Influenza Outbreak Prompts Countywide Quarantines
An influenza surge hits the county with 500 cases reported between December 2 and 11 and daily new cases from 30 to 150. Quarantines are set in Monon Prince ton Honey Creek and Chalmers as health officials urge strict measures. Monticello remains spared but sees some new cases in Union Township. The County Council will meet December 21 to fund outbreak responses amid rising deaths and economic loss.
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Monon
éMticer Greist
Princeton
Honey Creek
Chalmers
Monticello
Union Township
Monticello Lyceum Show Delights Audience
The Ketchen Cox Company opened the lyceum course as three young ladies with violin cello piano and vocal performed refined music to general satisfaction. The second act featured Bill Bone in a strong set of numbers during last evening’s program.
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Monticello
Ketchen Cox Company
Lyceum
Emda
Bill Bone
Hutordus
The Edison Diamond Disc and Music Store Ad
An advertisement promotes The Edison Diamond Disc as a phonograph with a seal and highlights Edison and Victor Records. It mentions Goodman Co and Ohio Farmers Insurance, with sales by two auctioneers, a list by Cable & Page, and holiday store hours beginning December 16 at the Fair Store. CORN SHOW HERE.
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Edison
Victor Records
Cable & Page
White County Better Farming to Hold Victory Corn Show
Final arrangements for the White County Better Farming Association fall meeting moved to Friday December 20. L. B. Clare of the Federal Land Bank will explain the Farm Loan law, and Prof. T. A. Coleman will discuss veteran reintegration and farming careers. Exhibits judged by Indiana Standard of Perfection with four ribbons per class.
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White County Better Farming Association
White County
T. A. Coleman
Indiana
Aikton
Middle West
Bausman
Jefferson
Adams
Carroll County
Slippers for the Family and White County corn contest
The store offers assorted slippers for the family at 3.50 each and highlights a boys corn judging contest for White County youths aged 14 to 18. Entries close at 10:00 a.m.. top three individuals form a team for the State contest at the Farmers Short Course in January.
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White County
Pioneer Widow Almira Woltz Dies In White County
Mrs Almira Woltz died at her daughter Mrs Jones Brearley’s home Tuesday evening after a long illness. Funeral set for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Brearley home with Rev F Lovis of the M E church officiating. burial in Monticello cemetery. A White County pioneer born in Ohio April 30 1828 she came to Indiana as a child with her family. Surviving children include Marcellus Waltz of Logansport Mrs hk B Sellers and Mrs Jones Brearley.
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Almira Woltz
Jones Brearley
Brearley
F. Lovis
M. E. Church
Logansport
Hk. B Sellers
Record of Soldiers Induction Bulletins Mailed
Local Conscription Board sends bulletins to soldiers relatives and last employers to record each induction and determine industrial status. In White County no major congestion is expected, but the listings aid veteran placement and future employment after discharge.
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Conscription Board
Casaiv
Felix Roth Paralyzed by Stroke at Home
Felix Roth suffered a left facial paralysis from a stroke at his home Tuesday evening about 10 30. He had retired quietly and slept through the incident until his wife heard his strange breathing and summoned Dr Greist. No serious results are anticipated.
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Felix Roth
Greist
Freak pig shown as Acting Sheriff brings odd animal
Acting Sheriff Hughes displayed a freak pig in the city on Monday. The animal belonged to Lewis Funk near Buffalo and was born dead with a cowlike head and front feet but no hind legs.
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Hughes
Lewis Funk
Buffalo
Christmas Red Cross Roll Call Planned in Township
The Union Township committee schedules a nine district membership drive next week with district captains named for city areas. Rural captains pending. a workers meeting at the library Saturday at 3:00 pm will receive instructions and supplies. headquarters at the courthouse staffed by a coordinating committee.
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Union Township Committee
Union Township
C W. Baker
Ora Hamill
M.T Didlake
George Thomas
Anna Miller
Court House
Local Girl Weds Fred Shook in Yeoman Area
Miss Mary Julia Cain daughter of Mr and Mrs Cris Cain of North Railroad street married Fred Shook a prominent Yeoman farmer at the Methodist parsonage Sunday at five with Rev F L Hovis officiating. The couple will reside on a Yeoman area farm.
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Mary Julia Cain
Cris Cain
North Railroad Street
Fred Shock
Yeoman
F L. Hovis
Imag
Ahat Tone
Shook
When's a bootlegger a bootlegger Reynolds Letter
Three soldiers just discharged from Camp Taylor discuss a bootlegging tale in Reynolds. They describe a Colored boy who offered a nip and asked for three dollars for a pint of whiskey, then disappeared leaving the man waiting.
