Ralston Hathaway’s Pacific Cruise Ends Near San Diego
In a San Diego letter dated April 9 1923 Ralston Hathaway describes travel from Boston through Cuba Norfolk and Panama Canal to Balboa and San Diego. He recalls revolutions in Honduras a United Fruit Company town Guatemala and an escort to the Prince of Wales visit. He notes three sailors drowned at Magdalena Bay and plans to leave the Navy July 31 with a homeward run to Indiana.
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Cuba
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Honduras
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Iland
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Guatemala
United Fruit Co
Balboa
Magdalena Bay
California
Honolulu
Navy
Indiana
Ralston
Death of William N. Siggins 72 Messenger to Lincoln
William N. Siggins of Detroit aged 72 died, once a messenger for President Lincoln at the start of the Civil War. He aided the martyred president in saving his saddle horse from burning to death, earning favor with Lincoln.
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Detroit
William N. Siggins
Lincoln
Organization Formed for Coatesville Boy Scout Troop
At the Christian church last Sunday 23 boys aged 10 to 16 gathered to learn troop organization. Rev E H Justice and Clinton troop leader trained them and Chancey Sutherlin was secured as scoutmaster. The group will meet in the public library assembly room Friday at 7 30 pm to finalize a permanent organization.
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Christian Church
Coatesville
E. H. Justice
Clinton
Mr. Justice
Death of Mrs Mahala McCormack at Reelsville
Mrs Mahala McCormack age 60 died suddenly last Friday night in Reelsville of heart trouble while visiting a neighbor. The body was moved to Stilesville for burial after funeral services. A sister of John Hodson, she had lived in the Hebron area and leaves a husband and three grown daughters.
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Reelsville
Stilesville
Ruany
Woman Sues for Five Thousand Over Brazil Boarding Incident
Mrs Bes sie Knauer of Greencastle sues T H Lo E Trae von in Putnam circuit court seeking 5000 damages. She says in Brazil on February 20 a company car started violently before she could board, causing permanent injuries. Attorneys Hays and Murphy represent the plaintiff.
Children Undergo Mastoid Abscess Operations
Howard Greenlee age 10 and Maxine Greenlee age 5, children of Mr. and Mrs. Alda Greenlee, were taken to Methodist hospital Indianapolis Sunday by their parents and Dr A A Wright for mastoid abscess surgery caused by a recent measles attack. Both are recovering well.
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Maxine
Alda
Greenlee
Town
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
A. A. Wright
Paul Hope Weds Marguerite Denning in Brazil Marriage
Paul Hope of Terre Haute son of Dr and Mrs C F Hope surprised Coatesville friends by bringing wife Marguerite Elizabeth Denning for a visit. They married in Brazil on April 7 and plan to set up housekeeping in Terre Haute. Hope is a former Pennsylvania railroad brakeman and served nine months in World War I with A E Fo.
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Marguerite Elizabeth Denning
Terre Haute
Brazil
Groul
War End
Pennsylvania Railroad
Engine jumps track after washout delays Pennsylvania rail line
Heavy rains wash gravel from under tracks east of Clayton delaying fast train No. 1144 to Coatesville. Engine jumped the track at about 70 mph but coaches stayed on. Repairs needed carloads of gravel and a nearby bridge near Plainfield became unsafe for regular speeds.
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Clayton
Plainfield
McCammack and Dean Tie Knot in Indianapolis Marriage
Ruth McCammack daughter of Ott and Mrs McCammack of this place wed Lawrence Dean of Indianapolis last Thursday in Indianapolis. Dean works as a blacksmith in the city car shops and Mrs Dean had worked in Indianapolis. They plan to make their home there and visited the bride’s parents in Coatesville over the weekend. A large crowd greeted the newlyweds with a lively charivari on their Sunday visit.
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Indianapolis
Dean
Mrs. Dean
Coatesville
Ma i Burs
Knight York Wedding Performed in Greencastle
At the home of Mr and Mrs J C Knight in Greencastle Clarice Aileen Knight and George York were married by Dr Levi Marshall pastor of the Christian church. Only immediate relatives attended. The couple will live in Greencastle where York works at the post office. The Knights are former Coatesville residents.
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York
Levi Marshall
Greencastle
Mr. York
Wallace Blue Illness Report From Greencastle
Word from Greencastle says Wallace Blue grandson of Elmer Wallace of this place is very ill with blood poison. He is too weak for an operation on tonsillitis which is the cause, and his chance of recovery is very slight.
