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Newspaper

Coatesville Herald

Location

Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1920

Page

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How to Hire Bees In Putnam County By Starkey

James E. Starkey of the Indiana Department of Conservation and Entomology urges Putnam County beekeepers to improve disease control and equipment. He promotes movable frames, pure Italian queens, and clipped queens to prevent swarming, detailing cage methods, hive moves, and timing during fruit bloom for higher honey yields.

James E. Starkey Putnam County Starkey Department of Conservation Division of Entomology State House Indianapolis

Bert O'Brien and Wife Sell Lot in Danville to Chester E Mitchell

Bert O'Brien and his wife convey a Danville lot to Chester E Mitchell for 4500 dollars. The transaction details list buyer and sellers with full names.

Bert O'Brien Chester E. Mitchell Danville

Mrs Melissa Sanders 76 Dies at Hymera

Mrs Melissa Sanders of Hymera Indiana mother of Congressman Everett Sanders died at home after several weeks illness. The four sons including the congressman and her only daughter were with her at the time. Burial followed Wednesday morning.

Melissa Sanders Congressman Everett Sanders Hymera Ind Congressman Sanders

State farmers plan May 17 federation conference

Indiana federation of farmers associations prepares for a state-wide meeting on Monday May 17 in Indianapolis. President John G. Brown will lead discussions on co operative elevators livestock shipping pooling wool campaign accounting road programs and a controversy over federation management led by Farmer's Guide editor. An Indianapolis stock yards pilot program has drawn broad praise with shippers supporting a small annual fee through the exchange to fund the department.

Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations Indianapolis John G. Brown Lewis Taylor Farmer's Guide P. C. Ohler Indianapolis Live Stock Exchange Federation

New Ford Service Station Planned in Cloverdale

Greencastle Banner reports Cloverdale will host a new Ford service station on Fast Market street east of the old garage. The one story brick and Bedford stone facility will be 60 feet by 150 feet, built of steel brick and concrete with no wood, including an office display and parts area at the front, and construction starts immediately.

Cloverdale Ford Fast Market Street Greencastle

Death of Danville auto dealer Harry Higgins at age 40

Harry Higgins of Danville died Sunday after a three year illness from pulmonary tuberculosis. A lifelong New Maysville resident, he moved to Danville three years ago to join his father in the automobile business. He left a wife and two children.

Harry Higgins Danville Mr. Higgins New Maysville

Still Very Low Mrs Lawin In Greencastle Home

Mrs. W. B. Lawin remains in poor condition with cancer of the face at her daughter Mrs. Sam Brumley’s home in Greencastle. Her address at 316 South Bloomington Street has been requested for publication so friends may visit or write. She is glad to have visitors.

W. B. Lawin Sam Brumley Greencastle Bloomington Street

Footwear Prices Seen Peaking. Reductions Months Away

Atlantic City reports that the peak in footwear prices has been reached. It will take three to four months before any reduction reaches consumers, according to the executive committee of the tanners' council of the United States at its annual meeting.

Atlantic City N. J P Tanners’ Council of the

Hearing on railroad crossing watchman in Indianapolis

Local citizens attended a hearing at the Indiana Public Service Commission in Indianapolis last week to decide if a watchman will be placed at the nearby railroad crossing. A final decision has not been announced.

Indiana Public Service Commission Indianapolis

Mother's Day Reverence in Coatesville Reflected in Memory

An editorial reprints a George Edward Jackson tribute asserting every day is Mother's Day. It extols mothers as essential, enduring figures from childhood to old age, calling motherhood the loftiest throne and the strongest government.

George Edward Jackson Mother

Ten Good Reasons to Swear in Everyday Speech

A humorous list titled Ten Good Reasons Here are ten good reasons why every respectable thinking man should swear just as often and just as hard as he can. It presents ten numbered motives from elegance to moral improvement, ending with a quip about afterlife and the Eclipse Voice.

