Embezzlement Charge Referred Against Gilmore in Peru Case
A report recalls an embezzlement case tied to C. Gilmore, with confession and the Batlard Store robbery traced to Peru. Authorities traced the stolen funds to Nee Kersa, leading to Gilmore’s arrest and detention as sheriffs pursue a trial setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Gilmore
Faye
Perress
Delph
Pern
Haey
Nee Kersa
Pers
Pera
Ats
C. A
Tobsec
Fagbert
Pudlard
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED BY LOCAL FRATERNAL LODGES
The Odd Fellows and Red Men observed Memorial Day on Sunday June 13. Members met at nine at the Red Men hall and proceeded to the Odd Fellows cemetery where the deceased member was honored. Local notices advertise bathing suits and men’s leather dress shoes at area shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow
Red Men Hallo
Odd Fellows
Tyc
Monon Bank Reorganized Into Farmers' & Traders State Bank
The Monon Bank will reorganize into the Farmers' & Traders State Bank on July 1 after court administration. The current bank will operate under court order until July first when the new chartered institution takes over, with stockholders electing officers led by Joseph S. Mineh as president and Henry de Praneis as vice president amid provisions for consolidation and future shareholding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon Bank
Cornelius MM, Horner
Farmers’ & Traders State Bank
Uly Lst
Joseph S. Mineh
Chabrers
de Praneis Flor
Henry Out
Thas Rity
Ensties
EOE
Neighbors Face Charge After Local Altercation and Trial
A crowd gathered as Mowrer and others were charged following a dispute that escalated to violence. Witnesses testified about detentions and injuries while authorities arranged examinations and prepared legal actions. The proceedings continued into the week with charges centered on assault and related conduct.
Calder Moves to New Location in Farmers State Bank Building
Calder, the senior insurance agent, moved from the Rhos building on North Main to the room in the Farmers State Bank building on Court Street this week. He invites friends to visit as he begins operations in the new office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooom. Clalder
Srernal Rensurance
Rhos
North Main Street
Farmers” State Bank
Marinello
Court Street
Brookston business man suffers stroke at home
A. Breckentides, a leading Brookston businessman, suffered a stroke Sunday evening causing paralysis on his left side. Reports from his bedside say his condition is as good as could be expected. He is the father of W. B. Breckenridge, whose wife is a former Monticello girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckentides
Brookston
Mr. Breckenridge
W. B. Breckenridge
Monticello
Bathtub Season Ad Promises Swimwear and Local Store Deals
A fragmented clipping mentions bathing season and Hamill offering bathing suits from 85e to $8.50. It references locations Monticello Goodland and Brook with a stray line about a reward. The text includes advertising tone for local shops and products.
Shoes on sale at The Toggery in men's sizes six seven
Twenty five pairs of men's low shoes offered at $3.50 each, sizes 6 64 and 7, with usual value up to $10.00. The Toggery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toggery
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs J D Timmons Celebrated
The Timons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Saturday gathering at their Seath Main street home. About 125 guests enjoyed roast, strawberries, and other fare while relatives shared memories. A long message from S UIdlows praised the couple’s guidance and care, recalling earlier days and changes over fifty years. Continued on last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Timmons
Trieth
Seath Maan Street
Fire destroys farm buildings southeast of city
A fire at Cloud Million's farm southeast of the city destroyed the house garage meat and wood houses and workshop. Loss estimated at 10000. Robert Million and his son Cloyd lost nearly all clothing and contents except a piano and a few items. Family fled in night clothes to a neighbor's home. Origin of fire unknown.
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Robert Million
Cloyd Million
Cloud Million
Mitton
Tasur
Mere
Millon
Greesnerittu
Theenee
Mars
Mal
Webuito
Merce
Hebert Million
South Olomots Street
Malfron
Amother
Barrnettsville
Rose Sunday Service at Presbyterian Church
Next Sunday rose Sunday will be observed at the Presby terian church with roses decorating the church and Miss Roach s Sunday school class providing four usher roses. Miss Benla ro will play Mendelssohn on the organ while Miss Selene Graves performs Adagio Religiose on violin. The pastor will preach on The Rose or Sharon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbeterian Church
Miss Roach
Mendelssohn
Benlaro
Selene Graves
Sharon
Automobile crank backfire injures man’s wrist
Robert Logan will refrain from using his right arm for three or four weeks after an accident yesterday morning. While cranking a Ford automobile the engine backfired and struck his right wrist tearing the ligaments loose. The injuries are painful but not serious.
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Robert Logan
Knights of Pythias Memorial Service Notice
The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters plan memorial services next Sunday. Members should meet at the hall at 10 15 a m and march to the Christian church for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Christian Church
Birth Announcement for Betty Joan Spray
Local friends report the birth of a daughter, Betty Joan, to Mr. and Mrs. T B Spray of Frankfort on Thursday, June 1. The infant weighed six pounds at birth. The Sprays formerly lived here where Mr. Spray served as pastor of the Christian church, with many friends across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Joan
T. B. Spray
Frankfort
Spray
The
Christian Church
New Vestes and Hosiery Featured at the Fair
Merchants advertise new wearable goods and hosiery at the fair. Herman Pernfield promotes humane salve for horses and warns against neck and shoulder strain. Monticello Granite Works and Kuppenheimer suits are showcased among a varied assortment.
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Herman Pernfield
Reading Circle Meets and Local Wedding News
The Christian Reading Circle at the Christian church held its bi monthly meeting at Bert Gilbert’s home with a spell heap and refreshments. The group plans an autumn trip to Frank Darrow’s home for a supper. A wedding of Pennie Nine and Albert Strantz in Logansport was noted with attendees from the area.
