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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
2
A fragmented passage discusses reading matter notices and column insertions, notes on word limits per line, and the idea that public input to Congress is small yet officials represent those wishes. It also includes a quoted saying about marrying young fools and balance of love and laughter.
Stilesville notes report Rev Grissom of Irvington preaching at the Christian church last Sunday. The graduating class members plan college attendance in the fall with some entering Indiana universities. I R Robards buys a new six cylinder Buick touring car. W H H Gibbons of Kansas City visits Stilesville. Miss Hazel Gibbons accompanies him to Indianapolis for the National Conference of Charities and Corrections where he is a delegate. Memorial services set for the 30th with Rev Henry Happell of Terre Haute delivering the oration. Fred Marlette of Clayton teaches a music class here.
Reno Mr. and Mrs. Sid Tillitson from Shelbyville visited their ill daughter Mrs. Levi Cunningham. W. D. Mann remains in poor health. Alice Christy Iona Christy and baby visited W. K. Greenlee. Emma Mann hosted sister-in-law Atchie Craig from Illinois. Iva Monnett visited Zephyr Harris in Indianapolis. Opal Cummingham stayed with brother during housework. Grace Kelly recovering from prior operation. Far Wallace spent Friday in Indianapolis. Carl Greenlee of near Danville visited Christy family. Even Crews visited friends in Coatesville.
An old expression notes that walking wears out shoe leather and yields more health than doctors. The gist is that daily walking is a powerful, simple form of exercise.
The speaker warns that delaying tasks leads to endless postponement. Tomorrow never arrives, so nothing gets done. Only a firm commitment to act today moves a person forward.
The passage warns that a girl's companions influence her conduct. Good associates curb bad impulses, while associating with boys of doubtful character harms reputation. It stresses that a boy not suitable as an escort before marriage won’t be a fit life partner, and everyone influences others under constant scrutiny.
It states that Indiana people favor prohibition by a large margin in a nonpartisan election while a few politicians are hindering the will of the people for personal gain, calling it a shame to the state.
In a lavish Saratoga Springs building famed as a grand Monte Carlo, a recent general conference missionary exposition showcased philanthropy over greed. The luxurious setting featured fairyland lawns and fountains as attendees pursued charitable giving rather than personal gain.
The text argues that true happiness cannot be purchased and must be earned through work. It suggests investing in the right materials—implied as a worthy partner or “mate rials”—and using everyday tools available to all to build lasting happiness.
Railroads vet a large amount of literature to back their cause as engineers and firemen push for higher wages and shorter hours. Officials say wages take 45 of every dollar earned from freight and passenger service. Top engineers on premier routes reportedly earn 2500 to 4000 dollars annually, surpassing bank presidents in smaller towns along their routes.
Ilomer Nichols and family from Indianapolis visit Mrs. Wa. Ruark. Uncle Wesley Duntavy remains very ill. Mrs. Everett hosted the Women’s Missionary Society of the M B Church Friday afternoon with out-of-town guests Mrs. Petrow and Mrs. Bush of Green Castle. W. G. Robinson visited with son Joe and family at Amo. Miss Mary trips home with grandfather for a week. Miss Alice Harlan, of Indianapolis, visited here Saturday. Al Stone and family and Sammy Lisby and family visited Sin. Prather’s Sunday.
Case notes show Sherman versus Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co continued to September. John W Taylor found not guilty. Maggart versus Ra per et al commissioner files final report. Simmons versus Simmons appeal bond set at 200 dollars. Smith versus Whitacre judgment for 334 dollars. Brown versus Walton judgment for 246 dollars. McNimery versus Day judgment for 25.01 dollars.
A string of land and property transfers, guardian, and inheritance notices across Danville and nearby towns. Transactions include Baren Bonnell to Luke Duffey and multiple Lee family deeds to Patrick Lee and John Lee, plus Olive Elmore to Win Westerfield and other transfers involving Indianapolis Frankfort R R Co. and Clifton area parcels.
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