Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 21, Number 98, Decatur, Adams County, 24 April 1923 — Page 3

Progressive and Industrious Monroe Business Establishments _________________ ‘J

MONROE STATE BANK HAS MODERN FACILITIES FOR BANK WORK HEBE

So community is more capably and I BQ1 c efficiently conducted, insofar as {j uaklnn methods are concerned. than : tb.. large t° wn and (arn, *“ B commun- I ! j,; surrounding Monroe, and today . ~v ir y»r« hereabouts is loud in the I praise of the Monroe State Hank, a ; p that has faithfully and eeonoml-i; . .ji,-served patrons for many years, flic <a|»ital is $25,000, and the bank . ,i surplus of $3,700, together with all other modern methods and faciliI tits that go to make it truly repreMutative of falthfujl service and • I honr, t. reliable hanking procedure. | The bank is .quipped with electric ; burglai alarm system. The officers of the bank are Ernest \V ihischer. president; W. S. Smith, I c. 'hler, and Miss Ada Iminmerman, ' i, ukkeepor. The directors are all j.u n well and most fivorably known thrc.'.ighout Adams county, and who, I arc at all times working for'the gen-j <ral advancement of the homo territory. With adequate resources and fin- 1 aneed in a manner that provides every practical banking tnethod,' J. F. Crist Has Modern Garage in Monroe J. F. Crist, well known garage proprlett.r of Monroe, has one of the must popular business establishments in tlie community for ha handles the wants of the automobile fraternity in t: modern, efficient manner, and al-j ways gives his patrons the best of, service and strict attention at most reasonable prices. Mr. Crist has equipped his garage so that he can) handle any emergency call, or do a! general line of garage work, making tepairs in a workmanship manner on ad makes of cars, replacing broken parts, and in doing first class vttlcan 1. ig, etc. He also lias a fine line ofj tire,, tubes, auto parts and access aide-, and. a fine gas and oil fulling, . :;dion and authorized I’ord parts and) hAticc. Friends and strangers alike receive prompt, courteous attention ' mi' work done at the Crist garage is I ays first class. Mr. Crist is a man , v. !.<• firmly believes in giving service and efficiency and will always be ■ fc.ir.cl strictly reliable, whether it be ■ the car of the local owner or a tour i ; coming through the town. o Bennis Wolf Garage Has Excellent Repair Equipment D.mnis Wolf, well known garage I qn-ietor of Monroe, has certainly Ri en residents, and the great, number of tourists who drive through 1", a garage to be proud of. and in ' cry way Mr. Wolf has maintained >’■ hrst class service station that com--1 ‘ s in every sense of the word with I." requirements. The garage is < ' ipped with machinery and expert hinists to do all kinds of repair ' -k, on all makes of cars, using ■ ndard parts, and doing work at 1 enable prices in most satisfactory '■ inier. Mr. Wolf has put in many "s of faithful service as proprietor ’ ' mechanic in garages, nud knows ' "y part of a car. and how to make irs He is the kind of garage man • believes in treating the stranger same he serves his friends. I as a result, there are many tour • who stop at his garage for their ' k Emergency work always re- ' 'Rs prompt attention, and those II have cars can always rely upon kind of service they desire most. ' is a real pleasure to speak most dy of the fine work of Mr. Wolf, we bespeak for him ever increaspatronage and good will.

I EIGHTY BHDS. & CO., GENERAL HARDWARE STORE —

One of the foremost business estab- • ' ments of Monroe, and one that is Rreat importance to everyone in « rich farming community surroundMonroe, is the Leichty Bros. <? 1 nipany Hardware Store, one of th9 neer stores of the town. The firm !< ‘dles a complete, modern equip'■it of high grade light and heavy dware, auto accessories, gasoline and farm tools, also garden tools, I 'ipment for the house and home. i special line of paints,' oils, window ' A lass, builders' hardware, roofiing, .'outing, coal oil stoves, and in brief e • tytldng that would naturally be expected in » first class hardware!

