Limestone discovery may open White County quarry in West Point
In West Point township, Samuel G. Snider farm west of Chalmers yields limestone tested by Purdue University showing superior road building properties. If a quarry opens, it could lower costs and reduce transport needs, with four road petitions pending and others circulating for West Point township.
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Snider
West Point Township
Samuel G. Snider
White County
Chalmers
Department of Highway Engineering
Purdue University
Indiana
United States Office of Public Roads
Monticello City Council Holds Regular Meeting
The Cit Council met in Council chambers Tuesday evening. Reports were routine as the city clerk was directed to collect plumbers' licenses and pool room licenses, and the city attorney was to appear at all hearings on petitions pending for street building projects in Monticello.
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Cit
Monticello
Mother of Local Business Man Dead
Mrs. Shields dies after illness. funeral held Wednesday with burial at Rossville. She had been a widow for years and is survived by Frank Shields and several other children including Floyd Shields of Indianapolis. The Indianapolis family members were well known locally.
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Frank Shields
I Frankfort
Hinex
Flom. Shields
Wol Shield
Manford Sigelds
Indianapolis
Box Social At Bell Center Friday Evening
Bell Center hosts a box social Friday January 23 inviting the public to attend. Organizers promise a most enjoyable evening and note Walter Langwell’s farm and stock sale on February 4 at S. W. Myers farms near Monticello.
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BOX
Bell Center
Walter Langwell
S. W. Myers Farms
Monticello
Range Line
Walter Languell
Farm meeting planned by Chapel and Bedford churches
A joint committee from the Chapel and Bedford churches hosts an all day farmers meeting on Thursday January 29 in Bedford. Purdue experts M L Fisher and Lella Gaddis speak on fertilizers lime and legumes with a noon basket dinner. Evening illustrated lecture by O F Hall plus Purdue entertainers. Free event for Bedford area residents.
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Chapel
Bedford
Monon
M. L. Fisher
Purdue
Death A Severe Loss of Indiana Official Beach and Roach
The text notes the death of Indiana official Willams A. Beach Secretary of State and Roach, a Delphi resident, died after illness. Funeral services were held at the Delphi MeO church with Rev Kimberlin delivering the address. Roach, age forty five, a staunch Republican, was survived by his widow and parents.
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Indiana
Willams A. Beach
Demrou
Roveh
Botee Ie Tudhiatepolis
Meo Ehureh
Delphi
Rol Kimberlin
Prins
Roel
Ave
Del- 1
Betme
Wilth Roach
Wholm
Pathe Dealers Convention Planned at Claypool Hotel
Bowing at Bowman Bros. drug store will travel to Indianapolis Friday to attend the Pathe Dealers convention in the Indianapolis district. The Claypool Hotel hosts the event with entertainment by Grace Hoffman and Lewis James. A Circle Theatre party featuring the duo will cap the evening.
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Bowman Bros. Drug Store
Wil Eo
Indianapolis
Pathe
Claypool Hotel
Crace Hoffman
Soprang
Lewis James
Circle Theatre
Miss Hoffman
Mr. James
Burnettsville Pursues Electric Light for Town
Burnettsville business men have started a movement to obtain electric current from a utility to supply homes and businesses with power and lighting. The effort follows a trend of modern improvements, as towns seek electric service to match larger communities.
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Burnettsville
Explosion at East Chicago mill kills two local men
An explosion in a boiler room at the Interstate Iron and Steel Company mill in East Chicago fatally injured Gordon Aaron Price, 21, and left James Hickman in critical condition. Five men died and twelve were injured as debris trapped workers seven feet deep. Rescuers recovered Hickman. Price’s body was removed and funeral services held.
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Interstate Iron and Steel Company
East Chicago
White County
Gordon Aaron Price
James Peckman
Econditentta Hospital
Price
James Hickman
Mro
Ted Hughes
Mir
M. M. Hughes
Buffalo
Charles Bell
Every Dollar Goes for Service Monticello Telephone Record
In a formal claim the Monticello Telephone Company states all receipts fund operations, upkeep, and development. It emphasizes labor, materials, plant maintenance, interest, dividends, and taxes as the core expenditures. The article frames the company as a public servant obligated to secure rates to sustain high quality service.
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Monticello Telephone Company
Tas
Royal
St. the Monticellis Telephone Company
Page Rank Bem Bee to Confer Order at K of P Meeting
Grand Lodge officers plan a pleasant evening February 5 at the Monthedig 73 K of P meeting. Thirty candidates will be conferred rank. The gathering begins at seven with a banquet for all attendees. Robert A. Brown and J. W. Craig are among expected speakers and attendees.
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K. of P. Meetisary
Grand Lodge of
Monthedig
Robert A. Brown
Ianapolis
J. W. Craig
Colan
Farmers Institute Plans Set At Idaville
Final plans for the farmers institute at Idaville are complete with a January 27 start. E C Martindale of Wilkinson will discuss Tile Drainage and Mrs Taylor will speak on Women's Organizations. An afternoon joint session features The Boy and Why Grumble Keep Smiling. Dean Stanley Coulter of Purdue to give the evening address. Second day features Miss Lella K Gaddis on Ladies section and hog lime and legumes topics. Admission 10 cents single, 25 cents season, 75 cents family. tickets at Downs store and the bank.
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Idaville
E. C. Martindale
Wilkinson
Ind
Mrs. Taylor
Mr. Martindale
Tree J Ofester
Downs
Play Proved Successful at Kateha Koo Benefit
Kateha Koo a musical fantastiqe by John B. Rogers Producing Company under Y M C A and S Club drew capacity audiences. Net proceeds totaled 424.54 with 212.27 to the club and 212.27 to the producing company. The performance received broad public support and praise for cast effort.
