Montpelier Drayman Taken to Hartford Jail
James Millikan a Montpelier dray man was arrested Monday by Marshal Reynolds and brought before Squire Sills where he pled guilty to two charges. He faces 26 days in county jail after failing to pay a 25.80 dollar fine. The case followed an alcohol incident and public indecency accusations linked to disputes with local business rivals and the mayor.
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James Millikan
Montpelier
Hartford City
Marshal Reynolds
George Templin Dies After Long Illness in Blackford County
George Templin, lifelong Blackford County resident, died Sunday morning at his East Washington Street home after a two year diabetes battle. He lay bedridden since Friday and funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at his home with Rev. J E Williams, burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Odd Fellows to attend in a body.
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George Templin
Blackford County
East Washington Street
Mr.Templin
J. E. Williams
Methodist Church
Oddfellows Cemetery
Oddfellows
Hartford City News
Starting South for the Winter
Nancy Vincent begins an early journey south to spend the winter, described as a frosty scene with locals noting her departure from Montpedier. The piece sketches village reactions and hints at social routines as residents observe the traveler heading toward warmer locales.
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Nancy Vincent
Ler
Dorresbee
Newsboys Camp Report Highlights Leaders and Events
Fragmentary text mentions THON, local figures Portis and Maddox, and names like Geeta arnt and Os wade. It references a camp for newsboys with postevent notes, a podium or dais, and a focus on leadership and organization during the prior week.
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Posie
Cabie
Cabo Cat
Ena
Roy Steith
Robert Maddox
Mrs Perry Surprised By Family At Her Birthday
Mrs Annie E Perry returned from church Sunday to find her country home decorated for her birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs ACW Perry and niece Athalene Kain, R T Perry and family, Mr and Mrs Bert Huddleston and daughter Mildred, Mr and Mrs Harley Murray and Joe Perry.
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Annie E. Perry
Acw. Perry
Athalene Kain
R. T. Perry
Bert Huddleston
Ifilds
Harley Murray
Joe Perry
Church Appeals verdict over church window sale
Attorney L B Simmons from Hartford City filed in Indianapolis appellate court the appeal of the First Baptist Church of Montpelier against the Blackford Circuit Court decision. The National Art Glass Co obtained a verdict for the price of the oriel window, which church members say did not meet specifications.
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L. B. Simmons
Hartford City
Indianapolis
First Baptist Church of
May file suit against Humphrey for damages
Perry Alexander of Redkey, paralyzed from injuries suffered when Dick Humphrey’s car struck him this spring, visited Bluffton today with his brother Marcellus to confer with lawyers about suing Humphrey for damages. He has not recovered and remains dependent on care.
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Perry Alexander
Redkey
Marcellus Alexander
Humphrey
Bluffton Banner
Ossian hosts 160th reunion for Seuth Regiment veterans
Ossian prepares for the 160th reunion of Seuth Regiment infantry veterans from the Spanish American War. Col Gander will attend and speak at the day’s address. Wednesday will feature the main business session electing officers and planning next year’s site. Bluffton and Huntington vie in a ball game, with Montpelier residents joining the event.
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Seuth Regiment
Ossian
Col Gander
Bluffton
Huntington
Congressman's Welcome Home After Lengthy Duties
Congressman George W Raven and secretary Carlton Bfonston arrived in Marion yesterday amid friendly greetings. The pair, noted for bearing heavy responsibilities, planned visits to Warren and Marion to extend thanks and meet local supporters. They step into a scene of warm reunions as they resume routine engagements following a busy session in the House of Representatives.
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George W Raven
Carlton Bfonston
Marion
Taey
Nelson Wvdrich
Warrem
Raueh
Fhauston
Orchid Gang
Alwass
Iit
Rael
Sunda
Warren
Houston
House of Representatives
Mariott
Minor heir nochance at Muncie harness meeting
Dan Patch and several entries headline a day of trotting at Muncie track. Mr Savage enters Ban Patel for the first time since purchasing the stable years ago. The Wednesday program features several classy speed events on a top half mile course, expected to draw sport admirers.
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Tate
Thin
Mr Savage
Ban Patel
Muncie
Health and Vitality Morrs Narving Pies Advertisement
Morr's Narving Pies marketed as an iron tonic for men and women promising strength and vitality. Sold by Williams Manufacturing Co in Cleveland and by Walter Bonge and Pioneer drug stores, with pricing of one dollar per box or five dollars for six boxes.
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Williams’ Manufacturing Co
Cleveland
Pharmacy
Walter Bonge
Pioneer Drug Stores
Robert Morris Seeks Public Apology Over Daughter Story
Robert Morris, a West Town resident, called the Herald to voice offense at the paper’s recent piece about his daughter Nellie. He asserted she has not been well for some time and says the article wronged her and her family. The Herald states an apology is due and offers to publish one.
