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Newspaper

Monticello Herald

Location

Monticello, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1922

Page

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White County School Trustees Set Tuesday Meeting

Wednesday July 26 meeting called by EL OB state school inspector Wetherow to guide White County trustees. Superintendent Payne to announce trip date and outline duties including building inspections, classroom checks, and teacher approvals. Supplementary readers for all first through fourth grades discussed with trustees.

EL OB. Wetherow Walcone Verceelle White County Tate Selon Kirby Payne Terre Haute Wiselh Thos Cael Fe PA Pine White Pennty Vr. Payne Cele

School Houses Underway in Monticello and Round Grove

Excavation on the Monticello school building began last Tuesday with foundations nearly finished for the new Round Grove Township school. Delays push occupancy to the next term and completion to late fall for both projects.

Monticelli Round Grove Township Monticello Round Grove

Big Reduction Sale Starts Saturday July 1

Our sale runs from Saturday July 1 through Saturday July 8 inclusive. Pony votes with every purchase of 10 cents and over at the fair.

Farm Land Loans Offered by H. C. Johnson & Son

A local farm loan notice advertises substantial lending on farm land with low rates. The notice is signed by H. C. Johnson & Son and bears the date 11-3-11.

H. C. Johnson & Son

Big Reduction Sale At The Fair

A big reduction sale runs at the fair beginning Saturday July 18 and runs through July 8 inclusive.

Severe Wind Storm Sweeps Through Monticello Area

A powerful wind storm last Saturday caused minor damage to buildings trees and crops but heavy destruction centered near Monticello. The west town park stand at Indi park collapsed a cement wall blew out near the factory line and several vehicles were trapped in debris. Widespread reports indicate wind toppled trees damaged pumps and silos across the county with the worst impact around Monticello.

Reynolds Monticello Tdaville Indi Park Erand Slinky Mannutaeturme Companys Lanldine Midi Faeturs Inildne Beli Melvin Porsedan Beleneime Tour Roth George Shaler Hedidinus

Brookston Couple Weds in Cincinnati Grand Hotel Ceremony

Miss Beulah Antionette Alkire and Charles P. Kayser wed at noon last Saturday in the Grand Hotel Cincinnati venue. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Alkire of Brookston, studied at Leavette Conservatory of Music and was engaged in musical activities. the groom, an engineer with the Ohio State Highways Commission, is stationed in Batavia Ohio. The couple will reside in Batavia.

Beulah Alkire Charles F. Kayser Cincinnati Pardors Grand Hotel Ono Beulah Antionette Alkire Charles P. Kayser Dro Methiloueh Bhauty Edward Alkive Brookton Willianelle West Lafayette Susie Moeie Pep Taetas Tae Brookston Old State We Baxser

Approaching Wedding for Alfa Geneva Scott and John Arrasmith

Announcement from Miss Alfa Geneva Scott and John Howard Arrasmith set the wedding for Friday afternoon June 30 at three o'clock at the Scott home north of the city. The bride elect, a local high school graduate class of 1992, plans to marry the county farmer, son of Mirw and Mrs H F Arrasmith, who live northeast of Monticello.

Alfa Geneva Scott John Howard Arrasmith Miss Scott W.N. Scott Scott Igh Arrasmith Mirw H. FP. Arrassmith Monticello

Herald Office to Close July Fourth for Holiday

The Herald will close for the entire day July Fourth to observe the holiday and allow a short vacation for staff. Correspondents are asked to submit items so they reach the office by Monday to ensure publication.

Herald Pulyth

Greatly Reduced Ladies and Girls Dresses at the Fair

A large selection of dresses for ladies and girls offered at greatly reduced wholesale prices. Early shopping urged to secure complete sizes. A carload of tires to be sold at wholesale prices at Montivello Tire Shop.

Montivello Tire Eoop

White County Sets 10000 Quota for Riley Hospital Drive

County quota for the statewide campaign to raise nine million dollars for the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children is ten thousand dollars. The hospital will be built in Indianapolis and serve children statewide, with about two million total cost and four buildings. Marion County faces the largest quota, over one third of the state total, with initial private gifts already over two hundred fifty thousand. The hospital aims to admit any resident child under sixteen in need of care, with donations payable in five annual installments starting December 31.

