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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
3
Numerous visitors from Indianapolis and other towns come to the area to visit relatives and friends. The Women’s auxiliary announces an ice cream festival on Grant Scott’s lawn on Saturday night, June 7.
Ella McDonald stayed with Robert Storm in Coatesville last week while Edna Cooprider visited Green Castle. Oran Buis attended memorials at Providence. George Cheek visits Terre Haute relatives. Bethel holds preaching Saturday night and Sunday. Lawrence McGinnis family and Applegate group visited Gosport. Higgins families hosted Merle Masten in Amo. Nellie Heavin stayed with Storms’ family in Fillmore. Albin and Meeks visit Myrtle Storm's family Saturday.
The annual state Sunday-school convention will be held in Marion on June 24 25 and 26. Indiana delegates from all churches may attend with full voting privileges. Noted speakers include Dr Henry F Cope Mrs Maude Baldwin Mrs Georgia Lee Young Dr George R Grose C W Shinn Prof H Augustine Smith R A Waite Rev O W Fifer and Miss Pearl L Weaver among others from Indiana and surrounding states.
A family marks the first anniversary of Ruth Christy's death on June 7 1918 with a heartfelt memorial. They recall evenings of longing and the grave where their daughter rests away from home. Her fading strength, quiet suffering, and the belief that heaven has brought brighter sights are described.
Mr and Mrs George Smith visited Frank Garrett last Sunday. Mrs Alice Ransom Mrs Eva Walls and Mrs Marie Lawson spent Thursday with Mrs Will Shuck and daughter. Several from the place attended Fillmore decoration exercises. The Shucks and daughter Mary had ice cream at Frank Garrett's Sunday evening. Miss Mary Shuck and Miss Grace Morgan attended a social at Mr Hendrens near Coatesville last Monday. Mrs Jo Campbell is improving. The Walls and Hunters attended races in Indianapolis Saturday. Bert Poer and Danville residents with John Stanley visited Will Shuck's Sunday. Ona Morehart and children returned home to Alva.
Mrs Claud Elrod hosted the Friday club for the May meeting. After roll call on current events the group sang America. Lesson 22 through 24 of Numbers was led by Mrs Bennett. Refreshments of ice cream and angel cake were served. Rainy weather did not dampen spirits as the club adjourned to meet Mrs Bourne in June.
John Owen aged about 65 to 70 died on Tuesday at his residence near Center school house in Putnam County. He was a long time resident of the area and his death brings sorrow to neighbors and family. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Clark and Nichols announces that Jacob E. O'Neal has been appointed administrator of the estate of Robert E. Love in Hendricks County Indiana. The estate is expected to be solvent. notice dated May 24 1919.
Read like a late 19th or early 20th century sale flyer, the notice promotes wholesale-style prices on fabrics and housewares. It lists cotton expectations, various muslins, ticking, sheets, towels, calico, dress gingham, lingerie waists, aprons, soap, thread, percale, and other items with bargain prices and bulk limits. The piece emphasizes supply now before prices rise, noting low yardage limits and multi-item deals.
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