Putnam County Hosts Large Spotted Poland China Herd
The Spotted Poland China Record Association of America, based in Putnam County with secretary treasurer Fred L. Obenchain, operates a large hog plant near Bainbridge. The facility includes a 1000 seat sale pavilion, 22 hog stalls, a concrete feeding floor, and a unique trough-fed system for rapid feeding of 200 to 300 hogs. The breeding herd totals 70 brood sows, 35 yearling sows, 164 fall pigs, and several registered boars, including Arch Back Prince and Y's Royal Prince II. Prices for top animals are expected to be high at the next sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China Record Association of America
America
Putnam County
Fred L. Obenchain
Bencham
Obenchain
Harkrader
Bock & Shirk
Golda
Mrs Crawley Dies at 45 in Greencastle Home
Mrs. Theodore Crawley died at her Greencastle home Saturday evening aged 45. Funeral was held Monday at Locust Street M E Church. She was born and raised in Hendricks County.
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Theodore Crawley
Greencastle
Locust Street
M. E
Crawley
Hendricks County
Saw Town Resident Praises Coatesville Upgrades
Laura Burk, longtime Coatesville resident now in Covington Ohio, renews her Herald subscription and lauds the town’s progress. She cites cement sidewalks, incorporation, electric lights, and credit to Mr. Davidson for driving improvements after 30 years of change.
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the Herald
Laura Burk
Covington
Ohio
Burg
Coatesville
Davidson
Why They Didnt Come
A letter from W B Swain of Terre Haute explains why he and his wife did not reach home as planned. The doctor treating Mrs Swain advised against the trip though she is improving and they hope to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Swain
Terre Haute
Herald Editor
Mr. Hathaway
Fur price comparison shows decline from 1886 to 1919
The article notes that some raw fur prices in 1886 were much lower than those paid in 1919, highlighting a significant price difference across the period.
M. E. Church Sets Sunday Services and Monday Meeting
The M. E. Church lists Sunday morning worship at 10 30. Sunday school at 9 30. Prayer meeting at 7 00. Thursday evening service. An official board meeting for directors room at the bank on Monday January 12 at 7 00 p m Pastor C N McBrayer announces the schedule.
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the Bank
C. N. McBrayer
Clay township advisory board reviews 1919 books
The Clay township advisory board met at Trustee John Masten's office in the Larkin building on Tuesday and examined the trustee's books for the year 1919. Members Allen Campbell Cate Stuart and Milton West reported the accounts in good shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
John Masten
Larkin
Allen Campbell
Cate Stuart
Milton West
Revival Evangelist H A Davis Leads Coates Meet
The Revival evangelist H A Davis opens a series at the Christian church in Coates Indiana. The state evangelist of the arn district brings years of evangel work and aims to help the community through nightly gatherings at seven o clock. Topics include What Christian What is the Gos What Must I Do What is Version and What is Faith.
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H. A. Davis
Christian Church
Coates
Arn
Indiana
Coatesnd
Fragmentary OCR Item From Local Page
Incomplete readable text shows scattered names and numbers with no clear event or sourcing. The fragment suggests a city or personal listing but lacks coherent context or identifiable entities.
Family visit ends as Stewart returns home
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Stewart, after spending about two weeks with Mrs. J's parents, W. H. Price, near Bainbridge, left Friday to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Stewart
Oyster Supper At Harlan Home Draws Forty Neighbors
An oyster supper and New Years Eve gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Harlan southeast of town on Wednesday night of last week. About forty neighbors and friends attended the social event with violin, piano, and vocal music provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Harlan
Harlan
Notice of Town Clerk and Treasurer Office at Larkin’s
Notice announces James Davidson as Clerk and Treasurer will conduct the office at O J Larkin's place of business until further notice. Call and pay your light bill before the 10th to save the discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Larkin
James Davidson
Census to Call at Dwellings for 1920 Enumeration
The fourteenth census of the United States begins under Charles P. O’Leary, Indiana district supervisor. Enumerators will visit every dwelling and farm to collect data on individuals and farms, including personal attributes, language, immigration status, home ownership, and farm operations for 1919. Hendricks county listings by township and enumerator names follow.
