First Decade of Journalism in White County Lost Rares
The piece recalls seven Monticello newspapers from 1850 to 1859 that vanished with no surviving files. Copies of the Monticello Republican from 1855 exist in White County Historical Society, noting publisher Thomas F. Scott and a Commercial Block office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Prairie Chieftain
The
Register
Political Frame
Indiana
White County
Fremont
Lincoln
Monticello to Winamac Road Marked For Tourists
The Hoosier State Auto Association marks routes not clearly signed for travelers. The Monticello to Winamac road was spotted with poles bearing the association name but lacking route or town details. The path runs north to Buffalo, east to Headlee area, past Jesse Peters corner to Pepper school, then north nine miles to Winamac and joins road No. 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier State Auto Association
Monticeo
Winamac
Farm loan money at prewar rate of five percent
H C Johnson and Son announce funds available for farm loans at the prewar rate of 5 percent with favorable terms. This notice emphasizes continuing access to affordable credit for local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Johnson & Son
Noted Speaker Here June 14
Three churches in the city organize a June 14 talk at the Presbyterian church by Dr. W. E. Swift of Pittsburg Pa. He serves with the National Reform Association and will discuss The Pillars and Perils of Democracy. Swift plans to stay for the Winona Lake Consultation Conference July 1 to 8 led by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. E. Swift
Pittsburg
Swift
National Reform Association of
Indiana
Winona Lake
National Reform Association
Monticello
White County
Corner Stone Laying for Monon Masonic Temple Held
About seventy five local Masons gathered in Monon last Thursday afternoon and evening for the corner stone ceremony of Bradford Lodge 5992 F and A M Monticello team conferred degrees after a banquet at 6:30. Judge B F Carr delivered an oration. Grand Chaplain offered benediction. officers from South Bend to Indianapolis guided rituals. The box in the stone holds charter, flag, Bible, coin, and current Manon News. Temple at Fifth and Market, cost 31000 dollars, to be ready by October 1 with basement dining room stage lodge room and paraphernalia areas. Frank L Hodshire contractor True L Brookie architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Bradford Lodge
Manan
Monticello
Grand Lodge
Chaplin Chas
WW. Postill
L.B. Elmore
B. F. Carr
Chas
A. Lippincott
South Bend
Lee Dinwiddie
Fowler
Clark Richardson
Francesville
Frank Vinson
Monticclio
C. C. Middelstadt
Monan
Wmn
H. Scintz
Indianapolis
W. Postiff
Rensselaer
F. Carr
Brookie
Chicago
Frank L. Hodshire
John B. Curtis
Manon News
Herbert H. Horner
J. A. Carney
G. A. Kellenburger
W. D. Handley
W. A. McPherson
Fifth and
Market Streets
Methodist Church
True L. Brookie
Hughes Cemetery Upkeep Meeting Announced
An all day work meeting for cemetery maintenance is set for Tuesday June 12. Volunteers should bring sythes rakes and forks and ladies are asked to bring well filled baskets. S J Boze serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Cemetery
S. J. Boze
Peony Blooming Time at Gumm's Peony Gardens
Gumm's Peony Gardens in Remington Indiana invites the public to view 40,000 plants in 600 varieties in bloom. The display will be at its best from June 7 to June 18, offering a cordial garden visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumm’s
Peony Gardens
Remington
Ind
Three Road Contracts Let In West Point Township
The Burns Road project had Claude Ellis awarded the John Dover road contract after submitting the sole bid of 214,998, 81,870 under the estimate. Burns Road had no bids and was returned for re estimate. White and Jasper Counties awarded Skinner and Trachsel road contracts to Daniel Waymire after nine and eight bids respectively. County farm bread and grocery contracts awarded to L. B. Elmore and Chris Cain, with Goodman Company low on clothing. county road contract to be let in July.
