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Newspaper

Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

Page

2

Auto dives into open draw. two dead in Milwaukee river

A Milwaukee auto with three men plunged into the open Oneida Street bridge draw and sank. Two occupants, Oscar Zett a board of trade member and Kunz the chauffeur, died. A. F. Solliday of Solliday Motor company was accused. The survivor was treated at the emergency hospital.

Milwaukee Wis Oneida Street Emer Hospital Oscar Zett Board of Trade Kunz A. F. Solliday Solliday Motor Company

Marked for Death Cure Claims

Mrs A C Williams of Bac Ky recounts a graveyard cough relief after using Dr King’s New Cure. She reports losing 68 pounds before recovery and asserts the medicine prevents pneumonia and heals lung throat illnesses. Available at local druggists with guarantees in small 10 cent and one dollar trial bottles.

Thirteen as unlucky superstition questioned in travel tale

A traveler and a companion debate thirteen as unlucky. The traveler dismisses the superstition while noting the thirteen colonies. the Englishman contends the caution is unwarranted, as in a Washington Star quotation.

Washington Star

Medicine That is Medicine

Fragmentary note describes a remedy claimed to heal illness by altering blood. The text appears as a historical query or proverbmatic line, mentioning medical aid and bodily symptoms without full context or identifiable sources.

Woman’s healing secret praised in period ad

An advertisement extols a female health remedy claiming to relieve menstrual and pelvic issues without a surgeon’s knife. It stresses patience and persistence, promises safety for women’s ailments, and offers free correspondence with Dr. Pellets’s regimen to regulate bowels and invigorate digestion.

Frekertet

Coming of the Girls in Kansas Politics

The campaign closed in Kansas with many women candidates winning Republican offices including deeds registrars and superintendents. Nellie Grant is highlighted as a capable, dignified candidate who ran on merit, engaged voters with calm campaigning, and built broad support without resorting to sensational tactics.

Kansas Agreguuter of Deeds Nellie Grant the Gazette Miss Grant Register of Deeds of Elk County Howard

Odd Fellows report totals and older member at grand lodge

The Grand Lodge of Indiana I O O F shows 749 lodges and 76 294 members as of June 30 with 1 376 net accessions in six months and a treasury balance of 18687. The building committee notes total construction cost 644 432 95 and decorations 17 836 56. William S Jacobs of Jeffersonville, age 85, attends the session. he joined Tabor lodge 92 in 1851 and has long served as treasurer. For sale a few good Duroc boars offered by Wm E McIntire northwest of Br... m W. and weekly.

Grand Lodge of the William S. Jacobs Jeffersonville Grand Lodge Tabor Lodge No. 92

Amish Divorce Trial Set in Adams County Case

The George E. Palle versus Joseph A. Swarts case from Adams County is scheduled for a jury trial starting Tuesday January 19 and could run most of the week. It concerns an Amish man suing church elders at Berne over alleged alienation of his wife Katie Paille after Pasile's insured property was involved, with claims the wife was persuaded to leave him after the insurer reimbursed the church. The matter draws wide interest across southern Adams County as locals plan to attend.

George E. Palle Joseph A. Swarts Adams County Berne Katie Paille Pasile Adama Portiana Commercial Review

Pennville Bank Safe Survives Fire Looting

The safe from the People's Bank at Pennville was dragged from the ruins at noon Saturday and opened to reveal cash and books intact. The safe was moved to another building. The Home Union store safe also survived with contents practically intact apart from scorched ledger backs. Grisell heirs suffered heavy losses with 71,500 insurance, owning the hardware store and Johnson grocery building.

People’s Bank Pennville Welle County William Bloxsom Viennville Home Union

Paris Overrated As Artistic Ruin For Son Of Rich Man

An eminent painter notes Europe breathes art, but Paris overstates its value for study. He cites a rich man's son who writes home after three months in Paris asking his father to decide whether he came to study painting architecture or music.

Europe Paris

Humility and Courage Share Admiration in Virtue Debates

The London Spectator notes that humility attracts respect similar to courage and warns that self praised virtue, like the Pharisee, remains distasteful. It highlights how modesty and restraint elevate character beyond sharp proclamations of virtue.

Depository Law Boosts Blackford County Earnings

Blackford county reports more than 2 000 dollars saved this year due to the new depository law. Interest on county lands for eleven months is deposited in local banks at 2 percent daily balances, preventing the treasurer from taking the interest.

Blackford County

How One Doctor Successfully Treats Pneumonia

Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the sole lung treatment used to control pneumonia. He notes repeated success in his practice and personal use by himself and his wife for coughs and colds, recommending it as superior to other cough remedies. The Pioneer drug store offers it.

W. J. Smith Sanders Ala Pioneer Drug Store

Advertised letters for Dec 19 1908 list

Measrn C X Brigham L C Martin H I D Rook James Smith Claud Pierson Mrs H J Jackson Mrs L C Martin Miss Estella Dilts appear on the ad list. Public notices run in the local paper call attention to awaiting recipients and delivery arrangements.

C. X. Brigham L. C. Martin Rook James Smith Claud Pierson H. J. Jackson Estella Dilts

Poultry Show Ends After Poor Public Interest

The Montpelier Poultry Association reports a well staged county show with about 350 chickens but insufficient public support to cover costs. With only 57 paid admissions on a busy Saturday, members decide to dissolve the show and divide remaining assets, blaming public indifference.

Montpelier Poultry Association

Why Not A Farmers Institute For Montpelier

A well known farmer asks why Montpelier lacks a farmers institute. Other towns smaller than Montpelier host successful institutes with low cost and strong turnout. An institute would unite neighbors from northern Blackford and southern Wellin counties to discuss farm matters, and the editor pledges to help make it a success.

Herald Montpelier Monntpelier Blackford Wellin

The Old Circus Foster Performance Reproduced Text

A reproduction of an old time circus poster text showcases grandiloquent language describing wondrous scenes and enchantment. The piece mentions zygodactylous birds and lore from Arabian Nights entertainments, with superintendents in courtly dress explaining details in suave terms.

Webster Lanndate

Worry and Happiness From Small Trifles

The author remarks that worry undermines happiness and urges people to avoid trifling irritants. It suggests those who receive benefits should express gratitude, while those who perform favors stay silent. The piece stresses self control and measured responses in daily life.

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised by Cameron Woman

Mrs Mary Rob_inson of Cameron West Virginia recounts a severe cold last winter that left her unable to speak above a whisper. After one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy she recovered in three days and now urges others to use it. For sale at The

Chamberlin Chamberlain Pioneer Drug Store

Busy Saturday for Merchants as Christmas Shopping Grows

Saturday saw steady business with shoppers actively buying for Christmas. Merchants anticipate strong Christmas trade continuing through the week, mirroring last year’s heavy volume.

Lame Back Relief Ad Promotes Liniment and Cloth Bindings

The notice advertises Chamberlain's Liniment for back pain. It recommends two daily applications with five minutes of palm massage, then dampen a flannel piece and bind it to the sore seat. The Pioneer is listed as the seller.

Chamberlain Eee

Deputy Smith Heads Modern Protective Association Notice

D B Smith of Davis West Virginia is listed as deputy of the Modern Protective Association with a date of May 12 708 and location Davis W Va in this notice.

D. B. Smith

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