15 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
1
Danville society lists visits and travels including Mrs. O. M. Piersol from Danville and Mrs. M. Dora Crabb of San Antonio. Numerous trips to Indianapolis Crawfordsville Kokomo Lebanon and Plainfield noted, plus church meetings set for February 25 and various family happenings.
A Sunday audience at the Methodist church welcomed J. Raymond Schmidt state prohibition chairman and singer John W Luddles ton. Schmidt delivered a temperance sermon citing Matthew 10 7 and urged concerted efforts to end liquor production and sale. The Coatesville quartet closed the service with an offering collected after Schmidt spoke of his early faith and rise in the prohibition movement.
A reflective verse recalls childhood in a small town. The speaker, rooted in memories of Chiseltowns, reignites affection for old friends, games, local scenes, and simple pleasures. The piece blends rustic nostalgia with playful references to past daily life and youth.
USDA specialists urge early pullet hatching to secure fall egg production when prices rise. Incubators can start by March, with May 1 completion, to avoid late broody hens and poor fall output. Maryland shows strong daily averages, boosting farm profits. Sanders selects Clay A Phillips as private secretary, a 26 year old from Coatesville, with Amo High and Indiana University ties. he will start March first and may finish school term at Bloomington.
At the February board meeting the First National Bank planned a savings department to launch around April 1. Deposit accounts will use pass books and interest at 4 percent per year will be credited semi annually, offering customers full service alongside regular banking. This move aims to promote the saving habit and advance the bank’s community standing.
The bulletin notes that corn grows poorly in cold weather but can yield well with seed of perfect vitality planted early. It discusses frost risks, moisture effects, and the benefit of early plantings in semiarid regions, with staggered 80 day intervals for long growing seasons.
The Indianapolis Star reports the death of Raymond Coombs killed in battle somewhere in France. He was son of Rev. Coombs, former pastor of Zionaville Methodist and local M E church from 1881 to 1883. He left in summer 1915, enlisted in Canada, and served at the front.
Uncertainty remains about license grants for saloon operators as Indiana’s prohibition measure nears effect on April 2. The current rule allows annual licenses, while the new law takes effect after operation begins, raising questions on licenses issued beyond April 2.
For sixteen years Central Trust Company of Greencastle Indiana says it meets land owners mortgage needs with 850000 available on farm lands. No commissions, no delays, no annoyances, liberal repayment privileges. Call or write for particulars.
Ditch work along Eel river near Gosport. A B Stanton home near Mooresville burned with little insurance. Moorea youth dies after appendicitis surgery. Peter Mitchell and Vivian Davis wed in Danville and will live in North Salem. Plainfield evangelistic services begin with Rev. Lescault and Miss Bogue. Brownsburg postmaster James Harding dies after yearlong illness. Money family returns to Brownsburg after a decade away. Mooresville considers numbered houses for free mail delivery. Mooresville revival grows with business men meetings led by Mrs Barr. Cass Merriman buys Danville Bargain store. Frank Randall moves to Danville to manage it. Plainfield man buys auto jitney, will operate Ben Davis to Indianapolis route. Stacey Lambert drives. Republican primary slate for Greencastle city offices listed. DePauw students form Barnum's orchestra for chautauqua tour across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio.
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