wherein residents may be assured of prompt, efficient service, the Monroe State Hank has progressed and steadily advanced. They conduct a general banking business, pay liberal interest on savings and time deposit accounts, and in handling checking iaccounts largo and small have always been elective, careful and precise in their plans and methods. It is a bank flint provides all facilities of other banks, anil lias the added advantage of being a local institution, promoted and ably managed by local people, who have always had the best interests of the community at heart. They always stand ready and eager to do their share of the boosting and in promoting things that go to build up the community, pay special attention to the wants and requirements of those in the ri< h farming .community, and always are glad tn | have friends and strangers call for ladvice, service in their line, or on a 'social call. It is the backbone of the community in many respects, and at all times stands for strict integrity land accountability along all lines. j Ollie Heller, Blacksmith, Popular With Everyone One of the most popular business j |men and houses of Monroe and one) that is well patronized by scores of ■farmers surrounding the city, is the; joilie Holler blacksmith shop. Mr.! : Heller has spent many years in active I .blacksmith work, and knows exactly. ! how to do work in order to give the ) 'best results. He has a shop that is: I equipped to handle all sorts of gen-; i cral blacksmith work, horseshoeing. ’ wagon and carriage work. etc. He; (pays special attention to detail work) in the shop, and sharpens plowshares.) discs, and oilier equipment as a speleialty. In his work as a horseshoer,) j Mr. Oliver lias always been a recognized leader, taking the best of care 'of horses he shoes, and in his gen■oral blacksmith and machine work, he serves the community in a most satlisfactory manner. Farmers and real- ) dents alike delight in trading with Mr. Oliver, for he has a pleasing perj tonality, a fair method of making i reasonable charges, and in every sense of the word he is a splendid booster, live citizen and a companionable resident, who has friends without number. • o F. H. Tablar, Restaurant and Groceries, Monroe One of the popular business establishments of Monroe, and one that is i growing more popular every day. is I the restaurant and grocery conducted ■ here by our well known merchant, i F. H. Tablar, who lias a fine lunch i room and grocery, and is always pre : pared to handle the calls and wishes ' of those who visit the city at any ; time. He has a fine line of hot and : cold lunches, and soft drinks and ’ everything served is of the very best ' kind. In addition, he has a fine line ■ of staple groceries, always pays highi est market prices for country produce, 1 and gives those with whom he deals the very best of service. He handles ■ coal oil and numerous other staple! , articles in general use on farms and at home, and has a trade thatlis grow-, 1 ing larger every day. Mr. Tablar hasj been a resident of Monroe P’” many, years, and is a booster and a hustler who always takes pride in the ad j vanccment of the town and her residents generally. Those who deal with him are his friends, and everyone will, always find him courteofts and ideasant

— store. Under the able management of Manas Lehmann and Emanuel Lehmann, the store has steadily developed and grown in a most grati-! tying manner. Reasonable prices, fair treatment and prompt, efficient. service prevail at all times, and those who trade with them always find in the store a degree of hospitality that is seldom excelled. In addition, the j firm handles high grade coal. They, are at, all times boosting for Monroe 'and surrounding territory, and we are, more than proud to speak of them as one of the pioneer firms that has. made good in every sense of the wnrd

DECATUB DAILY DF.MOCKXT, TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1923.

1923 GRAIM ATING ( LASS OF THE MONROE HIGH SCHOOL | I* " if-"' Standing-Left to right: Robert Meyer, Viola Reinhard, Lucile Heffner, Arzie Crist. Alice McKean Josephine I If. liner. Rox Kessler. Seated—Left to right: Ruth Llbey, Rhoda Lehman, Clyde Hendricks, principal, Veda Vndrows and Margaret McKean. :

\ 11(1 row S ;. \I 11 <ll < t a h IX» all ■ — Community Spirit Manifested In Schools

The town of Monroe, located six I miles south of the county seat, in I Washington and Monroe townships, j' with its 384 good and progressive' ) people, (last census report) always ) takes a keen interest in her schools, j 1 athletics and activities and elaborate j ) plans are being made for the annual j : c ommencement of the high school to! ' be held Wednesday evening in the auditorium. A class of eleven boys i and "iris are completing the high i school courses this year, the graduj ates being. Roxie Kessler, Arzie I Crist, Robert Meyers and the Misses i Ruth Liby, Veda Andrews. J>ucite| j Heffner, Margaret McKean, Alice , McKean. Rhoda Lehman and Viola ; Reinhard. Clyde Hendricks, son of; Mr. and Mrs. Jim A. Hendricks, is I the capable, principal. Only one tiling kept the town of Monroe from : being the county seat of Adams county, when this important ques-c tion was voted on in 18Till, the voters j cast a majority of 131 votes in favor, of Decatur. Monroe, during its 76 years of ex-j istence, has grown from a handful of •people and from one business house and residence to a population of 40(1 ind business section two blocks long, along which a number of progressive concerns are located. It has a hun-|

