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Newspaper

Monticello Herald

Location

Monticello, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1919

Page

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Funeral for Dr Paul to be held at Brookston this afternoon

Details reach of fatal accident that claimed the life of Dr Benjamin D Paul of Indianapolis formerly of Brookston and Monticello. He died at Reid Hospital Richmond after a collision near Wayne County Infirmary while en route home. He had driven from Liberty to Indianapolis road with a Richmond physician car ahead, struck near the infirmary entrance tearing a wheel and tipping his car. He was extricated and died within hours. He served as a lieutenant in the US Army Medical Corps and practiced with Dr Rupple in Indianapolis. He was born in Brookston in 1890 and educated at Purdue Chicago Harvard and Boston City Hospital interne. He was buried in Brookston after the funeral today.

Benjamin D. Paul Indianapolis Brookston Monticello Wayne County Infirmary Richmond Paul Reid Hospital Pan Liberty Riehvena The County Infirmary Rupple Oman Hume-Mansur Building Julius Harriet Paul Purdue University Chicago University Harvard University Boston City Hospital Medical Corps United States Army Camps Meade and Forest Fort Ogiethorpe Ernest Rapple Charles J Murphy Brodston Indiana State Savings & Trust Company Julius Paul White County

Col Loughry and wife visit relatives in town

Col Howard K. Loughry and his wife arrive from New York City to visit brothers Maynard and Chester Loughry and other relatives. They came from Indianapolis where Mrs Loughry, patient at St Vincent's hospital, has eye trouble but is not expected to be seriously ill. Loughry recently returned to the United States after two years in Europe as an Army officer.

Howard K. Loughry New York City Maynard Chester Loughry Indianapolis Colonel Loughry W. Loughry St. Vincent's Hospital Loughry Col. Loughry United States Europe France Quator Home Monticello Ety

Prairie Farmer canvass in White County by Hotchkiss team

Six men under Ralph E Hotchkiss visit White County farmers on behalf of The Prairie Farmer an old farm paper founded in 1841. Headquarters are at Hotel Forbis and 80 percent of calls yield results Endorsed by County Auditor R Bansi at. After October 1 the paper will switch to a weekly schedule aiming to benefit Indiana farmers as Illinois work has done.

Ralph E. Hotchkiss White County Prairie Farmer Ameyiga Hotchkiss Forbis Avenuo R. Bansiat Trois Indiana Hinois

Dinner and Theatre Party of Evening Card Club

The Evening Card Club of this city will dine at the Fowler hotel in Lafayette this Thursday evening, then attend a theatre party after motor travel by its twenty eight members. This is the last meeting of the club year and all members are expected to attend. The club is among the city’s most active groups.

Fowler Hotel Lafayette

Wood Replies On War Time Prohibition Repeal

Hon W R Wood says Congress will not sanction President Wilson’s repeal of war time prohibition in response to White County Sunday School Association delegates. He notes the sentiment of lawmakers and constituents aligns with no repeal, and thanks Mrs Stewart for the prompt regarding the convention action.

Wilson Congress Guw Stewart Brookston White County Sunday School Association Association Will R. Wood Indiana Wood House Senate White County

Downs to start California trip from Idaville next Monday

W H Downs of Idaville plans a lengthy western visit with son Sauinger Downs in Hollywood and daughter Jennie in San Francisco. Accompanied by wife and daughter Ilseie they depart Monday at 2 11 p m via Monon to Chicago then west by southern route returning via Canadian Pacific likely late August.

W. H. Downs Idaville California Sauinger Downs Hollywood Jennie Downs San Francisco Ilseie Downs Monon Chicago

Birthday Party Honoring Merle O Connell Fifth Birthday

Twenty seven young friends gathered at the O Connell residence on West Harrison Street Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Merle O Connell’s fifth birthday. Games and refreshments filled the event with help from Genevieve Roth Edith Todd Letha Lads and Mrs Harry Bruwer and two Delphi children assisting.

