Sheep Killed by Dogs North of Ruth in Nottingham Township
Early Friday near Hetle and Ruth in Nottingham Township two dogs killed one sheep and badly maimed eleven more from George Marsh’s flock. Marsh pursued the canines after dawn but could not catch them. Damages will be paid from Gog tax funds by the township trustee. a bill to authorize slaughter of sheep-killing dogs is to be introduced in the next legislative session.
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Hetle
Ruth
Nottingham
George Marsh
Wells County
Bluffton News
Grounded Wires and Marion Strike Parade Staged
Marion papers report attempts to tie Indiana Union Traction lines from Anderson to Wabash and local Marion city lines. On three nights workers tangled devices among wires and burned a line in two but failed to ground the system. A large Marion crowd backing the strike gathered Saturday but was dispersed by police without serious trouble.
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Marion
Indiana Union Traction
Anderson
Wabash
Marion City
Marion Country Club
New City Financial Reforms Mandate New Bookkeeping Chain
The city adopts a depository law requiring 16 offices to equip new books and switch to a triplicate check system. Under the change the city clerk issues checks and retains stubs while the treasurer signs, with payments processed at local banks.
Fred Schneider Appointed Drainage Commissioner
A petition to extend dredging of the Salamonie into Blackford county has led to appointing a drainage board headed by Fred Schneider. The panel includes two Jay county men and Schneider, with surveys underway and spring work likely, contingent on the surveyor and board's decisions near Mattamoras. Citizens from the township and Montpelier show strong interest.
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Salamonie
Blackford County
Monasy
Jay County
Fred Schneider
Mattamoras
Montpelier
Star Theatre Reopens With Improvements Draw Crowds
A large crowd filled the Star Theatre Saturday night for reopening and new improvements. The event featured a Crown piano performance by Miss Lydia DeVore and a hand colored film of Alababs and the Forty Thieves. Patrons praised the sloping floor and noted future home talent vaudeville planned for the same evening.
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Star Theatre
Crown
Lydia DeVore
Harding
Teagle
West Huntington Street
Montpelier
High School Field Meet Planned Between Montpelier Hartford City
Arrangements are complete for a spring field and track meet among Montpelier and Hartford City with Bluffton possible. The second Saturday in May is targeted and the local high school aims to host the event here. Montpelier shows good material though only William Milikan has gained prominence, and Milikan will return to compete in this meet and the state meet as well as play baseball.
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Montpelier
Hartford City
Bluffton
Willam Milian
Millikan
New Officers of Blackford County Teachers Association
The Blackford County Teachers Association elected officers at the Saturday session. L. Wn. Hines of Hartford City remains president, L. E. Kelley of the city becomes vice president, and D. F. Shannon of Harrison township is re elected secretary and treasurer.
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Blackford
Advertised List for January 18 1904
The notice lists names of patrons including Mesera George Bartman George Barr Martin Barnhouse Ed Boasler Wa Carpenter Joe Casperson Jno fF Cook Harry Furgersor James Hawkins M A Heisman G E Jackson H L Kennedy Joe Knox Aibos Cook Wm Montgomery Ed Murphy Allen McClain George Nelson Bob Pace Wm Patterson Frank Reynolds K C Roush Fred Robenson Eiza Starr C I Sills Charles Bills J F Btorts James Sutton C H Wilson Frank Wilson Mevin Weaver Mesdames Heasie Allyn Florence Manney L A Patterson Eva Willison Miss Grace enter Addie akey Clara Carp dynes Ruth Stormes. O C Palmer P M
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Mesera
George Bartman
George Barr
Martin Barnhouse
Ed Boasler
Eiza Starr
C. I. Sills
Charles Bills
J. F. Btorts
James Sutton
C. H. Wilson
Frank Wilson
Mevin Weaver
Mesdames Heasie Allyn
Florence Manney
L. A. Patterson
Eva Willison
Misses Grace
Enter
Addie |Akey
Clara Carpdynes
Ruth Stormes
O 'C. Palmer
P, M
Looks Blue For Hartford City Plant Workers
Hartford City merchants and citizens fear a prolonged shutdown at the American Glass Co. plant as repairs end and operations remain idle. Workers have been laid off, furnaces extinguished, and doors nailed shut with no clear date for resumption. Nearby DuPont Powder Co. also reports widespread layoffs and little immediate return hope amid an overstocked market.
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Hartford City
American Glass Co
DuPont Powder Co
Public notices and home news requested by The Herald
The Herald asks readers to report any home news such as visitors illness moves births separations or accidents including stove explosions or domestic changes. Call or send a card to the office with details for local coverage.
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First Herald
The
Herald
Dr Shhoops Cough Cure Promoted for All Ages
A historical advertisement touts Dr Shhoops Cough Cure as safe for mothers to give even to babies. It claims the herbal remedy uses green leaves and stems from a mountain shrub to soothe tickling coughs without opium or harsh ingredients.
New Cure for Stomach Uses Mi-o-aa Stomach Tablets
L E Maddox & Co promote Mi-o-aa stomach tablets as final solution for indigestion headaches bloating and other stomach troubles. Druggists guarantee a 50 cent box with refund if the remedy fails to cure and promise relief without physic. The Pharmacy labels the product a modern digestive aid claimed to strengthen digestion and prevent distress after meals.
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L. E & Maddox and Co
Propa
L. BE. Maddox & Co
Recital by Miss Harriette Putnam Promised at West Green
Miss Harriette Putnam plans a recital at her West Green Street home in early February. Her large music class includes piano and violin pupils who show rapid progress under her skilled instruction. Parents have enjoyed her previous recitals and will likely attend again.
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Harriette Putnam
West Green Street
Miss Putnam
Fire devastates Guy Mahorney Second Hand Store in Hartford City
A fire started near a radiator in the basic room of Guy Mahorney second hand and furniture shop in Hartford City causing heavy damage to stock and building. Fire was controlled before reaching the front, but plate glass windows shattered from heat and smoke and water damage will add to the loss, with total value not yet estimable as stock was largely destroyed.
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Guy Mahorney
Hartford City
Mahonney
Dr Shoop Restorative Promoted For Nerve Strength
An old ad-like passage touts Dr Shoop s Restorative as a remedy for stomach heart and kidney nerves claiming weak nerves cause organ failure. It mentions a free sample test and urges readers to use the product in tea or liquid form and to request Rasios branding.
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Rasios
Financial report of Montpelier city clerk 1907
City of Montpelier Indiana reports year ending December 31 1907 with gross receipts of 28057.23 including city bonds school bonds and warrants and net debt of 23763.71. Cash in sinking fund 5894.51 and cash on hand 15934.97 from taxes liquor and license revenue and other sources. Expenditures include salaries health fire street and department costs with outstanding warrants and bonds noted.
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DAVIS
New York
M. G. Davis
L. E. Maddox &Co
Raya As
Aene
Ouney &MecDaid
Clinton
Iowa
Atlantic
Pacific
Olney & McDaid
Fifth Avenue
Dean
Emsheller Drug Company
Financial Report
Indiana
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