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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
1
A mangled text fragment discusses Tippecanoe lore with references to Lisanti, Gavin Cherie, Turgecek, Padisas, and other names. It mentions a version of the tale tied to springs, rivers, and native and settler storytelling, noting possible popularity and misreadings.
Selected items from letters of correspondents summarize weekly happenings in White County towns and neighborhoods. An editorial note mentions Reynolds Hey and A P Lindherst in Decatur with unclear details about service dates, travel, and pastoral status amid regional changes.
The Hare cat Mrs. Nancy Eo Taylor hosted a gathering for the Splat Theadios and the Missioners Society of the Presbyterian church. Speakers included Mrs. Biota Tomah and Mrs. Frank Deneidon. attendees enjoyed a reception and chats on Friday.
Special from Brookston reports Raymond Peer and Miss Dorothy Wallace sick with diphtheria at Goat School. Precautions are in place to prevent spread while Red Cross nurse Miss Tinnie Pestooowr provides medical inspection and care at the school.
Fairview friends report the marriage of Edwin Pherson to Frances Fitver of Lagansport last Sunday. Pherson, a former local resident, served in World War I and studied at Lovansport Business College before two years of employment in Lovansport.
Last Thursday Mrs TE AL Sewerto entertained with a dinner in honor of a birthday. Guests included Mrs Ai sual AMTrs Stewart, Mr TP Wo steer, Mr Charles Chatton and families, and others. A sumptuous dinner followed and all enjoyed the day.
Adphus Scipio, a well known resident of Chalmers, died yesterday morning at Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota. He had gone to Rochester with his son Ernest about two weeks ago for examinations. The body is expected to arrive in Chalmers today accompanied by the son, with no death details available at this time.
Special from Burnettaville reports the death of Mrs BE Toward in Chicago, following pneumonia after a visit. She leaves her husband and a Chicago daughter Mrs Marenrer Stewart, with other relatives. Remains returned to Lovansport for funeral services at Presbyterian church and interment in Mt Hope Cemetery. Reverend officiating.
Two weeks remain until Christmas and the community is urged to visit the fair for gift options. The Herald office advertises a variety of attractive Christmas greeting cards and related items available for purchase.
1923 motor vehicle license plates and chauffeur licenses begin in the Herald area office. Mrs. Belle Gardiner leads the local staff as applicants rush to obtain licenses. Certificates proving car ownership must be shown, and fees are paid in cash or certified checks. Three thousand passenger car plates, 276501 to 270500, are stocked for distribution along with track plates 11501 to 41780 and motorcycle plates 6287 to 6290.
Fourteen White County 4 H Club members with County Agent Roscoe Fraser returned home after a Chicago visit for the International Livestock Exposition. They toured shows and exhibits, attended banquets, and met leaders from commerce and agriculture while viewing stock shows, carload lots, and the Field Museum.
Monticello groups led by the American Legion Post and committees mobilize to aid poor and childless families with food clothing and small luxuries. Donations of clothing cash and goods are requested with a Sunday basket delivery and a Monday free theatre show for children under sixteen.
Mrs Delilah Moore aged 86 died after a lingering illness at her home 717 North Railroad street early last Thursday She was widow of George W Moore born July 1 1836 and lived in White County forty years Survived by seven children Della Zonta Alfred Moore James Moore Charles Templeton Willebur Thomas and Rose Moore Funeral services were held Saturday at the family home Rev C Dobson officiating Interment Monticello Cemetery.
Wolers and Rubenstein plan to keep their Monticelia operation in the Moarhaus building on South Main Street. After weeks of prearrangements and cooperation with Chamber of Commerce officials the owners decided to stay and expand on site rather than relocate to a Michi an City. The new space will allow more packing and quicker shipments to the Michigan City area with a contract to be finalized this week when Wales and Rubenstein visit Monticello.
The Lowe condemnation case at Lafayette with Judge Charles W. Moores as special judge postponed Monday due to attorney illness. Tuesday arguments focused on whether the power company must secure permission from the Public Service Commission before dam location under state supervision. Judge Moores will rule Monday with trial to proceed then. The Exchange Store announces extended hours next week and another ad promotes Walter Dainy or Wallace Records as Christmas gifts from Ackerman Music Shop.
Police describe a thirteen year old girl about five feet five inches tall weighing 135 pounds with brown hair and eyes, last seen with a heavyset man in a Ford sedan. The pair were reported traveling toward Detroit seeking work, with a sheriff questioning but releasing them to custody briefly at a meeting near the Puans Homes. A photo was sent to Sheriff Price.
An automobile accident on the Davis Ferry road north of Lafayette left Jimmie Wagner, 13, with a broken leg after a horse driven school hack stopped for him. Perry Condo was arrested in Lafayette for speeding and driving without lights. released on bonds. Condo’s car damaged. hack driven by Russell Gerard. no other injuries reported.
Aiss Margaret Tedford Vege delivered mature plants from the Capos Book Price home on West Broadway. Seeds sent from the south were planted last April and bloomed white in October before dying. Seven plants were shown. Brunswick items now on the floor are sold for Christmas delivery. Ackerman Music Show prompts early selections for Christmas delivery.
The Fair features a dare line of copyright books along with Boy Scout and Campfire Girls titles and books for the little folks, emphasizing a broad reading selection for families and youth.
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