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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
The public distrusts press reports on radical elements shaping delegate formations at SN Conferences. The author notes misgivings about the tactics used by various factions and urges clarity on who attends and influences the events.
A vehicle accident near the fair and the Model venue injured a woman and damaged two autos. Dr. Cray tended to the injured, with earlier strokes ruled out as cause. The crash disrupted access to Monticello events and highlighted fair activity that weekend.
Postmaster and Mrs. J B Simons host Waldo Otte and four others from Fresno and New York. The travelers, ex-Arsenal workers, cruise by Harley with sidecar from New York July 2 toward Chicago Milwaukee and a coast-to-coast itinerary via several western and northern destinations.
Selected items from correspondence highlight weekly happenings across towns. Mrs. Gardiner and her Sunday school class travel to Spring Lake near Winona. Ada Galbreth of Burnettsville is noted. Daisy Hall suffers a broken toe in a Tuesday accident while wearing tennis slippers. recovery expected with limited walking.
A man identified as Mr Cunningham's son died suddenly while riding in a cart at Buffalo. Dr RP Washbardias pronounced him dead near Paquistato. Corder M. OM. Hughes reported the death and the body was moved to Mr Cunningham's home for an inquest held Tuesday morning. The details resemble a familiar local tragedy with the affected family well known.
Delegates from state Sunday schools gathered at Crawfordsville for the Baptist Union meeting. Miss Adna Wolt spoke on denominational progress, Miss Sadie Shighes outlined Intermediates work, and Mrs Ruth Morris discussed adult programs. Others included readings by Anna Younger and Charlene Minch, a vocal solo by Mrs C2 Bullock, and music by a male quartet and Beryl Shell on cello.
Special from Reynolds states contractor Louis Snyder has finished the ditch contract and moves to the last branch. The line runs six to seven and a half feet underground near the railroad and Catholic church, then west to the alley and north toward the business district. It creates a fire outlet for basements storerooms and residences, serving a wide area with branches from the Pennsylvanian route.
Dr and Mrs Goedenour and daughter Miss Della and Miss Chace Daugherty plan an extended five week trip through the west starting Saturday morning. They will travel about six thousand miles with stops in Chicago Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ramsas City visiting relatives and points of interest en route. The trip emphasizes health and recreation during the journey. The group will use Santa Fe and Riestre routes as they proceed toward their western itinerary.
County official announces August poultry culling drive to reduce winter losses. LeRoy L. Feanes of Purdue University to lead a July 9 kickoff demonstration with a countywide program of farmer demonstrations. Participants to record weekly flock counts for evaluation and invite neighbors to extend reach.
A Society Brand suit priced at 34.50 appears in inventory catalog showing item code 4750 and quantity 255 at The Model store.
Attorneys for Dr Charles J F Brockway convicted of manslaughter seek a new trial in Tippecanoe Circuit Court citing alleged procedure errors and jury foreman misconduct. The jury verdict carries a sentence of two to twenty one years. a possible appeal to the supreme court is noted. Gaylord & Sills with Lafayette counsel represent the defendant.
Annoucements arrive for the birth of William B. Hile Jr. June 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs William Ot Hile in Elkhart Indiana Mrs Hile formerly Grace Lowe a domestic science instructor in the local high school is praised by friends with congratulations
Sheritt and Mrs. Ben Price Jr and Mr and Mrs Blarry Lowe stay at Troeger’s cottage on the Tippecanoe river six miles north of town. Nearby at Biddy’s cottage is Stewart Uhl and family of Walcott also camping for several days likely to bring back interesting fish stories.
Monticello retailer Harry Schwartz upgrades The Model by installing five new floor cases to better display his growing stock. Farmers note harvest concerns as markets shift and local trades hint at stable demand. Used car bargains at Horner Auto offer deals with a wide selection and notable values.
Mrs Susan C Graves widow of John Graves was honored at a Monon Presbyterian church service at 3 30 PM with Rev Lamper officiating. Interment followed in Nauvoo cemetery Pulaski County. She was born in 1848 in Wa bash County Indiana and lived in Pulaski and White Counties before settling near Monon.
Local drive aims to raise funds to buy twenty four band uniforms. Volunteers seek subscriptions from citizens and visiting country residents to outfit the group for the Fountain Park Assembly program on the second Sunday of Christmas season.
Indiana voters face registration deadlines September 4 and October 4 under 1919 law. All residents aged twenty one or older in the precinct may register, with women urged to sign up though barred from most offices until presidential electors. Future federal changes could grant full rights once registered.
Willan and Earnest Wehnekamp, farmers northwest of town, were struck by lightning on Thursday while loading dirt. The bolt killed one horse and threw another, wounding the men. William Vehnekamp recovered from a partial paralysis and his brother from a minor shock. The killed horse was valuable.
Grace Wilson seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson, was severely injured Monday evening six miles northwest of Monticello when a horse kicked her in the face as she tried to drive it into the yard. Doctors attended and removed multiple stitches from facial injuries.
A special meeting of Women of It township at the church next Wednesday July 20 at eight o'clock features Miss Ginnie Best Red Cross nurse and Miss Emma Holladay Home Service Secretary speaking on Red Cross activities since the armistice signing. All ladies invited to attend.
Government weather observer J B Loughry reports that in the 24 hours ending 7 AM Wednesday July 14 two and three quarter inches of rain fell in the city. The heavy rainfall accompanied a severe electrical storm that struck Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Bids and bonds related to the Wart road construction show a $22,000 bond issue authorized, while Kent road bonds failed to sell due to reserved votes. The article references a 6 percent stress materials and mentions a fair.
The model showcases Society Brand suits priced at 34.50 with a lineup ranging up to 455 values. The advertisement highlights selection and value in a fashion feature.
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