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Newspaper

Monticello Herald

Location

Monticello, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

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Hardin Lowe Meet Highlights Harding Appeal in Marion Visit

Republican nominee Harry Lowe visits Marion Ohio meeting residents at Lowe home and city, drawing crowds of supporters and tours. Voters see Harding as a steady leader able to unite the nation, with locals noting his simple good nature and potential to advance national policy.

Viper Aiane Collers Tire Mr. Lowe Harding Merton Hee Cubhican Kinodine Rman Tomnaa Marion Cordine Pak Ag Dion de Pteds

Labor Day Picnic for County Blacksmiths and Families

The council invites all blacksmiths from White Newton Jasper and Carroll counties and their families to a Labor Day picnic at City Park on September 6. Committee members include E BR Condo PT W Jenkin and AF Renwick. Prizes dinner and entertainment are planned for about 100 attendees with notices of nearby events and vendors.

White, Newton, Jasper Carroll Labor Day E. BR. Condo PT. W. Jenkin A. F. Renwick

Senator Watson to Speak at Rady Friday Event

A political meeting will be held early Friday after September 3 with United States Senator El Wartsen as a principal speaker. Other speakers include a prospective congressman Will Be Wood and Anuar, inviting voters to attend and hear campaign discussions.

I Radhy United States Dlates” el Wartsen Watsons Eadh Watson Midge Ceredit Corsidera Phat Vane Tyo Senater Eeu Vy Cornitter Pidder

Pease Balb Fans Ready For Saturday Basketball Classic

Old Settlers Dis team faces Yeoman on Saturday in Monticello with both clubs having four wins this year. Yeoman reportedly adds strong players from other areas. Monticello lists its best lineup. Sunday afternoon Sheldon TL visits for another game, Monticello having defeated Frankfort 8 to 3 last Sunday.

Pease Balb Sheldon Monticello Frankfort

Atlases Proving Popular in County War History Series

The Herald reports strong interest in the new atlas collection featuring White Counts athis and local war history. Copies available at the Herald office, advertised as the best atlases published for the county in twenty years with broad public appeal.

Atlas Subscription Milestone Reported in White County

The notice notes Gerbertell of Walcott as the first to subscribe for the atlas in White County. It mentions onset months ago and the Herald’s issuance, with A Boulden aiding in the process and a local acknowledgment of the new atlas distribution.

Gerbertell Walcott White Nes A. Boulden Gierherteh Murennser

White County atlas at the Herald office

The new White County atlas is available at the Herald office for readers to purchase. The notice invites residents to obtain the atlas at the newspaper headquarters, urging timely pickup.

Family Reunion at Sluyter Crave September 4

Notices announce a family reunion for the Imler Sluyver and Malene lines to be held at the Sluyter grave on September 4. The Herald mentions local advertising details and a sale or discount offer from Hamill Co and promotes a White County atlas with war history available at the Herald office.

Imler-Sluyvter Olin Sluyter Crave Mre Imler See

Women Speak on Politics and September 4 GOP Registration

Public notices urge White County women to register before September 4 with emphasis on precincts and local party activity. The piece frames suffrage advances, lists precinct committees and names, and promotes agricultural spreaders from International Spreader and Gardner.

FL R. Gardner

Hamill & Co Promises Greater Certainty in Satisfaction

SoA advertisement touts greater certainty in customer satisfaction through trading with Hamill & Co. The note emphasizes reliable service and trusted dealings as a core benefit for shoppers and merchants.

Hamill & Co

Auto Thief Captured After Rugged Chase Through Corn Fields

Claude Hughes, a deaf mute 21, was arrested by Sheriff Ben Price Jr after a high speed chase through corn fields northeast of Reynolds. The Essex car he drove smashed into a car driven by Surveyor George Thomas, injuring no one. Hughes confessed to stealing the car and cash from a garage but denied taking the money. He was returned to Wisconsin with the vehicle repaired in Monticello.

