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Newspaper

Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1909

Page

5

Big Combination Sale Of Groceries And China 18 On

A local store advertises a large surplus stock sale to slash advertising costs. It lists early June peas 72¢ a can with no limit, a 100 piece German china set for 6.39, fancy table peaches 17¢ a can, white semi porcelain ware 69¢, matches 3¢ a box, water tumblers 20¢ per dozen, whole grain sap rice 5¢ per lb, wash bowl and pitcher 39¢ each or 75¢ for both, distilled vinegar 20¢ per gallon, and china cut glass ware severely discounted 10–50 percent, inviting customers to watch for more details.

Local Market Prices and Regional Notices

Mixed grains and staples listed with per hundred weight and per pound prices including oats mixed rye corn timothy clover and various animal products. Local residents from Muncie Logansport and Keystone appear in brief notices along with band concert reminder and Zemo advertising for eczema relief.

Local notes and social items from Montpelier area

Henry Sills travels to New Castle to visit daughter Mrs S Burden. Mrs H C Arnold of Bluffton visits with three grandchildren. Eyes price index rises from twenty to twenty two cents. Mrs Fred Zeigher returns from Indianapolis after three weeks hospital stay. Mrs Ross Anderson and Miss Mildred Edgar travel to Canton for fall opening of J G Steeley wholesale millinery. Edgar may take a position away from home. Elmer Slenta, licensed liquor seller, installs bar fixtures and may open tonight or tomorrow. Twenty Sleppy to occupy Lobby room, opening next Saturday. Foley products promoted for bronchitis asthma and indigestion with claims of relief. Funeral for Mrs Frank Wilson held at Pleasadelphia church. Mrs Wilken’s long cancer illness noted. John Shull purchases residence on Warren Ave and moves belongings from storage. veteran to live in Montpelier this winter. Royal Neighbors social. Garnet Speece wins guessing contest. Mrs Frank Logan receives boody prize. Next week’s hostess promises must attend. Funeral of Miss Lula Phillips held at Pleasantdale church with Rev T E Kinnanan officiating.

Committee On Entertainment Garnet Speece Frank Logan

Lee Howard recounts southern fish tales from Florida

Former Montpelier resident Lee Howard now in Clearwater Florida writes the Herald with a fish tale comparing northern and southern sport. He and companions fished two days, enduring sharks and heat, catching trout and mackerel and a large shark, while Jeng, Sartorius and others faced near disaster at sea. The letter notes hot weather in Florida and compares it to harsher northern seasons, inviting readers to share fishing stories.

Lee Howard Montpelier Clearwater, Fla the Herald Dsl Ruis Sartorius Rere Sinclair

Eva Shideler Worse, Family Plans Homecoming

A telegram to relatives from L. C. Johnson in Oklahoma City reports Eva Shideler remains in poor condition after illness. Johnson was summoned Monday evening, and the family intends to bring her home when she is strong enough to travel.

L. C. Johnson Oklahoma City Eva Shideler

How to Cure Skin Diseases Promises Quick External Remedy

An advertisement touts Zeno as a external cure for skin and scalp diseases including dermatitis and pimples. It claims a positive cure and features photos of cures at the Pharmacy Drug Store with testimonials from visitors to the city showing a sale display. Becklen's Arnica Salve is also advertised as a universal healer for boils ulcers and fever sores priced 25 cents at Ponge Maddox.

Zeno Pharmacy Drug Store Becklen Earth Ponge & Maddox

Andrews Seek Specialist in Chicago for Mrs Andrews

Mr and Mrs FE L Andrews travel to Chicago for consultation on Mrs Andrews illness. The local Pharmacy announces securing agency for Zemo a remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff blackheads piles and all skin diseases with immediate relief and keratolytic action. See displays and photos of cures at the Pharmacy.

FE. L. Andrews Chicago Andrews Zemo

Huntington preacher visits aid family and friends

Rev Clapp spends Sunday with Peon Marking aid family and Charles Runkers on the stedl list. A. S. Simonton and family attend church at Montpelier. Goodboo is discussed as a tough place yet local God fearing neighbors are praised. Tom Markins threshing incident noted.

Rev. Clapp of Huntington Charles Runkers Stedl William Harvey Sam Gettys Furkel Ditch U. S Tom Markins Fred Wilson

Kidney Remedy Ads and Picnic Plans Highlight Local Notices

An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it strengthens kidneys and relieves fatigue, backache, rheumatism, and urinary issues. The piece also mentions Roy Henderson's Sunday school class planning a picnic at Eaton Park tomorrow, with 12:47 p m departure and a gathering at 6:30 pm, inviting the Andrew and Philip boys. Mrs Bowen of Wayne praises the remedy after recovery.

Foley Pioneer Drug Store Roy Henderson The Baptist Church Eaton Park Andrew and Philip Bowen Wayne, W. W Pioneer Drug Storege

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