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Newspaper
Monticello Herald
Location
Monticello, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
1
A report describes the chinch bug threat on White County farms and nearby areas. It explains the insects' life cycle in Indiana, potential 150 offspring per winter female, and the need for rapid control. Methods include spraying with black leaf and soap, dust furrows, and creosote barrier lines with daily applications to curb migration into corn fields.
The May and June committees hosted a city park picnic with a dinner raising funds, plus prizes and a children’s fun hour. Guests heard a pre dinner program by local musicians the Thrasher sisters and noted artists from Lafayette, followed by a larger musical program. Over two hundred attendees enjoyed the event and the entertainers, with Thrasher family highlighted.
The county clerk and high deputies finished a 1467 page transcript for the swyeman ditch case on appeal to the Supreme Court. It is the largest White County transcript, prepared in about three weeks, covering all records and papers on file. The ditch involves thousands of acres in western White County and neighboring areas, promising substantial construction costs if built. The case was appealed after remonstrators opposed Judge Robinsed’s Frankfort ruling at the April local term. The transcript now goes to remonstrators’ lawyers for a brief to the higher court.
Alfred Robinson of Monon known as Buck was arrested by Sheriff Price on an assault and battery charge filed by W A McPherson of Afton after a Monday night fight in Monon. McPherson suffered a broken nose and facial injuries. Robinson posted 200 bond with Edwin Cochell as surety and was to stand trial before Justice FE G Smith next Tuesday at ten. Both men are known in Monticello and Monon. McPherson manages Mack Ice Cream in Monon and Monticello Ice Cream Company theater.
The Herald office advertises a range of typewriters, Riohons, and related supplies. Local readers are invited to visit for purchase and service options.
A report warns that infesting neighbors without protective measures is a danger to the community and urges reporting outbreaks to the County Agent.
The will of Mrs. Mary J. McDuffie, who died June 18 at Wolcott, was probated. The husband Joseph W. McDuffie receives life tenancy of all property. Upon his death, children Josie V. Boone and Frederick M. McDuffie inherit parcels and cash bequests, with specific land allocations and timing. Frederick named executor in Monticello.
White County Shorthorn breeders plan a 2 00 p m meeting at Monticello library on Saturday July Std. Secretary Frank Harding of the American Breeder's Association may attend or send a substitute. Efforts to bring Jack Douglas of Purdue to discuss steer feeding from championship stock. All cattle breeders or interested in pure bred livestock invited.
The funeral for Mrs Anna Alvea was conducted at her mother's home 613 Juniata Street yesterday at ten o'clock with interment in Riverview cemetery. She died Sunday evening after a lingering tuberculosis illness aged thirty. She leaves a daughter Margaret and siblings Fred L. Smith Kansas City Harry E. Smith the city Mae LeForte Indianapolis and Margaret Lee Chicago.
Special from Round Grove notes jarry and George Burdge hosting fourteen friends for a birthday near their home on Sunday. Outs were played in the afternoon and a very delightful feature followed. Special from Idaville mentions the Pig Club of Adams Township with Freda Crowel Paul Ireland Clayton Milton and Robert Townsley along with W B Ireland and daughter Rachel attending the Carroll County picnic at Imler's Grove west of Pittsburg Tuesday.
Special from Burnettsville reports J. J. Buchanan and family Jeff Davis and family David Risser and wife Fred Davis and Mr Alberts of this place Mr and Mrs Jas Besh ear Mr and Mrs Albert Mayer and Mrs G B Davis of Logansport spent Sunday on the river at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Byers near Monticello.
Our place of business will close at noon on July Fourth. Golden Rule Creamery Co. Behrosser. Bros. 6-16-21.
Emma Raub and Mrs. William Raub attended a 500 party hosted by Mrs. John Vanatta Jr. at Brooks ton on Wednesday afternoon. The event honored Mrs. Ray Bundy, a recent bride, and Mrs. Earl Johnson of Crawfordsville, sister of Mrs. Vanatta. Bundy formerly Miss Gladys Minch of Chalmers.
