Tragic Cottage Fire Kills Child In Montpelier Home
In Montpelier on South Washington street a two year nine month old girl Mildred Woolson died after a fire started while she played upstairs. Fire officials say the blaze began when she possibly struck a match setting curtains and clothing aflame. Her mother and grandmother found her engulfed and a physician could not save her. she died Friday morning. Survived by two brothers aged eight and five, the family immigrated from Pennsylvania and the father works in oil.
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Montpelier
Jay Woolson
South Washinton Street
Ildred
Sirs
Judelia
Acus
Mildred
Eva
Woolsons
Pearsylvania
Montpe Her
Woolson
Baptist Church
Ness
Funeral services for Mildree Yoolson's infant daughter
Funeral services were held at the residence on South Washington street for Mildree, infant daughter of Jay Yoolson and wife. A large number attended though not as many as hoped. The I O O F conducted the service, Rev. A M Hacleman offered comforting words, music was provided by Mrs J E B Kelley, and floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The infant was laid to rest in the I O O F cemetery.
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Amildree
Jay Yoolson
South Washington Street
Order
A. M. Haceleman
The
Baptist Church
Mes
J. Eb, Kelley
Griam Boelie Sault
Bincene Hendrson
Les Levering
S. GC. Vorster
F. Eemetsr
Lee Mills Cabaret Closes Amid dull times in Montpelier
Lee Mills, famed Montpelier saloon keeper, ends business as license expired and doors shut. The Indiana Brewing Co. still holds the lease. the site in the W. W. Bonge building may reopen under new management. Mills has not decided future plans. A separate note confirms Oscar Guldice received a liquor license for The Kentucky on West Huntington Street.
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Lee Mills
Montpelier
Hartford City
Mile
Mills
Indiane Brewing Co
Marlon
Asioon
W. W. Bonge
Main Street
Oscar Guldice
Kentucky
Weat
Huntington Street
Mr E E Chamberlain Featured in Local Arnis Group
Local notes highlight E E Chamberlain of B Arnis as a featured member in community martial arts circles. The report mentions his long involvement and recent demonstrations at a neighborhood event.
Harrison Township Rescue Institute Meets in Montpelier High
The sixth Harrison township rescuers institute gathered Feb. 1 1908 at Montpelier High School. County Superintendent Modlin presided with speakers including Shannop Pittenger Hart Shannon Miss Farr and Miss Parr supervising. Attendees discussed American History and Geographic Conditions and Elementary Education and adjourned to March 7.
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Harrison Township
Montpelier High School
Modlin
Caleb Mills
Horace Moon
Lewis
Shannop
Poop
Cezt Institute
Department of Public Instructions
Pittenger
Messrs
Hart
Shannon
Miss Farr
Montpelier Fair Relocates to July Horse Races
Montpelier directors decide not to hold a fair this year and instead plan a three day race meeting on July 22 23 and 24. Committees will organize immediately to attract a strong field of horses and offer good purses at the Montpelier track.
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Montpelier
Farmers Deposit Bank
Montpeper
Republicans Endorse Chas A Reeves For County Office
County Republicans meeting in four townships endorses Chas A Reeves for the Republican nomination. The resolution praises Reeves for party service and public work and pledges support and honorable means to secure his nomination.
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C. A. Reves
Chas. A. Reeves
Repubitian
Oquresa
Eeeka
New Real Estate Agent Opens Downtown Office
Jones, who sold his West High Street grocery to Milo Moore, enters real estate with an office at his South Washington Street home three doors south of Huntington Street. He invites buyers and sellers to consider his services, citing his wide circle of acquaintances and pledge to do right by patrons. Frank Smithon, a young man who previously lived in Jeff, is mentioned in passing.
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Jones
West High Street
Milo Moore
South Washington Street
Huntington Street
the Herald
5 Jones
Thie City
Jeff
Ida Howell Weds Luther H Johnson in Atlanta Texas
Miss Ida B Howell formerly of this city married Luther H Johnson at Atlanta Texas on January Jet. The wedding at Mrs Eva Miles home drew sixty guests as Ida Miles hosted a grand evening reception. Johnson, raised in Marshall Texas, has worked as an operator for the T F R B here five years. Mrs Howell, from Montpelier, has long led the millinery department at Feigul & Frambert and enjoys wide esteem. May their lives have just enough clouds to make a glorious sunset.
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Ida B. Howell
Luther H. Johnson
Atlanta
Texas
Wdhile
Howel
Record Year for U S Lumber Output Reaches New Peak
The United States produced a historic lumber volume in the last year, totaling 37,550,736 board feet with a mill value of 21 1 51 334. Shingles reached 11,858,260,000 valued at 24,155,555, and lath at 3,412,807,000 worth 1,490,570. Washington leads Douglas fir output, while yellow pine remains strong. white pine and white oak show declines since 1899.
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United States
Louieiaoa
Texas
Mississippi
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
The
Forest Service
Forester
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washingto D. U
Garden seed distribution through Congressman Rauch
The text notes early spring distribution of government seed packets to farmers in the district and mentions farmer bulletins issued daily. Farmers may request seeds and bulletins by writing to Hon. Geo. W. Rauch, with the government providing thousands of seed packages annually and improving bulletin quality through extensive agricultural department effort.
