Farmers Annual Meeting in Monticello Explores Farm Growth
White County Farmers Association holds a full day program in Monticello with reports, committees, and talks by James Covert of Franklin L D Weld of Swift & Company. Afternoon features the Male Quartet of Chalmers and an address on farmers organizations by Mrs. Sewell. City firms stage promotions and tours.
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White County
Chalmers
Charles Sewell
L. D
Weld
Cornell University
Swift & Company of
Chicago
Farmers’ Organization
Commercial Push Club
Monticello
Telephone Company
Prairie Township event at Brookston High School
A community evening hosted by the Brookston High School Vocational Agriculture Club will take place Tuesday at 7:30 in the High School Assembly room. The debate covers whether the Big Tree Poland China breed suits White County, with a model farmers breakfast and table manners discussion. Music by the Boys Glee Club and High School orchestra accompanies talks by Prof Ostrander on seeds and agriculture.
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Chen
Prairie Township
Brookston High School Vocational Agriculture Club
White County
Wocal Ostrander
Procdor University
Teander
Avery Toreetul
E Shearer
Get Inev Tt
A fragmented plea asks for a better letter draft and hints at insurance and address details. The text mentions deadlines in two weeks and urges courage, with cautious references to competition and writing effort.
Card of Thanks from Timmons Family
The J E Timmons family expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their mother’s illness and death. They thank those who sent floral pieces and note a new line of drapery goods coming to THE FAIR.
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J. E. Timmons
Woman Attacked by Negro in Monticello Alley
Mrs Giwerg Simons of Gary reports an armed assault as she walked to the business district Wednesday evening. A revolver was pressed to her head, two shots fired, one wounding her arm. she freed herself and escaped. The incident follows a wave of local crime as residents head to the public sale on Wednesday and shoppers see sales and specials at THE FAIR with notices from area merchants.
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Giwerg Simons
Gary
Bold attempted burglary at Gardner home thwarted by resident
Mrs. E B Lockridge heard a front door open and drawers being opened at 421 West Broadway between five and six. The burglar escaped via open French doors. nothing was taken. Neighbor Mrs. Pingry saw a man enter but could not identify him. No trace of the intruder has been found.
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J. Russell Gardner
West Boadway
E. B. Lockridge
Harry Pingry
Gardner
Pal
Montz
Garrett Receives Honors from White County Scholar
Pir os University reports Garrett has made straight A grades in all subjects. The achievement comes after expectations tied to a White County scholarship. The record suggests he is fully utilizing available educational opportunities.
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Piros University
Garrett
White County
Republicans Organize Monticello Precincts for City Election
A large Monticello Republicans meeting in J. I. Carey’s office completed initial organization for the city election. Dorsett elected city chairman with precinct committeemen to be chosen soon. A salesman urges cost savings with Moline Tractor and cultivator to grow corn cheaper than horses.
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Monticello
J. Carey
Dorsett
Tre
JW. Gardner
Reynolds
Library notes and new books for January reading
The note lists January circulation figures and mentions Asia magazine, Red Book copies from Mrs Chas Piersen, Boys Life coming to the library, and new titles including My Antonia, Home Book of Verse, The Tenderfoot Bride, Main Street, and several others. It references a fair event, The Fair, at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Piersen
Boy Scouts
Boys Life
My Antonia
Carther
Stevenson
Richards
Main Street
Lewis
Thomas
Cresswell
Goodwin
Carolyn Wells
Shamel
Wilson
U. S
Plunkett
Farewell Party For Grover Ball At White Oak Aid
White Oak Ladies Aid and families held a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Grover Ball on Wednesday evening. Fifty eight attendees enjoyed oysters and a pleasant social time.
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Bugg Corner
White Oak Ladies Aid
Grover Ball
Car Crash Injures Gardiners Near Monticello
Mr and Mrs Walker Gardiner were injured last Saturday while returning from Monticello when attempting to pass another car and wagon their vehicle overturned. Mrs Gardiner sustained facial injuries but not seriously. the car’s top was badly damaged, yet the couple reached home.