Special from Fairview reports William Englehoff sustained a painful injury Friday morning while cutting grain. A dull stump caused the binder to snag his left hand, lacerating three fingers. Dr. E G Ricker treated the wound in Monticeli. he narrowly avoided finger loss.
Miss Ann Younger hosted Delta Zeta sorority alumnae at her country home last Saturday. A two course luncheon was followed by a brief business session electing Hazel Sarles of Lafayette as president Ann Younger as vice president Stella Clark of Lafayette as secretary and treasurer. Local members include Ann Younger G M Little and Beryl Shell.
Special from Séaville reports Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Burgett and grandchildren along with Mr. and Mrs. Murrell Burgett and children plan an annual reunion.
A man calling himself Callahan, about 35, caused a city scare Friday in Monticello. He was seized after loitering near the Superb Factory, jailed, released to leave the city, fled the Presbyterian church, was recaptured in the E R Gardner home, jailed again, and sent by train to Logansport. An examination found he was a dope fiend, not a veteran, and he planned to enter a Cleveland sanitarium for treatment.
An evening mishap near John Moran's West Broad Way home involved a Ford with Farr Chester and Dale Hendryx of Springboro and three young ladies. The women had minor injuries, treated by Dr. G Ricker. Ford sustained heavy damage. Blinding headlights caused the Ford to veer toward a shallow ditch, just outside city limits near the spot where John Trachsel was injured before his death.
Miss Linnie Best county nurse conducts lectures and health information sessions at the Monon library this week. Displays from Indiana University and the Tuberculosis Association, health bulletins, and a weighing scale are available for visitors, with Miss Best explaining them. Karma Holladay assists with Red Cross home service for three days. A similar exhibit will visit Monticello library next week.
Postmaster Simons received a Washington notice rejecting all bids for carrying mail between the post office and two railroad stations. Offers ranged from 1200 to 720 dollars, but the lowest is still too high. A counteroffer of 660 is requested and open at the post office. Eleven mails in and out daily, plus a Panhandle to Monon transfer requiring an extra evening helper, with hours 5:30 am to 7:00 pm.
The county Red Cross holds its regular monthly meeting next Thursday afternoon at the library. Miss Best will present her annual report detailing the county’s work. A health exhibit with explanations will accompany the meeting and the public is urged to attend.
Baseball fans will have a full program this weekend. Monticello faces Lafayette Red Sox on Sunday, Monticello Legion meets Burnettsville on July Fourth, and Monticello plays Monon. All games are expected to be hot and exciting.
Supplier offers Deering Standard Twine in 8 pound balls for customers needing first class binder twine. Describes length strength and weight as key specs for the product line.
H A Henderson formerly of Goodland and Delphi schools superintendent wed Miss Isabel James of Montclair New Jersey in Greencastle where Henderson now heads the Central Community Chautauqua Company platform. He recently returned from travels through Greece and other nations.
Clarence Sterner Jr and family from Chalmers joined Mr and Mrs Perry Burgett and guests for a Sunday gathering. The event, held at the Burget home, featured cafeteria style dinner and a plan for a June reunion next year. John Burgett of St Lawrence was honored. Clarence Sterner was elected president with Roy Burget as secretary treasurer.
A brief classified notice offers 500 dozen clean epes weekly with premium payment for delivery to a store. It also notes available farm land loans at reasonable rates and identifies T. W. O'Connor and J. F. Hackenburg in the text.
Monticello schedules a full day of events for July Fourth led by a 5 30 a m salute and a parade of activities from 10 a m Rand Concert to 9 30 p m fireworks. Highlights include a 125 foot standpipe slide for life, balloon ascension, boxing exhibitions, greased pole and pie contests, carnival rides, a home talent minstrel show, and concerts by the Monticello Concert Band. Notable bouts feature Emerson Mikesel and J P Farley, plus Sam Perrigo and Bud Hendrickson. A $600 fireworks display and a large turnout are anticipated.
The regular session of commissioners court will not convene Monday due to a legal holiday and will reconvene Tuesday next week to transact the regular business.
June falls in the annual tally as April leads with twenty three weddings to June's thirteen. The report notes April now dominates nuptial ceremonies and mentions a local loan offer on farm land tied to the event.
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