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Newspaper

Monticello Herald

Location

Monticello, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1920

Page

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Farmers Aims Discussed at Tuesday Meeting by Members

The White County Farmers' Association drive yielded 173 new members in Jackson township with a Mon Sacello meeting led by C. S. Masterson. He outlined aims to unite farmers and merchants, push for just legislation, and improve rural social and educational conditions.

White County Farers’ Association Jackson Township Monsacello Commercial Club C. S. Masterson Farmers Association Eellan He Parmers” Asserat Masterser Eran Eifeet Tamaers Oranization Farmers’ Association Masterson Ake Rover Pidners Saad Teatre Deis Campadier Mir Masterson Renard Itapove Prairie Princeton Joferty Cass

Civil War Veteran John Baker Dies in White County

John Baker a long time White County resident and Civil War veteran died at his home on South Bluff Street Monday afternoon after an illness of eight months. He served three years in Company Westh Indiana Volunteers. Surviving are his widow, three children, a stepson, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with interment at Riverview Cemetery.

John Baker White County South Bluff Street Methodist Willa A. Corkle Riverview Ceme Baker Indiana Volunteers William © Baker Virginia Monticedo Mars Rite Howe Clute Baker and Wolhaue Mel Tiever

County High School Discusses Railroads in Contest

Farl Daniels will represent the local high school in the county discussion contest to be held next Friday at 7 30 PM in the city assembly room. Schools from McHohn Wolcott Cladmers Brookston and Monticello will send delegates. Admission is fifteen cents to cover judges from Logansport and the county prize leads to the district and state contests.

Daniels Farl Daniels McHon Wolcott Cladmers Brookston MontiecHo Pea Conti Per Moore Nadia Dawg Setiaed Siecent Sear Kevtland Isa Semear Logansport McT Didlake F.C. Corts Galloway

Dinner to welcome friends at Presbyterian church

A church dinner invitation urges friends and family to attend a Wednesday event at the Presbyterian church. The notice advertises Kuppenheimer men’s and young men’s suits starting at $29.50 and up at The Toggery.

Presbyterian Church Marc Kuppenheimer ITHE

Happenings of the Week in White County

Selected items from White County letters note a farewell dinner for Mr. and Mrs. John Walter as they prepare to move. Community events in local towns include a church gathering at the home with Bible readings, talks by Mrs. Alford and Mrs. Hanna, and music by local residents.

Carmen Lette John Walter Mgr Mrs. Walter Chalmers Celine Pla Blackney Ds Geme Oniivet Setple Mav Hacknes Frenchburs Kentucky Hlileben Wentuexsy Positon Yl M Thavilie Leiter Dan Bolder AL P. Alford Isaiah AL FL Hanna Clay Iodlove S. B. Trelan

Palmer's Letter Legion Elects New Officers at Meeting

The Clarence L. Sterner Post of the American Legion met in the town hall last Saturday to elect officers including Post Commander Fred Nichols and Adjutant Leo Chamberlain. A committee was formed to arrange meeting sites and a follow up session heard the committee report.

Palmers Clarence L. Sterner American Legion Fred ©. Nichols Leo Chamberlain Roy Headdy Dale Headdy Glenn Hoffman Harry Nelulfman Harry Toe Sant

United States in Prophecy lecture advertised for next Sunday

An advertisement page promotes a stereopticon lecture titled The United States in Prophecy, scheduled for next Sunday evening at 7. It notes rising interest and lists other local sales and notices from THE FAIR and THE PAIR, including dresses, waists, corsets, and furnishings.

Tebekah Initiation and Reinstatement Ceremony

Five new candidates initiated and five members reinstated into the Tebekah rodux during a Tuesday session. A potluck supper followed, with about ninety members present including several out-of-town guests. Advertisements note Ladies Hosiery and Waists at THE FAIR and Farm ers' Elevator items and toilet goods.

Tebekah Rodux Order

John Mattix Announces Candidacy for Re election

Buffalo man John Mattix announces his bid for re election on the Republican ticket for the Board of County Commissioners in the upcoming May primary. He currently serves a second year of his first term and seeks voter support, touting his farming background and “square dealing” as safeguards for county interests.

John Mattix Buffalo Board of County Commissioners Mattix Board of Commissioners Meo Mattix Matty

White County to Approve Miss Linnie Best as Public Nurse

A Red Cross and public library meeting in White County considered Miss Linnie Best of Brookston for a nurse position. Drs Greist and Coffin spoke, Best outlined planned duties, and the group unanimously approved the application pending division HQ and public health service clearance.

