Indiana State Teachers Meet To Convene In Indianapolis
Professor L E Kelley received the 56th annual Indiana State Teachers Association programs for the December 28 29 and 30 session in Indianapolis. The Claypool hotel will host with Gov Marshall speaking on the 29th. Many county and city superintendents urge broad teacher attendance and Montpelier teachers expected to join.
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L. E. Kelley
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Claypool Hotel
Marshall
Montpelier
United Telephone to Offer Free Government Weather Reports
Beginning next Monday the United Telephone Co will provide a free government weather report each morning. It will be available to city schools and patrons who call central. Forecasts cover 36 hours from receipt until 8 pm next day and a weather signal flag set is recommended for the high school.
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United Telephone Co
Three Drunks Detained Then Released In Montpelier
Three men arrested by Marshal Reynolds for drinking were jailed but released once sober due to lack of funds for a fine. The trio included a tramp mower, Tony the blacksmith employed by Charles Koop, and Ben Nutter a farmer previously fined for indecent exposure.
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Montpelier
Marshal Reynolds
Tony
Charles
Will Save Finger In Hunting Accident
Frankie Twibell a Keystone youth was shot in the left hand while hunting near Montpelier. The thumb finger was blown away and the ring finger badly shattered but doctors expected to save it after a second dressing. He declined to name the shooter Cebert Abshire age 16 is the shooter’s grandson. Miss Mary Bales leaves for Davenport Iowa for the winter with relatives.
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Frankie Twibell
Keystone
Montpelier
Twibell
Herald
Cebert Abshire
Free Jewel Boxes For Herald Subscriptions
Contest offers a gold finished Jewel Box to each contestant who brings or sends subscriptions for the Herald to the office by 4 o clock Friday evening December zath. Readers are urged to participate and support the paper.
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Herald
Montpelier
Wells
Blackford
Montpelier City Bonds Status and Sinking Fund
The city has no bonds due and a sinking fund of 10 000 to 11 000 not in use, ready to redeem bonds if any holder wants cash. The total bonded debt is about 17 890, with only 74 remaining after deductions, highlighting prudent public funds management and low current tax burden.
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Montpelier
Indiana
Millikan Specials Edge Pennville In Tight 25 18 Win
Millikan's Specials visited Pennville last night and upset the city team 25 to 18 in a fast contest. The locals pulled away in the final ten minutes after a closely contested start, with Brubaker Poff and Johnson leading the lineup and McCormick as substitute. Next week Millikan aims to play Petroleum here if a court can be secured.
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Millikan
Pennville
Brubaker
Poff
Johnson
Perry
Goodin
Roy McCormick
Pennville City
Elliot
Edmondson
Hoover
Hardup
Scarlet fever quarantine in Hartford City halts spread
Five cases of scarlet fever are under quarantine in Hartford City as the health officer works to stamp out the disease before it spreads.
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Hartford City
Barn Ball and a Liquor License Bid in Indiana
A Montpelier game ends 41 16 as players adapt to a barn floor amid hay and stable crowds. A second notice seeks a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors on the ground floor room of a Montpelier building with detailed parcel description for the public hearing.
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Bluffton
Wells County
Hoyle
Montpelier
Indiana
Harrison Township
Blackford County
Board of Commissioners
Court House
Hartford City
Simpsons
Simpson
West High Street
FARMERS MAY TAKE STOCK IN FIAT ELEVATOR
The Fiat grain elevator near the C B and C depot is nearing completion. Originally Harris and Page planned a partnership for a grain elevator and grist mill, but reports indicate farmers may organize a stock company to operate it. Competition with Petroleum and Van Buren elevators is sought.
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Fiat
John Harris
Harris
William N. Page
Montpelier
Petroleum
Pennville
Bluffton News
Ira P. Nelson Spends Sunday with Family at Home
Ira P. Nelson arrived home last night to spend Sunday with his family.
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Ira P. Nelson
Rules for voting and securing subscriptions in contest
The notice explains how voters must decide before arriving at the office and outlines a contest plan. It states closing date rules, possible postponement, extra ballot boxes at banks, and two week window for sealed envelopes with subscription funds. It promises fairness, available envelopes, and election guidance to favor active participants.
Application for intoxicating liquor sale permit filed 1909
Of Indiana, over 21 years, not a habitual drunkard, resident 90 days prior to filing, and fit to be entrusted with sale of intoxicating liquors. Dated December 1, 1909. Richard H. Cook. Waltz and Emshwiller, Attorneys for Applicant.
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Indiana
Kilander Seeks Wells County State Representative Nomination
R A Kilander of Jackson township Wells county is campaigning for the Democratic nomination for state representative. He will face veteran incumbent Merriman in a hot race. Kilander resides four miles west of Montpelier and is well regarded by locals who hope he wins.
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R.A. Kilander
Jackson Township
Wells County
Ossian
Merriman
Wilander
Montpelier
Kilander
Bluffton Grants 25 Year Artificial Gas Franchise
After months of wrangling the Bluffton city council unanimously granted an artificial gas franchise to the Indiana Lighting Company for 25 years with a 35 year term noted. The company must file a written acceptance in 30 days and Mayor Hamilton will sign upon filing. The rate is set at $1.60 per 100 cubic feet.
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Bluffton
Indiana Lighting Company
Big Gas Corporation
Hamilton
Perpetual Natural Gee
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Montpelier Elg
Rules
Ombiana
Ty Marshal
Reynolds
Mary Bales
Davenport
Iowa
Malbar
United States
Wabash Ave
Samuel Elk. Piano Co
Chicago
Poehlmann
the Herald
Farm Life
The
Zoth
Council
Millikan Specials
High Scool
Fiat Elevator Stock Company
Ily
Richard H. Cook
Waltz & Emshwiller, Atty’s
R. A. Kilander
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