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Coatesville Herald

Location

Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1920

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Herald Advertising
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