Petition Seeks Flagman at Coatesville Crossing
Citizens of Hendricks County circulate a petition to Indiana Public Service Commission asking the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad to place a flagman at the Main street crossing in Coatesville. Several years ago a similar appeal failed and recent accidents prompted renewed action. The petition, signed 20 to date, dates December 1919 and urges safety for travelers at the town's only crossing where sight lines are blocked by buildings.
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Public Service Commission of Indiana
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago and St. Louis
Enya Allee
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hendricks County
State of Indiana
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Company
Coatesville
Hendricks
Public Service Commission of
Christmas Meeting of the Friday Club Observed
The Friday club held its Christmas gathering with Mrs. John Stewart on December 19. Members answered roll call with Christmas responses, heard readings and a Christmas story, enjoyed two solos by Mrs. Joe Davidson, and gathered around a decorated tree with gifts. Guests included Mrs. Fol Mirk Mrs. Likens and Mrs. Herdis Harlan.
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John Stewart
M. F. Bennett
Earl McDaniel
J. Larkin
Joe Davidson
Fol Mirk
Likens
Herdis Harlan
Swine Breeders Meeting Called in Putnam County
A meeting of all Putnam County swine breeders is set for 1 30 o clock Saturday afternoon December 27 in the Red Cross assembly room at the courthouse across from the county agent. The goal is to organize the Putnam County pure bred swine breeders association and invites every interested hog breeder to attend promptly.
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Putnam County
Red Cross
Court House
M E Church Announces Time Change for Sunday Service
No preaching Sunday due to Ame meeting. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 00 p m. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Quarterly conference Monday Dec 29. A merry Christmas to all from Pastor C N McBrayer.
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C. N. McBrayer
Wisehart Family Visits Son in Indianapolis Ailing
Mrs. Charles Wisehart and her daughter Fern traveled to Indianapolis last week due to Verl Wisehart’s serious illness. Mr. Charles Wisehart stayed with his son from Saturday to Monday.
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Charles Wisehart
Fern
Indianapolis
Verl Wisehart
Sugar Shortage Persists in Coatesville as Controls Hit Supply
Sugar scarcity continues in Coatesville with minimal arrivals to merchants. Remaining stock controlled by the sugar equalization board comes from Cuba and will reach Atlantic seaboard customers before year end. Prices under control are lower than free market would allow, and after December 31 a period of tighter supply is anticipated.
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Coatesville
Sugar Equalization Board
Cuba
Atlantic Seaboard
Tragic Christmas Drive Ends in Fatal Crash in Reelsville
Cloverdale youth Travis Rogers age 18 was killed when his car was struck by an eastbound Pennsylvania railroad train at a Reelsville crossing. His cousin Charles Shinn, also 18, was seriously injured. Rogers and Shinn had driven to the Shinn home for Christmas and were unaware of the approaching train. The auto was buried 40 feet under wreckage. Shinn freed himself and called for help.
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Travis Rogers
Charles Rogers
Cloverdale
Charles Shinn
Keelsville
Rogers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reelsville
Shinn
First Car of Coal Reaches Local Dealers After Strike
A car of coal arrived Wednesday morning at Smith Bros marking the first delivery to local coal dealers since the miners' strike ended nearly two weeks ago. The load was 1,000 pounds and many homes had been without coal, borrowing for some time. The Cunningham Construction Company also received a car for its workers, indicating coal access should improve soon.
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Smith Bros
Fred Cunningham Construction Company
Injured Knee-Cap in Accident Near Goodrich Home
Floyd Sheets, a young man employed by Ira Goodrich, injured his left knee cap Saturday evening while walking to town. He stepped on a loose object at a culvert bridge near the Goodrich residence, injuring his knee which doctors believe was broken. Eight stitches were needed and his knee was placed in steel casts.
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Floyd Sheets
Ira Goodrich
Fioyd
Goodrich
Christmas programs at Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools
Last Sunday morning the Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools held short Christmas exercises. Christmas songs and poems were sung and recited. After the programs, a Christmas treat was given to Sunday school members.
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Baptist
No Service Owing to Revival and Ill Health
Local M. E. church did not hold Sunday evening services due to revival activities at the Ane M. E. church and Rev. Mc Brayer being unable to attend in person.
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Ane M. E
A Christmas Blessing From Rev Dr Howard Duffield
A Christmas blessing sermon invokes light at midnight and hope for the shadowed and dark homes. It prays the blessing of the angels song and of laboring hearts, the manger cradle for those denied rest, and the guiding star for wanderers seeking home.
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Howard Duffield
Straw Vote Contest Opens in Plainfield 1920 Nomination
The Plainfield Messenger reports the first week results of a straw vote contest for president and governor in the 1920 nomination, outlining early public sentiment and leading candidates.
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Plainfield Messenger
School Recess Affects Spring Schedule In Local District
Local common school pupils enjoy a week off as the school closed last Friday and will reopen next Monday. No New Year holiday is observed. Fewer vacation days now may shorten the spring term and older students help with farm work, making each school day crucial.