The Red Cross Public Library Linnie Best Brookston H. W. Greist G. R. Coffin Vas Best Executive Committee Ina M. Gaskill Public Health Service of Indiana the Red Cross Miss Best Thame Latuvette Dias Praneo Elyewark

Monticello Push Club Seeks School Upgrade and Depot

The Commercial Push Club of Monticello reports practical impact with Monday night meeting attended by the school board and Samuel Young. Plans for a new school building to relieve crowding are approved and will modernize Monticello schools. Depot and voting machine factory proposals are also under review by the club committees.

Monticello Oats Samuel Young Oas Heridd Moatteenas Push Acumion Push Club Monon Pennsylva- Sun Veilroads Mondas

Ward Funeral Held for Jewell F Ward in Attica

The funeral for Jewell F Ward, who died Sunday night in Phoenix Arizona, will be at the family home north of Attica conducted by Rev AS Ow of Attica. Burial will be in Te Veryiow cemetery. Ward leaves a widow and fourteen children. he had sought relief from tuberculosis through a climate change.

Jewell F. Ward Phoenian Arizona AS OW. Duckuian Attica Formen Christian Church Te Veryiow Punerad Mars South Carola

District Librarians Meet with Public Library Program

The district librarians gather in the public library auditorium on Wednesday March 31 for a public meeting with morning and afternoon sessions. Speakers from nearby cities present on library topics including cooperation with schools, children’s books, reference resources, and township and county library roles.

Mrs John W Bailey Rites Held After Illness in White County

Mrs John W Bailey aged about 66 dies after three weeks of influenza pneumonia at her home north of the city. Born Sarah Lida Hickman April 11 1853 she spent most of her life in White County especially Liberty Township. Funeral was held at Buffalo Christian church Wednesday at 10 30 conducted by Rev Jacob M Fross. Interment Buffalo cemetery. Survived by husband nine children Zetta Van Meter Lillie Bailey Nona Brookshire Pearl Redding Cliford Bailey Tella Bailey Gaidex and others.

John W Bailey White County Liberty Township Christian Church At Buffalo Jacob M. Fross Nona Brookshire Pearl Redding Yeoman Cliford Baileys Memticello Toll Grider Star City Prens Firsther Zevha Baileys Gary Tella Gaidex Rear Rattle

Mauday Seeks Renablieam Remistration in Lake County

Jaekees Mauday applies for registration as attorney in Lake County. He formerly resided in this city and will join the White County bar. He is brother to Surveyor George A. Thomas and has prior experience in the prosecutor's office serving in the 30th Judicial Circuit of Indiana.

Jaekees Mauday Tua Wallica Owl Lake County Ma Thomas White County George A. Thomas 30Th Judicial Circuit Indiana

Indiana Salvage Store to Stay Open in Monticello

The Indiana Salvage Store will continue operating at its current Monticello location, in the former George K. Hughes store room. D. Z. Morgan of Indianapolis will manage the store and move to Monticello once a house is secured, with new goods arriving daily and full stock planned. The ad notes delivery before Decoration Day and urges ordering now. Also promotes Monticello Granite Works with Montello and Berlin granites. Additionally mentions Ladies Collars at THE FAIR.

Indiana Salvage George K. Hughes D. Z. Morgan Indianapolis Monticello

Jongley Hats Sell Fast at Four Dollars and Up

New stock arrives with Jongley hats priced from four dollars, offering a range of styles. Customers line up as the shop promotes contemporary headwear and seasonal colors.

Jongley

Bonds Denied for Union Township Road Project

The State Board of Tax Commissioners refused to approve bonds for the M. Renck road improvement in Union Township near Monticello. The unanimous ruling said the petition lacked demonstrable taxpayer interest, with hearing held in Indianapolis on March 1 attended by residents and officials. A township election will be arranged to decide bond approval.

State Board of Tax Commissioners M. Renck Road Union Township Monticello Main Street Tlineis Street Broadway Monticelto Bso George W. Kessabaum A. K. Sills T. J. Hanna Quincy Myers Indianapolis Board of County Commissioners State Tax Board Herald Tax Board

Local Leaders Appoint Overseers in County During April Week

In a county wide effort from April 23 to May 2 church and civic leaders appoint a new panel of directors. The meeting includes clergy and community figures who will oversee preparations and coordinate with the governor’s office.

Mieen Chabrier Uureaien Ingeras

Gustaves Furniture Stock At Old Prices Limited Time

The Gustaves Furniture store announces rapid stock movement with fall price levels and a sale on Phonograph Records two for the price of one. The push includes hopes to clear all stock within sixty days and urges early purchase while June may bring higher prices. Located on North Main Street Monticello Taidiana. The Heath family thanks friends lodges and Sisters for illness and death of Lester S Heath. Ladies Waists in Voiles at TRE FAIR.

Monticello Taidiana North Main Street Fastern Star Knights of Pythias and Pyrthian Sisters Lodges Lester S. Heath Family

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