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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
4
Clerical header listing Herald Publishing Company Jered a the Postoffice at Montpelier Tud. Second class matter.
In New York a man cites failed business and seeks financial aid of one million dollars to regain footing. Paul Morton notes railroads' losses and recalls times in the railroad business as he reflects on fortunes. Ruccall Sage's will allocates a fortune of about 20.1 million to his widow with modest bequests to relatives and no charitable bequest.
Fragments suggest a discussion of liberty, money, and political or social themes. The passage references a cave image, a dollar, and insinuations about wealth, but lacks clear context, names, dates, or concrete actions to confirm a definite event or speaker.
At St Louis a postal inspector reviewed complaints about a carrier seen alone on the street. The investigation led to the carrier being dismissed from service.
After nine weeks of rain the threshing machines resumed work. A Simmerton and wife and Dan Garcia and wife traveled to Portland last Sunday. Reed Garrison hauled a small wagon last Saturday. Walter Evers shows a new buggy. Elmer Blouner baled hay for Jesse Carter. Joan Fearer builds a veranda. Mrs. Rohnert Sterling is recovering her health. Michigan fever is noted by several neighbors. Mr. M A Count visited Hartford City last Saturday. Mrs. Tom Biourt visits in Ohio.
Cass White of Nottingham township plans to operate leases and drill wells with his son Perry White after a trip to Robison. They aim to assess good territory and resume work within ten days amid a western oil price slump. The Robison area has produced vast oil quantities but recent price drops have halted operations.
A dated health advice blurb promotes breakfast mood and a healthy body for better work. It touts digestion, reduces overeating, and mentions a product to aid dyspepsia. It lists locations and a conference date for firemen from August 30.
New 1906 rules replace five down plays with three to gain ten yards, pushing teams toward open play and lighter faster players. End runs and a kicking game are emphasized as safer, mass formations reduced to curb injuries and improve spectator clarity.
County estimates filed with Auditor L. C. Johnson total 62 LAE for 1907. Major costs cover public buildings gravel road work bridges and salaries for officials including clerk auditor treasurer recorder sheriff superintendent surveyor coroner truancy officer and county and township assessors. Details include clerk 29533 auditor 2510 treasurer 1650 recorder 2500 sheriff 3570 etc.
Ruth Monroe Courtney visited Charles Courtney last Sunday. Brittenham was held at his home last Friday at ten o'clock. Funeral preached at Petroleum with burial at Stab cemetery. An automobile collision occurred near the church injuring Wm. Lockwood, his wife and others. Born to Charles Lockwood and wife a boy was born. Mrs. Cassell plans a sale of Geo. Cassell's property in Hartford City. Several locals visited or reported ill, with updates on recoveries and visits.
A long list details ongoing completions and new drillings across Wells and surrounding townships. Companies such as Bismore, Phoenix, Ohio Oil, Washington Oil, Junk, Producers, and Crowley among others report pump rates from 5 to 120 barrels and multiple rigs active on farms in Washington, Cheater, Frank Corn, J. Snow Sons, and Liberty townships with several wells abandoned or drilling their next numbers.
J A Tribell, an expert leaser, has secured a third interest in 1000 acres of promising Canadian territory and recently leased 100 acres for gold. He plans more acquisitions and returns soon to expand his holdings in the field described as promising. A Chicago authority notes the social issue of marriage at low wages remains difficult.
Sailors from the Dover Naval School join Indiana editors at Winona Lake for a military and naval summer program. Cadets stage a sham battle while cutters race under government boats, with students from China Evador Mexico and 27 states in attendance. Cadets display discipline, physical polish, and a healthy moral atmosphere after an eight week session.
Montpelier Tri-County Fair Association moves to promote the upcoming event. premium tests and a 70 page book will be printed for distribution with advertising matter to be handed at stalls in nearby cities. Large lithographs announcing the fair will be posted soon. The Montpelier track will host three days of racing with strong purses.
Public notice lists letters awaiting patrons at the post office. Names include Roy Cain Edwin B De Velbiss Charles N C Smith Mrs. Martin Pifer Miss Chota Martz T. C. Palmer and P. M. for correspondence retrieval.
When a woman suffers depress ing weaknesses she realizes her helplessness. Dr Shoop offers two solutions: Dr Shoop’s Night Cure a local sleep aid and Dr Shoop’s Restorative a constitutional tonic. Together they reduce inflammation stop discharges soothe nerves and renew strength and vigor. Sold by Proger Drug Store.
Community notes record visits and social events around Ratliff and Waugh. Grace Trussel visits Ada Burson, families host relatives, and local youths plan a Friday neighborhood party. Several residents, including McConkeys and Bursons, attend socials, threshing, and church events with various relatives across nearby towns.
Notice to Montpelier citizens that an applicant resident seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors at a first story brick room on West Huntington Street Montpelier Indiana. Application filed with Harrison County Board of Commissioners at September session and with Montpelier Common Council on July 17.
In Blackford area rain finally arrives boosting corn prospects. Pugh Bros thresh again after a week idle. Morton Pugh and Tom Bryson attended a Sunday event in Anderson to hear a renowned band. Various locals visited family and attended gatherings including old settlers in Pennville.
A resident of Montpelier seeks a license to sell spirituous liquors in a single two story brick room at 1 West High street fronting north, for one year. Application will be made to Blackford County Commissioners and the Montpelier Common Council on September 4 1908. The notice targets citizens and voters in Montpelier City Ward Sevent.
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