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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
7
The greatest remedy for horse hoof ailments promises cure or improvement of any diseased hoof condition. It softens the foot frog and sole, repairs cracks and seamy hooves, and eases wall sole separation. Track and road horses supposedly show softened hooves within 24 hours after use. The product claims thirty years of research by its discoverer.
James F. Malcom of Keystone and Allen Meeks of Montpelier patent the Hot Ball Oil Burner for boilers. Malcom assigned half interest to Meeks, inventor says the device reduces flue deposits and smoke. Manufactured at Montpelier Cup and Metal works with strong sales to western oil users.
Eight westside properties once owned by the World Building and Loan Company of Indianapolis were sold Saturday afternoon under court orders. Receiver G. R. Hawkine had the sale. prices ranged from 28 to 170 dollars with buyers Ike Wright, Riley Mansfield, W D D Cook, John Burke, Marion Menier, and Morris and McFadden acting as auctioneer. Local men expect a housing boom despite repairs needed and tax-free status.
Bob sought a venue change after arraignment before Squire Sills on three charges claiming injustice at the Montpelier court. He sworn an affidavit for a fair trial and the case moved to Mayor Schneider's court with a nine oclock trial set. Hob azain requested shift to Hartford City and the case goes to Squire Day's court with a December 7 trial date. Landon bonds set at $50 each totaling $150.
John Henry Walmer son of D A Walmer of Bluffton and a Heidelberg college student from Tiffin Ohio sent word to his parents that he and a friend started for Central America likely headed for Panama. He said he would write from New Orleans and further word was awaited.
The Hartford City News reports little effect from advice to saloon keepers as eight plain drunks were jailed Saturday night and many more escaped police attention.
Hartford City News urges local authorities to act against saloons that sell to intoxicated men. The paper cites a drunk husband and calls for closing violative establishments, arguing temperance demands and stronger laws to drive saloonmen out of business.
Dr Guy Bryson formerly of Montpelier and son of Eli Bryson wed Miss Minnie Susman in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s home in St Marys Ohio. The couple left that night for Dayton to begin their wedding trip. Bryson has long practiced dentistry in St Marys after leaving Montpelier. Miss Susman comes from a leading St Marys family.
Four four man teams among the Knights of the Pins compete in the city league. Teams named Cubs Pirates Socks and Tigers start Monday and play Mondays and Thursdays all winter. Schedule lists matches from Nov 29 through Jan 10 with pairings each date.
Public library hosts an afternoon lecture on health and motherhood by Louise L McIntyre of Los Angeles. The speaker, active in Fort Wayne and allied with several Indiana health clubs, argues health as a duty and links health laws to religious faith. Large attendance expected and demonstrations planned.
Coroner I. W. E. Thornton of Blackford County Indiana issues a supplemental report confirming the unidentified man found in the creek near Hartford City is Noah Banter. He was 67, resident of Wells County, and died as described in the original finding.
J G Burris was sworn in as Montpelier mayor for 1910 1914 at eleven this morning by Mayor R F Schneider. Bond filing soon. Burris plans to name officers and awaits council decisions on night police city attorney and health officer. Also notes visitors Mrs H C Fox and le Rice plus Rollie on Newcastle team defeating Wabash A A in Thanksgiving game.
Last evening Slater school pupils four miles southwest of the city held a box social directed by teacher W D Shannon. Attendance was large. receipts totaled 17.75 with net proceeds of 14.25. Miss Ora Garrett was judged the most popular girl. A featured underground railway and fish pond drew crowd fervor. Proceeds will aid the school including a planned wall clock purchase.
Trustee Dr. L. E. Maddox sold Hughes Cash Store today to D. P. Crook of Mier Ind. Crook will run the Montpelier store briefly to reduce stock before moving it to Mier where he operates. J. H. Hughes remains in Montpelier with undetermined future business plans.
Friends and neighbors of Nash Banter raised a fund to defray the expense of removing his remains from Willman cemetery at Hartford City to Bakeley cemetery near Roll, in the neighborhood where he lived for many years.
Several members of the Montpelier lodge of the Modern Woodmen attended lodge last evening in Keystone. Hon. Joseph Barnes was unable to attend due to his wife’s illness. Attendees from the city included R. D. George Hugh Jones John Buckland P. Montgomery Arthur Huggine Harve Maddox and Forel Wilmore.
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