Straw Hat season fun and local visits fill week
Local notes report Straw Hat season shopping at Frank Nolans and guests visiting from North Carolina Lafayette and Chanute. Farmers benefit from recent rain with Mammoth Cave trip mentioned. Community events include Children's Day at the Methodist Episcopal church and Epworth League District meeting. Dr Charles J Brockway found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in Tippecanoe court with potential prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Monticello
Elmer Congram
Francesville League
Trinity At
Lafayette
Kentland
Charles J. Brockway
Tippecanoe
Brockway
For Sale Five Passenger Auto by M H Rice Francesville
Classified notice stating a five passenger automobile with self starter good tires and electric lights is for sale by M H Rice of Francesville. The seller wishes to dispose of it and will sell on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Rice
Francesville
Winona Telephone Company to raise rates
An advertisement outlines five years of company data reviewed by an accountant under Indiana Public Service Commission supervision. It argues higher labor and material costs justify rate increases and compares favorably with other utilities. Directors have funded extension cable and three tons of wire to improve country lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Winona Telephone Company
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Public Service Commission
Taggart Hotel Opens at Bass Lake Season
The Taggart Hotel opens for the season at Bass Lake with Mr and Mrs Will Bogin in charge. They spend about 3000 dollars for a dancing pavilion to run three nights weekly for the public and Sunday sessions, while other nights are reserved for exclusive club parties. A good orchestra will provide music.
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Taggart
Bass Lake
Will Bogin
Fire destroys farm house garage and car near Monticello
A lightning storm sparked a fire that destroyed the Robert Million farm near Monticello. The dwelling occupied by Cloyd Million and family and the garage and automobile burned quickly after the car horn alerted residents. A short circuit in the car wiring is suspected as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Million
Monticello
Cloyd Million
Christian Workers Plan Friday Meeting and Bonnets
Community notices describe an all day Christian Workers meeting at Mrs. A C Mallons home Friday and a bonnet making program for those interested. James Hayworth and Orla Claus are at Mayo Clinic Rochester for eye surgery and care. The Women's Missionary Society hosted a June 16 gathering in honor of District Secretary Mrs F R Liddell with a program on missions and music.
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Christian Workers’ Conference
Christian Endeavor
Christian Church of
This Place
F. R. Liddell
Laporte
Gary L. Cook
Indianapolis
Ruth Day
Marion
Indiana
James M. Work
Crawfordsville
Bertha Hayworth
Harry Foster
H. G. Jones
A. C. Mallon
James Hayworth
Orla Claus
Rensselaer
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minnesota
Mr. Claus
Mr. Hayworth
Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church
James Hill
Alice Hill
Liddell
Wheat outlook of country encouraging
The Agriculture Department estimated 1920 total wheat production at 781 million bushels, 160 million below 1919, with spring crop at 277 million and winter at 505 million. The May May update notes an improved outlook despite a large drop from last year, and the outlook remains near the five year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Monticello Votes 609 to Approve Brick Road Bond Issue
Monticello residents decisively backed a $190000 brick paving bond with 739 yes and 130 no votes at the primary. The state tax board blocked the issue citing lack of substantial outside benefit, prompting criticism that distant officials misjudge local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Monticello
State
Para
Indianapolis
Indiana May Host One of Four Balloon Stations
Indiana may be chosen as a site for one of four transcontinental dirigible balloon stations. Government plans call for a large hangar and buildings if selected as a supply base. F A McGregor of the Federal Experimental Station discussed potential sites with Indiana officials in Indianapolis. Possible locations include coal-field areas to obtain a mine pit for a helium gas tank, with Terre Haute and Vincennes mines to be investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hoosier
Illinois
F. A. McGregor
Federal
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Francesville Seeks Bids for Road Oil Sale
Notice to bidders. Francesville Clerk-Treasurer will accept bids for 14 barrels more or less of No 4 road oil, bids close Friday June 25th. No bid under seven cents per gallon accepted. Barrels reserved by town as property of oil companies. S. A. Losh Commissioner. C. V. Burson Clerk-Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francesville
S. A. Losh
C. V. Burson
Nolan's Special Inducement Draws Local Attention
Found string of keys noted at the office. Mr and Mrs Frank Bechdolt of Lafayette visited relatives here last Sunday. Contractor Reimschneider has placed rock on Pelsey road west of town. Car shortages delayed construction but the division freight agent resolved it. Jentz road north of town will begin construction later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan’s
Frank Bechdolt
Lafayette
Reimschneider
Pelsey Road
Jentz Road
Won Bank Reorganized in Monon Names Directors and Capital
About seventy five subscribers met last night in Monon to reorganize the Won Bank. They signed a charter and named directors including Joseph Minch Chal G Brown W J Hinkle Dr Storge R Clayton Mrs C M H Horner and B B Curtiss. The bank plans a capital of 50000 by July 1 with good will and expected assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Monon
Monon Dbra
C. M. Harich
Monon
Farmers’ and Traders’ Bank
Joseph Minch
Chal
G. Brown
W. J. Hinkle
Storge R. Clayton
Detroit Motor Co Opens Overland Route For Cars
Old Motor Co of Detroit ships cars via an Overland route for the first time. Ford company faces rail competition as dealers press for direct orders, with concerns of lost revenue to railroads. Dealers predict future Ford shipments may move without rail transport to reach destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Motor Co
Detroit
Theompany
Ford Company
Ford
Eschbach Leads State Board of Accounts to Record Recoveries
The Indiana state board of accounts reports 352,481.16 in recoveries during the first year under chief examiner Jesse E Eschbach. The June 1 1919 to June 1 1920 period shows gains exceeding the prior year and a net increase in recoveries of 152,324.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Accounts
Jesse E. Eschbach
Eschbach
Armenian relief clothing drive for winter aid
State officers urge community to collect clean usable clothing for Armenian women and children suffering after the war. Men’s wear accepted but orphans widows and girls are prioritized. monetary gifts encouraged. Deliver at Mallon’s store June 21 to 26 to ship by June 28 under Mrs. U. C. Mallon.