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Greencastle
Wallace Blue
Elmer Wallace
Wedding for White House cook sets Cannon union in news
Charles F. Cannon an electrician in the government printing office will wed Miss Onnie Craven a White House cook renowned among the master chefs serving the president. The ceremony marks a notable union within the White House culinary circle.
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Charles F. Cannon
Government Printing Office
White House
Onnie Craven
Campaign Closes After Greencastle Tabernacle Meeting
Evangelist Mrs. Barr summarizes campaign results in Greencastle with 255 adult first decisions 223 renewals 47 consecrations 26 letter pledges and 119 youth first decisions totaling 670 plus additional morning converts. Bank offering exceeds 1500 dollars in appreciation for her work.
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Tabernacle
Mrs. Barr
Greencastle
Doctor O'Brien’s sudden illness alters Philadelphia trip plan
Dr W M O'Brien fell suddenly sick near two hundred miles from Indianapolis while en route to Philadelphia to visit his son. He returned to Indianapolis after a severe stomach and bowel attack and will consult Mayo’s or Dr Millings in Chicago before continuing east. Mrs O'Brien will accompany him due to his condition.
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Indianapolis
Putnam County Honors Grade School Pupils in 1920
In Putnam county the Bainbridge school led 1920 honors with five top pupils from that town. Teacher Miss Kate Keough guided Helen Anderson 97.7 Lucile Darnall 97.1 James Edwards 97 James Smith 96.6 and Mary Lucy Black 96.1. The class average was about ten percent higher than 1919.
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Putnam County
Roby
Bainbridge School
Helen Anderson
Lucile Darnall
James Edwards
James Smith
Mary Lucy Black
Revival Services Continue at Methodist Church This Week
The revival of the Methodist church continues through this week with Rev. McBrayer delivering strong sermons. Attendance remains fair despite bad weather, as more worshipers attend each night.
Weather Delays Spring Farm Work Across Region
The past week brought continuous rain for three days and widespread flooding in farm bottoms south of town. Streams and creeks swollen. Wednesday finally offered sun and warmth.
Ballard Ice Cream Expands Route Near Clayton
The Ballard Ice Cream company started a new cream route near Clayton last week, with 120 gallons sold on the first day. Paul Jackson of Clayton drives the route as the company expands its local business.
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Clayton
Ballard Ice Cream Company
Paul Jackson
Baptist Circle Reorganizes As Missionary Group
The Baptist circle met at Mrs. Masten’s home on April 7 with twenty members and two guests. Officers elected include John Stewart president Rose Crews Edwards vice president Fern Wisehart secretary Flora Hodson literary secretary Jess Masten missionary treasurer and A Lineberry treasurer. The Interchurch World Movement was discussed by Underwood and Glover. Refreshments followed and May hostesses were named Hathaway McDonald and Robert Storm.
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John Stewart
Rose Crews Edwards
Fern Wisehart
Flora Hodson
Jess Masten
A. ©. Lineberry
Marshall Underwood
Frances Glover
Hathaway
McDonald
Robert Storm
Present Day Club Holds April Meeting at Lakin Home
The Present Day club met with Mrs. Clarence Johnson at Mrs. F. Lakin's home on Thursday April 5. Eleven members answered roll call and heard talks on Hindrances to a Better America and Helps to a Better America by Miss Agnes Lakin and Mrs. L D. Qwen. Mrs. R. C. Knight contributed a musical number. The program was praised as one of the year’s best. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. R. C. Knight.
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Clarence Johnson
F. Lakin
America
Agnes Lakin
L. D. Qwen
R. C. Knight
Farmers Aim to Meet Labor Shortage With Production Cuts
Farmers in the region face another year of trouble hiring help as city wages rise. Last year was hard, and this year looks tougher, prompting predictions that reduced production may be the method to cope with the labor shortage.
Renny Runnells Weds Mrs. Charles Walton in California
Renny Runnells, northeast of town, married a California woman on April 3 after leaving for California six weeks ago for an extended visit with his children. He reportedly met his future wife during the trip west.
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Charles Walton
Renny Runnells
California
Library Hours Change Begins Next Monday
The library will be open from 2 to 6 o'clock PM starting next Monday.
Mortgage Exemptions Named for Hendricks County Estate
The administrator of the estate of Joseph L Vaughn, late of Hendricks County, Indiana, announced by the Circuit Court for probate. Mortin Foster appointed as administrator. The notice indicates unspecified mortgage exemptions and court procedures at Greencastle.
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Hendricks County
Indiana
Joseph L Vaughn
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