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Walker Gardiner
Monticello
Gardiner
Spelling Contest Winners Named at Local High School
The contest was held last Friday at the high school building with judges Rev Hoeter Rev Bunnel and W Hause. Winners in the high school division include Helen Hatten first Virginia Hurley second Edith Dilling third. In seventh and eighth grades Wanda Cranger first Wallage Buchanan second Lucille Quinn third. In fifth and sixth grades Sargh Jeane Davis first Pligebetleatved second Forest Hanmas third.
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High Arhent
High Steop
Helen Hatten
Segend
Virginia Hurley
Edith Dilling
Wiest
Wanda Cranger
Wallage- Buchanan
Lucille Quinn
Sargh Jeane Davis
Buchansa
Mrs Dettler Dies After Prolonged Illness at 81
Mrs Dettler aged eighty one passed away Sunday morning after an extended illness. She lived with her daughter Mrs George Diener and family for several years. Funeral services were held at St Josephs Church in Reyholds Tuesday morning at eight. Remains were taken to Chicago, her former home, for burial.
Mrs John E F Timmons Pioneer Settler Dies in Idaville
Mrs John E F Timmons longtime Idaville resident dies at her Ramous home after a brief illness. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev J P Alford officiating. Survived by husband one daughter and three sons. Local schools dismissed in her honor. Remains interred in Otherdaville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EF. Timmons
Ramous
Idaville
Timmons
Methodist Church
Aomday
J. P. Alford
Barnettaville
Prustee Wilbur Timmens
Pimmons
Remiuins
Pair Draperies Sale Campaign Ends
Local ad promotes draperies at The Pair with emphasis on affordability and quick purchase incentives. Limited details available from the fragment.
Married in Baltimore Miss Frances Large and Blind Musician Wed
Miss Frances Large of Monticello married Merrill Smith, once sighted veteran and singer. Rev. J J Ellington officiated at a ring ceremony in Baltimore First M E Church. The bride joined Peabody Conservatory studies and helped in rehearsals as Smith's reader. They plan two years in Peabody then concert work. The couple previously met in Athens Tennessee where Large accompanied Smith.
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Monticello
Baltimore
Frances Large
Merrill Smith
J. J. Ellington
M. FE
Ellington
Smith
Peabody Conservatory
Peabody
Miss Large
Mr. Smith
Athens
Tenn
Charles Large
Editorials Convey Community Voice in Public Debate
The piece defends publishing editorials as reflections of local attitudes. It invites reader participation through letters to the editor and the “Peoples’ Column” to shape the paper. It emphasizes active community engagement and invites diverse viewpoints.
Ward Hancock Marriage Connects White County Families
Catherine Ann Ward daughter of Mrs. Florence J. Ward of Reynolds and Dea B. Hancock son of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Hancock of near Monon wed in Indianapolis on Thursday of last week. The groom is a leading young farmer who will farm locally. Mrs. Hancock attended Reynolds High School and Indiana University and taught in county schools.
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Indianapolis
Catherine Ann Ward
Florence J. Ward
Reynolds
Dea B. Hancock
William N. Hancock
Monon
Hranecek
Hanesek
Reynolds Hich School
Indiana University
Sehools
Mrs. Dresbach Visits Washington for Inauguration
Mrs. Homer Dresbach of Chalmers travels to Washington D C to be guest of Congressman and Mrs Will R Wood during the inauguration of President elect Harding.
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Homer Dresbach
Chalmers
Washington, D. C
Will R. Wood
Harding
Nightwatchman named at city council meeting
At a Tuesday city council session O A Thothrock was appointed nightwatchman to replace resigning William Saunders. The notice appears among local listings promoting THE FAIR with mentions of ladies gloves, fancy hose, and a special sale on waists on Saturday March 5.
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O. A. Thothrock
William Saunders
City Draperies Displayed as Beauties at The Fair
At The Fair visitors see draperies praised as beauties with styling and color examples aimed to attract buyers. The display emphasizes fabric quality and craft by local sellers drawing attention to home decor trends.
