Danville community notes and incidents of the week
Rev Michael Lawson from Wanni bal Mo plans a longer visit to Danville area. Local activities include K of W degree team in Coatesville, a house fire near Danville causing total loss, memorial services for Unknown Dead, a watch recovered by local boys, school openings, visits by travelers, and several church and civic programs. Also listed are marriage licenses and lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lawson
Wannibal, Mo
Danville
Detroit Vapor Stoves Revolutionize Home Cooking
Detroit Vapor stoves promise simple safe operation with no wicks or asbestos rings. The ad claims ease of use teaching school girls in public cooking classes and lower costs than wood or coal. highlights ten styles and urges readers to visit W. Ow, Rollings, Coatesville Ind for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ow, Rollings, Coatesville
Ind
Civil War Memorial Service Draws Large Crowd
A Sunday assembly hall ceremony honored fallen Civil War heroes with choir music, scripture readings, and an address by Edgar M Blessing of Danville. Veterans present included a dwindling group of survivors as a processional procession led to the cemetery with children and flagbearers. The Roll of Soldiers read aloud listed many names including Bourne Myers Hampton Hendren McClure Williams Goodrich Gambold Phillips Stewartry Deatley Lamar Jenkins Brown Masten Warren Bryant Oliver and McAninch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
C.D. Knight
Lincoln
Rev
D.ick. Noland
Edgar M. Blessing
Danville
Fillmore
Flower Committee
Lodge
James N. Bourne
Gorge Myers
Stephen Hampton
Squire Hendren
James McClure
Joseph Williams
Ira Goodrich
William Greenlee
Eri A. Gambold
Jonathan Phillips
Frank Stewart
Edward Ry
George Deatley
Joseph Lamar
William Jenkins
John W. Brown
Mathias Masten
William Sharp
Zimri Warren
Richard Bryant
Samuel Oliver
Vern McAninch
Oil funding committee to meet at bank on June 2
At Dr Hope's office last Friday night committees were formed to obtain signatures for leaving premises. A meeting at the First National Bank on Friday evening June 2 at oclock will appoint a sponsorship committee for the oil and its distribution. Alverdo Gazzarelli and sister spent Wednesday in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hope
First National Bank
At& O
Billy Sunday Revival Draws 333 to Sawdust Trail
Report on Billy Sunday meetings in Kansas City noting 17 172 conversions so far and 40 000 men pledging to vote against the saloon. Sunday warns of consequences of sin and urges men to abandon liquor and cowardice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gibbons
Kansas City Times
Billy Sunday
Weather Prophet Hicks Predictions For June
The forecast notes a storm period from June 4 to 7 with further storms across the month. It warns of unusually cool weather delaying summer until after July 10 and urges caution for heavy electrical storms. Floods are possible from June 14 to 18, with frost concerns noted and skepticism toward Hicks's credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waving
The
Plath
Jane Frosts
Hicks
The Bitter Cold of 1836
Solomon Edwards recalls a dramatic winter in early American history. He cites 1438 the year of sudden change with a noon temperature drop of 40 degrees at Springfield and ice transforming rain into icicles. Livestock and wildlife perish in the blizzard as a cattle drive crosses a frozen stream and men seek warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Edwards
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
St. Louis
Vermilion County
Iinois
Socialist speaker defends Debs ally in Coatesville address
J H W Hollingsworth, a self described lifelong friend of Eugene V Debs and socialist candidate for Congress, spoke from a street corner in Coatesville on Monday evening. He outlined socialist principles, argued against property confiscation and claimed government ownership of public utilities would serve the public good, criticizing capitalists for fanning war cries for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H W. Hollingsworth
Eugene V. Debs
Congress
Coatesville
Socialist Party
Mr. Hollingsworth
Apealer
Mrs Cal Rice obituary recalls a long life of devotion
Mary E Tompkins was born May 11 1848 near Fillmore Indiana and died May 26 1916 in Coatesville at age 68. She married Calvin S Rice Sept 4 1867 and had seven children. Funeral held at Coatesville Christian church with burial at Fillmore cemetery followed by a devotional verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Rice
Mary E Tompkins
Fillmore
Putnam County
Indiana
Coatesville
Calvin S. Rice
John J
Edward
Charles C
Flora G
Orda H
Iiving
Franklin G
Sherman W
Losal
Christian Church
D. E. Noland
Fillmore Cemetery
Coatesville Hosts Indiana Centennial Celebration Program
Coatesville to hold Indiana centennial event June 8 in the school assembly hall. Afternoon program from 2 PM features local speakers on Indiana topics, M E orchestra, and a male quartet with state songs. Evening talk by Edward Barrett on Indiana beauty spots, plus music and a ladies minuet. Admission free. former residents invited back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Indiana