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Wolcott
The
Christian Church
Bert Gilbert
Frank Darrow
Chelmers Letter: Wedding at St Lawrence Church
Miss Florence McMantes daughter of Thomas Mandey wed Gerald McCullough of this place at St Lawrence Church Lafayette Hyfer Wednesday morning. Bride attended by Miss Bertha O Connor with Robert Klempe as best man. Mary Louise Seipel served as flower girl. A three course breakfast followed at Mrs J W Stockton’s Greenbush street home. The couple leaves for Chicago and Milwaukee and will reside after June 20 at the Refers’ apartment.
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Chelmers
Vine Ofelock
St. Lawrence Church
Lafayette Hyfer
Benjamin Oohler
Florence Mc Mantes
Thomas Mandey
Crerald Bk. McCullough
Bertha O'Connor
Boy Receives High Honor at Y M C A Camp Paragon Award
Carl Palmer is among four boys who earned the Paragon Square at the Y M C A camp near Mundo Lakes. The honor indicates passing a physical moral mental and social test validating his status as a four cornered boy and a proud achievement for Carl and his companion John Palmer who returned from the camp north of Penu Lafayette.
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Chalmers
Carl
John Palmer
Mundo Lakes
Penu
Lafayette
Paragon
Y. M
Idaville Letter Seeks Eye Specialist for Frank Young
Frank Young was taken to Logansport Sunday morning by his grandson Will Whitlow to consult an eye specialist. Mr Young has recently become totally blind after ongoing eye trouble.
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Idaville
Frank Young
Logansport
Will Whitlow
Mr. Young
Fairview Letter Thrown into a Trade Ad Patch
A local note describes J. L. Thompson injuring fingers at a saw mill and receiving treatment from Dr. McClaim. The piece shifts to ads for shirts, neckties, and summer toes, then promotes new line of chinaware at THE PAIR and Monticello Granite Works offerings. Includes clothing and workwear items with prices and vendors.
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J. L. Thompson
Flo
Dro. DL McClaim
Hot Water Seed Treatment Reduces Loose Smut In Wheat
White County farmers report hot water seed treatment lowering loose smut in trials at Burnettsville and Monticello. Treated plots show about 1 percent smut versus 6 to 10 percent in untreated. Officials discuss setting up central treating stations in White County to ease access for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White County
C. W. Mertz
Burnettsville
Frank Raub
Monticello
Monticello Cemetery Association Elects New Board
A May meeting reorganized the Monticello Cemetery Association board with John Biederwolt named president but declining to serve. Alva Hanawalt becomes acting president as officers and dues notices are set, work on graves proceeds, and a committee is formed to pursue a permanent upkeep fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Cemetery Association
Harry C. Johnson
J. EB. Loughry
Lottie Reynolds
John Biederwolt
Alva Hanawalt
J. Goerhenour
Nora Gardner
Mayme Roberts
Biederwolt
Hanawalt
Fred Obenchain
Griv Wolverton
Margaret Roach
Julia Peet
Alice Brearley
Emana Lear
Abi WH Bushoell
John Purner
A Loughrys
Baker divorce suit seeks alimony in Cass Circuit Court
Martha Baker files for divorce from Wiley P. Baker in Cass Circuit Court asking for ten thousand dollars alimony. The Bakers, formerly of Danville and now living in Logansport, are noted figures in White and Carroll Counties.
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Cass
Wiley P. Baker
Martha Baker
Boys' Steiffel overalls at The Toggery in blue stripe
Boys' white stripe blue Steiffel overalls offered in sizes 6 to 15 for one dollar by The Toggery.
Road foes busy in attempt to block Renck Road improvement
A contested effort to fund and authorize the Renck Road project faces legal challenge as remonstrators sue to halt bonds and construction. The case notes a May 4 primary vote supporting the measure, state board approval on May 14, and bond sale planned for June 16. Plaintiffs claim taxes would burden township residents beyond city limits.
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Renek Road
Audher Vaso
White County
Negdl & Cons
Mda
Mirando Spencer
Georer
Phea
Diy
Che Pte van Vpercticello
Aml
Eerthet
State Board of Pax Comhussion
State Board
Monticello
Gradottremae Ac
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C. Gilmore
Galen Lucy
Peru
Bares
Hesme
Hamitl’s
Janey
Sam
Issac Mowrer
Peete
Mladic Wits
Pee
Burnett
Vale
Garsa
Meteo
Ehrseet Ave
Pete Tate
Phis
Cote
Ase
Aimerican Cinpe
Sd Obs
Herman Berpfield
Noo
Marto Spreen
Goodland
Dune Us
Arthur Weishaar
Brook
Jadisina
J. D. Timmons
Pious Chapel
S. L. Gallaway
Jane
Fife
Ninele
Cass Town
Rose Sunday Service
K. OF P. Memorial
Betty Joan Spray
Kuppenheimer
Rom
Cullen
Herald
Reading Circle
King Strantz
Chad
cPennie
Wil Albert We
Lowansport
Wis
Pbs3u
Valentine Strants
Chirence Burgetoo
Fanmily
Morgan Burnett
Andrew Raub
Strantz
Bowen Bank
Strant
Fairview Letter
Hannal & Co
Wei
Daree
Montello
Berlin
Report OF Association
Monticello Cemetery
Liam
Emily Ubi
STN
Mr. Grassmyer & Son
Earl van Meter
Miote
Renck Road
White
Seling
China
Nemedy Caves
Lord Herman Bernfield
Calass
Pulaski Counties
Montello Granil
Hamill & CO
Hamill
Palm Beach
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