Farm implement with Moline Tract hitch advertised for sale
A sales notice describes a versatile three plow farm implement with a new hitch usable year round for manure spreading plowing harrowing cultivating corn cutting wheat oats hay threshing and more. It also lists J W Gardner as salesman and announces Clarence Shields sale of 100 head of live stock March 9 near Reynolds.
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J. W. Gardner
Clarence Shields
Weynolds
Perdue and Wert Stand Trial for Burglary
Two men, Dock Perdue and Cecil Wert, were ordered to stand trial on charges of burglary in Monticello after a pretrial plea offer was rejected by Judge Carr. The case stems from the January 8 robbery at the Monon station and an attempted break in at Reynolds and the Richey Pierson Smith store. Perdue claimed he drove the robbers for loot, and Wert, a former Logansport resident, was jailed after involvement tied to railroad work. Other defendants, Joiner and Clark, pled guilty to petit larceny and received six months plus a fine at the Indiana State Farm.
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Ann
Dock Perdue
Jenkines & Jenkines
Logansport
B. F. Carr
Glenn Slenker
Percher
Cecil Wert
Carr
Monon
Reynolds
Richey, Pierson & Smith
Perdue
Cass County
Monticello
Wert
John B Wright Dies Trouncing Idaville Figure
John B Wright a prominent Idaville citizen died at his home Friday after a few hours illness. Born 1847 he became a farmer bank president and township trustee. Surviving are five children and nine grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Presbyterian Church Idaville conducted by Dr W R McCheaney Cedarville. Interment Idaville cemetery.
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John B. Wright
Idaville
Mr. Wright
Idavilla
Stephen P
Elizabeth (Billingsley) Wright
Old Home Place
Burnettsville Academy
Bank of
Jackson Township
Isabel Bailey
Stephen Calvin Wright
Cedarville
Ohio
Glen G. Wright
Elliott Crowell
Luella Wright
Fred Francis
Iowa City
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Ideville
W. R. McCheaney
Cedarville College
Monticello High School Receives Framed Declaration Picture
Dr JD McGann presided over Monticello High School as a framed photograph of the Declaration of Independence was presented. The Near East Campaign raised forty eight dollars and twenty one cents from local school grades, with teachers and pupils contributing part of their savings to Relief.
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Monticello High School
Ford Car Listings with New Tops and Oversize Tires
Used Ford cars listed with notes on wheel rims oversize tires new tops and good condition. Models include Coupe Sedan Touring Roadster all from 1916 to 1920s with dealer J F Horner Auto Co at 129 South Main Monticello Indiana.
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J.F. Horner Auto CO
S. Main St
Monticello
Indiana
Zephyr Flour Promise Guaranteed Sacks At Idaaville Sale
Zephyr Flour promotes satisfaction guaranteed sacks at 449-Ih price, claims 75 one pound loaves per 2.80 pound. Farmers' Elevator advertises value while Ginn & Boller's Poland China sow sale at Ida ville invites bidders, promising sows at buyer’s price.
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Ginn & Boller
Poland
Idaville
Monticello Tire Shop Ad Promotes Low Prices
A local classified promotes savings on tires from Monticello Tire Shop. The offer stresses money saved as earned, listing the shop and inviting customers to compare prices.
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Pires
Monticello Tire Shop
Il Monticello Tire Shop
NEW SPRING Dress Goods at THE FAR
New spring dress fabrics listed include silks satins and serges featured at The Far.
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Farmers’ Annual Meeting
Weston
Cles
WALL
A & Dussett
Frrabain & Bassett
Momtienece
Mes
Howard ‘Bosola, “Fortue
Rrutal
Aasbault
Tiem. Voiles
Eutile
Ginn & Boller’s
Mareh Sth
Nest
Dr. J. Gochenour
E. L. Lockridge
Library Notes
Ogi Hamill
Asia
St the Fair
Special Trem Lduvile
Burnetterithe
Reynelés
John EB. Timmons
Sud
Washington
J. S. Miller
Bowker ’S
Perdue and Wert
Guernsey
Eddie Burke
William Clayton
Jeffersonville
Joiner
Ft. Worth
Texas
Clark
St. Charles
Jackson
Nashville
Pittsburg
Hammond
Citien
County
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