Sailor Dies on Big Four Train Near Greencastle

Herbert Pointer 19 former sailor died early last Thursday on a Big Four train near Greencastle en route from a naval training station in California to his Columbus Indiana home. Deputy coroner Dr George R Christian said autopsy showed death from double pneumonia. Pointer, son of Mrs Margaret Belle Pointer of Columbus, enlisted in the navy in Indianapolis in 1919.

Herbert Pointer Greencastle California Columbus Ind George R. Christian Pointer Margaret Belle Pointer Navy Indianapolis

Timely warning on keeping chickens in gardens

Advice urges owners to keep chickens in their own garden to avoid neighbor disputes and trouble. Emphasizes that chickens in neighbors' yards can cause objections and problems, recommending pasture management strictly on the owner's property.

Milk wins in U S Agriculture on milk not milch

The U S Department of Agriculture ends the milch versus milk dispute. Etymologists note that farmers and dairy men use milk widely while milch has Germanic roots. Americanization of language cited as support for adopting milk as standard.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Department

Coatesville Group Scout Troop Grows to Twelve Members

One year registration nears as Coatesville Scout troop welcomes twelve youths. A Wednesday registration meeting followed by Friday tenderfoot tests saw Robert Knight Kenneth McAninch Josef Sharp Roy Grimes Frank Grimes Ralph Storm Russell Lakin and John Casady take the oath. Troop committee men C D Knight Allen Campbell and F Lakin assist leaders. Parents and citizens are urged to watch the group grow.

Coatesville B.S. A Robert Knight Kenneth McAninch Josef Sharp Roy Grimes Frank Grimes Ralph Storm Russell Lakin John Casady Bach C. D. Knight Allen Campbell F. Lakin

Destruction Stop Urged By Trustee John Masten At Local School

Herald reports trustee John Masten warns boys harming school property to cease or face prosecution. Doors broken and supplies scattered. past cost of new window glass $82 after summer vandalism cited as justification for action to protect taxpayers’ property.

John Masten Masten

Market Wrapup Shows Steady Prices in Tight Supply

Indianapolis market notes a weak uplift in live stock values due to railcar shortages and high holding, with markets near capacity. Chicago opened with about 25 000 cattle while Indiana posted around 65 cattle cars, yielding limited improvement. Fat steers traded around 12% to 13 dollars, tops near 1372, hogs sold 13 to 15.4, top 15.35, and analysts expect little change unless farmers divert hogs to market.

Indianapolis Chicago

Baptist Circle gathers with Hathaway in May meeting

The Baptist Missionary Circle met at Mrs. Lida Hathaway’s home on Wednesday afternoon May 5. Sixteen members answered to roll call with responses of psalms. Mrs. Swift led devotion after the business session. Lessons from the Survey were given by Miss Lena Monnet, Mrs. Jennie Alexander and Mrs. Frances Mark. The June meeting will be with Mrs. Marie Newman, Miss Lena Monnett and Mrs. Marry Hill.

The Baptist Missionary Ctrelg Lida Hathaway Ellie McDonald Anna Storm Hathaway Swift Lena Monnet Jennie Alexander Frances Mark Marie Newman Lena Monnett Marry Hill

Property Transfers Reported in Plainfield Guilford Township

Lawrence M. Lingenfelter and wife transfer 5S acres in Guilford township for 2 950 dollars to Dave S. Sprankle and wife. Ence Oaks, Lot in Plainfield sold for 81 000 dollars.

Ence Oaks Plainfield Lawrence M. Lingenfelter Dave S. Sprankle Guilford Township

New 1921 Automobile Plates Ordered by State

Black numerals on a salmon ground will color the 1921 plates. An order for 425000 sets has been placed with the state prison by the secretary of state, surpassing last year's 350000 sets. Also notes transfers: Daytona McConnaha and wife to Sherman Friedrich. Eugene A Hill and wife to Ora M Stout and wife. Middle township 16 acres priced at 2800. Clayton lots and a 1500 dollar sum.

