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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
3
A brief, fragmentary editorial note from Montpelier Indiana mentioning the Herald Block office and a comment on opium, foreign policy, and American presidents. It references Taft Roosevelt Yale Harvard Brownsville and suggests skepticism about enduring names in history.
The article notes New York spends about two million dollars yearly on grand opera and more on ragtime and fool songs and plays. It also states Paul Morton, no longer in railroading, would welcome government control of the railroads.
A humorous critique of spring millinery, noting women’s old hats remain serviceable while fashion shifts to oversized grotesque designs. The piece ponders why new hats appear monstrous and wind-prone, suggesting milliners faced a dilemma after years of making hats more beautiful.
The Democratic voters of Indiana's 11th district meet in Logansport on May 7 to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates are allocated by votes, with Blackford, Cass, Grant, Huntington, Miami and Wabash counties sending delegates and alternates. The convention opens at 7 a.m. for temporary organization, by order of the Congressional Committee.
A series of editoral notices announce candidacies for local county and circuit court clerk positions. Robert Guseman of Licking township seeks county clerk placement, subject to the Democratic county convention. Clyde Strait declares intent to run for county clerk, pending nominating convention decisions. A Harrison township candidate enters the race for Circuit Court clerk, contingent on the convention outcome.
If Indiana Natural Gas Company follows by other firms, the Delaware Madison and Grant Counties field may be re drilled. Leasers say gas manufacture underground continues and new wells show strong pressure, suggesting possible renewed gas abundance in the area, though skepticism remains.
City Health Officer C B Mulvey will study a new state board of health instruction book and regularly inspect local food establishments and dairies for sanitary operation. Monthly reports on work will go to the common council the mayor the county commissioners and the county health officer. E G Palmer of Findlay Ohio arrived to handle Ohio Oil Co business and is a former local staffer.
Last Saturday at 7 PM Rev Z E Irvin joined Miss Margaret Spears daughter of Mr and Mrs David Spears to Mr Carl Wright of Eaton in marriage. The couple will set up house in Eaton Indiana, with Edith and Harry Spears and Cleo Burden as attendants.
Muncie dispatch reports Delaware circuit Judge Leffler ruled the three mile road law constitutional. Hundreds of Indiana farmers show interest with Wells County listing seventy seven petitions and about thirty roads contracted though construction halts to sell bonds. Judge Sturgis weighs seven Harrison township roads as appeals await decision and it remains unclear if the same constitutional questions will arise.
Bluffton Hartford City and Montpelier High meet on Saturday May 9 at Montpelier Fair and Driving Park. Events start 9:00 am and finish by noon. Afternoon baseball features Bluffton and Hartford City at 2:00 and Montpelier versus Portland at 3:30. Bluffton plans special car transport. Hartford City hopes for strong student turnout.
A city schoolroom exchange ends with a playful definition. Miss C asks for the meaning of shrink. Toots S replies with a humorous definition about under drawers sent to the washwoman and returned too short to reach shoe tops.
Advertised list dated April 19 1908 includes Messrs Charles Bowman Walter Baldwin Andrew Eisenhauer Wm Harris Keanho C D Kennedy C S Opell R Shadle and Mesdames Ollie Brinneman M P Marson Fannie McIntire Allis Perosier G W Maxwell Oil and Gas Co T C Palmer P M.
Lord Palmerston inspects Sir John Watson Gordon's painting Summer In the Lowlands and questions the length of the grass in the field while noting the abundance of sheep. The exchange captures a witty moment between the statesman and the artist.
A fragment from a newspaper page features a joking note about coal by a new jokesmith. The editor’s assistant queries the piece's standard size, prompting an internal discussion on format and use.
Central Ratliff and Waugh schools ended their term with Miss Clara Farr leaving for a Hartford City posting. A large community dinner followed the ceremony while many prizes honored daily attendance and local families hosted visitors and relatives over the weekend.
Gandies Our Pure Food Candies are always fresh and on the move. We ship directly from the factories to keep products from becoming stale.
Misses Caroline Braitinger Ruby Porter and Eva Shields with Bazil Corn Sanford Scott and Joe Hayes traveled to Warren for a skating party. Mrs H G Wilson hosted the Tuesday Bridge club at her Huntington Street home yesterday afternoon for a pleasant session followed by luncheon. Substituting Mrs Brant Shields, guests included Mesdames W G Gray D A Bryson and Beulah Timblin.
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