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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
4
The Montpelier Herald is published by Rald Publishing with D A H L Troutman as manager. Office Room 1 Herald Block North Main Street is listed as the contact and mailing address.
The remark highlights the expense of congressional sessions, framing a recess as a practical relief. It notes the high cost per minute and argues for shorter or more frequent breaks to save public funds.
Senator Foraker calls the Ohio situation entirely satisfactory but does not name the party he says is satisfied. The remark leaves open questions about who is satisfied and why he levels the claim.
The Aldrich Currency Bill has reached the amendment stage and faces a complex, protracted path before passage. Procedures promise a tense, detailed debate as lawmakers seek to shape its final form.
A contemporary notes that mixing drinks requires less skilled labor in most southern areas while Georgia and similar arid regions still prize skilled serving of beverages.
Jacob Kreps, about seventy five, was injured when an Indiana Union Traction car halted near the Montpelier Y and he stepped off as the car moved. He sued through Mack & Sons. the company settled the claim today for an undisclosed amount.
Montpelier’s Firemen’s Band schedules a Wednesday evening concert at the Methodist church on February 19. The twenty member group, aided by Mrs. C. H. Brown and local vocalists, readers, and instrumentalists, offers a varied program for 25 cents. Proceeds aid winter fundraising. tickets available through band members.
Curtis E Feltz died Saturday night at his Keystone home after months of tuberculosis illness. Born March 19 1874 near here he left behind a widow and four children. Funeral at M P Church Keystone at 1 30 pm with Stev Hackleman officiating. interment Woodlawn Cemetery. He was the son of A R Felt a respected longtime resident and veteran.
The Jackson Shovel and Tool Company started its factory at Montpelier in the morning, with the plant expected to employ about 1500 men, according to Hartford reports.
IT HAS STARTED And Everything Going Very Smoothly After a Nine Weeks Shut Down This morning at the regular time the whistle at the Jackson Shovel and Tool Works blew for the first time since December 4. Montpelier shop idle long resumes operation with full force and a nice line of orders on hand. Foreman changes cited Supt Welton hopeful factory will run for weeks though conditions not yet optimal. Credit due to Welton for start and aim to avoid another shutdown.
The I A T Co introduces a new running schedule causing riders to adjust for days as both north and south bound services shift to hourly and every two hour intervals from early morning. Commuters relying on the prior times may miss trains until they acclimate to the updated pattern.
Mr. Ross Anderson becomes a partner with Mrs. Ethel Cowman in the oldest city millinery store. Cowman bought the business seven years ago and operates it with Mary Wolf Traynor’s former shop in the Wolf building and later the Shull3 Leonard block on West High. The firm Mesdames Cowman and Anderson will supervise spring stock from Indianapolis with Miss Rhoda Anthony in charge during their absence.
J W Hughes relocates stock from West High street grocery to the Wolf room formerly occupied by Home Restaurant on West High street Muncie stock includes notions and queensware. Neat shelves and inviting setup promise a general merchandise opening tomorrow with public welcome.
Blackford County Branch of the Rural Carriers Association held a meeting in Hartford City with Montpelier representation by Wm. Arnold and John Rhin. They planned the next gathering for August 7 in Montpelier hosted by Wells county members. Officers elected were J. M. Stills President J. A. Cark Treasurer and Carl Spease Secretary. An oyster supper followed at Oyster Bay restaurant.
Under the new depository law effective January 1, Blackford County collected 60.71 in interest from county public money on deposit. Banks receiving funds included Citizens State Bank, Blackford County Bank, First National, Farmers Deposit of Montpelier, and First National of Montpelier. The city gained about 8200 split between Montpelier banks, with the change shifting interest to the county and boosting salaries for treasurers and officials.
Across Indiana, twelve wells were completed last week and all proved productive. The average initial production was 244 barrels per well with Wells County two wells yielding 60 barrels, Jay County four wells at 103 barrels total, Giant County four wells at 74 barrels, Delaware County one well at 35 barrels, and Gibson County one well at 20 barrels.
Curtis E Feltt son of Alvaro R and Mary E Twibeil Feltt born March 17 1872 died February 8 1908 age 35 years 10 months 21 days. He married Luella Rains February 11 1893 and they had seven children two preceded him in death. Although he never joined a church he said in his last sickness he was ready to die and awaiting Jesus. He leaves many friends and relatives to mourn.
An ad claims kidney signals warn of illness with urine changes and flank pain. It touts Voan's Kidney Pills as a cure and cites S A Smith of Montpelier Indiana reporting relief after two boxes. Sold by Pioneer Drug Store and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole agents.
The Nelson Piano Truck, a noted invention by Ira Nelson J A Smalley and Obe Chappe, is perfected and ready for market. Montpelier Cup and Metal Works may manufacture it with high school effort by janitor Nate Certain contributing to testing. The new self raising truck solves prior roller lifting issues and promises reliable piano loading and unloading.
The Hartford City congregation waited over an hour on Sunday as Father Noll’s plans to lead mass here were disrupted by a schedule change for the interurban line. Masses at 8:30 and 1:30 were not held, prompting likely future schedule adjustments.
The Herald proudly unveils a new paper dress after years of wear on old type. The change marks pride in a cleaner appearance and hopes readers will appreciate the upgrade despite current tight budgets.
A dialogue explores how mouth movements betray honesty while eyes may lie, noting the lips reveal emotion and truth. An 18th century royal anecdote describes Louis XV during an intimate dressing ritual, with guards, pages, and etiquette marking the court scene.
A historical sketch recalls a royal rite from Louis XVI’s era described as a wonderful ceremony. It highlights court ritual and the symbolic acts surrounding a king’s removal of attire within a grand ceremonial setting.
A public notice extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for torpid liver by regulating digestion and nutrition. It touts benefits for stomach control, blood formation, and avoidance of irritants, citing authorities and urging readers to request a free extract book from Dr. Pierce at Buffalo, N.Y.
Sunday school at Goodboo drew a large crowd last Sunday. The sick are improving and Dan Garringer can move about again. Elmer Bount relocated to Godfrey last Thursday amid local changes. No school last Thursday and Friday due to the teacher’s illness. Dave Evers visited the area last Sunday to see friends. Defeated ditch trial rivals plan a petition for a parallel ditch to the established one.
The page lists numerous individuals including Mears M R, John E Basteress, Clarence and Mary Forsy, W H Hunt, Frank Hague, C D Hall, Frank A Linday, A J Lenning, R F Nickles, Bert Renzo, Scruggs Reagan, A Schindler, Elmer Schrip ture, Joel Spaulding, Lew Tolmgon, John Younta, Mrs Mae Paxeon, Mrs Irven Risin pea Agnes Hickey, Sarah J Harris, Bisack Jackson, Mary Overpack, Mae Ocie Stanley, Grace Temple, Oscar B Boon, and heirs of Cetnest 8 Kingsbury.
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