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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
4
A small public notice from the Montpelier Indiana post office shows an official mailing address in Herald Block North Main Street and indicates second class matter status.
Fragmentary lines allege Bryan plotting a Roosevelt Bryan style ticket amid cries for justice. References to Dr Wiley and a future sausage analysis appear as odd historical asides. Police monitor an affinity bureau linked to a matrimonial agency.
People who never complained of financial stringency before generally have a few remarks to make once the races are over. The remark reflects post race sentiment and concern over costs and budgeting following the event.
On Secretary Taft's return to Washington his first question will be as to what his friends of the Roosevelt administration have done with his candidacy for President.
A historical note on a planned project in Los Angeles described as the crookedest railroad in the world and the hope that the venture won’t require a cadre of crooked managers.
The passage questions Bryan’s motive to seek a second nomination. It notes his legal mindset and recalls the motto about reaping returns for actions done by others. It also claims Bryan is already serving a second term in the White House.
Mrs Helle Hedge hosts Chauncey Plaster this week. Albert Beeks family illness with chicken pox. Charlies Montgomery of Bluffton dines with Adrim Beeke. Mabel Minniear visits mt Etna. Albert Beeks on Hartford City trip. Speulding family Sunday visit with Antrim Beeks. Jobo Spear family Sunday with David Spear. Florence Vance dined with Alma Beeks. Cleo Burden called on Spear sisters. John Spear and Margarert Minniear visited.
Elmer Blount and wife visited her parents Riley Mansfield Gadeife. Jobo and Martio Fease were at the county seat on Monday. O M Garrett called at Hartford City on business. Walt Norton is very ill at his father's home. Several locals attended the county commissioners court to discuss a ditch. Gideon Kesler and family visited Hal Norton. Frank Jackson husked corn for Dan Garringer. Esther Dearduff visited Blanche Jackson. Isaac Rogers buying fine stock. A drugstore advertisement promotes Preventies to curb colds and pneumonia with 48 tablets, 26 cents.
A suit for possession was heard before Squire Marsh in Keystone. Albert Spaulding seeks to eject Carl Proctor from a farm alleging breach of contract while Proctor claims he provided board and that Spaulding was often absent. The justice took the case under advisement.
Mrs. W A Miller and son Henry visited her parents last Thursday. Marie Kuttler spent time with friends in Hartford City. Christ Hiser tended Jake Schwartzkopf last Monday. Several district residents attended a revival at Bethel last Sunday evening. Carl Hiser and Jake Miller helped Jake Kuttler build last week. Mrs. B Kuttler and daughter Marie called on Mrs. W A Miller in Montpelier last Tuesday. Grandma Schwartzkopf is ill. Mrs. George Braitinger and daughter Caroline and son Sebar of Montpelier visited Simon Kettler last Sunday. A gang of gypsies were seen in the vicinity last Saturday begging and telling fortunes. Ernest Rinard called on J Schwartzkopf last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Hiser and sons went to Hartford City last Sunday.
Carmel residents Otto Pugh and family visited Henry and Mrs Twarp. Bethel churchgoers joined by neighbors from the area attended services. Walter Norton died at his parents’ home Sunday evening. O M Garrett traveled to Michigan to visit his daughter Grace for eight days. Chas Mansfiedd stayed with Marius Garrett over the weekend. Blanche Jackoon visited Esther Dearduff.
Mrs. Jesse Steed and Mr and Mrs Sam Wikle visit. dinners shared with Risard and Carpenter families. Hartford City residents Thomas Wright Olive Wright and Nora Spaulding visit kin. Isaac Spaulding and Eddie host Dan Spaulding family. May Marquess and Harriets Bales join relatives. surveyor Herley was in the area.
Public notice to Montpelier Indiana residents of petition to disannex parts of Second Addition including lots 285 to 324 339 to 350 369 to 379 and Park tract bounded by Maple Park and Laoe street. Hearing before Common Council January 8 1908 at 8 pm. Signatories include Rowland Zeigler Michael Gensel Gerrard Gerrard Pulse Holtzapple.
The Clerk of Montpelier Indiana announces a petition to dissolve portions of The Franklin Land and Mining Company's First Addition to Montpelier city. The hearing is set before the Common Council on January 7 at eight o clock p m. Citizens and officials named include Georg Zeigler James Rowlard George W Thomson William E Thomaor John A Moyer and Jennie Hoyer.
HW B Save drove to Jackson township to survey the Clarinds Koott ditch plan from the smaller lakes toward the Salavonia river. The design aims to drain low lands with no fall to the river, though questions remain about converting lake beds into farmland. Also promoting KO DOL digestive remedy with claims of relief and natural ingredients.
The Pleasantdale United Brethren church rebuilt at a cost of about 2000 dollars will be dedicated next Sunday December 15. The new modern structure near Montpelier and Hertford City features a hot air system and guards. Bishop G M Matthews will officiate with local pastor Rev Linville assisting. Local families plan vacations and visitors are expected to join from near and far.
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