Oldest resident Uncle Johnnie Millman dies at 93
Uncle Johnnie Millman age 8? died Tuesday from old age while sitting at his son Wade Millman’s home northwest of town. Funeral services were held at Canaan church with burial in Canaan cemetery. Survived by son Wade and daughter Tamar Huber. Born Cadiz Ohio April 10 1822 he came to Indiana at 18. Civil War veteran who served four years and marched with Sherman to the sea.
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Johnnie Millman
Wade Millman
Millman
Canaan
Maury Lewis
Mr. Millman
Wade Milliman
Tamar Huber
Cadiz
Ohio
Indiana
Indianapolis
Coatesville Forms New B S A Scout Troop 2
Twenty three scouts met at the library Friday night at 7 30 and organized Coatesville B S A Troop 2. Robert Knight was elected scout scribe. A bulletin board will be placed at the First National Bank corner for troop notices. Registration blanks did not arrive. Chauncy Sutherlin is scoutmaster and led drill.
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Coatesville B. S. A
Robert Knight
First National Bank
Chauncy Sutherlin
Wood Here As Republican Nominee Harbors Farm Policy View
General Leonard Wood visited the town Monday around nine in the morning during a statewide tour. He spoke briefly from the main street crossing to a sizable crowd, emphasizing farmer interests and touching lightly on the League of Nations and other public matters before continuing to Fillmore, Greencastle, and Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wood
League of Nations
Fillmore
Greencastle
Terre Haute
Hearing Scheduled May 5 Over Public Crossing Case
The Public Service Commission of Indiana announces a hearing on May 5 1920 at 10 am in Indianapolis. The petition by Allen Campbell and others against the Pennsylvania Ohio Central and St. Louis railroad seeks a witchman at a public highway crossing in Coatesville.
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Herald
J. W. McCardle
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Allen Campbell
P. Oc. C. & St. L. Railroad Company
Coatesville
Indianapolis
Sam Campbell Dead at 69 A North Fillmore Farmer
Samuel F. Campbell aged 69, a well known farmer north of Fillmore, died last Friday afternoon after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, two brothers, and one sister. Funeral services were held at his home Sunday afternoon and burial followed in Fillmore cemetery.
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Samuel F. Campbell
Fillmore
Mr. Campbell
Fillmore Cemetery
Golden Rule of Fair Play in Labor Ad
An advertisement promotes the ethic of honesty and fair play as the basis for enduring peace between workers and management, urging adherence to principled conduct in labor relations.
Sugar Shortage Strains Coatesville Merchants
Local Coatesville merchants report a severe sugar shortage with scant deliveries in recent weeks and rising prices for the limited stock already on sale.
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Coatesville
Commencement Notes Highlight School Play and Graduates
The senior class of 20 closes a successful season with the play A Poor Married Man raising about 160 for school needs. Rev. Arthur Baker and Rev. Cissna lead sermons. baccalaureate guest M. Foley speaks on The Problems of Tomorrow. Diplomas awarded to a long list of graduates. juniors host a reception and The Revolt one act. Copies of 1920 Blue and White sold at $0.50.
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Danville
Arthur Baker
Amo Baptist Church
Amo
Lulu Miller Berry
Cissna
Washington Street Methodist Church
Indianapolis
Helen Smith
John Peer
Ethel Stanley
Carey Bureh
Helen Stewart
Janice Harbaugh
Lois Shirley
Mildred Rollings
Joseph McAninch
Coatesville
Teachers Resign at New Winchester High School
High school teachers Irene Green Lucile Nichols G W Gerichs and L C Gillespie handed resignations to Trustee Joseph to take effect at end of the current school year. Commencement exercises were held last Friday evening at 8 00 oclock.
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Winchester High School
Joseph
Irene Green
Lucile Nichols
G. W. Gerichs
L. C. Gillespie
Big loss at local dairy as 400 gallons spoil in pasteurizer
The Jocal Ballard Ice Cream company station faced a major loss last week when 400 gallons of milk curdled in the pasteurizer. The milk was unsalvageable for butter or other uses and was dumped into the sewer. Estimated loss about 160 dollars.
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Jocal Ballard Ice Creamecompany
Right to Work Quote from Leonard Wood
The statement urges giving a man opportunity to work and earn his due with a good day’s wage. It emphasizes that workers are entitled to fair pay and, if honest, owe no obligation to provide more in return than their labor merits.
Fillmore High School Holds Commencement Address
Fillmore high school graduation exercises took place last Saturday evening with Albert Stump of Indianapolis delivering the commencement address. County Superintendent Frank Wallace attended the ceremonies.
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Fillmore High School
Albert Stump
Indianapolis
Frank Wallace
Belle Union Hosts Gen Wood Talk as Pythian Sisters Form
Belle Union residents report Gen Wood spoke in Greencastle Monday morning while community activities include Rosebud Temple No. 363’s institution by Gail Roberts and Icy Shaffer of Terre Haute. Officers elected include Anna Keller as Most Excellent Chief and Claire Keller as Past Chief. Regular meetings are the second and fourth Friday nights.