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Geo. W. Rauch
Agricultural Department
Man Proclaims Sanity Amidst Court Case
In a terse courtroom exchange, the defendant asserts he is not insane and pleads to be found sane. The hearing continues as attorneys argue mental state and responsibility for alleged actions.
Letter from John W. Terrel appeals sanity in 1908 Bluffton case
The Bluffton Banner publishes a January 30 1908 letter by John W Terrell the man connected to the Melvin Wolf slaying. He claims not insane seeks public proof of sanity and describes hospital confinement and alleged mistreatment. Terrell requests investigation of his case and publication of the letter by the Indianapolis News.
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John W. Terrel
Melvin Wolf
Ell Hsreld
Bluffton Banner
Bluffton
Michigan City
Hera
Ale
Smith
Hanily
Indianapolis News
Lucy
J. W. Terrell
Blackford County Farmers Institute Set for February Meeting
Preparations are underway for the eighteenth annual Blackford County Farmers Institute to be held at the court house on February 11 and 12. Otis Crane of Lebanon and E C Martindale of Wilkinson are on the program. Martindale is a familiar speaker and Cranz is a poultry expert promising useful information. Miss Bertha Miller of Franklin will give several addresses aimed at women attendees. Prizes will be awarded for the best corn exhibited by boys from last year’s entrants, with additional prizes offered and many planning to enter.
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Blackford County Farmers’ Institute
Otis Crane
Lebanon
Ind
E. C. Martiedale
Wilkinson
Martindale
Cranz
Bertha Miller
Franklin
Dean's Kidney Pills Advert Mayhem and Odd Almanac Notes
An 1908 advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonials from A. Saith of Montpelier Vermont praising relief from kidney disease after two boxes. The piece also notes February 1908 will have five Saturdays and references Leap Year and wage-pay schedules. A stray item mentions Thomas Dodds and a tripick from Edward in Moora Texas and a bee incident.
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Bright
Mortelier
A. Saith
Monroe
Montpelier
Jod
Dean
Mioweer
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Unite States
Leases Sold for 4900 in Nottingham Township Oil Field
W A Kunkel as receiver for Mutual Oil Company sold at court house auction the Nottingham township leases to Johnsson Bell of Bradford Pa for 1400. The properties include Torres Radabaugh Tempiia House and Fisher farms with 26 wells. Once among the most valuable Indiana oil field leases, bidders drove the price from 2000 to the final bid. Bluffton News.
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W. A. Kunkel
Mutual O! Company
Mutual Company
Nottingham Township
Jobreon & Bell
Bradford
Torres
Radabaugh
Tempiia
House
Fisher
Indiana
Bluffton News
Advertised List for February 1, 1908
Advertised list includes Mr. Joe Caspernon Clyde Cocks Ea Shields J.L. Wade Mrs. Martha Askern Jim Rouskels Myra Parkes Susan Ware Miss Florence Vance T. C. Palmer P. M.
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Joe Caspernon
Clyde Cocks
Ea Shields
J.L. Wade
Martha‘Askern
Jim Rouskels
Myra Parkes
Susan Ware
Florence Vance
T. C
Palmer, P. M
King’s New Discovery Cures Coughs and Throats
An 19 rank foolishness claim is refuted by the promotion of King’s New Discovery as the remedy on earth for coughs throat and lung troubles. Deedridge of Empire Ga used it and endorsed its healing efficacy for throat and lung complaints.
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Ek King
Deedridge
Empire
Subjent
Application for Liquor License in Montpelier Indiana
John F. Price applies to Blackford County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquor in Montpelier Indiana at a first story premises on Main Street. The location fronts Main Street between Huntingtin and Green Streets and is open to public view. A separate application to the Montpelier Common Council seeks permission to sell liquor at the same premises for one year. The request is dated March 2 1908.
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Montpeltior
Harrison Township
Blackford County
Board of Commissioners
Blastford County
Indiana
Court House
Bartford City
Blackfeot County
Incisna
Row City
Montpelier
Main Street
Huntingtin Street
Green Street
Council
Common Council
John F. Price
Ward Teo
Blackford
Hartford City
Acros Blackford County
City of Monchgetter
Saiaty
High Street
Huntington Street
Seid Street
Council Chamber
Said
Sara
Notice of Liquor License Applications in Montpelier Indiana
Public notice to Montpelier Harrison Township residents that a 21-year-old inhabitant seeks a one year liquor license for sale and on premises drinking of intoxicants in a specified two story brick building at the corner of High Street and Huntington Street. Also notice of a council hearing on March 3 1908 and venue at Hartford City for license to sell intoxicants with on premises drinking, valid for one year.
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Jay Woolton
Funeral Services
NEW Real Estate
Frank Smitheon
Ida Howell
George Rauch
John W. Terrell
Aecident
Thomas Dodda
Ae Edward
Moora
Beeee
Bocca Arta
Piso
Iswis
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