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Newspaper

Monticello Herald

Location

Monticello, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

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McCray Wins Republican Nomination Bid in Indiana

Warren T. McCray of Kentland leads a fractured field for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with a plurality in early returns. Counts show McCray ahead of Fesler and Toner, while Leonard Wood leads the Democratic side in the same precincts. Local results reflect scattered precinct totals and county-level tallies in the primary.

Warren T. McCray Kentland Herald McCray Kenoh- Bean Gianapolis Neminesr Ben Pree Je Ineapy Roseai Fesler Toner Mr. McCray Reese Leonore Wood Pele Lass Keawelen Wood Johnson lewWeen SSS Isenbarger McCailiceh Vids Niblack

Eight White County Road Contracts Let by Board

White County Board of Commissioners let eight road construction contracts yesterday in a public session. Bids included Reliert Borer for West Point plus several unnamed bidders for multiple township routes. totals range around 27 800 to 17 261 dollars with various local contractors submitting proposals.

Board of County Commissioners White County Board of Commissioners West Point Walla Jacob Dieter Honey Creek George al Wellenherser Bidar Bostick Momaroom Hones Creek Gans Wellenburger

Surprise Kitchen Cabinet Sale at Custavel Stores

The Custavel Furniture Store on West Side North Main Street announces a closing out sale on kitchen cabinets with a “surprise” per year for the next ten days. Readers are urged to call and visit to claim a McDougall Kitchen Cabinet as the featured prize in this event.

Custavel Furniture McDougall North Main Street

Goodman offers on suits and local ad details

An advertisement urges saving money with Goodman specials on men’s and women’s suits as seen on the Herald back page. It also notes Gold Medal and Made Right flours and reports a 49 lb wheat purchase at 3.50 during Farmer's Elevator sales.

Goodman The Herald

Edith Todd is May Queen at City Park Festival

Edith Todd, a high school freshman, is named May Queen at the May Festival to be held in City Park. She led in votes from the recent student body election. prizes include proceeds from exhibit sales benefiting the Home Economics department. A May Day program and a Hard Times dance at Red Men Hall follow the festival with a 8:30 p.m. start.

Edith Todd Massi Todd Serool Egas Eld Thuradas Pacdas Ayvong

Bargains at Goodman Company Promised on Herald Back Page

Discounted offerings promote reduced prices at the Goodman Company with several bargains highlighted on the Herald back page. A note promises rewards for investigation and mentions a featured ladies' item and a sequence of unclear entries including Gardner.

Goodman Company The Herald Tte

Early frosts threaten corn. Bowker's speeds maturity

A cold late wet season endangers corn until maturity. Bowker's Fertilizers claim to help corn mature ten days to two weeks earlier. Contact J. S. Miller or write Monticello Indiana. phone 150. Also, FOR RENT Pasture 240 acres listed by Wm. Lowe in Monticello Indiana.

Bowker J. S. Miller Monticello, Ind Wm. Lowe Monticello Ind

Plans for Memorial Day Observance by G A R Chapter

Tippecanoe Post G A R plans Memorial Day events and calls a public meeting led by William Anheier. Veterans of U S wars fraternal orders Ladies of the G A R schools and citizens urged to decorate graves. Clarence Ro Conger named to deliver memorial address at Presbyterian church after cemetery rites. Further program details to follow.

Tippecanoe Post William Anheier Anheier U.S GA. R Pest Clarence Ro Conger

Woman's Missionary Society Drives Close Today

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church wraps up today with an afternoon meeting and an 6:30 PM pot luck luncheon. The program, titled 1 Minute Women of Other Lands, features members in costume and includes an evening program in the church basement replacing the regular prayer meeting. Members and spouses are urged to attend and welcome new, honorary, and extension members. A children’s party is planned for a later date.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Ieo Segular Young Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Tee Chou Gunomneemenut Ow Dtl de Trade

Local obituary for Myron Mes Wolline and family notes

Obituary fragment reports the death of Myron Mes Wolline after illness. It mentions three surviving children and a spouse, with names including Witham BP Goth, James Gott, and Kimery Bo Goff. Details about burial and residence are incomplete due to damaged text.

