05 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
1
A jumble of brief notices reports a farmer died from blood poisoning after a corn stalk incident. another man, Walter Adams of Plymouth, Indiana, reportedly killed himself over a lost love by carbolic acid. Multiple petty crimes, alimony suits, and odd accidents fill the page, including a large probate case against Trustee Francis M. Hardy and a train-crossing accident near Crawfordsville.
The editor reflects on one year of service and invites further patronage. He thanks readers for support, promises courteous treatment, clean news, and promotion of community welfare. He urges subscribers to share news and join in making the coming year prosperous and peaceful.
Amo's Poets Scott and Turst of Amo present a poem underscoring their quick wit. A photographer shot a group portrait and readers are invited to identify which boy is which, a playful challenge for the week.
Sunday afternoon Paul Christy injured his left arm while jumping between hay piles at Out Hunt's, southeast of town. He slipped and the forearm bones broke near the wrist. Dr. Wright treated the injury and Paul was sent home to rest.
A violent pursuit at Met Vernon ends with a man being killed after fleeing into a shed. The incident involved a suspected burglar from Carrier Mills and a chase by bloodhounds. Separate social notes list guests from multiple towns attending Miss Ruth Stanley’s dinner with music by Grace Harlan and Verl Wisehary.
The H&MRALD office offers ready services for all kinds of job work including horse bill printing to avoid the seasonal rush.
Henry McDonald, convicted for killing Detective Dwyer and firing at officers in Terre Haute during a dynamiting of a Sanford church, received a temporary parole to visit his dying wife in Sanford Indiana. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Vaughn of Indianapolis, sister to A. J. Burks, and condolences extended to the Burks family. Pit Vaughn and his wife attended a dinner hosted by Thomas Bowen and wife for their son's marriage, with plans to reside on the Bowen farm.
The B. I. B. Club was entertained at Ruth Stanley's home Friday evening the 30th. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Louise Hart of Indianapolis Mable Williams of Monrovia Eva Gross Clay Phillips Verl Wisehart Frank Hope and Harold Knetzer.
Mr and Mrs J B Gambold hosted a New Year dinner Sunday entertaining their son and daughter and families. A pleasant day was spent with a bountiful dinner that will long be remembered.
Mary Bryant hosted a Saturday night watch party with music and amusements. Clay Phillips acted as toastmaster and guests included Mable Williams Ruth Stanley Louise Farr Mary Hunt Leslie Owen Harold Knetzer Ralph Philips and Harvey Hessler.
Carl Johnson once from Coatsville and nephew of John Tincher and worker at Interstate Motor Car Co. in Muncie was seriously hurt Saturday morning when caught in a line shaft. He was taken to the city hospital and is resting with injuries noted.
Mr and Mrs John Leachman and daughter Miss Nellé entertained at a large dinner Sunday. Guests enjoying their hospitality included Otto Masten with wife and daughter Tertha, Edgar Wilson with wife and daughters, and Mat Masten with lady.
We are humble public servants who preach and sing. They deny owning livestock to trouble, and a local church rumor says Frank received a speckled rooster from Fillmore that has not crowed recently due to cold weather.
Dwight Harlan whispered a final accusation to the dying man Charley, claiming guilt before collapsing again. The victim died Monday morning leaving a puzzling case and a missing clear cause, with a stray horse found several miles from town.
The piece reflects on advertising as an essential tool for business men, noting some dissenters as rare drones or detractors. It cites Gam sbold & Gotert and hints at industry plans to push ahead, forecasting actions to be taken next week.
A misspelled plea urges O P Phillips to locate an incubator in Coatsville bringing vice president factory jobs and steady employment. The message emphasizes unity among business men to attract factories and improve town welfare while noting the speaker is hopeful for three new plants and broader civic gains.
The article urges focusing institutes on boys and young men to foster open minds and new agricultural ideas. It warns against retired farmers who stifle progress and stresses that youth involvement reveals true interest, guiding speakers to emphasize facts and principles for future state agriculture.
A reminiscence from Campbell and Son notes forgotten keys and a request to return them. The article implies a loss and seeks the owner’s claim through the family.
Five people caused fifty dollars in damage in Tadinne Village for Epileptics Friday morning. The blaze started in an unused upstairs room of the home occupied by Leook Cloud and family. Mice are suspected. Firefighters did good work and prevented greater loss. The house suffered smoke damage, broken windows, and charred woodwork and decorations.
At a Saturday board meeting acting warden Ward A. Catruer turned Indiana State Prison over to Fatwa. Persrty of South Bend assumes warden duties as Garner Whe assumes sole charge following the death of Warden De Reeds. De Reeds will relocate to Woitherstighd, Conte to work as special deputy warden at Conmerctigut prison.
Members of the Knights of Pythias elected new officers at a recent local lodge meeting. The ceremony included a vote by attendees with names of several officers and candidates, marking a procedural highlight for the fraternal group.
Milton independents edged Cambridge City 29 28 at Milton. Thorntown Athletics beat Ft. Harrison 24 8. Fortville team boasts eleven straight wins and a claimed state title as Fordville over Atlanta 31 22 and 48 24 over Lafayette Y M C A. Indiana University opens practice with Oscar Rackle as coach and a 25 man squad. Purdue memories recalled of Dad Conville.
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