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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
4
Office records show Room 1 Herald Block North Main Street and the Montpelier post office handling mail as second class matter. The notice confirms standard mailing status for local correspondence and public notices.
The article notes John Sharp Williams now shows resilience after a disputed episode and is seen as fit for a Senate seat. It emphasizes his sustained political stature and readiness to pursue national office.
A fragmented report notes chilling plans in Denver where snow may be used to keep the convention hall cool as lawmakers discuss sending delegates to a congressional gathering.
A man nearly becomes the meanest in the country after allegedly robbing a Salvation Army box intended for poor children in Columbus. Police investigations proceed amid public outrage over the theft.
The man known as the Karman killed himself, saying he tired of rising at 3 am to milk cows and found the work too burdensome. He reportedly felt the task was too great a burden to continue.
For the second time in its history Temple N F was passed through the entire vent cycle without a death. The piece suggests a lack of doctors in the town and questions local medical presence.
A famed but frugal figure faces a grim afterlife judgment as a region without pleasure is imagined for lovers of wealth. The passage mocks excessive wealth and hints at moral consequences.
Republicans of Blackford County plan a mass convention January 10 1908 at 2 oclock pm in each township to elect precinct committee men for two years and choose delegates and alternates to the district convention at Peru Indiana January 14 1908. Jackson Township will send one delegate and one alternate from Millgrove Harrison Licking Washington townships presidents and officials list 3 3 4 4 1 1 respectively. Newly elected precinct committee will meet January 18 1908 at 2 30 pm at the county courthouse to elect a county chairman for two years. John Grafton secretary Clarence Stewart chairman.
The UC S H club met at Miss Ludium's home on Friday December 27 for planning the next entertainment. Olive Shields Nellie Perry led the program with recitations readings duets and piano solos by various members including Anna Shields Myrstle Lovelace Mabel Mosher Gretchen Ludium Rose Garrett Wave Rea Garnet Shields Nelile Perry Olive Shields and assistant secretary Mrs Hugh Mosher.
Dr Shoop offers free samples of catarrh treatments in Racine Wisconsin with claims of proven value. Henry Louis in Hartford City is mentioned as a distributor secured by Trustee Thornburg to fill a township shop vacancy created by the marriage of Mise Blourt, but details are unclear.
Acquaintances report Mrs Ed Gilliland and her family lived in the city for a time. She attempted to take her own life by inhaling fumes in her home on Bluffton Sunday. The husband found her unconscious, Dr Severin attended, she recovered. Melancholy over her husband’s unemployment blamed for the act.
Amanda Myers hosted Milton Rhoten and families ten weeks with Albert Heeke Wm Spaulding Almeda Beeks and Florence Vance visiting Antrim Beeks and family Bam Emory and wife spent time with Ed Cook and family of Mont Delier Miss Florence Vance Alma Beeks visited Mrs Lola Minniear Ed Hegg returned to Ullaois Harrison Bryant came back from Decatur after his father’s funeral Charles Montgomery visited L A Place Almeds Beeks and family and Florence Vance and group went to Hartford City to visit a poorly uncle Blanche Minnicar spent time in Montpelier with Martin Minnicar and wife Place went to Bluffton for business Joe Emory and family and Bird Smith visited Sam Emory and wife Florence Vance called on Mrs Margaret Spear George Dennen of Switz City visited Antrim Beeks and wife
Nelson Rose and family attended the funeral after Mrs Rachael Rose died in Nottingham. Born February 26 1833 in Fairfield county Ohio she lived 56 years at the Wells county farm. Survived by five children Mrs W H Reeser Nelson Rose Mrs Lucy Cochran Mrs Abe Haines and William Rose. Funeral Sunday at 11 at the Methodist church in Reiffsburg. Burial at Stab l cemetery.
Millions of bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar have been sold without anyone claiming permanent harm, except for long term use for coughs, colds, and lung relief, according to the genuine product record.
A joint installation by JOT orderg F. A. M. No. 600 and Aleshia Chapter No. 206 drew a large Monday night crowd. Officers for 1908 were installed, with musical performances, readings, and reflections by prominent local clergy and members, followed by a social supper and awards.
Harry Alexander and attorney J B Mason attended the Logansport hearing where the referee approved a 25 cent on the dollar settlement offer. Creditors generally accepted the terms though Davie Co of Toledo filed exceptions yet signaled potential agreement later. Alexander vows action against store break-in officers for alleged unauthorized entry.
Classified notice lists names advertised for payment or delivery on December 28 1907 including Mevers Ury OU Boneway Cali Gan ser W C Heller T S McGee G W Nelson Thomas Raines Ethan Rowe Joe Shoemaker Harry Town A L Thomas John R Wilson Misses Virginia Brothers Agnes Hickey three Beasie Hamilton Meadames Emily Bennett Lewis Stanley Grae Pare les Calle.
Harry L. Bendel of Huntington and J B Morrow of Wabash withdraw from the district chairman contest. Samuel L Stridler and Will J C Jay of Grant county also quit, aiming to unite Republicans and back a full county and district ticket at the January 14 Peru convention.
Montpelier residents suffer dull and prostrating headaches tied to kidney disorders. Mrs. A Simonton reports back pain, frequent urination, and dizziness improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Pioneer Drug Store. The ad promotes the 50 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co. as the sole U S distributor.
The M A Simons furniture store corn contest drew many farmers to display their best ears. Judges Lacey Twibeli and Nesse chose three winners: James Dawley received first prize a $750 rocker. Arthur Shannon won second prize a $3.00 carnet sweep or god. Martin Kellar earned third prize one dollar.
An ad promotes Dr. Shoop's Restorative tablets or liquid to strengthen stomach, heart and kidney nerves. It promises rapid relief and offers a free test by request. Mentions dealer David Meyers injured in a railroad accident in Jones.
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