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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
4
The Montpelier Herald announces its office address at Room 1 Herald Block North Main Street Montpelier Indiana with postal service and second class matter designation for mailing purposes.
A cryptic note reports Wat J P Morgan stepping away from financial activity about ten months ago, stating the figure was sixteen years old at the time.
A fragment notes Mr. Hearst's exit from New York politics could leave him with leverage to acquire more newspapers. The sentence hints at potential shifts in media ownership as Hearst steps back from public life.
The text notes doubt over whether Joan Lawrence Sullivan's Roosevelts pledge should be recorded as debt or credit in the ledger. It suggests the House speaker will be the most popular man in Washington once committees are split and seated.
Harrison township neighbors fought the plan claiming insufficient ditch size to drain water and public utility. County surveyor approved the ditch and commissioners granted the petition despite a two thirds remonstrance. Contracts for Atkinson Hart culverts awarded to J F Price of Delphi.
County commissioners met Monday for the December term in a record busy session. They planned selling the Park, Storms and McCauley gravel roads and setting a time for office supplies contract letting. A courthouse janitor will be chosen from many applicants. The Fensel ditch issue consumed much time with a petition filed last term. two thirds of affected parties favored action and the case was heard, but no decision reached.
A dated advertisement questions readers about food and medicine ingredients. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a reliable remedy for nervous exhaustion pelvic distress and related symptoms while claiming it aids nursing mothers and preparations for childbirth.
A postal testing program will place stamp vending machines at mailboxes for easy 24 7 postage. L M Parkhurst of Indianapolis showcased a machine offering 1 and 5 cent stamps and postal cards. The Parkhurst design impressed officials and several units were received for a Christmas test in Washington and nearby cities, with public use planned by December 20.
The piece predicts likely no currency legislation when Congress meets, noting Republican papers clash with pro administration views. Ches N Fowler’s Banking and Currency stance signals House reluctance, while Bryan’s deposit guarantee plan is highlighted as a possible fix to restore public confidence amid heavy foreign gold imports and Panama bond issues. The President intends to push currency reform, but legislative delay may block action through the session.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw warns during the Christmas rush that writing messages on photographs, books, or cards inside third and fourth class mail packages violates postal rules and can lead to higher postage rates or penalties. The message stresses inspectors are vigilant and mislabeling can cause serious consequences.
Montpelier public school pupils will be dismissed Friday evening for Christmas vacation and will not resume until January 2. The twelve day break will include holidays and research activities, with students returning to classes after New Year.
The report notes that the Trenton field in Indiana remains viable with ongoing wells, though not at peak activity. Jay County leads with 46 barrels per well on average, while Delaware shows a notably dry period. Overall, untapped territory remains and future oil activity is expected to rebound despite current weakness.
A Chester township farmer travels over 260 miles from Hart Michigan to Keystone on foot with a horse he would not charter freight for. He leads the horse behind him and walks for ten days, averaging about twenty five miles a day, to reach Keystone.
George Detwiler relays news from Cliff county Oregon where he and Mrs. Detwiler visited her parents. They rode 120 miles by wagon to inspect her timber claim and crossed a mountain in five hours amid a snow storm. They observed a herd of 10,000 cattle and noted settlers moving into the valley as grazing days near end.
Slater Meedsmes Rinard and Joseph Pierce of Hartford City spent weekend with relatives at Keystone. Lem Wikel and family and Misses Golda and Mary Marques visited Jesse Steed's Hartford City home. Mrs Henry Stone visited Montpelier. Thanksgiving visits by Antria Beeks Almeda Beeks Curt Hawkins from Montpelier to Wm Spaulding. Hart couple welcomed baby boy. Roy Kitterman shredded corn. more visits among Beaks Rinard Spaulding Rhoten Williams families.
Local oil workers who went to the Illinois field when first discovered are coming back to Hartford City. The Standard, the area’s largest producer, is reducing its force and laid off men seek other employment. It’s hoped the field will reopen as financial strain eases.
T. C. Neal, general manager of National Steel Casting, traveled to Fort Wayne to secure business and stabilize operations. He says rose work is slow but hopes firings will pick up if enough orders are obtained to sustain the mill for a month or more. Neal has faced financial troubles but expects conditions to improve once money issues are settled.
