County Board Awards 1924 Contracts and Approves 1923 Close
The Board of County Commissioners met in special session to close 1923 and award 1924 supply contracts. T. R. Woodburn Printing won stationery and books. Monticello Herald Company took other printing classes. Chris Cain won groceries. Goodman Company got clothing for county farm inmates. G. A. Stephan secured burial contract. Also approved yearend clerks and recorder terms begin Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
John Mattix
William C. Kinney
Wolcott
Robert C. Hornbeck
Brookston
Court House
T. R. Woodburn Printing Company
Terre Haute
Monticello Herald Company
Levey Printing Company
Wm. B. Burford
Indianapolis
Ft. Wayne Printing Company
Chris Cain
North Main Street
L. B. Elnore
Goodman Company
G. A. Stephan
Smoker & Russell
L. E. Miller
Idaville
G. W. Love
George W. Gilbert
Chalmers High Defeats Alumni In Rough Contest
Chalmers High School defeated the alumni 61 to 28 in a foul filled game. The first half tied 24-24 as Himes led with 24 points and Burgett and Hanford added 14 each. Stoker and Chamberlain each had five baskets for the alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers High
H. S. Stars
Fust
H. S
Himes
Burgett
Hanford
Barr
van Voorst
Stoker
Chamberlain
Fiske O Hara to Appear at Lafayette Mars Theatre
Augustus Pitou announces Fiske O Hara's annual engagement at the Mars theatre Lafayette on Thursday December 27 in his latest success Jack of Hearts by DeWitt Newing. The play features Jack Murnane in a breezy part and includes songs Pretty Molly Malone Jaunting Down to Kerry Beguiling Irish Eyes If I Were King of Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Pitou
Fiske O'Hara
Mars Theatre
LaFayette
DeWitt Newing
Jack Murnane
Fiske
O'Hara
Molly Malone
Kerry
Ireland
Farmers Plan Fine Program at Idaville Institute
The Farmers Institute program at Idaville next Wednesday includes statewide speakers, music, and entertainment. Sessions cover farm management rural credit and community themes with talks by R M Brown Goshen Ind E E Luzadder Redkey Indiana and Rev Robert Ross along with a student reading Mattie's Wants and Wishes Virginia Capes and an Idaville orchestra performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Idaville
Rev. Hicks
R. M. Brown
Goshen
Ind
E. E. Luzadder
Redkey
Indiana
Mattie
Virginia Capes
Robert Ross
Mrs. Sarah C. Young Dies in Indiana
Mrs. Sarah C. Young wife of Frank E. Young of Upland former White county teacher died November 29 after a brief illness. Born near Flora daughter of Martin and Susannah Hoff she married Frank E. Young January 26 1889. Survived by husband one daughter Mrs. Charles R. Smith Delphi and one son Fred L. Young Crown Point plus three sisters. The couple had lived in Upland since last August where Mr. Young became school principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Young
Frank E. Young
Upland
White County
Monticello
Reynolds and
Walcott
Young
Carroll County
Martin
Susannah Hoff
Flora
Public Tax Meeting Held in Monticello Courthouse
A public meeting of taxpayers is planned in the Monticello court room on January 2, 1914 to discuss tax problems and remedies. Speakers include William T. Bosson, president of the Indiana Tax League, and David M. Baker of Indianapolis. A list of local officials signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
William T. Bosson
Indiana Tax League
David M. Baker
Indianapolis
Postage Receipts Show Gain In 1923 Xmas Mail
Postmaster Ben Price Jr and assistants report pre Christmas mail volume for seven days ending Christmas. The 1923 totals exceed the 1919 figures by 181 60, marking the strongest week in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
XMAS
Ben Price, Jr
Will Give Diamond Ring Away This December 31
An ad announces a year end jewelry giveaway, promising a diamond ring on December 31. Readers are invited to place their names in a box in front of the admission area, with S W Thompson signing the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adien
Despondency Led Monon Farmer to Fatal Gunshot
John W Stockdale a Monon township farmer died early Monday from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Ill health cancer of the mouth and despondency were cited as causes. He died at his home seven miles northwest of Manon. Survived by widow a daughter Mrs Cecil L Horne and two sons Homer and Harry. Plans were made for public sale of stock and farming implements due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Stockdale
Monon Township
Stockdale
Manon
Cecil L. Horne
Homer
Walcott Schools
Harry
Buffalo
William Henry Dill Dies After Long Illness at 65
William Henry Dill died Christmas night after a long illness from paralysis at the county farm. He was 65 and never married. The body was taken to his sister Mrs. W D Rotruck near Buffalo, with funeral at her home followed by burial in Buffalo Cemetery. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. Fred Roberts and Mrs. D W Rotruck and brother Frank Dill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Dill
W. D. Rotruck
Buffalo
Dill
Fred Roberts
D. W. Rotruck
Frank Dill
Benefit Play at Sitka Church
A home talent production titled An Old Fashioned Mother will be presented at the Sitka church on a Wednesday evening, January 2, to fund new church song books. The cast lists many characters and admission scales from free for under six to 25 cents for adults, with the show starting at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitka
