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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
Indiana towns including Montpelier replace underfilled $500 stake colts races with two class races. The $1,000 handicap pace may go ahead if enough entries appear. if not, a $100 purse will be offered to the horse breaking the track record of 2.08. The plan aims to attract top horses and make the meeting a banner event.
The Woodmen and Red Men lodges of Keystone plan a union memorial service on June 13. They will meet in the hall, march to M. P. church for services led by Rev. Coomer, then to Friends cemetery for grave decoration. The Keystone Woodmen also attend memori al services in Hartford City on June 6 and in Muncie on June 20.
The Warren Tribune reports the Methodist Memories Home treasurer George S. Good shows cash on hand and owned real estate totaling 55 368 11 with more gifts expected. The $15 000 pledge and farm from Mr Chopson await completion of the first building. Bequests totaling over 40 000 were also received in the past year. Officers elected include Rev C A Wade Fort Wayne president Rev B S Hellopeter Fort Wayne vice president W W Martin Bluffton secretary and Rev M A Harlan Warren corresponding secretary with S Good Warren treasurer.
More than 100000 schoolchildren contract diphtheria tuberculosis and scarlet fever annually with about 20000 fatalities. Early disease spreads pupil to pupil. medical inspection is key. New York schools found 15000 contagious eye cases and 65000 exclusions for transmissible ailments. Philadelphia reports 10000 attendants excluded yearly on health grounds.
A promotional claim extols Bucklen’s Arica Salve as unmatched for cuts corns barns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt sore eyes and cold sores. Sold at Pioneer drug store for 25 cents per unit.
Samuel Mincer appeared before the City Board of Commissioners and was granted a license to sell intoxicating liquors in Montpelier's first ward. Temperance opponents intend to appeal to the circuit court, potentially adding a second saloon for several weeks. Mincer will operate in the Frank Corn room soon, after paying the $250 license fee. Supreme Court ruling allows immediate licensing without council approval.
Montpelier, strengthened and in good form, defeated Pennville 11 to 1 at the Race Track diamond. Leslie Baels pitched five no hit innings, Red Oak allowed the lone Pennville run in the final frame. McKinney impressed at catcher, and Montpelier's infielders and outfielders played solid ball. Next Sunday Montpelier hosts Ft. Wayne Eagles, said to be the city’s fastest independent club, for a key matchup.
The article argues sheriffs who yield prisoners to mobs face federal contempt for defying the Supreme Court. It notes Sheriff Shipp’s failure to resist the mob in Chattanooga and predicts prison terms for those aiding lynchings. It urges removing officers to curb mob violence.
Ernest Linville of Montpelier took first in the 220 yard dash in 23.25 seconds at a class meet at Wabash College and finished second in the 100 yard dash. Lindy had been inactive in sprints but showed promise with better practice.
Purdue defeated Earlham 8-0 with Charters pitching. The win sealed Purdue’s big eight championship with only two losses all season while Milinda trailed with three losses.
Robert Green, an oil worker near Marion, obtained a divorce from Rosa E. Green in the Grant circuit court on evidence of a dirty home, neglect of children, and alleged infidelity. Green testified they married in Montpelier after two years together, but separation occurred seven years ago after a dispute over her conduct. The divorce was granted at the plaintiff's cost.
A Victorian style claim touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervous irritability and skin blemishes caused by constipation or kidney poisons. The ad promises stronger nerves and a clear complexion, urging readers to buy at Pioneer drug store.
Mrs Brant Shields entertained the Five Hundred club Saturday afternoon with guests including Mrs H Hungerford of Concord Michigan and Mrs L D Millikan as guests.
In May three producing oil wells were completed in Blackford county yielding 35 barrels. Thirty wells were abandoned. Indican field showed gains over March and April with 40 barrels in new production and three dry holes. Notable work listed includes Washington J B Scott 21 Ohio OIC No 44 15 bbls and Gilliland No 8 10 bbls among others.
Two young Montpelier men have spent six months perfecting juggling and bar stunt routines. They plan an eastern tour with Kilaw and Erlanger of New York handling bookings and will headline in major vaudeville houses after a Montpelier Star appearance.
At a Bluffton directors meeting Henry C. Arnold, president for five years, tendered his resignation to take effect June 30. Ralph B. Todd was chosen to succeed him as cashier and Charles Plessinger of United Telephone Co. will fill Todd’s vacated secretary role. Arnold remains on the board of directors.
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