White County James Whitcomb Riley Riley Hospital Indianapolis Riley Indiana Marion County Tudianapolis United States Public Health Service Thaneh Tidiana

Frye and McBeth Marriage Held at Burnettsville Home

Miss Julia Faye Frye of Burnettsville wed Dr. Walter McBeth of Royal Center yesterday morning at the home of Rev. and Mrs. G. B. Peeter. Officiant Rev. Heeter, with witnesses Berdella McBeth of Monticello and Mr and Mrs Walter Schladewan of Reynolds.

Nne Julia Faye Frye Burnettsville Walter McBeth Royal Center G. B. Peeter Heeter Berdella McBeth Monticello Walter 3. Schladewan Reynolds

Clark Fisher marriage license issued in Wolcott

A marriage license was issued yesterday morning to Clarence G. Fisher a Lapel lumberman and Miss Marvell McChark of Wolcott both prominent in the Wolcott community.

Clarence G. Fisher Lapel Ind William B. Fisher Welcott Marvell Mc Chark Ma. O Robert Clark Wolcott

Born fide big Reduction Sale at the Fair

Announcement notes a sale event starting Saturday July 15 and running through Saturday July 8 at the fair. It promises substantial discounts during the event.

See Us Before Making Your Farm Loan

Chevrolet cars and parts advertised by Hargraves at Yeoman appear in a brief local notice dated June 8, 1981, promoting loan-related services for farmers.

Chevrolet Hargraves Yeoman

Condemnation Suits Filed Over Norway Dam Backwater

Indiana Hydro Electric Power Company filed two more condemnation suits to acquire land overflowed by Norway dam backwater. Defendants include Asa and Maude Conwell, Mary Denton, and Richard Stevenson with appraisers assigning damages of 1121.25 to Conwell land and 25 for dam age. Stevenson held a mortgage and was paid 125 for reduced acreage. Denton received 75. A third suit names David Hinshaw and Melissa Hinshaw among defendants.

Indiana Hydro- Electric Power Company Norway Dam Asa Conwell Maude Conwell Mary E. Denton Richard Stevenson Jude Carr Chambers John Beagle Merritt Moorhaus Bart Holmes Oscar Yundt Ralph Davis Tippecanoe Loan & Trust Company George H. Thomnen White Tippecanoe Power Company David Hinshaw Melissa Hinshaw Richard Mr. Hinshaw, Jr Charles J. Hinshaw White County Mary EB. Denton

Funeral of L. D. Reprogle Held in Monticello

Lorenzo D. Reprogle died after a year long illness. Funeral conducted at the family home by Rev. H. T. Wilson. Interment in Riverview cemetery. A White County native born December 14, 1858, he left thirteen children, nine living with the widow. Surviving children include Jesse Stewart Reprogle of Manon Chester, Clifford and Maynard Reprogle of Monticello, Mrs. William Medley of Remington, Mrs. Beet Saunders, Grace Reprogle, and Bertha Reprogle of Monticello.

Lorenzo D. Reprogle South Railroad H. T. Wilson Presbyterian Church Riverview Mr. Reproyde Au Ivess White County Peter Rebecca Reprogle Catherine McDonald Phew Jesse Stewart Reprogle Manon Chester Clifford Maynard Reprogle Monticello Witliam Medley Remington Beet Saunders Grace Bertia Reprogle

Former pastor to preach two Sunday sermons in county

Rev. I. W. Bailey, once in charge of Baptist churches in Welcott Chalmers Brookston and Burnettsville, will preach next Sunday in Welcott in the morning and Chalmers in the evening. He has resided in Kansas for about twenty years since leaving the county.

I. W. Bailey Welcott Chalmers Brookston Burnettsville Bailey Kansas

Liberty Township Sunday School Fourth of July Celebration

Township churches plan a community Fourth of July event one half mile east of Buffalo. A splendid program will be presented with amusements and refreshments. All Sunday Schools in the township cooperate on the celebration and invite residents to attend.

Liberty Township Buffalo

Monticello Monon Station Gets Fresh Paint

Residents note the Monticello Monon station is being repainted and hope the refreshed exterior signals a broader push for a new station. Local observers caution funding remains uncertain.