Merle O’connell Henry O'Connell O'Connell West Harrison Street Genevieve Roth Edith Todd Letha Lads

Monticello Warns On Sidewalk Riding And Street Play

City Marshal cautions parents about a city ordinance prohibiting bicycle riding on sidewalks and children playing in the streets. The notice warns that such acts are offenses against city laws and dangerous to the public. The message appears in connection with a local fair advertisement.

Monticello

For the Land's sake use Bowker Fertilizer ad

Full supply in the warehouse with ownership details and contact. Write phone or see advit J. S. Miller Monticello Indiana. Also note promotion for Paul Jones Middy with serge collar sold at The Fair adv

Paul Jones Adv

Y M C A Campaign Seeks White County Gifts

Geo F Marvin as chairman and S A Carson as treasurer lead a White County drive for the Indiana State Y M C A fund of 45000 with a June 1 kickoff. They mail letters asking prosperous residents to send a 5.00 check but any amount is welcome to support the cause.

Geo. F. Marvin S. A Carson White County Indianapolis

Coroners Verdict in Monon Suicide Case

The body of Robert Meadows aged eighty one was found at his son Arthur Meadows residence in Monon. An empty carbolic acid bottle and a suicide note indicate death by self administered poison. Coroner M M Hughes held an inquest in Buffalo and ruled death caused by suicide. Meadows, a Civil War veteran and member of the Girard Post AR, is survived by five children. Funeral was held Tuesday.

Robert Meadows Monon Arthur Mr. Meadows Mo M. Hughes Buffalo Meadows Reagan Girard Post A. R

M E Church All Day Meeting With Picnic Dinner

Members and friends are invited to an all day meeting at the M E Church next Sunday with a noon picnic lunch. Bring lunches for a shared meal and a committee will arrange tables. Rev R C Kimberlin of Delphi will speak at 2 30 in the afternoon and a centenary report will be given in the morning service.

R. C. Kimberlin Delphi

Farmers Elevator ad offers Gold Medal Flour and calico sale

A brief advertisement notes a fresh carload of Gold Medal Flour priced at 3.00 for a 49 lb sack and a special calico sale at 12 1 2 cents per yard. May 22 promotion from Farmers Elevator.

Happenings of the Week Headlines

Mrs. William Snyder recovers after a fall down stairs at home suffering knee rheumatism but escaping serious injury. A Burgess farm barn burned Saturday with loss of a horse harness and a Monroe automobile. feed and silo destroyed. Ed Cowger improves slowly while friends visit and sing hymns at his home.

Reynolds William Snyder Burgess Farm Springhorn Monroe

Motorists Visit Walton. Car Flips on Ireland Hill

A group from here spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs H Orr and family in Walton. Dr Williams driving an Oakland on Ireland hill east of Burnettsville buckled into soft dirt while attempting to pass a Ford. The car rolled and lodged against a telephone pole, preventing a plunge down a thirty foot embankment. No injuries, but occupants were badly frightened.

Walton H. Orr Ireland Hill Burnettsville Williams Tie Oakland Charles Powell

Ackerman Attends Chicago Dealers Meeting at Hotel Sherman

J L Ackerman of Ackerman Music Shop attended a Columbia dealers meeting in Chicago at the Hotel Sherman. He heard Rosa Ponselle perform and encore with Goodbye Summer Goodbye and The Swanee River. He also purchased the Steger piano line for display at his shop, praising its market price.

J. L. Ackerman Ackerman Music Shop Chicago Columbia Sherman City Rosa Ponselle

Sewing machines with $10 rebate offer at Gustavel

Gustavel Furniture and Rug Store advertises sewing machines with a ten dollar rebate on each of the first five sold to introduce the line. Displayed in the show window with prices from thirty to sixty five dollars. Also notes new waists and blouses at discounts and a music shop sale on 50 cent dress voices.

