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Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1909

Page

8

Arthur Hart Snares Giant North American Eagle

Arthur Hart killed a six foot nine inch great North American eagle in a woods south of town. The 15 pound bird was a young specimen with solid black back and gray spine stripe. Hart gave the eagle to Vaughn Twibell to mount with Charles Cray, a local taxidermist. Cray has mounted other notable specimens including a snow owl.

Arthur Hart America Hart Vaughn Twibell Charles Croy Croy

Young Ladies Nominated In Heralds Piano Contest

The Herald launches a piano contest with prizes including a $400 piano and periodic special awards. A jewel box and a $250 gold watch go to top readers or counties based on subscriptions and votes. Nominations listed include Elizabeth West Lena Johnson Edythe West Pauline Shields Dollie Huff Lora Baker Mary Ely Shisy Kelley Pearl Brown Bessie Bugh Maud Sullivan Leona Pittinger Dale Williamson Anna Bares Pearl Bright.

The Herald Wells County Blackford County Jackson Tp Wells Co Elizabeth West Laveria Smethwist Lena Johnson Edythe West Pauline Shields Dollie Huff Washington Tp. Blackford Co Lora Baker Mary Ely Shisy Kelley Pearl Brown Bessie Bugh

Montpelier Residents Plan Two Month Deer Hunt in Louisiana

Mr Harve Lancaster Robert Lambert and William Stotts from Montpelier travel to Waverly Louisiana thirty miles from Vicksburg Mississippi for a two month deer and bear hunting expedition. They will pass Cincinnati and Chattanooga before arriving in Vicksburg then back to the woods. Lambert holds a prior deer record of forty two in past seasons.

Harve Lancaster Robert Lambert William Stotts Montpelier Waverly Louisiana Vicksburg Mississippi Cincinnati Chattanooga Tenn Mr. Lancaster Mr. Lambert Stotts Virginia Indiana Lambert

Piano Voting Contest invites nominees to contact office

The Herald calls all nominated young ladies to call or write by Saturday Dec 18 to confirm participation and receive instructions. It warns that prizes cost a lot and the contest may be postponed without sufficient interest, urging 30 to 50 workers to ensure a winner need not recruit many subscribers.

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Joseph Burns Applies Bright Hope for State Victory

Hon Joseph Burns of Wells county a former legislator visited Montpelier this morning for business and engaged in a political discussion. He stated it is his candid opinion the democratic party will win the state by 40000. He offered to discuss his reasons with any who come.

Joseph Burns Wells County Montpelier Joe

Funeral Services for G. W. Motts at South Main Church

Funeral services for G. W. Motts were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the South Main Street Christian church. Motts was an old soldier and local G A R members were in charge of arrangements.

G. W. Motts South Main Street Christian Church

Worker Seriously Injured By Falling Flask At Steel Mill

Jake Wright a night shift employee at the steel mill was struck on the head and shoulders by a 300 pound flask labeled number 26 that fell from a car Wright was guiding on the runway He was rendered unconscious and an ambulance took him home where a doctor treated a scalp wound and bruises to the shoulders and back The injury appears less serious than feared and recovery is expected within one or two weeks if no internal damage is found

Jake Wright Steen Wright

May Benefit Tentatively Planned by L. E. Harding

Harding of Montpelier considers holding a Sunday night benefit at the Star theater to aid needy families with fuel clothing and food. He plans to decide date and recipients of receipts after conferring with locals.

L. EB. Harding Star Theater Montpelier

Manmoth Rack Et Offers Fancy Combs and Jewelry

Retail ad notes a selection of fancy combs barettes bracelets and fashion pins at the Manmoth Rack et with quality guaranteed. Product assortment emphasizes decorative accessories for personal adornment. Price and location details are not provided.

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