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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
5
The Fort Wayne Fair showcases fast mile track events as the arena opens September 1 to 22. Grain details mention wheat oats and corn with prices per 100 pounds and Timothy options. Local vendors tout digestive tonics and drugs amid fair promotions and bargains.
Local brief notes report the Great Fort Wasco Fair running September 22 with community updates. Lem Henderson of Robison Illinois is ill with typhoid fever while Mr Shail and others advertise tonics and remedies in nearby towns.
Farmers claim sign boards ruin trees and fences as advertisers push displays. They allege crews nail ads to trees and post them quickly, with readers in local papers also perusing ads. A prominent farmer says advertisers rely on papers for exposure and business.
F. J. Laurent announces candidacy for renomin ation for County Treasurer subject to the Democratic nominating convention on Sept 5. Gov. Higgins has not been informed of any reason to explain why horse race gambling at Saratoga is less wicked than roulette.
Well known lineman George Moyer of Indiana Pipe Line Co is arrested on a serious forgery charge. The incident drew attention in local circles as authorities investigated the alleged crime.
The public learns that George Moyer a trusted Indiana Pipe Line Co fireman residing locally was arrested in Marion by H G Dragon and jailed for passing a forged $30 check on a hardware firm after two attempts to cash it. He claimed the bill was forged by others and faced police in Marion with pressing family concerns.
John N Pleasant of Magnon Indiana credits Dr Kg's New Life Pills with curing periodic bilious attacks and constipation. The advertisement promises guaranteed satisfaction or refunds. Available at Maddox drug store for 25 cents.
Mrs. Lem Boyd of Whevstone and her sister Listine Beeler with two children were returning from the Boyd farm when the horse bolted. Mrs. Boyd was knocked unconscious after the buggy wheel passed over her head and chest. Beeler guided the horse toward a fence. She remains unconscious with doctors in attendance. prognosis doubtful.
Local social items mention Mrs Charley Williamson and son visiting Mr J T Jones for a few days. The Misses Card ard stirs and L Jones attended events in Bluttier and Pennsylvania. Ed Shields and Tracey visited Toledo and Michigan connections are noted. Mentions of Madam Jarrett and others reference campaign contributions and political discussion.
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