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Newspaper

Monticello Herald

Location

Monticello, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1923

Page

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Heat Victim Found Near Lafayette After Daylong Wander

Frank Crapeau a 56 year old farmer from near Brookston was found Tuesday morning at Lincoln and South streets in Lafayette by Police Captain Herman Kelm and Patrolman Harry Blood. He suffered from a heat induced mental derangement and was taken to St Elizabeth hospital for treatment.

Frank Crapeau Brookston Lincoln South Streets Lafayette Herman Kelm Harry Blood E. B. Rusehli Crapeau St. Elizabeth Hospital Ash Grove Monon Wabash River Kenneth Max Clayton

Judge Carr headline at Indiana National Guard barbecue in Frankfort

Judge B F Carr spoke at a barbecue closing the state guard officers school at T P A park in Frankfort Friday evening. Indiana Governor Warren T McCray commended the guard and reviewed his administration with speakers Gen Robert H Tyndall Adjutant General Harry B Smith Col John J Boas Col George He Henles Capt Albert H Whiteerb Capt Clarence Wrysens and others attending. About 250 people heard remarks from Frankfort chamber of commerce leaders and guard officers.

B. F. Carr Frankfort Warren To. McCray Indiana National Guard Robert H. Tyndall Adit Harry B. Smith John J. Boas George He Henles Albert H. Whiteerb Clarence Wrysens Hares Fenton Iadianerputis Judes Barb B. Stroup Clinton Court Georgs Cialien Caomaneres Governor's Ports

Mrs Didlake Hosts Queen Esthers Strawberry Party

Mrs Didlake longtime teacher of the Queen Esthers class hosted a strawberry party at her South Main Street home last Friday. Nieces Miss Helen Stephenson and Miss Blanche Stephenson assisted and decorated. A business meeting formed a nominating committee for officer elections set for July. The class will meet the second Friday each month for twenty minutes of study and social time.

Cliss

Six Marriage Licenses Issued in First Half of June

County Clerk Love reports six marriage licenses issued in the first half of June. This contrasts with seven for the same period in 1922. If the pattern holds, 1923 may surpass 1922 by month’s end.

Love

Northern fishing trip tale from Minnesota

S. W. Thompson and Lewis Del linger, yearly Minnesota visitors for a three or four week fishing voyage, are currently enjoying their northern excursion. They have sent E. B. Sellers a twelve pound muskelunge as proof of their catch and plans to share stories on the way home.

S. W. Thompson Lewis Dellinger Minnesota E. B. Sellers

Glass fruit jars and canning supplies in Richey

Richey supplies include four gallon jars plus quart and pint jars, 1-quart tin cans, jar rubbers, and caps offered by Pierson Smith.

Richey, Pierson & Smith

Delphi youths face trial in Ford theft case

Ross Clawson and William Rider, Delphi youths, were bound over to White Circuit Court after a preliminary hearing on vehicle taking. The Ford touring car owned by Mearl Latta was stolen Saturday night from South Illinois street and found later in Ameritus at Amstutz garage. Gilbert Lewis of Delphi implicated in the case but not arrested.

Delphi Ross Clawson William Rider Justice of the Peace E. G. Smith White Circuit Court Mear Mr. Latta Amstutz Americus Ralph Fisher Battle Ground State Motor Police Gilbert Lewis

Union Church Services Begin Across Three Local Churches

Plans were approved for summer union services held Sunday evenings in July and August. Services rotate among Methodist, Christian, and Presbyterian churches. July 1 at Methodist with Rev H T Wilson. July 8 at Christian with Rev Jordan. July 15 at Presbyterian with Rev Plumadud headlining the city park gathering. Ron Burnham of national note also to speak.

Methodist Church H. T. Wilson Presbyterian Church Christian Church Jordan Fowl Plumadud St. Louis Ron Burnham O Monticello

Car Crash Near Shook Road Injures No One

Ted Hughes of Buffalo damaged his car in a Sunday evening collision with a Buick carrying Winamac residents near the Baer home on Shook road. The Hughes car had a broken windshield and a wheel torn off, while the Buick lost three wheels and its front end was badly damaged. Nobody was seriously hurt. occupants of the Buick were shaken but okay.

