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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
H L Troutman, manager, office Room 1 Herald Block North Main Street. Post Office Montpelier Indiana designated as second class matter.
A Courier Journal note plays with a quip about Teddy’s pants and a possible Willys reference while Count Loni doubts an American gentleman will meet him soon. The discourse hints at cross cultural humor and a possible fashion or identity jab without concrete details.
A vivid remark notes the city by the Golden Gate outshines Philadelphia in effectual wit and flair, highlighting the boastful quality of San Francisco’s urban bravado.
It is estimated that the average millionaire spends nearly 10000 dollars a year on his automobile, not counting fines.
A note expresses preference against sending dogs as gifts to the White House and mentions Mr Roosgevei with a comment on interest in animals.
A renewed push for Oklahoma statehood emerges as lawmakers seek new fates for battle ships and strategic naming choices. The plan centers on formal proposals and debates over governance, infrastructure, and regional representation. Strong regional stakeholders press for timely action and clear eligibility criteria.
Outside St. Petersburg no claimant challenges Harry Orchard for the world championship title. The field appears empty as the competition stands.
The report credits Richard Croxer with notable ability on the turf and civic duties, portraying him as adept at guiding horses and handling various public tasks with skill.
As summer opens, motorists are urged to watch for locomotives, trolley cars, and the deputy sheriff in patrol areas.
Chauncy DePew’s character appears unblemished as the Detroit map story unfolds with a single, clear narrative voice. The text hints at a test of consistency and recurring storytelling without repeating details.
Senator Guggenheim, the Colorado millionaire, offered Thomas Walsh fifty thousand dollars a year for the rent of Walsh’s Washington home. The proposal was refused. Guggenheim aims to gain recognition in Washington despite being described as five feet four inches tall.
A June 15 listing includes Mr. Frank G. Crates Seth C. Brown and several others. Names displayed are Ropers Baste Joe Dawson Oliver Hupp E Ritchie Lewis Ra iff H O Young Mrs Harrylexande Macona Johnson J W Johnson T C Palmer P M.
James Campion of 57 Littleton Street, West Lafayette, reports relief from back pain, frequent urination, and kidney sediment after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims a month of treatment cured the symptoms and urges readers to buy the product from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, sole agent.
Taylor University trustees meet at Upland and decide no move yet to Muncie. They favor relocation only with charter amendment, plan a July 1 session, and discuss a $12,000 bonus tied to student enrollment across three years.
A petition tied to the United States circuit court at Philadelphia discusses government efforts against coal and rail trusts in New York and Pennsylvania. It alleges a railroad controls about ninety percent of local coal deposits and seventy five percent of annual supply, threatening antitrust action. A suit against a second trust is expected soon with more actions to follow from last week’s conference.
Western Oil Company operations near Berne and Geneva sell a half interest to J E Cochran and Bradford Pa partners. The 200 wells spanning 4000 acres are valued between 200000 and 500000 dollars. W G Lot, district manager, went to Bradford to finalize the deal and may return to manage the district.
For sale notice offers a nine room house in a premier town location with modern improvements. Agency contact at this office listed as 29wif.
A young French stenographer struggles with English pronunciation while reading notes from a public entertainment recitation. She deciphers phrases like La foathi warlif swidheu and Uiui panju oul pelune, as an expert notes the text resembles a rude mock prose and garbled lines.
Fragmentary text describes a monument and a central chart. It mentions a 25 foot length and a heavy value, with references to names and places obscured. The language is garbled, making specific people, dates, or precise events unclear.
A dialogue reveals Percy Cruel and Miss Alice discussing Miss Alice’s fear of being buried alive and the horror of premature burial, with Pye and Goutcher mentioned in the exchange.
Scattered hog cholera outbreaks across the country prompt quarantine and sanitation actions. Farmers are urged to disinfect hog houses, control yard exposure, burn litter, and prevent dogs from roaming infected areas. A hog cholera vaccine is being tested after experimental trials with cholera hog blood.
Mrs Alpert Minniear and children spent Tuesday with Mrs John Minniear. Florence Vance visited Hertford City Saturday. Antrim Beeks hosted meals with family including Albert Beeks and Lorence Vance. Baptisms attended at Montpelier Sunday. Several friends called on Antrim Beeks Sunday evening and Monday visits to William Spaulding’s household.
Community members attended church and Sunday school with social visits noted. Visits included Roy Bedwell with Miss Grace Garrett and Rev Wexler with Rev Treman at local homes. others hosted friends and relatives through the week, with several families mentioned among the attendees and guests.
Watermelons appear on the local market priced at 60 cents. Reports indicate the crop may be short this year, though many expect the market to remain well supplied.
Mrs James Hessley is notified by telegram that her brother J H Kritzer known as Harve has drowned near Missouri farm country. Coroners inquest planned as shipping of the body to Missouri pending word from relatives. Kritzer had been farming in Montpelier area and had recently sent a letter saying he was in good health.
Moore Bros lease their shop and sell stock and fixtures to Furman Johnston Co. The White Front name will fade after Saturday night as Milo Moore and Arthur Dodds join The Big Store. Frank Moore plans to move, possibly to California, after settling affairs. Furman Johnston plans to move operations to the old stand after a short transitional period.
Milford Odell called off bia wether in Wells County on Sunday. Olive Wright guest of her father in Hartford City. Mrs Assenath Beeks visited daughter Mrs Wm Spaulding in Hartford City. Ella Kierse and Edna visited her mother in Hartford City. Emeline Kinard hosted guests last week. Spaulding family and Geo Spaulding hosted Win Spevuidipp family Sunday. Garretts and two sons called on Lem Wikle and wife. Muay Wikle hosted Hartford City friends. Levi Beeks visited Wm Spaulding’s household. Miss Leah Cale honored guest of Ida Heniser. Sarah Thomas and son Walter visited Emeline Kinard on Thursday. Ringr guest of cousins June and Ray Kinard. Lem Wikt hosted by parents Mr. and Mrs. Steeds in Hartford City. Emeline Kinard hosted Mr. Albert Goresworth and daughter Crystal. Mrs. Harriet Garriott Bales and Meda Grimes visited in Keystone.
A correspondent recalls a twenty year old tale from Lough Derg where a boat crew claims fairies appeared on a bridge near a field. The witnesses describe glimpses of small figures as a gate watched and vanished, and note the fairies haunt rough lands and doorways for travelers.
A St. Louis Republic excerpt describes a hunter locating a giant marosany tree in a dense forest. Helpers erect scaffolds to cut above stubborn spur projections, leaving a wasteful stump. Hunters are paid by results, earning up to $1000 a month but risking long, payless hunts.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a historical classroom or wartime scene featuring General Custer, French to British translation, and a confused dialogue about Leopards and Austrian figures. The garbled text suggests a lesson or mock debate with references to Custer and historic translation tasks.
A report notes remarkable trees with documented ages in regions from Scotland to California. It cites oaks near Paisley and York, yews in Yorkshire, redwoods in Mariposa, and significant specimens in Africa and Chapultepec's cedar or cypress, highlighting the longevity of these ancient specimens and estimates extending over many centuries.
Fragmented text describes an event at Odeesa with references to Pac areasiy Ss Here and Payton of Peace fuse Stous. The piece mentions law responses and a celebration by authorities, noting unexpected reactions and a tunnidessa mood.
Damel Rush, a farmer, left his home when two or three men entered, brutally assaulted Anne Rush, and fired a shot into her arm. They ransacked the house, took valuables, and fled, leaving the woman bound to a chair.
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