Norway dam project secured with bankers backing
Tippecanoe river dam at Norway is assured to proceed with construction likely this summer. Redfield & Wilson of New York funders report a satisfactory engineering basis and plan to acquire legal descriptions for sites at Hog Point Springboro Cut Off Oakdale Tioga Buffalo Pulaski and Winamac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe River
Norway
John A. Shafer
Redfield & Wilson
New York
Norway Dam
Mr. Shafer
Hog Point
Springboro
Cut Off
Oakdale
Tioga
Monticello
White County
Red light at Davis grocery corner aides Monticello police
Monticello officials report a new safety measure in police protection. A red light at the Davis grocery corner is linked to the city switchboard so residents can call the telephone operator at night and have the light turned on, notifying the night watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Davis Grocery
The Fair Promotes Summer Dress Savings
When in need of goods for your summer dress, see us and save money at THE FAIR. This ad-like note highlights discounts and shopping options for seasonal attire.
Goodyear Hose and Salon Goods Highlight Fair Advertising
Local fair features Goodyear rubber hose to curb dust and a display by Richey Pierson and Smith selling Franco American toilet goods and hair items. Christensen and Malone promote a style shop with children’s wading pants priced at 30 cents. Time to Paint offers house paint at 3.25 per gallon from Richey Pierson and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
Richey, Pierson & Smith
Christensen & Malone
I Richey, Pierson & Smith
Brookston Ak Observes First Saturday Half Holiday
Pine Grove enjoyed a lawn fete on the first Sat urday half holiday with tennis croquet horseshoe pitching jumping and other games. A lawn supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookston
Ak. R
Pine Grove
Hatton Relatives Travel for Montana Niece’s Funeral
Mrs D M Hatton learned Monday of niece Martha Bishop’s death in Hig Timber Montana. Elsa Showalter and M J Callahan of Connersville joined Hatton and left Tuesday to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Hatton
Martha Bishop
Hig Timber
Montana
Mr and Mrs Frank Gallagher Attend Indianapolis Nursing School Graduation
Special from Chalmers reports Mr and Mrs Frank Gallagher returning from Indianapolis after attending the commencement exercises of the Methodist hospital training school for nurses. Miss Pauline Gallagher was a member of the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank — Tallagher
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital Training School For
Pauline
Bride’s guest honored at Younger home dinner
Mrs. Gus Little was an honor guest at a seven o'clock dinner hosted by her sister Miss Ann Younger at the Joseph Younger home. The Tuesday evening event in the country drew fourteen close friends of the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Little
Miss Ann Younger
Mr Joseph Younger
Mrs. Little
New Garage Owner Takes Over Corn Belt Garage
Special from Reynolds notes Fred Hintman sold his share of the Corn Belt Garage to Clemens Heimlich. Heimlich, who has driven for National Oil from Lafayette to nearby towns, will continue service with William Quade handling operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt
Fred Hintaman
Albert
Fred Hintzman
Clemens Heimlich
Heimlich
Lafayette
William Quade
Soldiers' Body Returned From Overseas Death
Mrs. Ada Wolf received a telegram Friday that her son Louis Samuel Wolfe who died in overseas service would arrive in New York yesterday. The body would go to Burnettsville and stay at home a day before interment in a cemetery south of Wolcott. Louis died in an automobile crash in France just after the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Wolf
Louis Samuel Wolfe
New York
Burnettsvie
Wolcott
Louis
France
Visit Recalls Local Family Ties Across States
Mr and Mrs J B Van Buskirk left for Muncie then traveled to New York City to visit their daughter Mrs John T Van Sant for several weeks. In Muncie they attended the wedding of Miss Helen Moore at the home of Prof and Mrs B F Moore. Ruth Bushnell joined them for the trip. A note from Leonard Turner in Winchester describes a pleasant visit with Turner and his wife and a plan to expand his print shop. Mrs Turner is Harriet Meeker, daughter of Senator C D Meeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. VanBuskirk
