17 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
1
Danville and surrounding area share news of visits, illnesses, and travel. Residents from Indianapolis, Kokomo, Plainfield, and North Salem are noted visiting, while local couples attend parties, services, and gatherings. The Indiana County Agent discusses home versus mail order shopping, urging merchant cooperation to meet farmer needs.
Russell Wilson represents Ameri can Mfe Co in a civil action against Thos F Snyder at a Marion County venue. G Frost vs Chas O Davidson involves damages.
The writer argues country merchants must show they want local farmers to shop at home. Farmers prefer local trade if merchants meet them halfway, but farmers won’t lead a readjustment. Without merchants taking first steps, farmers will stay with existing arrangements.
Women's Federated Clubs launch Aemergement to erect pioneer mother memorial in front of Indianapolis library. Jay County aims for a new handsome courthouse, Blackford County to publish a souvenir history book for schoolchildren. Gary marks a threefold centennial celebration with Luke County diamond jubilee and decennial, White County posts souvenir cards, Decatur County hosts fall events, Montgomery County starts a dollar a person centennial fund, Indiana Products Day dinners set for Feb 22, Plymouth County to stage a water pageant on Maxinkuckee, Culver Academy Captain Hunt at the helm, Stuntingburg teachers guide students in a centennial recipe book.
Theodore I. Martin explains a Centennial Letter plan for public school teachers to collect early county history. Sixth graders would submit studies on Angl ing history, drawn from personal stories of parents and relatives to preserve valuable material for a growing historical collection and to foster patriotism and citizenship.
Members of the Present Day club entertained their husbands on Friday evening February 11 with a literary program at the home of Mrs. Ora Hunt. Mrs. Brown read Lincoln aloud, quotes and anecdotes followed with humorous readings by Mrs. Gambold Miss Knight and Mrs. Hodson. R C Knight Alln Campbell and C B Gambold acted in charades while Roy Hodson excelled. Otto I Lakin then spoke on The Prodigal Son and a shadow-picture partners party and box supper brought the event to a lively close.
The article promotes National Pay Up Week for January 21 to 26 urging residents to settle debts with merchants or encourage creditors to settle. It argues the event boosts circulation, improves business and community prosperity and asks everyone to participate and try it to see the benefits.
Danville man Otis E Gulley declares on the Republican ticket as a prospective attorney general candidate in Indiana, surprising former progressive allies. Critics question sincerity and loyalty to prior principles, while supporters recall his 1914 congressional runs and strong stump speech.
The text notes growing loyalty among church workers and the pastor’s satisfaction. It emphasizes earnest effort, responsibility, and the need to move forward with diligence in all organizations to achieve victory.
Rev Hootman of Greencastle delivered a celebrated prohibition speech at Coatesville Christian church on Wednesday evening. The speaker used original illustrations by Talootsman and cited figures showing a drop in whisky and beer production as prohibition widens nationwide. He will tour the 6th congressional district with lectures on the issue and may return to Coatesville when travel improves. Hay shipments from the station indicate active local commerce.
Court notes list cases against Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co. and others with appointments of special judges and guardians. Probate entries include admr appointments for Samuel Poland and Martha Logan, estate settlements, real estate sales, inheritance tax, and wills probated. Several estates report final accounts and bond arrangements, with assets and guardians named.
The Indiana primary law allows only a legally qualified voter in the precinct and a member of the voter’s party to challenge a voter on party allegiance. All voters, challengers, and party election-board members may challenge on any lawful ground except party allegiance.
A church notice questions the missing two attendees from last Sunday's Christian Sunday school count of forty eight, urges bringing them next Sunday, and cites a threefold plan of purpose will and unity for success.
The Present Day Club hosted Mrs Mora Hodson and guests Mrs Kya Lineberry and Mrs Bila Lisby for a February 11 discussion afternoon. Attendees answered roll call as officers led the Order of Business and readings on U S chapters 4 5 6. Mrs Bridges led study of New Orleans the hist city of the South and Mrs Mabel Johnson led The Maklog of the Northwest.
Wright to sell at Maple HAH farm one mile south of Fillmore on Wednesday February 23. Items include 14 dead mules and horses 4 head cows 26 dead sheep 4 pure bred shoats one seated cattle dog two stacks turxed toey 200 bushels oats and various other articles. Nine months credit or 6 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers West and Dobbs ROS Cowgill clerk. Ladies of Willmore Mo EB church serve lunch.
The school notes report no serious diphtheria cases beyond Bernice Hadley and Chick Short returning after illness. Several students including Mary Puer and Bessie Baker recover, while Fern Gray and others miss days. Seniors prep for annual. Amo team loses to Southport 25 32. gym crowd grows with remodeling. A Parent Teachers exhibit and a Vandalia switch mishap also feature.
The public library is closed due to a diphtheria scare and no books will be loaned until further notices. The Library Board requests all books be returned by Saturday afternoon. G. H. Hughes, President.
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