Fatal Accident at Stilesville Involving Hicks Boy
A 14 year old, Glen Hicks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar C. Hicks, was killed when a Ford mail truck driven by Rufus Scotten ran over him after he and other youths climbed aboard for a ride. The incident occurred Monday evening near Stilesville. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Stilesville Christian church, with burial in the Stilesville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilesville
Glen Hicks
Edgar C. Hicks
Rufus Scotten
O. M. Scotten
Amo
Scotten
Hicks
Glen
Phillips Reunion Held at Broad Ripple Park in Indianapolis
The eighteenth Phillips family reunion gathered 68 relatives from Coatesville Fillmore Greencastle Brazil Indianapolis Arlington Rushville Frankfort Lafayette Kokomo Marion and local attendees included Henry Phillips A O Phillips C W Bridges Allen Campbell Emma Phillips and others. Next year’s reunion is planned for Riverside Park Indianapolis on the last Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Broad Ripple Park
Indianapolis
Coatesville
Fillmore
Greencastle
Brazil
Arlington
Rushville
Frankfort
Lafayette
Kokomo
Marion
Henry Phillips
A. O. Phillips
C. W. Bridges
Allen Campbell
Emma Phillips
Harrison Shields
Frank Johnson
Hezzie Masten
Martha Masten
Riverside Park
Changes Hands The Cloverdale Graphic Sold
The Cloverdale Graphic has changed hands from Floyd Dun can to C A Wampler editor of Gosport Reporter and Harry Wyble of Camden Ind. Wyble will move to Cloverdale about Oct 4 to edit and manage job work while linotype composition will be done at Gosport for both papers. The new publishers aim for success in Cloverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale Graphic
Misses Qual
Esther McAvoy
Floyd Duncan
C. A. Wampler
Gosport
Harry Wyble
Camden
Ind
Wyble
Cloverdale
Danville Banker and Judge Thomas J Cofer Dies at 84
Thomas J Cofer, 84, president of First National Bank Danville and former judge of Hendricks circuit court, died last week. Civil War veteran with Indiana units 16th and 7th regiments and 9th Indiana cavalry. Admitted to bar in 1872. Survived by two daughters Mrs Zimri E Dougan and Mrs Thomas R Barker, both of Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Cofer
First National Bank
Danville
Hendricks
Indiana Volunteers
Indiana Cavalry
Cofer
Zimri E. Dougan
Thomas R. Barker
Injured Woman Returned Home After Picnic Mishap
Taken Home Mrs Mellie Storm who was hurt by a merry go round at a Saturday picnic was taken to her Bethel area home Friday after staying four weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs R G Storm. She is not improving quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellie Storm
Bethel
R. G. Storm
Mrs Pierson Undergoes Eye Operation in Hospital
Mrs Bob Pierson of New Winchester went to an Indianapolis hospital last week for surgery on her left eye. She had suffered eye trouble for over two years and undergone several prior operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Pierson
New Winchester
Indianapolis
Families Report Safe Arrival From Holly to Lindsay
Reached Holly O. K. Word and Albert Runnels along with Vern Walton families say they arrived at Holly California all okay. They likely left Holly for Lindsay California before this week’s paper goes to print.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Runnels
Vern Walton
Holly
Cal
O. K
Lindsay, Cal
Advertising in The Herald Is An Investment
A concise note frames advertising with The Herald as an investment rather than experimental. It emphasizes lasting value, measured reach, and business results over fleeting impression.
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The
Herald
Pretty Cloverdale wedding unites Gladys Knoy Lyon
One of the prettiest weddings of the mid summer season occurred Thursday evening at the Cloverdale home of Mr. and Mrs. George Knoy. Their daughter Miss Gladys married Glen Houck Lyon son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Lyon of Greencastle in a formal ceremony.
