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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
8
A 1907 tribute marks June 14 as the 130th anniversary of the flag praising its symbolism of liberty and equality. It recalls how the banner has traveled from Revolutionary War times through Alaska’s purchase and overseas possessions, embodying national unity and sacrifice.
Herbert leads the list of high order talents to visit Montpelier next winter. The Skoogaard Concert Co. with Dr Herve Skoogaard violinist Miss Heanor Wilson pianist Miss Lois Davidson will perform. Edwin R Weeks' company and L B Spafford cartoonist harmonist bring variety and new acts to town. More details to follow.
Andy Foust of Warren returned from Roumion where he had worked for the Standard Oil company for years. He visited Montpeler yesterday and said he was glad to be home and plans to stay in the United States for a time. He and others from Roumnie downplayed the revolution, claiming it was not as bad as portrayed.
A midday fight broke out near the Blue Front building in Montpelier involving McGeath Bree iogbara Pace Starr Lewin Paibell and others. Starr and Pace clashed after alleged home trouble from Pace about visiting Bluff ton. The scuffle escalated with punches and crowd interference ending with police involvement.
The readable text hints at a court matter involving checks and money with mentions of a son named Silier and an individual Ward of Coase. It references relatives, a charge, and court proceedings, implying a legal dispute over funds and a shortage.
In county commissioner's court Monday John Smithgale withdrew his license application for a saloon in Washington township. Opposition from many voters, with 362 signatures on the remonstrance, leaves the township dry for now. Heavy rains worsen road conditions, making travel and load movement difficult in the district.
Harold Norris of Fort Wayne visited the area Tuesday to oversee his interest in the local enterprise, staying briefly to check on matters and return.
Harrison township leads a countywide good roads push with five gravel or macadam petitions presented at the Commissioners meeting. John Kirkpatrick heads one petition with 59 signers, Joseph Creek two petitions with 62 and 117 names, W A Neal leads a 61-name petition, and L H McGrath heads another with 62 signers.
Classified ad describes a nine room house near business district with modern improvements. Offers a strong location and calls readers to contact, though text is garbled and may include a joke line and misspellings.
Ambroge Grafton deserted his family at Mollie months ago and surfaced with a Wells County trust fund helping them. He then went on a spree and was jailed for ten felony years, ending his stay in jail.
Advertised list includes D. A. Foulend Lewis Lepper W 4 McKierick Ed Redding Arthur C Vanskirk C B Williams Mrs Arthur Kelley Manier Misp Ella Ball Annie Mann T Palmer P M. Names appear with last initials and roles in a public notices column.
Miss Goldie Gaskill of Marion departed today to visit friends after staying with her sister Mrs. Geo Hatley. The trip follows a tour of local business activity and notes the new Powers Booklees edited by Fr. Wayne G. W. Nelson, proprietor of a South Main street grocery and dry goods store.
The Epworth League held a popular social evening in the M. E. church basement on Tuesday night. Leaguers and friends enjoyed kitchen treats and general games, with a jolly crowd planning to attend the next event in two weeks.
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