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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
4
A stray fragment notes editors from France facing interview difficulties while visiting. Rassoult withholds goods until reward assurances are met. A rumor surfaces that Senator Penrose may back Roosevelt policies, though unverified.
The inquiry into the alleged theft of the Dublin crown jewels continues amid questions about a separate assault on Billy Paterson and the case’s historical significance. Authorities pursue leads as public interest remains high.
Billy Blodget of the Indianapolis Jews predicts a drawn out convention in the Eleventh District race with early ballots by county sustaining local favorites. Analysts note the field is crowded as Lockwood and Good contend while bettors eye a possible Lockwood victory despite uncertainty.
The Eleventh district Republicans meet at Marion Indiana on March 12 1908 at 10 am to select a candidate for Congress. Representation is Blackford 9 DeKalb 22 Huntington 19 Miami 17 Wabash 17. H L Bendel is district chairman.
Blackford county Democrats meet at Hartford City court house at 1 30 p m to choose township committeemen. Each township will select its own but method decided by the convention. All Democrats and supporters urged to attend for strong county leadership. John Burns chairman Ethan Secrest secretary. The notice ends with a separate telegraph billing aside about cash payments and collectors.
Blackford county prohibitionists schedule their county convention in Hartford City on April 17 set by the state committee. The meeting will organize a county central committee and map early campaign strategy. Other eleven district counties hold conventions on Cass March 24 and Miami April 9 among dates for Wa bass April 10 Huntington April 11.
The city faced a heavy snowstorm last night with four inches on the level and deep drifts in spots. Street Commissioner Sullivan was praised for deploying the new snow plow early as residents endured the storm and awaited potential rain and high water feared to cause floods.
Dr H J Reed of Mollie died Saturday afternoon after months of kidney disease. He was born August 7, 1853 in Delaware county and lived in Blackford county for fourteen to fifteen years while practicing medicine near Mollie. Burial occurred today at Wilman cemetery near Hartford City. Nearby Indiana Union Traction car on Main and High streets was halted last evening at the grade, then forced to back south.
In January reports Nottingham township Wells county shows two new light producing wells owned by Ohio Oil Co Nos 4 and 5 on Huffman and Studebaker farms. A 5 barrel producer appears on No 6 W off farm Chester township by Bull & Culp. Ohio Oil Co removed old wells across several farms and townships while Alsh & Co and Bradstreet Co report shutins or drill plans. Washington township Blackford County reports a new 10 barrel well at Panay Oil J Wood farm. other Ohio Oil Nos 14 Scott farm five barrels and Nos 8 Myers farm 2 Turner farm 11 Turner farm pulled out.
Senator Burnham introduces a rural parcel post measure backed by the president and Postmaster General Meyer. The plan sets five cent first pound rates and two cent for each additional pound, with strict limits on who may use the service and a maximum parcel weight of eleven pounds. A separate notice mentions a March public sale at the race track by C. L. Smith offering horses, cattle, and livestock.
The leap year creates Washingtons birthday Memorial day and the Fourth of July on the same weeks in 1908. February 22 falls exactly fourteen weeks before Memorial Day and five weeks before the Fourth of July, producing two extra days for clerks and businessmen. Memorial day becomes part of the holiday schedule after years of limited observance.
Sawyer A G Miars and Binnie Huffman Sawyer were refused a license by Blackford County Clerk Chas Reeves due to a two year restriction from a prior divorce involving Prof. E K Sawyer. Miars recently divorced with alimony and child support, while the bride faced a two year rule and possible contempt actions.
Wesley Knox Slater and wife visited daughter Jessie Eatings while Albert Burnsworth lies ill. Fred Fettie and family stayed with Sol Heniser’s family. Mrs. Leroy Kitterman visited Emeline Ricard. Charley and Sylvanus Garrett hosted guests. Alvin Hart suffers grip. Jessie Eating’s family visited Roy Storms. Dr. Reed died after months of illness. Oscar Carpenter works for Albert Burnsworth. Nelson Pummel visited Jonas Penrod’s family. Ora Garrett called on Nora Spaulding. Ira Spaulding visited Wm. Spaulding. A Boston man drinks three gallons of water daily amid talk of distant earthquake noted by seismographs. odd remark closes with Breyth the Bis Stick.
Stuart Tansill of Detroit a traveling salesmen for Hard Manufacturing Co. is noted as author of a poem printed in Bluffton. The verses praise staying home and caution against dangers, mentioning names such as Harry K. Thaw Stanford B. White and Evelyn and Mr Jerome in a light skit on youth’s night outings.
The Montpelier Lodge K of P plans a Feb 27 evening program and banquet for Knights wives families and Pythian Sisters in their hall. The event will feature an elaborate banquet and entertainment not seen before from the lodge.
Carmel reports a continuing protracted meeting. Isaac Rogers and wife visited Dr. Reed’s home. Clyde Rains spent Sunday with Earl Albertson. Harmon Rains buys a new cow. Wedding bells again and reap year hints. Families socialized with neighbors including Pownell Dearduff Shannon Teagle Jackson Meinnear Morri cal Garranger and others. Several sick lists and local visits noted through Sunday.
The lecture scheduled for February 15 at the M E church was postponed to Saturday evening February 22. Admission 15 cents and all are invited.
County Assessor A. E. Buckles calls four township assessors to his court house office on February 27 to receive instructions for annual personal property assessment. Canvass starts March 2 due to Sunday start. Meeting will set uniform grain and livestock assessments. real estate rates from last spring stay for four years. Annual assessment needed due to big year to year changes.
The WEEK.Y oil report notes slack operations in the Indiana field but highlights a Spaulding farm well on section 24 in Jackson township, Wells county that produced 50 barrels in the first 24 hours. A Penn Perton heirs farm test in Grant county’s Mill township equals 20 barrels, signaling potential for further development as eight other wells average 209 barrels and price increases may spur more drilling.
The first edition of the Parish Monthly religious magazine, published by Father John Noll, is distributed to parishioners for instructive reading. It is described as a neat booklet brim full of good reading and a credit to the parish and its publisher.
An applicant in Montpelier Indiana seeks a one year license to sell intoxicating liquor in a defined single room on Main Street. The filing includes location, building dimensions, and a public hearing before the Blackford County Board of Commissioners and Montpelier Common Council in March 1908.
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