Ted Hughes Morgan Hughes Buffalo Baer Hughes Winamac Buick Mr. Hughes

Distinguished Educator Baldwin Shapes Missouri Normal Schools

The article recounts Joseph Baldwin’s rise from Indiana to Kirksville Missouri where he opened a Kirksville Normal School and pushed for state supervision of normal education. It notes his early work in Burnettsville 1865 teachers institute with J A Baldwin and William Irelan, and influence on Indiana and Missouri teacher training.

Payne J. A. Baldwin William Irelan Baldwin White County Burnettsville Indiana Joseph Baldwin Kirksville Missouri J. J. Griggsby The Christian Church Pennsylvania J. B. Merwin St. Louis American School Journal Frank L. Ferris B. F. Henry National Bank of H. C. Langley California District Normal School of Sam Houston Normal

Rensselaer Booster Parade Idea Delayed to August

The Rensselaer Republican reports an advertising committee tour and plans for a large booster parade to promote the fourth of July celebration. The piece questions why the parade is timed for the latter part of August instead of sooner.

The Rensselaer Republican Advertising Committee

DePauw Graduate Kathryn Bassett Back From Summer Break

Kathryn Bassett returned home from Arcola to Goodland after graduating from DePauw University. She attended commencement at the University of Illinois Champaign last Saturday and is a daughter of Dr and Mrs C C Bassett. Local note mentions her Goodland ties and family history with Rev T J Bassett.

Kathryn Bassett Arcola DePauw University University of Ilinois Champaign Goodland Herald Bassett C. C. Bassett Goodland T. J. Bassett

Time for Rubber Hose and Ice Cream Freezers

Local ad mentions rubber hoses and ice cream freezers available at Richey Pierson and Smith. It promotes hosiery at The Fair with summer silk shades. Also urges Willard batteries from Nelson Motor Sales and Kyanize Motor Car Enamel to refresh cars.

Richey, Pierson & Smith Willard Nelson Motor Sales

Home Coming at Pike Creek Church to Welcome Residents

The first annual Home Coming of the Church of the Brothers at Pike Creek north of Monticello will be held next Sunday June 24 Plans include former residents returning and Rev Galen B Rover of Huntington Pa son of longtime Monticello schools superintendent Rev Roger to preach Saturday and Sunday Elder Frank Fisher of Mexico Ind also planned to attend A basket dinner will be served at noon with open invitation to all former residents and the public.

Church of the Brothers Pike Creek Monticello Galen B. Rover Huntington John B. Rover Roger Frank Fisher Mexico Ind

Weed Day Planned by White County Farmers

County Agent Roscoe Fraser announces Weed Day next Monday June 25 to address Canada thistle spread. Purdue specialist Albert A. Hansen will conduct morning and afternoon field meetings at Chalmers and Walter Russow farm and speak at the library auditorium in Idaville. Farmers are urged to bring weed specimens including poisonous or unidentified plants for identification.

White County Roscoe Fraser Albert A. Hansen Purdue Fraser Hansen Chalmers Walter Russow Idaville

Coroner Exonerates Downey in Fatal Danville Crash

Hendricks County coroner exonerates John C. Downey of all blame in the death of Mrs. Jennie Smith who was struck by a car driven by Downey near Danville. Smith, 52, died after stepping from a huckster wagon while carrying her year old granddaughter who escaped injury. Downey, Delphi school principal and former local resident, has relatives in the area.

Hendricks County John C. Downey Jennie Smith

Condemnation case to resume in Tippecanoe Superior Court

The Indiana Hydro-Electric Power Company sues Scelnira Pingry and others in a condemnation proceeding to be resumed next Friday before Special Judge Joseph I Ibach in Lafayette. Six related cases on similar questions will be heard by Judge Ibach during the summer, with arguments in the Pingry case likely covering all cases.

