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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
4
Professor Starr warns Japan could beat the United States if it catches up, while railways run full and peace remains elusive. A physician notes vacations for sleep, and royal fashion with Edward and the Kaiser is mentioned, all reflecting light chatter rather than policy.
German wine makers allege a grape shortage is driving concerns about wine quality. They insist their production relies on genuine grape supplies and challenge accusations suggesting otherwise.
A patient at a Michigan insane asylum assaulted his keeper after being given a copy of Alfred Austin's poems. The man reportedly objected to being labeled a hopeless case.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch accuses the council of hush money while the town grants the brasa band 150 dollars for a local celebration. The piece questions motives but notes the payment as a community fund to support the band.
Attorney J A Hindman, a prominent jurist from Hartford City, forms a partnership with Judge Branyan in Huntington and will relocate from Hartford City. He has served in the Blackford and Wells counties circuit and worked for several oil firms. His Hartford City offices in the Interurban block are noted as among Indiana’s finest. His West Main Street home was sold to Joseph Futrell who plans retirement in this city.
Wm M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville NY endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as an indispensable remedy for coughs colds and lung throat diseases. Pioneer drug store advertises 50c and 1.00 prices with a free trial bottle.
The Joes order turned over to Mrs Simeon Foy the insurance policy carried by her son Orval Whitman. The deceased had been a member for a year and owed dues totaling 710.85.
An old saying compares regularity to sunrise and sunset. The ad touts Dr Ming's New Life as a guaranteed remedy from Bonge & Madgogs druggists at 260.
Jay county rises as a tobacco county with trial patches south of Redday earning about 200 dollars per acre. Harve Du has 10 acres, Andrew Reynolds 5, Paul Barner 5, and John Simpson 10 acres at Fairview. The stock is tall with broad leaves and buyers praise the soil as ideal for manufacturing. A larger crop is planned next year and a cigar factory may locate at Redkey.
The Indiana railroad commission orders railroads with annual gross earnings per mile of 7500 dollars or more to install the block system by July 1 1909 or face penalties. It notes two Blackford county lines may be halted. A second circular warns against unsafe low overhead structures or side structures liable to endanger life or property.
Mrs Mary Hiser called on Mrs S Kuttler last Monday. Montpelier fair week attracted district residents. John Adams and family visited Jake Schwartzkopf and family. Mrs Janes Adams and Leone from Hartford City spent Saturday with relatives. Grandma Schwartzkopf visited her son last Sunday. The Schwartzkopf family hosted relatives Sunday. Surveyors work along the road to be paved. Lewis Schwartzconf and family visited relatives Sunday. Our schoolhouse received needed repairs last week. School will begin next Monday. Rain Monday night halted threshing for a few days.
Miss Iva Gondinog visited Mrs. Sauotman Tuesday. Attendees from here joined the Arpo reunion at the Wm. Leonard grove near Asbury chapel Saturday. Nellie and Fae Card called on Mrs. Eli Booker Tuesday. A show in Marion drew local attendees Friday. Elsworth Baily bought a new horse last week. Marion visitors include Mrs. Henrietta Alspach and Clyde visiting A. I B. Alspach. Miss Erle Morgan, once sick, is improving. Garry Runlon and Bear Van Buren visitors with N. T. Runico family Sunday. Marion Carpenter bought the S. A. Hare property. Eli Booher and wife were guests of Joan Newhouse Sunday. Local picnickers Iva Gooding, Gladges Jones, Ethel Jones, Blanche Ford, Ed Jones, Henry Meyer and James Stoder at Sulphur Springs Sunday.
A concise notice lists individuals including Mr Chea, Erlenoaugh, A Ferazen, F C Kempe, Harley Lamberson, Andrew O Donnel, F A Sweetman, R B Welker, Miss Vergal Cas LitHe Fletcher, Sadie Swain Mes, BE Garrett, Faenie Hickey, Henosh Sailth Ellen Teal, T C Palmer, and P M. The entry appears as an old classifieds or public notices fragment.
Elementary students return after a three month break with grade changes posted by Superintendent Kelley. Admission set for six year olds before March 1, 1908, and transfers possible on request. Opening at 8:30 am for a short session to organize, with book lists and assignments issued. Teachers’ meeting scheduled at the High School Saturday at 10:00 am to finalize opening plans.
