07 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
1
Miss Theressa Bowen leaves Danville for Anderson to teach in winter schools. Miss Kate Lawson marries Lester McClain at a grandparent’s home, and the couple will move to Kansas City. Local weddings, births, retirements, and public notices fill the week.
C. J. Shortridge, a first trick operator at Vandalia, had his new Ford stolen while he left it in front of English's opera house on the circle after work Tuesday night. Police notified. state-wide lookout issued but no sighting yet. Shortridge regrets the loss. theft described as severe as horse stealing.
The C W B M met at the Christian church with Mrs. Ruth Elrod as hostess on Friday September 1. Officers re-elected: Mary Sharp president Opal McDaniel vice president Mary Vaughn treasurer Marie Rector secretary. A program on Bible Study The King's Highway Home Mission in Action and a missionary letter from Miss Elsie Childs Mexico were shared.
The piece argues local newspapers are the best advertising medium for retailers and urges merchants to invest seriously in clear, focused ads. It warns against wasted space and time, urging ads to attract hold and impress, describing how specific, well priced offers beat broad generalities. It stresses detailing products, benefits, and selling price to reach customers.
Weather forecast notes unseasonable coal weather with snow at month end. Early September shows storm period from 2nd to 7th with west to east rains, rising temps, then cooler nights. Central frost line expected 9th to 12th. 14th to 19th storm period brings heat then cool with northern gales and sleet. 21st to 23rd fall begins as sun crosses line. 24th onward winds rise, followed by a cold wave with snow and frosts at month end.
Family gathered at William Lydick home near Amo for a Johnson homestead cedar grove reunion. Forty three members and relatives traveled from Lincoln Nebraska Stewardson Morgan Advance Putnam Hall and other areas. Elder Wil liam 86 Wesley 80 David 78 and Eliza 75 are among the surviving siblings. Hosts were thanked for hosting the open house while others could not attend due to threshing.
Pastor ID E Notano notes from Hebrews 4 12 argue the Bible’s enduring truth when applied, separating evil from good in individuals and society. He observes support shifting from naysayers to loyal Christians and urges continued benevolences.
On Sunday September 3, 1916 at 3 o'clock Miss Faye Derr wed Elsworth Sharp in a quiet home ceremony southeast of Ato attended by close relatives. Rev Tedford officiated and a ice cream and cake luncheon followed. The couple plan to reside southwest of town and will be at home after Friday with well wishes from the Herald and community.
The article outlines who must register including first time voters and those who did not register in their parish, those who registered in 1914 but did not vote, those who registered in 1914 and moved to another precinct, and individuals naturalized since 1914. The guidance emphasizes conformity with registration rules and precinct updates.
Rev D E Noland preached at the Methodist church on six questions from Ecclesiastes 12 13 Fear God and keep his commandments The sermon explored the questions What am I Whence came I Whither am I bound What is my duty What is my danger What is my destiny Each point outlined creature journey eternity moral longing and the path provided by the Gospel with personal choice and divine guidance.
The Friday club held its annual picnic at Mrs M B Cassady's home on a Tuesday evening Aug 20 with most members and families present. Attendees brought well tied baskets and enjoyed a supper and lawn sports before adjournment hoping to return next year with Mrs M E Cassady. The piece ends with a local political joke about the Wilson Independent League and the Bull Moose aligning with the Democrats.
Nine typhoid cases reported in Little and Pittsboro. Plainfield hosts Friends meeting on the 14th. Labor day closures across nearby towns. Ladoga eighth graders learn cooking. Oil strike in Adams township Morgan county awaits further tests. Company K reunion at I W Gray’s in Brownsburg with a noon feast and tales. Noblesville schools appoint Prof A C Payne as principal of a junior school in Cleveland. he stays in Noblesville. Plainfield home of G G Cumberworth ransacked but nothing taken. Beulah Wolfrom and brother William run away from Indianapolis to Cloverdale caught and returned. Jackson and Swearengin escape injury in overturned car near Mooresville. Greencastle grocers end delivery union over price dispute. revert to individual delivery. Pittsboro community club hosts gatherings and dinners. Ladoga canning factory employs ~200, peak output $4000. Corn and tomato crops boost August production.
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