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George Knoy
Cloverdale
Gladys
Glen Houck Lyon
Francis M. Lyon
Greencastle
Local News Highlights And Social Notes From Hadley And Surrounding Areas
Mrs Frances Poer and son Luther visited Charley Poer in Hadley while Mrs Char ley Poer remained poorly. Wiltsie Stewart bound over for circuit court on a 700 dollar paternity charge. C W E M auxiliary meets at the Christian church Friday afternoon. Lee Montgomery returned from Kankakee Illinois to visit family. Al Montgomery of Indianapolis also came home. Moss Wallace and family and Mrs Kate McClure visited Dr Shartle and wife in Stilesville. Geraldine Hadley visiting sister Mrs Charles Gambold in Silver NY. C M Paddock Orlando Butcher and families joined Frank Brown and Mrs S L McCamey in Cloverdale. Elizabeth Yeager of Pittsboro spent time with aunt Mrs Julius Hubble. R E Watts of Pittsboro visited Tuesday. Mrs Osborne Rudd of Bridgeport with Vern Rudd and family and Mrs Bertha Rudd of Indianapolis visited Mrs Hester Lydick. Putnam county Sunday school convention set for Green Castle Christian church on Sunday Sept 19. Mrs Charles Montgomery and Mrs Arthur Millman aided daughter and niece D D Bodenheimer and Mrs Haas as far as Indianapolis.
Tuesday Club gathers for current events and Armenia papers
The Tuesday club met with Mrs. G. W. Bryant on Aug 24. Members answered roll call and discussed current events. Ada Draper and Margaret Hill presented papers on The Country of Armenia and Their People. Guests Mrs. Grace Harlan and Mrs. Geneva Herod attended. Next meeting with Mrs. James Masten on Sept 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bryant
Armenia
Ada Draper
Margaret Hill
Grace Harlan
Geneva Herod
James Masten
Model Husband in Town Disputed Over Bedtime
A local tale recounts a man famed as a model husband who, in a quarrel with men, submits to his wife in all things. One evening visitors found his wife on the front porch while he upstairs called down asking if he should change clothes or go to bed, saying he had forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubby
M. E. Church Schedules Quarterly Conference
The Coatesville M. E. church announces preaching at 10:30 a.m. Sunday and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The fourth quarterly conference will be held next Saturday evening Sept 4 at 7 30 p.m. All members urged to attend. Pastor C N McBrayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville M. E
C. N. McBrayer
Women Celebrate Suffrage Victory in Coatesville
Consternation gave way to cheer as church bells rang at noon when news spread that women won suffrage. In Coatesville residents learned the 19th amendment marks a major civil liberty advance and rejoiced without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coatesville
Exchange of pulpits in Belleville and Cherry Grove
Carl Cooper of Cherry Grove and Rev C N McBrayer of the local M E church exchanged pulpits Sunday evening. Cooper spoke on The Plowman using Luke nine verse 62 as text and delivered a well received sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cooper
Cherry Grove
Belleville
M. E
Rev
C. N. McBrayer
Mr. Cooper
Jesus
Indiana Voter Registration Times Expanded by Legislature
A special session of the Indiana legislature changed registration hours to open from 8 AM to 9 PM. The previous law listed 2 PM to 9 PM. Any person aged 24 and over must register on Saturday September 1 or Monday October 4 if they wish to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Miss Peacock Weds Mr Ray L Nelson in Plainfield
Miss Lenna M. Peacock a nurse who tended flu patients in Coatesville area married last week to Ray L. Nelson. Both reside in Plainfield and plan to make their future home there with best wishes for happiness ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenna M. Peacock
Coatesville
Ray L. Nelson
Plainfield
Clark man eyes Elrod street project start
Sam Elrod of Clark South Dakota visited town last Thursday evening and Friday morning on business. He indicated readiness for the new Elrod street to be built. The town board held a meeting with no remonstrances, making a future start probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Elrod
Clark, S. Dak
Elrod
Beech Grove Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Sick List
Mrs. Joe Harris and Miss Luna Lisby are on the sick list but improving. Mrs. Charles Peer, now of Hadley, was taken to a hospital for an operation. Austin Smith and family visited relatives in Boone county from Saturday to Monday. James Dale and wife visited their son near Elizaville Wednesday and attended a reunion at Laban Sunday. Relda Smith visited her sister Mrs Gladys Kersey and brother Austin Smith, then returned home Saturday. Jerry Lisby moved to Coatesville Wednesday, and Herman Cline moved into Jerry's house. Rain is falling, badly needed. Mrs Batman returned home Sunday after a week with relatives in Boone county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Harris
Luna Lisby
Charles Peer
This
Hadley
James Dale
Will
Elizaville
Laban
Relda Smith
Gladys Kersey
Austin Smith
Sale bills printed at reasonable prices at The Herald
The Herald office promotes prompt service with sale bills printed at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Blaze Defeats New Ross 11 to 8 To Extend Streak
The Blaze baseball club defeated New Ross 11 to 8 away, aiming for a tenth straight win. Hutch stole home to tie the game 4 4, Currie drove in runs with a three bagger, and Welch, Stewart, Scott, Sullivan, Blue pitched steadily as Danville plans a Blaze park game next.
