Danville Social Roundup of Visiting Friends and Local Updates
Danville reports visitors from Frankfort Terre Haute and Indianapolis. local engagements include weddings, graduations and outings. Notables include unsound mind adjudication and hospital transfer, a fatality at Indianapolis Hospital, and a large essay of community events with sports, theatre, and club activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Applegate
Goldie
Frankfort
Ind
Chas. Symons
Mary Hill
James Sankey
Terre Haute
Grace Welshans
Flying Squadron speaker urges national prohibition drive
Mrs. Culla J. Wayhinger of the Flying Squadron spoke at Green Castle on Sunday, describing the anti liquor campaign led by Ex-Gov. Hanly. She highlighted petitions influencing Congress, noted Illinois women winning suffrage, and predicted a state wide dry movement including Chicago. The gathering stressed temperance advances as key to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culla J. Wayhinger
Greencastle
Hanly
Vayhinger
Congress
Supreme Court
Tlinois
Illinois
Chicago
County Agent Orr Promotes Alfalfa and Farm Programs
County Agent Orr visits the county to urge alfalfa cultivation with a goal of at least a thousand acres next year. He oversees a 100 boy acre corn contest and over 100 girls in domestic science, plus poultry clubs. He advocates hog cholera control and urges farmer cooperation.
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the Herald
Orr
Auto Crash Near Greencastle Injures Five
The Campbell family car driven by Miss Marjorie Campbell narrowly escaped serious injury after skidding at 15 to 20 mph and crashing into a cement culvert east of Greencastle. Four companions were in the auto, all thrown from their seats but none seriously hurt. Vehicle sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Campbell
J.G. Campbell
Greencastle
Change of Firm in Coatesville Signals New Era
An important business change is announced in Coatesville as Carl Dent sells his grocery and restaurant store to J G Beck of Culver Indiana. Beck prepares to move his family and take possession soon. Beck, formerly in Hadley, is described as a man of integrity and plans to introduce new business methods.
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Coatesville
Carl Dent
J.G. Beck
Culver
Ind
Beck
Dent
Hadley
Tor Herald
Surprise Dinner Shines at Elza Greenlee Home
On June 21 a surprise dinner for 83 guests was hosted by the wife and neighbors at Elza Greenlee’s home. Attendees included J W Greenlee family, Mrs A Chatham, Elizabeth Louis, Forest Kelly family, Carl Greenlee, Alda Greenlee, and many Lisby and Millman relatives. The lawn tables accommodated all as guests praised the day’s pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Greenlee
J. W. Greenlee
A. Chatham
Elizabeth Louis
William Kelly
Forest Kelly
Glenn Duncan
Carl Greenlee
Alda Greenlee
C. H. Hessler
Amos
Carrie Fultz
James Masten
William Baldwin
Charlie Lisby
Fred Todd
William Todd
Fred Millman
Josie Minterson
Ben Lisby
Munson Lisby
Lona Smith
Jake Brown
Harvey King
Simon Lisby
Lisha Ziner
Lewis Ader
Monroe Christy
Clara
Ona
Thomas Heavin Jr
Elmer Christy
Ernest King
Wynenna Millman
Lucy Stewart
Claude Grover
Death of L A Dobbs Sr. in Putnam County
The death of L A Dobbs a well known Putnam County farmer occurred Wednesday June 17 1914 at his Mill Creek township home after a year long fight with cancer He was about 45 and survived by a widow three sons Joel Albert and Eugene four brothers George Charley Otto and Frank Dobbs The funeral was held at Stilesville Christian church Friday at 10 am conducted by Eld C L Airhart and Elder Masten An obituary will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Dobbs
Putnam County
Joel
Albert
Eugene
George
Charley
Greencastle
Otto
Mill Creek
Frank Dobbs
Morgan County
Stilesville Christian Church
Eld
Sermon Highlights Unity and Media Critique by Rev Smock
Rev Smock spoke on world improving through acts of love and sacrifice, arguing the daily press underreports good deeds. He praised growing friendly spirit among God's people and noted declining denominational antagonism enabling cross-church pulpit exchanges and joint Sunday school services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smock
Thz Heravp
Daily Press
God
Shades of Death Draws Motorists in Local News
Local papers frequently note visits to the Shades of Death as motorists flock to the area, with articles spotlighting trips and public curiosity around the site.