Simon Schwartzkopf and Simon Kuttler visited Hartford City last Saturday to transact business. Otco Hiser sold items, Jake Kuttler bought tile and plans ditching. Pete Messner works for Will Hieer. Marie Kuttler called on Mrs Mary Huser last Wednesday. Chistes Hiser worked for Jake Schwartzkopf recently. Several district attendees missed Bethel services last Sunday. Miss Orleffee Wyands aided her sister Mrs L Schwartzkopf who cooked for shredders last week. S. Kuttier sold cattle last week to a Hartford City buyer.
Saturday mentioned, hunting Sunday sounds noted with gunfire. Preaching at Goodboe last Saturday evening and Sunday. Isase Rogers and wife visited near Mollie last Sunday. Jobo Fense and wife spent Thanksgiving with her parents at Sheldon. Superviser Jasper Morrical finished up road work for Friday. Frack Jackson, studying at Montpelier, vacationed with A Jackson family. Lawrence Blountard wife of Moa mor es visited her parents. Tom Taylor and family on Arnola farm plan to move to Michigan.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a harmless remedy for tickling coughs in children. It claims the medicine uses a sacred herb from a mountainous shrub and contains no opiate chlorofor or harsh ingredients, urging mothers to use it.
A remonstrance with about 72 signatures was filed with the Huntington County commissioners by opponents of saloons in Salamenie township. The move is expected to block all saloon applications for two years.
The text promotes Restorative as a remedy for nerves and stomach issues, claiming it aids the stomach, heart, and kidneys. It suggests avoiding drug use and frames Restorative as a cure for various ailments and nervous conditions.
A compilation of small events from Roll and nearby areas includes a kitchen shower at Mr Riggs home, church attendance plans at Union Chapel, Anne Porter visiting her sister Ollie, Mr Brereson Fiener visiting Hartford City relatives, a Dec 3 lecture by Mr Bennett, T Weller building a new structure north of Hartford City, Thanksgiving dinners, rabbit hunting on E E Storm’s land, new gas pump installation near Dillman leases, Tharpnes pairing off, a house fire at the MeEsdards property, rumors of Wo Cummings moving, stock fair attendance, Frank Pierce illness, and a protracted Bethel meeting.
The note reports Reverend Linville moved services to Sunday afternoon to avoid Bethel revival conflicts. It also records local happenings including sale of a sheep flock by James McColly, travels of the Dorton family, moves of Albert Pownall, visits among neighbors, a wagon accident, hog deliveries to Hartford City buyers, a missionary trip to Hlufitoo and Ossian, a missing watch by Edith Pittenger, and a Wednesday dance involving old and young residents.
Mrs Ed Hedge and Birs John Min and family visited Mrs Slater of Jeff Antriz Beeks and family spent Thursday with Wm Spaulding and family Dinner guests included Mrs Hilda Minicar Harlen and Joe Ming Bier and family Sam Emery and wife visited their son Joe Emery of Moctpelier Hog buyer toured area with farmers selling hogs Mrs Frank Capper spent Saturday with daughter Mrs Will iems Alma Heeke visited sister Mrs Alice Spavuiding Capper lost hogs sold nearby J A Place dined with Mrs Rosa Bennetts Maud Jonaston and little daughter called on Mrs Wa Williama Alma Beeke and Floyd Beeke called on Mrs Martha Emory Lambert of Hartford City spent Sunday with son L Lambert Antrim Beeks visited his daughter Mrs Antrim Books Mrs Spaulding spent Sunday afternoon Mrs Alice Spaulding and Miss May Rinard spent Monday with Mrs Antrim Books
Fragmentary OCR notes list early office plans for the Oli City, noting a set of four items and references to deadlines. The readable text hints at civic actions but lacks complete details.
Farmers report continued predation by dogs in Kepitone area with several sheep maimed and killed. They suspect dogs originate from Montpelier or nearby towns and roam at night, returning home before daylight. Mert Abshire and Cary Galloway are among those hard hit by the losses.
Montpelier resident Mrs. Benjamin Saath testifies that after suffering from kidney disease she used Dean's Kidney Pills and was cured. She describes relief from bearing down pains, fatigue, and nervousness, crediting the remedy for her health and recommending its continued use. The product is sold by local druggists and agents across the United States.
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