Death of Mrs Mitchell Mentioned in Local Notice
Word reached Henry Elmore of this place that his daughter Mrs Mitchell died at Terre Haute in the first of the week. Details of the death are not learned. It recalled that Mrs Mitch ell’s husband died by his own hand at Danville several months earlier. Before marriage she lived with her uncle Eric Elmore on East Main Street in the family home.
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Henry Elmore
Mrs. Mitchell
Terre Haute
Good Sale at Virgil Smith Public Auction
The Virgil Smith public sale on the old L. H. O Neal farm, northeast of town, last Saturday drew a strong crowd. Fourteen dairy cows sold for an average of 157 dollars per head, top price reaching 169 dollars. Col. C. R. Masten oversaw the sale with Col. Robert McHattie assisting. Mr. Smith and his family plan to move to Lebanon to pursue trucking.
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Virgil Smith
L. H. O'Neal
Col
C. R. Masten
Robert McHattie
Breedlove Dominates Fairmount Poultry Show With Reds
Fred M. Breedlove won three firsts and three seconds among seven entries at the Fairmount poultry show. His S. C. R. 1 Reds took top honors with first on cock and pullets, and second on cockerel and pullet. He also won best pen, earning an 8 inch silver cup for Rhode Island Reds.
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Fairmount
Fred M. Breedlove
Rhode Island
Plainfield Messenger
Legion Invites Public to School Hall Entertainment
The Coatesville post of the American Legion issued invitations to an entertainment event at the local school assembly hall next Saturday evening inviting residents to attend.
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Coatesville
The
American Legion
Full clothing allotment open to returning soldiers
Everett Sanders announces an allotment for soldiers discharged or furloughed to the reserve since April 6 1917 who did not receive all articles of clothing and equipment. Eligible men may apply to House Office Building Room 369 Washington DC for the necessary form and instructions.
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Washington, D. C
Everett Sanders
Beware of Cheap Seed Adulteration in Red Clover Mails
The notice warns of flood of seed samples offered at low prices with future delivery terms. A sample passed to a seed company showed 16 percent adulteration mainly with cheap Yellow Annual clover seed, misleadingly presented as Red clover. The adage about a lie that looks like the truth is cited.
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Toledo
Soldier of Camp Mead Furlough Re-enlists After Return
Walter Sullivan of the U S army spends a 30 day furlough with relatives in this vicinity. He is stationed at Camp Mead Maryland and served overseas for over a year, taking part in major battles and being wounded once. He plans to re enlist for another year upon returning to camp.
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Walter Sullivan
U. S. Army
Walter
Camp Mead
Beech Grove Social Roundup Amid Christmas Cheer
Mrs James Dale spent Wednesday with Mrs Sig Bowen at Coatesville. Jerry Lisby and family visited Austin Smith. Opal Batman returned home Saturday after two weeks with Conrad McVay. Joe Harris and wife shopped in Danville. James Dale and wife visited Earl Adkins. Dolph Batman butchered Thursday. Mrs Jerry Lisby and Luna visited Ott Lisby at Coatesville. Mrs Ella McVay spent Monday with Conrad McVay. New Winchester school house entertainment drew a large crowd. Wishing everyone a merry Christmas.
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James Dale
Sig Bowen
Coatesville
Opal Batman
Conrad McVay
Joe Harris
Danville
Jerry Lisby
Luna
Ott Lisby
Christmas postal train service only runs today
The post office operates for mail trains only on Christmas day. Lee Eastham skips his usual rural route run. Banks and many stores close in the afternoon.
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Lee Eastham
Local Social Notes From Coatesville Area
Mrs O J Larkin spent Tuesday and Wednesday with the Shorts in Indianapolis and Frank Brown and family plus Arthur Newman and wife visited Danville. Fleeta Harbaugh at Central Normal college in Danville spends Christmas at home. Mrs W H Walden of Indianapolis visits over the holidays with the Reynolds family. Robert Storm and Will Vice families visit J L Vaughn family. Shoes advertised for winter by Coatesville Electric Shoe Shop. Miss Madamne Wheeler home from Indianapolis. Ruth Wheeler visits with sister. Jess Lecman Cecil Quinlan and Ott Lisby with Vern Walton family Sunday. Grace Hampton and son Harvey visit Indianapolis with Ernest Hampton and family. Coatesville gun club plans big shoot next Thursday New Year’s as posters announce. Regular Baptist services next Saturday night and Sunday morning and night. Rev Banks preaches at Reno Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Avis Knetzer of Fillmore visits O Neals Saturday to Monday. Charley Knetzer and family of Fillmore and Philip Masten and wife of Greencastle were O Neals’ guests Sunday.
