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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
5
Local items note visits and family updates from Hartford City to Montpelier and Bluffton. mentions Mrs Alfred Spalding, Miss Anna Patterson, Miss Myrtie Rinard, Earl Haskett, Miss Dorothy Bowser, and Miss Ruey Freeman. Also lists sales pitches from Mammoth Racket and promotions for eggs and poultry products.
A fragment from the Weekly describes knap clocks and lamp clocks in the seventeenth century. It details a lamp burner at a glass oil receptacle with a vertical stand showing hours from four to nine and a separate device with two clockworks and a dial.
Fragmentary notes discuss water purity, adulteration with additives, and the chemical processes in creating beverages. Mentions methods of distillation, solution treatment, and aging, with reference to different foods and methods across time. Continues with undefined lines reflecting broader water science concepts.
A fragment from Modern Medicine discusses Scotia and Caledonia as ancient regions inhabited by Caledonians and Gaels. It notes the native names Caels Gaels and the etymology of cael gael, mentions Romans, emperors, and a voice-control officer in Nero's era, with a focus on early linguistic and cultural origins.
Describes the Bloomington to St Louis sleeping car arrangements with double berths, private rooms, and electric amenities. Notes 12 inch space between beds, upper berths, and two decks per car. Mentions electric lighting, drinking water, dressing rooms, and smoking lounge aboard cars on alternating Bloomington and St Louis runs.
Jackson Center area residents attended a party Friday evening held in honor of Miss Abe Willems a few miles north of town. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gooding and others from nearby Warrenville and Sunoev. An impression of the event suggests it connected with a local gathering and social visits, with several attendees returning home by Sunday.
The passage argues that bananas are widely eaten in many forms and situations, from raw to cooked and in war times, and that banana culture offers a safe and profitable use of time and money. It notes bananas’ versatility for bread, desserts, beverages, substitutes, and byproducts like brandy and sugar.
Last evening a court of inquiry before Squire Nelson determined the fault in a morning fight between Thomas Muzetta and Richard Starr in front of Suggying Fisher. The finding says Muzetta instigated the trouble. Starr did not want to fight and will not be charged.
Mrs Housekeep instructs Bridget to flip a Welcome door mat as Mrs Gad dis crossing the street nears. The scene unfolds in a Philadelphia Ledger item reflecting domestic humor.
Parties from Montpelier who knew Tena De Josie visited the Wells County jail yesterday to see the murderess jailed for a Sunday night killing and say the claim that she and Tera are the same person is a mistake.
A brief cartoon-like exchange shows a mother reacting to a child’s medicine timing. Tommy notes no difference from taking all at once while the mother exclaims in horror that timing matters, reflecting concerns over prudence and safety.
The Catholic Sunday school picnic is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon in Spaulding woods west of Montpelier. Children from the west side meet at Miss Jeanie Tallow's home and ride with a waiting rig to the grounds, weather permitting. possible postponement if it rains.
The Mortprelice and Blatsoo Tennis clubs hosted a series of matches at Riverside Park Gavor Day. Results include Bradstreet defeating Strobe in the first set 6-4, while Strobe won the second 7-6 and Millikan beating Waugh 2-0 in sets. The event aims to organize further games next Tuesday between Slufften Nunci Mostpeizr and other teams.
The article lists numerous local families and guests including the Schwartzkopfs, the Adans family, Mrs. Simon Raitler, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Twibell, Rev. Mrs. W. Abler, Mrs. Braitinger, and Miss Cale. It mentions entertainment at L'lsaatdale and visits by Chris Schwartzgop and family, Corst Messner, and Mr. Woliam with varied Sunday gatherings and Monday visits.
Several relatives and friends attended a visiting gathering in Sonding and James Cand called Hartford City bergers Saturday. A Sunday visit included Aaron Rogers and family with numerous locals listed. An ice cream social at Edo bord farm next Saturday evening aug grd supports the U bh church. Rev Linville preaches his last sermon for the conference year next Sunday at the CU OL church.
Universalists in the city plan a vigil gathering at Rustic Park on Sunday August 1 1907 with Rev S T Giurtbrie addressing in morning and afternoon. Universalists from Bluffton and Hartford City will attend and organizers expect over five hundred people on the grounds. Bills announcing the event to be issued soon.
Weekend letters describe Wayne visiting Jed Nobles and families, Misses Pearl and Elsie Brown hosting Sunday cay Sur cay class, Chelia Garrett and Misa nda Burson at a Union Chapel cover event, plus neighbors calling on Carry Raiff and family. Various locals hosted, attended funerals, church events, and casual gatherings through Sunday with mentions of families from Hartford City near Modesto and reeve.
Slater Sirs. pougiice Riparea ave daughter Maygue Mra Ella Stove and chuuren spent Tuesday with the latter parcels chard spenter and wife. Mrs Itriga Beeka and slaughter Alma ca ced on her daughter Aire. Friday night whic the family Was awayl and stole thirty dollars. Slaneco Wtacs and Depha Gar rett helped Sylvacus Garrest bas bis Dees to Hartora City Saturday ira the Theory Stone and family were guests of Mrs. Wo Sparking beverage. Mpauluita actiowor ey 2 the costs of his son Win. Sowwieinyg sat koa. wee Schwarzseopf snc family pert Sunday with Joni Adams and wife. Jame Bicker and family. Charles Garren and family calied on Sy var- 3 Garrett acd family cirs. Sicpard hag as her guests Friday Messarah Thonigs Mrs Henry Starbuck Sire. Sde iced and is a Jessie Carmicheal of 31: wete. Miss Olive Wrintht spect Sunday with Miss Anna Bebos. Miss Girtie Burosworth was the weest of Miss Ora Garrett Sunday. Joseph Pierce and wife and daughter Edna and Mrs Harriet Bales took cropner with Emeline Ricard Suc way. Mrs Lem Wikics had as far guests Monday her mother Mrs Steed and daughter-in-law Mrs Elmer Steed of Hartford City. Mrs Wom Spaulding and son Roy called on Mrs Albert Leeds Sunday afternoon Earl Stone has been octhesic list.
Miss Alice Rogers visited Edna Garrison for Sunday dinner. Chas Bedwell and wife visited Lewis Blount and family. Ethel Rogers called on Hester Dearduff midweek. Grace Blount visits in Keotiaoc. Grace Garrett dined with Manda Jedwell Ludsy. Anna Carter spent Sunday with Clara Rogers. Margaret Shannon visited her son Arthur Shenson. Blanche Morrical and Grace Hloud called on Eather Dearduff. Dan Lavangh and Theo Blount families spent Sunday at Marion Soldiers home.
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