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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
8
The note warns Montpelier residents against buying from mail order houses like Mount gomery Ward Sears Roebuck and others. It argues local spending circulates within the community, while funds sent to distant catalogs leave the city and offer no local benefit.
Mrs C F Kiser died at age 22 years 2 months 9 days after a brief life marked by patience and industry. She married Emma Warren’s son in Alliance Ohio on July 16 1803 and moved to Montpelier Indiana three years ago. Survived by husband and Herbert W, Wilbur James predeceased, neighbors recall a loyal companion devoted to home and husband.
A correction notes the McGeath reunion date was misprinted as Wednesday September 7th in the Herald. The event will be held at the Montpelier Fair and Drive Park on Sunday September 9th.
Sunday afternoon after the family was away the Fred Lowe home in Hartford City was entered and a valuable watch and a magazine were stolen. District mentions of visitors from North Vernon and Montpelier appear as local notes alongside repeated commentary on Montpelier’s newspaper needs by George Dale of the Hartford City Journal.
Albert Darroch, five, drank a quantity of red seal lye from an outdoor can and was found morningily in distress. A doctor treated his throat for painful burns but he recovered enough to play at home, though in pain.
Evert Hindshaw filed affidavits against Ralph and Roy Ward accusing provoke and profanity after a July 4 church incident at Pleasant Dale. The Ward brothers, sons of James Ward, pleaded not guilty before Squire Sills and face hearings tonight amid family feuds.
In a federal court filing a debtor identified as Motion C Piece seeks relief amid claims of inability to maintain payments. The document cites a Tarhier Witc ives led by Dereditar and references Creditor, Garr Seat Cotapate, and Morape dior as key locations in the dispute.
James Marpac Woo pleads guilty to assaulting his grown son during race week near Jefferson and Monroe Streets. John Murphy, fined $10.90, allegedly tried to persuade his son to return home after a bout of drinking. neighbors describe repeated drunken scenes between the two.
Mrs. Aaron Wuerst arrives home after visiting her husband in New Castle where he works in a meat market and they plan a move. Clint Deam of Bluffton, jailed here for a cowardly assault, was sent to Hartford City and then jailed again after attacking Bluffton citizens. his 25 dollar fine and 30 day sentence will keep him for two months. He lays his trov.
Ben Tomlin and Nettie Hahn Deffir baugh, arrested last Friday in Hartford City on adultery charges, face repeated venue changes. Trial moves from Justice John Day to Justice Aaron Slater after affidavits, with hearings set for 2 pm Monday and 10 am Wednesday as witnesses are served.
Jackson Shovel and Tool Co. closed Monday due to lack of handles. Workers formed a camping party at McCullick's Ford on Salamonie River, west of Montpelier, vowing to camp until the factory resumes by week’s end. Local band concert scheduled Wednesday night.
Boone County sold its old courthouse at public sale as it plans a new building. Only Miller and Woasong bid, the price knocked down with conditions. The auction reserved furniture and property, with ground clearance to occur within forty five days.
Government agents now occupy the buildings tied to the Tipton bank inquiry. It is expected the grand jury probe will reveal distinct covelations impacting local officials and operations.
The Rev. KR HH Moore, chaplain at Indiana reformators, handed in his resignation to Major David Peyton, general superintendent, and will stay until a successor is appointed. He will seek a new assignment from the Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church when it meets next month.
Four year old Alice Roach was struck dead by a bolt of lightning as she clapped after a joke on her elder sister. The strike felled two older sisters who were knocked unconscious and tore a large hole in the house near Courtland.
Indiana governor Thomas R. Marshall is expected to give the address on Thursday afternoon as Indiana Day events unfold in Winona Lake. The Winona management aims to mobilize support and rally Hoosier spirits statewide.
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