ENTERPRISE STORE MONROE'S LEADING BUSINESS HOOSE

Fully equipped in a strictly modern manner, and having for sale a line of dry goods, groceries, genera! ■ merchandist and numerous other items in general use in homes of the ’ community, the well known Enterprise store, conducted by R. L. : Sprunger as manager for the stock holders interested in the store, stands , out most prominently as a real lead-| er in their line, and with a, measure of successful merchandising that ! marks them as progressive, wide ■ ‘awake dealers and merchants. The’ stere is, one of the pioneer stores of ■ this community, having formerly ' been known as “The Dutch Store" years ago. Following the big fire in Monroe the store building] at present 1 occupied was erected, and great im- ■ provernents made in both the store and in the stocks handled. They ' have; a strictly modern stock of high Berne Lumber Company Has Faithfully Supplied Wants Firmly established and equally | popular with residents of Monroe, and I all surrounding rural territory, the ’ Monroe branch of the Berne Lumber i Company, dealers in lumber, building ;materials, mill work, etc, stands out | prominently today as a plant and institution capably managed, efficiently 'handled, and is one that always serves their patrons in a most satisfactory manner. The company has one of the best equipped lumber yards, mills and 'offices in this section, and are prepared to fill all building wants, in whatever line is desired. They make 'a specialty of furnishing lumber for building purposes of all kinds, as well 'ns providing mill, work, doors, sashes, 'blinds, etc. They also manufacture]

dred or more homes. The farming | community surrounding the town is FACfS ABOUT MONROE Monroe was platted by John Everett, the plat being recorded on December 11. 1847. When plaited it had only four principal streets, iVashingt.on, Jackson, Van Buren and Polk. Williajn Stockham was the first resident and storekeeper The first postmaster of the town was George Roop. It’s only newspaper, the Monroe Reporter, suspended public.%tion during the. war. On April 17, 1905 M o ’Jroe was incorporated as a town. In the election of 1850 the connI ty seat question was an issue and i Monroe was a strong contender. The vote was, Decatur 474. Mon- ; roe 343, j The first frame house was built by Dr Charles F Rainier in 1871. ) When the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad was built through ! tlie village in 1871, Monroe had 1 but two or three houses. 1 Monroe had two destructive fires; the first one in 1887, the secI ond in 1905. The toxvn now has a number of I beautiful churches, a high school, a number of progressive and enterprising places of business and is one of the finest and best communities in the state, 11 11

i grade dry goods of all kinds, dress goods, yard goods and numerous kinds of cloth in general demand. The grocery department is well stocked with al! kinds of fresh and staple groceries, canned goods, fruits, country produce, etc. They pay highest market prices for country pro- , duce, and have a generous supply on hand to meet the demand of patrons. ■ The store is strictly modern, reason- ' able prices prevail in all departments . and courtesy and efficiency are watchwords at all times. The Monroe postoffice is located in their store and makes it most convenient for everyone thereby. Thirteen years of faithful service has marked the Enterprise as a real leader, and we are proud to mention them most prominently as one of the foremost business establishments of Adams county. og and chicken houses of the best inds, and many other items of im>ortance, in addition to builders' lardware , lime, cement, paints, ails, arnishes, etc. The plant is ably nanaged by Adolph Springer, who is m enterprising resident and a real booster. Patrons will always find their prices right, there is always a service of faithfulness and efficiency available, and in every respect it is a real leader. 0 Burk Elevator Serves People in Fine Manner Under the able and efficient management of Mr. Sim Burke, at all times wide awake and progressive, the Burke Elevator of Monroe stands out most prominently today as a] | leader and a wide awake business'