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Blaze
New Ross
Montgomery County
Hutch
Danville
Bluze
Scott
Sullivan
A. Stewart
Poten
Pruitt
H. Montgomery
Smith
Montgomery
Welch
Stewart
New Ross Walker
Cotrell
Grey
W. Grey
Braton
Eee
Currie
R D Phon
Ey G . S Grey
N Ross
Blue
Walker
September Moving Conflicts Shift Local Farm Residences
Oliver Grimes and family moved from the John Gross farm north of Reno to the Ed McVay farm on Sand Ridge northwest of Coatesville. Ed Bidgood and family moved from the Charles Christy farm northwest of Reno to the Grimeses vacated property. Charles Christy and wife plan to move from the Elmer Wallace residence in Coatesville to their farm this week. Frank Ellett and family moved from the Wes Ellett property in south town to the David Wallace farm near Broad Park. Jerry Lisby and family from near New Winchester moved into the Ellett property yesterday which he recently purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Grimes
John Gross
Reno
Ed McVay
Sand Ridge
Coatesville
Ed Bidgood
Charles Christy
Grimeses
Elmer Wallace
Frank Ellett
Wes Ellett
David Wallace
Broad Park
Jerry Lisby
New Winchester
Ellett
Counterfeit War Savings Stamp Tiers In U S District
Capt Thomas E Halls head of the U S Secret Service in Indianapolis reports agents visiting postmasters and banks in the district. A 1919 war savings stamp counterfeit so well made it requires a magnifying glass to detect. Banks are being asked to verify currency or coin received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Halls
U. S. Secret Service
Indianapolis
United States
Deaths in Danville Last Week Honor Aged Residents
Among the town’s recent deaths are Elizabeth A Alexander 91 Benjamin F Howell 86 Mary L Homan 77 James R Dale 73 and Sterling R Holt who died at Geo Brills home. James G Hunt and daughter Ethel and Clifford Hunt of Greencastle visited Cleveland ten days as guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Crimnell. Mr Crimnell formerly telegraph operator at Reno and Mrs Crimnell is daughter of the late Zith Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Elizabeth A. Alexander
Benjamin F. Howell
Mary L. Homan
James R. Dale
Sterling R. Holt
Geo. W. Brill
James G. Hunt
Ethel
Clifford
Greencastle
Cleveland
Ohio
Wm. Crimnell
Crimnell
Zith Hunt
Reno
Recruiting Surge Boosts Marine Corps to Peak Peace-Time Temps
Marine recruitment is rising sharply with midsummer targets near a high for peacetime. Before the war the smallest service averaged 500 men per month. current signs show August figures likely to easily double that total.
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Marine Corps
Local notices and family greetings from Danville district
Obituaries marriages and social updates flow through Danville area pages. Mrs. Jerry McCaun dies at 48 after illness, daughter of pioneer Perkins. Labor Day and school openings noted. Mrs. Olive Baughman moves to West Main with teaching post. Ralph Ash suffers head injury on motorcycle near Greencastle. Visits among Hadley, Wayne county families. Miss Mary Hunt returns from summer in Midwest to teach in Frankfort. Wid Walton family visit and baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Flarman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry McCaun
Danville
George Perkins
Olive Baughman
Greencastle
Chancey Sutherlin
West Main Street
Baughman
Mary Hunt
Michigan
Wisconsin
Coatesville
Mervyn Flint
Frankfort
Wid Walton
Granville Harmon
Flarman
Dugald M- Defends Poetry In Glasgow Dinner
In Macleod's early Glasgow days a celebrated poet Dugald M- faced ridicule from peers. He rose at a public dinner and declared poetry the language of tempests and oceans, the voice of Sinai thunder, noting five published volumes and a recent edition sold for five shillings sixpence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Macleod
Glasgow
Dugald M
Duegald M
Dugald
Sinai
Indies
Nearing Culebra Cut The Navy tug and battleship scene
A Navy seaplane view near Culebra Cut shows a small tug guiding a battleship through the Panama Canal. The caption notes size isn’t everything as brains count in the Navy and many vessels are part of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Panama Canal
Culebra
U. S. Navy
Navy
Local families visit relatives and attend reunions this week
Mrs. Will Shuck and daughter Mary join Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Campbell for a Wednesday visit with Misses Lucy and Lela Gallett. Several residents travel to Indianapolis for the Campbell and Henderson reunions. Morris Campbell, Alva Wright, and others attend sales and visits in North Salem and Terre Haute as families plan moves and gatherings.