Gustavel

Returned Soldier Welcomed Home By Idaville Community

A large crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs H M Ogle's home north of Idaville on Friday to honor Clifford Ogle returning from twenty two months overseas service. A welcome home program featured Edith Gates, Wesley McClure and readings by Miss Farley, followed by remarks from the guest of honor. Attendees included Alva Hunt Isaac Tait Robert Grates Henry Sparks Floyd Sparks John Simall Barnes Ora Hein Wesley McClure Clarence Dawson the Misses Farley Flo Thomas of Td ville and family, and Oscar Bower of Sheridan.

H. M. Ogle Idaville Clifford Ogle Edith Gates Wesley McClure Farley Alva Hunt Isaac Tait Robert Grates Henry Floyd Sparks John Simall Barnes Ora Hein Clarence Dawson Chicago Flo Thomas Tdnville Indianapolis Mr. Ogle Oscar Bower Sheridan

Brookston Couple Weds in Porch Ceremony at Lincoln Cottage

Pauline Melba Hill of Brookston married William Cupka a Monon Railroad telegraph operator in a June porch ceremony at the Lincoln cottage near Del Hart's Lodge. Rev George W Switzer of Lafayette read the service. Attendants were Alice Merchant and Orville Kiendworth. The couple plans a short auto trip and will be at home in Brookston after June 24.

Lincoln Cottage del Hart's Lodge Pauline Melba Hill Brookston William Cupkn Monon Railroad George W. Switzer Lafayette Alice Merchant Orville A. Kiendworth Crawfordsville Aaron Ward Cupka Paul KK. HL William Robinson

Wedding Announcement for Esther Cullen and George Nicholas

The engagement of Miss Esther Cullen daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Cullen to George Nicholas was announced at a party hosted by Mrs Howard Gustin on West Marion Tuesday evening. The wedding is planned for June 18 at the Cullen home on North Railroad Street.

Esther Cullen Joseph A. Cullen George Nicholas Miss Cullen Howard Gustin West Marion North Railroad Street

Engle Family Arrives from Oklahoma for Visit

Mr and Mrs Simon Engle and son Joe arrived from Oklahoma to visit Mrs Mary Engle and Dr and Mrs D McCann. Joe had appendicitis surgery and will stay with relatives while Mrs Engle and Joe remain due to hot southern weather. Mr Engle traveled to Chicago yesterday.

Simon Engle Joe Oklahoma Mary Engle D. McCann Engle Chicago Mrs Engle South

Egg operation ad offers hens and mating birds in Buffalo Indiana

The notice promotes 500 hens with potential to spare 100 or 200 eggs, inviting buyers to view the setup at James H. Malone's Buffalo Indiana place. It also advertises a special apron sale at THE FAIR and claims Ackerman Music Shop has White County's largest stock of records.

White County Ackerman Music Shop

Royal Welcome for Soldiers on July Fourth

White County plans a monster Welcome Home celebration July 4 led by the Red Men lodge honoring World War I soldiers. An estimated eight to nine hundred locals served, with many wounded, some buried at Flanders. The program includes free dinner by War Mothers, amusements, two big bands, a Goodland Monticello baseball matchup, and ample shade and water at City Park.

White County Flanders Field Red Men Goodland Monticello

SPECIAL a 98ce House Broom sale at THE FAIR

A short auction-style listing notes a broom and related items offered at the fair with a discount price and promotional emphasis. The text indicates a limited time sale or special price event adjacent to the fair activities.

Margowsky Brothers Open Junk and Hides Shop

Sam and Albert Margowsky occupy the former Read's blacksmith shop west of the Presbyterian church and offer top prices for all junk and hides. Call 139. New waists and blouses just received at THE FAIR. ady

Advlt Sam Albert Margowsky Read Presbyterian Church Ady

Sal-Tonic claims health benefits for livestock

Disease preventive, worm destroyer, tonic and conditioner for livestock. Promotes natural cravings and keeps animals healthy. May 22 1941 Herman Bernfield.

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Dr.paul Will Canvas County W. R. Wood J. S. Miller Monticello, Indiana M. E. Church F. L. Hovis Farmers Elevator Herald Fairview Ed Cowger John Cowger James H. Malone Buffalo, Ind Royal Welcome Herman Bernfield
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