Poneto to Build Half Mile Race Track in Wells County
Plans advance for a fine half mile regulation track on Dr Doster farm east of Poneto. Marion Buckner and local horsemen have secured surveys for grading. Enthusiasts including Ton Rhea Cyrus Stine and Mr McGarvey back the project to train horses and host races alongside a future Poneto street fair and interurban service.
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Poneto
Wells County
Dr. Doster
Marion Buckner
Doster
Ton Rhea
Cyrus Stine
McGarvey
Bluffton News
Objection to Stone Quality Halts Haag Road Work
County officials and the Ridgeville contractor visited a Ridgeville quarry Friday to inspect stone shipped for the Haag road in Harrison township. Superintendent Fulton halted work Thursday due to declining stone quality. officials planned to arrange better quality stone locally. The Hartford City Times Gaz et te notes the inquiry and questions why home stone is not used.
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Ridgeville
Hart, Willman and Beath
Will Harley
Well Fulton
Harrison Township
Fulton
Hartford City Times-Gazette
Herald
Oil Business Picking Up In Indiana Fields
The past week 3 in Indiana oil fields shows rising activity with 13 wells completed and total new production around 225 barrels. Widespread results include Keystone 2 wells 60 barrels Camden 3 wells 65 Marion 2 wells 35 Warren 2 wells one dry 60 Muncie 3 dry holes Alexandria 1 well 5. A slight market rise could spur more drilling in old fields with paying wells possible at 1.25 oil. Operators have been drawn to Illinois, eyeing Indiana if conditions improve.
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Indiana
Keystone
Camden
Marion
Warren
Muncie
Alexandria
Old Indiana
Gem Theatre Opens to Record Montpelier Attendance
The Gem theatre opened Saturday night to a large crowd, Manager Harding reporting the largest attendance ever for a Montpelier picture show. The venue, praised for its appearance, will offer nightly pictures and music as Montpelier's leading amusement spot. Bob Brewer, recently in Geneva with Manhattan On Co., visited friends and then traveled to Warren for a few weeks of work.
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Harding
Montpelier
Gem
Bob Brewer
Geneva
Manhattan On Co
Warren
Montpelier Saloon Brawl Ends with Fines
A crowded Mascot saloon clash between Dick Sarr, James Groves, and blacksmith James Bright led to Groves pleading guilty to assault and paying 10.90 after arrest by Officer Aragoo. Bright was found guilty with a 15.10 fine stayed. Bright asserts playful rivalry and self defense amid affidavits from saloon owner Cook.
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Montpelier
Mascot Saloon
Dick Sarr
James Groves
James Bright
Bright
Groves
Aragoo
Squire Henry Siils
Richard Starr
Starr
Old Man Cook
Death of Mrs Charlotte Willard at 72 in Hartford City infirmary
Mrs Charlotte Willard aged 72 died yesterday at 5 am in the county infirmary west of Hartford City after a three year cancer battle followed by dropsy. Known as Aunt Charlotte she lived near Montpelier for thirty years and was active in the Methodist church. She is survived by two daughters, Mary and Eunice Zell, a former husband Henry Webb, and two brothers. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with burial in the I O O F cemetery.
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Charlotte Willard
County Infirmary
Hartford City
Charlotte
Montpelier
Charlotte Wood
New York State
Indiana
Henry Webb
Mesdames Mary
Eunice Zell
Huntington
Ind
Mr. Willard
G. H. Myers
Montpelier Flouring Mill Welcomes New Partner
NEW PARTNER TAKEN IN F. E. Haller we recently purchased the Montpelier Flouring mill from H. i'. Fear closed a deal today by which W. F. Stock of Troy Ohio becomes a partner in the business which will be known in the future as the Montpelier Mill Company. Mr Stock who has been here for the past few days is a miller of a number of years experience having worked for Mr Haller as head miller when he was engaged in business here before. He and his son who will also be employed in the mill will make their home in Montpelier in the future. Mr Stock taking charge Monday. Mr Haller will still be actively connected and the gentlemen hope to make the business even more popular than it has been in the past.
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L. S
F. McArdle
Transportation and Mechanical
Clover Leaf
Ational Correspondence School of
Michigan Ave
36Th St
Chicago
F. E. Haller
Montpelier
H. i’. Fear
W. F. Stock
Troy, O
Montpelier Mill Company
Stock
Haller
Eliza Philsopp
Jon Philsopp
Henry
Lockwood
Retta
Angie Morris
Philsopp
Santy Smith
Hartford City
Indiana
Squire Jones
Santy
Sam Laisure
Sam
Arg
Smith
Marshal Reynolds
Clamme
Chrismer
Best Pills Ever Sold and Local Wedding License
After years of chronic indigestion one resident praises Dr King s New Life Pills sold at Pioneer drug store for 25c. Marion couple Marl Smith and Miss Mary Burris have been granted a marriage license though the wedding date is not yet fixed.
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Dr. King
B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
N. C
Pioneer Drug Store
Marl Smith
Marion
Mary Burris
I. G. Burris
Burris
Herald
Disorder at Montpelier Police Court Highlights Local Quarrel
A West Side feud lands a motley crowd in Squire Jones court in Montpelier. Eliza Philsopp is convicted of intoxication and fined. Santy Smith and Ella Chrismer plead to assault and battery, with fines and short jail terms in Hartford City. Local figures, including detective Sam Laisure, testify amid heated accusations.
Heavy Ike Arrest Highlights Montpelier Drunk Row
Marshal Reynolds dragged Ike Slater from L. E. W. yards after an alcohol fueled spree. Slater pleaded guilty to intoxication before Squire Sills and received a $10.90 fine then eleven days in Hartford City jail at county expense.
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Marshal Wiliam Reynolds
Ike Slater
Montpelier
Reynolds
Ike
Squire Sills
Hartford City
Say-so Behind Dr. Pierce's Medicines Explained
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, detailing public ingredient lists, wide clinical praise, and claims of cures for catarrhal and women's health issues. It notes alcohol-free formulas, local and general treatment synergy, and urges readers to request a free booklet from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo, NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Sage
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