Claude Hughes Lureno Texas Ben Price Jr Myers Reynolds Sheri Price Hughes Hudson and Essex Company Waukesha Wisconsin Hudson Sen Essex George al Thomas Sim Davisson Sheriff Price Witz Davisson Tie Monticello

Six Thousand Dollar Shoe Sale Promo at Goodman Company

An aggressive sale launches Friday August 27 to convert six thousand dollars of Goodman Company high grade stock into cash. Men women and children shoes across various styles are deeply discounted from regular values. The ad urges visiting the store during Old Settlers Day and promises convincing prices and value.

Cgoodman Company Herald Goodman Company Old Settlers Adv

Funeral Held for Mrs. Lewis Martin in West Point

Mrs. Lewis Martin died Saturday after surgery at St Elizabeths Hospital Lafayette two weeks earlier. Her funeral was Monday afternoon in West Point with many locals in attendance. burial at West Point Cemetery. Special from Brookston reports Carl Kassebaum and Frank Kassibotin injured in a threshing accident, Fracture of the leg will keep him home several weeks.

Reynolds Lewis Martin St. Elizabeth's Hospital Lafayette Paine West Point Brookston Carl Kassebaum Meo Abs Frank Kassibotin Thorakioy Clare Matee TS Vanatta Farms

Farewell Party Honors Rev and Mrs J M Fross at Baker Home

Busy Corner reports a farewell party at the home of J H Baker honoring Rev and Mrs J M Fross. Seventy nine guests attended and presented the couple with a rocking chair and rug. A short program was followed by late supper.

J. H. Baker J. M. Fross Feces

Chalmers Chautauqua Expands With Next Year Contract

The Mutual Chautauqua Company presents a four day event in Chalmers to large audiences. Local committee reports a treasury surplus to fund future entertainments and confirms a new contract for another chautauqua next year.

Chalmers Mutual Chautauqua Company

Burnettsville Class of 1919 Reunion Held at Riverside Park

Special from Burnettsville notes the Burnettsville Eich School Class of 1919 reunion at Riverside Park in Logansport. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Robert Leeter of Chalmers, Geneve Prints of Logansport, Bertha Pilling of Lake Cicott, Fern Shoop Bernice Coble Pauline Chard ner Margaret Chilcott Ralph Musselman Samuel Sands of this place and Olive Kissine er of Frankfort.

Burnettsville Eich School Riverside Park Logansport Robertleeter Chalmers Geneve Prints Bertha Pilling Lake Cicott Fern Shoop Bernice Coble Pauline Chardner Margaret 9 Chilcott Ralph Musselman Samuel Sands This Place Olive Kissineer Frankfort

Teachers for Idaville Named for Coming Year

Trustee Timmons announces the staff for Idaville schools including W. OL. Kiser Walton as superintendent. Frances Mitler Manchester and C Harold Anderson Noblesville named along with Miss Watkins Terre Haute. High school will include Marie Sternhenner Shipshenana and Moore Cain and Benlamine Monticello. Grades include Scroges Tdaville and Hatton Barnettsville.

Timmons W. OL. Kiser Walton Frances Mitler Manchester C. Harold Anderson Noblesville Watkins Terre Haute Sud Marie Sternhenner Shipshenana Moore Cain Benlamine Monticello Scroges Tdaville Misa Hatton Barnettsvile

Married in Chicago for Draves and Anderson

Ehmer Draves son of Charles Draves married Agnes Anderson daughter of Mrs L P Anderson in English Lutheran church South Chicago. Edna Anderson maid of honor Lillian Draves bridesmaid Edward Draves best man Wright Williams usher. Reception at home, couple vacationed in Chicago and plan to reside there with bride’s relatives.

Ehmer Draves Charles Draves Agnes Anderson L. P. Anderson Chicago Edna Anderson Lillian Draves Edward Draves Wright Williams Voung Chas

White County Teachers Institute to Open in Monticello

Teachers from White County will gather at Monticello High School for the annual White County Teachers Institute starting Monday morning August 30. Sessions run all week with talks by W N Ferns and Mrs E O L Cott. two dollar enrollment fee to be paid to the secretary. Trustee Day Thursday.

