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Newspaper

Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1909

Page

4

Couple Weds at Post Office Montpelier Indiana

Shull and Leonard wed at the Montpelier Indiana post office with the ceremony noted as a second class matter.

Montpelier Ind

Noros Break Out On Map and Political Reform Plan

The note comments on Noros expansion and urges adding Marquis of Queensbury rules to Senate regulations while proposing political conventions on April 1. It lauds Taft for running government on a business basis and curbing extravagance, calling it invaluable to the nation.

Marquis of Queensbury Senate Werhape Taft

Washington Dispatches Show Cuba Worries Persist

U S officials express broad anxiety over Cuba conditions though no event has forced U S intervention. Administration circles remain concerned about the evolving situation and potential impacts on policy and security.

Washington Cuba United States

Secretary McVeagh Praises Loebs New York Customs Reforms

Secretary McVeagh urges focus on the broader impact of the New York Custom House reorganization led by Collector Loeb. He notes Loeb’s energy in modernizing methods, eliminating inefficiency, and preventing future leaks, with support from the President.

McVeagh Treasury New York Custom House Loeb Mveagh Mr. Loeb

Should Blame It on Montpelier

Bluffton Banner reports several boys aged sixteen to twenty entered J U T station Monday evening, broke a beer case, drank the beer, and damaged signs used by cigar stand operator Philip Koplios. The station was unstaffed when the act occurred, one boy severely intoxicated and carried home by friends. Prosecution possible if they pay for damages.

Bluffton Philip Kopios Kopolos

Berne man files voluntary bankruptcy in Port Huron case

Peter F. Moser Jr of Berne Indiana filed for voluntary bankruptcy listing liabilities of 2669.97 and assets of 1032. Most assets are covered by a charter mortgage held by Port Huron Engine and Thresher Co of Upton Works Michigan. Attorney is F Cotrell of Berne. He has been in threshing and corn shredding business.

Peter F. Moser, Jr Berne Ind Port Huron Engine and Thresher Company Upton Works Mich F. M.cotrell Fperne

Nightbeat After Montpelier Booze Trip Sends Two Home

Officer Lew Browt sent two men home after a Montpelier booze run. Tom Miller allegedly insulted women on Market Street. Officer Bront began jail but let him go. Braton was also sent home for similar overindulgence.

Lew Browt Montpelier Tom Miller Market Street Bront Braton Blufften

Man returns after 80 hours missing from county infirmary

Robert Hughes reappeared Sunday afternoon after vanishing Thursday while on a permitted walk. He says he wandered two days and two nights through Gas City and Upland with no food before finding his way back to the poor farm. He is 45 years old, though his appearance suggests he is older. Emory Wasson, recently in the epileptic ward, has been released and is improved in Hartford City.

Robert Hughes Hughes Supt Mills Hughe Gas City Upland Emory Wasson Wasson Hartford City

Money division tears apart Keystone couple after fifteen years

James Locket searches Montpelier for his wife May McClung who left two weeks ago. He claims they split over money as three children await care. The pair refuse to discuss details and say they will travel separate paths with no divorce sought.

James Locket Dr. Mason Keystone Montpelier May Locket Locket Herald May McClung Mr Locket

Assault Case Between Elliots and Shuman Prepares Hearing

Mrs Dessie Elliot filed an affidavit with local officers accusing Rose Shuman of assaulting John Elliott, son of William and Dessie Elliott. Shuman pleaded guilty and faces a hearing this evening before Squire Sills after service of the affidavit by Marshal Reynolds. The neighbors have long had tensions, and the matter will be aired at the hearing.

Dessie Elliot Rose Shuman John Elliott William Dessie Eliot Shuman Squire Sills Marshal Reynolds Rosa Shuman Levi Chapman Elliots

Eleven Days Said by Squire Sills in Hartford Case

J. E. Pratt, a farm laborer from seven miles west of Bluffton, appeared before Squire Sills in Montpelier after being intoxicated. Marshal Reynolds escorted Pratt to Hartford for an eleven day confinement following his second intoxication incident.

J. E. Pratt Bluffton Montpelier Marshal Reynolds Squire Sills Pratt Tn Montpelier Mr. Pratt Hartford Reynolds

Important Montpelier Meeting Aims to Save Local Industry

The Merchants Association invites all citizens to a Wednesday meeting at the library or City Hall to discuss two key issues. The first is an urgent telephone matter requiring remedy, and the second seeks to persuade Cup and Metal Works to remain in Montpelier and expand locally. Page and Smith will explain the business and needs, and hopes are high for strong attendance to prevent relocation.

Merchants Association Publc Cup Montpelier Messrs. Page Smith The Herald

Farmers Urged to Handle Eggs Better for Market

The article argues farmers should test eggs before selling to avoid rotten eggs and prosecutions. It suggests a simple candle test in a cigar box to detect bad eggs and advises gathering eggs promptly and storing in a cool place, especially in summer when heat speeds spoilage.

Former Montpelier Boy Becomes Waterloo Minister

The Waterloo Press prints Rev. Bergman as the new M E Church pastor coming from Millgrove Indiana. He preached in Waterloo last Sunday and will move his family into the parsonage after Rev Biven departs. Bergman is described as a young earnest worker active in temperance from Blackford County.

