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Newspaper

Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

2

Montpelier School Financial Report Highlights 1908

The year ending July 31 shows total school enrolment 743 with 357 males and 386 females. High school enrollment 114 with 52 males and 62 females. 17 graduates. Teachers numbered 16.4 males and 12 females. salaries paid 9268.70 averaging 33.22 per day. City school property valued at 40000 with 3000 debt on Huntington Street Building due 1909 1910 191?. Financials show total 14593.03 expenditures 9168.70 balance 5424.33. Special School Fund 4951.68 Library Fund 392.12 69 library volumes added total 260.

Herald Huntington Street Montpelier

Former Montpelier School Superintendent Ayres Profile

Professor Ayres born 1865 in Hartford City Indiana. He taught and led multiple Indiana districts before joining Taylor University in 1900 earning B S A M and Ph D by 1902. He served as dean at Taylor 1902 and acting president 1903 and 1908 and later led Central Holiness University.

Professor Ayres Hartford City Ind DePauw University Greencastle Red Key Montpeler Warren Indiana Taylor University Prohibition Party of State Board of Education of Central Holiness University Christian Witness and Advocte

Remonstrance Filed Against Dillman Saloon License

Jackson Township voters rally against liquor traffic after Amon Gilbert announced plans for a Dillman saloon. Five remonstrances circulate with 259 signatures filed to block new licenses, Merriman and Dailey representing the remonstrators.

Jackson Township Dillman Amon Gilbert Gilbert Merriman & Dailey Bluffton Banner

Surprise Birthday Dinner at Barney Barva Home

A party of several ladies drove to the Barney Barva home east of Montpelier to honor Mrs. Barva on her birthday anniversary. They planned the surprise with Mrs. Joe Jellison and enjoyed a country dinner and visiting. Mrs. Barva received several presents. Neighbors and town visitors attended.

Barney Barva Montpelier Mrs. Barva

On the Rocks Again Circus Strands in Rockford Ohio

Charles Bartine and his Montpelier based circus are stranded in Rockford Ohio after starting from Connersville. Bartine’s family members return home and he plans to recover paraphernalia in Cincinnati. He will not tour again this year but aims for next season if conditions improve.

Charles Bartine Montpelier Connersville Rockford, O Mr. Bartine Mr. Kartine Cincinnati

She Likes Good Things Mrs Chas Smith Adopts Dr King Pills

A West Franklin man says his family uses Dr King’s New Life Pills as their laxative medicine because they work without fuss. The pills are sold at Pioneer drug store.

Chas. £. Smith West Franllin Dr. King Pioneer Drug

Bryan and Kern clubs organize across townships

Democratic County Central Committee invites residents to organize Bryan and Kern clubs. Meetings will be held in Licking Hartford City Montpelier Millgrove and Center School August 14 with doors opening at 7 30. Good speakers and music planned to energize supporters for the upcoming election.

Bryan and Kern Bryan Kern Licking Township Hartford City Court House Harrison Township City Hall Montpelier Jackson Township Schowhove Millgrove Washington Township Center School House Democratic County Central Committee L. F. Sprague P. L. W. Daugherty Sec V. Ay

Doan's Kidney Pills Credited by Montpelier Citizen

A Montpelier resident testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured long standing kidney trouble caused by heavy lifting. He describes severe pains and dizziness, says use led to complete relief and urges others to use the same remedy sold by Foster Milburn Co. at 5 cents.

Dean Montpelier Millard South Park Street Ind Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffallo New York United States

Streets Should Be Cleaned Sunday

City officials urge arrangements to clean the business district streets late Saturday night or early Sunday morning to improve sanitary conditions and the appearance of the thriving little city.

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Sore Feet and Wounds

Mrs. W. Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet burns cuts and abrasions. Described as the proper remedy also for piles. Available with guarantee at Pioneer drug store priced 25 cents.

Bucklen

New Bank Elects Officers at Petroleum Hall

A meeting in the 1. O. C. F. hall at Petroleum formed the new Petroleum Banking Company with twenty one stockholders and 19500 capital. Amos R. Williams was named president George Kirkwood vice president and Henry C. Schott cashier. A site and building plans will be pursued with a two member building committee.

Bluffton Centlemen Petroleum and Vicinity Amos R. Williams George Kirkwood Henry C. Schott Amuel Warner W. C. Johnson Buildine Charles Heuck New Bank Nottingham Township H.C. Arnold A.B. Cline W. A. Kunkel Samuel Hender James H. Fencannon R. S. Todd Bluffton A. R. Williams John E. Kirkwood F. C. Haecker H. €. Schott James P. Lockwood Henry Johns Samuel Warner Samuel Hurgess W C. Johnson W. J. Borrar Byron Wittmer Lewis A. Nutter Sanford H. Templin Levi Dulinsky

Notice of Administrator's Sale for John T. Hartzell Estate

Administrator Ne Ronis Non of John T. Hartzell's estate announces a public sale of parcels in Montpelier Blackford County Indiana by order of Blackford Circuit Court dated July 19 1908. Sale at 3 30 p m August 1908 at Farmers Deposit Bank rear office with two thirds of appraised value cash payment and court approval conditions. Guy R Brackin administrator and J A Hindman attorney listed.

Ronis Non John T. Hartzell Blackford Circuit Court Farmers Deposit Bank Montpelier Indiana Blackford County Towit

International Business College Ad Promises Career Training

Many Blackford County youths pursue the training at the International Business College of Fort Wayne Indiana. Twenty years of continued success places it among the top business schools in the United States. Fort Wayne offers abundant opportunities for graduates with a first class business education. Write for the large handsome catalogue. w 4215

Blackford County International Business College of Fort Wayne Ind United States

Why James Lee Got Well

Mrs Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville Ohio writes that her husband James Lee recovered from severe lung disease, previously thought to be consumption, after using Dr King s New Discovery. She praises its throat and lung healing effects and notes a guarantee and trial bottle offer at Pioneer Drug Store.

Zanesville Mary Lee James Lee Dr. King Pioneer Drug Store

Bluffton Pioneer Harmon Frees Dies of Heart Failure

Harmon Frees, 77, Bluffton, died Sunday morning from heart failure after a period of illness. Survived by two daughters Mrs. J. Z. Brickley and Mrs. Julia Duglay. A early Bluffton merchant, he was widely known in the county. Funeral Tuesday with burial in Fairview.

Harmon Frees Bluffton J. Z. Brickley Julia Duglay Frees Fairview

Electric Bitters Praised by Mrs Davison for Digestive Relief

Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California endorses Electric Bitters as a strong general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She says a bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy she knows of and notes Pioneer druggist guarantees its sale.

M. M. Davison Giffard Ave San Jose Cal Pioneer Dru

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