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Newspaper

Monticello Herald

Location

Monticello, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1920

Page

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Old Settlers Day Plans Include Monticello Game

Old Settlers Day will be held Saturday August 28 in the city with a baseball game pitting Yeoman against Monticello as a key afternoon event. Committees from Thornton Williams Pot of the American Legion organize free amusements, music by the city band, basket ball and other attractions with cash prizes and concession stands listed by organizers.

Thornton Williams Pot The American Legion Senic Yeonan Monticello Baker Ye Gav Pregmen Heinelading Woostrom Tdavilles Barcers Brookston Wol Olds Merion Monticelot Peres Walter OS Teady

Henry Hershberger Dead in Burnettsville Area

Special from Burnettsville reports Henry Hershberger a well known farmer collapsed at home after a day in Logansport. Survived by Regina Hershberger wife three sons John and Richard of Logansport Fred near the parental home and a daughter. Grandchildren also survive. Funeral services held at nearby cemetery.

Burnettsville Henry Hersberger Tashone Logansport Hershberger Regina Hershberger William Johnson 4Rewsanne Tree Sons John Racard Lovanspor Fred Ule Rade Lotte Tedurvilie

Engagement Announced Between Miss Clendaniel and Mr Bausman

The notice states Miss Clendaniel a Kennedyville area graduate of the Women's College has taken an agricultural course and manages her father's farm near Kennedyville Maryland. Mr Bausman is described as a brother of PLR Hausman and a Newark resident with ties to the family.

Koliaeihie Petes Rey Clendazeel Robert Tops Pacersnu Hose Truitues Oktober Fae Bausman Plr Hausman Newark Wangslow Clendaniel Iz x Women's College Haveng Kennedyville Ine

Concert at Bell Center With Noted Artists

A Bell Center concert is announced featuring renowned performers. The event highlights include a selection of musical pieces and guest appearances by several celebrated artists, drawing local attendance and media attention.

Bell Center

Sold Monon Business Reopens Under New Ownership

A Monon business changes hands. Sackett becomes the new owner and plans to continue operations. Voters must register by September 4 or October 4, 1920, with September 4 as the key deadline.

Business Men's Picnic at City Park Next Friday

The Commercial Push Club backs a community picnic for city business people and assistants at City Park. A north vs south side baseball game will lead events under H L Miller and Welter Ray, with races and games planned. Proceeds fund playground equipment for park youth.

Ptone Commercial Push Club Ctty North Side South Side H. L. Miller Welter Jray Mantieette Lendine

Local couple wed in Chicago ceremony

Miss Miriam Humphrey daughter of Mr and Mrs C Humphreys and Wallace Sawyler of Gy mm were married Saturday at 1 30 PM in Chicago with Rev Austin Hunter performing. The bride a nurse from Monticello and graduate of Gitman TL High School and Frances Willard Training School. The groom a Monticello resident and former World War I veteran. They returned to Monticello to celebrate with family and kept the marriage quiet until Monday.

Monticello Chicago Miriam Humphrey C. Humphreys Wallace Sawyler Austin Hunter M. E. Church Gitman, TL. High School Frances Willard Training School Ang Sines Tiesto Garfield Parl Hospital Cheige White County Nayler Flo Sivler Caime Gauty Semdin

Shoe shop moves to North Main building

W A Rice, who ran an electric shoe repair shop at Main and Washington, has moved to the former Brown factory space on North Main street.

W. A. Rice Main and Washington Streets North Main Street Bo Schoor

Real Estate and Insurance Offerings Listed

Real estate exchange opportunities and insurance services advertised. Fire, life, accident, auto coverage available. Contact Gorman & Callaway of Paper Pi Manticella, Indiana.

Gorman & Callaway Pape Pi Manticella Ind

Red Men Dance Vow Reader At Parade

Vague notes warn voters to register for November by September 4 with deadlines stated. A garbled message mentions Hamill's and cautions about tall blocks to bats. No clear event details beyond election registration dates.

Hamill

White County Atlas and World War History Ready for Distribution

The Herald announces a new White County atlas and world war history. It contains about 102 pages with county maps, township pages, a state map, a 48 page world war history, population data from the 1920 census, automobile highways, and an honor roll of White County servicemen. Price is 8.25 dollars in half leather or 6.25 in cardboard binding, with subscriptions included. Limited copies available. orders urged by phone, letter, or in person at the Herald office.

