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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
4
A jumble of lines references the Montpelier Indiana post office with class matter note and stray quotes about Rogeleske money shopping Christmas and a California highwayman remark. The fragmentary text hints at broader editorial remarks and media concerns.
The text mocks Democrats and Mars Henry Watterson, suggesting he may rejoin if faced with digestion and editorial duties on the GOP. It alludes to widespread drinking in southern states and hints at political maneuvering ahead of January, implying rising partisan tension.
Hon Geo Bruce Cortelyou is named a trustee of the New England Conservatory of Music in a tribute to his musical printing work at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He is recognized for his contributions to the engraving of notes and music.
State call urges Blackford county Democrats to gather at Hartford City courthouse on Saturday afternoon December 28 at 2 oclock to select delegates for the district convention at Peru on Thursday January 2. Delegates allotted to Blackford: Barris township three, Jackson two, Licking one, Washington township one.
An advertisement analogizes the stomach to a churn, claiming a foul stomach taints all ingested items and blood. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for biliousness and a host of skin and blood ailments, urging readers to request a booklet with medical authorities.
An approved pivoted rural delivery box allows carriers to reach and pull the box from the vehicle using a rod. A weather resistant design makes it possible to retrieve mail in rain and the box automatically returns to its normal position. A simple distance device signals whether mail is present, reducing time spent leaving the vehicle.
Roll J N McConkey and Charley Schmidt traveled to Fort Wayne on business. Mrs Linda Ballinger funeral held at Asbury with Rev Redding. Templeton Bros. bought a horse last week. Dr Kirkpatrick spent days in Indianapolis. Mrs Cramer and several others on sick list. Della Palmer visiting Hartford City. Scarlet fever quarantines affect Formans and a Roll child. Revival at Farrville ended. Roll families plan moves to Hisinger property and a western farm location. New Year’s Eve literary at Holl school in the new building promised. Watch paper for date.
Mrs Rinard had dinner with Mrs Lem Wikel on Friday. Crystal Burnaworth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Burnaworth, has been ill. Albert Bonham and Mrs Wikel with daughters Golda May and Cecile visited Wa Speulding and family Sunday. Miss Olive Wright stayed in Hartford City with friends. Lem Wikel visited Lima Ohio for business. Fred Fettie and family spent Monday with Sol Henlser's parents. An entertainment at Slater school house is planned for next Monday afternoon. Mrs Rivard visited Mr and Mrs Albert Burnsworth Saturday. Wm Speulding helped Albert Heeks with his outward work Monday. Nelson White was in the area last Monday. Joe Pierce visited his mother-in-law Mrs Rivard Monday.
Lee L. Carson has come back from the Indian Territory oil field where he was employed for several months.
A discussion on the duties of a councilman centers on adjusting assessments for the High Street improvement valued at $25,000. Citizens' concerns and potential shifts in cost to other services surface as the council weighs equitable taxation and possible backlash from residents.
Mrs J Kuttler visited Miss Spear on Friday. Marie Kuttler spent Friday afternoon in Hartford City. Misses Wyandt and Cale with Madden relatives near Indianapolis also noted. Lewis Schwartzkopf attended a Pleasantdale gathering last Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Wm Spaulding and son visit Andrim Beeks and family. I A Place makes a business trip to Bluffton. Lola Minclear and son visit Mrs Albert Byes. Joe Emory and family guests of Sam Emory and wife. Almeda Beeks calls on Mrs Vleworth Lambert. J A Flace guest of Fre mont Harvey and wife. Mrs John Spoesr visits Davie Spear family. Jake Kuttlerang family call on Wo Williams family. Hazel Pesrod dines with Mrs Albert Beeks. Frank Rodgers calls on Wm Williams. Mrs Lambert of Hartford City visits son L Lambert. Almeda Beeks and sons guests of Mrs Wm Spaulding. Mrs John Sparks visits sister Mrs L Lambert. Rabbit busters to kill tricks this week.
Bishop Matthews of Chicago delivered the dedicatory services at Pleasantdale church on Sunday morning. Over six hundred dollars were retired to cover prior expenses and fund a pew hitch rack a cement walk and steps. Other items note butchered days and family visits including baby news and social visits among locals.
An 19th century advert promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup described as a gentle bowel aid for colds. It claims no opiates or narcotics and is sold by Pionser Drug Store. The copy emphasizes ease and safety for children.
Dr F M Dickinson and his wife completed the required residence period on their 169 acre South Dakota homestead near Draer and are entitled to full possession. They traveled from Bluffton to Petroleum and back, while planning to till more land next summer and resume medical practice.
Evangelist Itill delivers a sermon for believers not yet receivers, outlining three classes of people and the biblical path to salvation. The audience reacts, several attendees decide to accept Christ, and a sequence of meetings follows at Dii worth's restaurant and a men only saloon session at 6:45, with church service at 7:30.
Mrs Ntout who had been visiting with John Simonrton eld fem my and John Shall and family for the past three weeks returned to her home in Hastfield City this afternoon.
A Ft Wayne meat dealer, George Grinwold, won a city court ruling on the state pure food law. Judge Skelton held the law aims to warn and educate sellers before punishment for non compliance. Grinwold testified his meat was clean and fit for sale despite exposure to dust and dirt, and the court deemed selling meat a continuous process with limited infection risk.
Smoke House hosted a bowling tournament opening with two teams the Bijnea and the Greys. The Greys won two of the two games played while standings show Blues Grays Hardee Vie Robesco 210 Reed 170 Lauacers 207 Timmons 166 Good Iy2 Worster 160 Scot 168 Won Leather Greys 2 1 667 Blues 16F ob.
Montpelier coal dealers report a chestnut coal shortage as shipments are exhausted. Several dealers say orders are sold in advance and only limited stock remains, with demand outpacing supply in the city and surrounding area.
Mrs. Bennett leads a new high school double quartet in Montpelier Public School. The first meeting and practice drew strong interest from many male voices, with plans for holiday rehearsals and a future public appearance. Names of members to be announced.
An advertisement claims a liver and bowel condition can be quickly ended by Dr. Kings New Life Price with a money back guarantee at Bonge Maddox drug store. It notes a staffing change at a local store with Warren Grey traveling to Lawrenceville and Weert Gray replacing him.
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