Hold Up Staged At Monon Station Hardware Store
Nightwatchman Saunders confronted a band of robbers at Richey Pierson Smith hardware on Washington Street. Shots were fired as the gang escaped east toward Bluffton, with one suspect later identified and bound over to circuit court on a $5,000 bond. Police in Logansport hold Pardue and others awaiting February trial.
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Richey, Pierson & Smith
Saunders
North Amie
Washington Street
Wes
Coe
Sanders
Blufft
Jennie McCash
Rosine
Anders
Monon Stason
Reynolds
Peternate
Pardue
Leawansport
Scilla
Heyneld
Honotie
Logansport
Monticello
Herald
E. G. Smith
Aircuit Court
Inter State Public Service declares 7 percent dividend
The Board of Directors of Inter state Public Service Company has declared a dividend on its 7 percent cumulative prior lien stock at 7 percent per annum for the quarter ended December 31, 1920. Dividend payable January 15, 1921 to stockholders of record at close of business December 31. H. P. Broughton, District Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Public Service Company
H. P. Broughton
Wool market outlook for White County farmers improves slowly
White County farmers with 1020 wool stored, along with 30 000 other growers, face a still unsatisfactory market. Eastern mills closed and foreign buyers scarce worsen conditions, but farmers resist selling to speculators hoping for improved manufacturing and credit abroad to lift prices.
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National Wool Warehouse and Storage Company
Chicago
White County
Armerican
Five Acre Corn Contest Winners in Indiana
Willie H L Baker of Lyons Green County tops the Five Acre Corn Contest with 28.8 bushels per acre. George M Quick of Union County places third with 17.7 bushels. 475 contestants from 67 counties competed. 47 earned gold medals for 100 plus bushels per acre. Indiana 1920 average corn yield about 40 and contest average 81 bushels.
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Willie HL Baker
Lyons
Green County
Indiana
Baker
Water of
Reais
Porter Counts
Osdiana Partners’ Association
George MO Quick
Union Counts
War Mothers Meeting Planned at White County Christian Church
The White County War Mothers meet at the Christian church Friday with an education program by County Agent Roscoe Fraser and a dinner served by Union Township War Mothers. Urges attendance from all townships and notes business of importance and vital questions to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Anual
White County
Educational Service Committee
Roscoe Fraser
Union Township
Shortz Couple to Visit California for Two Months
Chalmera reports Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shortz will depart next Tuesday for Los Angeles and Redlands California. They will visit Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pribbey and other relatives and be away about two months.
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Edward Shortz
Los Angeles
Redlands
California
J. H. ‘Pribbey
Darnell’s Six Year Old Treve Remains Unchanged At St Elizabeth
Treve Darnell six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Darnell remains in hospital at Lafayette St Elizabeths with nephritis after an acute attack. Her condition is unchanged.
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Treve
Emory Darnell
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lafayette
Home Economiceg Reelects Officers At Regular Tdavilte Meeting
The Home Economics group held its regularTdavilte meeting at Mrs Nina Metallfest week. Officers re elected for the next year include Mrs Belle Cardiner president Mrs Pott Read secretary treasurer and Miss Alecia Les He secretary treasurer. Hostess served refreshments. Next meeting set with Mrs Walter Albin next Tuesday.
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Economiceg
Nina Metall
Mra
Belle Cardiner
Presdent
Mra Pott Read
Sem Proudant
Alecia Les He
Walter Albin
Dauuarn
Wedding of Mr and Mrs Walker Gardiner on Gardiner farm
Mr and Mrs Walker Gardiner, married New Year’s Day, arrived Sunday and will be at home to friends on the Gardiner farm south of town. The bride, formerly Miss Louise Frazier of Kansas, and they were married there. Gardiner is an ex service man who served overseas for many months and attended Idaville Monticello high schools and Purdue University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Gardiner
Gardiner
Louise Frazier
Kansas
Mr. Gardiner
Idaville
Monticello
Purdue University
Claude Rector Injured in Farm Work Accident
Claude Rector, visiting the home of Mr and Mrs George Cope, plans a few weeks in the neighborhood before returning to Nappanee to resume work for Arthur Landis. A previous corn binder accident tore fingers and cut the end of another. his hand is healing and he is released from care.
