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Newspaper

Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

2

Medical Discovery touted for coughs and chest illnesses

The text praises glycerine based medicines including Golden Medical Discovery for chronic coughs bronchial throat and lung conditions. It claims nutritive demulcent antiseptic and antiferment properties boosting efficacy of root extracts like Black Cherry Bloodroot and Golden Seal. Quotes Dr J Finley Ellingwood affirming digestive benefits and notes lack of alcohol in the preparation.

Pierce J. Finley Ellingwood M. D Bennett Med. College Chicago Sachen Medical Iiscovery EB. V. Pierce Buffalo, N. Y Nativ

Stricken in Bed Aged County Official Father Dies

Coroner W E Thornton investigated the death of Elza Modlin 74 a resident of Ireality for 16 years and former Grant county resident. The death resulted from a heart attack amid reports of his hardy health and active farming life. He is survived by daughter Elizabeth and son Wm P Modlin Hartford City. his wife had died earlier.

Elza Modlin Modlin Mr. Modlin Eaton Elizabeth Grant County Wm. P. Modlin Hartford City

Indiana corn dominates prize winners at Omaha exposition

Indiana farmers swept prizes at the World's Fair corn show in Omaha. Scott R. Walker won the top prize in the north central zone, the event's highest honor. Indiana claimed third and fourth in the above class, nearly taking the grand sweepstakes as thousands competed for ribbons and prize money ranging from $500 to $30 per ear.

Indiana Omaha Neb Chicago Scott R. Walker North Central

County Earns Interest From City and County Funds

Interest on city and county funds paid into the treasury totals a large sum. In November the county printed 236.12 dollars. Banks paid portions: Citizens State 59.29, First National 37.85, Blackford County 58.85. Farmers' Deposit Bank of Montpelier 38.54, First National of Montpelier 41.58. Interest rate at 2 percent per annum on daily balances. Previously it went to banks or treasurers.

Citizens State Bank First National Blackford County Farmers’ Deposit Bank of Montpelier First National of

Card of Thanks for Adda Martin

The notice thanks neighbors and friends for acts of kindness after the death and burial of Adda Martin. It notes appreciation for comforting words from a minister and funeral music and urges reading the Herald’s advertising to plan holiday shopping.

Adda Martin

Indiana Oil Field Output Slips With Eleven Wells Dug

Indiana sees eleven new wells in a week with total production of 258 barrels. The spread includes Camden with four wells at 75 barrels, Keystone two wells at 81 barrels, Geneva two wells at 23 barrels, Marion two wells at 70 barrels, and Montpelier one well at 60 barrels. Prices are not expected to rise in the near term.

Indiana Camden Keystone Geneva Marion Montpelier

Fired Shot On Sidewalk In Front Of Beaty Grocery

Walter Hughes, from Wahash via North Dakota claims, fired a revolver on the sidewalk in front of F. M. Beaty’s on West Huntington. He was jailed, pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined one dollar and costs, with concealed weapon charge postponed for review.

Walter Hughes Wahasd North Dakota Dragae F. M. Beaty West Huntington Street Hughes Huggins Beaty Squire Silla Wabash

Receiver's Sale of Montpelier Park Lands Slated

On December 23 1908 at 2 pm the Montpelier Fair and Driving Park assets including 45.45 acres of land race track buildings and appurtenances will be sold at public auction in Montpelier Indiana. The tract lies in Blackford County described by section township and range with the sale terms cash or one third cash and two thirds payable in six months and one year secured by mortgage. John M Bonham as Receiver.

C. W. Kinnan Montpelier Indiana Montpelier Fair and Driving Park Montpelier Fair Towit Township 24 Blackford County Main Street Maid Main Street White Montevelier Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company

Notice to nonresident defendant Knittle case in Indiana court

In Blackford county circuit court January term 1909 Alice I. Knittle sues William B. Knittle. Complaint No. F6 1 affiant states defendant Williams H B Knittle is not a resident of Indiana. Plaintiff urges appearance by January 25 next term, 1909, or demur. hearing will proceed in absence. Seal and date affixed in Hartford City.

State of Indiana Blackford County Blackford Alice I. Knittle William B. Knittle John Boyd Williams HB. Krittle Hartford City Hartford

Art Exhibit Delights Public but Draws Sparse Attendance

An exhibit of 200 reproductions from the Horace K. Turner company of Boston closed at the Montpelier public library after four days. Patrons praised the collection though turnout was modest, with estimated four day proceeds under $45, enough to buy a small picture for each grade room. The coming Christmas season likely reduced visits.

Public Horace K. Turner Company Boston Montpelier

Laundry changes proprietors in Troy with new owner

J. E. Bain sold the Troy Laundry to Jack Wilson of Muncie who takes immediate possession. Wilson, former Star Laundry foreman, vows top quality work and prompt service to make Troy Laundry second to none. A new shirt and collar machine will be added as soon as possible. Bain plans to devote time to his water softener invention.

J. E. Bain Troy Jack Wilson Muncie Wilson Star Bain

County Assessors of State Meet in January

Parks M. Martin, member of the state tax board, announced dates January 12 13 and 14 for the annual meeting of county assessors with the state tax board. The sessions will cover state taxables and valuation standards from the assessor viewpoint. The aim is to ensure uniform valuation across neighboring counties and inform taxpayers about taxation on the same basis. The meeting will be held in room 17 at the state house.

Parks M. Martin State Tax Board Asid Martin Hia State Hose

Weddings in Jackson Township Surprise Guests

In Jackson township a minor wedding surprised a wide circle of friends. Bride Endora McIntire, daughter of Richard and Mia McIntire, wed Clement V. Riggs a local prominent farmer who has a home ready. This followed a second McIntire wedding earlier in the week.

Jackson Township Endora McIntire Mia Richard McItire Clement V. Riggs McIntire Charlies Albert McIntire

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Wallreeds F. McArdle Transportation and Mechanical Clover Fea Walienal Correspondence School Raireading Michigan Ave 36Th St Sevesth St Washington, D. C W.E. Thornton Lloyd Martin Miss Clara Martin The Herald John M. Bonham Wkly Jackson Prarpace Medical Co Titusville Bradford D. 8. Smith Butte Mont Gus P. Swander Care Newbro Drug C Butte, Mont Diamond Street Titusville, Pa HOY Hardware CO Ideal Coal & Feed Co Buis Otney & Mel Atlantic Pacific
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