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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
5
Fragmented market snippets from Montpelier appear with brief items on prices or products. The readable parts mention Clover and a few stray numbers, but most text is garbled and nonessential details are missing.
Fort Wayne fair runs Sept 17 21 with an expanded exhibit. The schedule includes daily band concerts and special train rates. Local notes report town visitors, market chatter, and preparations for a Labor Day ox roast, with coverage of community events and fair-related travel details.
About 3 500 people gathered for the fair's second day as crowds filled the grounds despite threatening weather. Exhibits expanded beyond last year with orderly conduct and no gambling devices sold. A fast paced 2 15 mile race led by Lady D. of Indianapolis highlighted the afternoon events.
The September Woman’s Home Companion notes fall fashion favors novelty in new materials and tailored suits. Designers emphasize versatile trimmed suits with varied textures, focusing on individuality and style for the season, with several fabrics and patterns highlighted for men’s and women’s wear.
Recap of Indiana Chi O League results with Vortland defeating Richmond 5 1 Kokomo 0 Portland featured in top play. Decatur and Van Wert 1 2. Worth noting Bluffton won by forfeit over Kokomo after suspension and a 6 0 final. Dr and Mrs Spaulding attended the Bluffton reunion with two daughters and two guests.
In Carmel a busy week of church events, family visits, and social calls unfolds. Miss Biacche Jackson and relatives in Modpaiier, Bert Tharp of Miune visits family, and many townsfolk attend the old settlers meeting in Penovilla. Numerous arrivals and dinners are noted among residents including Miss Susie Louis, Miss Grace Liount, Miss Esther Dearduff, and Miss Blanche Morrisa with relatives in Montpelier, plus plans to improve the old Twibell cemetery southeast of town.
Village residents share guest visits and family gatherings across a crowded week. Mrs Richard Carpenter hosts Goldaver Aargard, Dacre Rinker and families travel to see relatives, while Misses Golda May Marques and Bele Weosh spend time with Orve Wright and others. Several local figures including Lexi Beeka retire to North Washington, and Earl Garrett hosts Jesse Heniser on Sunday as Derive hospitality continues.
Special correspondence from Indianapolis reports that Indiana laws expanding the railroad commission improve safety and enforcement. Inspectors audit bridges and track conditions, with the commission ordering repairs and supervising freight rates. The piece credits a prudent Republican legislature and praises the commission’s conservative, businesslike approach while noting Democratic opposition.
Mrs Geo Tucker and two daughters from Chicago along with Mrs Newton Poulseo of Hartford City visited Mrs Sleppy yesterday. Mrs Tucker is a niece of Mrs Sleppy. Mrs Jake Kinard arrived from Plymouth to judge the fancy and art displays at the fair. Charles Wine a Montpelier street vendor is back for the races.
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