White County jury first to include women in history
The White Circuit Court recently featured a historic jury with women Katie Summers of Round Grove Township and Ida Rodlove of Idaville serving alongside men, including Summers' husband Henry Summers. The term opened with a will contest over Amelia Russow's estate, verdict favoring the defendant, followed by burglary trials against Eddie Burke and William Clayton tied to C A Ballard's Guernsey store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
Katie Summers
Round Grove Township
Ida Rodlove
Idaville
Fowler
Ida Godlove
William R. Wolf
Lew. Matthews
Frank Powell
Nati Summers
Creorge Bissonette
George F. Baker
Vernie A. Hayes
Vinvis Powler
Henry Summers
Wallace Atkins
Charles Schrader
Carr
Gaylord & Sills
George W. Kassabaum
Palmer & Marvin
Eddie Burke
William Clayton
Vernie Hayes
Wilson F. Pettit, Jrs
John Hoch
Charles Nebrader
John North
Ben Paker
Levi Matthews
R. B. Wilson
John Peters
C. A. Ballard
Guernsey
Mr. Burke
Herald
Burke
California
Chiyton
Oregon
Ballard
Saunders
Slenker
Clayton
The Fair Offerings and Monticello Sale Notice
Face care items and cosmetics featured at THE FAIR. Underwear and Hosiery promos at THE FAIR. Cable Bros Polish Hog Sale announced at Monticello with 35 bred sows and gifts. Shield's public sale lists 27 horses and mules 21 cattle hogs and sheep on March 9 near Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable Bros
Poland
China
Monticello
Shield
Reynelds
Lucille Phillips to Wed Paul Edmondson in Champaign
Lucille Phillips will marry Paul Edmondson of Indianapolis in Champaign Illinois on Saturday February 26. Phillips daughter of the D D Phillips has lived in this city and Champaign and worked in a bank He is a teacher in Indianapolis and will relocate there with his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Edmonson
Indianapolis
Champaign
LuciLe Phillips
Paul Edmondson
Miss Phillips
Joe D. D. Philips
Illinois
Edmondson
Paul Kingsbury
Grace Edmondson
Big Sister
Cty
Minstrel Show Wowed Monticello Audience
Thornton Williams Post No. 8 American Legion staged a large minstrel show directed by Duncan Kerr. L. D. Carey hosted with a strong supporting cast including Glen Hodshire Reed Van Voorst Chester Loughry and Bill Griffin. A Monticello Male Quartet Frank Darrow and Kerr led numbers with encores and a grand finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Thornton Williams
American Legion
Duncan Kerr
L. D. Carey
Glen Hodshire
Reed van Voorst
Chester Loughry
Doc
Hartman
Buzz’' Malone
John Reeder
Henry Bracker
Bill’' Griffin
Frank Darrow
Ray Peter
Raymond Coble
Walter Simons
Phineas Young
L. B. Flmore
Genevive Hickman
Helen Rand
Monticello High School Girls Glee Club
Ruth Vogel
Darrow
Kerr
Ruby Harrell
Edith Wigmore
Reynolds Five Lose to Wolcott on Home Floor
The Reynolds five basketball team fell 13 to 10 to Wolcott on Reynolds floor Friday evening. It was the fifth meeting with Wolcott this season, and the first game lost in the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Wolcott
Walcott
White Oak School Tops Spelling Match at Belle Center
White Oak school wins two prizes at the spelling match held Friday afternoon at Belle Center. Mable Pierce takes third prize in the eighth grade and Alice Baker wins first prize in the sixth grade. Pierce and Elsie Lyelesty serve as alternates for White Oak.
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White Oak
Belle Center
Mable Pierce
Alice Baker
Pierce
Elsie Lyelesty
Hawkins Celebrate Twentieth Anniversary in Brookston
Mr and Mrs William Hawkins celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary Friday evening in Brookston R 35 They received many fine pieces of china and refreshments were served Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs John E Stuart and sons Lee and Lawrie from Fire Mr and Mrs Dwight North of Podger Mr and Mrs Guy Stewart and James Heman and family of Brookston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hawkins
John E. Stuart
Lee and
Lawrie Offire
Dwight North
Podger
Guy Stewart
James Heman
Brookston
Shorthorns on Exhibition at National Congress Show
R Wolverton, president of the White County Shorthorn Breeders Association, exhibited three fancy Shorthorn cattle at the National Shorthorn Congress Show and Sale in Chicago. Queen Carrie is touted as his prize cow. He will remain in Chicago through the week after a business trip Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay R. Wolverton
Chicago
Carrie
Wolverton
White County
Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Mrs Melvin Dies After Long Illness
Idaville special report notes the death of Mrs. Melvin at her son Thomas J. Melvin's home south of town Tuesday morning after a long illness. She leaves two sons two daughters and several grandchildren along with four brothers and many relatives. Funeral held Thursday afternoon in Monon where she formerly resided.