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Rocky Mountain
Christ
Mallon
U. C. Mallon
Misses from Valparaiso University Visit Over Sunday
Miss Florence Gant, Lera Lenore McMurray, and Miss A Overman returned from Valparaiso University for a Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gant
Lera — Lenore McMurray
Miss A Overman
Valparaiso University
Divorce Decree Heralded as Blessing in Delphi Ad
Inez M. Koonsman of Delphi proclaims a Carroll county court divorce granted June 3 1920 as the Lord’s greatest blessing. The advertisement appears in a Delphi weekly, noting Mrs Koonsman won freedom from her marriage in the suit.
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Inez M. Koonsman
Delphi
Carroll County
Wolves Run Loose In Pulaski County
J. F. Horner owner of Horner Garage tells of a recent incident while he and several men demonstrated an automobile in Pulaski County. They spotted a wolf crossing the road within a short distance and saw two more near a nearby ditch prompting advice to carry a shotgun during motoring.
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J. F. Horner
Horner
Mr. Horner
Pulaski County
Jackson Highway Being Improved North of Rensselaer
The state highway crew reconstructs the Jackson highway north of Rensselaer. Stone dressing extends to Norman corner but work stops for more stone. crews shift from Burk corner north using gravel from the Loughridge pit. Road widening aims for first class quality. some repairs near Remington use coarse stone.
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Jackson Highway
Rensselaer
Norman Corner
Burk Corner
Loughridge
Remington
Rensselaer Republican
Nation to Face Sugar Rationing Across United States
The nation will be placed under war time sugar restrictions starting June 21. Special Assistant Attorney General Antrim W. Riley announced in New York the measure aims to ease an acute sugar shortage nationwide.
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New York
Antrim W. Riley
Riley
Flour sale at old prices offered this week
Barrels of flour offered at 15 cents per barrel with Marvel at 16 cents. buyers urged to pick up Friday or Saturday or call No. 3. Those with flour booked asked to collect this week if possible.
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Marvel
Cone
Excursion to Michigan City by Monon Railroad
The Monon announces its first excursion to Michigan City on Sunday June 20. Trains run from Indianapolis arriving here at 10 35 and Michigan City at 12 30. Return from Michigan City at 5 20. Fare 1.02 plus war tax. Frank Rees station agent.
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Monon
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Frank Rees
Pump water with 14 HP gas or oil engine ads
Hot weather increases water needs so a 14 H P gas or oil engine can handle pumping. The ad promotes International and Fairbanks machinery and hardware store offerings in hardware, furniture and implement sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Fairbanks
Lurber
Monticello Doctor Plans Alaska Medical Mission
Dr. H. W. Greist of Monticello and his wife and two year-old son David will depart in July for Wales Alaska on the Seward peninsula near the Siberian coast. He will survey Eskimo health needs under church direction as a medical missionary and assess government hospital requirements. He will travel along the Alaska coast and visit the Diomede islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Greist
Monticello
David
Alaska
Greist
Presbyterian Church
Br. Greist
Alaskan
Diomede Islands
Reduction in War Department Staff Ahead of July 1
Clerical employees of the War Department will be let out by July 1 due to congressional cuts in appropriations. Since May 1 about 100 men and women have left the force and the staff will drop to about 7,000 by July 1, reflecting the reduced appropriations.
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Usand
War Department
Congress
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George Haring
Bessie
Rome City
Eddy
Jennie Gibson
Stella
Chanute
Kansas
Tom Wise
W.C. Haymond
W. C. Richardson
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Kentucky
Mammoth Cave
White County
Methodist Episcopal Church
T. M. Wise
Charles Hubbard
E. R. Burget and Son
Miami
Harry Wise
Chas. Cordy
Gillam
Prank Tillet
Republican
Frank Lowery
Winamac
James Doyle
Gary
Ed Doyle
Telephone Company
Christian Workers of the
Christian Church
Ross Nelson
WON Bank
Jesse Eschbach
Wheatfield
Cele- Shriner
Boone Grove
Mural Temple
Mystic Shrine
Imperial Council
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Oregon
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St. Paul
Canadian Pacific
Banff
Alberta
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Vancouver
B. C
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Shrine E
Murat
Murat Temple
J. H. Kahley
W. S. Martin
Mat.Shields
Oasis
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