Roth Family Reunites for Christmas in Monticello
The Roth family gathers south of Monticello for Christmas marking the first full family reunion and the first meeting between two relatives. Frank Roth of Simpson Montana visits, meeting his siblings after fifteen years apart. Wig Roth Jr. and his Louisiana Missouri family join the gathering at the parents' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roth
Von
Frank Roth
Simpson
Montana
Mr. Roth
Monticelloy
Wig, Roth Jr
Louisiana
River Project Progress Prompts Objections Elimination
Objections evaporate as backers claim river development to harness Tippecanoe water power nears feasibility. A long disputed plan moves toward onsite work with officials and managers pushing to finalize details for a regional water power scheme.
Happenings Of The Week In White County Neighbors
From Letters of Correspondents special items note Joseph Younger’s illness and home confinement. Wedding of Mager Pierson and Teagid Hashes at the couple’s home drew relatives. attendees included Reeves and Alford families. Local business ads highlight a Swartz cleaning plant and sale notices in Monticello with trains and car listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mager Piersen
ML AL Pherson
Teagid Hashes Sen
Airs Dake Egiehe
Marriamen
Pihe Bods Perents Bs Rew
X 'Fross
Bold Bank Robbery Rumor Triggers Monticello Excitement
A report of a bank robbery near Kentland caused a Monticello alert as two robbers fled toward town. Initial accounts misidentified Culver. later details noted several suspects entering a Culver bank, seizing securities, with three captured and a fourth reportedly taken at Knox. A fifth suspect remains at large as investigators pursue leads across White and Carroll counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Kertlard
Culver
Kentland
Geur
Knox
White
Carrol Counties
O&k
Oo Wee Beg Wee
Pig Club Winners Announced at Whit County Fair
Moss Ireland and Noah Long led the Whit County pig show with top grades. Ireland’s Hampshire pig averaged 133 days for 12 6 ten pounds per pound while Long’s grade sow averaged 1.56 pounds per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Josephine Lele
Towsnehon
Moss Ireland
Whit
Pordue
Nothce Sato
Contracts Set For County Supplies For 1921
Contracts for county supplies for 1921 were awarded at a special Board of Commissioners session in the courthouse. Grail Tritton won wood for the courthouse and jail at 3.50 per cord for brick wood and 3.75 for cook stove wood. a competing bid from John for ind and 84.50 for cookstove wood was noted. The bread contract went to Davis & Son at a stated price. The award covered multiple classes including stationery earth for blanks and other county needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Court House
County Farm
Grail Tritton
John
Wooeburn
Peery
Goliung
Trelan Bros
Idaville
Goodman Company
Harry Schwartz
Davis & Son
Aitby- West
Oh Oh Cindy production to be staged at Strand Theatre
The Young Lads Club presents Oh Oh Cindy at the Strand Theatre Tuesday evening January 17 under Miss Nelson of the John Rogers Fine Producing Company. The show features elaborate technical equipment and dramatic talent, with rehearsals to begin Monday. Money raised benefits welfare work and local clubs.
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Young Lads
Seem
Strand Theatre
Nelson
John Js. Hogers Fine Ducing Company
Miss Nelson
Splunder
Monticello
Fred Bowman
Bowman
Anna Harlacher
Man hospitalized after street incident near Dearborn
Mr Carson suffered a severe knee injury after an incident on Dearborn Street last week. He traveled to Morticello by taxi, sought medical care from Dr AL Cray, and remains at his south Main Street home as doctors report rapid improvement with crutch support.
