Consolidation election planned for Union Township and Monticello schools
An election to decide whether Union Township and Monticello city schools will consolidate is set for the latter part of January. The city school board and township trustees directed the election, with date details to be announced next week after arranging inspectors, voting places, and notices. Supporters say consolidation will improve education at lower cost, with buses and more teachers.
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Union Township
Monticello
Holiday Greetings From Monticello Herald Compucns
In a holiday message the Monticello Herald Compucns extends best wishes for a merry season and a prosperous New Year to readers, patrons, and friends. The note expresses appreciation for their support and notes the coming festive period before Christmas.
Court Disposes 100 Plus Docketed Causes in November Term
More than one hundred causes on the White Circuit Court docket were disposed of during the November term which adjourned last Saturday. Court officials and attorneys were busy throughout the term and although no important cases were tried a large number of small cases were closed.
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White Circuit Court
Christmas Dance Planned by Local Young Men
A committee of young men plans a Christmas dance at Hed Men hall on Friday evening December 26 with Livewood's orchestra, expecting a large crowd and a festive event. The Fair advertises gifts, records, blankets, and clothing as Christmas shopping options, inviting shoppers to browse in the evenings and find suitable presents for family and sweethearts.
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Hed Men Hall
Livewood
From Garret to Cellar Tragic Stairway Accident
Three year old Bobby Carson fell from a temporary stair over a basement opening in the Carson farm home north of town. He landed on cement, suffering cuts and a head shock but escaped serious injury due to boards over the opening breaking the fall. The Carsons recently moved into a near completed new house and use a temporary stairway.
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Garret
Bobby’ Carson
Spencer Carson
Carson Farm
Carson
Bobby
Reynolds
Jane Trvine
W. Gardner
Gardner Home
Irvine
Quiet Title Case in Tippecanse County Draws Ten Attorneys
Charles Simison via Gaylord and Sills sues to quiet title over seventy acres in Tippecanse County. The case grows from a prior quiet title action as creditors press attachments and a deed to Simison is recorded after a missing party allegedly enlisted in the army and traveled to St. Louis. Lawyers Gaylord and Sills represent Simison.
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Gaviord & Sills
Montivello
Lafayette
Tippecanse
siNoquiles South
Hatavette
Posit
Wis
St. Louis
St Louis
Charles G. Simison
Sullivan
Simison
Gaylord & Sills
Christmas program draws crowd at Christian church
A large audience attended the church Christmas program titled White Gifts for the Kine. Several classes offered gifts at the foot of the cross including provisions to aid city families. The event emphasized charitable giving and ministerial relief for orphans.
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Christian Church
Acting Commiss in charge of deporting undesirables noted
Fragmentary text mentions Byron H. Ubl of immigration and orders related to deportations. It references a rendition of Emma Goldman and events in January with club theatre directions and a push by business interests. The readable fragments imply a public notice of actions by immigration authorities.
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Byron H. Ubl
America
Emma Goldman
Priental
Young Pial Club
Ights
Ticello
Arsfi
Heeri
Iub
Welfare program at Christian Church supper
The city’s welfare program will be served by the ladies of the Christian Church in the church dining room at seven o’clock. The menu includes turkey and other fare. After serving, a short program will follow and include an address by a State Highway Commission representative.
Councilman Resigns. Wilson Named to Succeed
At a special County Council meeting in this city on Saturday Levi Souligne of the Second district tendered his resignation. The council accepted the resignation and named Martin G. Wilson of Wolcott to succeed him.
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Levi Souligne
Martin G. Wilson
Wolcott
Reed Van Voorst named soloist at Marion Institute glee club
Reed Van Voorst son of Mr and Mrs Bert Van Voorst and student at Marion Institute Marion Alabama has been named soloist of the school's glee club This first year at the institution makes the honor doubly meaningful to him and his friends and family
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Reed van Voorst
Bert van Voorst
Marion Institute
Marion
Alabama
Glee Club
van Voorst
Reed
A Holiday Wedding And Local Notes From White County
Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Gladys Morehouse and John Jarvis at the bride's home on Tuesday December 23 at high noon. Benjamin Carr, stationed at Fort Sheridan, is home for the holidays before a planned schooling. Rev Felice plans revival meetings January 4 with Rev C S Jones and Mr Renn assisting. The M E church observes a watch service on December 31 with oysters and social hour at Ko of PL hall. all welcome.