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Will Shuck
Mary
Hunt
Mrs. Campbell
Lucy
Lela Gallett
Real estate transfers reported by Danville firm
Abstract and Title Guaranty Co reports transfers in Guilford and Washington townships and nearby areas. Names include Anderson, Bly, Davis, Moore, Sellers, Fige, Anderson, Jones, Cassidy, Leach, Taylor, Reeves, Brewer, Harris, Tharp, Earhart, Hoff, Lount, Po Ruse, Crane, Johnson, Harold, Hope, Campbell, Benbow, and others with parcels ranging from 1 to 64.80 acres and prices from 1 to 17 875 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin W. Anderson
A. Emmett Bly
Guilfod
Washington Townships
Herald Advertising Opens Doors for All Readers
Herald ad spaces promise broad reach as businesses consider new revenue streams. The notice pitches starting now to monetize readership through advertising opportunities.
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Thomas J. Gofer
Holly O. K
Frances Poer
Luther
Charley Poer
Wiltsie Stewart
Irene Petty
C. W. E. M. Auxiliary of the Christian Church
Lee Montgomery
Kankakee
Ill
al Montgomery
Moss Wallace
Kate McClure
Dr. Shartle
McClure
Windy Wilson
Chicago
Geraldine Hadley
Silver , N. Y
Charles Gambold
C. M. Paddock
Orlando Butcher
S. L. McCamey
Harvey McAninch
Elizabeth Yeager
Pittsboro
Julius Hubble
R. E. Watts
Osborne Rudd
Bridgeport
Vern Rudd
Bertha Rudd
Hester Lydick
Bernice
Putnam County
Christian Church
Charles Montgomery
Arthur Millman
D. D. Bodenheimer
Haas
M. E. Church Notes
Registration of Voters
Miss Peacock
H. Elrod
Beech Grove
Boone County
Herman Cline
Jerry
Blaze Dafeathew Ross
Ralph Ash
John Shelton
J. W. Stewart
Wayne County
Levi Stewart
Levi
Eva Walls
Mrs
Alva Wright
Clyde Walls
Alice Ransom
Morris Goodwin
Campbell
Johnson County
Herbert Lawson
North Salem
Ava Morgan
Charley Snodgrass
Sarah Snodgrass
Terre Haute
Maria Campbell
Charles Ruark
Morris Campbell
Shuck and Henderson
Garfield Park
Emma Garrett
Hlinots
Frank Gircett
Frank Woods
Grace Morgan
Lela Arnold
Mary Shuck
Title Guaranty Co
Danville, Ind
Harvey W. Davis
Lula Moore
Eel River Township
Grant Sellers
Eel River
Ada B. Fige
Charles Th Anderson
Walter Cox
Harry Miller
Mary Lindsey
Sherman Lindsey
North
Elizabeth C. Jones
George W. Cassidy
Center Township
Elizabeth Leach
William E. Taylor
Union Township
Clifty QO. Reeves
Eliah Brewer
Franklin Township
Benjamin W. Harris
Harry E. Tharp
Brownsburg, St
Nona Earhart
Brownsburg
James M. Hicks
Charles
Hoff
Lincoln Township
Cleo Lount
George Po Ruse
Su Aerss
Coly Township
Isaiah GC. Crane
Alezander Johnson
Washington Township
Alva N. Harold
Lot In
Edgar W. Ellis
Olivia Hope
Lethia
Nica Benbow
Yoo
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