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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
A forthcoming membership drive for Monticello's Country Club aims to launch with a smoker event to confirm dates. Charter members receive stock shares and installment plans, with details pending word from the organizer about timing and venue.
A group of twelve girls organized a chit at Chalmers known as the Soren Club to plan social series. The article praises their quiet, exemplary conduct and suggests the club could serve as a model for other White County girls.
Mrs. Garrett Klinkhamer of Badger died after a grease stove leak caused an explosion in her kitchen. She ran outside in flames and was later fatally burned. her husband Mr. Klinkhamer survived in a semi conscious state. The incident occurred in Prairie Township where the family had lived for years.
Public notice advertises a motor tour to Eden Springs in Benton Harbor Michigan with a closing date and various businesses including The Goodman Company, Carroll Teraski for summer goods, Monticello Granite Works and Dr J Gochenour Dentist. It mentions dress goods at The Fair and monumental work offerings, urging readers to act.
Monticello and Dodge Brothers clash as Monticello bats aim to rebound on a two-game double header at the fair grounds next Sunday afternoon. Dodge Brothers beat Lafayette 5 to 2 last Sunday with a ninth inning single driving in two. Monticello hopes to respond strong with their batters and two wood battery.
Red Cross activities will be held at Brookton Public Library Saturday afternoon. Miss Linnie Best of White County Red Cross unit will attend and present data on Public Health Service work and report on recent efforts and progress for the current year.
Funeral services were held east of Brookston at Onin for Kasldane of Prairie Townstip. Rev Keon preached the services and Spin Creek cemetery saw interment. Death cause not announced. Funeral took place Thursday near Brookston.
Hues Kraud, 18, of Reynolds was arrested Tuesday night in Reynolds on suspicion of taking a case line from the Corn Belt garage owned by Fred Hintemen of Reynolds. He was released on a 400 bond Friday night.
Schuyler C. Mower of this city was named by State Chairman KE. M. Wasmuth of the Republican State Committee as chief recruiting officer for Indiana Republicans. He will organize first voters clubs across ninety-two counties and work from the State headquarters in the Severin Hotel, Indianapolis. The effort aims to recruit both men and women early in each county to promote Republican principles and civic participation.
From Fairview a note says Zion Bethel Sunday school will hold its annual basket dinner in Daugherty's Grove on August 21. All schools are invited to attend and help with the program. From Burnettsville John Hibner and family of Monticello visited Fd Kendall and family. While playing, Hibner's son broke his arm and Dr. McHreth attended.
The Busy Corner notes a Sunday school session will meet next Sunday morning then depart for Bass Lake for a bucket dinner with all interested attendees invited.
Several local families spent Sunday at Battle Ground. The text notes trips by young people and mentions activities at the Institute, with references to recitals and a renewal of lease arrangements, reflecting on weekend outings.
A local gas theft case spans weeks with a break in when Albert Hintzman captured Hugo Kraud after Kraud damaged or emptied a vehicle tank. Authorities report a confession naming several other youths, though Kraud is released on bond pending further action.
Chic Jackson and family guests of Dr and Mrs A B Cray at their South Illinois street home Friday. The party includes Mr and Mrs Jackson and sons Dick, Perry, Laurie, Alma Perna and Marjorie Blaw with Pieruard Mies and others. Jackson, author of Roger Bean cartoons, is a cousin of Mrs Cray.
A group of young men plan a future journey toward Vincennes and the Ohio River. They discuss boat purchase and modifications by several individuals, detailing a tentative schedule and route amid unclear names and fragments.
A well known man suffered a stroke while in the yard at his home. He was able to open the house and was assisted into an ambulance. He was taken to Logansport hospital where physicians believe he has every possible chance for recovery.
Invitations issued by Mrs GR Cot announce a Boston tea party at 610 West Broadway this Thursday evening. The event honors Mrs Fr G Prophets of Ridgewater Massachusetts who has stayed several days at the Coffin home.
A dance at Red Men Hall in Priday Friday night features the Peppy Pour band. Attendees are urged to bring friends and enjoy music and social time. The notice is part of a mixed, unreadable page with several garbled phrases and unrelated lines.
The YOR Bo & OS hosted a lawn party at Al Bo Spencer’s country home with Mrs. Fogene Feth as hostesses. Guests from Daughterty and other towns arrived by club cars, enjoyed porch games, races, and a two course picnic supper before about forty attendees departed.
The death of George Tam, a former resident of Idaville, occurred at his home near Lockport last Thursday after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at his home Saturday afternoon and burial followed at the nearby cemetery. The notice also advertises reduced prices on men suits and footwear at local shops.
The White County Board of Education announces the annual institute will run August 30 through September 3 at Monticello High School. Noted instructors Mrs. BE B Alcott of Danville Indiana and W N Ferris of Rapid City Michigan will lead sessions on primary work and broader educational topics. County and city schools plan to open September 9 with most teachers already hired and vacancies expected to be filled. town superintendents are H F Elder Monticello W I Kiser Idaville Robert Lambert Wolcott Kirby Payne Reynolds W F Neil Brookston Fred Nichols Chalmers Frank Reid Burnettsville J N Giser Monon.
The Wheat Improvement Committee of the White County Farmers Association notes farmers hesitate to hold cood fields of wheat for seed due to market uncertainty and tax risk. They plan to arrange sale and delivery by seed wheat brokers to ensure supply for machine processing and seed distribution. Reported seed wheat fields include CLOW Brocknes, Amber, Alfred Schofield, Fred McDufty, Homer James, Strode Rothrock with Poole wheat.
Readable lines advertise new first quality guaranteed tires and specials at The Fair. A dance at the Red Men Hall Friday night with music by Peppy Pour is noted, and fall ginghams are promoted for purchase before the dance. The notice urges readers to hurry for July 31 specials.
Yesterday morning Delbert Reynolds, a mimeotype operator, suffered a head wound when an air tire rim blew off during inflation at the Main Garage. He was treated at Dr. Carfin's and later returned to work after the injury.
Miss Jennie Davis and Roy Lawrie married July 15 in Francesville by Rev. T. J. Reeder. Mrs. Lawrie is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Davis of Sitka area. Lawrie son of Mrs. Gi. M. Lawne, former Battery member, served in France and on the border. They reside with Mrs. G. M. Lawrie on South Williams Street in Monticello.
The White County Chapter of the American Red Cross reschedules a meeting to August 3 at 2 p.m. in the Monticello public library. The July reports from the nurse and secretary will be presented, and all interested residents may attend and offer suggestions.
The Salvation Army home service drive reported by County Chairman Mrs. Harry Heath and County Treasurer John M. Turner collected 1380 in White County from May ? to 20th. Township by township totals show varied receipts with Prairie and Princeton townships reporting no chairmen and others contributing significant sums. The overall county quota was 208.70 with total funds raised 2020.87 and funds sent to the state department.
Charles Kute and Thnalyare travel party report visiting John Anheier in Denver Colorado for several days. Anheier in hospital recovering from an accident and receiving good treatment. He expressed pleasure at seeing home folks and inquired about Monticello residents.
Ender all thess Following ar oe Janus AL May died at its home northwest of Woelcott last Bre dagomeht. May was born March 1% PSS and came to its County, Va about nineteen years ago. Survived by nine children and one brother. Resident at White County many years, he was a prominent farmer. Mrs. F. K. Vinson of this city is a niece. Special sale on Steven's brown all linen toweling at 25 cents at the Fair.
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