Santa Helps Four Hundred Children At Christmas Eve Event
About four hundred children in the community received candy and nuts in gift bags distributed by Tri Kappa sorority on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus handed out presents as carols were sung despite chilly weather. Other city groups also aided needy families with food and clothing baskets and donated toys to the Junior Charity Board for distribution to less fortunate children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa Sorority
Santa Claus
E. Club
Presbyterian Church
Junior Charity Board
Thalia Club Hosts Christmas Spirit Party
The Thalia Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Forrest I Gardner's home on South Illinois Street with Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Ralph W Davis as hostesses. Members donated one dollar each for the Junior Charity Board aiding city children, alongside a monthly fifteen dollar contribution through March. After the business meeting gifts were exchanged and guests played cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalia Club
Forrest I. Gardner
South Illinois Street
Gardner
Ralph W. Davis
Charity Board
Three Make Gifts of Self at Christmas Service
A large Monticello Christian church held a notable White Gifts Service with three presentations. Tickets were available without charge until supply ran out, and many attendees praised the reverent atmosphere. Key features included Madonna and cross scenes, gift bearers, angels, shepherds, a hidden choir, solos, quartets, and piano. Three confessions—the gift of self—occurred during the second and third performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
The
Christian Church
Pansy Blooms in Indiana Yard on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day a pansy was found blooming in a Dewey Street yard, as Indiana trails Florida and California in winter tourism and residents report unusually mild weather with early plant life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Florida
California
C. L. Bundy
Dewey Street
Watch Party at M. E. Church New Year’s Eve
A public watch party at the M E church is planned for New Year’s Eve. Everyone is welcome to attend as a general supper is served and proceeds will be added to the church budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Mrs Amanda Crowe Honored On 75th Birthday At Church
Members of the Missionary Society and Sewing Society of the United Presbyterian church surprised Mrs Amanda Crowe last Friday to celebrate her seventy fifth birthday. William Baer died at his daughter’s home near Royal Center Wednesday of last week. He leaves a wife and three children. The funeral was held at the home and burial followed in Davis cemetery last Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society
Sewing Society
The
United Presbyterian Church
Amanda Crowe
William Baer
Julia Carney
Royal Center
Davis Cemetery
Birthday Surprise at Mrs Oliver Seward’s Home
Friends gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs Oliver Seward’s home to celebrate her birthday anniversary with games, music, and refreshments served late.
Kappa Kappa Sigma Hold Turkey Roast At Morris Home
The Kappa Kappa Sigma enjoyed a turkey roast at the home of Miss Ruth Morris Saturday. The house was prettily decorated with Christmas decorations. After dinner the girls enjoyed an exchange of gifts. Mrs. C. C. Howell, Mrs. S. M. Burns and Mrs. Charles Wolfe were special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Kappa Sigma
Ruth~Morris
C. C. Howell
S. M. Burns
Charles Wolfe
True Blue Sunday School Class Christmas Tea
The True Blue Sunday-school class was entertained December 23 by teachers Miss Ola Turnipseed and Mrs James Key at their homes. A Christmas tree and dinner were enjoyed. Attendees included Galen Pierce William Crissinger Daniel Holiday Jimmy Key Freda Turnipseed and Florence Greenlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True Blue
Ola Turnipseed
James Key
Galen Pierce
William Crissinger
Daniel Holiday
Jimmy Key
Freda Wurnipseed
Florence Greenlee
High School Fun Night for Junior and Senior Students
On Friday afternoon four to nine the high school faculty hosted Junior high students with games music and refreshments. At seven Senior high members joined for a town tour to the Violet and a Treasure Island film followed by more activities back at the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Treasure Island
Otterbein Couple Wed In Simple M E Parsonage Ceremony
Miss Clara S Young of Otterbein and Willard A Southworth of Montmorenci united in marriage at the M E parsonage with Rev A A Dunlavy off iciating in a single ring ceremony. The couple was attended by Mrs Arthur Booker sister of the bride and Mrs John H Lytle sister of the groom. Mrs Southworth is a milliner in Otterbein and Mr Southworth works for the Farm ers Co operative Produce Co in Otterbein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
Clara S. Young
Otterbein
Willard A. Southworth
Montmorenci
A. A. Dunlavy
Arthur Booker
John H. Lytel
Southworth
Farmer’s Co-operative Produce Co
Edith Overton
Frank Overton
Lee
Clarence Smith
C. C. Jordan
Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eva Friend
William F. Friend
John A. Rothrock
Bess Harmon
Brookston
