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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
4
Local office at Shull and Leonard Brock on West High Street lists management and address details for the publishing firm Merald. The entry notes H and L Troutman as managers with Brock connected to West High Street.
Four affidavits were filed against Tom Gilland by neighbor Homer Elliot. The actions appear to concern alleged disputes and are now part of local records.
Tom Gilliland, a teamster west of the shovel works, was arrested by Marshal Heynolds and brought before Squire Sills on four affidavits by Homer Elliot accusing assault on Mrs. Cora May Adams, assault and battery on Mrs. Tom Gilli and Homer Elliot, and malicious trespass. Gilliland pleaded not guilty and a hearing was set for this afternoon. The dispute arose Saturday evening reportedly after he found his wife at home in an apparent regular scene. Gilliland’s account differs from Elliot’s claim of breaking down a door at the Elliot home.
Josue confronts Elliot household after visiting date night. Rooms show spouses and relatives in a “mushy play” and a honey dove stunt. Four affidavits filed as Gilliand, Adams, and Holmes family members clash over separations, arrest history, and prior prison term.
A historical ad claims malaria germs breed in Potomac marshes and cause chills fever and jaundice. It promotes Electric Bitters as the best all round tonic and cure for malaria with a user testimonial and a 50 cent price, guaranteed by Pioneer Drug Store.
Guy Koons brother of James Koons and Mrs J F Gorrell has left L E W A R at Mays Ind to join I A T Co as agent in Ossian. He and his wife plan to return to their hometown.
George Williams glass worker killed when Pan Handle passenger train struck him along the railroad near Hartford City. He recently moved there for radio raid construction work and sat on the tracks after an alleged drinking morning. An inquest was held by Coroner Dr. W E Thornton. verdict not available for publication. Williams leaves a wife and three children in Gas City. he belonged to the bottle blowers union.
All persons are recommended to take Foley's Kidney Remedy for back ache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities which if neglected may develop into serious illness. It will restore health and strength. Pioneer Drug Store.
Reading fragments show a boastful claim about investing with Hendersons and ox fords offering higher interest than banks. The garbled text references individuals named Jess and an unidentified person, with incomplete context and unclear date or location.
Farmers report labor shortages as women and even mothers join husbands in harvest tasks. Wives and daughters assist with corn shocks, harvesting, and driving equipment, reflecting a shift in rural work patterns and family roles during harvest season.
Montpelier area residents share visits and gatherings through the week. Mrs Williams and children host guests. families such as Spaulding Rinard and Hart attend events. several neighbors travel to Hartford City and Muncie for social calls and church activities. Local sports include the Rattliff Blues beating the Roll team 12 10 at the diamond.
County commissioners accepted bids from twenty one bidders on the Jay and Blackford County Line Road project. Wheat, Silk and Apple of Jay County won the six mile gravel road contract at 29439 dollars after bids ranged from 44868 to 29939.
A late press note reports the marriage of Miss Elsie Bourne and Len Boyd at 2 30 PM in the clerk's office Hartford City officiated by Rev Lewis Reeves. The couple traveled with friends by automobile and further details were not available.
Idleness leads to health issues and Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised as banishing liver problems and boosting health. The Pioneer Drug Store carries them for 25c. Mrs F Wides visits Alexandria family. Orville Shiner improves after violent spasms. Joe Davis and family on West High St host visit.
W W Warfield, funeral director, with assistant Lacy Embalmer, successor to L L Howard. Office phone 341, residence 136 a A.
A. S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports lasting three months of summer cold symptoms that interfered with business. After ineffective medicines he tried Foley's Honey and Tar which quickly cured him, with his wife later using Foley's Honey and Tar with success.
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