Lightning Kills Man Riding Binder in White County
In White County on Tuesday afternoon George Grugel age twenty one was struck by lightning and killed while riding a binder in a harvest field on the Grugel farm south of Wolcott. The bolt struck his head tearing a scalp wound as horses were knocked down but survived. Funeral plans were not set at press time with services expected Friday at the family home conducted by a Seventh Day Adventist minister.
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White County
George Grugel
Young Grugel
Wolcott
Grugel
Charles Grugel
Herald
Revo Hueh Willams
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Mhebarze
Cottages Rise Along Tippecanoe River Scene At Oakdale
Local residents buy river lots and plan summer cottages along the Tippecanoe. Elmore Hodshire and Childers have completed homes. Dorsett and Loughry finish cottages at Oakdale. O Connor’s river tract near Jets east of the city is being developed with electric lights expected.
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Tippecanoe
L. B. Elmore
Frank Hodshire
E. M. Childers
Monticello
Oakdale
T. W. Oconnor
Mr. O'Connor
H. L. Miller
Boyce Bimnell
Ray Peter
Harry Pennett
Otis Young
F. L. Kiser
Capt Horace Heath Arrives for Leave En Route to Camp Lewis
Capt Horace K. Heath who has been at Camp Benning Georgia for several months arrives for a visit with relatives. He has been granted a month’s leave of absence and will proceed to Camp Lewis Washington for permanent relocation.
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Horace K. Heath
Camp Benning
Georgia
Heath
Camp Lewis
Washinton
Windstorm causes damages at carnival grounds
A severe Tuesday windstorm toppled a large carnival tent and tore two others, with several smaller tents and stands badly damaged. No injuries are reported, and event organizers assess the site for remaining attractions.
Country Meat Market Threshing Season Specials
Notice to farmers announces delivery of groceries and meat orders of five dollars or more during threshing season. Everything for the threshing table and meats home killed. Watch for Saturday Special. Ray B. Hefner operates Country Meat Market in Monticello, phone 30.
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Country Meat Market
Ray B. Hefner
Monticello
Gingham Dresses For Girls Highlighted By Goodman Co
Gingham dresses for girls feature plaid stripes and checked patterns in gay colors. The Goodman Co showcases fabrics and prices near the materials cost, signaling accessible fashion for young wearers.
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The
Goodman Co
Bankers Picnic Planned by White County Bankers Association
White County Bankers Association schedules a half holiday picnic at Monticello City Park on Wednesday July 20. The event includes an afternoon and evening outing with a picnic supper at 6 oclock and families are invited. The park offers shade water tables and playground equipment for guests with an informal program to ensure a pleasant day.
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White County Bankers’ Association
Monticello
Indiana
County Sunday School Superintendents Meet at Monon
Twenty four county Sunday school superintendents along with County President G A Stephan attended a Monon meeting invited by Edgar Huff. The group toured departments, heard talks, and after an afternoon conference of eighteen, decided to form a biannual organization with next meeting planned in Monticello.
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G. A. Stephan
The
White County Sunday School Association
Monon
M. E
Edgar Huff
Huff
Stephan
Fred Longwell
Monticello
Burnettsville Hosts Free Outdoor Picture Shows
The Conamity Club of Burnettsville offers free open air films every Wednesday and Saturday night. T L Tam presents high quality pictures drawing large crowds, and the club members are praised for strong community spirit.
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Conamity Club
Burnettsville
Goodman Co. Showcases Elegant Crepe De Chine Fabrics
A local catalog-style notice highlights the Goodman Co offering a stunning line of crepe de chine tub silks crenes and silk stripe madrases soisettes and percales described as the most beautiful in the city.
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The
Goodman Co. H
Ice Cream Social at White Oak Church
The White Oak Sunday School ladies host an ice cream social at White Oak Church on Saturday evening July 9. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy desserts and fellowship.
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White Oak
White Oak Church
Organdy Frocks Captivating Summer Attire
Dainty frocks trimmed in lace ribbon and ruffles in orchid peach lavender light blue rose and white for summer informal affairs. Described by The Goodman Co. as simply indispensable in fashionable wardrobes.
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the Goodman Co
Pair offers window screens and more at sale
The Pair advertises voices and screen products including VOICES 40 inch items, now 25 cents after a price drop from 39 cents. Richey, Pierson and Smith promote screen doors, window screens, screen wire and hose with season on.
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Richey, Pierson & Smith
Nice granite kettles for harvest and threshing at the pair
Local item notes bright granite kettles suitable for harvest and threshing, offered by The Pair. No further details provided.
Thousands Celebrate Fourth with Heat and Balloons in Monticello
A July 4 festival drew thousands despite extreme heat. Highlights included the Monticello Lesson ball team victories, Prof. Bert Kirkham’s 600 foot slide at 115 mph, a balloon incident ending with a balloonist on a roof and in the river, boxing bouts featuring Sam Perrigo and Bud Hendrickson, and a fireworks display across the river. The carnival and Thalia Club acts drew large crowds with ticket sales surpassing 7,000 for the merry-go-round and Ferris wheel. The Monticello band provided continuous entertainment as the event concluded with a return to Oxford tomorrow.