Fight over Greencastle junior high school plans
In Greencastle a heated dispute unfolds as the school board led by Horace G Woody advertises bids for a new junior high school while opponents led by Jackson Boyd prepare a remonstrance. Supporters argue the project is essential for efficiency health and decency despite high taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Horace G. Woody
Jackson Boyd
Union Sunday School plans parade to unite churches
The union Sunday School met at the Methodist church last Sunday with large attendance. Due to crowding the men’s bible class met under the yard trees and split into two groups. Organizers plan future parades to show participation and march from Methodist to Baptist then to Christian church led by a brass band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Methodist
Baptist Church
William McAninch Notary Public in Coatesville IN
Notary public William McAninch offers free phone service in Coatesville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McAninch
Republican Convention Nominates Slate in Danville
At the county convention in Danville last Saturday Chas Mendenhall Guilford township was nominated for representative Alva Long Center for prosecuting attorney Wm H Walls Franklin for treasurer Alvin Woodward Liberty for clerk Charles Havens Guilford for auditor W D Cor rie Lincoln for recorder Humphrey Thompson Center for sheriff Ray White Center for surveyor Robert Shirley Center for assessor Dr W H Terrell Middle for coroner John Shelton Clay for commissioner of first district and Harry Sanders Guilford for third district. The convention was largely attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Chas. Mendenhall
Guilford Township
Alva Long
Center
Wm. H. Walls
Franklin
Alvin Woodward
Liberty
Charles Havens
Guilford
W. D. Corrie
Lincoln
Humphrey Thompson
Ray White
Robert Shirley
W. H. Terrell
Middle
John Shelton
Clay
Harry Sanders
Change of name and address notice from Hazel Hamrick Chambers
A subscriber from Indianapolis requests THE HERALD be sent to a new address after changing both her name and residence. The note, signed by Hazel Hamrick Chambers, suggests old acquaintances will congratulate her. Rip Van Winkle quip adds a cordial blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapols
Hazel Hamrick Chambers
Treverace
Miss Hamrick
Rip van Winkle
Claude Wilson Vows Rain Ride After Fishing Claim
Claude Wilson started for Big Wal nut with a hook and line Tuesday morning aiming to conjure rain. He said if rain comes he would ride nine miles home in the downpour to atone for the town’s sins. The note remarks drought threatens crops if rain does not arrive soon. Written Tuesday morning, forecasts looked promising but have fooled locals before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wilson
Big Walnut
Claude
Auto crash near Stilesville injures none seriously
Claude Elrod and his family were returning from Stilesville when a passing auto lost control and tumbled into a ditch. The horse frightened, but occupants of both vehicles escaped with only bruises and no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Elrod
Stilesville
Tong Fill
Hoodoo Supposedly Haunts Coatesville Weather Again
Locals blame a hoodoo for odd weather in Coatesville area this year mirroring last year. A forecasted rain shifted to clear then poured between Clayton and Indianapolis, a recurring pattern locals say signals hoodoo activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Clayton
Indianapolis
Pecksburg Store Burns With Stock In Village Wide Fire
The village store at Pecksburg burned Wednesday night of last week. Owner Ambrose Reitzel held a small insurance on stock. Building owner Wm West who ran the store for many years had no insurance on the structure.
