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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from a Montpelier Post Office listing notes second class matter and a straw vote hinting at political winds. It mentions Uncle Rusee Sage and a figure “sewing up” his fate through his wife, in a wry morgue of vice presidency talk.
A finicky remark about Carrie Nation suggests she will judge brewers in the hereafter. The line implies a stern rebuke toward the brewing trade and abstinent movements, framed as a warning to those involved.
The Stochar and Morrison Co will ship a water works plant to Robinson Illinois for E A Smiths new hotel. A 200 barrel boiler and duplex pump will pressurize water through the building with a gas engine drive, improving the village’s bad water supply at low cost.
In Indiana last week only fifteen oil wells were drilled, mostly in Jay, Welle and Grant counties. The wells produced 390 barrels in total, averaging 26 barrels each, with Camden pool leading at 106 barrels from four wells.
Reports reach the Herald that the Jackson Shovel Works, idle for two months due to few orders, will restart Monday. Local manager W. R. Welton declined immediate comment but promised a formal statement soon. The news is welcomed by workers and Montpelier residents as a positive town development.
A claim from R. dames of oem 8 Cc touts Elestric Biers as a cure for misery caused by poison. The medicine is described as a blood purifier and tonic that allegedly relieves chills bilious attacks and liver issues, with rapid effects. Meador drug appears as a supplier.
The Hartford City News reports Biakford county corn bound for the eastern market must pass through drying kilns to acquire preservation qualities. Local crop harvest yielded green corn last fall and only with drying weather can it enter the market, as dealers note the region lacks keeping qualities. No corn dryers exist in Hartford City, so all grain is trucked east for drying before sale.
Miss Anas Lou Horton celebrated an engagement with Mr Chas Dodds at a four hour tea and dinner party hosted by Mrs Horton. Guests included Miss Lena Horton and Miss Cassie Macomber with music, games, tears and a pink ribbon reveal of the couple. The couple are from Montpelier and are praised by family and friends.
Mrs Cronin returned to Hartford City after two weeks visiting her daughter Mrs Charles Ford. Trustee Isaac Harrold visited the Hall Schools Monday. Revival meeting closed at Farview Sunday night. Miss Colee Brown of Roll returned to Merion Monday where she works. Mrs Tow Senmidt and daughter of Roll spent Sunday with relatives near Silas. Charley Newton two miles southwest of Roll lost a watch Saturday night. Elemus Johnson visited his daughter of Upland Sunday. Elmer Storms visited the Roll school Monday.
In the Educator Journal Dr J N Hurty argues teachers must monitor pupils health as well as learning. He urges excluding infectious cases from school, notes clinical thermometer use, and cites quarantine law to justify teachers sending home sick children and to educate parents.
Mrs J N Pieman acted as hostess to a Bridge club gathering yesterday afternoon at her home on South Jefferson Street. Mrs H OC Mishee attended as a guest.
The Index of January 24 reports Lewis Porter Wilson and his wife observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Palmer Kansas on January 10. The couple are longtime residents with Wilson having owned a general store in 1856 and both remaining prominent locally. They hosted about forty relatives and friends, including Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of Montpelier Indiana.
Republicans in Marion and Grant counties plan to host the Eleventh district congressional convention on March 12 at the Coliseum skating rink venue. Delegates will number 11 and a half hundred, with space for spectators and seating outside the railing. A curtain-raiser love feast is planned for March 11 followed by potential speeches from Senators Beveridge and Hemenway.
County Health Officer W. N. Crenin reports Blackford County enjoyed overall good health in the past year. The first three months saw some minor sickness, August was the unhealthiest month with several deaths, and December through January recorded notable grippe cases.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine reports improved stomach liver and bowel function after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. If the trial disappoints you a money back refund is offered at Booge Maddox drug store.
A dated promotion lists names including Messrs Dan Alepaugh Amos Alapaugh M R Bastrees Edgar Barnes Charley Bedwell D H Howman W A Castella Charlies Ellenwech Earl Griffith Thomas Gilland L 8 Gordon Dinea Ivanioff Philip Mitchell J Will Mayes C C Mudge Jas A Nuckles B E Neimeyer Harve Patterson Hert Sills and ladies Mesdames George Albert George Baker Dan Ditgard Estella Hamilton Eliza Teibill Eatha Yount Mieses Irene Emenuhiser Fiossie Haverstock Mabel Miser Anna Patternon Lauree Poulson Mary A Fankboner T Cc Palmer P M
A historical advertisement promotes a carbolized remedy named Witch Mazel Ve claimed to treat piles burne and sores. The terse touting language emphasizes healing power and availability in a period storefront context.
Hartford City News reports Blaskford county council in special session approved a 900 appropriation for Simmons & Dailey of Bluffton to defend Wells County defendants Wells County change of venue cases. Judge Vaughn had earlier approved 900 for Simmons Dailey. dispute over taxing trial costs to Wells County. Burns paid 900. final bill for Simmons & Dailey held.
Government bulletins show Indiana produced 7,673,477 barrels of petroleum in 1907, down from 5,200,770 barrels in 1906. Nearly 1,200 new wells added about 15,000 barrels daily, while many saltwater encroached and caused abandonments. New developments occurred mainly in Delaware, Grant, Wells and Jay counties.
Joseph C. U. Jellison, a resident over 21, applies to Blackford County and Montpelier city authorities for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a described 24 by 77 foot room on Main Street. The action covers both county commissioners session in Hartford City and the Montpelier Common Council, March 1908 deadlines.
An elderly reader testifies to using Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and sore throats for years. The ad claims it is the best remedy on earth for colds, croup, throat troubles, and other chest issues, praising its quick relief and safety.
The article notes Das and George Garrisher visiting Portland to see their mother Lucy Shannon spent time with A Jackson and wife. James Junk from Traverse County Michigan revisited old neighbors after moving years ago to a farm with 160 acres paid for. Witnesses attended the Fensei ditch trial, some vowing high costs to block petition for a ditch. James Ruck visited Fensel Thursday night. A B Simpson tends a gas well job. Wil Cook works ditching on the Hanah and Williams farm. Two Carrats children are ill. No school Tuesday as teacher Dennis Shannon attended the Hartford City ditch trial.
The State of Indians Blackford County informs non residents that in the Blackford Circuit Court Marsh term 1908 plaintiffs Montpelier Baptist Church through attorney John P Boyd file complaint against Abel Baldwin Rhoda Baldwin unknown heirs of Baldwin and others. The court warns appearance by the Seventh day of the next term March 23 1908 at Hartford City Court House or demur to the complaint. Witness Clerk A Reeves seals the court.
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