White County The Herald Indiana United States Europe Asia Minor Africa Red Cross Herad Wei Feral Office Herald Ofice

Enlistments Secured and Recruits Sent to Indiantown

The recruiting officer for the United States Army secured two enlistments last week in Monticello. Carlton A. Sweet and Willard Nichol left Friday for Logansport where they were accepted and sent to Indiantown then to St. Louis. They enlisted in the cavalry for three years.

Montcello Carlton A. Sweet Willard Nicholaus Logansport Indiantpelis

Hamill's fall blocks and Belgian fur bats advertised

Fragmentary ad copy lists prices and products from Hamill's, including poultry market mentions, a Tunisia Tunisia note, and Monticello Cranite Works. The text promotes bargains, optimistic trading, and a monumental work sale with references to Belgian fur bats and fall blocks in a dated register context.

Hamill

Registration for November voting under new clerk system

Voters must register for the upcoming November election with two registration opportunities on September 4 and October 4. The article names Republican and Democratic registration clerks appointed by the Board of Commissioners and lists clerks by township and precinct, noting both men and women may register for the first time.

Board of Commissioners A. K. Sills Jr Michael Renek Republican Democratic Central Committees Jig Creek Paul Carr Henry Bardonner John Ward Wallace Watts D. Cass John Harvey D. Critten D. Thi George W. Catt Bert Eldridge O. A. Meks George A. Jacks Prairie Frank Myers John Rogers Weuh Non R Carl Bahling D. Fourth Precinct James H. Barr George J. Kuns

Western inspection trip packs west with farm bureau leaders

P R Bausman Indiana farm bureau secretary joins a 26 state delegation traveling by special car for two day stops in Denver Salt Lake City and coast to study California fruit production and marketing. John G Brown of Monon heads the Indiana federation party with plans to gather data over about two weeks and return ready to report.

P. R. Bausman West American Farm Bureau John G. Brown Monon Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations Denver Salt Lake City California Barsran Mr. Brown

Monticello Seeks Local Backing for Indiana State Chamber

Indiana field representative C. E. Wilkison urged Monticello and White County business men to join the state chamber drive. He cited statewide progress toward organized business cooperation and benefits from coordinated action, including freight-rate relief won via the Interstate Commerce Commission and the 4th Liberty Loan. Wilkison plans a weeklong visit to discuss local services and traffic department aid.

Monticello Indiaana State Chamber of Commerce C. E. Wilkison Indianapolis White County Wilkison Indiana Taaiena State Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission State Chamber Pee Anne Wikison Wilkisn

A New Record for Benton County Land

James Lohman sold his 240 acre farm north of Fowler last week for a record price of 475 per acre. Another party offered 500 per acre for 160 acres of the same farm, but the seller refused to split it.

James Lohman Fowler

Dentist Dr J Godhenour Promotes Tax-Saving Register Dates

Dr J Godhenour a dentist with 25 years in one Monticello office advertises saving on purchases at HAMILL S. He urges residents to register on September 4 and October 4 with tax savings in mind and promotes a seasonal sale.

J. Godhenour Monticello

Boost Monticello Day At Fountain Park Assembly

Monticello Day aims to be the big event at Fountain Park with Monticello Concert Band in new white uniforms and Elmore's Harmony Four. Citizens are urged to decorate cars and join a ten o clock start, with tickets available at Elmore bakery to support the assembly.

Monticello Fountain Park Elmore Harmony Four E. B. Elmore Ora Hamill W. T. O Dowd Myr. Elmore Indiana Hingis

Occupy New Building by B. and H Auto in Monticello

The B. and H. Auto Sales Company moves its Monticello station to a new terra cotta building at Main and Marion streets with a 50 by 34 showroom for Ford cars, three rooms, updated service equipment, and an Indianapolis expert overseeing installation. A Monon project is also planned with occupancy soon.

B. & H. Auto Sales Company Monticello Monon South Maimemmeet See On See Marion Indianapolis Ford Fordson B W. Bresee L.L. Hartman Rochester Messrs. Bresee and Hartman

Women Speak Concerning Politics Through Herald Columns

Republican women of White County urged active political participation and suffrage in a lively column by Mrs. C D Meeker. The piece argues for joining parties, attending meetings, and making politics a daily duty to secure broad, intelligent state and national reform.

White County Democrat Reaaarchican Manda Problen

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