Colored horseman in Warren chase ends with injuries
Charles Grains, a Montpelier colored man employed by William McGeath, fled Warren after a Sunday morning dispute over a kicked pup. Grains pulled a pocket knife during the quarrel with a white man wielding a hatchet, receiving minor head wounds while the other man suffered several arm injuries and a neck wound. Authorities report Grains headed toward Montpelier and remain at large with a wife in Marion.
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Warren
Charles Grains
William McGeath
Grains
McGeath
Harry McGeath
Giliaford
Montpelier
Marion
Gravis
Dean’s Kidney Pills Promise Back Pain Relief
Endorsements from S. A. Smith of Montpelier Indiana claim Dean’s Kidney Pills cured years of kidney complaints and back pain. The ad notes relief after two boxes and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as US sole agents priced at 50 cents.
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S. A. Smith
Monroe St
Montpelier
Ind
Dean
Pioneer Drug Store
Foster Milburn Co
Baffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Hartford City Eagles Plan Carnival September 6 to 11
A Hartford City Eagles group announces a carnival to be held September 6 through 11 after securing several first class attractions. The note follows a broken down trip of Ft Wayne party returning from Indianapolis and subsequent tire replacement in Montpelier.
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Ft. Wayne
Indiannapolis
Montpelier
Eagles
Hartford City
Planer Worker Suffers Fingers Injury At Night Power Planing
J W Dasher was using a power planing machine in his carriage shop Friday evening when his left hand touched the knives while removing a board. The feeder roller pulled his fingers into the machine, requiring amputation of the ends of the first and middle fingers to free him. He received medical treatment and will be unable to work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dasher
Mr. Dasher
Veterans Reunion Planned for Hartford City August 31
A committee of old soldiers met in Hartford City to arrange the annual veterans reunion set for August 31 at the old fair grounds. B G Shinn J A E Allfrey W L Stahl W W Adams and Dr Harrold lead the effort for an all day gathering with speeches and music, inviting veterans families and friends.
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B. G. Shinn
Hartford City
Old Fair Grounds
J. A. E. Allfrey
W. L. Stahl
Hartford
Crosbie Buys Sturgis Movie Theatre For New Restaurant Plans
Rue Crosbie of Montpelier writes from Sturgis Michigan that he has purchased a moving picture show and will devote his life to the business. Sturgis, a town of about 6 000 to 7 400 population, hosts the Gem theatre now in charge of Ralph Johnson. L E Harding accepted a job with Crosbie and left for Sturgis to reside there.
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RUE
Sturgis
Wabash Valley Traction to Improve Bluffton Route
J Levering Jones president of Wabash Valley Traction Co announced in Ft Wayne that immediate improvements will be made to the Bluffton division to ready the Fort Wayne to Indianapolis limited service via Bluffton and Muncie. The line will be reballasted and upgraded for faster travel due to rapid growth in popularity and strong current business.
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J. Levering Jones
Wabash Valley Traction Co
Ft. Wayne
Journal-Gazette
Mr. Jones
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Mu Cle
Wildcat Oil Well Report Signals Indiana Upturn
Wildcat drilling in Randolph County near Union City reports 106 barrels, hailed as the season’s strike and may spur further development. Indiana wells listed include Indiana-Keystone one well 15 barrels, Camden two wells 30 barrels, Parker City one well 100 barrels, Oakland City two wells 150 barrels of gas.
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Indiana
Randolph County
Union City
Keystone
Camdenn
Parker City
Oakland City
A Complete Surprise for Gladys Bennett Seventh Birthday
Little Gladys Bennett enjoyed a surprise party Saturday afternoon at her home. Friends, music, outdoor games, and refreshments followed by gifts marked the seventh birthday. Guests included Naoma Cook Elizabeth Weakley Gertrude Young Naoma Irene Goldie Jones Mary Dunlap Agatha Roush Margaret Van derhoof Florence Wood Hazel Shoemaker Fay Bessie Kingsbury Edna Clement Ryan Elsie Bates Fawn Byerly Gladys and Ralph Bennett.
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Gladys Bennett
Mrs. Bennett
Carmen
Ray
Gladys
Naoma Cook
Elizabeth and
Jo Weakley
Gertrude Young
Naoma Irene
Goldie Jones
Mary Dunlap
Agatha Roush
Margaret Vanderhoof
Florence Wood
Hazel Shoemaker
Fay
Bessie Kingsbury
Edna
Clement Ryan
Elsie Bates
Fawn Byerly
Ralph Bennett
Montpelier Faces Traffic Rush From New Roads
Out of town autos travel through Montpelier on main streets as 20 new roads and paving projects attract motorists. Local officials note improving infrastructure spurs increased traffic while urging caution on busy routes.
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Montpelier
Board Breaks. James Sullivan Suffered Severe Injuries
James Sullivan known as Pat fell from a staircase at his home last Saturday when a board gave way. He sustained a bad scalp wound and severe bruises to the side. A physician was summoned and he remains home with recovery expected after several days.
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James Sullivan
James
Pat
Miss Matilda Schmidt Heads to Indianapolis for Millinery Openings
Miss Matilda Schmidt sails to Indianapolis for Farrnley McCrea wholesale house openings where she will take a position. Montpelier guests Mr and Mrs B F McCune and Mr and Mrs Jack McCune from Grove City Pa attended auto races in Indianapolis Saturday. The group plans a Lake George outing midweek.
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Matilda Schmidt
Indianapolis
Farrnley McCrea Wholesale House
B. F. McCune
Jack McCune
Grove City
Montpelier
Lake George
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Bob
J W. Dasher
Ance County
Rule Crosbie
Sturgis Mich
American Printing Co
Wash Fabrics
DAVIS
Pound
M. G. Davis Montpelier
Lon
Detroit
Buffalo
Cleveland
D & C Line
D& C Lake Lines
Desrei
Cled
Danek
Ter Eye Wekly Betwees
Telade
Deve
Mackinac
L. G. Lewis
Dowail
Mich
BML Mamillan
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