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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented historical column notes idle bartenders in Boston, political figures and public figures like Emma Goldman and Berkman, and speculates on the U.S. capital and presidential messages. It threadbare remarks compare republic virtues, nobility titles, and international ideas with pop political satire.
States vote to ban alcohol sales and pure food laws begin to target intoxicants in drug stores, signaling a tightening crackdown on спиритuous products and enforcing new public health standards.
Fifty nine of one hundred twenty examinees passed the common school test on the third Saturday in March and will receive diplomas. An April 18 retake offers a second chance for those who failed. Names of passing students are listed by township.
Johnson Post G A R members start marking unmarked veteran graves in city and nearby cemeteries. Government marble markers available via application. Those with relatives who were veterans urged to contact Comrades Adams or Simons with name state regiment and company.
A former Chicago catalogue staffer reveals a common ploy. Low priced items are said to be out of stock with delays, while higher grade goods are offered for immediate shipment if customers send extra money. The Trade Journal notes this tactic persuades most farmers to overpay.
Giant piano sale promises savings of one hundred dollars by ordering directly from Lyon & Healy Chicago. Freight both ways guaranteed if unsatisfied, with free catalog and four purchase plans offered from the world’s largest music house.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary W. Brwon was held at the home of her daughter Mrs. Wm. McMillan in Anderson at 10:30 Monday. The service was described as beautiful and impressive with music by the Grave M. E. Church choir. Interment occurred at Crown Hall Cemetery in Indianapolis the previous afternoon.
A notice explains poll tax rules: those over fifty are exempt as before. It also states that people with permanent physical disabilities preventing full day labor are exempt regardless of age or finances, provided they inform the assessor of their infirmities to receive benefits.
QO M Garrett and Grace went to Muncie last Saturday. Seth Simonton is putting down a drove well. Wm Spaulding looked after his farm last Thursday. George Harris called on A Jackson last Sunday. R D Sterling visited James Lockett Lewis and Tom Blount were at the county seat last Friday. Vinel Baker visited in this neighborhood last Sunday. Mrs Jasper Morrical was at Hartford City last Friday. Van Garringer returned from Jay county last Saturday. Harmon Rains and wife visited her parents Frank Havens and wife at Pleasantdale last Thursday. Glen Fankhouser of Muncie a representative of the Muncie Banking was here this morning.
The M E conference at Anderson accepts W H Chopson gift extension and creates a trustees board to manage funds and locate the home. Officers named include C A Wade F G Browne J A Batty J K Cecil and others with 36 300 raised of 350 000 target. Trustees intend to buy Beard heirs farm and proceed to building once funds reach target.
The Blackford county bar appoints a committee led by L. B. Simmons Enos Cole and Elisha Pierce to investigate alleged unprofessional conduct by Squire Fargo and David Pours. They will review testimony from the court inquiry and report soon. This marks a rare bar investigation in the area. Hartford City News.
Notice from Ralph and Roy Henderson inviting farmers and families to visit their new shoe store in the Cloud building on East High street. They advertise Hamilton Brown shoes from the Jaret shoe manufactory and a complete line for their inspection.
Ruth Charles Sark and son visited Ephrem Bower family Sunday. Henry Liest family visited Amos Sawyer. Rev McNary and others visited J S Lockwood family. Harter preached at Mentone last Sunday. Frank Baker family visited Bluffton. Mrs S Hurst and daughters business trip to Bluffton. Clara Ochsenrider closed Frog Pond school. Dinner and good time enjoyed. George Lockwood family visited Lita Romey. Chas Harris family visited near Stocum. John Oswalt family visited Joe Oswalt. Airline residents visited Petroleum last Sunday evening.
Itemized notice listing names including Messrs John Alspaw Joe Borders Elmer Blount A A Duvall Garrett Fitzwaters Will Munson Elmer Stoner Henry Russel Kirt Shaws Joseph Zook and ladies Mesdames Lillian Baker Mary Edwards Mary Jones E A Murphy J W Odel Emmie Roberts Miss Belle Wear and Viola Gets. Public sale or posting of notices as recorded.
Miss Glladys Spease visited her brother John Spease and wife in Fort Wayne last week. Mrs Hulda Minnear of near Mollie spent weekend with her son John Minnear and family. Mrs Harrison Bryan called on Mrs AL Beebs. Mrs Late Odel and children of Petroleum visit Sam Emory family. Albert Beeks family and Florence Vance visited Mrs John Minnear. Mrs David Spease went to Muncie on business. John Minnear doing ditching for Tra Spauldine. Mrs Sam Emory and Mrs Late Gdel visited Mrs Sam Cook at Montpelier. Aim Listenfell fought a horse. J C Place visited Bluffton guest Charles Montgomery.
Sunday gatherings include Mr and Mrs Spookiites Antrim Berks and Rev Leigh and Miss Abna Beeks with Flove Beeks in attendance. Sylvanus Garrett traveled to Fortartford City on Monday for a business trip. James Dearduff and family visited daughter Mrs John Adams on Sunday. Ira Spaulding visited his son William Monday. Ed Knox and family stayed with his parents near Shidler Saturday night and Sunday. Joseph Pierce and family were guest of Emeline Rinard on Sunday. Oscar Carpenter visited his parents Richard Carpenter and family on Sunday. Miss tma Beeks visited Monday with her sister. Rev Leigh hosted Friday evening at William Spaulding’s home.
Wayne paper mill begins buggy tops and shaft coverings in Hartford City in the Cooley block on South High Street. About ten women employed under the direction of C. E. Eales of Cincinnati.
Jenn Adams and family spent Thursday evening with his uncle. Leone Pittenger visited her aunt Mrs J Schwartzkopf last week. Simon Kuttler and wife visited Jake Miller and Jake Kuttler is able to be up. Lewis Schwartzkopf and family visited with her parent last Sunday. Rexford Smith and wife with Bertha Susie Sills and Bert Sills spent Sunday with W H Sills and wife. Virgil Shannon works for J Kuttler. J Schwartzkopf and family visited relatives last Sunday. Mrs Mary Hiser called on Mrs 3 Kuttler last Friday. M H Sills and wife spent Friday evening with J Schwartzkupr.
Prohi supporters in Nottingham township met at New Salem church on April 3 and elected officers: Chairman Eli Bierie, assistant chair Jacob Warner, and secretary treasurer William H. Carnes. Precinct chairs named No 1 Fred French No 2 George Brooks No 4 Oliver Schooley. Township ticket includes Carnes for trustee French for assessor Brookhart for justice Schooley for justice.
The common council considers borrowing from another fund to pay street cleaners who hold city orders due to exhausted street funds. Several streets have seen improvements in the past nine months as officials seek a solution to the funding gap.
Local ad lists bulk discounts on fabrics and clothing items, including cloth per yard, sunbonnets, union suits, corset covers, shirts, and knit tops. Pantry goods follow with macaroni, soups, tobacco, seeds, coal, and household supplies priced from a few cents to under a dollar.
J Wood Wilson vice president of Marion National Bank was appointed by the U S government as disbursing officer for federal building funds. The appropriation totals $100000 with $25000 set for this summer’s construction needs in the city.
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