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the Cay
Auto Inn
Bud'’ Hendrickson
South Bend
Sam Perrigo
Monticello
Bert EB. Kirkham
Court House Tower
Burnettsville
Monticelle
Monon
Court House
Youry Lad
Joe Cottrell
Prof
Kirkham
Emerson Mikesell
J. P. Farley
Lafayette
Mikesell
Philippine Islands
Bud’ Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Perrigo
Carnival
Thalia Club
Legion
Oxford
Assault in Wolcott Ends With Suspect Detained
Joe Carr was assaulted at his Wolcott soft drink shop around midnight Monday. James Rader, a stone mason and war veteran, struck Carr with a bottle and then a club, with Marshal James Pemberton intervening. Rader, who has a prior service record, is jailed and facing further charges after a venue change.
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Wolcott
Joe Carr
James Rader
Carr
Rader
Lafayette
Carr Place
Pete’’ Mattox
Mattox
James Pemberton
John T. Rader
Philippines
Canada
Pastor Installed At Bedford And Monon Churches
Rev. 0. R. Lamper was installed as pastor of Bedford Presbyterian church Tuesday evening and already serves Monon. Sermon by Rev. A. R. VanFossen of Wineah Lake. Charges to pastor by Rev. D. B. Perry of Chalmers and to people by Rev. H. T. Wilson. S. A. Carson presided as moderator.
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0. R. Lamper
Bedford
City Council Meeting Amid Routine Actions
Tuesday night council session saw little business beyond routine approvals. Park Commissioners presented receipts and expenditures and the treasurer was ordered to prepare a detailed park fund report, funded by taxation and other funds, to be filed before August’s first Tuesday meeting and published in the fall.
Mrs Winston Dead Daughter of Forbis of this City
Mrs Andrew Rinker left Monday for Cincinnati after a telegram announced the death of her sister Mrs George G Winston. Mrs Winston was a daughter of the late W N Forbis and was well known in this city.
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Andrew Rinker
Cincinnati
George G. Winston
Winston
W.N. Forbis
Reduction on Hats and Caps at Goodman Co
All hats from Hilors Bankoks Panakas and Sennets go on a big reduction. Sizes limited, act now to grab your styles before they are gone. Goodman Co. promotes the sale.
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The
Goodman Co
Delco Light to Illuminate Norway Beach Thursday Evening
J D Reece, Delco Light dealer, announces the bathing beach at Norway will be illuminated Thursday night with a Delco Light plant. Come up and swim as late as you like. The notice accompanies other local ads including fabric, lawn swings, and towels from The Fair and local merchants Richey Pierson Smith.
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Norway
DELCO
Birthday Surprise For Ivan Mason At Home
About one hundred friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Mason to celebrate his birthday. The event was a complete surprise with baskets of treats and a joyful afternoon for all attendees.
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Ivan Mason
Idaville Poised for New Drug Store Opening
Frank Imes of Chicago visits Idaville and plans a drug store opening next Wednesday night. The space is being prepared with wallpaper and wiring for lighting as completion nears.
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Idaville
Frank Imes
Chicago
Imes
Miss Renwick Sustains Broken Arm At Picnic
Phyllis Renwick suffers a broken arm from the Sunday School picnic reported as her second such injury in recent weeks with a prior break the last week of school on the same arm.
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Phyllis Renwick
Miss Renwick
Child loses forefinger in cream separator accident
Special from Brookston reports Charles, the young son of Martin Corns, suffered a painful injury last week when his right hand forefinger was crushed in a cream separator. The finger was amputated at the second joint.
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Charles
Martin Corns
Marriage of Susie Shigley and Mose Boudreau
The wedding of Miss Susie Shigley daughter of Mr and Mrs Noah Allen Shigley and Mose Boudreau son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Boudreau of Fowler took place last Wednesday June 29 at 3 PM in the Catholic church at Fowler. Boudreau works in Fowler in the automobile business and after a short wedding trip they will reside in Fowler.
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Susie Shigeley
Noah Allen Shigley
Mose Boudreau
Joseph Boudreau
Fowler
Boudreau
Fourth of July Picnic Along the River at Hall Home
Mr and Mrs M A Pherson and families Samuel Weaver and daughter George Kilmer and family Mr and Mrs L A Custer and granddaughter Gladys Elston Rev and Mrs J M Fross Rev Fross and son Ed Eaglehoff Mr and Mrs Don Hughes Tom Hughes Carson Custer Marion Patton Mr and Mrs Roy Carter Mr and Mrs Alvina Hall and Miss Lovina Hall enjoyed dinners and the Fourth of July along the river at the Alvin Hall home.