Daytona McConnaha Sherman Friedrich Middle Township Eugene A. Hill Ora M. Stout Clayton

Report of the First National Bank at Coatesville 1920

State of Indiana Hendricks County. C D Knight cashier swears the bank’s condition as of 1920 shows total assets and loans with no excess charges under section 5197. The statement is sworn before Wa McAninch notary public with directors Beck Masten and Shields witnessing.

First National Bank Coatesville Indiana Hendricks County C. D. Knight C.D. Knight Wa. McAninch W.T. Beck Jesse Masten W. H. Shields State of Hendricks S. I John E. Biehs Hank Stilesville Ind Joan EK. Hicks Seu

Indianola Bank Ledger Entry Confirms Loan Details

Hendricks County Indiana bank records show loans and discounts figures with interest and reserves. Signed by cashier John Phillips and witnessed by notary Mary Brayne Shir. directors White, Owen, Wendall, and Miber endorse the statement.

Tate Hendricks County Philips Hank Jon Phillips Cashier Mary Brvane White Owen Wendall

Miss Winifred Elrod Recovers from Operation at Methodist

Local notices report Miss Winifred Elrod recovering well after ton sils removal at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. Community announcements include church services next Sunday at the Christian Church and a birth on May 8 a 10 pound baby girl Helen Jape.

Winifred Elrod Methodist Hospital Indianapolis E. TH. Justice Clinton Christian Church Mroo Ban Hope Helen Jape

Real Estate Transfers in Several Townships

Real estate transfers listed include Jesse A. Scotten and wife to Solo mor Scotten for 0.74 acres in Liberty township and a separate $1 transfer. Arthur bk. Benjamin and wife to George P. Cooper for 0. acres in Liberty township and $3,500. LeekKibbes and wife to James H. Kirkpatrick for 40 acres in Center township and $7,500. Richard To Richwine to Ethel E. Strawmyer et al undivided one half interest in land in Brown township. Richard To Richwine et al to Ethel F. Strawmyer et al for 0. acres in Brown township. Ethel F. Strawmyer et al to Richard T. Richwine undivided interest in Brown township. John R. Sheehan et al to George Ht. Henning for 100.02 acres in Lincoln township.

Jesse A. Scotten Solomor Scotten Liberty Township Arhur Benjamin George P. Cooper LeekKibbes James H. Kirkpatrick Center Township Richard Richwine Ethel E. Strawmyer Brown Township Ethel Strawmyer Brown Ethel F. Strawmyer Richerd T. Richwine John R. Sheehan George Ht. Henning Lincoln Township

Bread prices rise as wholesale costs increase

Local stores raised bread prices at the start of the week. Ten cent loaves now sell for 2 cents and five cent loaves for 8 cents. Bakers cite higher production costs as the reason for the increase.

M E Church Notes Sunday Services and Prayer Meeting

M. E. Church Announces preaching at 10 30 a m Sunday Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a prayer meeting at 7 00 p m Pastor C N McBrayer leads the services and activities on PVT day.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farmers’ Federation News Scout News Powell Bros. & Co Live Stock Commission Baptist Circle U.S Federal Reserve Bank Fed U.S. Treas Total OAEST AMC U.os Lown Redemption Fund OG. S. Treas Iaw Oghlte Andrew M. Robards Chas. W. Robards FB. Rheks Lineberry Citizens State Bank Stilesville Musaluzu Tlimusra Ina M. Hicks Sma Wallace Blue Claud Wilson Oit Lisby Greencase Jub Newman W. B. Swain M. E. Gambold Charles Short Coatsville Fannie Dirgin Elbert Knetzer Col. Masten J. Rector Frank Yeal Noland Lorenzo O'Neal Neve Noland John House Norma House Loraine Parks Mooresville Fultz James Elliott Irily Gosport Bank Oscar Mann Otterbein Clay Wilson North New Winchester Ho W. Timmons Groveland Ralph Bidged Frank Estep Elizabeth Tim Wilson Title Guaranty Co Danville, Ind M. E. Church Notes C. N. McBrayer
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