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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
4
The Franklin township farmers Institute will hold sessions in Stilesville on December 16 and 17 1919 with state day and local day programs. Prizes are offered for corn, bread, canned goods, and crocheted pieces, sponsored by local banks and merchants, with prizes awarded by class and item.
Ralston Hathaway of the U S S Cowell a 4 torpedo boat destroyer surprised his brother Harmon and family by dropping in unannounced last Wednesday evening. He had just returned from Asiatic waters where his ship guarded Austrian shores last July and spent months there. He witnessed Italian and Austrian battlefields including the Piave river and brought back shells. Hathaway plans to be discharged next July and then seek machinist work in Detroit.
John Tincher of Hadley was the guest of Ben Harlan and family on Friday.
J. N. Lisby, agent for Hendricks county, took a trip to Indianapolis last week and returned with his first new Grant Six automobile, which he drove home himself.
The Putnam county corn show in Greencastle reported strong entries with 59 exhibits. Winners include E H Norman and Rafe McGaughey in yellow corn, Manford Carrington and Norman in single ear events, and Leo Hazlett D L Norman Otis Clodfelter Fred Parks Edna Graham among others in white and red corn categories.
Four teams of girls canvass town sections to sell Red Cross Christmas seals. Helen Stewart Eloise Draper lead team one, Ruby Larkin Kathleen Campbell team two, Mildred Rollings Mabel Masten team three, Genevieve Greenlee Kathrine Heavin team four.
The C W B M auxiliary held a Friday meeting with nine members and three visitors. One new member joined. Devotional and song were led by Mrs Ed Mark. Reviews covered The Crusade of Healing and Americanization. Mrs G G Cumberworth from Plainfield spoke on work aspects. Next meeting set for Friday January 2.
Masten and Walls place an order for a new gasoline filling station to be installed soon. The station will stand twelve feet high with a display measure that shows five gallons pumped in one gallon increments, visible to customers.
The library opened Saturday afternoon for a couple of hours to receive books and magazines loaned out. Crowds filled the space as Mrs. J. G. Sharp Mrs. Charlies Gambold and Mrs. Rose Edwards managed the rush to check in items.
The notice announces a public sale by Virgil Smith on Saturday December 20 1919. The event is on the old Renzo O Neal farm located 14 percent mile northeast of Coatesville and 24 files northwest of Amo.
Greencastle's prominent attorney and Indiana Republican Charley T. Peck, 51, died after a Sunday morning collision with a westbound Highlander limited at the Seminary and Bloomington street crossing. He suffered a fractured skull, died at Methodist hospital after an operation to remove skull bone. Peck was alone, had visited Corwin & Gillen, Hamilton Book Store, then drove toward his farm when his car entered the tracks, struck by the traction car. He leaves a widow, two brothers, and a sister.
It is understood there will be no Christmas tree entertainment by the three Sunday schools this year. Last year none was held due to the flu. It is a pity as it was a popular event for all ages. Probably a short program will be given by each Sunday school for its members.
Mrs. Julia Harryman, 105, died at her son Charles Harryman’s home in Mooresville Friday. A long-time resident of Mooresville and nearby areas she recalled Indianapolis as a small town and the country as wilderness. She is survived by four children.
A birthday dinner was held at Vern Walton's home on Sunday for his 29th birthday. Attendees included John Walton and family Claud Wilson and family and Harmon Hathaway and family.
The article notes CWBM auxiliaries observe a day of observance and recounts Rev. Elliott’s Paraguay talk at the Christian church. It describes Paraguay’s location with Argentina, its religious deficit, and the Elliott couple’s preparation at the College of Missions in Indianapolis for mission work. Special music and a missions collection are mentioned.
A car of coal was received at this place last Thursday by Smith Bros to aid households nearly out of coal. The limit was 1000 pounds per customer amid ongoing cold weather. The article urges miners to return to work at maximum capacity so coal flows from the mines.
Baptist S S officers and teachers elected for the Coatesville church for 1920 include Superintendent Anna Millman Assistant Elmer Wallace Secretary Eustace Harlan Assistant Harvey Stewart Treasurer Let Stewart Pianist Helen Stewart Assistant Kathleen West and several class teachers such as Ela McDonald Rose Edwards Flora Hudson Otis Wheeler and George Wise.
James McVay, a well known retired farmer, surprised friends by marrying Cassie Jacobs in Greencastle with Rev. Levi Marshall officiating. Mrs. McVay is his former wife’s sister. The couple will spend the winter in St Petersburg Florida after the ceremony.
Mrs Beulah Knight reports the death of her grandmother Mrs Sarah Graves aged 89. Graves had resided for several years with a daughter in Centralia Washington.
B A Beach at the Wisconsin experiment station advises vaccinating now to prevent hog cholera next summer. Early, permanent immunization reduces cost and risk, with piglets gaining protection up to about 50 pounds before serum and virus are needed.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges all dairy herds to use purebred dairy bulls. Daughters of scrub cows sired by purebreds show doubled production. when bred to top purebreds their granddaughters may reach high production. Improvement via breed offers virtually no limit compared to feeding and selection.
The Putnam County Shorthorn breeders met in the county office Saturday at 9:30 am and formed an association to stage annual sales and promote cooperation. Officers named include President Jick Rolodelegrs Vice President John McCabe Jr Secretary Treasuer Bo ON Adams and Committee member Hairee county agent.
The M. E. Church invites all to hear Evangelist John Hewson at the Ame church. Preaching 10 30 a m Sunday Sunday school 9 30 a m Prayer meeting 7 00 Thursday evening C N McBrayer Pastor.
Samuel C McCaun and wife transfer lot in Danville to William R Oyler for 20000. Edgar W Ellis administrator sells Coatesville lot to Marion M Miller for 8600. Clarence E Smith sells Brownsburg lot to Oliver O Kelly and wife for 3900. William E Thompson et al sell Brownsburg lot to Floyd Chitwood for 380. William B Thompson et al sell Brownsburg lot to John W Tharp for 985. Manuel E Casady and wife sell 14 acre Clay township lot to Mary M West for 100.
Weather kept most away last Saturday as the American Legion adopted a constitution. The charter will be open until January 1. A meeting is set for next Saturday at the I O O F hall and all eligible residents are urged to attend.
Mrs. Alice McGinnis and Mrs. Ella McDonald hosted Sanford Applegate and family south of town. Visitors included Mrs. Eflie Jackson and son from Fillmore, Bill Densfore and Marguerite Noland from Marshall, and many others including Rev. Elliott and families. Chauncey Sutherlin became bookkeeper at Coatesville Elevator. Dr. Oliphant to preach. multiple Sunday gatherings noted. Oscar Masten injured after fall from roof east of Toway. E T Barker and family travel from Washington to visit in Mary land.
The annual meeting of the shareholders of the First National Bank of Coatesville Indiana will be held in the banking rooms on Tuesday January 13 1920 for the election of directors for the ensuing year
Rosalie Phillips and daughters remember Glen S Phillips who died December 14 a year ago and Lewis A Phillips who followed fourteen weeks later. They express loss and faith in God they will meet again.
W. R. Lisby & Co. announce the sale of the Fred Rouse residence on North Main street to Forest Sutherlin for a consideration of 4000 dollars.
John W Tharp and wife convey to Anna Bonney a Brownsburg lot for 600 Clyde O Powell and others transfer an Litton out lot to Patrick and Russell F Shahan for 15500 W F Martin and wife sell Cartersburg lots to James A Martin for 245 William E Atkinson and wife deed 59 acres Center township to William H Hughes for 8850 Webster Rose and others transfer an out let in North Salem to Rebecca E Page for 82 750
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