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United States
Charles P. O'Leary
Indiana
Hendricks County
O’leary
Brown Township
Elbert G. Ever
Sheep Killings Raise Alarm in Local Flock
Reports from farmers in the vicinity indicate many sheep killed or injured by dogs known for killing sheep. Some losses are substantial while others are less severe. Owners of such dogs are urged to kill or securely confine them to prevent further damage.
Indiana livestock farmers meet to seek fair prices and practices
Over 350 Indiana live stock farmers gathered in Indianapolis to plan actions against what they call unfair practices at the Indianapolis stockyards and to push for fair prices. Leaders Lewis Taylor and John G Brown outlined losses exceeding 1 million dollars since August and urged formation of a statewide federation to gain more control over stock deals. A letter from J R Howard of Clemens Iowa supported forming an organization to take over stockyards, as hog prices rose by four dollars per hundred.
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Indiana
Claypool
Indianapolis
Lewis Taylor
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
John G. Brown
Monon
Brown
Commission
American Farm Bureau
Howard
Four Cars Left Blocking Main Street Crossing After Breakage
A coupling pin broke on a through freight near Coatesville last Friday morning. Four cars of cowl and the caboose were left across the Main street crossing after the cars detached from the train. The engineer only learned of the problem at Amo and returned to Coatesville to regroup before continuing.
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Amo
Coatesville
Came In Quietly 1920 Welcomed By Town Bells In Quiet Night
The town welcomed 1920 with a quiet Christmas Eve style Tuesday night ringing of church bells. Jack Gambold and Dr B J Nutter rang the Methodist bell Willis Masten rang the Baptist bell and the Christian bell ringer is unknown. Most stayed indoors due to a cold and windy night.
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Jack Gambold
B. J. Nutter
Willis Masten
Winter Snow Hits Coatesville Amid Record Cold Start
Real Winter Weather grips Coatesville with continuous snow on Saturday and temperatures from 18 below to 6 below zero. Residents, especially the elderly, wish for warmer days as the cold spell lingers.
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Coatesville
Too Cold For New Year Shoot At Coatesville Gun Club
Cold weather kept many away from the Coatesville Gun club New Year shoot west of town. A number of men attended but few clay pigeons were broken. Organizers plan a follow up event when conditions improve.
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Coatesville Gun Club
Wichita Daily Times New Year Edition Sets Record Pages
Wichita Falls Texas published a special New Years edition by H F E Hattaway at Wichita Daily Times. The edition runs 144 pages across six sections and features abundant ads and oil news. It is described as the largest edition ever published at the price.
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Herald
H. F E. Hattaway
Wichita Falls
Texas
Wichita Daily Times
Amo News from Amo Indiana Local Notes and Social Events
Harold Horn returns home from Terre Haute State Normal with a light diphtheria attack. Numerous community members report illnesses, visits, and social gatherings. many travel between Amo, Belle Union, Indianapolis, and nearby towns. Mrs. Tincher and Ada Richardson host church aid events. a surprise wedding occurs in Indianapolis after an oyster supper.
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Harold Horn
Terre Saute State Normal
Gladys Parker
Pauline Hodson
Blanche
Bernice
Dorris Richardson
Terre Haute
Tincher
Ada Richardson
Hanna
Esther Richardson
Clayton
Willard J. Berry
Hadley
Lulu A. Miller
A. H.S
Indianapolis
Red Men's Hall
New Years Eve Party for Ame High Senior Class
Genevieve Greenlee hosted a party Wednesday night at the Broadway home for fifteen Ame High School seniors. Guests played games at the Greenlee residence and sought to ring in the new year at the Baptist and Methodist churches but arrived after others.