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Pecksburg
Ambrose Reitzel
Wm. West
Ab Clayton
Court Notes Probate Business and Real Estate Transfers
The court assigns John W. Ader as appraiser for 23 Inheritance Tax estates including Patrick M Lee and others. Finalized estates include Thomas Elmer Daugherty and Elisabeth J. Williams. administrators discharged. A jury verdict awards 2750.00 in a Maria Davis work claim. Real estate transfers list multiple lots and amounts from 1.00 to 14000.00 with parties including Susan Walton, Raleigh Bailey, and Otis Kirtley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ader
Patrick M Lee
Jonathan Walton
Millian Woodward
Oliver Wells
Maggie E. Crull
Ida Coffin Dean
Thomas H. Broadstreet
Effie 5. Baldock
Geo. Farquer
John H. Combs
Mabel Leachman
John C. Rynerson
Margaret L. Stanley
Thomas Elmer Daugherty
Dennis B. Williams
Elisabeth J. Williams
Elizabeth E. Gibbs
Susan J. Weddle
Albert Maxwell
Abigail Wilson
Thornton F. Gorham
Maria Davis
John 8. Baldock
Effie S. Baldock
Martha A. Stour
Charles L. Page
Local Notices Roundup From Indianapolis Visit and Community Events
Mrs. Clay Grooms of Indianapolis visits relatives here while J G Sgelton builds a new farm residence north of town. Mrs. Sears travels to Indianapolis after John Turner’s death. Roscoe Lasley’s wife buried in Danville cemetery after arriving from Kansas. Mrs. Veronia Hiatt of Richmond visits her Hayworth kin. Busy-Bee girls host cream and cake for local lads. a girl was born to Mr and Mrs Tom Moore on the 22. T J Christie and son buy autos. Ladies Calendar ice cream festival set at the schoolhouse July 4. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Grooms
Indianapolis
W. C. Groom
J. G. Sgelton
J. L. Summers
Hendricks County Faces Farm Machinery Theft Concerns
The Danville Gazette notes Hendricks residents express concern over joy riding and theft of farming machinery amid assessors inspecting county sheets for tax purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Hendricks
Sheets County
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H. M. Whisler
Kokomo
Beulah Conn
Swathmore
Walter Mohr
Walter E. Hadley
Clarence Bryan
Sarah E. Bunion
Clay Township
Central Insane Hospital
Elsie Lasley
Sangerbo Nebo and
W. C. Martin
Charles P. Hornaday
Mt. Comfort
W. E. Woodward
May Stuart
John David Stuart
John W. Brill
John R. Brill
Evansville
Geo. W. Brill
Board of
Vern Nichols
Forest Bowen
Joe Martin
Frank Haynes
Arthur Shartle
Jimmie Wilson
Carl Harvey
Blue Bluffs
William Walls
J. W. Nichols
Geo. A. Blessing
Pittsboro
Edgar M. Blessing
Marjorie Gaston
S. D. Edwards
John A. Edwards
Ruth Ralston
J. D. Hogate
Blair Hodson
Amo
Charles and
Rev. W. E. Anderson
Bedford
Browns
Martinsville
Martinsville Eagles
United States Navy
Muncie
Horace Millikin
Jasper Thompson
Luther Hawkins
Supt
T.T. Martin
State Association of County Superintendents
J. S. Mlonick
Danville Light Heat and Power Co
Pery
May
Inez Kivett
Wes Sawyer
Oslo Hadley
Elsie New
Westfield
Dr. Seaton
Mabel Carter
Will Reid
Fern
Clermont
Martha Harvey
Metropolitan School of Music
Claude Thompson
Edgar Thompson
Indianapolis Hospital
John T. Barnett
James M. Ogden
Foster Road
Pauline Edwards
Mildred Cummings
Epworth League
Kings Ave
Jas. P. Snodgrass
Kirklin
Mary Edwards
Anna Martha Osborne
Elma Jackson
Josephine Hornaday
Fern Frazier
Mary Agnes Showalter
Mary Leak
Ressa Clark
Gladys White
Hermoina Ayers
Francis Prentice
Clair Kurtz
Irene Thompson
Jessie Arnold
Ethel Peyton
Camp Short
Anna Harrison
Colo
Clarence Wyckoff
Elsie Rees
Alois Joseph Lange
Adorths Mae Merritt
Bernice Sears
L. D. Johnson
Lewis N. Dooley
Alice Dooley
Fidelia McCoun
Frank C. Stevenson
Russell F. Greiner
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Wilson
Houston
Tex
Union Sunday
Sarah Walton
Vern R. Walton
Phillips Addition
R. F. Hathaway
Washington Ty
Marion Hart
Wm. F. Hart
Harvey A. Moore
Chas R. Hesseltine
Rockwood Tuberculosis
Chas. R. Hesseltine
United Trustee Co
James R. Hale
Geo. W. Hale
Flora Harlan
Sylvester Ellett
Edward A. Sawyer
Alice M. Ridgway
Raleigh W. Bailey
John G. Cornet
Otis Kirtley
Wm. Townsend
Ella Henner
Jeph Sears
Roscoe Lasley
Kansas
Veronia Hiatt
Richmond, Va
Sam Hayworth
Tom Moore
T. J. Christie and Son
Geo. W. Christie
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