Indiana Hydro-Electric Power Company Scelnira Pingly Et al Joseph IL. Ibach Hammond Tippecanoe Superior Court Lafayette Ibach Pingry

Telephone Co Promotes Voiles at The Fair

The Monticello Telephone Co advertises at the fair urging customers to call for orders and visit their booth. They highlight a fine line of voiles and invite buyers to compare before purchasing.

Oil stoves on sale from Richey Pierson Smith

A full line of oil stoves to select from including New Perfection O V E New Process and other models. Richey Pierson Smith offers a variety of efficient stoves for home use.

NEW Process

Wedding visit plans span White County families

Wm Russow together with Mr and Mrs Stuart Shafer and daughter Viola and Mr and Mrs Walter Albin traveled to Illinois Sunday to visit relatives. They will attend the wedding of the former's granddaughter on June 20 in Illinois.

Wm. Russow Stuart Shafer Viola Walter Albin Illinois

Attendees listed at S. S. convention in Indianapolis

Rev. Combrink and daughter Martha join Catherine Gossett Alice Hansen Geneva Hughes Lida Moody Mrs. C. E. Holwerda and son Merrill J. P. Stewart and wife and Frank Hawkins among attendees at the Indianapolis Sunday school convention.

S. S Indianapolis Combrink Martha Catherine Gossett Alice Hansen Geneva Hughes Lida Moody C. E. Holwerda Merrill J. P. Stewart Frank Hawkins

Sister Injured In Fall At Delphi Missionary Meeting

Ed May learned on Saturday that his sister Mrs Jane Klepinger is a Lafayette hospital patient with a fractured hip from a slip on a hardwood floor at a Delphi friend’s home during a missionary meeting.

Ed May Jane Klepinger Lafayette Hospital Delphi

Burnettsville youths sponsor play at high school

The Baptist church youth group of Burnettsville will sponsor a play at the high school auditorium next Friday evening, June 22. The title is All on Ac count of Polly, advertised as real entertainment and the public is invited to attend.

the Baptist Church of Burnettsville Polly

Delegates Named for State Sunday School Convention

The Sunday Schools will be represented at the State Sunday School convention in Indianapolis this week. Delegates include Rev and Mrs Arthur Harmon and Edna Wolf and Mabel Van Voorst from the Baptist school, Ann Younger and Mrs John Kassabaum from the Presbyterian school, and Jeanette Telfer from the Methodist school.

Indianapolis Arthur Harmon Edna Wolf Mabel van Voorst The Baptist School Ann Younger John Kassabaum Presbyterian School Jeanette Telfer Methodist School

Eubank Family In Fatal Indiana Auto Crash

Earl Eubank head of Cincinnati University Social Science and his three daughters were passengers when their car plunged off an embankment near New Palestine Indiana. Mrs Eubank and their eight year old son were killed. Earl and the other two daughters survived with injuries. The accident occurred Saturday night as Mr Eubank was en route to Chicago to lecture. Rev C B Stevens Mrs Eubank’s brother was visiting in Bloomington at the time.

Earl Edward Eubank Department of Social Science University of Cincinnati Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Eubank University Chicago New Palestine J. S. Minch Monon Cincinnati

Indiana Retail Dry Goods Convention Set in Indianapolis

The Indiana Retail Dry Goods Association announces its statewide convention in the Travertine Room of the Lincoln Hotel Indianapolis on Tuesday and Wednesday June 26 and 27. The event targets retail and ready-to-wear dealers with a focus on industry interests and member merchants across four fifths of the state. Roof painting services and local fabric offerings are advertised in nearby notices.

Indiana Retail Dry Goods Association Travertine Room Lincoln Hotel Indianapolis Ind Indiana

Local Man to Attend National Winchester Clubs Convention

Charles A. Pierson of Richey Pierson Smith will travel to Chicago for the National Association of Winchester Clubs annual convention at the Coliseum June 25 to 28. About four thousand dealers from across the U S are expected as an educational expo showcases store methods and equipment. Secretary of Labor James J. Davis will speak on the business man’s relationship to the government.

