Furniss Pater Nity Case Involves Twinned Settlement Rumors
Effie Furniss, Montpelier woman who bore twins at the county poor farm, is linked to reports that John Morris the alleged father settled out of court for around 15 dollars. While details are unclear, locals recall a prior paper offer and a possible hogs swap proposal that Morris reportedly refused.
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Effie Furniss
Montpelier
Count Poor Farm
John Morris
Herald
John
Furniss
Morris
Wells Cy
Ilinois
Montpelier Spectators Attend Van Buren Races Showdown
Montpelier residents traveled to Van Buren for a racing program headlined by a five hundred dollar side bet between Dick O Donell owned by G W Millikan and Burl Wilks owned by James Sullivan. O Donell led the opposition but Wilks won all three heats as O Donell grimaced with a lame leg. The event featured strong times and notable purses, with O Donell once valued at eight thousand dollars.
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Montpelier
van Buren
Dick O'Donell
G. W. Millikan
Burl Wilks
James Sullivan
William Millikan
James Hoskins
Dick O’donell
Howev
Major K
Frank Clark
Jack Winnings
Clyde Strait Home Delegates Elks Trip Report
Clyde Strait of Montpelier reported from the National Convention of the Elks in Los Angeles. He said the gathering was the largest in order history and noted extensive activity and travel by members, including trips via the Northern Pacific route.
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Los Angeles
Clyde Strait
Montpelier
Elks Lodge
Blackford County
Covention of the Elks
Cal
Sie
Wis
Dog Rabies Warning Spurs Owner Obligations
The article warns of hydrophobia spreading among dogs this season and urges owners to have their pets inoculated and restrained. It notes cities may require vaccination, while Montpelier lacks such ordinance, leaving residents to act to protect others.
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Montpetion
Russell Garrett Swears Out Search Warrant
Russell Garrett swore out a search warrant against Richard Starr claiming evidence of seven stolen steel traps and a hound pup. Police searched the Starr home but found only the dog, which Starr said had strayed to his property and that he was keeping it until the owner claimed it.
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Russell Garrett
Richard Starr
Starr
Dragon
Band concert on the square Wednesday evening
A home made sher bet or ice cream with cake will be served before the band concert on the square near High and Main Streets. Citizens are invited to attend the Wednesday evening event and enjoy refreshments and music.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad Featured by A.M. Smith
A.M. Smith of Montpelier Indiana testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after years of attacks. He purchased at Pioneer Drug Store and reports full relief after two boxes with no recurrence. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as US sole agents. price 50 cents.
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AL Smith
Monroe St
Montpelier
Ind
Dean
Pioneer Drug Store
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
Tage
Du Pont Powder Co. plans questioned for Hartford City remodel
A rumor of remodeling Hartford City for a large dynamite and lyddite factory is deemed unlikely by KR S Meeker of Indianapolis. Government law limits nitro glycerine content and favors coastal mills, making inland expansion impractical despite a near-new Hartford City plant.
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du Pont Powder Co
Hartford City
KR. S. Meeker
Indianapolis
Ais
Panama Canal
du Pont
Doctors Sellers and Dando Form Medical Partnership
Dr. Charles A. Sellers forms a partnership with Dr. Geo H. Dando of Orland Indiana. The group will operate as a combined practice at Detroit and Montpelier areas, with Dr. Dando handling surgical and radiology duties while expanding patient services.
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Dando
Orland, Ind
Montpelier
Chas. A. Sellers
Geo H. Dando
Orland Indiana
Sellers
Finamtiv
Dp Sels
Thor Catitees
Cd Fey
Coroner reports three inquests filed
Coroner records show three inquests into recent deaths. One case notes Samuel B. Lancaster, 24, died July 22 near Millgrove by lightning. possessions valued at 96.52 dollars and a gold watch are held by Dr. Thornton awaiting estate settlement. J W Baxter named administrator. Other notes mention Mrs svi ag ined ud and several Montpelier area deaths. Clarence Scott and wife return from Vinccennes. Miss Margaret Miller and Mrs Joshua Winget plan to resume nursing in Montpelier. Winget to keep house for J A G Miller.
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Svi Ag
Ruby Abe
Montpelier
Ameke
Walp
Ady
Samuel B. Lancaster
Panhandle
Millgrove
Margaret Miller
Wapakoneta, O
Joshua Winget
Winget
J. A. G. Miller
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