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Newspaper

Monticello Herald

Location

Monticello, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1920

Page

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NEW COUNTY MAP AND WAR ATLAS PUBLISHED BY LOCAL PAPER

The Monticello Herald announces a new county map and war atlas from the Rhenyon Map Company Des Moines Iowa with about ninety pages and township maps of White County Indiana The atlas lists population data historical war history and documents soldiers from the county and those who died for service Includes subscription pricing and limited copies with mail requests via postal card.

White County Monticello Keaven May Company United States Ares Red Cross al Ae Ibilar Eaith

A Wolcott Wedding at Sacred Heart Church

Nealla Matthew married Foti Vo Waener yesterday at Sacred Heart church in Reisienten in a ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The couple, long-time Wolcott residents, will live on the groom’s farm northwest of Wolcott, in a recently completed residence.

Enhteteloek Sacred Heart Church Reisineten Nealla Matthew Foti Vo Wolcott Whide Nicholas Warner White County Rensselaer Vounge People Will Reside On the Groom

State highway to take over Wolcott Road route to Montmorenci

The State Highway Commission announced the Jackson Highway from Wolcott to Montmorenci will be taken over as a safe highway. White county residents in Princeton West Point and Round Grove townships welcome the move which will restore the road to its prewar condition and relieve slow county unit progress. The state action provides immediate relief as extensive work is now funded and underway.

State Highway Commission Jackson Wolcot Montmorenci Indianapolis White County Princeton West Point Round Grove Roond FO Sheridan Bt Harrison Wolcott

Wool Storage Plan for County Wool Producers

A survey by the Wool Committee of Wooate County shows farmers favor storing county wool in Chicago warehouses until prices stabilize. Committeemen Geo H Kilmer Molr K Reif and M O O H Erickson organize receipts at Monticello sales pavilion next Tuesday June 29 for members of the local association to ship wool to the National Wool Warehouse in Chicago.

Wooate County Chicago Geo Monticelo National Surremadine

Veterans Meet Here At Tippecanoe Post Luncheon Program

Veterans gathered at the Tippecanoe Post hall and then moved to the Presbyterian church for a Lawton Circle lunch. An afternoon program featured Mr. Shinn of Washington D C and talks by Mrs. C D Meeker Rev H T Wilson and Rev William McCorkle. The basement displayed national colors and flowers.

C.D. Meeker Lawton Bret H. T. Wilson William McCorkle

Goodman Co Ad Promotes Hats Swords and Salve

Classified item lists extra trousers and suits with prices from 15 to 22.50 and Mohair Dixie Weave options. It also advertises bathing hats and caps at The Fair and a Humane Salve for horses by Herman Bernfield on N Main Street.

Dixie Goodman CO

Plan New Course For Brookston and Chalmers High Schools

Ed VanCamp of Brookston and John Kassa baum of Chalmers arrange vocational agriculture in Brookston and Chalmers high schools with RS Bundy of Aurora to lead. Bundy will split time between towns, with summer project work. two thirds of costs paid by the U S Department of Agriculture. Bundy, Purdue agriculture graduate and former Purdue Exponent editor, begins next fall.

White County Ed VanCamp Brookston John Kaxsabaum Chalmers Prairie Biz Creek RS. Bundy Aurora Indiana U.S. Department of Agriculture Monticello High School Bundy Ericulture Purdue Purdue Exponent VanCamp Kassabaum Securine

Monticello Defeats Dodge Brothers as Pitcher Struggles

A Sunday ball game between the Dodge Brothers of Lafayette and Monticello ends twenty something to seven. Monticello borrows a Toledo pitcher while pitching woes compound losses. The day also sees items and a bushel of baseballs taken away and broken shingles from local barns.

B. R B. Baker Ross Britton Monticello Toledo

Indiana Man Fined in Assault and Battery Case

State of Indiana versus John Ohman heard by Judge Smith after an altercation on Hanawalt street at the Hohman home. Ohman paid fines and costs totaling $17.05 for assault and battery with Henry Hohman the complainant and victim.

Justice Smith State of Indiana John Ohman Henry Hohman Young Ohman Hohman

Dayton youths motor to city for park outing

The young men from Dayton Indiana Presbyter ian Church with their ladies motored to a nearby city for a day trip. They dined at Hotel Forbis and toured City Park along the Tippecanoe River. County agent PL Rob Bausman, once a member of the class, joined.

Presbyterian Church Dayton Indiana Forbis Tippecanoe River Ro Bausman

Goodman Company Ad Promotes Underwear and Salve

An old classified style ad lists GENUINE B. V. D. UNDERWEAR and Munsing for men and boys, plus The Goodman Co. Good Underwear and Humane Salve for horse necks or shoulders with an absolute guarantee. Herman Bernfield on N. Main Street. 6-3-41.

