Warren club raises 6000 for Methodist Old People's Home site
A five member committee appointed by the Warren Commercial Club raised 6000 in just over three days to purchase Catherine Beard farm, a 57 acre site on the town’s edge, for the Methodist Old People's Home. The funds include 2000 from four gifts of 500 by George Good, Silas Pulse, John A Border and Mr and Mrs John Brookins plus multiple 25 to 100 donations. The land costs 100 per acre and will be paid into the treasury by July first. The effort aligns with a conference pledge and a potential extension by donor W H Chopson for 25,000 total goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Commercial Club
Methodist Old People
Commercial Club
Warren
E. P. Miller
P. R. Black
Ralph Myers
Henry Grove
Henry King
Catherine Beard
Warren Committee
Harlan
Anderson
W. H. Chopson
George Good
Silas Pulse
John A. Border
John Brookins
Mother and Daughter Die Within 24 Hours
Mrs. Rhoten died Saturday afternoon at 2 30 at her Montpelier home after a long pulmonary tuberculosis illness. Her mother Mrs. Susan McGeath died Sunday morning at 8 at the home of M Harrison Brant with other daughter present. Mrs. McGeath widow of Steven D McGeath has many relatives in Montpelier where she has lived since girlhood. The daughter Mrs. Pheten is survived by a husband and five young children. Bodies were buried in the cemetery after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.s. Rhoten
Montpelier
Susan Mc Garath
Harrison Brant
McGeath
Steven D. MecGeath
Pheten
Tabel
Torker
Mary
Uiersebs
Taunt
UG. Ey
Tee
Public Auction Notice Montpelier Indiana 1908 Household Goods
Henry L. Hopping conducts a 1:30 p.m. public auction at 222 South Washington Street Montpelier Indiana on Saturday April 4 1908 offering a full estate of household items including a base burner coal stove oven attached cook stove Wilson heater extension table book case and writing desk set eight beds three pairs of springs two dressers two wash stands dining room and kitchen chairs and assorted utensils. Auct L B Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Montpelier
Ind
Henry L. Hopping
L. B. Gilbert
Hartford City Hosts 186 Guests At Party
Hartford City welcomed a group described as 186 Hunyaks as guests for a party on a Friday. The foreigners were employed by a company on pipeline construction and were traveling from Lima, Indiana to Upland by rail via Lake Erie and Western routes in their passenger cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ohio O:i Company
Upland
Lima
Ind
Lake Erie
Western
Local Social Roundup Highlights Montpelier Attendance
Wm Spaulding and wife plus Alma Beeks and Olive Wright attend a Montpelier lecture Friday night. Alma Beeks visits Slater school. Alma Beeks also dines with Wm Spaulding. Mrs Isaac Spaulding hosts a carpet rag sewing and quilting gathering Thursday. Walker Farr works for Wm Spaulding.
Rhoten Family Obituary and Local Notices
Mrs. M Rhoten, long ill, dies at home leaving a husband and five children. Her mother Mrs Susan McGeath also died Sunday. A double funeral was held at the Christian church with Rev Canada officiating. Local items note illness recoveries, visits, and community events with several names and places mentioned.
Saturday Hustle and Sunday Visits in Indiana Towns
Local notes record James McColly SLOCUM in Wabash on business. Charley Russell sold cattle to Montpelier shippers. Mrs. Sarah Owens visited Geo Spaugher family near Hartford City. Jake Grimes from Hartford City visited relatives. Daniel Pownall and wife spent Sunday with Glen Pownall near Roll. Henry Russell and Clarence Schwartzkopf bought new buggies. Marion Owens and John Brown sold hogs to Hartford City shippers. Harrison and John Dorton were in Eaton. Chas Bennett visited near Mt Carmel. Rev Linville preaches at Pleasant Dale after Sunday School. Frank Rogers and family visited Wm Walker family. Felix Brown and family near Lillebridge spent Sunday with John Brown. DeWitts Little Early Risers liver pills sold by Pioneer Store.