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John Greenlee
Genevieve
Ame High School
Greenlee
Baptist Church
Methodist
John
Slumberland
Clarification of The Herald's Ownership and Stay in Coatesville
The Herald editor Harmon Hathaway explains the paper's purchase last year from H E Hathaway and clarifies the building owner wishes to dispose of the property not the newspaper. He affirms intent to remain in Coatesville as long as the community supports a clean, newsy paper.
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Herald
Harmon Hathaway
H. E. Hathaway
Hathaway
Coatesville
Busy Women group meets for Facts and mission notes
The club met last Friday afternoon with ten members and two visitors. Mrs. Opal McGraniel led the devotional, followed by songs and leaflet talks on India and medical missionaries. Mrs. Lena Phillips led a reading and the next meeting is set with Mrs. Mary Vaughn on February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Draper
Opal McGraniel
Frances Mark
India
Beulah Knight
Clara O’brien
Lena Phillips
Present Day Club Holds Xmas Gift Exchange
The Present Day club met with Mrs. Daisy Knight on Tuesday afternoon December 30 with 13 members and a guest. Members answered with Heroes of the World War and enjoyed a Christmas gift exchange. Miss Elaine Kraper provided music and ice cream and cake were served. The group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lennie Stanley on January 8.
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Daisy Knight
Elaine Kraper
Lennie Stanley
Wo Fl Ms Meeting At Mrs Harlan Home
The Wo Fl Ms met with Mrs Grace Harlan on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Hettie Lishy led the devotional. Present on the program were Mrs Ellt Gambold and Mrs Beulah Knicht, with guests Miss Fern Wisehart Mrs Lansit and Mrs Amos Smith. Music by Miss Wisehart and Mrs Narlan. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Wo FL M.S
Grace Harlan
Hettie Lishy
Ellt Gambold
Beulah Knicht
Fern Wisehart
Lansit
Amos Smith
Narlan
Young Couple Announces Engagement and Postponed Plans
An early Sunday Star notice announced the license and a Monday night mob attempted disruption, but the couple eluded them. They stay with the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Scott Miller. Snow fell heavily Friday night and revival at the Baptist church nears close with Rev Warren Sanders away and Rev Arthur Baker filling in.
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Alfred Marshall
Plainfield
Jhon McCollum
Edith Dearmin
Greenwood
E. M. Strauss
The
White Lick Association
Ame Baptist Church
Sunday Star
Scott Miller
Baptist Church
Warren Sanders
Arthur Baker
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Putnam
Q.benchai
Parison
M. E. Church Notes
O. K
Davines
Steywa
Ett
Center Township
Danville
Carl Mitchell
Rockwood
Archie J. Kahl
Lester C. Walton
Eel River Township
North Salem
Goldie C. Gibson
Kenneth S. Smith
Franklin Township
Howard L. Rhea
Guilford Township
Indiana Reform School For
Dora F. Holsclaw
Reform School
Frank D. Johnson
Liberty Township
James H. Gibson
Harold Prewitt
Lincoln
Brownsburg
John R. Sheehan
Marion
Hilden Harris
Middle Township
Pittsboro
AMO News
Cassie Hil
Pi.ce
Amo telePhone Company
Amo National Bank
Telephone Company
Rosalie Phillips
Otha Hurst
Near Belle Union
Arthur Carter
Underwood
New Winchester
Willie McCammack
Grant Scott
Fannie Vannice
Orion Hadley
Sarah Brown
Muncie
E. B. Carter
Gladys Kersey
Earlham College
Dorris Asher
C. C. Burch
Lewis Burch
Purdue
CC. C. Burch
Belva Hackett
Clarence Kersey
Family
Clifford Curtis
Crown Center
Hazel
Gertrude Hall
Lizion
Eli Parker
Dot Conbey
E. A. Dyer
Casey, Lil
C. C. Orrell
Harve Hale
Los Angeles
Hazel West
Clifford
Anna Tincher
Aid Society
M. E. Church
Home Missionary Society
J. S. Hadley
California
George Hadley
Sandys Wilhite
Martinsville
Roy Montgomery
Nordike & Marmon’s
Roy Edmonson
JH. G. Masten
Mya
Belle Union
Club
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