Myron Pintipsay Eise Durmer Searte Sallie Sen Seanie Bhutton Busbatal Witham BP Goth James Gott Delphi Kimery Bo Goff Bhufton Stepedauchter

Named on board of review for annual session

Harve Watson of Princeton Township and John Beagle of Cass Township were named by Judge B F Carr to serve on the Board of Review. They will work with Assessor William F Snayder Auditor Frank F E Vinson and Treasurer FE OB Steely. The board handles equalization of assessments.

Harve Watson Princeton Township John Beagle Cass Township B. F. Carr Board of Review Watson Mr. Beagle Wiliam F. Snayder Frank Fef Vinson FE. OB. Steely

Latin Club Debate Sparks High School Meeting

The regular meeting of the Latin Club at the high school featured a debate on whether more benefit comes from Latin than from French. Speakers supporting Latin were named, with phrases hinting at club leaders and outcomes. An itemized list of notices and offers followed, including fencing materials and legal blanks for sale at The Herald.

Clul Schol

Local Happenings and Notices From Brookston Area

Selected items from letters of correspondents recount weekly events. Brookston Route 15 notes a school program at Henderson led by Miss Mary Gowan. In Buffalo, M o M Tinghes and wife shear sheep. an accident injures Tinghes hand. A birthday gathering for Mrs. Frye occurs at the Pers home with a large family and friends. Miss Gertrude Hall dies at twelve. funeral at Rev Heeter’s home and burial near the Dutch church.

Brookston Henderson Mary Gowan Miss Gowan Sunnettsville Gertrude Hall Aaron Hall Heeter

Narrow Escape At Second Street Crossing In Indiana

Walter Schlademan and Nathan Ward narrowly escaped being struck by Monon train No. es at the Second Street crossing traveling east They turned their path north and avoided collision with the locomotive. The foundation project noted has faced delays but is nearing completion raising concern over safety and timing.

Reynolds Walter Schlademan Nathan Ward Monon

Popular couple wed in Chalmers ceremony

Miss Rene Stephans of Chalmers and Bery C Shell of Monticello married at the Stephans home with Rev Bagby officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Sadie Shigley attended. reception followed with two course luncheon. Bride, a Chalmers high school graduate, studied at DePauw and taught music and art locally.

Anarriazeau Rene Stephans Chalmers Bery C. Shell Monticello G. A. Stephans Shigley Chahbers High School DePauw University Shell Linden Stop Gearve Stephens Cametaer Mass Elizabeth Abeane Massith Meriiest Aed Uae Prockston

Shorthorn Sale Set for May 7 in Monticello

The White County Shorthorn Breeders Association plans its second annual sale in Monticello on May 7. Top stock from White County herds plus consignments from Mr. Constable’s Goodland sale headline the list. Carey M. Jones of Chicago and Scotty Milmeoot Wahoka lead the sale as connoisseurs of Shorthorn cattle.

White County Monticello Constable Goodland Carey M. Jones Chicago Scotty

Township Grants Vocational Agriculture to Six County High Schools

Township trustees of White County plan six Vocational Agriculture courses in county high schools Brookston Chalmers Wolcott Idaville Burnettsville and Monticello. The program targets boys aiming for agricultural college or farm careers and emphasizes practical farming work over foreign language and some academic subjects. Officials seek qualified teachers to fill the new positions.

White County Brookston Chalmers Wolcott Idaville Burnettsville Monticello Elief

Road survey ordered for Mineh road project near Monon

The Board of Commissioners met yesterday with about one hundred men interested in Mineh road construction. They appointed Jolm Vanatta to survey the entire road and file a report. After filing, the board may establish portions and later pave the route from Monon to the Tippecanoe County line.

Board of Commissioners Wednesdin Fhoattrae Jolm Vanatta Monon Tippecanoe County

Miss Selene Graves Returns Home After Noted Lyceum Year

Miss Selene Edythe Graves arrives home to rest after a successful year in lyceum work as manager of the Southern Musical Trio. The violinist has toured many cities earning high regard and has declined summer offers to continue studying the vielra under Leon Sametini in Chicago.