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Brookston
Gladys Morehouse
John Jarvis
Lee Morehouse
Benjamin Carr
Fort Sheridan
Sitka
Felice
C.S. Jones
Burnettsville
Renn
M. E
Reynolds
Ko of PL
Sleds and more sleds at The Fair
Rol call will be observed at the Methodist church next Sunday night and all members are invited to attend. The Fair features one new and three slightly used Vietrolas and two slightly used TMdi scus taken in on Brunswicks. Also a large line of Toilet Goods including Ivory Ware, face powders and perfumes. Pyrex Oven Glass sold as Christmas gifts. Beads in new styles and 1847 Silverware.
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Brunswicks
Ackerman Music Shop
Soldier Joe Key Bravery and Tragedy Highlight Family Notice
Joe Key enlisted in 1917 left a young wife and three month old daughter. He earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery in the Telephone Department and endured long hospital treatments abroad and in the U.S. He was discharged and returned to work but soon fell ill from exposure and weather in the trenches. He received disability payments and insurance, ensuring his wife and child would be supported for many months. The Red Cross Home Service offers free help with benefit papers.
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Joe Key
Huot
Joe
U.S. A
Dor
Enougl
White County
Sam
Home Service Section
The
Red Cross
Auctioneer ad offers truck hauling and real estate inquiry
An old ad urges readers to contact Frank Britton or Lew about hauling services for a variety of items and to discuss real estate opportunities. It emphasizes a die track and hauling hogs cattle and household goods.
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Frank Britton
Lew
Children Sell Seals in Union Township Drive
The Red Cross Christmas seal sale by city school children in Union Township yielded a strong total of 83.02 dollars. Sixth grade led the effort with the highest room total 14.63 dollars, and individual grades posted varied results across the south building.
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Red Cross
Union Township
Wright Clark Nuptials Solemnized at Home of Bride Parents
Estel L. Wright became the bride of Galen Clark of Lafayette in a Sunday ceremony at the Wright home on East High street read by Rev Curtis M. Wright. The couple will reside in Lafayette after a short wedding trip, with a home at 20 South Sixth Street.
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Charles W. Wright
East High Street
Estel L. Wright
Galen Clark
Lafayette
Curtis M. Wright
Arrowsmith
Illinois
Wolcott
Clark
George Clark
Sitka Neigborhood
South Sixth Street
May
Mrs. Clark
Delphi
Entertained Winners After Club Contest
After a Sections A and B contest at the Young Ladies Business and Seoul Club, Section B was entertained by Section A at Mrs. Bred Bowintan's West Broadway home. About forty guests attended as Christmas colors decor, a Christmas tree lit the room, and Santa Claus distributed gifts after refreshments.
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Young Ladies Business and
Seoul Club
Bred Bowintan
West Broadway
Santa Claus
Box Social at Buffalo Promises Community Evening
The Christian Endeavor Society of Buffalo hosts a box social in the Buffalo schoolhouse next Saturday evening. The public is invited and urged to attend. Proceeds will support the society’s work.
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Christian Endeavor Society of Buffalo
Buffalo
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the Goodman Co
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Dli
Byers
Zeumedal
Vou
E.R. Gardner
Bobby Carson
City
Vietor
Edison
Goodman Co
Victor
Edisons
Aye
Rickey Pierson & Scott’s
Fane
Ching
China
Bin
United States
Uhl
Russia
Citigen
White Co. Loan, Trust & Savings Co
Thompson's
Dye & Gardner
Richey Pierson & Scott's
Bay Pleasant
Atten
Aah
Lories
Vietrolas and
Lavallieres
E. R. Gardner
Silas
Kuppenheimer
Chalmers
Has. Orner
Osa Grafton
White Oak
M. E. Church
Richey Pierson & Scott’s
Uncle Sam
Emma Holladay
Home Service
Buick
Chevrolet
Dye & Gardner's
SAL Conde and Son
Pather
Aether
Thompson's Jewelry Store
Dre & Gardner's
St. Richey Pierson & Neott's
Dye & Gardner’s
Thompson ‘S
Gardner
Thompson’s
Toggery
Wright-Clark
BOX Social
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