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Robert Morris
Herald
Nellie
Morris
Montpelier Notes Health Births and Local Moves
Herman Goodin recovers from illness and plans to rejoin Winona preparatory school within a week. A baby boy is born to Mr and Mrs M C Pugh east of Montpelier. Local residents helped at Josiah Twibell home during Mrs Twibell’s absence. McFarren Wells improves after a serious condition in recent days. Levi Huffman and wife depart for North Dakota and Seattle to attend land interests and the fair. Mrs ed Ro Hardiman to stay with Taffman family during absence. Phillip Fox and wife of North Vernon welcomed a son. Mrs Fox is Mrs Jones’s sister. Harry Snyder travels to Indianapolis to work Fleetwood, then Grand Rapids with Springfield owners. L B S Smith elected secretary of Battle Ground camp meeting near Lafayette. tabernacle repairs planned with cost over 3100. At 4:00 a clock the board met again and appointed a committee to supervise improvements. Hartford City News
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Levi Huffman
Montpelier
Mt. Zion
North Dakota
Huffman
Seattle
Wash
Ed. Ro Hardiman
Taffman
Hugh Jones
Phillip Fox
North Vernon
Fox
Jones
Application For License Fees For Montpelier Township
James F. Patrey applies to Blackford County Board of Commissioners for a license to operate a one room open to public view in Montpelier Indiana. The unnamed applicant claims continuous residence in the township for over ninety days and seeks the license in the first regular session at the Court House Hartford City. The property is a single story brick room twenty feet by fifty feet fronting Huntington Street between Main and Jefferson with a glass front and open interior view.
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Montpelier
Blackford County
Indiana
Bubaottant
Stupe Tor
Board of Commissioners
Court Lion
Hartford City
Peabo
Bea
Indiaia
Huntington Street
Main Street
Jefferson 9
Streen Op
James F. Patrey
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold Claim
Batesville Indiana resident A S Nusbaum reports lasting three months of summer cold symptoms that disrupted work. After ineffective medicines, Foley's Honey and Tar quickly cured him and his wife, with similar success.
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A. S. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
State to seek taxes from insurers after old fee ruling
Auditors in Indiana plan to bill over 200 insurers for arrears exceeding 44 000 dollars in insurance law taxes. The state argues former auditors kept 16 percent of payments though unauthorized. Supreme Court rulings barred recovery from the auditors, shifting liability to insurers for funds believed to belong to the state.
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Indianapolis
Insurance Department
Office of the Auditor of State
Istro Dsa5
Tronbee Orto
Supreme Court
Auditor of State
Americus C. Daily
J. Oscar Henderson
Datley
Diendersom
Child's Shocking Death in Grain Elevator
A girl was smothered to death in her father's grain elevator after being drawn into a grain bin containing about five hundred bushels of wheat. The accident occurred Saturday evening at College Corner where workers were loading wheat into a bin. Marian was caught as the wheat began to move, and the tragedy shocked the family and local workers.
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Davis
College
Ted
Marion
Touldiang
Marian
Eharte
Wien
First Degree Murder Indictment in Transit Killing
Grand jury convened in Special session to indict Dr Nelson B. Ross for the murder of Daniel Lin deyoa Mephi and Portland traction conductor. The tragedy occurred after a car incident over ten cents excess fare, with witnesses summoned from passengers and others aboard the vehicle. The state seeks a first degree murder indictment.
Rose Poly Junior Drowned In Wabash Current
Terre Haute Aug 10 Harry Drake twenty three a Rose Polytechnic junior drowned while swimming in the Wabash above the city. He sank stepping off a sandbar without warning and was swept away by the swift current. A year earlier Edward Cosand another classmate also drowned near the city. Peaceable Settlement in Sight in Chicago streetcar dispute conferences indicate a settlement without strike or arbitration is near in a few days.
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Rose Poly
Terre Haute
Harry Drake
Rose Polytechnic
Edward Cosand
Chicago
Tragic poisoning claims Frankfort infant
Eighteen month old Roley Goff, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Goff, ingested carbolic acid from a bottle and died shortly after in Frankfort Indiana on August 10.
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Frankfort
Ind
Roley
Charles Goff
Annual convention of Hike of the World colored order in Detroit
The annual session of the Independent Benevolent and Protective Order of Hike of the World, colored, is set to convene in Detroit. The event gathers members for meetings and related activities marking the fraternal group's longstanding traditions.
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The
Independent Benevolent and Protective Order of
Hike of the World, Colored
Detroit
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Congressman Meane
Dan Patch Aed Minor
Herman Goodin
Winona Lake
Winona
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Minnie Williams
Fred Emshwiller
Josiah Twibell
Twibell
McFarren Wells
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Harry Snyder
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Mr. Millikan
Fleetwood
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