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Dearborn Street
Chicuua
Monnens
S.A
Oirson
Tavapoa
Beed
Carson
Morticello
AL. Cray
South Main Street
Birth announcement for Helen Jean Wiekser
Mr and Mrs D J Wiekser announce the birth of a daughter Helen Jean on Sunday December 26. Mr Wiekser is business manager of the Democrat Tourr Observer Company. The Democrat-Tourr Observer notes possible errors in next few weeks with understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
Democrat
Herald
D. J Wiekser
Helen Jean Oon
Wiekster
Democrat-Tourrab-Observer Company
Townehth Farmers Plan Evening Meeting at Lathie Schoolhouse
The Townehth farmers group will hold a business meeting tonight at seven o clock in the Lathie schoolhouse on Pres oeeration with tedd jis rewubar in attendance. No special program is planned. attendees may enjoy a fitness prem. Advertise in the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Townehth
Lathie
Goose Haunts Bank Cashier as Frightened Family Meets Hectic Goose
Barney Vogel of Monticello National Bank wrestles with a live Christmas goose brought home from the market. After a chaotic haul and a threat of attack, the bird's escaped wings force a dramatic retreat to inspect a second goose found in the cellar, ending in a perplexing domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Vogel
Monticello National Bank
Benny
Barney
Sin
Bion
Pion
Dbarney
Tiend
Christos
Baynes
Iere
Grand Concert Tonight at Franklin College Mile
Maste lovers of Manticella are invited to a concert by the Franklin College Mile Quartet with the Methodist choir at the church doors opening at seven. The program includes solos duets piano and quartet selections plus a guide quartet. Tickets cost adults 35 cents and children under 12 25 cents. Ford autos advertised in adjoining notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
M. BE. Church
CHOIR
Franklin Collee
Welbo
Pepe
Record of 1920 Local Happenings in Monticello Year
Many events noted from 1920 including new terms for county officials, contracts for Universal joints, census supervisors named, and local deaths. Roads, school consolidation, paving contracts, and band appropriations appear with numerous town and county mentions. Smallpox, marriages, and society items round out the year’s brief chronicle.
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G. V. Love
George W. Gilbert
E. B. Steely
Wm. F. Snyder
Perth Manufacturing Co
P.M. Kent
F. M. Minch
Sam Mac Gowsky
Reynolds
Sam
Albert Marsowski
Neaater Meeker Ge
Indianapolis
Speek
Boo S. Clab
Clarence Sterne
Martha J. Teeter
Mississippi
Samuel G. Snider
West Pane
Deavon
Howell
Chicago
Gordon A. Price
James Wickram Fitty
Flisha Warden
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Pete
WAP
Tbs
Aris
Seer
American Legion
Mieererdt
Stockton
Maytieedee Thoreday
James
Chalmera
Joseph Younger
Arsickie Helvie
Florda
Bis Ilness
Tdaville
Fi. Wright
Lueila
Gies Wright
Elliot Crowell
Ned Tatvis
Mr. Wright
Zion Bethel
Pat ' Minppaeta
Hughes-Pherson
Rem Sith
Plan Community House
Hans
Reeves
Rosen
Bob
Alford
Gerard
Homes
Swartz Peo
Tas Niew Lioention
Belters
Guerartoe Tero
Ot Tehabee
Hofeman Electrec
Montfesl
Stoeflents
Tod Monticello
Thaordas
Fananey
Darce Ad
Clinger
Bar Tog
Automobie and Truck Treen
Cere
Barnes
Daniels Cina, Maeter Sales Cone
Ie Oa
PIG Club
Josephine Ire
Cindy
Y.L. Brb
S. Clus
T. J. Stockton
Christy Farm
Woonticella
HO Johnson
Hamill & Co
Liberty Township
The
Us Cies
Call
Jor Horner
Main St
Montiello
Padiona
Ito
A& Nejd & Courtwright
Lake County
Charles Sib
Institut
Cass Township
Sis
Mac Wauret
VanMeter
Hampehir
Tuptes Sale
Jansea
George Nelson
Schleget
Schuster
Mewster Nemed Astomeer
Lincoln Teague
Padiane University
Disevesier
Core Missioners
Monthaile
Sntes Payne
Edoward Stawes
Stites Tlieh
Jobe Uardenner Srer
Sylvia Robinson
Homer Pree
Lewis Reprogle
Tierat
Renek Rend
Jewel Fo Ward
Arizona
John Bailey
Mass Humnie Bests
Dstine
David
Svandle
Fara Supply Company
Blue Sky Committee
Menon Township
Stephar
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