Big Game Expedition Led by Akely in Africa
A Chicago project led by Carl F. Akelya, renowned taxidermist, aims to gather African animal specimens for scientific study. The expedition, including assistants from Vernon Shaw and Chico, will travel to Africa with field collectors and ar alists to document flora and geology. They plan a multi month voyage, returning to Chicago next winter.
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Erderers
Chicago
Carl FE
Akelya
Vernon Show Krenned
Betas
Dirk
WSP
Vernon Shaw Kennnedy
Chico
Heis
Keates
Paity Andes
Akels
Cie Iatseuim
Africa
Nana Aept
Tigos
Aierien
Wade Tendou
Poeta Bore Vitiosa
Maula Bust
Africa Coustry
Ste
Als
Cote
Akely
Memorial Services Unite Montpelier Patriots in Church
In Montpelier the Methodist Episcopal church held memorial services Sunday afternoon with a large turnout of citizens, G A R and Relief Corps members marching to the church led by the Firemen's Band. Rev Brown spoke to honor the soldiers and the nation, praising their sacrifices and God’s guidance as students and townspeople contributed music and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
Harry Gast
Moffett
Fry
Brown
Capt
Breson
God
Tim
Caro
Geo. Rellr
Advertised List of Names and Local Advertisements
A scanned notice lists residents and businesses including J W Andersen Foay Baker NM E Dustin Andrew James Prev WC Heth William Mittin PL Maciel R E McGow J Br Poppouaty Norris Stephense Cll G Smith Nettie Hall Eva Hill Mauch May C R Lowe Miss Gale Hird Miss Emma Wood E A Smith P M with various local advertising notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. WL. Andersen
Baker NM
Baker
E. A. Dustin
Andrew Efsentiaiun
James Prev
Heth
William Mittin
Maciel
R.el MceGow
Norris Stephense
Cll
G. Smith
Nettie Hall
Eva Hill Mauch May C. R. Lowe
Gale Hird
Eimma Wood
E. A. Smith
P. M
Warning to Autoists Prosecutes License Violations Statewide
Prosecutor A G Kinshwiller received a letter from Secretary of State Daniel E Storms warning that many auto owners have failed to obtain required licenses since the law took effect April 15. He is instructed to locate noncompliant owners or machines in the county and prosecute them. Fines do not exceed 60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Kinshwiller
Secretary of State
Daniel E. Storms
cPest
Mr. Einshwiller
Grand and Petit Jurors Drawn for June Term Court
The June term grand and petit juries have been drawn. Grand jury members include John Bain O K Moore Winslow Miles William A Neal Frank L Bishop and James Luzadder. Petit jury members include Joseph Horton Frank Jones Jr W W Russel James Gothrup George T Fulton John Fishback William Kelly Charles C Brown Cary A Ratliff Robert Stewart Joseph Wise James Colly Washington Hummer and Mathias Knecht.
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John Bain
O. K. Moore
Winslow Miles
William A. Neal
Frank L. Bishop
James Luzadder
Joseph ?. Horton
Frank Jones, Jr
W. W. Russel
James Gothrup
George T. Fulton
John Fishback
William Kelly
Charles C. Brown
Cary A. Ratliff
Children’s Guardians Seek Safe Home for County’s Orphans
The Blackford county board of children’s guardians met at Dr. Clapper’s office to secure a home for children under their care. They urge solid proposals from the city and name Dr. W L Scott as contact. The group plans to place all dependent county children in homes once a facility is found. A boy aged eight was received Thursday from a Masonville family willing to cover his care.
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Blackford
Maistnrelier
Siurtford Civ News
Local Social Notes and Visit Gifts Fill Evening Scene
Social hour dancing club and multiple townsfolk visit. Fred Watson of Simere and Miss Enna Dong return home. J G Deagee and J A Smalley head to Hartford City on business. Several city residents travel to Lima for a funeral and fishing news and a church event is announced.