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Gail Roberts
Icy Shaffer
Terre Haute
Belle Union
Rosebud Temple
Order of Pythian Sisters
Anna Keller
Claire Keller
Clara Hill
Dove Blue
Ceca
Maggie Hurst
Nerissa McCammack
Alpha Haines Gaa
Ada Jones
Myrtle Hurst
Two High School Annuals Issued by Amo and Clayton
The Herald reports the first Amo high school annual of 1920 with 100 pages and leather cover, featuring halftone photos and cartoons among 22 pages of ads and literary content. It praises Joe McAninch and team. Clayton’s 40 page annual follows with a black cover and red lettering C H S, similar in makeup and first in years.
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Herald
Amo
Joe McAninch
Clayton
Clayton High School
Death of Putnam Farmer Mellville B. Cox at 78
Mellville B. Cox, a longtime Putnam County farmer, died of heart trouble at his Bloomington road home after working Friday. He celebrated a golden wedding with wife Mrs Cox last summer and served in the Civil War. Survived by three daughters and widow. funeral Monday at 2 pm at home, Dr H C Clippinger officiating, burial Forest Hill Cemetery.
Leonard Wood Leaders Paces Set in Plattsburgh Camp
An intimate friend recounts Wood's bold leadership during a Plattsburgh training storm. When weather halted drills, he rode to the front, dismissed the car, and walked fourteen miles through mud and rain to lead by example, endearing him to his troops.
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Leonard Wood
America
Theodore Roosevelt
Wood
Plattsburgh
Plattsburg
Delegates Named To Fifth District Federated Clubs
Delegates to the fifth district convention of federated clubs held at Greencastle on Wednesday of last week include Mrs. John Masten and daughter Guilia and Mrs. J G Sharp from the Woman's Literary club. Also attending were Mrs. Charles Gambold Mrs. Roy Hodson and Mrs. C D Knight from the Present Day club and Mrs. O F Larkin of the Friday club.
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Federated Clubs
Greencastle
John Masten
Guilia
J. G. Sharp
Woman's Literary Club
Charles Gambold
Roy Hodson
C.D. Knight
O F Larkin
Beech Grove Weather and Local Visits Mention Cold Spells
The item notes persistent cold and wet weather in Beech Grove. It lists visits by Bruce Carter and family to James Dale, Mr and Mrs James Dale's Sunday visitors Will Dale and wife and family, and upcoming move of Frank Bunten to the city. Also mentions Mrs Joe Harris's brother starting work for Ollie Larkin and Luna Lisby visiting Mrs Sam Poer.
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Joe Harris
Ollie Larkin
Bruce Carter
James Dale
Near Lebanon
Columbus
Gorham
Conrad McVays
Guy Shepards
R. S. Fritsche and
Wite
Will Dale
Snd
da MeVaty
Josh Graham
Frank Bunten
City
Austin Smith
Luna Lisby
Sam Poer
Revival Meetings Adjourn After Prompt Start Delayed
Revival events at the Meth dist church ended last Sunday evening though Rev McBrayer said the revival never started. Special services will be held tonight and all are invited.
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Methdist Church
McBrayer
Knetzer Property Sold to Dr. Pruitt on West Main Street
Knetzer sold the residence on West Main Street last Saturday to Dr. K. Pruitt. The Knetzer family will auction household goods on Saturday May 8. Mr. Pruitt and family plan to move in soon after the sale.
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Libert Knetzer
Knetzer
West Main Street
Dr. K. Pruitt
Greenlee children show improvement post operation
The little children of Mr and Mrs Alda Greenlee are reported improving nicely from their operation at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis. They will be brought home within a week or so.
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Alda Greenlee
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
We Want to Stand on This Country with Both Feet on Ground
A short ad signed by Leonard Wood urges the nation to hold steady and keep eyes on Ginl while keeping both feet planted on solid ground. The wording reflects a call for pragmatic patriotism and firm stance.
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Ginl
Leonard Wood
Stuman Recounts War Time Railcar Moment With Youngster
During the war Wood traveled in France as an observer and found himself in a crowded railroad car. A sleeping youngster slid into the general’s seat with feet on the bench, and Wood restrained an aide then gently placed the boy’s feet in his own lap before drifting to sleep.
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Wood
France
Primary Election Preparations At Local Library
Preparations are underway for the upcoming primary election next Tuesday. Officials expect a no-charge vote and will hold the local election in the assembly room of the public library.
Keep Out Reds Urges Deportation of Perceived Dissent
A speaker denounces alleged Reds in the country and calls for deportation to protect the government. The statement urges closer scrutiny of immigration and entry of suspected communists, stressing no tolerance for Reds and a tougher entrance policy.