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Claude Ellis
John Dover Et al
Board of Commissioners
Court House
Burns
Steve Cochran
Boards of Commissioners of
White and
Jasper Counties
Daniel Waymire
Rensselaer
L. B. Elmore
Chris Cain
Goodman Company
Coase
Monticelio Hosts Daily Vacation Bible Schools
Three Monticelio churches have set up daily Bible schools. The Methodist program runs five weeks with 46 pupils. the Christian church enrolls 79 with 26 boys and 13 girls in the junior group. Kindergarten has 15, primary 25, junior 39. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 five mornings weekly. Teachers at Christian church include Miss Lethar Lodis, Miss Mabel Holeman, Miss Martha Watts, Miss Inez Hughes, and Miss Genevieve Roth. Emory Fulks directs boys woodwork. Presbyterian church will open its school next Monday.
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Monticelio
Methodist Church
Christian Church
The
Lethar Lodis
Mabel Holeman
Martha Watts
Inez Hughes
Genevieve Roth
Emory Fulks
Family Reunion At Gosman Home Shown In 18 Guests
Eighteen guests gathered at Mrs. Joseph Gosman’s home 322 South First Street on Sunday for a family reunion honoring Mrs. Gosman and her son John Gosman of Oxnard California visiting. The attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dahling and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dahling Brookston, Mr. and Mrs. John Buss Burnettsville, Mr. and Mrs. William Gosman and children and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gosman and baby.
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Joseph Gosman
South First Street
Gosman
John Gosman
Oxnard
California
Henry Dahling
Carl Dahling
Brookston
John Buss
Burnettsville
William Gosamian
Clarence Gosman
Baby
Costs Less Per Mile Chevrolet Sale Ad
Nelson Motor Sales promotes the lowest price fully equipped automobile with a CHEVRO model, emphasizing low operating cost per mile and value for buyers seeking economical transport.
Unearthed 1865 White County School Records Revealed
Superintendent Payne uncovers 1865 county school records listing 58-year-old data. William Irelan as examiner notes term lengths from 34 to 67 days, wages 0.92 to 2.00 dollars per day, and county averages for men and women teachers. Two high schools existed at Brookston and Monticello.
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Payne
William Irelan
Round Grove Township
West Point Township
Jackson Township
Brookston
Monticello
White County
W. Ireland
J. A. Baldwin
Death of Mrs Mollie Van Meter After Cancer Surgery
Mrs Mollie Van Meter 66 wife of Jackers of Sitka died after an operation for cancer at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette. Funeral from Sitka Baptist Church and interment in Riverview cemetery. Survived by husband two children Lloyd Van Meter Val Douglass, five sisters and one brother plus three grandchildren. lifelong White County resident known for noble character and church activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie van Meter
Jackers
Sitka
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Mollie Hayes
Baptist Church
Lloyd van Meter
Buffalo
Val Douglass
F. M. Sluster
Lydia Benjamin
This City
Nettie Northrup
John Burger
St. Lawrence
South Dakota
Dell Ginn
Monticello
Jacob Hughes
Tippecanoe Country Club Opens with Noted Guests
The Tippecanoe Country Club prepares for a grand opening and dedication of its new clubhouse this Friday. The event features Chick Evans of Chicago as guest of honor, George Ade as an additional honor guest, and a 6:30 basket dinner with a 7:30 program and 8:30 dance. The Boy Band of Wolcott directed by Charles H. Wolf provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe Country Club
Chick” Evans
Chicago
George Ade
Hazelden
Brook
Indiana
Wolcott
Charles H. Wolf
Amortized loan offer contrasts Farm borrowing options
Mr. Farmer is told the loan saves $141.75 per $1000 borrowed over either Federal or Land Bank and is urged to visit S. Water in Lafayette to demonstrate. The Chevrolet ad notes a car available with cash or payment plan and is dated 5 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Farmer
S. Water
Lafayette
Pine Grove Faithful Class Meets for Party
The Faithful Class of Pine Grove church met at Mrs. Elmer Park with Mrs. McComb. Twenty one attended the Thursday afternoon gathering of contests and conversation followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Grove
Elmer Park
McComb
Local Residents Return for Decoration Day Observance
Wm. Robinson, after spending winter in Florida, visits with his daughters. Mrs. Minnie Hill of Chicago Mrs. Lewis Isham of Battle Ground and Indianapolis granddaughter attended Decoration Day here. They are former residents of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Robinson
Florida
Minnie Hill
Chicago
Lewis Isham
Battle Ground
Indianapolis
Traveling library acquired by Honey Creek group
