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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
4
Office notices from Montpelier Indiana indicate room changes and miscellaneous postings. A brief line mentions Midletsi Wu Ting Fang slated for installation in the Chinese interrogation context.
New York acknowledges reluctance to enforce reforms even for a day and notes the Viborg Manifesto’s limited impact, arguing it is late to prosecute Viborg Manifestants for treason given its weak effects.
Report notes hospital ships incur more casualties than other units in the Spanish War. Admiral Brownson possibly jealous amid the tally of losses and distress among allied forces.
A new motorman and conductor on the Asion Traction line mishandled the nine o clock car at Johnson and Market, causing a rear-end derailment of the rear trucks near the automatic switch. The trolley pole snapped causing cross fires, prompting emergency help and a late return trip to Muncie.
In the south part of Welle county the Ohio Oil company reports a 2 barrel bumper at No 3 on the Ivey farm section 25 and a No 5 at Studebaker farm section 8 with a rig for No 4 at Staunton Huffman farm section 17.
County treasurer Laurent has distributed 24 304 64 in county funds among five county banks under the new depository law. Hartford City banks receive one-fourth each, while Montpelier banks get one-fifth each, allocating 5815 77 to each Montpelier banker.
Hartford area delegates discuss Peter J. Coyle with opposition linked to Tom Taggart bugaboo while Wayne effort questions his bar ties. Miami County Sentinel lauds Peru gathering as spirited yet friendly, praising Emschwiller’s speech and Democratic leadership potential.
The fifth Harrison township teachers institute met at Montpelier High School with new superintendent Mr. Moclin in charge. Attendees discussed Geography and American History topics, music sessions led by Mr. Shannon and Miss Farr, and drawing by Mr. Pittenger. The institute adjourned at 3 30 with a note of thanks to Superintendent Modin and updates on staff changes.
U. T. traffic on the street car line shows gradual recovery after an early drop from the strike. Island 2nd ticket sales were at low water mark but have lately risen by about five dollars daily. Rioting in Muncie and fears of detentions damped interurban ridership. A Sunday station disturbance prompted nightly office monitoring.
The community reports a near finished school building and a morning school start. Rev. Redding plans a series of meetings at the M E church Thursday. Benjamin Alexander returns to Indianapolis after holidays with Kell relatives. Harry Harris buys Owden’s barber shop and will move early this week. Owden contemplates moving to Mt Zion. W H Alexander and wife attended revival in Saratoga and returned Monday. Dr Edward Harrold of Marion visits son Dr J A Harrold. A post office inspector notes a loss of four to five thousand dollars in notes and papers. Ross Templeton finds horse and buggy in Marion after five am rise. W 5 Ely’s windows show marks from attempted entry discovered on casings.
Residents fear disturbance from a nearby store after rumors spread that loud activity could endanger a sensitive resident. Authorities advise calm, while neighbors weigh safety and peace of the quiet block.
Republicans in Harrison township plan Friday meetings at city hall to select precinct committee men and delegates for the district convention at Peru on January 14. Friday selections will be followed by Hartford City courthouse sessions January 13 to choose a county chairman and central committee officers.
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