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Rothrock / Rotruck

The  Monticello  Evening  Journal
Tuesday, November 9, 1925
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O  A  ROTHROCK
INDIANAPOLIS  LADY
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          O. A. Rothrock,  for a number of years marshal here and well known throughout White county, and  Mrs. Eula M. Routt,  of Indianapolis, were quietly married Sunday afternoon at four o'clock at the parsonage of  Rev. and Mrs. Elvin Daniels  in Irvington.  The Rev. Daniels read the ceremony.  John A. Rothrock,  Malcolm Routt  and  Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Ellis  were the only attendants.
          Mr. Rothrock has been identified with police work practically all his life.  He received his early traning in White county as a deputy sheriff, and town marshal, in the days when the latter office was elective, later became a railroad detective, and was selected to organize and head the police force o the Delaware and Hudson Company, a large eastern concern whose holdings included the Delaware & Hudson railroad.  Upon his resignation from this position, he became a U.S. deputy revenue collector.  In 1921 he was appointed deputy marshal by former mayor Thompson, resigning when the city administration changed.  In the summer of 1922 he was again designated deputy marshal by the city council, and served until a few months ago when he was appointed street commissioner.  He is one of the most experienced and capable police officers in the state.
          Mrs. Rothrock has been a resident of Indianapolis for the past ten years, residing at the Sphinx Arms Apartments, 2035 North Meridian street.  She is a woman of charming personality.
          Mr. and Mrs. Rothrock have not definitely decided upon their plans for the future, but they will reside here at least until the first of the year, when Mr. Rothrock's term as street commissioner expires.  It is understood that at that time he will probably acept a position which has been offered him with a large corporation in this state.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Monticello  Evening  Journal
Tuesday, November 18, 1924
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BIRTHS.
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          Attorney and Mrs. John A. Rothrock  of Monticello, are the parents of an eight pound son,  John Allen Jr.,  born Monday night.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Monticello  Evening  Journal
Monday, March 10, 1924
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MISS  LILLIE  M.  LODS
BECOMES  BRIDE  OF
LINDELL  ROTHROCK
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Ceremony Performed At
Indianapolis Sunday
Morning.
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WILL  LIVE  IN  ENGLEWOOD
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          A quiet but beautiful wedding which united two prominent local young people, took place at Indianapolis Sunday morning at 8:30 o'clock when  Miss Lillie Margaret Lods,  daughter of  Mrs. J. C. Lods  became the bride of  Lindell Bennett Rothrock,  son of  Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Rothrock.  The ceremony was performed at the apartment of  Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hasselbring,  the Rev. Elvin Daniels, pastor of the Eastern Heights Christian church of Indianapolis and formerly of this city, reading the double ring ceremony.  The only attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Hasselbring.
          The bride was lovely in a dress of Alice blue canton crepe and wore a corsage of pink and white sweet peas.  Mrs. Hasselbring wore a becoming gown of lavender chiffon and wore a corsage of sweet peas.
          Following the service, Mr. and Mrs. Rothrock were guests of honor at a wedding breakfast at Indianapolis.  They returned to Monticello on the 2:09 Monon train.  A wedding dinner was served at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother to twenty-four relatives and immediate friends.
          An elaborate dinner was served.  The decorations were carried out in white and green.  White wedding bells and smilax adorned the table and white streamers were festooned over the chandeliers.  A wedding cake formed the table center piece.  The cake was cut by the bride and pieces given to all the guests.
          Mr. and Mrs. Rothrock left on the 6:30 train for Chicago where they will reside.  They will make their future home in Englewood, a suburb of that city, where they already have an apartment furnished awaiting them.  The bride's going away costume was a dark blue twill suit, salmon colored hat and veil and accessories to match.
          The marriage of Miss Lods and Mr. Rothrock Sunday, was the culmination of a romance that had its inception during their high school days.  Both were graducated from the Monticello High School with the class of 1919.  Mrs. Rothrock was graduated from the Indiana Business College and for the past two years very efficiently filled the position of bookkeeper at the Democrat-Journal office.  She is a member of Gamma Eta Chapter, Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority, and has been active in the work of that organization.
          Mrs. Rothrock is one of Monticello's most popular young women and prominent in social affairs.  Her charming personality and friendliness has made her a host of warm friends in the community, who regret very much to see her departure from the city.  She was honored last week with several delightful pre-nuptial parties and showers.
          Mr. Rothrock attended Purdue University at Lafayette a year and Chicago University two years.  He now holds an executive position with the Equitable Assurnace Company of Chicago.  Mr. Rothrock has made rapid strides in the business world and has received several promotions since being with the Equitable Company.  Recently he was advanced to the position of head teller.  He is a highly esteemed young an and both he and his bride have the best wishes of the entire community.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Monticello  Herald
December 18, 1919
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MARRIAGE  ANNOUNCED
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          Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sandberg,  who reside on Rural Route 1, out of Monon, announce the marriage of their daughter,  Miss Pearl Mae,  to  Merle Rotruck,  son of  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Judson Rotruck,  also of Monon.  The wedding took place Monday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage in this city, Rev. F. L. Hovis, officiating.
          Mr. and Mrs Rotruck will reside with the groom's parents on a farm east of Monon for the present.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  White  County  Democrat
September 14, 1917
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FORMER  MONTICELLO
YOUNG  MAN  WEDS
PENNSYLVANIA  LADY
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          Miss Edith Wigmore  has received an announcement of the wedding of  Charles Rothrock  and  Miss Zoe Hayes  at New Castle, Penn., last Thursday.
          Mr. Rothrock was a graduate of the Monticello high school and has been employed in steel construction work in Pennsylvania for the last few years.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  White  County  Democrat
August 24, 1917
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COMPANY  C  MAN
SECRETLY  MARRIED
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Anna  Ellis  of Carroll County Be-
came Bride of Sergeant Clarence
Rotruck -- News Just Made
Public.
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          The marriage was announced last week of  Clarence Rotruck,  a member of Company C of this city and  Miss Anna Ellis,  daughter of  Hiram Ellis  of Carroll county.  The ceremony was performed July 18 at Camden, but was kept secret until a short time ago.  The bride is a graduate of the local high school and has been employed as teacher for the past year.  She will enter the Jacksonville College for Women this fall for a course in home economics.  Mr. Rotruck is the son of  Mr. and Mrs. David Rotruck  of near Buffalo and is a graduate of the Monticello schools.  He recently was promoted to top sergeant of Company C.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Monticello  Herald
Monticello, White County, Indiana
Thursday, December 26, 1895
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          Mr. Milton Rothrock  and  Miss Mattie Rothrock  were married at the home of the bride south of town Tuesday evening, Elder Joel A. Weaver officiating.  The bride is the daughter of the late  Wm. Rothrock  and a lady of many excellent qualities.  The groom is connected with the new Department store of  Jacob Rothrock,  is a young man of fine business ability and has made many friends during his short residence here.  For the present the young couple will make their home at the Rothrock homestead south of town.  The  HERALD's  best wishes are extended to them.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