Sunday services were held in Carmel with preaching both morning and evening. Shrau Foyle from Marion visited his daughter Mrs Thomas Hloud Mandua Garrett who had been in Michigan. Local sick list includes Mrs Andrew Jackson Hobart Sterling and Hal Norton. Edith Rogers visited her parents Isaac and Mrs Rogers over Sunday. Esther Dearduff stayed Wednesday night with Grace Blount. Mr and Mrs Frank McDorman hosted visiting wife and wife from Indianapolis. Farmers report threshing in full swing. Mrs William Musgrave and caller returned home Friday after visiting Mrs Toos Blount.
The undersigned will sell at public auction one mile west of Keystone on the Elijah Apsw farm Thursday Sept 7 1907. Items include 2 farm mares 14 years old 4 mules 1 year old last May 1 two year old general purpose horse 1 heavy draft mare 5 head of milch cows 4 to fresh in November 7 head of veal calves 3 steers and 4 heifers 6 head of spring calves brood sows fo rowa next month 1 male hog 17 head of shoats 1 mower bay rake and other farm tools 5 head wheat drill carp planter riding cultivator barrow 1 set work harness two horse wagon hay till barn a coal burner and more. Sale at 10 oclock a m. Hlen Deboy Jos Duens Auctioneer.
Prominent Bluff resident C G Hayes touts Bucg len's Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healer for sores burns wounds and piles. Product guaranteed by Madnox Pioneer drag store, price 30.
Tuesday evening police court crowded as Starr and Melotire faced a bench of witnesses over a brawl at the track. Starr, riding a pony, struck Melotire after dust was kicked and a rock was hurled at Starr near dusk. Cleve and Ed Melatire plus Joe Melatire were implicated. charges ended with fines for Starr and Cleve, Ed and Joe acquitted.
A Wells County barn and related outbuildings burned last night near Keystone around 10 o clock. Neighbors struggled with water but the fire destroyed a corn crib hay, a wheat stack, a farm wagon and tools. two sons suffered minor burns. Estimated loss at least 1200 dollars with some insurance. The cause remains undetermined.
Bluffton led early but collapsed in two innings as Decatur and Van Wert beat Bluffton 4 to 2 and 2 to 0 respectively. Richmond defeated Van Wert 2 to 1 with Fleming pitching. Portland beat Kokomo 3 to 1 in the first game, with heavy hitting from both sides.
Indianapolis August 27 Preparations are under way for a two week fruit species educational train tour across Indiana. One route will cover the southern part of the state and the other the northern part with lectures and demonstrations by staff from Purdue University and the Indiana Agricultural Experiment Station. The train will focus on key fruit centers and aims to expand outreach beyond last year’s single week program. The Indiana Agricultural Society secretary W B Flickestates the state will fund the trip.
A weather projection predicts stormy conditions in early September with a volatile barometer and high heat moving from the fourth to seventh, followed by multiple storm periods and possible tornado activity across coastal and interior regions. Unsettled, with a potential climactic shift by late September.
The W. O. T. U. meets at Mrs. K Philabaum's War rn Ave Friday afternoon with the annual election of officers and other business on the agenda. The fall county convention will be in Hartford City September 19 and 20 featuring an address by Mrs. Perkins and a medal contest.
Geo Johnson of Petrolis Canada, who has stayed with D E Scots family, left this morning for Sipula I T to work in the oil field for Jerry Hayes.
The piece asserts life extension is far from achieved, urging care in the 50s and praising Electris sitters as a vital bodily tonic. It also notes Lela Sharpe began duties as assistant bookkeeper at Purman, Jobsten & Co. dry goods, highlighting her Indiana Business College education and prior roles in Muncie and Marion.
Central Ratliff and Waugh ads note Henry and Lizzie Pursen visiting Bluffton grandmother. Many locals attend races, fairs, reunions, and Sunday visits. names include Eva Burson, Miss Anna Raires, Miss Bell Rains, Joe Williams, Miss Silvia Huffmaz, Mrs Marz Williams, and Rev Linville.
Senator ree cony pamphlet outlines U S homestead laws and cheap land options. Irrigated farms or quarter sections available along new Chicago North Western Railway lines in South Dakota Wyoming and other states. Agents offer low excursion fares for homeseekers. Request full information from W B Kolskero Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago.
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