Hendricks County
Clay Township
M. E. Orchestra
Edward Barrett
Walton Burke Nuptials At Walton Home
Marie Pearl Walton wed William E. Burke at the Walton home four and a half miles south of town on May 16 at 2 30 pm. Rev Wiley K Wright officiated in front of family and a few neighbors. The couple motored to their West Cheyenne street home after dinner, joined by Santa Fe telegraph operator Burke from Hully Colorado, as friends wished them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Pearl Walton
William E. Burke
Albert L. Walton
Wiley K. Wright
Cheyenne Street
Molly
Marie
Albert Walton
Coatesville
Santa Fe Railway Co
Hully, Colo
M. E. Church Notes on Building the Ladder of Faith
Pastor D. E. NoLann urges church members to work diligently in extending both temporal and spiritual growth. He cites the saying Heaven is not reached by a single bound and questions whether readers are workers or shirkers in the church's mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. NoLann
Card of Thanks for Kindness to Our Mother
We express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness during our mother’s illness. Calvin S. Rice, Daughter and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin S. Rice
Plainfield Board of Trustees hearing and various court actions
A list of 1916 Indiana court notices includes a June 3 hearing for the Plainfield Board of Trustees case against Chester C Miller and others. Other items note dismissals, title quieting, costs awarded, continuances to June 13, guardianship and custody decisions, appointment of a personal representative, probate filings, and inheritance tax assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Town of
Plainfield
Chester C. Miller
State of Indiana
Jacob Johnson
Jacob Brackett
Samuel
Noblet
Robert C. Walker
A. A. Ross
Washington
Thos. J. O'Brien
Frank Lewis
Millie Bryant
Andrew J. Bryant
Equitable Security Co
O. E. R. Robards
MaeAdams
Ellen Adams
Emil B. Mills
Actmr
Barbara Krebs
Merril lLeisure Wedding Solemnized At Home
Miss Ethel Merrill and James R. Leisure wed yesterday at the home of Mr and Mrs Winburke with Rev Wiley K Wright officiating. Only immediate family present. The couple will live on a farm 14 miles north of town and will be at home soon. The Chieftain extends best wishes to the couple. James R Leisure, formerly of Indianapolis, is son of Mrs Elljen Wilson Leisure and a cousin of Wm McAninch and Ila Figg of Greencastle Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leisure
Holly
James R. Leisure
Indianapolis
Ind
Elljen Wilson Leisure
Coatesville
Wm. McAninch
Ila Figg
Greencastle
Tuesday Club Holds All Day May Meeting At Mrs Goodrich Home
The Tuesday club met on May 2 at the home of Mrs. Emma Goodrich with Mrs. Cora Masten as hostess. Thirty confirmed a noon dinner and sixteen members answered roll call during the business session. A program of music and contests followed. Mrs. Retta Rollings and Mrs. Leta Wilson were named June hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Goodrich
Cora Masten
Local Notes and Social Gatherings in Coatesville Area
Community updates report illnesses marriages weddings and visits. Mr and Mrs Tom Bohannon were summoned to Emery Nichols for his mother’s illness. Cleo Shuck and Vernie Smith wed in Greencastle and will honeymoon in the East returning June 1. Residents attend Greene castle Commencement and visitations continue. The Coatesville Centennial parade invites decorations and free admission Thursday June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bohannon
Emery Nichols
N. M. Bohannon
Cleo Shuck
Vernie Smith
Greencastle
Will Shuck
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Stevens
C. Griggs
Wabash
A. A. Griggs
K. of W. Lodge
Abel Starley
Harry Gray
Sons of Veterans
W. A.C
Ellsworth Reed
Ellsworth
Marian Bowen
Shelbyville
A. C. Marsh
Edith Peyton
Louise Depew
Mrs. Martin Woody
Lewisville
Mrs. J. S. Marshall
Mary Nave
James McGrath
Tradley Harvey
Purdue
C. L. Thompson
FE. A. Sallust
Danville, Jrl
J. S. Minnick
Peru
God
I. LE. Collier
M. EB. Church
Mary Sfarold
Friends Church
America
Alfred Martin
Presbyterian Church
Fanna L. Taylor
Londianapolis
Mariguerite Sommerville
North Salem
Lou Sommerville
Ben Lingenfelter
College Chapel
Sherritt
Wim. M. Hess
W. R. Jewell
Ill
7Th Indiana
C. A. White
EF. W. Thomas
Adeline Arnett
New Albany
Mrs. James Kivett
Kokomo
Mrs. W. A. Kivett
Harry Bain
Russellville
Geo. Brill
Virl Fox
Toledo, Ohio
Daniel Reel
Montezuma
L. B. Smith
Brazil
Floyd Gentry
Clifford Rich
Viola Spriggs
Frank
Ifays
John J. Flendricks
Curtis D. Batman
Melissa Batman
Detroit Vapor
City Gas
Alverdo Gazzarelli and Sister
Billy
Socialist Speaks
Ione
M. E. Church Notes
J. E. Fulwider
Ruth Raper
Benj Vestal
John
Chas
L. Vestal
John S. Moore
C. M. Havens
Jas C. Lowe
Sarah C. Lowe
Jonathan Lowe
Merrill-Leisure
Wouldah Wright
Iola Clift
Frances Bohannon
Greene Castle
Herbert Lawson
Mr. Fisher
Frank Day
Joe Campbell
Filmore
Anna Goodwin
Rice
Vica Harris
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