A  Monticello  Area  Newspaper
Monticello, White County, Indiana
Friday, November 23, 1894
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          J. A. Rothrock,  editor of this paper, has been confined to his room for the past ten days with typhoid fever, and at this writing is quite sick.  His son,  Ray,  is just recovering from a "hard tussel" with the same disease, and his daughter,  Edna,  is also down with the fever - making three of this family down at the same time.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

The  Indianapolis  News
January 15, 1872
Page 4
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Presentation.
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          Soon after four o'clock Saturday, Mr. Rothrock, Superintendent of the Woodburn Sarven Wheel Works, was called into the hub room and addressed by  Mr. Geo. D. Terry,  yard master, as follows:
          "Mr.  VALENTINE  ROTHROCK:  I consider myself especially honored this afternoon in having been appointed by the employes of Woodburn Sarven Wheel Company to present you with this silver tea service which we ask you to accept, not for its intrinsic value, but as a token of the esteem in which we hold you as our Superintendent.  We also take this opportunity to thank Messrs. Woodburn, Smith & Pratt for the uniform kindness we have experienced from them while in their employ.  Trusting the kindly feeling now existing between the principals and employes may continue, we respectfully remain your obedient servants, the operatives of the Woodburn Sarven Wheel Factory."
          To which Mr. Rothrock on his part responded that he was taken too much by surprise to make a speech, but expressed his thanks, and said he had always endeavored to do his duty and should continue to do so.
          Mr. S. F. Smith,  on the part of the firm, said he felt truly glad to see this mark of esteem bestowed upon Mr. Rothrock, who, he felt assured did not value it so much for its actual value (which was considerable) as for the motive for which it was presented.  He considered, and had always considered that the interests of the men were identified with that of their employers, and had endeavored to act accordingly.  Again thanking the men he retired.
          The set, which was a handsome one, was selected at  Colclazer's jewelry house.
          A day or two previously the employes had presented Mr. George D. Terry, the Yard Master, with a splendid time keeper, also from Colclazer's.  There seems to be a fraternal feeling among the operatives and proprietors of this establishment that is highly commendable, and worthy of emulation.
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming

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