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James McColly
Wabash
Charley Russell
Montpelier Shippers
Sarah Owens
Geo. Spaugher
Hartford City
Jake Grimes
Daniel Pownall
Glen Pownall
Roll
Henry Russell
Clarence Schwartzkopf
Marion Owens
John Brown
Harrison
John Dorton
Eaton
Chas. Bennett
Mt. Carmel
Rev. Linville
Pleasant Dale
Frank Rogers
Wm. Walker
Felix Brown
Lillebridge
Court of inquiry outlines hold up case at Hartford City
Prosecutor A G Emshwiller leads a Hartford City court of inquiry as more principals are brought in and charges against those implicated in the holdup game loom. Attorney Leowid Fouts reportedly left the grand jury room. Ermanwiller says the door key has been turned and Fouts overstepped his authority in a prior assault suit against Frank McGeath for Charles Everson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Emshwiller
Hartford City
Attorner Leowid Fouts
Fouts
Ermanwiller
Eranwiller
Frank McGeath
Charles Everson
Trustee Seeks Sheriff to Take Insane Man to Infirmary
In Nottingham township trustee Bloxsom called the sheriff to Petroleum to remove William Huffman an elderly invalid from his home to the county infirmary Huffman who is about fifty four has long been an invalid with knee disease and now mental decline He objected to the move and used his crutches to deter approach Sheriff Lipkey and Deputy Pierce went to Petroleum and persuaded him to accompany them to the infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloxsom
Nottingham Township
Petroleum
William Huffman
County Infirmary
Huffman
Lipkey
Deputy Pierce
Bluffton Banner
Schwartzkopf Family and Local Name Recurring Visits
Community notices list numerous Schwartzkopf and Kutler family visits and health issues. Jake Kuttler remains ill while relatives from Hartford City and nearby towns visit and call on Mrs. Sills and others. The road was dragged Monday and Grandma Schwartzkopf’s estate was divided among heirs last Thursday.
Court Doings and Local Court Actions
Robert Guseman appointed administrator of Decia A. Guseman estate with $1000 personal property. State appeal against Charles Mendenhall for selling tobacco to minors dismissed. justice court judgment stands. Ernest Jarrett assault case appeal withdrawn. justice court judgment stands. David Tappan trial set for Wed and case involves false pretenses against A L Bunsold from Harrison township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Guseman
Decia A. Guseman
Charles Mendenhall
Ernest Jarrett
Homer Elliott
David Tappan
Vna
Justice's Court
A. L. Bunsold
Harrison Township
Local Montpelier Sheep Disease Confounds Flock Losses
Montpelier sheep raisers face a new parasite related illness decimating flocks. A letter to the state veterinarian prompted confirmation that the disease is new to the region and has no known cure. A wormlike parasite invades the sheep brain, causing sudden deaths across many flocks with few warning signs.
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Montpelier
Local Socials Note Small Town Moves and Visits
L L Keller moves to Montpelier while A M Shadle and wife attend events there. Various residents including A W Sala C W Underwood and James Deaver visited relatives and did business in nearby towns. A dance at Keller’s attracted few attendees and a child of Charles Brown and wife was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Keller
Montpelier
A. M. Shadle
A. W. Sala
Bluirton
Charles Ketring
Hartford City
Eli Baisley
McIntire
Henry Ketering
C. W. Underwood
Marion
James Deaver
Ollie Fiener
Eli Balstey
Charles Tucker
Charles, Brown
Spring Seed and Poultry Supply Expanded for Bulk Purchases
The store expands bulk garden seeds offerings with northern grown varieties and cheaper by measure pricing for beans peas corn and other seeds. It also lists Purina feeds grit shells powders and louse killer in bulk and promises same expert attention and satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orice
Wilboar
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Wm. Spaulding
Alma Beeks
Olive Wright
Grover Pumel
Deer Creek
Jonas Penrod
Wesley Knox
Shideler
Jesse Edens
Chas Russell
Thornburg
James Ringer
Isaac Rogers
Slater
Albert Burnworth
Mesdames
Harriett Bales
Almeda Grimes
Lennie Langdon
Emeline Rinard
Central
Hatlinf and
Waugh
M. Rhoten
Susan McGeath
Christian Church
Rev. Canada
Beatrice Brown
Wm. Trusse
John Woods
Gar! Williams
Iga McConkey
Joe Williams
Mr. Tait
Barchman
Bluffton
Bursen
Lillie Nelson
Sylvia Hullman
Lirnie
Alia McConkey
Jud Nobles
Eva Burson
Ira Spaulding
Delph Garrett
Vernon Huffman
Muncie
Grris Huffan
BlutTtu
Abner Hart
Mrs. Wiles
Master Lewis
James Wain
Juve Perry
Foster Alathox Calles
Wm. Millikan
Grace
John
Minnie Collandler Sandey
Keller
Mentuelier
Bethel
Lva Burson
Slocum
DeWitt’s
Pioneer
Schwarzzkope
Pete Messner
Ray Rinard
Geo. Humphrey
Jake Kuttler
Cora Schwartzkopf
W. H. Sills
Christ Messner
James Kinker
Hertford City
Mary Adams
Edith Rogers
Mesdames John
Chris Schwartzkopf
Westley Sills
Fake Rinker
Harry Schwertzkopf
Jake Miller
Simon Kutler
Frank Capper
Will Williams
Lewis Schwartzkopf
Jake
J. Schwartzkopf
Mr. Fox
Christ Hiser
Fred Schwartzkopf
Grandma Schwartzkopf
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