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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
A Montpelier Indiana post office notice lists second class matter. It notes a Kansas bank robbery by outsiders as a counterpoint to local monotony. A poem in Mr. Myran's Commoner titled Over and Over Again is referenced as echoing the publisher’s career.
The self satisfied smirk of eight years by the District of Columbia government public leaders is rejected by Washington residents. The chief Commissioner toured the Chautauqua circuit preaching an ideal municipality, but the ideal appears corrupted by graft and incompetence similar to Philadelphia and Saint Louis.
Wm E Chandler, though out of office and not a state resident, pushes colored electors to back the Democratic ticket. He criticizes colored voters as sheep who switched from Grant to Greeley and now favor Foraker due to his Senate ties to a regiment of colored soldiers. He recalls past support for Roosevelt and labels the colored brother a problem.
The article predicts President Roosevelt will leave the White House after eight months and retreat to Africa to pursue elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and wild asses. It notes his restless nature blends politics and action, contrasting Washington life with a South African forest and a potential rhinoceros encounter.
Several notices from candidates in Licking and Harrison townships announce runs for county clerk circuit court clerk and trustee positions subject to party conventions. Names include Robert Guseman Clyde Strait and Henry Pittenger with Democratic and Republican affiliations. The piece concludes noting Senator Bryan’s unlikelihood to win and his stance on Johnson and other Democrats.
County Auditor Daugherty released the semi annual tax distributions. Townships Licking, Jackson, and Harrison receive sums of 8867.47, 5908.38, and 5889.14 respectively. City funds include Hartford City school 13477.63 and Hartford City 11589.89, Montpelier 4660.23, with court house and gravel road funds also noted. State fund totals 18648228. Total spring collections 127564.12 leaving 119355.15 after delinquents deduction.
Mrs. Clara Sarber visited her parents Jesse Cartre and wife last Monday. Cary Williams and wife spent Sunday with her parents Reed Garrigton and wife. Miss Grace Blount went to Kenton Ohio to visit relatives last Wednesday. Mrs. John Fensel returned from Sheldon last Monday. Miss Esther Dearduff called on Miss Baneh Jackson Saturday evening. Mrs. Lambert of Hartford City visited her son Elwworth Lambert and family last Wednesday. Geo Garrison caught nineteen carp last week. The boys gave Harris Chenewith an old fashioned bel ling last Thursday evening. The dry weather is damaging the corn on the high ground.
The paper lists names of residents and businesses for a June 18 1908 letter delivery including Messers P AO Coppersmith Tom Deer duff H E Fredrick M J Fanning J D Hower The Heller Co James Heiser William Lanning J E Owen Elmer Lpickard Mesdames Grace Butler James Eden Chas Huggins John Koontz C H Ketzham Almina Phillips I W Smith Miss Irene Emenhiser Birnie Lee TY C Palmer P M. The German scientist who claims to have discovered that women's feet are growing larger may be right but his meddling with such matters will not elevate hm in the estimation of the women.
The Blackford County Bar Association reports Henry Fargo and David Fouts guilty of unprofessional conduct after thorough inquiry. The bar votes to begin disbarment proceedings with the same committee to prosecute before Judge Sturgis. The accused may hire counsel and defend themselves. Fargo and Fouts attended the meeting and were asked to leave during deliberations.
Surrounded by friends at Mrs. Brant Shinn's home on Sunday June 14 a surprise 30th birthday dinner was held. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Cal Shields Montpelier Mr. and Mrs M Wort and children and many other couples and about fifteen young people. The day was pleasant and guests wished her many more birthdays.
Miss Lena Spears visited Mr and Mrs Carl Wright of Eaton on Thursday and Friday. Mrs Lola Minniear and children visited Almeda Beeks on Friday. Amanda Myers Alma Beeks Florence Vance attended Hartford City commencement Saturday. Joe Emory and children spent Monday with Mrs Sam Emory. John Spears and wife of Ft Wayne were guests of his parents Saturday and Sunday. Blanche Minniear stayed with grandmother Mrs Huldah Minniear last week. Albert Beeks and family visited Antrim Beeks and wife Saturday night. J A Place to visit George Shelton this week. Mrs Antrim Beeks and daughter Alma and Master Floyd Beeks visited Wm Spaulding and wife.
Rev Rust preached Saturday and Sunday in Carmel. Montpelier resident Henry Martin visited Ely Snyder. Grace Chandler visited May Fear. Olive Branch to host a children’s meeting next Sunday evening. Mrs Harry Mote and children from Bluffton visit Frank McDorman’s family. Ben Sweveland paints his house. Mrs Margaret Shannon visited relatives in Montpelier last week. Edith and Ethel Reagers spent Sunday with Mrs Walter Snider. Dell Swoveland and family visited Ben Swoveland. Seth Markin sold hay last week. Thomas Blount and wife visited Spence and wife. Leslie Morrical of Montpelier spent Monday with Mrs Thos Blount. Will and Mrs Spaulding of Slater visited Isaac and Mrs Rodgers. Harry Saunders and baby from North Dakota visited Jasper Morrical. Locals attended Hartford City commencement. Marion Minnear of Montpelier visited Minniear family. Minnie Simonton and Blanch Morricat had supper with Stella Minniear. Ray Blount spent the week with his sister near Roil.
Mrs. Richard Carpenter and Miss Golda with Almeda Grimes and Harriett Balles called on Mrs. Ricard. Mrs. Garrett visited Mrs. Charles Garrett. Edward Knox and children visited sister Mrs. Williams. group attended Hartford City commencement. Joseph Pierce and Edna spent night with Emeline Rinard. Florence Vance Alma Beeks Olive Wright visited Walter Noggle. A C Beeks and Alma with Spaulding family. Henry Starbuck visited mother Mrs Rinard. Walker Farr attended eighth grade commencement in Van Buren. Olive Wright visited father Thomas Wright and son Arg. Iva Edens over Sunday with brother Jesse. Emeline Kinard Emma Smith and children visited Mrs D Twibell.
Jeff S. P Bricker and family visited John Banter near Dillman Sunday. Joseph Slater works in Louis Shideler blacksmith shop learning the trade. Frank Banter from near Diliman called on Miss Bessie Slater Sunday evening. Claude Gibson local oil field superintendent near Drum looked after business Monday. Many attend weekly prayer meeting at South Salem Sunday. Salamonie Owls beat Joke Boys in a Sunday game west of town. Carey Jones of Montpelier visiting friends here.
Miss Gladys Haftich and Miss Starky spent Sunday with Miss Sylvia Shadle. A. W. Sala and wife attended the K of P memorial at Roll Sunday. Farmers are busy plowing and replanting corn. Several from around Roll attended the day. A. M. Shadle and family were in Montpelier Saturday evening. Alma Banta, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Banta, is improving. C. W. Underwood and son Max were in Montpelier Saturday evening. Frank Wrumbaugh bought a large farm in Tennessee and will move this fall. Miss Pearl Cook of Montpelier is visiting with Austin Shadle and family this week. Ora Williamson and son Erman spent Sunday with A. M. Shadle.
A grocery ad lists Rio coffee at 10c, kidney and Navy beans, fancy string beans two cans, rice by the pound, two cans of hominy, spring spinach per can, sugar corn per can, Patrol Brand salmon, Snider’s pork and beans, regular macaroni at 10c per pound, fine cherries per can, winter stock apples, pineapple per can, crown chunk pineapple, and blackberries per can. The offer highlights multiple canned goods and staples with unit prices.
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