Selene Edythe Graves J. T Graves North Main Street Lyceum Miss Graves Southern Musical Trio Chautarqua Leon Sametini Chi

Entertains at Party for Ladies and Gentlemen

Nin merc oF vouue ladies hosted a third party at Miss Chavel Tlodslire on Third street. Hosts decorated with bluebird place cards. Music and dancing followed by a three course dinner at ten. Attendees included Miss Lily Lads Leta Gardner Esther Parks Hazel Hodshire Ruth Van Deman Eva Friend and Messrs Glenn Stewart Fred Hasselbring Carl Grunden Lafayette Lindell Rothrock Maurice Blankston Joh Rothrock Reed Van Voorst.

Chavel Tlodslire Third Street Mieste Dancine Lily Lads Leta Gardner Esther Parks Hazel Hodshire Ruth van Deman Eva Friend Glenn Stewart Fred Hasselbring Carl Grunden Lafayette Lindell Rothrock Maurice Blankston Joh Rothrock Reed van Voorst

Road Election Passes for Monticello Union Township Bonds

A special election Tuesday approved bonds to fund road improvements in Monticello and Union Township. Voters favored issuing bonds for Main, Timnets and Braidwax streets under the three fourths law with a cost near second0. state tax commissioners later questioned its substantial interest to outlying residents.

M. Benck Road Monticello Union Township Main Timnets Braidwax Nedil & Courtwright Lake Coun State Board of Tax Commissioners

Salvation Army drives White County fund drive under way

The Salvation Army organized a county wide drive with township chairmen named for White County. County officers and officers from local banks will manage funds at White County Loan Prost and Savings Company as the drive aims to meet a $2645.70 quota with leadership from Mrs Heath and others across townships to aid suffering humanity.

Round Grove Harry Heath Ralph Co McChire John MM. Turner Tarry €. Johnson White County Loan, Prost and Savings Company Mas. Heath Bie Creek Bertha Strantz Jackson Homer Ogle Idaville J. C. Duffey Burnettville Liberty Mary Criswell Monon Ada Middlestadt Priaarie West Point Edward Ross Union F. R. Gardner Salvation Army White County

Will Visit Europe And Travel Plans From Gardner Ad

Mr and Mrs August Dreitus of South Main street plan a trip to France and Switzerland. They will sail from New York on the Adriatic on May 28. Gardner notes readers can act quickly for available pulverizers and better packers, urging prompt response.

August Dreitus South Main Street Switzerland Phes K KE. R. Gardner

Injury at Loughry mill leaves workers shaken

A worker at the Loughry mill suffered injuries after a fall during a shift at the site. Additional details describe colleagues nearby reacting to the incident while emergency services were called. Investigators consider the event fortuitous as no life threatening harm is reported.

Witham Tilet Loughry Aces Ised Pete BG Pecchinent Prulett Efe

Cemetery Association Meeting Announced

Gunnell Cemetery Association will hold a meeting Saturday afternoon at the oblock Reynolds. All persons interested are urged to be present.

Gunnell Cemetery Association Elatloin Reynolds Oblock

War Mothers Meet in Union Township Home

The War Mothers of Union Township plan a Friday afternoon gathering at 2 30 with their president Mrs W H Robinson at 413 North Main. This first home meeting is expected to be enjoyable and well attended. Also advertised is a sale of furniture from 4239 Main Street May 8 to 15 by August Breifus with contact by telephone 342.

War Mothers Union Township W. H. Robinson North Main Street Breifus

Bargains on Men and Women Suits Adverts

The Herald displays a brief ad from Goodman Company highlighting bargains on men and women suits. Also notes Montello and Berlin Granite as top granites available at Monticello Granite Works.

Montello Berlin Monticello

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wood and M’cray Win M’cray Furniture News W. Oo. Carrothers Georgette Dylan Mars May Latavelle Daunce Red Men Hall Save Bine Kamond Wi Nicac Merete Tippecanoe Post G. A. R Citizens Committee Cneer Bey Te Eles Rugs Phone Tso Bk. R. Gardner the Herald Buffalo M.om. Tinghes Logansport S. A. Moss Jebo Irene Stephans of Beryl C. Shell Seemandine Phos. Levy E. R. Gardner Shorthorn Sale Minch Road Preeinets State Board of Pax Cotsia Lssteners Friends of Salvation Army Europe James Eve Cemetery Association Meeting
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