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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
5
Rural and city readers hear about a range of local happenings from education at Huntington Business University to a busy sale at Hendersons Shoe Store offering $5 Florsheim oxfords for 3.84. Social visits, church plans, and health ads mingle with excursion plans to Niagara Falls and medical remedies voiced by Pioneer Drug Store.
Henry Sleppy William Burns and Elmer Stentz of Montpelier win licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in the second ward. The case, ongoing since Monday, may be appealed to the circuit court with Attorney Kinnan representing anti-Saloon interests. Local sentiment favors the licenses if the ward remains wet with two saloons there and another in the first ward. Licenses likely to open to the public early next week. Stentz rents rooms on Main Street and West Huntington Street formerly used by saloons. Sleppy occupies West High Street venue once known as The Lobby.
Clint Deam, recently in the county jail, visits Montpelier and describes jail meals as inadequate. He explains he was jailed after striking Jess Wilson, was arrested in Bluffton, and sent to jail for eighteen days when unable to pay a fine.
The Star Theatre, owned by L. E. Harding, reopened last evening after repairs. The new setup provides more floor space and is expected to boost popularity beyond past levels.
The Sireemens band performs a reg war week concert this evening on Tight and Mit a streets corner. Attendees are urged to join as the town's concert at the corner offers rare performance by Chey.
Rev. Clapp of Huntington will deliver his farewell sermon at Carmel next Sunday evening. Mrs. Jasper Morrical visited Mrs. Figgley Wednesday afternoon. Miss Inez Morrical spent Monday with Mrs. Thomas Blount. Mrs. Alba Evers and daughter Claudine spent Sunday with her father O. M. Garrett and family. Miss Thressa Figgley called on Miss Blarch Morrical Wednesday evening. Misses Flossie Bedwell and Grace Garrett visited Mrs. Thomas Blount Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Jacob Butcher and daughter Ella visited with Mrs. Chas Bedwell on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Chas Perfecto and their child Miles Perfect and family have returned home today after several weeks visiting relatives. They were entertained by Master Goo Worster, who has been visiting Gauents. Mr Worster, his wife, and other relatives were on hand for the occasion.
Fred Schwartzkopf worked for Otto Hiser last week. Fred Walker and family spent Sunday with MJice Kuttler and family. Mrs W H Sills called on Mrs Geo Bratinger and family. Garret and Jake Schwartzkopf delivered hogs to Hartford City shippers on Monday. Mr and Mrs H Schwirer of Hartford City and relatives visited Simon Kuttler and family last Friday. Jake Miller and grandson Johny called on Mrs Henry Martin Monday. Mrs W H Sills called on Mrs Y Schwartzkopf Monday afternoon.
A garbled ad mentions a pain relief remedy by heating with an iron, claiming to heal fever sores and piles. It advertises a product named Beekben with a price of 25 cents at a Bonge and Mathdex location.
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