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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
8
The Indiana horse show tops the year with a State Fair judging event and numerous county shows. Prize money totals about £2300 with 302 going to standard bred. contests include gentlemen's pairs, four-in-hand, night toppers, and best coupes, with high hopes for large entries and decorative prizes.
fragmentary notes list attendees from Warren area including Wm Speece and families, D Kit terman and others, with names of Misses Lizzie Morreale Edith McConkey and Eva Burson, plus references to local churches, visits, and fair activities from a 19th century fair record.
Local residents report farm work and visits across Indiana and Ohio. Notable items include Wheat fields being prepared, new Purdue attendee Clarence Garrett, Heminger farm rental by Elmer Blount, and various visits to relatives, a church conference in Hartford City, and plans for the Portland fair. Wm Ickes faces surgery, Ed Ickes loses barn and a horse to lightning, and John MacGeath to teach at No 9 this year.
A fragment from the Logansport Journal laments government printing errors and the value of criticizing spelling. It notes how phonetic spellings hinder clarity while emphasizing the need for accuracy in public notices and news.
A garbled medical note references Dr Ken Lite Pills urging men to address constant ailments and constipation. The legible fragments mention N Plassant of Magnesia Indiana and vague statements about cures and promises.
Citizens of Montpelier and nearby areas will attend a prohibition rally Monday at 2 pm. A. L. Crim, candidate for Secretary of State, and E. Newlin, ex-state chairman, will speak. Prof. J. Hayes of Ohio and Everbrody are invited to perform.
Public sale at residence two miles east and three quarters mile south of Montpelier Indiana on Wednesday September 5 1906 starting at 10 00 am. Personal property includes three brood mares one work horse one driving horse four milch cows one two year old colt eleven head sheep one broad sow one two horse wagon one Buckeye mower corn chickens and other items. Terms cash advance option credit notes may be given. Jacob Butcher J C Maddox. A sectioner Mise Jean Warey has accepted a position in Purwsa Johnson Co four stores begins work Monday.
Trade observers caution that farmers face the task of finding profitable markets as early varieties hit the market and receive favorable reviews. Reports from Cincinnati note shipments at about two dollars per barrel for early stock, while later varieties show more modest potential.
Excursion parties are invited for outings with special inducements offered. Rates and dates are available by writing to the commission or organizers for details on destinations including Detroit Put-in-Bay Sugar Island and Toledo.
More than 100 strings of tools mostly from Montpelier contractors lie idle in Robison Illinois awaiting completion of the Standard Oil pipeline from this city. The line’s delay means several workers will return to Indiana to await revival of work. Ott Bevoir is in Rosebudale Indiana overseeing M G Davis' new store. AL Kelev and wife of Indiana were visitors returning home after a Sunday visit.
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