The Honey Creek Live Wire organization has secured a traveling library of seventy five volumes, mostly fiction, available for public borrowing at the homes of Charles Heimlich and managed by Louise Heimlich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Creek “Live Wire” Organization
Charles Heimlich
Louise Heimlich
Card Club Hosts Enjoyable Gathering at Mrs Lods Home
Mesdames Asa Lods Eson Hefner Lester Mahin and C C Howell entertained Card Club members last Wednesday at Mrs Lods home. After the game refreshments were served with special guests Mrs Charles Holliday Mrs Julia Peet of Monticello and Mrs Emma Raub of this city in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Asa Lods
Eson Hefner
Lester Mahin
C. C. Howell
Card Club
Lods
Charles Holliday
Julia Peet
Monticello
Emma Raub
Child Injured in Auto Accident Near Idaville
Special from Idaville reports a two year old child on a Mulberry Michigan trip fell from the car just east of Idaville. The head wound required seven stitches by Dr. Reiff. The child is not believed to be fatally hurt. the family returned home instead of continuing to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wuthrich
Mulburry
Ilinois
Idaville
Reiff
Illinois
Joseph Neff Dies After Illness In El Paso
Joseph Neff former Chalmers resident died in a El Paso hospital last Saturday night after an operation three weeks earlier. Born in Virginia at age 54, he moved to Chalmers 26 years ago and to El Paso with wife Minnie Taylor in 1906. His body was brought home to Mrs. Nancy J. Taylor for funeral held Wednesday afternoon with Rev Raegan of the Presbyterian church officiating and music by the male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Neff
Chalmers
el Paso
Texas
Virginia
Minnie Taylor
Nancy J. Taylor
Raegan
The
Presbyterian Church
Monticello Detective Association Forms for County Office
Articles of incorporation for the Monticello Detective Association have been filed with the County Auditor and the Commissioners at their session last Tuesday approved the appointment of their members as Constables. The group aims to assist officers in enforcing all laws, especially liquor laws.
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Monticello Detective Association
Recitals by Mrs Walker’s piano students set at church
The piano students of Mrs William Walker will perform two recitals next Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Presbyterian church. Recitals begin at eight o clock with four double piano numbers solos duets trios vocal numbers and readings. Admission is free and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker
Presbyterian Church
Trustee of Honey Creek Faces New Problem
Barbara Nadine Heimlich, born yesterday to Mr and Mrs John G C Heimlich of Reynolds. The news notes a developing issue for the Honey Creek trustee in 1944, implying a fresh challenge for the office and party balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Creek
Barbara Nadine
John GC. Heimlich
Reynolds
Roofing Ad Promises Quick Service At Low Cost
Consign your stock to the Indiana Live Stock Company Indianapolis Stock Yards. Our better service costs no more. 5-31 roof painting offered on short notice by Geo C Loy Roofing Co Delphi Indiana. Phone 207.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Live Stock Company
Indianapolis Stock Yards
GEO. C. Loy Roofing CO
Delphi, Ind
Men Prove Royal Hosts With Secret-Set Evening
Fahola class men hosted a secretive event for fellow Sunday school members on Tuesday. Guests were driven from the Anwiler home to City Park for stunts, returned for a two-course banquet at the church basement, decorated with peonies, served by the Ladies' Social Auxiliary, with toastmaster Charles Sheedy and Rev. C. C. Dobson leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahola
Christian Sunday School
Monroe Anwiler
South Ilinois Street
Anwiler
Charles Sheedy
C. C. Dobson
Bride of June Wedding Unites Danville Woman and Indianapolis Man
Miss Jeanette Schwartz of Danville Indiana wed Harold Jaffe of Indianapolis at the Claypool hotel Sunday morning. The couple will honeymoon at French Lick and reside at the Spink Arms in Indianapolis. Mrs Jaffe is active in Danville and Indianapolis social and musical circles, a Peabody conservatory graduate, while Mr Jaffe is a musician and optometrist branch manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Schwartz
Danville
Ind
Harold Jaffe
Indianapolis
Claypool
Jaffe
Harry Schwartz
Monticello
Schwartz
Yaffe
French Lick
Spink- Arms
Peabody Conservatory
Baltimore
Indiana University
University Orchestra
Jaffe & Sons, Optometrists
Roosevelt Building
Recent Bride Entertained at Pink and White Shower
Mrs. Ralph German, a recent bride and Monticello High School class of 1923 alumna, was honored at a shower hosted by Miss Iva Elmore east of the city. Guests enjoyed a pink and white theme and a novel gift presentation with Almira Boze dressed as a bride to reveal gifts from a tub of sawdust. Dainty refreshments followed.