Minch Boy Suffers Broken Ankle After Roller Skating
J Preston Minch, son of Mr and Mrs F M Minch, broke his left ankle in Monticello on Saturday afternoon while roller skating. He was taken to Dr Crays office where the fracture was reduced and then returned to the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs George Minch. He is resting as comfortably as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Preston Minch
F. M. Minch
Monticello
Preston
Cray
George Minch
Miriam Rubin in Chicago American draws world attention
The Next Sun Day reports on Miriam Rubin, a little girl who spoke for 212 hours without stopping. The piece notes the unusual case has captured global attention and mentions ads for a spring dress gingham line at The Fair and a Cobbs Bros Poland China Hog Sale listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Rubin
Chicago American
Minstrel Show Aids Local American Legion Funds
Responsibility for success rested with Harry Daniels commander Clifton Barnes secretary and their assistants who worked for weeks toward the minstrel. The show was a decided financial success and funds will be used by the American Legion to furnish rooms and support other needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Daniels
Clifton Barnes
American Legion
Monticello Industries Reopen As Market Improves
Attire Manufacturing Co opens this week with ten workers and plans to grow. Thread Mills now employ about 40 after a recent restart, with more hires likely as conditions improve. Walens and Rubenstein run at 30, Anheier Bros. cigar factory at 25, Loughry Bros. Mill and Superb Manufacturing operate with reduced staff, poultry packing stays active, Monon Stone Quarry closed since January but remodeling ends with 35 steady hires by next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attire Manufacturing Co
Monticello
Walens and Rubenstein
Anheier Bros. Cigar
Loughry Bros. Mill
Superb Manufacturing Co
Monon
Brady of Indianapolis to Meet Ex-Service Men Saturday
Brady of Indianapolis a representative of the Federal Board will be here Saturday and is anxious to meet all ex service men of the county who are interested in vocational training. Miss Emma Holladay secretary Cross has notified many soldiers of the county but if any interested have not been notified call at the Red Cross rooms on Saturday for an interview with Mr Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Indianapolis
Federal Board
Emma Holladay
Cross
Red Cross
Winer-Cogley Wedding Ties Francesville and Monon Families
Esther Teona Winer daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Williams Winner of Francesville married Floyd Otto Cogley son of Mr and Mrs Louis Céclep of Monon at Rev H L Kindigs home last Friday. Rev Windig performed the ceremony and the couple will reside in Monon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kindig
Esther Teona Winer
Grant Williams
Francesville
Floyd Otto Cogley
Ana
Louis Céclep
Monon
Windig
Cooley
Order for S C W Legtoms state cup batch
March April and May batch of S C W Legtoms that won the state cup. 400 hens four months and 190 hens eight months laid 34 146 eggs last year. Hens weigh 6 lbs. The young will reach 2 lb in less time than larger breeds. Mrs James Malone Buffalo Ind February 17 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. W. Legtoms
James Malone
Buffalo
Ind
Zephyr Flour Promises Quality and Money Back Guarantee
Zephyr Flour is advertised as the best not the cheapest with a full satisfaction guarantee. The notice claims a 49.1 p sack yields 775 pound loaves and costs 280 at the Farmers Elevator, urging home bakers to cut high living costs.
