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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
4
Herald Publishing Office in Montpelier Indiana announces mail handling details. The notice lists manager H L Troutman and office address in Herald Block on North Main Street.
Mrs. Laura Holtz Schneider, alderman of Buena Vista Colorado, praised for unusually effective service. Jane Adams, renowned for large constituency among college presidents, advocates woman suffrage. Hull House hosts nine thousand people studying arts, literature, philosophy and political economy.
Dr. Kathryn Stanley of Brookfield Missouri is appointed by Governor Folk as Missouri's delegate to the International Congress on Tuberculosis in Washington from September 20 to October 12. The convention meets every three years and this is its first American-hosted session.
Mrs. Marvy E. Muller an attorney of Chicago earned a $30000 fee for prosecuting a suit for the grandchildren of the late William Bross. She has thirteen years of practice and says there is nothing remarkable about a woman winning a will case. She supports woman suffrage and believes women can be better lawyers than men.
Several citizens declare candidacy for local offices with nominations pending the Democratic or Republican county conventions. Names include Robert Guse man, Clyde Strait, Willis B Redding, Albert Hart, Henry Pittenger, Amon Markin, William P Futrell, and Aaron Rogers, all stating runs subject to convention decisions.
A proposed twelve mile gasoline motor traction line would run through new territory between Swayzee and Elwood, linking to the Kokomo, Marion and Western Traction at Swayzee and the Union traction system at Elwood. Grant and Madison counties are noted as interested stakeholders in the project.
Turbine and pumps at the light and water plant fail, leaving boilers starved of water. Repairs underway to big power pump and river water line, with efforts to restart today though risk of further failure remains. Citizens urged to extreme care to prevent fire during outage and to expect continued disruption.
The Lake Erie and Western railroad reports a rising freight and passenger volume, with a notable lift in local trips. Twenty passengers departed this city for Cincinnati on Sunday, and travel to Indianapolis has grown since a round trip rate of 2.25 dollars was introduced, as travelers favor the steam line over slower interurban routes.
The Blackford county Union Veterans association holds a reunion at Montpelier driving park pavilion on Wednesday August 19 1908 with a morning business session electing officers and planning next year’s meeting. Afternoon program includes songs prayers speeches addresses including Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, a Hartford City school concert, and a closing song God be With You Till We Meet Again.
John Huggins cannot start his show at Montpelier Monday night due to no electric light. If the Montpelier junk pile holds together he expects to begin performances this evening.
Articles filed for a $4.5 million public utilities firm to supply light heat and power to Ft. Wayne Bluffton Montpelier and others in Indiana and Ohio including Lima St Marys Celina Greenville and Coldwater. Directors include Wallace Tay Brady Dietrich Lee Hastings Paul and Murdock. Central stations planned in Lafayette and Peru.
Oscar Guldice faced a term in the circuit court after a violent incident at a resort where landlady Opal Powers was named as the intended victim. He could not post $3000 bond and was jailed in Hartford City. Medical staff report show bars on the jugular vein but the esophagus was slightly cut and the patient showed improvement.
Oscar Guldi e lies in serious condition after a stabbing by Pete Campbell at the Kentucky on West Huntington Street. Campbell pursued through Montpelier, was captured after a chase ending near jail. He is bound over to circuit court on assault with intent to kill. Campbell pleads not guilty.
The wife of Rev. George Redding, pastor of the Grant Street M E church, died at her North High street home after a three year battle with arterial hardening. She left husband, mother Mrs. Martz of Dunkirk, three sisters, and three children Ray Cecil and Brooks. Funeral Thursday 10:30 at the M E church with burial at the I O O F cemetery. Presiding Elder Leslie Naftzger to officiate. Viewings from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 9 a.m. Thursday.
Broodmare owners from Montpelier area learn thatDr Tanner with a 2:12 race record has left Montpelier Driving Park for George Hall's livery in Hartford city. He will be kept permanently in the stud and is noted as a popular sire for reliable foal cropping and speedy, handsome colts.
The little girls of Class No 3 taught by Elza Emerson picnicked at the home of Mr and Mrs J N Ripple north of town yesterday afternoon. Miss Lucile Ripple was among the attendees and the group rode the 1 48 car with Mrs W C Patterson. Outdoor games and a picnic supper were enjoyed by Elizabeth Gorrell Marie Kain Marian Twibell Marguerite Shade Ruth Hughes Margaret Edington Josephine Malone and Lucile Ripple.
Mrs Amos Goodwin and her daughter May of Nottingam township came to Bluffton to have teeth extracted but she bled heavily after the operation. The loss was fought for hours into the night with Dr Goodin assisting. She was exhausted and could not be moved to her home until the following afternoon in Beckler settlement.
A mysterious blast caused a fire that destroyed the McComma House in Sullivan early today. Many guests barely escaped with only the clothes on their backs while one unidentified man perished in the flames.
Mrs James Listenfelt hosts and guests include Al bert Beeks and wife Mr and Mrs Wm Spaulding with son Roy Aatrir Beeks and wife Miss Edith Spears with her parents David and Mrs Win Williams and children. extended visits with Sam Emory family and social calls by Marion Minniear and others.
Mrs. Slater from Keystone visited her mother Mrs. Rinard last week. Mrs. John Adams called on Mrs. Clayton Thornburg Saturday evening. Wm Hart and Mrs. Manson Williams with son John returned from a two week visit with relatives. Mrs. Dr. Lincoln hosted dinner with Mrs. Arthur Hart. John Hasson and Olga called on Jesse Edens family Sunday. Rev Lay called on Wm Spaulding. Knox and family with Rufus Hart and family visited Manson Williams family. Mrs. Joseph Pierce and daughter Edna with Art Lincoln and Harriett Bales were guests of Mrs. Rinard. W H Spaulding and Roy visited A C Beeks for dinner. Alta Rinker spent Friday with sister Mrs. S Garrett.
The Schwartzkopf threshing machine returns to the area to thresh the gats. Lewis Schwartzkopf and wife hosted relatives last Sunday afternoon. John Olson and niece visited Simon Kuttler's home, while G Wyandt called on his daughter. W H Sills and wife visited Wells county relatives. Helen Strait and daughter visited Mrs L Schwartzkopf. Mrs Mary Hiser called on Schwartzkopf kin. Fred Schwartzkopf and sister visited near Mill Grove.
Local notes report Rev. Linville preached his final sermon at Pleasant Dale Sunday evening. Mrs. Mollie Bundy and her Peru family visit relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Pownall. Old Settlers’ gathering at Ridgeville drew attendees including Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and children. Orion Pittenger bought a new buggy and Henry Russell with wife were guests of John Trenary family west of Montpelier. Mabel Dorton works for Mrs. Daisy Pownall. Threshing ring members finished their last job for the season with a Sunday picnic at Ed Ford farm.
A busy Roll Saturday evening featured a band concert and an ice cream supper drawing a large crowd. A horse and buggy owned by Jim Griffith broke loose causing chaos, toppling several carts and dragging its buggy for 150 yards before being corralled by Carl Cramer. The K P meeting Friday evening hosted C H Good of Warren and visitor Roy Kelley of Chicago. Local residents and visitors were listed with weekend travels and gatherings. The funeral of Little Werral, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Lee, took place in Ferville Sunday, and Wm Cummings planned a Tennessee trip to visit his son. A 7th birthday celebrated by 33 relatives closed a busy day.
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