Monon Monticello

Reduced Prices At Fair Opens Saturday July 18

The big stock will sell at reduced prices during the fair starting Saturday July 18. A missing suitcase with Jady’s wearing apparel was found between Mart Hughes residence and Nelson farm near Monticello. Notify Mart Hughes.

Mart Hughes Nelson Farm Jady Monticello

Ed Spencer Undergoes Operation in Lafayette Hospital

Mrs Ed Spencer, long in frail health, submitted to an operation at Home hospital in Lafayette last Saturday. The procedure went as well as could be expected and her condition is reported satisfactory by doctors.

Ed Spencer Home Lafayette

Former Auditor in Serious Condition After Surgery

Special from Chalmers reports A. G. Fisher once county auditor and now resident of Chalmers is hospitalised at St. Elizabeth Lafayette. He recently underwent a major operation, showed initial rally but remains in serious condition. Relatives and friends remain hopeful for full recovery.

A. G. Fisher Chalmers St. Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette

Death of Mrs. Tom Ginn in Edaville

Mrs. Tom Ginn aged eighty three died Wednesday at her son Wal near Sleeth. Funeral held Saturday at United Presbyterian Church with Rev McCleery officiating. She had been an invalid for two years and lived in Edaville with her husband before moving to her children. Burial followed in Edaville cemetery.

Tom Ginn Wal Sleeth United Presbyterian Church McCleery

Former Chalmers Resident William Wakeman Dies in New Paris

William Wakeman of New Paris Indiana, formerly of Chalmers, dropped dead at his home Tuesday morning. His son Jesse and daughters are noted. Mrs Mason Jones of Chalmers and Mrs Everett Potter of Brookston left for New Paris to arrange funeral plans. Wake was a prosperous farmer respected by all who knew him.

William Wakeman New Paris Ind Wakeman Chalmers Jesse Mason Jones Everett Potter Brookston Wakewae Owas

Aged Brookston Lady Dies After Long Illness

Miss Sarah Holtzman died after several weeks illness at age about eighty five. Born in Pennsylvania in 1837 she leaves a brother Dr Holtzman of Michigan and a sister Miss Emma of Brookston. Funeral held at the family home Wednesday at three with Rev Cambrink officiating and burial in Brookston cemetery. Dr and Mrs Holtzman of Michigan attended.

Sarah Holtzman Pennsylvania Holtzman Michigan Emma M. 4. Holtzman Cambrink Brookston Mrs. Holtzman

Marriage of Lois Pearl Thorne to Prof Fawin Clark

Dr and Mrs R W Thorne of Greensburg announce the marriage of their daughter Lois Pearl to Prof Fawin Clark of Clarksburg. The ceremony was Sunday at two o clock at Roberts Park M E church with Rev Campbell officiating. They left for a wedding trip through Canada to the western coast and California and will reside in Clarksburg after September 1.

R. W. Thorne Greensburg Lois Pearl Fawin Clark Clarksburg Roberts Park Campbell Thorntown Clark Canada California Indiana University Ohio Wesleyan Sigma Chi Phi Rho Delta

The Fair Sale of Regular Stock Merchandise

A dealership stresses that every article in the sale is regular stock merchandise not cheap bait goods. The notice underscores that the event is a standard sale of established inventory.

China Dinner Sets At Fair Sale Prices

Buyers are urged to purchase chikarware dishes at the fair with large reductions. Harvest and threshing season prompts market discounts on dinner sets and related chinaware.

Chikaware

Monticello Club Women Plan July Picnic at City Park

Monticello women outline a July 1 picnic by the Local Union of Clubs in City Park with afternoon and evening events. Each club to contribute food items and serve, with committees led by club presidents and names noted for entertainment and rest-room improvements at the court lease.

Monticello Union of Clubs Clu University Club Mothers George Specer Nora Gardner Julia McCraig A.B. Cray Far Burns Netghbors Club Young Ladies’ Guild

New teachers appointed to Monticello schools

The Monticello school board completed its faculty with two new hires and one returning, excluding the music teacher. S. Gardiner of Idaville, Purdue and North Carolina background, will teach physics and manual training and coach athletics. Russell Gordon becomes history department head at the high school. Frank Myer from Pulaski County joins to teach mathematics with 17 years’ experience. Miss Vera Cowger fills the fifth grade vacancy. Miss Merle Ackerman remains director of art and music.