Waterloo Bergman M. E. Church Biven Millgrove Blackford County Montpelier

Mrs. Al Mills Stricken With Paralysis

Mrs. Al Mills, wife of the county infirmary superintendent, was stricken with paralysis late Monday evening while helping prepare the evening meal. She remains in serious condition with the entire right side affected and loss of sensation and near loss of movement.

al Mills County Infirmary

Lightning scatters end of corn crib on David Levy farm

During a Sunday night storm a lightning bolt struck a corn crib on the David Levy farm east of Bluffton in the German settlement. The end of the structure splintered and scattered in the yard but did not ignite a fire. The strike gave a sharp shock to the nearby household, and residents noted some farmers in the area do not use lightning rods due to religious beliefs. The storm caused widespread alarm in the section.

David Levy Bluffton

The Restful Rigor of Menzel Sittings

Adolf Menzel, the German artist, kept a model on a scaffold for two hours as he sketched. When the model asked for a break, Menzel urged him to resume, declaring the pose fine and insisting the man stay rigid until the drawing was completed.

Adolf Menzel Menzel

Barns And Visits Highlight Small Town Week

Rose Fisher spent last week with relatives at Pennville. Sige Hannon and John Sharp of Montpelier are putting up two small buildings for Arthur Shannon. Mary Sennett of Eaton is visiting in the community. Mr. Markins and wife of Hartford City visited Jacob Hyser Sunday. Mr. Pittenger and Mode Waltz are building a barn for Charley Cale. Charley Bennett and wife spent last Sunday at Marion with relatives Mrs Arthur Hamon and little son of Montpelier and Mrs Lyons visit Lizzie Waltz Thursday. D M Fisher and hands raised Arthur Morrises barn Wednesday. Albert Leffler of west of Hartford City spent Sunday with Henry Wentz. Billie Williams is giving his barn a new coat of paint. George Lewis and B E Lewis of Gas City visited JacobsHysers Thursday. I D M Fisher and family visited relatives at Camden Sunday. The children's exercises held at this place Sunday evening were largely attended. All the neighborhood was present and enjoyed the recital fine.

Rose Fisher Pennville Sige Hannon John Sharp Montpelier Arthur Shannon Mary Sennett Eaton Markins Hartford City Jacob Hyser Mr. Pittenger Mode Waltz Charley Cale Charley Bennett Marion Arthur Hamon Little Son Mrs. Lyons Lizzie Waltz D. M. Fisher Arthur Morrises Albert Leffler Henry Wentz Billie Williams George Lewis B. E. Lewis Gas City JacobsHysers ID. M. Fisher Camden

Corn and oats improve in county notes

Charles Runkle traveled to the county seat last Wednesday on business. John Fensel spent Sunday in Fort Wayne with his cousin. Perry Herring plans to move to Michigan this week. Hal Norton and his wife visited his brother Sam last Saturday. Noah Dearduff and Ben Blount bought lightning rods for their buildings. Andy Jackson makes several weekly trips with a garden truck. Martin Fensil gives his corn a second plowing.

Charles Runkle John Fensel Ft. Wayne Perry Herring Michigan Hal Norton Sam Noah Dearduff Ben Blount Andy Jackson Martin Fensil

Hartford City Commencement Attendees Noted

Neighborhood residents attended the commencement at Hartford City last Friday. Richard Carpenter and wife visited friends in Rush County. Antrim Becks and family stayed with their daughter Mrs William Spaulding last Thursday. Mrs sear Yarger and son Ralph visited Mrs Henry Stone and family last Saturday. Manson Williams and family called on Henry Stone and wife Sunday afternoon. William Spaulding and family were guests of A C Beeks and family Sunday. Illa Merce and daughter Edna spent Monday with her mother Emeline Kinard Emma Garrett visited Mrs Chitford Englehart Saturday morning. Jizzie Knott and daughter Inez called on Alice Spaulding Monday.

Hartford City Richard Carpenter Rush County Antrim Becks William Spaulding Mre Sear Yarger Ralph Henry Stone Manson Williams Wm Spaulding A. C. Beeks Sunda Illa Merce

L. C. T. M. Memorial Set for June 13 by Lady Maccabees

The Lady Maccabees announce the annual memorial service for departed members will be held Sunday afternoon June 13 in the hall with Rev. Bordelmeier delivering the memorial address and graves decorated. Members are urged to attend the regular meeting Thursday evening to finalize arrangements.

Lady Maccabees Bordelmeier Presbyterian Church

Alta Christman Released After Jail Stay

Alta Christman, recently jailed for intoxication and kept in Blackford County jail much of the past year, was released last evening after Ella Winters paid the fire. She told Sheriff Clamme she planned to leave the county and bid farewell.

Alta Christman Ella Winters Alta Clamme Blackford County Keer Yeuraw

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Pich- Shull & Leonard West High St John Elliot Slater Jizzie Knott Inez Alice Spaulding L. C. T.M. Memorial
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