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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
4
The piece notes Gov LaFollette convening a legislature session to keep Wisconsin aligned while he pursues a Senate seat. It criticizes insurance magnates for graft and hints at political maneuvering and state politics amid national ambitions.
New Yorker residents are alerted to violent actions in Mexico linked to individuals accused of life insurance fraud. The notice implies danger from organized acts targeting those connected to fraudulent schemes. Authorities provide cautionary guidance for travelers and correspondents.
Scientists debate whether the recently observed sky object is a genuine comet or a different kind of celestial body. The discussion centers on behavior, composition, and origins versus earlier comet observations.
A cryptic note hints that ongoing insurance fraud schemes may involve a reference to a "friend up the river" tied to members of the Sing Sing force, suggesting a looming escalation or organized connection.
Mr Odell declares he will not retire from Republican leadership in New York. The piece suggests the party itself may face retirement or upheaval despite his stance, signaling potential shifts within the GOP structure.
The remark suggests Senator Depew would have avoided trouble if his cantankerous friend, who visits annually, had joined Andy Hamilton in Paris, implying a missed alliance that could have influenced events.
Marion sportsmen led by Captain Anthony George say quails are scarce in the county due to ground contamination by salt water and oil in streams. They cite hard winter and deep snows as aggravating factors that reduced foraging and caused higher mortality.
The Epworth League of the M. E. Church held a monthly meeting with officer elections. D. F. Shannon was chosen president, Raleigh Shade 1st vice, Cleola Chaney 2nd vice, Bessie Hayes 3rd vice, Retta Krumbaugh 4th vice, Clyde Byerly secretary, Lena Shannon treasurer, and Myra Simons pianist.
Consumers rush after health fads in a plea for prompt relief from liver and stomach trouble. The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy at McDowell & Jordan's drug store with a 25 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction.
The Wells County Farmers Institute will be held January 15 and 16 in the courtroom. Instructors are listed as Thome and Lockridge though little is known about them to local officers. The program remains unprepared.
A Masonville Iowa writer touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for piles including bleeding itching and protruding piles. The ad claims it also treats cuts burns and injuries and lists McDonell Jordan Druggists as the seller for 25 cents.
Mrs. Jack Wining died shortly before midnight after a difficult childbirth Sunday that required sacrificing the infant to save the mother's life. Born Pearl Fox in Reedsburg Pa on September 17 1916 she moved with her family to Hartford City as a child and married Jack Vinings on March 19 1898. She leaves her husband her parents and siblings and was active in the Eastern Star and L A T M. Funeral services will be held Friday at two oclock from her residence with O E S L O T M officiating and burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Bluffton Banner reports Jackson township contractors paused for winter after finishing 22 miles of a 42 mile gravel road. Work resumes next spring with surveys done, grade partial, and ready access to gravel and tools. A remaining swamp section across lakes poses engineering challenges.
The Blackford county farmers institute committee completed the program for a three day session to run January 4 to 6. The opening day will feature talks on domestic science led by the Ladies Auxiliary and Mrs M M Mathers of Kansas, with speakers E C Martindale of Hancock County and J H Bone of Tippecanoe known for their reputation.
Sixty two wells were completed in Indiana last week with nine dry holes. Average production fell seven barrels due to a weak Delaware field. In Madison county five wells produced two barrels in total. New wells in Wells Jay and Randolph counties helped keep the average up. Blackford county saw only two wells drilled, one dry and one yielding five barrels. A diphtheria case is reported in a city house on South Main Street with quarantined premises. five year old Francis Boyd contracts the illness from his ill brother Robert.
Farmers report doce husking corn and James Farr had corn shredded. Families gather for Thanksgiving meals with Schwartzkopf and Kuttler relatives in Hartford City and Defiance. Miss Blount Kuttler and Wobn visit Washington township. cold spells enable skating. Community members attend a funeral in Hartford City and teacher's association events.
Atkins Conner returns from Virginia with two daughters Mabel and Millie. Jacob Haflick and wife welcome a baby girl. Lena Kerring has returned home to Muncie after visiting nearby. Fred Stucky supplies pork to pumpers after butchering several hogs. Burr Palmer and Ben Alexander, attending a Fort Wayne business college, visit family in Koil over Thanksgiving.