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Banks
Reno
Avis Knetzer
Fillmore
Sarah O'Neal
Charley Knetzer
Philip Masten
Greencastle
Social visits and gatherings across Coatesville area
Monday to Sunday activity keeps residents in touch with family and neighbors. Stella Garrett visited grandpa Garrett, Gladys Morgan with schoolmates dined with Mrs. Mabel Davidson, and Suzy events included birthdays, shopping trips, and surprise dinners at Mary Shuck’s home. Dr O'Brien treated Sam Campbell after a Sunday incident. Campbell shows improvement.
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O’brien
Coatesville
Sam Campbell
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Danville Area
Abstract and Title Guaranty Co reports numerous transfers across Liberty Clay Franklin and Washington townships including Underwood to Mynatt acre. Hunt to Edwards 4 acres. Ross to Hunt 4 acres. Masten heirs to Casady 4 acres. Casady to Masten 4 acres. Hawkins to Martin 2 acres. Neal to Chester Neal land in Lincoln. Gates to J Hott outlot Pittsboro. many more parcels and prices listed for Plainfield Brownsburg Danville and Brownsburg areas.
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Mahala Hunt
Admx
Joseph F. Ross
Liberty Township
Mary Ellen Masten
Manuel E. Casady
Clay Township
Mell C. Masten
Guardian
Charles C. Walls
Dora J. Gentry
Danville
Ernest W. Hawkins
William S. Martin
Washington Township
Joseph F. Jones
Ralph Douglas
Plainfield
Tavern Neal
Chester Neal
Lincoln Township
George W. Paynet
Algernon
Griswold
Elizabeth Pichmond
Ernest Bolton
Brownsburg
William G. Eikenberry
James Fisher
Stilesville
Marshall Smith
Lucinda H. Campbell
William C. Osborne
Martha M. Thompson
Albert M. Thompson
Cartersburg
Albert L. Mash
Joseph J. Jonson
Otis L. Blackwell
Chas
E. Cline
Cora Swartz
Emaline H. Hanna
Horace L. Hanna
Zella Cline Cook
Reginer Wise
Franklin Township
Samuel R. Elrod
Webster R. Lisby
Coatesville
Jessie Page
Charles L. Page
Viola Branson
John R. Wright
Mary Bundy
Out of Army Claud Duncan Returns Home
Claud Duncan, who served nearly two years, was discharged last week in Washington and has returned to his home northwest of here. He spent his service in hospital work throughout.
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Claud Duncan
Washington
Here
Sunday Visits Reported Across Town
Mrs Ed McVay and son Kenneth along with the Masons and Underwoods visited Mrs Amanda Smith and others on Sunday. Eugene Ragan and Mrs George Wise joined Frances Peer and Luther Lee. Fred Millman was taken ill with pneumonia Saturday at the Baldwin home and was reported improving.
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Ed. McVay
Kenneth
Harold Mason
John Underwood
Amanda Smith
Eugene Ragan
George W., Wise
John Greenlee
Donald
Frances Peer
Luther
Fred Millman
Wm. Baldwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Petition Commission
Commission
M. E. Church Notes
Cloverdale Lad
Gen. Woods
Evieeray Tae
Sen. Watson
Wilson
Wees
McAdoo
Chas. Hughes
Lowden
Warren T
McCray
Cdwin Bush Se
Frank Dailey
Jackson
Peete
Beech Grove
Austin Smith
Earl Adkins
Dolph Batman
Ella McVay
New Winchester
O. J. Larkin
Mrs.Charles Short
Frank Brown
Arthur Newman
L. R. Christie
Fleeta Harbaugh
Central Normal College
Robert Storm
Will Vice
J. L. Vaughn
Coatesville Electric Shoe Shop
Madamne Wheeler
Ruth Wheeler
Jess Lecman
Cecil Quinlan
Vern Walton
Grace Hampton
Harvey
Ernest Hampton
Coatesville Gun Club
Stella Garrett
Garrett
Gladys Morgan
Mabel Davidson
Will Shuck
Frank Garrett
Emma Morgan
Herbert Lawson
Allen
Canaan
Eva Walls
Marie Lawson
Mary Hunter
Stella Lisby
Ethelyle
Lela Arnold
Grace Morgan
Mary Shuck
Alva Wright
Amo
George Lineberry
Almah Campbell
Ella Lisby
Kate Kale
Campbell
Walter and
Morris
Morris Goodwin
Alice Ransom
Title Guaranty Co
Danville, Ind
John R. Underwood
Earl Mynatt
Luther Hadley
Amos Edwards
Jesse Masten
Ira Masten
Ernest Heavin
Rollo Jenkins
Alva W. Hurin
Fred L. Haynes
Benj. F. Davis
North Salem
Alvin Arbuch
John N. Wilson
Anna M. Conner
Josephus Stears
Frank Stringer
Edgar M. Milam
Margaret E. Rutledge
John Hart
Outlot
Pittsboro
George Kress
John Hott
James W. Carr
A. Emmett Bly
Thomas C. Smock
Walter McCaun
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