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Kateha-Koo
John B. Rogers
Y. EL. B
S. Club
Moose Dance At Hall Next Friday January 23 1920
The Loyal Order of Moose announces a dance at their hall for Moose members and friends next Friday evening. The event is hosted by the Moose committee.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Moose
Bio stock and implement sale near Reynolds announced
Announcement notes a farm equipment sale to be held three and a half miles northeast of Reynolds with a later denouncement to follow. Also advertised are seed corms,Primrose cream separators and various farm goods for sale by Downs Bros and Dr Gardner with references to real estate and Shropshire sheep offerings.
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Reynolds
Practical solution outlines school district funding for high school needs
A city school board member argues for expanded high school facilities and new programs, including a commercial course, to serve district pupils and reduce reliance on rural schools. The note cites transfer trends, costs, and transportation figures from Union Township and Monticello, urging district participation without increased overall expense.
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Monticello
Union Township
Slotoas
American Legion to launch countywide membership drive
The American Legion plans an extensive drive to enroll about one thousand of White County’s veterans. New officers were elected at Red Men hall and a countywide post will form with dues of three dollars, of which 1.75 stays locally.
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White County
American Legion
Conunty
Red Men Hall
Ilarry Anheier
Glenn Wiodshire
Ralph C. Melure
Clarence O. Deawney
Richard Short
George Inskeep
A.B. Cray
Roscoe Fraser
Fred Meeker
Eugene Blair Sale For Wood Seed Oats And Timothy Hay
A sale listing states 300 bushels of wood seed oats and 10 tons of Timothy hay will be sold at Eugene Blair's sale on February 4. Auction details reference lot numbers 120 and 31.
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Eugene Blair
New Appointments Follow Resignations In City County
Fred Obenchain resigns as deputy county treasurer and Fred L. Griffin steps to the deputy treasurer post under E. B. Steely. W. S. Bushnell becomes city clerk, resigning from the school board. J. B. Dorsett takes his school seat and G. A. Williams fills the library board vacancy. Mrs. Bushnell to assist in the clerk’s office.
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Fred Obenchain
Fred L. Griffin
L Griffin
E. B.steely
W. S. Bushnell
Bushnell
J. B. Dorsett
Dorsett
Library Board
Guy A. Williams
Obenchain
Griffin
White County Abstract and Guaranty Company
G. A. Williams
White County Teachers Association to Meet February 6 7
The White County Teachers Association will hold its thirty-ninth annual session in the Monticello High School assembly room on February 6 and 7. Officials include President G. F. Lewis and Secretary Sylvia Robinson. program features talks by University of Michigan and Wabash College instructors, with sessions across Monticello, Wolcott, Brookston, and other area schools.
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White County
Teachers’ Association
Wue 1. Henderson
Department of Extension Service
University of Michigan
George EL. Tapy
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
G. F. Lewis
Moreveo
Monon
Sylvia Robinson
This City
Anna Luskeep
Wo FL Neel
Brookston
T. F. Duncan
Monticello
Hy AF. Reid
Educational Issues A New Liberal Journal For Indiana Teachers
A newly launched journal titled Educational Issues targets Indiana teachers with comprehensive coverage of education administration and policy. Founded by Indiana schoolmen, the first issue is now published and distributed to readers seeking informed discussion on state education challenges.
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Indiana
Files suit for divorce in White Circuit Court
Mrs Verna Tidrick through Gaylord and Sills files for divorce from Charles T Tidrick in White Circuit Court. Custody of their daughter Doris Marie, age eleven, and $1000 alimony requested. Complaint alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. Married February 9 1907, separated January 17 1920.
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Verna Tidrick
Gaylord & Sills
White
Charles T. Tidrick
Doris Marie
White County attendees at Purdue Farmers Short Course
White County residents joined 1200 participants at Purdue last week for a Farmers Short Course. Registered locals include Charles Martin Monon W L Baker Raymond Dart Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson from Wolcott Mrs A P Hansen Elmer Wagner Wm T o Wagener Fred J Wagner John C Vanatta J H Kneale CC Idaville etc. Also listed were Mel Gardiner Monticello residents and local farm sales announcements for Elaphries Downs Bros and Shigley with dates in February and January.
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White County
Purdue
Charles Martin
Monon
W.L. Baker
Raymond Dart
Fred Johnson
Wolcott
A. P. Hansen
Elmer Wagner
Wm. T.o Wagener
Fred J. Wagner
John C. Vanatta
J. H. Kn
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City Council
Hoon Gardner
Walter Af Languells
Feortin
Maonticedia
Fing Ce Caives
Phanipliries
Monticeta
Les Pars
Jiowill Pars
Vlas
Sale
Bob. Gardnet
Globe. Fertilizer
Dick Schriefer
Bedford Church
Roach
Gordon Price
Hickman
Dd Astthi
Merit Force
Ferbert Wolt
Tell Street
Clyde Reed
George Stilwell
Cullen Creek Church
J. M. Fross
Hughes Cemetery
Bea
Downs Bros
Kor. Gardner
Lew
Res Estate
Shropshire
THE
Teachers’ Assn
Moiticelto
Eae
Elvin Daniels
F. Lewis Sa
W. D. Trenderson
G. HL Tapy
Mantivella
DP. Senderson
e-Reynalds
G. H. Tapy
Association
Laroplena
G. d. Tap
G. H. Tap Music
Henderson
BOB. Gardner
Bowker
Miller
Monticello, Ind
Elaphries
Raininairy
Tie Varin Sale
Tolaville
Noah Shigley
Chalners
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