Goodman CO Herman Bernfield N. Main Street

The Mysterious Scales Influence on Muskies Trip

S W Thompson and Lewis Dellinger return from a two week muskies chase on Crow Wing lakes at Dorsett Minnesota. The Mayor claims the largest muskie at eighteen pounds using a secret weighing scale that can be set to true or heavier weights.

S. W. Thompson Lewis Dellinger Dorsett Minn Crow Wing The Herald Dellinger Thompson Lute

Harding to Speak at Indiana Editorial Outing

The Indiana Republican Editorial Association will hold its annual summer outing at Turkey Run in July. Attendees include editors and Republicans from across the state with Warren G. Harding as the principal speaker and other prominent figures such as United States Senators Warren Te. McCray and additional candidates on the state ticket. Edward J. Hancock and Fréd Schortemeier oversee arrangements.

Indiana United States Warren Te. McCray Edward JJ. Hancock Greensboro Fréd Schortemeier

Surprise Birthday for William Dahlenburg at Home East of Reynolds

William Dahlenburg was guest of honor at a surprise party at the Dahlenburg home east of Reynolds for his sixty second birthday. A large turnout of relatives and friends attended and a noon dinner was served. Guests included the Dahlenburgs of Monticello and Battle Ground families, the Demarays, the Grosses, the Zarses, the Erdmanns, Opal Fistou, and William Reumler.

William Dahlenburg Dahlenburg Reynolds Carl Dahlenburg George Dahlenburg William Demaray Monticello George Gross Battle

Beautiful Vestees and Kodak Takeover by Sowman Bros

A fragmented item notes Beautiful Vestees launching with a Kodak product line under Sowman Bros. The entry hints at a new partnership or venture involving eyewear or apparel and photography equipment, with Sowman Bros positioned as the distributor or owner.

The Goodman Co Sells Vietrola and Edison Records

Consumers urged to buy Vietrola and Edison products from The Goodman Co showing genuine world class audio gear.

Vietrola Edison

Removal Notice Shifts to New West Broadway Address

The notice announces Rin and Albert Margowsky have moved from West Broadway to 416 South Tinois Street just north of the green house with the date 6-24-21.

West Broadway Tinois Street Green House Rin & Albert Margowsky

Happenings of the Week in White County

Burnettsville letter notes Mrs. Fred Fisher and daughter Marjorie and Miss Nancy Nethercutt left Tuesday for Bakersfield California. Mrs Shatter will join her husband employed with the Pacific RR Co and Miss Nethercutt will attend school.

Burnettsville Fred Fisher Marjorie Nancy Nethercutt Bakersfield California Shatter Paeie RR. Co Nethercutt

Sunday school delegates attend state convention in Crawfordsville

Special from Chalmers notes Miss Sadie Shigtey of the Presbyterian Sunday school Miss Ruth Mor tis of the Methodist and Miss Edna Wolf of the Baptist Sunday schools attend the State Sunday School Convention in Crawfordsville this week. Special from Fairview reports the Ladies Aid of Zion Bethel church entertained their husbands last Thursday with a miscellaneous program and elaborate supper for about fifty five guests. The Aid will be entertained at the home of Mrs. George Custer on Thursday afternoon, duty Ist.

Sadie Shigtey Presbyterian Sunday School Ruth Mortis Methodist Edna Wolf Baptist Sunday Schools Crawfordsville Zion Bethel Church George Custer

Reverend A P Renn and Fred Wilson Visit Wolcott

Rev A P Renn of Indianapolis and Fred Wilson of Wolcott were in town a few hours Monday afternoon calling on friends. Renn has been in ill health since last winter when he conducted revival meetings at Wolcott and has accepted a summer pastorate in Indianapolis.

Chalmers A. P. Renn Indianapolis Fred Wilson Wolcott

Small Roof Blaze Linked to Kitchen Fire

A small roof fire at the home of George Elmore Sr. last Thursday evening was contained with help from neighbors. Sparks from a range fire may have sparked the blaze, which burned a large hole in the roof but was insured.

George Elmore Sr

Accidental gunfire wounds Buffalo youth near farm

Special from Buffalo reports Dr FP Washburn was called to the Bertha Davis farm northeast of Buffalo Monday evening to treat a young man accidentally shot while Burris and a hired man examined a 32 caliber rifle. The bullet hit just below the stomach and the victim was taken to Rochester Hospital in critical condition.