Muncie
New York City
John T. van Sant
van Buskirk
Leonard Turner
Monticello
Winchester Democrat
Winchester
Leonard
Turner
Harriet Meeker
C. D. Meeker
Annual Report Highlights Auto Ownership in White County Farms
The White County annual assessor report shows farmers outside towns own nearly a thousand automobiles and substantial livestock. It lists average valuations by township for horses and mules cattle hogs sheep and autos, with totals across the county: horses and mules 78 cattle 34 hogs 11 sheep 4.62 autos 28. The rural totals: horses and mules 4 452 cattle 9 434 hogs 13 394 sheep 1 581 autos 944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
W. F. Snyder
Big Creek
Cass
Honey Creek
Jackson
Liberty
Monon
Princeton
Round Grove
Union
West Point
Sills Jr. Suffering Acute Appendicitis In Lafayette
A K Sills Jr of Gaylord Sills law firm Monticello and Lafayette was taken ill with acute appendicitis Monday night and rushed to St Elizabeth hospital where Tuesday his condition was slightly improved. Mrs Sills traveled to Lafayette Tuesday morning and locals have not been updated on his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Sills, Jr
Gaylord & Sills
Monticello
Lafayette
St. Elizabeth Hospital
New Goods and Services Highlight Local Fair Features
Local notices advertise stove models NESCO Simmons Proce ss and Perfection Oil Stoves, hot weather necessities, silk jersey shipments, new shades, silk fabrics 39 cents per yard at THE FAIR, plus dental care from Dr J Goedenour with 25 years in Monticello. A loan offer on farm land at reasonable rates appears from T W O Connor. Bathing suits showcased at THE PATE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesco, Simmons
Richey, Pierson & Smith
Married at St Joseph Merle G Carson and Ruby Harvey
A surprise wedding occurred at St Joseph Michigan last Saturday when Merle G Carson and Ruby Harvey quietly wed by motor trip. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Harvey of Delphi, is a Delphi High School graduate class of 1919. Carson, son of Mr and Mrs J Albert Carson of Idaville, is a rural mail carrier and World War I veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Merle G. Carson
Ruby Marvey
Guy Harvey
Delphi
Delphi High School
Carson
J. Albert Carson
Idaville
Sterrett Sues for Damages in White Circuit Court
Morgan L. Sterrett superintendent of Jasper County schools filed a $50,000 damage suit in White Circuit Court against farmer George E. May of Princeton Township. The action cites a family dispute turning violent with permanent injuries. Gaylord & Sills to appear for Sterrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan L. Sterrett
White County
Jasper County
George E. May
Walcott
Princeton Township
Sterrett
Gaylord & Sills
Monticello Official Buys Interest in Carroll Telephone
T. E. Hanway of the Monticello Telephone Company has purchased an interest in the Carroll Telephone Company at Delphi and will serve as general manager and superintendent, assuming duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Hanway
Monticello Telephone Company
Carroll Telephone Company
Delphi
New Suit Filed Over Promissory Note in White Circuit
Civil action filed in White Circuit Court by Thomas Millikan against George W. Timmons of Round Grove Township. Suit seeks $1,800 judgment on a promissory note and is returnable September 5, 1921. attorneys E. G. Hall and E. B. Sellers represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Thomas Millikan
George W. Timmons
Round Grove Township
E. G. Hall
E. B. Sellers
Oil Rig Located On Bennett Taylor Farm Near Guernsey
The Defining Oil Company of Terre Haute has set a rig on the Bennett Taylor farm near Guernsey and is drilling. Initial fifty feet and cave-in difficulties gave way to better progress. fifty to sixty feet per day is expected. Depth will determine if an oil pot is struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defining Oil Company of
Terre Haute
Bennett Taylor
Guernsey
THE FAIR OFFERS BATHING SUITS AND LAWN FURNISHINGS
RICHEY, PIERSON & SMITH advertise bathing suits and caps at THE FAIR along with lawn swings priced to attract shoppers. They promote Klinglite rubber belts and emphasize good goods at right prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richey, Pierson & Smith
Reunion After Sixty Years Brings Fulks Siblings Together