Charles A. Pierson Richey, Pierson & Smith Chicago National Association of Winchester Clubs Winchester United States New Haven Conn Great Lakes Naval Station James J. Davis

Tom Comer Weds Oak Park Girl in Chicago Ceremony

The marriage of Tom Comer, former deputy county clerk and rural route carrier at the local post office, to Miss Minnie Van Becum of Oak Park occurred last Tuesday at St. Willibrord's church in Chicago. Rev Van Heertrum officiated. The couple, attended by Mr and Mrs Bryne A Jackson, planned a four course breakfast at Hyde Park Hotel for immediate relatives. Comer, son of Patrick Comer of Lafayette, was a former Princeton Township teacher who left to become deputy clerk. They will reside at 530 South Bluff Street after July 1.

Tom Comer Minnie van Becum Oak Park St. Willibrod’s Church Chicago van Heertrum Bryne A. Jackson Hyde Park Comer Patrick Comer Lafayette Princeton Township Monticello South Bluff Street

Lad's Hand Crushed by Wringer in Store Window Accident

Julian Goodman, son of Mr and Mrs Bernie Goodman, suffered severe finger injuries when his hand was pulled into an electric washing machine wringer in a furniture store window. He managed to switch off the machine with help, then sought medical aid from Dr Coffin who dressed the wound.

Julian Goodman Bernie Goodman Julian

Open Season On Bass Anglers Face Slow Start

Saturday marked the bass season opener as local fishermen prepared bait and tackle at Lake Cicott. By midnight the bite was light, with few heavy catches reported. Sunday saw crowds along the river seeking relief from the heat.

Cicott

Enamel Ware Sale and New Dress Goods at The Fair

Window display highlights enamel ware priced at 99c. Hot weather line features dress goods including voiles eponges eto mines ratines and other fabrics available at The Fair.

Independence Day celebrations sweep Rensselaer Winamac and surrounding areas

Rensselaer announces a free high class Fourth of July with posters dispatched to towns within twenty five miles. Winamac plans a memorial suspension bridge dedication with Culver Military Academy guidance and a fireworks display. Delphi hosts a quiet observance while Norway Beach in White County features band concerts balloon ascension and other amusements for a mammoth June 23 celebration.

White County Rensselaer Terrtory Winamac Gignilliat Culver Military Academy Norway Beach

Pupil Vacation Club Picnic At City Park

Daily Vacation Bible School pupils from D. V. B. S. enjoyed two park outings. On Monday seventy five from the junior and primary departments played on the City Park equipment and received fruit from C. W. Wright under supervision of Miss Inez Hughes Genevieve Roth and Rev and Mrs C. C. Dobson. Tuesday twenty two kindergarten children were treated to morning snacks by Mr Wright as teachers Leths Leds and Mabel Holeman led the excursion. School enrollment reached 110 with ninety seven and ninety two present on the respective days.

Soho The Christian Church Jie C. W. Wright Inez Hughes Genevieve Roth C. C. Dobson Leths Leds Mabel Holeman Wright

Sugar to go on sale at Gustaves Furniture June 30

Sugar priced at five cents per pound will be sold at Gustaves Furniture and Rag Store on Saturday June 30 starting at ten in the morning. Customers may buy up to eight pounds of sugar for each dollar spent on Fibre Chairs Settees Porch Swings or Ferneries. All seasonable goods included.

Gustaves Furniture and

Summer hosiery and Oriental designs at The Fair

Large assortment of summer hosiery for the family in cotton lisle and silk with prices at The Fair. Another shipment of refrigerators advertised by Richey Pierson Smith. Attend the dedication of the Memorial Suspension Bridge at Winamac on July 1.

Richey, Pierson & Smith Winamac

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Frank I. N. G. Barbecue FORD Union Church Joseph Missouri Normal School System J. B. van Buskirk Depauw Mr. Farmer Federal Land Bank Water Galen B. Royer Downey Monticello Telephone Co Mai News OF the Herald Pine Grove Geo. C. Loy Roofing Co LABOR Davis Lad Rensselaer and Winamac Norway H. C. Johnson & Son
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