Hidden Indian Treasure Rumor Near Montpelier Explodes
Farmers near Montpelier in the Godfrey reserve report two unknown men seen Wednesday night in the area of the old Indian graves. A buried pot and rusty iron fragment were found the next day, sparking belief the treasure of Gabriel Godfrey may have been unearthed. Local history ties the Godfreys and Goodboos to past wars and trade, with prior legends of silver and gold, but no confirmation of a haul.
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Goodbook N
Montpelier
Gabriel Godfrey
Towns Farm
Godfrey Indian Reserve
Blackford
Wells
Jay
Godfreys
Palonz-wa
Francis Godfrey
Godfrey
Charles Croy
Godfrey Reserve
Chief Godfrey
Ft. Wayne
Salamonie
Croy
Papetis
Mills Reappointed Poor Farm Superintendent at Reduced Salary
County Commissioners reelected Mills as superintendent of the poor farm with a $100 yearly salary cut from $700 to $600. Report says Mills bid $700 but lowered to $600 after learning rivals bid that amount. Woolen and Atkinson had respective bids of $500 and $600. A June 16 joint meeting with Grant county will discuss the Tudor road petition.
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Mills
Woolen
Atkinson
Journal of
Hartford City
Grant County Board
Tudor Road
Boyd Sued by Insurance Company Over Bond Surety
The United States Fidelity and Guaranty company filed suit in Blackford circuit court against Absalom W. Boyd of Montpelier seeking 2500 for reimbursing an $75,000 bond and related costs after Boyd served as McKean county treasurer from 1902 to 1906 and Bradford, Pa., judgment of 1000.11. An attorney in Montpelier called the claim a bluff, saying there is no case. Boyd, a known oil man, has been in Montpelier for years.
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United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Blackford
Absalom W. Boyd
Montpelier
Boyd
McKean County
Bradford
Court of Common Pleas
Hartford City News
Herald
Strange Bird Captured and Local News from Indiana Reserve
A strange tittle bird, likely a Red Bat per Dr. Taylor, is displayed in a Pioneer drug store window east of Montpelier near Godfrey reserve. Warren announces a Fourth of July celebration with races and fireworks. Portland reports a freak cat born Wednesday with three mouths and tongues, three throats, one large underjaw, and efforts to keep it alive.
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Godfrey Reserve
Montpelier
QO. B. Bliss
Mad McGeath
Pioneer Drug Store
Taylor
Indiana
Warren
Portland
Telephone company to upgrade Montpelier exchange
Hartford City News reports plans to invest 5000 to 6000 in Montpelier to upgrade the telephone system. About thirty workers will install new equipment once shipments arrive, with extended cables and rural service upgrades to reduce buzzing noise. A new farm in running west from Montpelier is also mentioned.
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Hartford City
Montpelier
Hutchens
North City Firemen Prepare for Hartford City Tournament Trip
A large northern crowd plans to travel to Hartford City on June 24 for the state tournament of volunteer fire companies. The Wabash Valley line will run trains from here to Bluffton and on to Hartford City via interurban. Garrett and Auburn riders join a special TL and C21 car with a 20 piece Garrett Military band and Fort Wayne Electric Works baseball team, with special rates expected and heavy outbound business anticipated.
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Hartford City
Hluffton
EU. T
Hartluord City
Garrett
Fara A. Om
Auburn
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Wabash Valley
Ft. Wayne Journal
Auditor Daugherty Issues Notices to Delinquent School Fund Loans
Auditor Daugherty has issued notices to holders of delinquent school fund loans urging renewal of mortgages or repayment. He will spend next week settling with borrowers, likely leaving much of the funds in the city as residents seek loans elsewhere amid tariff bill critiques.
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Daugherty
Don’t Deceive Uncle Sam Woman Fined in Federal Mail Case
Mrs. Mary H. Rea of Logansport was fined 2100 and costs by Judge Anderson in Indianapolis federal court after pleading guilty to sending objectionable matter through the mails. Investigation showed there was written matter in a package mailed from a local post office at normal postage. A postal inspector took up the case.
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Mary H. Rea
Anderson
Indianapolis
Logansport
Pharos
Indianapolis Population Estimated at 239 646
Dr. Charles A. Carter, chief clerk of the city board of health, estimates Indianapolis population at 239 646 as of June 1 this year. The prior year figure was 283 160, calculated under rules from the department of commerce and labor in Washington.
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Charles A. Carter
City Board of Health
Department of the Population
Indianapoli
Department of Co 3 Area and Labor
Washington
Merchants debate impact of local mill closure
A Montpelier meeting reveals estimates of 45 employees at Cup and Metal Works, sparking fear that loss could drain one fifth of the city’s population. Speakers argue expansion would fill empty houses and preserve local industry and jobs.
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Merchants Association
Mr. Page
Coom
Onien
Montpelier
Senators Headed Toward Private Life Revealed
Some United States senators appear to be moving toward retirement or reduced public roles. The piece notes ongoing political shifts and hints at upcoming exits from the Senate, with implications for party dynamics and governance.
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United States
Montpelier Men Draw Irrigated Land Numbers
Frank Ensign reports Montpelier delegates drew poor numbers for irrigated fruit lands in Idaho. Ensign got 670 and Bryson 1260 while Wilson drew none. first 200 numbers won 30 000 acres. Ensign withdrew money and will await later drawings. Frank Young got 478 but did not claim entry. A winner with number one sold his chance for two thousand dollars. Ensign toured the county and plans to move to Boise.
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Frank Ensign
Idaho
Montpelier
D. A. Bryson
FL McCune
Wilson
Ensign
Frank Young
Boise
Capitol
Fort Wayne Electric Works Fire Drill Prep Plans
The Fort Wayne Electric Works fire department trains for a Hartchord City drill on June 24. In tests the team covered 300 feet and set hose in 20 seconds, then 200 feet in 18 seconds. Attendees include William Livits a captain William Ehrman Erica Price Tracey Bauer Edward Winman Samuel Shivers George Zollinger D Arber and R Boggs.
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Fort Wayne
Edward Winman
Samuel Shivers
George Zollinger
D. Arber
R. Boggs
Ft. Wayne
Flight Race Between Wright and Zeppelin Sparks Interest
A fictional note imagines a race between Wilbur Wright and Count Zeppelin as a highly sportlike event on or over the road, illustrating aviation rivalries and public fascination with air travel.
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Wilbur Wright
Count Zeppelin
Rnad
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Montpalier
Old Plank Road
A. W. Boyd
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Panama
Telephone Company
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Hartford City Paper
Uncle Sam
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