The community resumes work after vacation as families like J A Jarrett and Frank Jarrett share meals with neighbors. Thomas Conner arrives from Virginia to work in the oil field while a revival continues at Union Chapel with plans for Rev Mow's Salem meeting and upcoming Jeff shooohouse sermon.
The town notes winter’s grip with snow and family updates. Mrs Gee keeps bunny indoors. Humphrey’s health flags. Thanksgiving travels to Hartford City noted for Wm Staut and son Charles. Protracted meetings at U B church. Sunday school small due to weather.
Ruth Lockwood visits her mother Mrs John Brittenham as Air Line meeting continues. C W Underwood and family visit his mother near Roll. Sam Jones funeral held at Poneto. Inez Smithen visits Mrs Wm Lockwood. Roe Courtney infant ill. Ed Cassel family improving. S R Buchanan visits Montpelier on business. Clem Holderbaum runs Petroleum meat market. Chas Ainsworth returns from Kentucky trip.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Speece entertained relatives and friends at their country home west of town. Guests included J E Jackson and family of Montpelier Samuel Banter and family Mrs Nancie Berry and daughter Stella Alfred Bonham William Hugon of Hartford City Miss Forest Speece of Winamac Miss Manda Geeing of Ohio Daniel Sills and James Waugh.
Speaker Cannon awarded Indiana representatives favorable committee assignments. Fred Landis secured a seat on the public buildings and grounds committee after a tight race, while Congressman Crumpacker drew a less desired spot in the Cherokee strip on the Democratic side.
Indiana railroads report gross earnings of 218 567 693.16 for year ending June 30 1905 across 48 lines. Disbursements total 204 568.44, with 53 654 126 passengers carried and 31 996.69 miles operated, including 27 442.21 owned by roads.
Advertised list includes Mr John Allen Mrs W M Adams J H Anderson gas Brineman Frank C Burton Frank Christmer Jobo Collins Chas Carmen Andy Clark Robt Carpenter Sam Cothrelle Tom Hillson James A Warker Cary Hawkins H B Harris EF Guston W H Hoyne M D M K Gawthorne L A LaVoire John Pitcher M E Shockey Mrs Simons Clark Elsie Chapman Miss Irene Davis Blanch Miller Edna McCrea Thel Norton Helen Bond Anna Miller Ed Pedigreed Stock Ed Practical Carryman E A Smith P M.
The Rev. O. D. Moore of Harpersville New York recounts suffering agony from a persistent cough after a grip sleep was spent upright. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols with curing the cough and saving him from consumption. Drugstore McDowell Jordan offers 50 cent and 1.00 bottles with a trial bottle free.
A Pennsylvania switching crew cut five cars into Gus Andris’s dwelling at West Washington Street on Monday evening. The impact knocked the house from its foundation and scattered supper dishes while the stove and glass front were demolished. Mud on the street caused the derailment and cars diverted toward the Andris home as Mr and Mrs Andris were about to sit to dinner.
In a quoted exchange Mrs Black admits I did it myself while defending her husband amid the sensational case. The dramatic moments center on a judge tied to the ear biting incident and the protective claim of Mrs Black.
Quotable line attributed to Butler about stubborn character and belief ownership.
Geo W Hoffman of Harper Was P indicates chronic stomach and liver trouble overcome by Electric Bitters after a seven year fight. He urges others to use the medicine, claiming it cured his bad case and will do the same for customers. Sold with a guarantee by RicDonell & Jordan druggists at about 50 cents a bottle.
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William A. Jamison applies to Blackford County Indiana commissioners for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in Montpelier in a two story brick building on High street. The sale area is 19 by 66 feet with public viewing from the street. The entry notes he is a male resident over twenty one and has resided in city and township for over ninety days. The application is to be considered at the January 1906 session.
A male resident of Harrison township Blackford County Indiana will apply to the Blackford County Board of Commissioners at the January 1906 session for a one year license to sell spiritous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in a first story 23 ft 6 in by 50 ft 6 in brick room facing Main Street Montpelier Indiana. The sale and on premises drinking privilege would operate in a single unpartitioned area within a two story brick building lot four in block six in the original town plat belonging to Montpelier. John Z Steck applicant.
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