Herald Campaign Boosts Monon Subscriptions
A Herald representative organized a Monon subscription drive as part of a county effort to gain a thousand new readers. Monon, a thriving town with shaded streets and strong civic clubs, welcomed the push and hosts like Morey’s News and Weart & Sons support local papers. The driver plans multiple visits and sample copies to convert readers, while the community shows growing interest in the Herald.
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The
Herald
Monon
Hame
Menon
Drto
Tur Manon Railway
Feo
Resnito
Steiny Boys Quit? Bam SAYS Good Clothes at The Togger y
Bam speaks on Steinway Boys quitting and offers affordable attire at The Toggery as a local shop promotes reasonable prices for quality garments.
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Steinway Boys
Herald Foreman III Lewis Reprogle on sick leave this week
Lewis Reprogle Herald foreman is off duty due to a serious illness after Monday evening. He began at thirteen and has served since 1875, becoming a valued, skilled printer. The mechanical department faces handicap but the staff will handle all jobs without calling outside help this week.
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Lewis
The
Herald
Fis
Repregle
White County boys win prizes at state fair livestock event
The team of Fred Doyle Russell Lowe and Fred Baer placed thirteenth in the state livestock judging contest among thirty two teams. Leslie Paschen took fourth in individual judging earning twenty five dollars. Clarence Million shown a Big Type Poland China gilt won fourth in the club class and first grand champion in breeders class. Premiums exceeded sixty dollars and the gilt will be offered at the association sale next winter.
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White County
Fred Doyle
Russell Lowe
Fred Baer
Leslie Paschen
Clarence Million
Carroll County
Clarence
Salr
Teachers Social Evening Postponed to Sept 19
The teachers of Monticelo and Union Township schools were to meet Friday sept 12 but the event is postponed to Friday Sept 19 in the library auditorium. All township and city teachers are invited to attend.
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Monticelo
Union Township
Marriage at Methodist parsonage amid Burnettsville ties
Miss Elizabeth Graham and Harmon Murlin married at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. F L Hovis officiating. The bride, daughter of S W Graham of Burnettsville, lived with her sister Mrs Morton Fraser in town. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs W L Murlin, farms near LaCrosse. They stayed at the Fraser home through Sunday evening before departing for their LaCrosse residence.
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Elizabeth Graham
Harmon Murlin
Methodist Parsonage
Four O'Elock
F. L. Hovis
S. W. Graham
Burnettsville
Morton Fraser
Murlin
W. L. Murlin
LaCrosse
Will Improve Facilities In Monticello Schools
A reader profile from Indiana highlights the shift from isolated schools to cooperative township city systems. The piece praises forming joint school corporations to pool funds, improve buildings and equipment, attract better teachers, and expand curricula, benefiting students without raising taxes.
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Aoman
Indiana
Monticello
The
Herald
Hns
W. J. Bryan
Mienex
Shell Hughes Reunion Date Set for September 13 1919
The Shell and Hughes families announce their annual reunion on Saturday September 13 1919 at the Tegan Hughes crove. President M M Hughes invites all members to join for a day of fellowship and activities.
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Shell and Hughes
Tegan Hughes Crove
M. M. Hughes
State of Indiana v Lege finds for defendant in circuit court
Case heard Wednesday morning with FE Ireland representing the state and George W Kassabaum for the defendant. After evidence the court ruled for the defendant in a brief trial. Advertisement notices urge quick orders for belt-driven tools and farm equipment.
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Indiana
William Lege
Edith Lege
Ireland
George W. Kassabaum
Influenza Epidemic Feared as Cases Rise in Townships
Health officials report seven cases in Honey Creek Township and four in Big Creek Township. New cases include Mrs. John Reicken, Clara Reicken, Theodore Wright, and Rev. Schmidt in Honey Creek, with three more in Reynolds attended care of Dr A C Williams. In Big Creek, Mrs Ruth Fisher and her three young sons are ill. Authorities warn the county that dormant germs from last winter may rekindle an epidemic and urge caution to stop further spread.
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Honey Creek
Big Creek
Greist
John Reicken
Clara
Theodore Wright
Schmidt
A. C. Williams
Reynolds
Ruth Fisher
White County
Church Decoration Delays Communion Service At Presbyterian Church
Church work progresses rapidly with a hoped completion by next Sunday for the communion service. Dr Charles F E Bradt and Donald Bradt of Chicago will conduct a missionary Chautauqua starting November 20 including world curios exhibition and a nine reel film. No midweek service this week due to ongoing work. Christian Endeavor plans a social and business meeting at Misses Thompson on South Main street Thursday evening. The church session spent hours Monday evening learning the New Era program with a task assigned to every member for this year.
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Presbyterian Church
Lake Geneva
Charles FE. Bradt
Donald Bradt
Chicago
Pin-Hole Parish
Christian Endeavor
Misses Thompson
South Main Street
Cass Township Farmers Plan Evening Meeting and Lecture
A notice from Cass Township Farmers Association calls a special meeting for Tuesday evening September 16 at eight o'clock at Headlee. Purdue's Z W Schwab will present an illustrated lantern lecture and important business will be transacted. All farmers urged to attend.
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Cass Township
Farmers’ Association
Headlee
Z. W. Schwab
Purdue
Joseph McBeth
Emerson dress shoes in army lasts on sale
Emerson dress shoes offered in English and modified army lasts in dark brown or black. Prices range from five to ten dollars.
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Emerson
Warren M Cray McCray enters Indiana governor race
Warren T. McCray of Wheatland announces as a Republican candidate for governor of Indiana. A successful farmer and Hereford breeder, he cites his business record and calls for a clean, businesslike administration if nominated. The campaign will be run by Lawrence Lyons in the Tenth District with broad local support expected.