. excellent and some of the best and most productive farms in the county are located in Monroe territory. One railroad, the Grand Rapids and Indiana, passes through the town and two big elevators are situated along the tracks, making it a shipping point for grain, hay, etc. In publishing a review of the progressive concerns of the town, we take great pleasure in calling attention to the splendid class of business men who comprise the town's mercantile population. o MONROE NEWS On Tuesday, April 17, Grandma Martha Johnson, had again reached another lap of her life’s journey, attained the 93rd year of life Grandima Johnson, although quite feeble, ] enjoyed the occasion wtith some lof her children who had gathered at jher home on that day, they being I Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson, of DunI kirk; Mr. and Mrs. John Gross, of Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Essex, | Mr. and Mrs. Miller Hendricks, and Mrs. Margaret Dulin, of Monroe. No doubt Mrs. Johnson is the oldest (Continued on page four) establishment of the greatest good for the most residents of a large and rich farming community. The elevator is modern throghout, with all modern facilities for doing elevator work, and in buying and selling hay, ( grain, corn, feeds, coal and field seeds , and numerous other articles. In buying, selling and exchanging grain, etc, I the elevator has always given the I most efficient possible service, and farmers delight in trading there be- . cause they know of the good work • of the elevator,- and the honest, relii able business methods always prac- . ticed by Mr. Burke. . Farmers buy- • ing their field seeds, securing feeds, i etc, this spring, as well as at any t other time, will always find them • s'trictly reliable, and at all times 1 ready and eager to co-operate with ' them. Always popular and always ready to serve their patrons, they ' are indeed a splendid booster for the 1 home town and surrounding territory. C. E. Bahner, Barber, Popular With Everyone Everyone, no matter whether he is enjoying his first shave or haircut, or whether he is a seasoned veteran of the barber shop, delights in calling occasionally or regularly at the shop conducted in Monroe by our well known anil popular barber, O. E. Bahner, who for a long time has faithfully and successfully conducted the barber shop here in Monroe. Mr. Bahner has a well equipped shop, and is a master barber who takes delight in serving every custpmer well, and always does his best to give high grade shaves, haircutting, shampoos, etc, in a very satisfactory manner. The shop is always maintained in a strictly sanitary manner, reasonable prices prevail and a bard effort is made to please everyone. He is a real 'live wire and a booster for Monroe,

MONROE GRAIN COMPANY - A PROMINENT INSTITUTION

Perhaps the oldest and one of the best established business institutions ot Monroe, and one that has always given their patrons first cities service, is the Monroe Grain Co., a stock company organization of the foremost farmers of this section, formed In Monroe obout tw.-nty years ago. Ever since the company Was organized, they have continued to advance in a steady, satisfactory manner, always paying farmers top prices for hay, I grain seeds, and W09I; and also extensive retail dealers ih grain, field seeds, home grown feed, flour, coal, salt and numerous other items in general use on farms and in fields. They pay special attention to custom

and has a host ot warm friends here. He has always taken an active interest in thedevelopment of Monroe and surrounding territory, and is a booster who can always be relied upon to do his work in a satisfactory manner. Mr. Rahner has tieen tn Monroe twenty years, and everyone knows him and speaks well of his work and of Mr. Rahner personally. Give him a call. I Wm. Stuckey, Harness and Shoe Repairing, Monroe Prominent among the business establishments of Monroe, and one that I is filling tlie reguireinents in every i sense of the word, is the harness and I! shoe repairing shop conducted here - ■ by our well known fellow townsman, ) William Stuckey. Mr. Stuckey is a past master in the art of making bar--5 ness, repairing harness of all kinds, ‘ and in handling for sale the things 4 j required to equip the horses used on ’ I roads, farms, and in towns. The ) grade of work done by Mr. Stuckey j is spoken of by everyone as far super--1 lor to any they have ever had. and I it is nil done at prices that never fall to please. In addition to extensive harness work, harness oiling, etc. Mr. 1 Stuckey is fully equipped to handle • first class shoe repairing of all kinds • in a workman like manner. He does ■ this by the latest and most approved methods, giving everyone tlie very “ best service at reasonable prices. He t makes auto curtains, radiator covers, a and repairs to all kinds of tops, etc. ■ Mr. Stuckey has always taken a most f active interest in the development of > the community, always is wide awake ' and progressive, and in every sense ■ of the word a live wire and a booster, t • 4 Mrs. Mary Oliver, 1 Milliner, Has Up-to--1 Date Shop in Monroe I MRS. MARY OLIVER, MILLINER... r During the past two years Monroe , has shown splendid improvement s along all commercial lines, and it is - indeed gratifying to note the excel- , lent manner in which Mrs. Mary ? Oliver, milliner, has equipped her mil--1 linery shop, and the manner in which • she is caring for the wants of the lat dies of this community. The shop is - located in the new Leichty office build- - ing. and Mrs. Oliver, an experienced - milliner, has at all times a fine line , of trimmed and untrimmed hats of n the most desirable kinds, made up to ijrepresent the latest styles und most : desirable headgear for ladies and i misses. She does expert hat trimI ming, makes hats to order, and has 1 a fine line of trimmed and unlriinmed > hats for all seasons ot the year. Mrs. . Oliver is well known to everyone In Monroe and surrounding territory, and is at all times glad to have her friends call, to see the fine lines handled, and to visit with her while in the community. She will always