Beautiful neckwear and Christmas savings sale in Monticello
Advertisements celebrate affordable neckties priced 25¢ to 42.50 and promote the Christmas Savings Club with December 16 checks at Partners' State Bank. Listings include auctioneers, lighting, insurance, storage, silverware, Victrola ads, and sample overcoats priced at 20 to 30 dollars.
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Monticello
Christmas Savings Club
Partners’ State Bank
Eo Sam
Ohio
Victrola Christmas Offer From Farners Insurance Ad
An old advertisement promotes Victrola and Edison products for Christmas entertainment by McCormack Gluck Caruso and Sousa with delivery options from 22.50 to 225 dollars. Fair payments offered. Beginning Monday December 16 at Ohie Farners Insurance Company KK M- Childers agent advit SAM SAYS: Men’s silk knit mufflers priced 1 to 3 dollars.
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McCormack
Gluck
Caruso
Sousa
The
Goodman Co
Edison
Advlt
Sam
Death in Missouri Triggers Funeral Arrangements
Mrs. J H Culp received news Friday of her brother in law A M Parcels death in Missouri due to pneumonia after influenza. J H Culp and Frank Overton left Friday to attend the funeral. Other notes cover Home Economics Club plans in Idaville with Nelle Flaningham assisting, and temperance work organized by James Malone in Fairview involving Zion Bethel and Sunday School activities.
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J H. Culp
A. M
Missouri
J. H. Culp
Frank Overton
Idaville
Nelle Flaningham
Home Economies
FL Hanna
Fairview
James Malone
Buffalo
Zion Bethel
Malone
Returned serviceman Cochran ends Washington visit in Bur Nettsville
Mr Cochran and his family, from Washington, returned to Bur Nettsville last Friday after discharge with other candidates. He will resume his law practice in Tacoma after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs LE Cochran. H R Cornell wins prize at the International Stock Show in Chicago with a senior red polled bull car and three cattle, while eight of twelve exhibitors suffered influenza.
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Burnettsville
Cochran
Washington
Tacoma
Reynolds
H.R. Cornell
Chicago
Joseph Kestel
Manhattan
Illinois
Cornell
Stores Open Until Christmas in City
Beginning next Monday evening all stores in the city will stay open each night until Christmas to accommodate shoppers who cannot shop during the day.
M E Church Revival Gains Unusual Local Interest
Revival meetings at the Methodist church run through December 22 with strong weekday attendance. Rev Robert Q Kimberlin of Delphi preaches nightly and Sunday at 7. The choir, directed by Harry Maxwell of Green Castle, grows from 40 to about 50 voices this week. A men’s session Sunday at 2:30 features speaker Doe TM Lane of Lafayette.
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Methodist Church
Robert QO. Kimberlin
Delphi
Kimberlin
Harry Maxwell
Green
Doe
Lane
Lafayette
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call targets universal White County joiners
Campaign begins December 16 with J W Gardner of Reynolds as White County chairman. The drive promotes membership only at one or two dollars with an option for the Red Cross magazine. Memberships expire December 31, 1918 and aim to mobilize every loyal American for European relief.
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Universal
Red Cross
J. W Gardner
Reynolds
White County
Ted
Aimerican
Mar. Gardner
The
Europe
Dolar
France
Belgium
Servia
Rouma
Armenia
Palestine
American Red Cross
Notice to Food Handlers on Mandatory Physical Exams
Employees and others serving food in restaurants cafes hotels and other venues must pass a physical examination before a licensed physician under Public Health Service rules. A U S inspector will arrive soon and those without medical certificates will be arrested. Local health officers will issue certificates. Examinations may be obtained before any licensed physician H W Greist County Health Commissioner.
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United States Public Health Service
United States
H. W. Greist
The Handkerchief Store Christmas Silk Hanky Sale
A vintage advertisement for handkerchiefs offers plain embroidered laced and initial designs in silk crepe de chine. Prices range from 3 to 50 cents. Also promotes winter waterers that won’t freeze to twenty degrees below zero from Richey Pierson & Scott.
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The
Goodman Co
Richey Pierson & Scott
Men’s Silk Shirts In Large Assortment From Five To Ninety Seven Fifty
Sam Says offers a broad selection of men’s silk shirts with prices ranging from five dollars to ninety seven fifty. The ad highlights a wide variety for shoppers seeking upscale apparel.
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the Goodman Co
Adult Edison and
Vietrolas
Fair
Clore and
Coleman
West Virginia
Ohio River
Fred P- Biederwolf
Goodman
Ohio Farmers Insurance Company
M- Childers
Advit
Pioneer
Mary Cain
E. M. Childers
Ohio Farmers
Jackson
North Main Street
Hirch
J.C. Collins
Ricbey Pierson & Scott
Herald
Castle
Maxwil
Maxwell
Dep Club
J. W. Gardner
Drive
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