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Fred Watson
Simere
James VanDell
Bluffien
J. G. Deagee
J. A. Smalley
Hartford City
Aline
Enna Dong
Startford City
Fred Carr
Richmord
V.c.t
J. Carr
Mies
Ida Riierd
Ida Kinnerd
Nantsas City
Wgent
Clenmon
Napnie Martir
Sinclair & Morrison Machine Shop
Central Ratliff and Waugh Community Notes
Local farmers report most corn planting completed. Numerous visits among residents including McConkey Nobles Huffman and Burson families. A church youths meeting is postponed to June third due to bad weather. The ice cream supper at Dundee hosted many members of nearby families with forty two attendees.
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Ella McConkey
Mineta Nobles
Ada Berson
Goldie’ Bugh
Lilie Nelson
Clara Chandler
Aliss Sylvia Huffman
Mary Williams
Minnie McConkey
Ernest Hughes
Willis Williams
Harry McConkey
Dethai
Salix
Beable
Ida
Minnie
Shnota Nobles
Floss Dion
Nuuy Williams
Fthel Johnson
Eva
Lizte Burson
Samuel Wiliams
Bur Burson
J. M. Burson
Minnie MceCoakes
Minnie Chander
Grace Curry
Margie Chandler
Alys
Ollie Berrier
Dundee
Aliza Cumming
Sarah Starts
Nell
Joe Williams
Harver
Ellice Berrier
Fred Stoones
John Williams
Jess Burson
John Dies
Floss
Masses Grace Curry
Nettie Gennett
Minota Nobles
Elsie Brown
Mary Wiliams
Aga Burson
Pearl Grown
Grace
Messrs
Claude Kitterman
Guy
Harvey McConkey
Curt Phillips
Charley
Samuel Sills
Gary
Roll
Sam Williams
John
Andrew Berrier
Harry
Joe Sills
John Carry
Ralph Marion
Sunday School Classes Meet For Children's Day Practice
Notice calls Classes 2 4 4 5 6 and 7 of the M I Sunday School to gather at the church Thursday at two o'clock for practice in preparation for Children's Day.
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M. I
Tax collections and distributions for Blackford County listed
The report shows total tax collections for Blackford County at 109617.28 with allocations to township tax tuition tax road tax township poor tax due tax Hartford City, library fund, school bonds and water works bonds. Corporations receive 17752.41 and total due townships 6521.15 with multiple line items for each tax and bond category.
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Blackford
Hartford City
General Corporation
Montpelier
Licking Township
SLOCUM DAILY WEATHER AND SOCIAL NOTES
Rain persists and farmers complain as townsfolk report visits and Sunday events. U B Sunday school plans children day exercises at 3 00 pm next Sunday. Ambrose Pownell of Logansport visited Daniel Pownell. Several families hosted relatives and friends. Ed Ickes plans to move to Michigan to take a 100 acre farm. Decoration day is noted for frequent rain.
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U. B
Ambrose Pownell
Logansport
Daniel Pownell
Isaac Jones
Montpelier
Harrison Dorton
Grant County
Henry Russell
Daniel Pittenger
Anna Stout
Ethel Jones
Ed, McCamimon
Ed Ickes
Michigan
Hartford City
Green
Ida Jones
Chas Rogers
Aaron Rogers
Guy Strait
Hiser
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Columbian Museum
M. G. Wilson
Lima
D. J.w.day
Huckeye
Indiana Pipe Line
Burdock
Julia Filbridge
West Cornwell
Conn
Edgar Varese
Neil Troutman
Earl Server
Foster Maddox
Win Page Farm
Fred Minshwilier
Herald
Warren
Rule Crosbie
O. GH. Shull
Rule
Shull
Woman’s Union Bible Class
Luke
Iorlister
McDonnell & Jordan
Ratliff and Waugh
Hollister's
Houster Cave Company
Madison
Wis
Slocum
Goughs
Colcs
Croup
Rowletts
Triumph
Streit’s Bargain Store
The
Montpelier Herald
Ford County
the Herald
Herald Building
Montpelier, Indiana
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