MONROE BUILDING BLOCK AND TILE COMPANY RAPIDLY GROWING

I The real piotmer plant and organization of Monroe, and one that has enjoyed a steady growth for the past thirty years, is the Monroe Building Block and Tile Company, which is recognized today as one of the foremost institutions of this kind In Northern Indiana. They have modern facilities and equipment for manufacturing and selling, both at wholesale and retail, hollow building blocks, drain tile of all sizes and kinds, and other products in general use everywhere. Their shipments have been sent to all parts of the country, and especially in the sur-

grinding, having modern facilities for doing first class work promptly. The office and elevator is most capably managed by our well known resident and business man. John Floyd, and through his hard, earnest efforts the company has enjoyed n steady growth and Increased business from day to day. They always afford patrons the best of service, paying highest market prices for gralos, etc 1 bought, and always giving full measure, most reasonable prices and efflcientservlce in selling their wares. This is an institution that has always been a booster and a leader, and Is one that everyone feels Justly proud of, throughout Adams county.

apprecute the patronage of friends and strangers, and assures everyone of the best at most reasonable prices. o The Home Store, James Hendricks, Proprietor One of the popular and prominent boosters and leading business men of Monroe, who has shown in every sense of the word the true booster proclivities so much needed for real advancement, is Jim A, Hendricks, proprietor of the Home Store. Mr. Hendricks has always been a leader in civic work here and throughout Adams county, having served as county commissioner, and county superintendent of roads for several years. He always takes an active Interest Ln civic and county improvements, hard roads, etc, and In every manner possible does hfs full share of the good community work. The Horne ’ Store is a recognized leader in the dry goods and grocery lines, always 1 being well stocked with the best and most desirable lines of goods including a splendid line of dress and work ) shoes and slippers for men and ' women, boys and girls. Mr. Hendricks always believes tn serving his customers with the best, and gives ithe best market prices for country produce, etc, as well as always selling ’ ’ everything in the dry goods and gro- ! |eery lines at most reasonable prices. )lt fs a real community store, conducted hy a man who firmly believes in boosting and progressive measures. O Otis O. Hocker, Druggist, a Popular Monroe Store One of the populaf and well liked business establishments ot Monroe, and one that has shown steady ad-jvMK-ement during the past several ‘ years, is the drug store conducted by our popular merchant, Otis O. Hocker, . and today the Hocker Drug Store » stands out prominently as a leader in t their lines. They have on hand at 1 all times a fine line ot patent medi- • cines and drug supplies, toilet prer parations, prescriptions filled prompt- - ly. kodaks and supplies, rubber goods, 1 perfumes, candies, stationery, cigars. • tobacco, paints, oils, varnishes, flower 1 seeds, and hundreds of other articles ■ covering every line of work. The I soda fountain and ice cream depart- : ment, always popular with everyone ' will be a feature again this season. 1 Mr. Hocker has been a resident of Monroe and vicinity all his life, and is one of the boosters for the town who always believes in progress and advancement through honest attainment. His work as a business man and as a resident has always been recognized, and everyone who knows him is proud to call him friend. Ills goods are all first class, the prices are right, and everyone is always made to feel at home and welcome, whether stranger or acquaintance.

1 rounding territory has the comi! pony become a real leader. Homer I Winteregg is manager of the com- ; pany, and has for a long time been i successful In development work. ■ From the time the clay is brought in- ' to the plant until the finished products i are sent out for building purposes, ■ draining fertile fields or reclaiming • swamp lands, they are at the front ; In progressive measures. Everyone I who has seen their products In use 1 Is loud In their praise tor the comi pany, and it is a real pleasure to ■ highly recommend them to everyone as a real leader in their line.