Sheep attacked by dogs near Ruth cause heavy losses
In Ruth, Nottingham township, Friday morning, two dogs killed one sheep and maimed eleven others in George Marsh's flock. Marsh searched all day but could not locate the dogs. Damages will be paid from township dog tax funds. A bill to legalize slaughter of sheep-killing dogs will be introduced next session.
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Ruth
Nottingham
George Marsh
Marsh
Wells County
Elufion News
Wire-tie attempts disrupt Indiana Union Traction lines
Marion papers report efforts to ground the Indiana Union Traction lines between Anderson and Wabash and Marion city lines. On Monday to Wednesday nights workers tried devices to entangle high tension wires but failed. one wire was burned in two yet the line remained operative. The incidents occurred near the Marion Country Club. A Saturday march by strike sympathizers in Marion was dispersed by police.
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Marion
Indiana Union Traction
Anderson
Wabash
Marton Country Club
Marton
New City Finances Shift to Clerk in Payment System
The depository law requires the city clerk to issue checks instead of the treasurer. A triplicate plug is filled, with stubs retained by the clerk and treasurer, and the body of the check sent to the payer. Checks still require the mayor, treasurer, and clerk signatures before payment at local banks.
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Meyor
Fred Schneider Named Drainage Commissioner
The petition to extend dredging of Salamonie into Blackford County drew about 500 landowners. A three person board for the work includes two lay county men and Fred Schneider. Work may begin early spring after survey. progress depends on the surveyor and board, likely reaching near Mattamos. Citizens of the township and Montpelier support Schneider as a careful, sensible choice.
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Salamonie
Blackford County
Monasy
Fred Schneider
Mattamoras
Montpelier
Schneider
Star Theatre Reopens With Improvements Draws Large Crowd
A large crowd attended the Star Theatre reopening on Saturday evening. Patrons praised the new Crown piano by Lydia DeVore and the improved seating view. The program featured colorized film Alabama god the Forty Tmiaves and the vaudeville tease announced for later this week. The Electric on West Huntington also drew patrons with Dreamland and Four Old Maids, and plans for further upgrades to Montpelier two movi e shows noted.
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Star Theatre
Crown
Lydia DeVore
Alabama
Harding
Teagie
West Huntington Street
Montpelier
High School Field Meet Planned With Montpelier Hartford City
Arrangements are set for a spring field meet between Montpelier and Hartford City with Bluffton possible. Targeted for the second Saturday in May, venue undecided, local school officials aim to host at the high school. Montpelier shows promise with William Milikan as a standout and returning to compete in the meet and state meet. he also excels in baseball.
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Montpelier
Hartford City
Bluffton
William Milikan
Millikan
New Officers Named for Blackford County Teachers Assn
The Blackford County Teachers Association elected officers on Saturday morning with L. N. Hines of Hartford City as president, L. E. Kelley of Hartford City as vice president, and D. J. Shannon of Harrison township re-elected as secretary and treasurer, with Hess replaced.
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Blackford
Advertised Net for Jan 18 1908 List of Names
The letter list names Mesers George Bartman George Barr Martin Barnhouse Ed Beasler Wm Carpenter Joe Casperson Jno F Cook Harry Furgereer James Hawkins M A Heinman G E Jackson H L Kennedy Joe Knox Albos Cook Wm Montgomery Ed Murphy Allen McClain George Nelson E Pace Wm Patterson Frank Reynolds C Roush Fred Robenson Elza Starr C S Sills Charles Sills J F Storts James Sutton C H Wilson Frank Wilson Mevin Weaver Mesdames Bessie Allyn Florence Manney A Patterson Eva Willison Misses Grage Conkey Clara Carpenter Addie Haynes Ruth Co r
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George Bartman
George Barr
Martin Barnhouse
Ed Beasler
Wm. Carpenter
Joe Casperson
Jno
F. Cook
Harry Furgereer
James Hawkins
M. A. Heinman
G. E. Jackson
H. L. Kennedy
Joe Knox
Albos Cook
Wm. Montgomery
Ed Murphy
Allen McClain
George Nelson
E Pace
Wm.Patterson
Frank Reynolds
3. C. Roush
Fred Robe
Looks Blue For Hartford City
Hartford City residents fear a prolonged shutdown at the American Glass Co plant as extensive repairs continue. Workers were laid off, furnaces cooled, and windows nailed shut with no clear date for resuming operations. DuPont Powder Co near Hartford City also released most staff amid weak demand and overstocked markets.
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Hartford City
American Glass Co
DuPont Powder Co
Herald Wants All the Home News for Public Interest
The notice asks readers to report any home news such as visitors, illnesses, twins or triplets, moves, separations, or accidents like a gasoline stove explosion. Readers are urged to contact the Herald reporter or call the office with details.
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First Herald
Dr Shoop Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Describes Dr Shoop Cough Cure as a safe, harmless remedy for tickling coughs and bronchial irritation. Claims use by mothers for young children, with green plant components noted and no opium or strong chemicals. Asserted to soothe the cough and heal bronchial membranes.
Miona stomach tablets guaranteed by L. E. Maddox firm
Toe Pharmacy and L. E Maddox Co advertise Miona stomach tablets as a final solution for indigestion bloating headaches and sleeplessness. The maker guarantees a refund on every 50 cent box if the remedy fails to cure.
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Toe Pharmacy
L. E & Maddox and Co
Propa
L. K. Maddox & Co
Recital by Miss Harriette Putnam at West Green Street
Miss Harriette Putnam announces another recital at her West Green Street home in early February. She teaches piano and violin to a large class. pupils have shown rapid progress and previous recitals drew parental audiences only.
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Harriette Putnam
Abe
West Green Street
Miss Putnam
Miss Patnam
Fire damages Hartford City second hand shop and stock
A fire in the rear of Guy Mahorney second hand and furniture store in Hartford City started near a radiator. It caused heavy smoke and water damage, broke plate glass, and was contained before reaching the front. Losses are not yet estimated as stock is reportedly destroyed.
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Guy Mahorney
Hartford City
Mahomney
Restorative for weak nerves and organs
An advertisement-style note urges avoiding drugs and promotes Dr Shoop’s Restorative tablets as a remedy for stomach heart and kidney weakness. It promises quick relief and offers free samples for testing.
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Shoop
Bloooer
Montpelier City Clerk Report for Year Ending Dec 31 1997
Receipts show City Bonds 19500 and School Bonds 4000 with total receipts 50787.92. Expenditures include salaries 3270.00 Health Fire measures 493.10 Fire hydrants 3767.00 street lights 3068.32 street department 242.08 and outstanding warrants 9582.00. Net debt 22763.71 with cash in sinking fund 5894.51 and Jan 1 1907 cash 15934.97.
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DAVIS
New York
M. G Davis
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Canton
Iowa
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Pacific
Fifth Avenue
Clinton
Dean
Emshwiller Drug Company
Financial Report
Indiana
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