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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
5
Danville and Greencastle residents visit relatives and travel out of town. A long list of departures, arrivals, farm events, Chautauqua plans, and public notices fills a week’s social column with many names, places, and upcoming events.
John W Grimes of Massena Iowa writes about Coatesville pioneers Abner Miller and early town boosters. He recalls Civil War era home guards drill near town and notes the community built churches schools farms and parks. He promises to write again if allowed and praises local figures before signing Massena June 8 1915.
The past month saw 604 books loaned and 3 application cards signed. Mr. W. B. Swain donated 2 books and Mrs. W. T. Davis 3 books to the library. Mr. O. J. Larkin secured for the library a copy of Indiana laws from the sixty-ninth General Assembly.
Pastor Rev Don S McKinnon leaves after nine months of service in Coatesville. He accepted a call from an Indianapolis church to devote full time there, allowing his other congregations to release him. Farewell sermons Sunday drew large attendance and warm expressions of goodwill from all congregations.
The article explains a revised state primary law where voters rank first and some second choices. If no candidate gains a majority, the candidate with the fewest votes is dropped and second choice ballots are redistributed until a majority emerges. Red tape and tally forms burden printers, but the public supported the change.
The library board contracted Indianapolis architects Hill & Graham to prepare plans and specifications for the Roachdale library building. Plans should reach the building committee in about three weeks, with construction bids following and a goal to complete the project by year’s start, pending Carnegie loan conditions.
A reflection by Hirman Wallace on the evolution of country editors into up-to-date local business leaders. He argues newspapers boost education, curb unfounded reform talk, and strengthen community prosperity through reliable home coverage.
A local man who recently bought an automobile in Indianapolis drove home with no knowledge of stopping. After being given operating instructions, he could not figure out how to halt the car and finally stopped by removing the spark plug. He jokes that he would have let the car run its course if needed and that he imagines driving a horse when wanting to stop.
Don Roberts, the former Terre Haute mayor, is said to be losing his mind while serving a term in Leavenworth. Prison laundry work with mixed races is described as the cause of his marked despondency and changed demeanor. It remains unclear if the claim is sympathetic ruse or real mental decline.
The Missouri Evangelical Church posts June service notes with preaching times at Amo and Corlessville, Children’s Day, Epworth League program, and possible district superintendent J G Campbell preaching June 27 morning. Final announcements to come next Sunday.
Mr and Mrs G Kk Masten arrived from Carmel on Saturday evening to begin their stay.
A short poem argues that improving a town starts with personal effort. It notes real towns grow when people work, support each other, and stop blaming others. The verse encourages readers to take shared responsibility to create the town they desire.
The article praises Coatesville for its broad Christian unity with pastors from various churches on friendly terms. Union services are held or rescheduled to avoid conflicts, reflecting deep respect for others' rights and a shared aim to advance the faith. It asserts harmony among true followers of the Master.
Grant Allee of Fillmore lost a horse stolen near Roachdale Saturday night. The thief forced the horse to a brutal pace, abandoning it near Riverside Park in Indianapolis where the animal died shortly after. Allee describes the thief as a stranger who rode with him earlier.
Frank S. Hickman of DePauw University won first place in the Citizens League of Indiana discus sion contest at the Indianapolis YMCA auditorium. Nine colleges competed. Hickman, pastor of Killmore’s Methodist church and DePauw student, delivered a strong case for constitutional revision, with his address later published in the Indiana Daily Times.
A baseball game between the three Coatesville Sunday schools will be held at the school-house grounds next Saturday at 2 o clock. Baptist Christian and Methodist players will compete with free admission and much fun expected as many may be out of practice. Methodist players should meet after Thursday prayer meeting to organize.
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