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Claude Rector
Arthur Landis
Nappanee
George Cope
Mr. Landis
Reetor
Farmers Meet Debates Horse Power Over Tractors
The Goion Township Farmers Association held its regular Monticello meeting with 200 farmers in the school for a debate on whether horses are more economical than tractors. The affirmative won as judges favored the horse side. A new quartet entertained along with school musicians, making the evening lively and productive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goion Towinship Farmers’ Association
Monticello
Monticello High School
Donald Nipple
Homer Lowe
Fred Baer
Fred Fraser
Paul Marburger
John Shafer
Merle Hayden
Rev
T. J. Bassett
Miss Bonar
Miss Finican
Herald Offers Special Two Week Subscription Rates
The Herald announces a two week sale starting Saturday January 15 with special subscription rates for new and renewing subscribers. The offer ends January 29 at 2.00 per year, with clubbing options to save on other papers and magazines. Call the office or phone to renew or join.
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Herald
The
Enter Lyceum Work By Beula and Ota Cray
Misses Beula and Ota Cray pianists violinist left for Louisville to begin lyceum work under a contract through mid May with a partner from Wabash Maryland. Their tour will cover Kentucky Tennessee Alabama parts of Georgia and all of Mississippi reaching Hattiesburg their former camp site. Beula Cray will manage the company.
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Beula
Ofa Cray
Ota Cray
Louisville
Lyceum
Wabash, Md
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
Gulf
Mississippi River
Hattiesburg
Battery C
Camp Shilby
Miss Beala Cray
Post Office Upgrades In Indiana Elevate Fourteen Offices
The Post Office Department raises fourteen Indiana fourth class offices to presidential grade starting January first due to higher business. Salaries hinge on office activity, with Burnettsville postmistress Ella Shessler now at 1000 dollars. Upgrades require presidential appointment and Senate confirmation, risking vacancies if not confirmed by the new administration.
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Burpottsville
Avas. Ea
Post Office Department
Ella Shessler
Burnettsville
Senate
Wilson
Hornbeck Buys Opera House Block In South Main
Varey H Hornbeck of the Hornbeck Amusement Company purchased the Opera House Block on South Main. The deal closed Tuesday and includes the Reeder restaurant Strand Theatre Harry Trouts cleaning and repair shop and the Hoffman Electric Shop. Hornbeck plans extensive improvements and already runs the Strand Theatre locally. The former owner was C B Williams of Frankfort.
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Varey H. Hornbeck
The
Hornbeck Amusement Company
Opera House
South Main Street
Hornbeck
Reeder
Strand Theatre
Harry Trout
Hoffman Electric
C. B. Wiliams of
Frankfort
Revival at Pious Chapel in January Revival begins January 17 under Rev Elmore
A two week revival starts Monday evening January 17 at Pious Chapel with Rev Elmore of North Manchester in charge. All are invited to attend and seek spiritual renewal.
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Pious Chapel
Elmore
North Manchester
Monticello Strands to Host Oh Oh Cindy Musical
Monticello theatregoers will see the causerie Oh Oh Cindy next Monday and Tuesday January 37 and 18 at the Strand Theatre. Miss Mildred Galbreth stars with Harold K Scott in a colorful musical revue from the John B Rogers Producing Company directed by Helen Nelson. The show features songs dances a grand finale Songs of Yesterday and Today and roles for Miss Pauline Kingsbury Miss Esther Parks and Merle Donnelly. Tickets are available from cast and club members with main floor seats reservable at nine o clock Saturday.