White County Monticello Teachers’ Institute W.N. Ferns Ferris Institute Bie Rapids Michigan Eo EL OL. Cott Central Normal College Indiana State Teachers' Association Miss Metully Indianapolis Carroll County Institute Sentender

Civil War Veteran Oliver P Swick Dies After Tree Pruning Accident

Civil War veteran Oliver P Swick dies at his South Main home from injuries after a fall of about twelve feet while pruning trees at FE Parrish home. He served in the 67th Ohio Infantry and belonged to Tippecanoe Post G A R. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at his home, Rev Elvin Daniels to officiate, Riverview cemetery interment.

Oliver P. Swick South Main Street FE. L. Parrish South Brot Swick G. R. Coffin William Philips Elvin Danielx Mr. Swick Zanesville Ohio Indiana Margaret Gridith Monticello Deo Ohio Infantry Tippecanoe Post Elvin Daniels The Christian Church Riverview Cemetery

Dinner Party Entertained by Roach Family

J Roach and daughter Margaret hosted a three course dinner last Wednesday at their South Thingis street home. Guests included Miss Lee Brearley Toledo Ohio Mrs. Jessie Burns Boone Town Mrs. Margaret McCollins Greenville OL Mrs. Cages L Helm Greenville OL Miss Fite Wallace Chicago and Mrs Jennie Burns.

Roach Margaret Anna Roach South Thingis Street

Real estate and insurance services advertised

Real estate and insurance ads urge buying or exchanging property and insuring fire, theft, accident and auto. Local advertisers Gorman & Callaway and E.R. Gardner promote services with contact details. A separate note warns against buying wagons at the last minute. Also a dress line at The Pair and war history material at the Herald office.

Gorman & Callaway Monticello

Old Settlers Meeting Plans Big Montiecele Program

Entertainment lineup for the Old Settlers gathering at White and adjoining counties in Montiecele features the Thornton Williams Post over the American Legion. Highlights include band concerts, free entertainment, foot races, a keynote address by Rev. Fred Longwell, elections for officers, a gold headed cane for the oldest gentleman and an umbrella for the oldest lady, plus a basketball tournament and a dance hall event hosted by the American Legion.

White Montiecele Thornton Williars American Legion Associaton Associatiaty Tlfl Palmer Ber Price Willan Auheter Sind Bo BL Baler Treasuhrer Lic Lon Auto Muir Street Vunnine South Bandimusic North Maire Street North Main Street Court House Yard Fred Longwell Old Settlers Association South Main Street

Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic at Columbian Park Today

Members travel by automobile to Columbian Park for the annual picnic. A noon picnic dinner and park playground entertainment follow the morning departure and full day program.

Presbyterian Sunday School Columbian Park

Red Men Dance Advertisement and Local Notices

A fragment shows an event notice for a Red Men dance at their hall on Saturday with invitees and local business ads. It mentions clothing sales at THE MODEL and HAMILL & co, and Monticello Granite Works advertising as agents for Montello Granites. Includes Dr J Gochenour dentist listing with a 25 year note and phone number.

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Harry Lowe Tens Maric Eugter Harding Berg Marien Will Goa Bo Sede Pinot Chen Ey Hamtill’s Senator Watson Ber Yeoman ATLAS White County Atlas Herald Office the Herald of Lee Fiat Nea Hamill Baerega Drs Ohya Crear Uer Hamill & CO Vatitin Nee White County Ballot ING Lidies Ube Helone Republican Party Milthoding Maelds Das, Ac Dads Ds Brehutree Saghalin Fiume Thrace Damascus Jerusalem Ameri Tennessee Mary Lawrie Chatrmman Women's Organization Mead Faye Mittee Tal Tie Creek Qpal George Robinson Princeton R. H. Robin Gn Gertrude Sluyter Charles Schlademan Round Grove George Tinmons Union William Tillett Ora Orton Sav Young George Thomas Auto Thief John Deere Bob Gardner Atronee Ith Bowman Bros Rom Burnettsville Idaville Hamitll & CO Hamill’s. Que Real Estate and Insurance E.R. Gardner New OC Proebaia Famous Harmony Four Henetic Presbyterian S. S. Picnic Chas. W. Hargrave White, Carroll Cass Pulaski Counties Montello Con Toms Monticello Granite Works J. Gochenour
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