Woman's Literary Club Elects Officers at April Meeting
The Woman's Literary club met at Miss Guilla Musten's home on April 71 with Fight members present. Elected officers include President Mrs Mary Hrvant Sharp Vice President Mrs Len Phi ps Secretary treasurer Miss Cora A Brown and press reporter Mrs Rose l Crews Edwards. A program featured Poole Freeman Miss Prawn Mr Dean Howells Mrs Elrod and The Landlord at Lion's Head by Almah Phillips. The group adjourned to meet Mrs Lena Phillips on May 14.
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Woman's Literary Club
Guilla Musten
Mary Hrvant Sharp
Len. Phips
Cora A. Brown
Rosel Crews Edwards
Poole
Freeman
Prawn
Dean Howells
Elrod
Lion’s Head
Farmer Entitled To Help Say Allied Leader
Leonard Wood states that farmers fed the Allied and American armies sustaining campaigns in Europe. He argues farmers deserve all possible government assistance for their crucial wartime contribution.
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Europe
Adv
Leonard Wood
Funeral of Mrs. Terry Held in Danville Baptist Church
Mrs. Orlean B. Terry mother of townsman George Terry died last week at her daughter Mrs. Wm. Marshall’s home in Danville. She was buried Friday afternoon in the Odd Fellows cemetery after services at the Baptist church.
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Orlean B. Terry
George Terry
Wm. Marshall
Danville
Odd Fellows
Baptist Church
Obituary of Qriena B Smith wife of Jacob A Terry
Qriena B daughter of Thomas and Mary Smith born January 7 1846 died recently. She married Jacob A Terry August 27 1869 and had five children Wm H of Charleston HH George M of Coatesville Lewis A who died in infancy Amanda Marshall of Danville and Clyde Q of Coatesville. She was a faithful mother and believer in God. She lived with her children after her husband died seven years ago, spent time with sister in law Mrs Joel Brookshire, and with daughter Amanda Marshall. Her last words were foam tired let me go home. She was a member of Foetesville Baptist Church and leaves four children eight grandchildren and one great grandson. The family asks prayers as they press onward. Card of Thanks thanks friends for kindness and sympathy at death of our mother.
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Qriena B
Thomas
Mary Smith
Jacob A. Terry
Wm. H
Charleston
George M
Coatesville
Lewis A
Amanla Marshall
Uanville
Clyde Q
Joel Brookshire
Greencastle
Amanda Marshall
Footesville Baptist Church
Market News Reports Steady Gains Amid Railroad Turmoil
Indianapolis April 27 The mist weather and railroad troubles keep buyers cautious yet steady. Cattle sold at steady prices with steers in lighter demand than cows and heifers. Hogs reached 16 cents top, a conservative figure given the rail situation and expectations for east shipments.
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Indianapolis
Gardner recalls Wood in Spanish-American War camaraderie
Massachusetts private J Pennington Gardner recounts his service with Leonard Wood in Tampa before Cuba. He notes Wood’s quiet courtesy at a hotel table and a private conference with General Young. Gardner cites Wood’s concern for decorum and kinship as fellow soldiers.
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J. Pennington Gardner
Massachusetts
Leonard Wood
West Point
Wood
Gardner
Tampa
Gover
Cuba
Colonel Wood
Young Ameait
Eorney
Ome
Misses Casady Visit Mrs Wheeler in Fillmore
Misses Gwyneth Casady and Janette Casady of Fillmore spent Friday through Monday with Mrs. Wm Wheeler and family, enjoying a short visit and hospitality.
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Gwyneth and
Janette Casady
Fillmore
Farm Conditions Aim to Improve Rural Life
Agriculture is our main wealth and we aim to build it up in every way. We push for farm improvements such as good schools and roads to bring rural areas closer to town comforts.
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Scout News
Sam Campbell
LABOR
M. E. Foley
C. N. McBrayer
Coatesville M. E
Montani Bros
James P. Snodgrass
Carey Burch
Alfred Khea
Albert Ellis
Conrad Ritliff
Mildred Carter
Louise Gambold
Maurice Gross
Genevieve Greenlee
Leonard Booty
Qincy Hunt
Lar! Rouse
Raneel Green
Isa Baird
Joseph Crews
Modern Woodmen of America
G. E. Hopkins
C. A. Osborne
Public Brary
Woodmen Insurance Company
E. C. McDaniel
Gen Wood
Clara Mabb
Lou Larkin
Virgil Blue
Gerald Keller
Harry Hill
John Mabb
Wm. Pickens
Joseph Grimes
Wm. Keller
Emery Keller
Rebecca Scott
Walter Keller
Lemuel Keller
Charles Keller
Edward Jones
Reba
Andrew Hill
Hubert
Edgar Hurst
H. J. McCammack
Pythian Sisters
Putnam
Mellville B. Cox
Bloomington Road
PLL
Beech Grove
Knetzer Property
Stuman
the Woman's Literary
Terry
Waak’s Market News
Powell Bros. & Co
Live Stock Commission
Woo
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