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Monticello
Cindy
Strand Theatre
Young Ladies Business and Social Club
Helen Nelson
John B. Rogers
Theatre Patrona
Faireviaed
South Sea Islands
Fairyland
Orient
Mibntcello
Mildred Galbreth
Harold K. Scott
Stephen Craig
Robinson Crusoe
Parrot
Glen Todshire
Henry Br
M. J. Hoffman
Relief Committee to Plan Unified Charity Effort in Monticello
A relief committee meeting at the Red Cross rooms next Tuesday aims to organize charitable work across local clubs and organizations. Dr. A. B. Cray chairs with Mrs. Charles Pierson and Rev. H. T. desir e attending. funds exist but are misdirected without central coordination.
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Red Cross
Monticello
A. B. Cray
Charles Pierson
H. T. Desire
Cindy
Strand Theatre
Meeker and Hansell Receive Major House Committee Posts
Senator C D Meeker of Pulaski and White is named chairman of the cities and towns committee and serves on several panels including Corporations county and township business telephones and telegraphs natural resources constitutional revision public rights and franchises. Representative George W Hansell of Mecaryville Pulaski and White is appointed to Affairs of Indiana Strata Prison elections public expenditures public morals and statistics and immigration, chairing the last committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Meeker
Pulaski and
White
George W. Hansell
Mecaryville
Army goods bargains and closeout sale at The Bargain Center
Wool blankets in olive drab and plaid patterns, special price 3.75. English army pants in wool Civilian style, special 3.95. U S Army Munson last shoes at 3.50. Gillette razors with blades 1.98. Wool socks 3 sizes 0 and 20. Mixed lot ladies shoes and slippers 0.25. Ladies aprons dresses 1 to 1.75. Rubber boots and shoes for all at low prices. Closing out winter wear including coats mackinaws at unbeatable prices. Tuxedo tobacco 15¢ per can. Many other items at surprise prices. Come in and see.
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O. C
U.S. Army
Munson
Public sale dates set after January fifth
Notice announces public sale scheduling starting January fifth with options to arrange sales thereafter. Contact R. E. Coble or T. B. Page in Delphi for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EE. Coble
T. EB. Page
Delphi
Public sales and notices near Monticello and Guernsey
Public sale planned by J P Stockton at the old Christy farm two miles east of Monticello on Thursday January 13. T N Browns sale two and a half miles northwest of Guernsey on February 10. Also undergarments on sale at The Fatr store and a February 2 herd cattle sale at Mrs E L Burns' Range Line road location northwest of Monticello. Watch for late announcements.
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Burns
Guernsey
Range Line
the Herald
T. N. Brown
H.C. Johnson & Son
T. J. Stockton
Christy Farm
Monticello
E. L. Burns
Scrap Book highlights Indiana legislature sessions and travel plans
Mrs. C Meeker and Senator C D Meeker provide clippings on Indiana legislative life. Topics include high living costs for lawmakers, lodging options, early session activities, planned visits to Purdue University and Soldiers Home, and the role of deputy attorney general and Delaware county representatives. Also includes car sale and local ads.
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Delaware County
Indiana
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Monon
White County Wool
EB. R. Gardner
Hoffman
J. Gochenonr
Strand
Chalmera
Chalmers
BH. E
Tdavilte
Tdaville
Fairview
BIG Farmers’ Meeting
G. A. Stephan
G. A. Wiliams
Earl
Roy Dilling
Post Office
PIOUS
Ouija Board
Lindy
BE. L. Burns
Edith Parks
Bloomington
A. K. Rawkins
Logal People
the Strand
Joseph A. Cullen
Terrence O’hooligan
Follies
Titania
Blanche Blondina
Goldy
Pauline Kingsbury
George Gilbert
George Spencer
Three Bears
Relief Committee
Senator Meeker
Rep Hansell
O. Carrothers
J.P
C. D. Meeker
City
Warren T. McCray
Erest
Wiek
Visi Purdue University
Rotary Club
Purdue
J. F. Horner Auto CO
Main St
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