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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
2
Hartford City residents faced a Sunday closure as Montpelier’s mayor ordered a complete business shutdown to press city demands. Newsstands remained open for papers to subscribers while restaurants could only serve meals for takeout and no street sales occurred.
Daniel J. Campau of Detroit president of The Horseman Newspaper Company announces a new Futurity Sweepstakes for light harness horses. Entry requires 8100, with further payments in 1908 and 1909, and starting fees later. Guaranteed value is 616,000 with potential up to 830,000 for winners. Three year olds trotters receive 10,000. two year olds trotters 3,000. three year olds pacers 2,000. excess entrance fees split among pacers and trotters. Campau criticizes competitors for profiteering, arguing newspapers should promote breeders without extracting profit.
Teiai Catarrh treatments mailed on request by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. Tests prove the valentific prescription drags eS everywhere as Dr Shoop's arrh Remedy. Sold by all dealers.
Mrs L Shull announces the five and ten cent store in the Shull building on West Huntington Street opposite the post office is now open. Newly painted shelves display a wide range of items priced five and ten cents with Mrs Shull managing and her daughter assisting. the shop promises bargains likely to attract visitors.
Creosote impregnation can make ordinary woods such as cottonwood willow sycamore and lodgepole pine last about twenty years a cost effective method using an open tank setup costing 30 to 45 dollars. Absorption rates vary by species and regional creosote prices range from about 10 to 27 cents per gallon. Forest Service experiments show lodgepole pine durability rising by sixteen years with treatment and a financial saving exists even at 6 percent interest. A detailed description is in Circular 117 from the Forest Service obtainable through Washington.
Early Thursday morning at Absury Chapel Wells county reports said a death by action was attempted at Prairie Creek. Investigators found John Dunlap of Montpelier had been sent to remove grapevine or snag, failed crossing a two inch pipeline, and survived the chilly river crossing. He returned home seven miles away, plans to retrieve axe once bluebirds sing.
The Republican state committee met at Sindianapolis Shureday and organized. James P. Goor rich of Winchester was re elected chairman George T. Duinsiddie of Frankfort vice chairman Carl W Ridick Winamac secretary and Frank D Stalnaker of Indianapolis treasurer. They endorsed Vice President Fairbanks for the presidential nomination and set April 2 as the state convention date.
Rio Janeiro authorities report a large scale conspiracy centered in Rio and Petropolis with branches in Sao Paulo and Minas Geraes. Jean Fedder, said to be chief conspirator residing in Petropolis, fled toward Sao Paulo as police pursue him. The plan, involving foreign anarchists, sought to damage ships in the American fleet anchored in Rio.
The battle ship fleet leaves Rio de Janeiro and will head for Punta Arenas. After five days of rest within the straits, the armada will complete the passage and proceed toward Callao. No further word is expected until Punta Arenas.
John R. Walsh, once Chicago financial autocrat, is convicted on fifty three counts of willfully misapplying funds at the Chicago National Bank. He faces a term of five to ten years on each count, with a minimum total of 265 years and maximum 530 years, in federal prison. He remains free on $50,000 bond pending motions.
Rev. Dr Angus Johnson states he intends to serve as the oldest Presbyterian minister, marking a notable milestone in clergy longevity within the denomination.
Smale of Montpelier to apply to Blackford County Board of Commissioners February 3 1908 for license to sell intoxicating liquors in a first story room of a two story brick building on Allottington street between Main and Jefferson streets with consumption on premises for one year. Applicant also seeks Montpelier Common Council license February 4 1908 for sale in a room described as above in ordinance of July 17 1906.
Notice to Montpelier residents and Har ingan township voters that Lee B. Mills applies to Blackford County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors in a first floor front room of a two story brick building on Main Street Montpelier. Hearing set February 3 1908 and February 4 1908 in Hartford City and Montpelier respectively.
On Ireland's west coast near the Shannon estuary large sea caves form a labyrinthine underwater palace. A visitor recounts how a boatman warned passengers to duck as water suddenly rose, revealing the treacherous tide turning beneath calm surfaces.
An 19th century medical advertisement extols Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female debility and nervous suffering. It cites Drs John Byte, Helenias Dipica, and others touting Unicorn root Golden Seal and related ingredients as key components. The piece frames the product as effective for uterine and general weakness.
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