Lillie Lods
Majorie
Collision at Broadway and Illinois injures no one
A Ford truck driven by Bert Kirkham collided with a Franklin sedan operated by Mrs. Burdell Baker at the Broadway and Illinois intersection Wednesday morning. Both drivers escaped injury though both vehicles sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Illinois Streets
Bert Kirkham
Franklin
Burdell Baker
Date Your Tale Auction Notice at Delphi Indiana
An auction notice from Coble & Page Delaware, Delphi Indiana lists the White County Federal Farm Loan Association. It names Harry Wedge as president and Jno. Chamberlain as secretary, advertising a Farm Loan with 5 percent interest and reference to the Federal Farm Loan investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Loan
White County Federal Farm Loan Association
Harry Wedge
Tf Jno
Chamberlain
Sec’y
Butler Five Out Plays Legion In Weekend Showdown
A large crowd braved bad weather to watch Butler Five Out play the Legion at the high school gym. Butler raced to a big first half lead, 20 to 0, as their shots went in while Legion’s were off target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Legion
High School
Pat Page
Page
Pat
Page Men
Monticello
Hooker
Nipper
Middlesworth
Griggs
Schooler
Kennedy
Lodis
Victor
Legionaires
Hatton
Idaville
Death of Mrs Shaw shocks Monticello locality
The death of Mrs Elizabeth M Shaw of South Main street occurred Sunday evening after years of poor health. She lived in Monticello in recent years, earlier in St Louis. The body was shipped to St Louis for burial. a daughter Medora Shaw accompanied the remains. A son W S Shaw of St Louis survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth M. Shaw
South Main Street
Ross Groves Becomes New Cigar Store Owner in Monticello
Ross Groves has taken possession of the cigar store and pool room on North Main street, formerly run by Thomas Stockton, following a recent deal. Groves will reside in Monticello with his wife and daughter expected to join him within a month, while Stockton plans to move to Wolcott to focus on that business. Mrs Groves and daughter are visiting California and will return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Groves
North Main Street
Thomas Stockton
Mr. Groves
Monticello
California
Here
Wolcott
Forbis HotelMonti cello sale notice by Cobble Bros
Land or city property sold in 30 days by our new method. See us at the Forbis Hotel, Monti cello, on Saturday p. m. or write us. Coble Bros., Delphi, Ind. November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbis Hotel
Monticello
Coble Bros
Delphi
Ind
Holiday Weddings Multiply in White County This Season
More than usual weddings occurred as six licenses were issued Saturday and three Monday. Edith Overton married Clarence Smith at the Lee Methodist parsonage. Grace Ballard wed Cephas Spear at Guernsey Presbyterian Manse. Opal Warne became the bride of Ross Apple at Monticello Methodist parsonage. Apple works as a Noblesville steamfitter. couples plan homes in farm communities nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
Cupid
Monticello
Opal Warne
South Main Street
Ross Apple
Noblesville
C. C. Jordan
Flee
Monticello High School
Apple
Miss Opal May Berry Weds Charles G Wood at Presbyterian Manse
Miss Opal May Berry and Charles G Wood tied the knot at the Presbyterian Manse Monday at 9 30 in a simple ceremony led by Rev H T Wilson. Attendants were Miss Mae Davies and John Wood. Berry, a Hatton Risser bookkeeper, hails from South Dakota. Wood, son of Mr and Mrs W H Wood of Delphi, works for Carroll County Telephone Co. They plan to live near Delphi after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal May Berry
Charles G. Wood
Delphi
Presbyterian Manse
H. T. Wilson
Mae Davies
John Wood
Hatton & Risser
South Dakota
Mr. Wood
W. H. Wood
Carroll County Telephone Company
Christmas Party for Presbyterian Sunday School Children
Saturday afternoon the Presbyterian Church hosted a Christmas party for seventy children in the parlor. After carols and a program, games and refreshments of ice cream and cake followed as decorations with lights and a large tree created festive mood. Improvement bonds worth 32000 dollars were delivered to W J Nees Co on December 12 1923 and interest at six percent. non taxable. Interested buyers may contact the State Bank of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Ilimeis
W. J. Nees Co
State Bank of
Monticello
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Commissioners
Marie L. Farrell
Stoker Burgett
Paul Farrell Himes
Gosteo Hanford van Voorst
L. Farrell
Farrell
Fiske O’hara
Faiz
Farmers Plan Fine
Idaville Institute
Lewis Goslee
G. R. Coffin, J. Gochenour, M. Rence, Frank McCuaig
Monticello Herald
Lafayette Journal-Courier
Sture
S. W. Thompson
John W.stockdale
Sitka Church
Deborah Underhil Israel
Widder
Bill Pichoir
Miss Lowizy Ks
Retta
Benjamin
Ima Criswell
Bessie Grassmyer
Isabelle Simpscott
Bere
Clara Ward Sukey “Pindle
Widder’s Mite
Agnes Sluyter
John Underhill
Guy Coonrod
Charles Underhill
Jake Grassmyer
Jonah Quackenbush
C. D. Imler
Jeremiah Gosling
Don Hughes Enoch Rowe
Quintis Todd
Ea. W. Criswell
Pansy
Herald
Reynolds
Burnettsville
Guernsey
Chalmers
Headlee
FORD
Coble & Page
General and
Shaw
ST. Louis
CIGAR
Grace Ballard
C. A. Ballard
Cephas Spear
Stewart Ballard
Nellie Sutton
Spear
James Spear
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