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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
4
Public notice indicates mail matters with Montpelier Indiana post office designation and processing details. The item references official mailing classification and archival handling at a local post office.
The fragment jokes about an anti Roosevelt and Ryan party possibly named the Lock dollagers. It ridicules political panic and notes banquet culture as inflating public policy ideas.
The text hints at addressing William Randolph Hearst as a conservative statesman, signaling strong political characterization. This line reflects debate over Hearst’s public image and role. The passage emphasizes branding him with a formal title rather than a casual descriptor.
A Mexican judge appears unusually fresh as a newly elected congressman and has sentenced a woman to remain silent for six months. The action draws attention to ongoing judicial conduct and gender rights concerns in the region.
Mr Onion runs in Texas while Mr Stake seeks office in Pennsylvania. The two potential candidates are discussed as an appealing combination for a broader national impact.
The Pullman Palace Car company will discontinue serving alcoholic liquors in buffet and dining cars. An order issued in Philadelphia targets liquor on Pullman cars on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad and may extend to all systems using Pullman cars. The move follows years of balancing public opinion and state prohibition laws amid ongoing pressure from temperance groups.
Squire J. G. Maddox of Hartford City has declared as a Republican candidate for joint representative for Blackford and Grant counties. A lifelong Blackford resident and active party member, Maddox aims to secure the nomination to improve his chances of election and plans a strong campaign.
The county central committee set March 14 as the date for Democrats to meet at the courthouse in Hartford City to name their chairman and choose delegates to state senate, congressional, representative and judicial conventions. The state convention is scheduled for March 25 and 26. Patrons of First National Bank and the public praise the bank for its solid performance during the money crisis despite a recent expansion into a new building.
John Morris, fiancé of Angie Lockwood Morris and known in Lockwood district police circles, was hit by a C B and C passenger train near Balbec while riding home from Pennville. He survived with bruises after his wagon and horse were thrown fifteen feet. Morris later attempted to drink again and was ordered home by Marshal Reynolds.
Sunday afternoon a large hound owned by Joe Wilson attacked Howard Cook, son of William Cook, while sleigh riding with Mrs James St John and children on West Huntington street. Howard required medical care after the dog pulled him to the ground, and William Cook sworn an affidavit against Obe Abrams, with inquiry pending before Squire Nelson.
A letter from B. L. Carmen and family, newly residing in Mt. Vernon Ohio, reports they like their new home and plan to stay as they settle in. The note mentions several individuals including A Berry, David Clark, B F Clark, Edmond Douny, Oliver P Stoner, F A Sweetman, John W Slater, Mrs. Lucy Tedrow, Mollie Wells, Miss Bella Stantz, Beatrice Wood, Beulah Wise, Lola Zimmerman, T C Palmer P M.
A large Democratic gathering at the Hartford City courthouse drew Democrats from all four townships with Republicans in attendance. The focus was the county committee election and potential county chairman. Ex County Clerk D C Caldwell was unanimously chosen as chairman with L S Sprague as secretary and J P Boyd as treasurer.
The Church of Christe schedules revival meetings starting next Lord's Day with Rev. Z E Irvin preaching and a large chorus choir to lead the evening song service. Irvin formerly evangelist of Ohio's 26th district and noted for conversions, sermons published widely. Meetings begin Sunday morning March 1 with invitations extended to the public.
The Logansport Reporter argues against silencing stories of the suffering poor. It urges neighbors to aid those in need and criticizes critics who blame publicity for town hardship amid widespread business depression leaving families hungry and homeless.
P M Allman of Bluffton, inventor and superintendent of Sterling Oil Engine Co, arranged with Cup and Metal Works to manufacture his engine. The unit integrates with Superior Clan and Anglaze gas engines and supports gas oil combination. New engines from 25 to 35 horsepower planned with testing imminent.
Indiana oil operators keep drilling a few wells weekly with 20 to 25 barrels produced on average. They anticipate prices to rise as Standard Oil boosts the market, aiming to deter wholesale pull of lighter wells. The report notes remaining drillable territory in old fields if prices are profitable.
Mrs Margret Kreps Reiff born December 1825 died February 20 1908 aged 82 years 2 months 11 days. Widow of Amos Reiff married fifty six years ago he died October last year. Aunt Maggie a Dunkard church member bore suffering uncomplainingly and spent last minutes in prayer. She leaves one brother and many friends. The farewell verse expresses longing for rest and union with the Savior.
In a tight Miami County contest George B. Lockwood defeated Edgar Poehling with a majority of delegates and will represent the county at the Eleventh District Convention in Marion on March 12. Each delegate pledged to support Lockwood until withdrawal and Kling supported the deal after a friendly primary fight.
Isaac Rogers and family joined Wm Spaulding and family Friday. Saturday hosts at Sylvanus Garrett home included Charles Garrett and family Manson Williams Curt McGeath and wives. Numerous individuals and families visited, dined or spent Sunday with relatives amid illnesses noted at Slater with no school due to Leslie Morrical.
Public sale at J P A Leonard farm two miles north and one east of Roll on Tuesday March 3 1908 offers a 14 year old horse about 1000 pounds a fresh milk cow a milking cow a two horse wagon Deering mower McCormick binder single row corn plow breaking plow double A harrow and a wood rack among other items.
W C T L U meeting set for Verna Ely home Wednesday afternoon. W B Ely visited Landisville and Marion last Friday. Ollie Likely and Taylor Ittel families enjoyed a sleigh ride to Hartford City for Grace M E revival services. Eleven M E members rode bob sled to Hartford City Friday for Rev Redding revival. runners failed and they walked home. Ollie Berrier and wife visited Montpelier Saturday. High school youths rode bob sled to Jeff for a Friday literary. Frank Williams and Chloe Good wed in Marion last Tuesday. Jessie Calander and Mae Wesley married in Hartford City with Rev Redding officiating. J A Palmer listed sick. Saturday high school lecture drew large crowd. all deemed the program fine. Emma Bonham visited sister R W Boxell and Mrs Sear Morris over Sunday. John Roush moved family into former Ollie Likely house on McConkey farm. W B Ely drove to Hartford City Saturday for business.
Local notes report a series of small events including Isaac Rogers and wife visiting relatives near Mollie last Sunday and Hal Norton recovering from a serious lung hemorrhage after going to work last Tuesday. James Murphy started wood cutting on James Brennen's farm.
Ledger style item notes cash and due from national banks excluding reserve agents. Mentions notes of other national banks and lawful money reserve, including legal tender notes and the redemption fund with the U.S. Treasurer as a percent of circulation. Entities include National Banks and U.S. Treasurer with monetary figures noted.
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