Mrs S A Fulks of the county and Martin Mull, once separated sixty years, reunite in Terre Haute. Mrs Fulks, widow of S A Fulks, is in her eighty third year. Mull, over eighty, traveled from the west and met his sister by chance after years believed dead. Rosa May remains in Remington with another daughter. Two brothers died long ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Fulks
George Fulks
Martin Mull
Fulks
Terre Haute
Mr. Mull
Lafayette
Far West
Indiana
Moore Sturgeon Wedding Unites Moore Family at Muncie
The home of Prof. and Mrs. B F Moore hosted a Saturday wedding at 9 00 in Muncie as their daughter Helen married Lea A Sturgeon of the city A ceremony by Rev Heber D Ketcham featured a floral altar and double ring rites with Miss Florence Overhart bridesmaid and Lawrence Sturgeon as groomsman A wedding breakfast followed before the couple left for a Lake Gage honeymoon The bride a Muncie High School and University of Chicago graduate taught at Muncie High School The groom attended Indiana University and works with Sur geon Coal and Grain Co in Muncie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Moore
Muncie
Helen
Lea A. Sturgeon
Heber D. Ketcham
D. D
High Street Shurch
Elizabeth Hickman
Florence Overhart
Lawrence Sturgeon
Alfred Kilgore
Lake Gage
Monticello
Indiana University
Phi Delta Theta
Surgeon Coal and Grain Company
Wolcott Gala Races Boost Town Between Indianapolis and Chicago
Citizens' Association of Wolcott staged a cross country event by the American Gymnastic Union Friday. Fifty five runners completed two miles each with races, contests, and concerts from 1 to 6 pm. Delegations came from Indianapolis and Chicago with exhibition drills and talks concluding the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Association of
Wolcott
Indianapolis
Chicago
American Gymnastic Union
Walcott
Citizens’ Association
Promissory Note Suit Filed in White Circuit Court
Clarence R. Cowger attorney for James Studebaker filed a civil suit against Frederick L. Spencer on a promissory note seeking $600. The complaint is returnable September 6 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Circuit Court
Clarence R. Cowger
James Studebaker
Frederick L. Spencer
Farm House Burned Near Monticello and Delphi
A farm house on the Sim Davisser farm between Monticello and Delphi was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The building burned to the ground and the loss is partially covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Davisser
Monticello
Delphi
Corner Store Clears Inventory On Farm Implements
Local dealer advertises limited stock of one and two row corn plows at unusually low prices. Also promotes Kt Silk hosiery and gloves with conspicuous bargain framing. Financing and quantities not specified.
First Frolic Of Tippecanoe Country Club Friday
The Tippecanoe Country Club prepares for its first annual frolic this Friday at the grounds north of Monticello. Activities begin at 10 30 a m with horseshoe and amateur golf tournaments, a 2 30 p m professional golf exhibition featuring C F Robinson of Kokomo and Gunnar Nelson of Lafayette, plus swimming boating and dining. A hostess group and multiple committees organize seating crowds and parking. More than two hundred members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe Country Club
Monticello
C. F. Robinson
Kokomo
Gunnar Nelson
Lafayette
L. B. Elmore
Homer Dresbach
John Moran
Roscoe Fraser
Carl Middlestadt
Rex Banes
Stewart Uhl
Truman Holdridge
J. L. Ackerman
George Kassabauma
I. L. Hartman
Ara Hamill
John H. Smith
F. M. Minch
Charles Smoker
Walter Simons
Don Brearsley
John Beisicker
Harry An~heier
E L. Gardner
William T. O’dowd
H. B. Gable
Ora Hamill
A. R. Jones
J. M. Winters
A. K. Sills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burnettsvile
Chalmers
Reynolds
Burnettaville
Annual Report
Snyder
A. K. Sills, Jr., III
Dr. J. Goedenour
Jersey
T. W. O’connor
ST. Joe
Miss Ruby Harvey
Big
Telephone Company
Carnival Company
American Legion
Bert E. Kirkman
Burnettsville
Monticello Legion
Legion
Thalia Club
ED Gardner
Tom O’connor
B. F. Carr
Herbert Horner
H. L. Milter
L. D. Carey
Ralph Davis
Z. Er. Hornbeck
J. H. Kraning
G. M. Spencer
Don Brearley
Carl Russell
J. L. Graham
Joe S. Minch
Murray Gardiner
George Kassabaum
T. J. Humphreys
Tom Kinmore
Ed Ningle
William Schroeder
J. M. Beisicker
J. B. Dorsett
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