Liberty Township Farmers Meet At Cullen Creek Church
The Liberty Township Farmers Association holds its regular meeting at the Cullen Creek church next Tuesday evening March 1 at 7 30. Speakers will be present and music will be part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Township Farmers’ Association
Cullen Creek
Income Tax Help At Sheriff’s Office February 23 to March 15
O A Rothrock Deputy Internal Revenue Collector will be at the sheriff’s office in the courthouse from February 23 to March 15 to assist locals in filing 1920 income tax returns. Public sale on March 2 features horses and implements. 2 miles south of Chalmers. John P. Carr. 1-27-51. Beautiful silk skirts at THE PATR. 7. Dr J Gochenour dentist 25 years in one office. Monticello Phone 197-M. A good batch of Poland China bred sons at Ginn & Boller gate in Davill e March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Rothrock
Internal Revenue
Court House
Chalmers
John P. Carr
Poland
Ginn & Boller
Tdaville
Cable Bros. Big Type
China
Monticello
Speakers for Big Farmers Meeting in Monticello
The White County Farmers Association schedules a March 5 gathering at Strand Theatre Monticello with speakers on market conditions from the packers view point by L D H Welde former Cerrell University economist Mrs Chas Sewall and Chas Patterson of Tipton Indiana to advocate farm organization James Coverto conducts membership drive March 7 and local merchants plan farmer friendly bargains for a profitable day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County County
Welde
Cerrell University
United States
Chas. Patterson
Tipton
Indiana
Indiana Farmers’ Association
Patterson
Chas. Sewall
White County
American Farm ‘Bereau Federation
Indianapolis
Site Mide
James Coverto
Frankfort
Tha. Strand
Monticello
Judges Chosen For Letters Contest At Monticello
Graham and Bassett announce judges John H. Smith Chalmers Bruce Dorsett and J L Ackerman of Monticello for the letters contest Why I bought Life Insurance with three prizes 15 10 and 5 contest closes March 15 letters to Graham Bassett Monticello Indiana three weeks left to submit your entry Encouragement to explain reasons for life insurance amid local ads for sales and livestock auctions in Monticello Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham & Bassett
John H. Smith
Chalmers
Bruce Dorsett
J. L. Ackerman
Monticello
Indiana
Prairie Town Farmers Club Meeting at Brookston
Prairie Township Farmers Association and families will be entertained Tuesday evening March 8 by Brookston high school agriculture club. Prof. Ward A Ostrander of Purdue University will discuss Certified Seed and seed standardization under Indiana state law. Music by the agriculture male quartet and glee club. six vocational agriculture students debate the Poland China hog breed versus other breeds. a model farmers breakfast will be served by Domestic Science students under Miss Bess Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Township Farmers’ Association
Brookston High School
Ward A. Ostrander
Purdue University
University Experiment Station
Indiana
Agriculture Boys
White County
Bess Wallace
Tippecanoe River Power Project Attracts National Attention
The Popular Mechanics notes Indiana's Tippecanoe River as a prime site for nine dam options within 20 miles, aiming for at least 20 650 kilowatts on a 200 mile grid to Frankfort Lafayette Kokomo Logansport and more. The plan totals about 3 000 000 for Tippecanoe with 4 000 000 broader development and potential later inclusion of Kankakee and Yellow rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tippecanoe
Hovuster
Monticello
Buffalo
Pulaski
Winamae
Frankfort
Lafayette
Kokomo
Logansport
Kankakee
Yellow Rivers
Meeker Named Indiana Rep on Great Lakes Tidewater Group
Governor Warren McCray appoints Senator C. D. Meeker to a key commission with W. A. Guthrie and H. Comstock of Indianapolis to push a deep waterway to the Atlantic. A Kanakee river drainage panel with Charles W. Hanley, William Darroch, and Thomas Grant will coordinate with Illinois to straighten and deepen the river for flood control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Meeker
Warren T. McCray
W. A. Guthrie
Kankakee
India
Charles W. Hanley
Rensselaer
William Darroch
Kentland
Thomas Grant
Lowell
Used Ford Cars On Sale In Monticello Indiana
Several Ford models listed including coupe sedan touring and roadster with features like wires, large steering wheels, new tops, demountable rims, oversize tires and shocks. Locations include 459 Ford Roadster and 129 S Main St Monticello Indiana with J F Horner Auto Co. handling listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
J. F. Horner Auto CO
S. Main St
Monticello
Indiana
Fair Ad Details A. R. Bridges Hog Sale
Margins for dresses at the fair mixed with an ad for A R Bridges hog sale set for March 18. The notice mentions ladies and house items and invites attendance for upcoming offerings.
Indiana Legislature Sets Record With 20+ Bills Passed
The Indiana legislature, on Washington's birthday, passed more than two dozen bills in one day. Major actions included the common school tuition tax levy and reapportionment measures moving to the senate for action. Changes to district representations affected several counties, with administration amendments reshaping district lines and joint representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington
McCray
Grouse
Senate
House
Willis
DeKalb County
iThree
Democrats
Vigo
Grant
Jay County
Blackford
Grant County
Jackson County
Brown County
White
Benton Counties
Pulaski
Benton County
Porter
Jasper
Newton
Clinton County
Carroll
Tippecanoe
Clinton
Monroe
Greene
Clay
Parke
Sullivan
Floyd
Crawford
Harrison
Jackson
Dearborn
Ripley and
Jennings
Franklin
Clark
Ohio, Switzerland and Jefferson
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Circuit Court
Lucille Phillips
Thornton Williams Post
Brookston, R. R
Cobl¢ Bros
Baby Chicks
Liberty Township
Merchants Co-Operating
L. D
J. S. Miller
Bowker’s
Coble Bros
Coble
Ci&Janes Shields
Reynods
Brookston High School Agriculture Club
Purdue
Tippecanoe River Project
Tippecanoe River
Popular Mechanics Magazine
A. R. Bridge
Clinton, Carroll, White
C.D. Meeker
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