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M. A. Pherson
Samuel Weaver
George Kilmer
L. A. Custer
Gladys Elston
J. M. Fross
Rev Fross
Ed Eaglehoff
Don Hughes
Tom Hughes
Carson Custer
Marion Patton
Roy Carter
Alvina Hall
Lovina Hall
Mrs. Alvin Hall
Shorthorn Breeders Meeting Scheduled At Monticello Library
C J Tormey of Chicago spokesman for the American Short horn Breeders Association will address Shorthorn Breeders and county farmers at the Monticello library auditorium Saturday afternoon July 9 at 2 36. Emphasis on pedigrees individuality and blood lines. All farmers invited.
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C. J. Tormey
Chicago
American Shorthorn Breeders Association
Monticello Library
Summer Shoes Promote Comfort and Style
Summer heat prompts readers to choose comfortable footwear. The Goodman Co. offers white canvas pumps lace and strap oxfords and brown or black kid strap and lace oxfords.
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The
Goodman Co
At The Fair Vendors Offer Fabric Sale Items
Text shows sale displays at a fair with fabric deals including brown sheeting and voiles organdies and tissues priced from 36c to 1.00 per yard. It mentions Gidz mileage claim and carbon removal by Richey Pierson Smith. Public notices advertise fabric and dress materials in various colors and styles.
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The
Goodiman Co
County awards bids for bread groceries and coal contracts
At the July Board of Commissioners session L. B. Elmore won the bread contract at six cents a pound while Davis & Son took the county farm groceries, H. C. Meredith bid the groceries as the sole other bidder. A. K. Rawlins won the coal contract with bids for Anthracite furnace coal $14.90 Pittsburgh Lump $7.25 Virginia Splint $7.45 Domestic Lump Fourth vein $5.70. Quarterly Clerk Auditor and Recorder reports were approved and Habben road report filing time extended.
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Court House
Board of Commissioners
L. B. Elmore
Davis & Son
H. C. Meredith
A. K. Rawlins
Monticello
Cupid Busy as White County Issues Four Licenses in July
White County reports a busy July for marriage licenses with four issued on July 2 and one on July 5. Couples include John H. Kneale and Laura May Hoffman of Brookston. Carleton Noe and Geneva Hess of Monon. Jacob Fitz and Dora M. Hepp of Pulaski County and Buffalo. Henry Herman Mischke of South Bend and Margaret Ruth Griser of this city. and William Howard Schock of this city to Ira May Sheffer of Morocco.
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White County
John H. Kneale
Brookston
Laura May Hoffman
G. Hoflman
T. J. Bassett
J. G. Zimmerman
Carleton Noe
Monon
Geneva Hess
Henry Hess
Robert W. Cochran
Buffalo
H. T. Wilson
Henry Herman Mischke
South Bend
William Fred Mischke
Margaret Ruth Griser
Henry August Griser
William Howard Schock
David Schock
Ira May Sheffer
George W. Hammond
Morocco
Wheat Treating Plant to Be Installed in White County
Arrangements by the White County Farmers Association through County Agent Fraser will install a hot water seed wheat treating plant to combat stinking smut. The Loughry Brothers building near the mill will house the system with steam piped from the mill. The plant will operate before wheat sowing time this fall to treat small lots and provide seed for the next crop.
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White County Farmers’ Association
Fraser
Loughry Brothers
Bathing Suits for Men Women and Children at Goodman Co
The Goodman Co offers a wide variety of bathing suits for men women and children. Visit the bathing beach to choose from all styles and qualities available.
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The
Goodman Co
Large kimono aprons at money saving prices
Large selection of kimono aprons advertised at bargain prices at THE FAIR. The notice highlights low costs and multiple sizes available, inviting shoppers to visit and take advantage of the event.
Cups and Saucers at the Fair Hosiery and Stove Line
An ad notes items for home needs from Richey Pierson Smith featuring an oil stove and hosiery line. It promotes bringing appliances to the house and highlights the fair theme and available merchandise.
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Richey, Pierson & Smith
Indiana Senator Meeker Joins Great Lakes Tidewater Trip
Indiana Senator C. D. Meeker will join William Guthrie and Charles Comstock of Indianapolis as part of the Indiana commission on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Tidewaters Association. They plan a July 10 to 15 inspection tour of Niagara Falls with Canadian officials to study deep-water improvements for ocean-going vessels reaching Indiana harbor points. Governor McCray may join, with the group hosted by Canada as it advances the Welland canal and deep-water plans.
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C. D. Meeker
William A. Guthrie
Charles H. Comstock
Indianapolis
Indiana Commission On the
Indiana Lake
Atlantic
Indiana
McCray
Michigan
Toronto
Welland Canal
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Association
Congress
Indiana Harbor
Great Lakes
Great Lakes St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence River
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Gallop Rapids
Montreal
Canada
Colorado
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
United States
St. Lawrence
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Binder
Capt
Gingham
City Park
U. S
Mrs. Winston
J. D. Reece
Delco Light Dealer
T. W. O’connor
Idavile
Brookston, R. R
Shigley-Bourdeau
Chalmers
Fairview
Commissioners’ Court
Cupid
Senator Meeker
Charles P. Craig
Duluth
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