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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented funeral and vendor notices appear alongside local ads. Names referenced include Mrs. TW and Mrs. Sove Mi, with business listings for Hamill Co selling clothing and farm supplies. The text also mentions a horse salve and a guaranteed product from Herman Bernfield on S. Main street.
Local item from Oak Grove notes confusion over a homecoming event and mentions about rabies concern and unclear details. No clear people or organizations are identified in the readable text.
Citizens gathered Sunday for Memorial exercises across Monticello. A union service at the Christian church featured Rev. Elvin Daniel delivering a message. A memorial tale and expressions of gratitude followed as the community paid tribute to those who died in service.
The article lists newly elected officers including a president and secretary. Names such as Robert Siar ter and Walter are mentioned among faculty and staff. Additional details reference teachers and committees in a year-end school update.
The 1820 census shows Peahack continuing a seven percent drop over the past decade. Pulaski County records a population of IRS85, signaling a shift toward city centers as industrial ware offerings attract rural inhabitants. Monumental works advertised with Decoration Day delivery.
An early 20th century notice highlights white dresses at THE FAIR with discounts of up to 70 percent. HAMILL & CO. markets fashion items for misses and children while promoting humane salves for horses and advertising Herman Bernfeld on N Main Street.
Selected items from letters of correspondents describe a long journey with fragmented notes about people, places, and events. The text mentions visits, farm rooftops, and local details including names such as Breeksten, Tetter, and Barnette, with scattered references to locations near Wolcott and Spit.
A garbled OCR summary notes events from the Northern convention of the Cir God. scattered text mentions Rue Toetter and presentations. The fragment mentions Saturday and various attendees or activities at a mint or set location, but specifics are unclear due to poor transcription.
Fragmentary OCR text containing multiple unreadable names places and phrases. It mentions names Warner Servier and DServe but overall content is unclear and not recoverable into a coherent event or fact.
The district comprising White Cass Warren Tippecanoe and Benton Counties expects about two hundred members to attend a Friday meeting at Woodman hall. The event includes a 6 o clock dinner and initiation of several candidates under Ela Anderson. Local notices advertise Enelizo Dinnerware at THE FAIR and urge courtesy to strangers seeking Hamill & Co. for children's clothing and legal blanks.
A Pretty Jane wedding was solemnized at the home of Rev and Mrs Corts at 64 South Blatt Street yesterday morning. Miss Hage Jones became the bride of Carl Fred Draves of Reynolds with the Rev Corts officiating.
The death of Atuidaa Wickersham follows an epileptic attack. Funeral services were held at Riverview Cemetery in Barnettsville with Interment there. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Arriek Mrs. Chernsey and Mrs. Wilbur Tinmor. and several grandchildren. Widow of Lee Hay Wickersham.
A chaotic, OCR style report notes schools closed Tuesday after a successful year across departments. It outlines new faculty appointments, continued vocational work, and proposed bond funding for school building improvements aimed at reducing crowding. The plan includes a January 1921 completion target if the bond is approved.
A report from the City School Board confirms the reelection of Mrs Meeker to the board. The article notes her prior service and ongoing community approval. Other business includes routine financial and property matters discussed at the meeting.
A probate report notes Taiey J Horio’s estate with a central stock transfer to Mecon Bank now under Waite Circuit Court supervision. The Menon Bank, operated by Mr Heener in life, was not a private bank under Indiana law. All heirs are adults and the estate is abundantly solvent. a reorganization of the bank is anticipated.
The State Sunday School convention meets in Crawfordsville on June 22 to 24 with G A Stephen as chairman aiming for strong White County attendance. White County representation is expected with several securing plans to attend.
A new remedy named American Gape Remedy cures chickens of gapes. Sold by Herman Berufield on North Main Street.
A tense meeting of the White County community discussed Red Cross plans and county relief efforts. Leaders outlined countywide services, volunteer coordination, and fundraising drives to boost relief operations during a critical period.
Amid a crowded White County scene, Republicans mobilize for a major convention. Candidates and factions exchange pointed statements as party figures emphasize unity behind a core nominee amid a charged political landscape.
The page lists a county fair with booths for breeders and societies, Mrs Gardiner as president, and plans for Hamill Co and the Fair outfits. It also notes a cold wet season hurting corn maturity, promoting Bowker Fertilizers to speed up. It mentions a burial in Sheridan and a sale of dresses and fabrics at local shops. sales ads for Baby Mine and My Mammy records.
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