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Warren T. McCray
Wheatland
Indiana
Indianapolis
McCray
Orchard Lake
State of
Lawrence Lyons
Brook
Tenth Congressional District
Mr. McCray
Merrell and Beard Wed at Presbyterian Manse
Lawrence E. Merrell of Delphi and Grace Elizabeth Beard of Ockley wed on Tuesday at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. M. M. Rodgers officiating. The couple will reside in Delphi where Merrell is employed.
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Lawrence E. Merrell
Delphi
Grace Elizabeth Beard
Ockley
M. M. Rodgers
Soldier Plans New York Meeting of English Bride
William Waymouth of Lee, a returned veteran, will travel to New York to meet a young English woman who will come to the United States to marry him. The romance began during his overseas military service. The notice appears among various local ads for hats, fertilizers, and farm equipment.
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William Waymouth
Lee
New York
England
United States
Community Nursing Meeting On Red Cross Nurse Role
A public meeting will discuss community nursing and employing a county Red Cross nurse. The session at the Public Library Friday at 2 30 pm is organized by county Red Cross secretary Carl L Russell. Field secretary of Red Cross nursing and Mrs Hugh McGibeny will speak. public invited.
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Red Cross
Carl L. Russell
The
Nursing Department
Hugh McGibeny
Indiana
Men Banquet Promises Social Hour and Community Support
Monticello and nearby men are invited to a Methodist church banquet in the church basement at 6 50 PM next Tuesday. Proceeds go to the Ladies Aid Society Centenary pledge, with a three course menu and music, toasts, and speakers led by Claude Ireland. Rev Fred Longwell of Monon is the expected principal speaker, with Harry Maxwell assisting in the musical program. Tickets cost one dollar and are available at Davis and Son’s, or from committee members.
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Monticello
Claude Ireland
Fred Longwell
Monon
White County
Harry Maxwell
Greencastle
Davis & Son's
Davis Store
Reid Family Reunion Held At Spencer Park Togansport
Eighty two relatives and friends gathered at Spencer Park Togansport for the Reid family reunion. A big picnic dinner featured fried chicken and other dishes. Officers elected include President John Reid and Vice President James Reid with secretaries Mrs Emma Thompson and Mrs Mary Gibson. A social committee of Andrew Reid and Bert Timmons was named. The next reunion is set for Spencer Park Logansport the first Sunday in September 1920.
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Spencer Park
Togansport
Reid
John Reid
James Reid
Emma Thompson
Mary Gibson
J. D. Timmons
Andrew Reid
Bert Timmons
Logansport
Store to Remain Open Despite Repair Pause
Proprietor S. W. Thompson announces no repair work accepted from Sept 13 to Oct 1 due to absence. Store remains open during this period and repairs resume after Oct 1. Advertisement promotes wheat fertilizer with L. R. Snyder and new Wellworth waists priced at 1.59 and 2.50 at The Fair.
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S. W. Thompson
Mobiloil Promise for Smoother Motors and More Power
Known worldwide, Mobiloil claims to prevent overheating and oil-related problems, reducing spark plug and carburetor carbon buildup. The ad invites readers to visit for full details on improved performance and reliability.
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Mobiloil
New barber shop to open in North Second Street building
William Burns of Chicago rents half the large store room on North Second Street to open a first class barber shop while his wife runs the Cottage Hotel. Rexynolds Letter notes next Sunday will be the last AM church service before tearing down the building for a new one. Idaville Letter reports a boy of Mr and Mrs Ed Shafer breaking his arm in a fall Saturday evening. doctor set the fracture and he is recovering.
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Renynolds
Wiliam Burns
Chicago
Second Street
Sarah Swisher
Rexynolds
AM. BE
Idaville
Ed Shafer
Reiff Family Attends Covington Funeral
Dr. and Mrs. W. Reiff traveled to Covington Ohio last week after the death of their late uncle David Wenrick. The funeral was held Sunday at ten o clock with Mrs. Reiff’s sister Miss Laura Reiff accompanying them. Laura, who visited here for the summer, lives with her aunt in Bradford Ohio.
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Tdaville
W. Reiff
Covington
Ohio
David Wenrick
Dr. Reiff
Laura Reiff
Bradford
McBeths Farewell Dinner Before Monticello Move
Mr and Mrs John McBeth hosted 34 White Oak Sunday School friends at dinner Sunday a farewell event as they prepare to move to Monticello next week. Guests extended best wishes for their new home and future.
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Headlee
John McBeth
White Oak
Monticello
Liberty Township Farmers to Meet in Buffalo Next Saturday
Liberty Township Farmers' Association calls an important meeting at Buffalo next Saturday night at eight o'clock old time. M. K. Reiff will be principal speaker. John McBeth presides, Walter Hare serves as secretary.
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Liberty Township Farmers’ Association
Buffalo
M. K. Reiff
John McBeth
Walter Hare
Honey Creek Township Farmers Meet Called for Friday
A special meeting of the Honey Creek Township Farmers Association is set for Friday evening September 12 at 8 30 in Reynolds school building. All township farmers are urged to attend and participate in important business. C F Bardonner president.
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Honey Creek Township Farmers Association
Reynolds
Mixed Fertilizer and Phonographs Advertisements
An ad page lists good mixed fertilizer at 28.50 to 42.75 per ton via M. P. Scott Monticello Indiana with local phone exchanges. Also promotes Pathé phonographs from 35 dollars and new autumn browns clothing models from Hamill & Co. and John Deere spreader sold by E R Gardner with various spreader options for one man use.
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M. P. Scott
Route 4
Monticello
Ind
Tdaville
Hamill & Co
John Teere
E.R. Gardner. Any
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