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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
8
A speech urges improving teaching to equip citizens with basic homely principles and a clear view of government and the Constitution. It emphasizes that departures from constitutional guarantees threaten chaos and notes Theodore Roosevelt era contexts and Republican ties.
A chaotic scene interrupted a Democratic candidate event as a crowd vocally pressed questions and disrupted speakers at the venue. Reported follow up plans include a scheduled public address by VM at a later time.
A marriage license was issued Monday for Donald Leland Stanford of Brookston to Alice Gertrude Chamberlain of Brookston. Donald is son of Mr and Mrs John Edward Stanford and Alice is daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Warren Chamberlain.
Monticello residents are urged to use the public library as a community asset. New shelves feature Health Education in Rural Schools and Warblers of America among children's magazines like Companions and St Nicholas.
Mrs. Lewis Martin was taken to the hospital at Lafayette last Thursday for an operation which was successful and is now as well as can be expected. She will likely return home in a couple of weeks.
Wilbur Smith sustained severe burns to his hands last week while working in his garage. Dr. Netherton provided treatment and Smith is recovering as rapidly as possible.
The Headlee Ladies' Aid and Sunday school class host a Thursday evening social at the home of Mr and Mrs J H Baker in honor of Elder J M Fross and wife. All friends invited and guests asked to bring well filled baskets for the premium supper.
The Baptist church Ladies Missionary Society will entertain the Presbyterian church Society at their August meeting Friday at the home of Mrs Elia Moods. The program topic is Unoccupied Fields. A mite luncheon will be served followed by a social hour.
Rev. F. Sharpe and family with Grace Michael of Liberty Center visit Amanda Sharpe and son Dester in Idaville. A reunion Friday brings Roy Sharp and family of Monon, plus Hay, Fred Savior, and his wife and son from Burnettsville.
A 14 year old boy, son of A W Douglass of Chicago, died by hanging at his Monon home after a prior quarrel with his mother. The funeral was held at the Methodist church with interment at Belord. Police found evidence the rope was used to frighten his sister and the fall failed to kill him. He would have entered high school this year. He is survived by his parents and two brothers.
The Louisville camp used for WWI drafts and housing the First Division is to be abandoned and salvaged with disposal by May 1930. Names of related units appear but details are fragmented. estimated supplies value reaches 925 million dollars.
The wedding took place at St. Anthony's church in Gidianapolio on Tuesday morning. Tabison, tied to the Securities Tenet Company of Kadiannape, acted as long-time representative from the casities at White and Palaski and was cashier of the Monteres bank. The bride had worked in Indianapolis for two years. After the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip to Baltimore and Washington and will live in Indianapolis.
Women from Morocco Henselaer Goodland Remington and Monticello joined in Fountain Park for a Club Day staged by the Remington club with programs by Miss Martha Capper and Miss Ellen Cochran. Mrs E Rumpler State Federation president spoke and Mrs Elizabeth S Stanley of Liberty addressed the audience on temperance. Readings and a soprano solo enriched the program. Two registration chances were offered for September and October 4.
A farmer in the countryside drove his family to a band concert, parked near Warner Bros, and found a Plymouth Rock chicken perched atop the car. Laughter followed as he kept the bird safe inside the vehicle until departure, averting potential poultry theft.
George A. Matthews of Lafayette and George Nixon of Benton County purchased the J. G. Hardebeck estate farm in White County. The 320 acre property lies between Reynolds and Seafield, with the heirs taking a brick garage at Fair Park as part of the consideration.
Plenty of money to loan at 5 1 2 percent interest. T W O Connor Monticello Ind May 22 11. Wanted Pennsylvania System Northwestern Region desires to buy.
The James McCollum residence on High street is offered for sale. It lies by the Tippecanoe river, covers about two acres with fruit trees, and features a large brick and frame house. A bargain is available at once. contact O’Connor for details. Correspondence with I B Thomas Purchasing Agent Insurance Exchange Building Chicago Illinois.
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