FP. Washburn Baffalo Coy Thaler Bertha Davis Buffalo Voung Burris Delphi Washburn Tolin Washburn

First Baptist Church Walcott to elect five trustees

Notice states an election of five church trustees for a five year term at the First Baptist Church in Walcott on July 9 1920 during the regular business meeting. Mrs Zoe Watkins church clerk.

First Baptist Church Walcott Spam Zoe Watkins

Notice of Auction Items at It

A local public sale lists items including Laree cookware kettles and water pails. The notice indicates a sale action and the location It as the auction site.

Get Your Straw Hats at The Style Center Sale

The Style Center offers All Kinds of Sailors and Soft Brims from $1 to $7.50 with a new stock of enamelware in grey blue and white hues just received.

Goodman CO

School bonds approved for Monticelis school building

The State Board of Tax Commissioners approved a 375000 bond issue for Monticelis school building pending securing a contract within the amount. Attorney George W. Kassabaum announced the decision in a letter, but with current financial conditions the bonds are unlikely to sell and advertising costs would be wasted, so the matter is held in abeyance.

Monticelis State Board of Tax Commissioners Indianapolis George W. Kassabaum Kassabaum

Death follows burns of 11 year old girl in Rensselaer home

Marta Johnson, age eleven, died at Jasper County hospital after burns sustained while attempting to start a fire with coal oil at her cousin's home in Rensselaer. She was visiting Mrs Hendrickson with her parents from Walcott. Funeral arrangements pending.

Marta Johnson Jasper County Hospital Hendrickson Rensselaer Ord Johnson Walcott Wolcott E. W. Jenkins

League Voters hold study meeting at library

The League of Women Voters met in the library auditorium Monday with Miss May Turner leading a Carrie Chapman Catt citizenship study. Voter registration was urged and the next meeting is set for July 12 at Miss Julia McCuaig home with Miss Margaret Roach directing. Montello and Berlin Granite advertised as Monticello Granite Works offerings. The Fair promotes underwear sales for ladies and children.

League of Women Voters

Voile Dresses Cut Prices at Local Shop Sale

The Style Center Wodaks, Bowman Bros, and Montello Granite Works advertise discounted voile dresses and other fabrics. Georgette crepe du chene voiles organdy waists retail from $1.00 to $12.50. Also promoted are song hits on Pathe records and American Gape Remedy for chickens.

Georgette Crepe du Chene Chris Sik

Monticello Population Grows 1920 Census Figures

Census Bureau reports Monticello's population at 2 536 in 1920, up from 2 168 in 1910. The gain of 368 people equals seventeen percent, with East Monticello excluded and only corporation houses counted. The city touts growing business, improved streets, and planned streets ahead.

Monticello Census Bureau East Monticello Montcello Monticella United States White County P.M Kent Brookston Went Th Herald

Republican candidate Ora J Davies visits Monticello amid campaign chatter

Ora J Davies, Republican candidate for Treasurer, traveled from Kokomo to Gary with two companions. He denied withdrawal rumors spread by the Indianapolis News and asserted he remains on the ticket, with strong support in Monticello and his home county.

Ora J Davies Monticello Kokome Gary Kokoems Davies Herald Oflite Indianapolis News Indianapolis New

Parr Fire Destroys Most Of Town Business District

A massive early morning blaze in Parr wipes out most of the business section, sparing only a cement building and a small restaurant. Origin of the fire is unknown, insurance coverage is light, and losses run into thousands of dollars, echoing a similar 15 year ago disaster.

Parr Rensselaer

Will H. Ade Dead Funeral Held At Ade HomeKentland

Will H. Ade died Friday after a long illness following a fall six years earlier. He was a well known Northwestern Indiana citizen, brother of author George Ade and Warren T. McCray, with his widow and three children surviving. Funeral held Sunday at the Ade home in Kentland.

Will H. Ade Ade Kentland HHS Tenretin Hospital Chicago Indiana White County George Ade Mes Warren T. McCray

Also Mentioned on This Page

NEW County Kenyon Map Company Townman Bros Monticelly Granite Works Bowman Bros Areek At Orendy J. Gochenour Edisons and Victrolas Wolcott Road Herman H Bertnfield N. Mains Reet Palm Beach Brookston and Chalmers High Schools U. S. Department of Crow Wing Chain of Lakes Thompson and Haring al Association Kodak Von Sowman Bros Vietrolas and Edisons Fairview Renn Victor Records Drex Montello Berlin Voile the Goodman CO Style Center Wodaks and Uila White, Carroll Cass Pulaski Counties Pathe Records Monti Cello
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