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Ralph German
Iva Elmore
Almira Boze
Mr. German
German
Edith Street
Monticello High School
Marriage of Delphi Couple Announces Recent Nuptials
Announcement reports the marriage of Mrs. Ethel G. Sax ton, daughter of Mrs. Albert D. Mc Cain of Delphi, to Rheno Pollard Isherwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rheno M. Isherwood of Lafayette. The ceremony occurred at 2 pm Tuesday at the bride's mother's home with Rev. R. O. Kimberlin officiating. Isherwood is known in Monticello and is the grandson of C. R. Pollard of the law firm Pollard Cartwright Wason of Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel G. Saxton
Albert D. McCain
Delphi
Rheno Pollard Isherwood
Rheno M. Isherwood
Lafayette
R. O. Kimberlin
Isherwood
Monticello
C. R. Pollard
Pollard, Cartwright & Wason
Correction on Henderson Arrest Attribution
A correction notes that George Henderson was charged with intoxication and was not employed by Schlosser Brothers since last October. The previous item in last week's Herald incorrectly stated he worked for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henderson
The
Herald
Henderson
Schlosser Brothers
New Telephone Directory Offers Listings
The Monticello Telephone Co announces a new directory and invites readers to call the office to place their order. Talk, dont walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Monticello Telephone Co
County to Send Large White County Delegation to State Sunday School Meet
A White County pageant and parade will highlight the State Sunday School convention in Indianapolis June 19 to 21. A 600 member pageant titled The New Life will be produced under H Augustine Smith with Mrs. C Rumpler directing. parade led by F M Dickerman, with Indiana Adjutant General Harry B Smith, mounted police, and the Newsboys Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GA. Stephan
White County
Sunday Seli Association
Indiaeigills
GAQ
Indiana
Indianapolis
F. M. Dickerman
Harry B. Smith
Dickerman
the New Life
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Columbya
Funeral of Mrs. Ida Elder
The funeral for Mrs. Ida Elder was held at 2 30 p m Sunday from the home of her sister Mrs Elizabeth Clark 409 South Bluff Street with Rev H T Wilson officiating Interment followed at Monticello cemetery beside her husband who died years ago Mrs Elder died Friday afternoon in Aurora City Hospital after several weeks illness She was a former Monticello resident and sister of Mrs Elizabeth Clark W E Reynolds and Mrs Edith Rhyan of Milwaukee Mrs Rhyan was visiting and both sisters were at her bedside during her illness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida BR. Eldesy
Elizabeth Clark
South Bluff Street
Res. H. T. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Monticello
Elder
Aurora City Hospital
Aurora
James R. Elder
W. E. Reynolds
Edith Rhyan
Milwaukee
Rhyan
Farm Loan Advertisement by H. C. Johnson & Son
An advert in the paper promotes a five percent farm loan offered by H. C. Johnson & Son. It cites favorable terms and directs readers to contact the firm for details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. B. VanBuskirk
DR. Swift
Fourth Road
Burns Road
West Point
Frank Fenwick
Seaba
East
Daniel Wavinire
Harry C. Dibell
Trachsel
Albert Holloway Sates
Moneyhun & Borama
Harry Gallagher Weer
J. Frank Fenwick
Sell Bros
Harry Dibell
Sted Ae
Daily Vacation Bible Schools
Jacob van Meter
Lafayette Hospital
Chevrolet
Nelson Motor Sales
News OF the
Entertained Card Club
Organize Detective Association
S. S
Ida Elder
Sister
H. C. Johnson & Son
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