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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
12
Brooklyn club members declare marriage a failure and fear wives will see it. New York engineers discuss canal project timing with worry about completion.
The Kans City Times weighs in on international and domestic topics. It praises English parcels post and rural free delivery while criticizing monopolies and calling for the parcels post in the United States to benefit 80 million people. It mentions Roosevelt and Japan with mild critique.
Mrs Clara Farr hosted a Friday entertainment at Waugh school with a tree full of presents and Santa, aided by Mr Trussel. Ada Burson vacationed in Hartford City. Myrtie Ratliff Jennie Morrical visited Eaton. Families including Hart, Huddleston, Huffman, Orria, and Burson shared meals in Bluffton. Various calls and visits occurred among Noles, Berrier, Barbec, Montpelier, Bear Keystone, Montpelier, and Hartford City communities.
Os Wesner and brother Jesse operating oil rigs near Tilbury Canada report a wildcat well seven miles south of Tilbury producing up to 5000 barrels daily. Government oil value at 1.87 per barrel yields immense profit. landowner takes ten percent. Fire destroyed drilling derrick. landowner grants Wesner a fifty acre lease stake and an option on Wesner’s fourth interest.
Mrs. Maragry Alspach reports a postcard from Herbert A. Whitlock formerly of Montpelier Presbyterian. Written in Lahore India November 24 he has arrived from Liverpool after 26 days at Foreman Christian College where he will teach history and economics for at least two years. He praises India and sends regards to Montpelier friends.
Jobo Sala of Eric Crawford Oil Co on the John Wood farm four miles west of Montpelier mashed his right hand while pulling rods from a line. The weight of three iron rods dropped on his hand. initial fears of broken bones were not confirmed after examination. Dr. McGarrold of Roll treated the injury.
I G Burris and Mr Lain drawn jurors for the January term of the Blackford Superior Court list includes D G Dean Sylvester Flatter Amos I Nelson William D Stove Isaac Carmio Solomon Kitterman Arthur L Benner George Spaulding Jr James F Covault John D Gettys William Cole Jacob Rogers and James Osenbaugh. Jury called for Thursday of the first week.
Mrs Ira Uptigraft, 36, died Sunday morning at nine at her home fourteen miles northeast of Montpelier from tuberculosis. She leaves two daughters aged thirteen and sixteen. Funeral held yesterday at 108 am in Union Chapel with Rev Jones of the Quaker faith officiating. burial in Alberson cemetery.
B Waterman of Watertown Ohio writes that after years of epilepsy a cure was found through a doctor named King. The letter, sent via Rural Free Delivery, claims a dramatic recovery and credits a low parole treatment.
A two year Christmas prank by the so called smelling committee targets Fred Emshwiller. They steal a bogus package from his best girl while he hides a real prize a cut glass chair in the safe. Clyde Byerly and Harry Payne participate, with Payne paying $1.05 for a water job wrapped as Fred’s treasure.
A Christmas week roundup lists visitors and calls across Hariier City Montpelier and nearby farms. Includes A W Sala Mrs Myrtie Underwood Jno Underwood Eli Balsley and families with various visits and small-town errands noted before Christmas and New Year.
Public notice lists creditors and names including Mr Wm Blom Cox Will McMillem Jobo Maynor Mrs Minnie Gard Delia Harris Maggie Phelleps Miss Ted Dixson Bitda Sheriden Lydie Shook Sawed Veneer Co T Palmer P M for the sale or settlement actions dated December 22, 1906.
W L Gill of Bowie Texas reported a severe cough and consumption left him near death at 90 pounds. After using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds he gained over 90 pounds more than double his weight and says he is cured. Bonve and Maddox druggists offer 50 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles with a free trial bottle.
Mrs. O. H W. Shull returns to Benton Harbor Michigan with son in law R J Crosbie. They visited a Marshall restaurant as they figure a purchase plan. Crosbie will decide tonight or tomorrow if he joins the Wolverines.
The piece recounts how Mrs Goose, known as Mother Goose, allegedly inspired Thomas Fleet to publish Mother Goose melodies after his child’s birth. It notes the 1719 dating and a two copper price, while acknowledging critics who credit Perrault’s 1607 Contes de ma Mère loue and the earlier French folklore use of the name.
A Vermont farm meteorite triggers a landowner tenant dispute over mineral rights. The landlord asserts ownership of minerals on land, the tenant counters the meteorite is on the ground and not part of the farm, and a revenue officer arrives with a truck to claim the meteorite for the government as an import duty issue.
The One elas hotel limits its safe liability to 250 dollars after incidents where guests repeatedly drew out valuables. A wife once withdrew money during a six month stay, while the husband later sued after their divorce revealed the loss. The hotel cites previous experiences and now restricts compensation.
A pale Anglo Indian argues that the so called cholera belt is a real girdle worn by foreign residents of India. He describes winter belts of heavy wool and summer belts of light wool worn day and night even in extreme heat. He notes many Anglo Indians have dozens of belts and contends they prevent cholera, claiming he has never seen a wearer seized by the disease.
An anecdote from the London Standard recalls how Kipling chose his famous title. While reading by lamp in his study the light failed and Kipling exclaimed that he had it: The Light That Failed.
An overview notes Mathew Buchinger known as the man fish, a noted oddity of his era. He lacked hands arms and legs with two finlike growths from his shoulders and several rows of back scales. His eyes were lidless and his mouth appeared puckered in appearance.
George Garrick brother of the celebrated David served as his devoted fixture and pack horse behind the scenes. He frequently asked if David wanted him when unseen. A wag quipped that after the demise of David Garrick the question was answered: “David wanted him.”
In a humorous exchange a young wife recalls a pastor’s speech on belief and love while the young husband jokes about love consuming anything, swapping high sentiment for comic misinterpretation as the scene unfolds.
A rich financier tells a confrere with wit that when he started in business he had nothing, while those he dealt with already had something. Independent humorous note from Independence houmaine.
The London Milling column argues that about forty odd million sacks of flour are eaten yearly in the United Kingdom mainly as bread. Bread is common in middle class and working homes, sparing in rich households, so children under sixteen likely consume about three fifths of total flour sold, making them millers’ best friends in a commercial sense.
In Spiriniah Physic 1455 the Heosi of Huoaset Stenen Gardener rises from under cook to muster cook for King Henry VIII. Wolfe Wolsey later governs royal kitchens and houses, with the chief cook serving long tenure under the king. The text notes the lord of War Wyke granting him authority within the king's household.
The judge questions a defendant about a quarrel in which the wife admits she threw five furvous at her husband while he hurled one back. She confirms the single blow struck her, prompting the judge to consider the case and possible prison time.
A fragmentary exchange hints at deception with phrases about bluff and mock Sac aorne as found in a Courier Journal page fragment. The readable text shows characters discussing risk and strategy in a tense situation.
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