Monticello George Vandiver Gladys Banes Bradley Mary Lawne S. Gardiner Idaville Gardiner Purdue University Beine University of North Carolina Kokomo Tdnville Purdue Russell Gordon Monon Indiana University Frank Myer Pulaski County Pulaski High School Valparaiso University Merle Ackerman John Miller Ruth Vogel

Local Fair Hosiery Ad Promotes Low Prices

An advertisement urges shoppers in Monticello to visit the fair for one of the largest hosiery lines with big reduction prices. The notice also claims farm loans can be arranged at the lowest rate.

Monticello

Big Reduction Sale At The Fair

We have to make room for our fall goods which will soon be coming in. This sale offers a big reduction on current inventory at the fair.

Bootlegging Arrests in Cass County Lead to Bonded Debtors

Three Lafayette men Roser Williams Hoover and Trever Williams were arrested late Friday and held on bonds of 500 each on liquor possession and transporting charges. A car linked to Williams contained alcohol a revolver and other items. They appeared before Justice L. W. Alford and were bound over to the circuit court with A K Smith as attorney and Prosecutor Glenn Slenker to lead the case. More trials expected in September term.

Roser Willams Hoover Lafayette Wilhamm Troover Cass Logansport Tresdas Norway Price Witz Cin Moesnal Rothrock Senever Burek Williams Wilkins Fisecer Heine Suoease Vokel Shaistiee

Club House Planned by Tippecanoe Country Club Board

The Tippecanoe Country Club board met last Tuesday and approved immediate construction of a club house on grounds north of Monticelli. A special committee of W. F. Bracker, To E. Hanaway, Ibo Brardner and Bert Van Voorst will invite bids from contractors to erect the building per adopted plans and specifications.

Tippecanoe Country Club Monticelli W. F. Bracker E. Hanaway Ibo Brardner Bert van Voorst Ars

Body Brought For Burial Of Charles Deshler

The body of Charles Deshler of Lafayette who died suddenly at his home was brought to Monticello Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at Oak Grove Church with Rev. Heeter of Burnettsville officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Deshler, born near Monticello, was about 59. He is survived by a sister Mrs. Catherine Whiteher of Tafarette, a brother James Deshler of Dayton, Ohio, and three cousins Fred Hoover Enoch Sinks and Mrs. Reigele of Monticello.

Charles Deshler Lafayette Monticella Oak Grove Church Heeter Burnettsville Oak Grove Deshler Monticello Catherine Whiteher Tafarette James Deshler Dayton Ohio Fred Hoover Enoch Sinks Mrs. Reigele

Local Girl Honored at State Christian Endeavor Meet

Miss Clara Moore of this city was chosen as general secretary of the Indiana Christian Endeavor Society at the state convention in South Bend last week. Other officers include Rev. A. H. Moore as president and Lehman of Berne treasurer with Rev. J. D. McLandress, Rev. M. S. Livengood, Rev. G. Raymond Booth, and Rev. Hillis L. Avery as vice presidents. The executive board retains Evan Williams as field secretary.

Clara Moore Christian Endeavor Society South Bend Indiana Christian Endeavor Society A. H. Moore Lehman Berne Ind J. D. McLandress Indienapolis M. S. Livengood Penn G. Raymond Booth Marion Hillis L. Avery Greenfield Evan Williams

Brookston Physician Weds in Indianapolis Vows

Dr AH Montford Cos formerly locating in Brookston married Miss Ure terine Firsich in Indianapolis last week and now resides in Brookston. Mrs Cox is a graduate nurse and will assist him in office calls and other cases.

AH. Montford Cos Brookston Indianapolis Ureterine Firsich Cox

Big Reducing Sale At The Fair For Toilets

A large sale highlights all toilet articles of every kind at the fair. The event promotes deep discounts across plumbing items and related fixtures, inviting shoppers to explore fixtures, fittings, and accessories at reduced prices.

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Supt Payne Warhen Riley Memorial Hospital Clark-Fisher FIDE Hydro-Electric Power Company L. D Lafayette Hospital Walcott Ydaville Hamill Roger Williams Wtl Cas
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