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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
13
Dispatches from Packingtown joke that the Big Stick serves as a broom and the Beef trust is ground like sausage. Delaware will still offer a ground hole for Mr Addicks while another Englishman is to marry. American militiamen with a woman attached appear in a curious lineup as markets show a surge of colonels and demand for rye.
Local officials in Buston Ohio faced scrutiny as reports say they paid real money for coal, an action labeled by some as amateur handling of public funds. The incident prompted calls for transparency and review of the purchasing process.
Vague OCR text notes a Nebraskan honored and mentions Bryant tickets in pursuit of second place. No clear names, dates, or events are readable to specify the context of the award or competition.
A fragment suggests lawmakers weigh a fiscal rate measure with House and Senate positions unclear. The text hints that if Senate agreement emerges the House may be set to approve or receive the final bill, signaling a potential legislative milestone.
The article notes Brvno’s solid chances for the Democratic nomination though age may limit his prominence in the race. It references the years 1916 and 1920 as context.
In each amendment to the railroad fare bill Congress shows no courage to propose government regulation of the Pullman porter. The debate reveals bipartisan hesitation on federal controls affecting railway service and passenger costs.
A young Irish ijipen expert is barred from admission to the country on grounds of muscular disintegration. Officials fear he could become a leader of the labor union.
John M. Pattison governor of Ohio died at 4 29 PM at his Milford residence after months of illness. The longtime Democrat had served in state legislature and senate and led the Union Central Life Insurance Co. for fifteen years. Lieutenant Governor Andrew L Harris succeeds as acting governor and is described as a farmer and veteran with a long public career.
In Eaton Ohio on June 19 the oath of office was given to acting Governor Andrew L. Harris by Judge Fisher of the common pleas court. The ceremony formalizes Harris in the governorship following prior appointments.
The state Sunday school convention of all denominations will be held in Marion this week. E. O. Excell and Bishop Vincent will attend. Wednesday evening features graduation for Bible training students including Mrs. George L Bonham. Other attendees include B. G. Shinn, George L Bonham and W. M. Stall.
W. B. Cooley plans to move to Indianapolis within a month and occupy a newly bought home there. The Cooleys have held the residence for rent since June 1 as they prepare to relocate and enter a business venture with their son Clayton assisting in management.
The Herald urges citizens and merchants to back a proposed town fair. Stockholders plan a meeting within a week to ten days and invite all locals to express support or opposition. Active participation is essential for success.
The Blackford Herald reports widespread activity with residents like Barney Barre wiring for Ohio Oil and H Dawley farm work, threshing prep by Clow Pugh, and repairs by H Jackson for Obie Ol Co. Visits include Miss Syleta Jackson to Fort Wayne, Mrs Cristman at Mt Zion, and several townsfolk traveling to Hartford City and Pennville. continuous social and work-related movements mark a typical weekend in the community.
Herring and family visited Mt. Zion last Friday. Robert Sterling and wife spent Sunday with friends at Pennville. Walter Evers hauling ties to Van Buren. Dan Garring at Portig last Sunday. Levis Blount sold cattle to Tom Keiley last week. Arthur Shannon bailed last week. Rolf Carter visited his sister at Mt. Zion last Saturday. There was reaching at Goodboo last Sunday. OM Garrett building a corn crib and wagon shed. Charley Smith the Montpelier land agent visited last Thursday. Martin Fensl caught a seven pound carp in the Salamania last Friday. Jesse Carter owns the finest corn in this vicinity.
Oil field report shows Indiana producers drilling twenty four wells last week with an average output around 24 barrels per well. statewide average per producer stands about 35 1 5 barrels and forty two wells were drilled with five dry.
In Union township, Seymour Notison and Ac Likes defend the belt in a revived 2000 fashion sport played on a vacant east area of an oneara house. They defeated Wilf Clark, Harry Travis, John Gilliland and Ben Asnbaucher last night as a local wager circulated. A Tocsin resident reportedly offered to wager he could beat any county man at the game Rockford is calculated for her horse shove players.
Community members and visitors are listed through a Sunday itinerary including Fort Wayne and Warren trips. Names mentioned include Balsiey Sala Underwood and Burkle families. A local baseball question, Bluffton’s team, and a business trip to Montpelier and Hartford City appear among the scattered social items.
The article records Mrs. Schwartzkopf and her nephew visiting daughter Mrs. J C Adams of Hartford City while children pick wild strawberries. Jake Kuttler and family visited his uncle Fred Walker, children prepare for a Pleasantdale meeting, and Lewis Schwartzkopf and Mr and Mrs W A Miller of Montpelier visited relatives.
Be not hard up borrow money on a long time at five percent through W. H. Maddox Real Estate and Loan Agent, Montpelier, Indiana. Details and terms available from Maddox’s office.
Mert McCune of Portland introduces a portable four ton drilling machine designed for field use near Robinson Illinois. The unit features improvements over the old Standard rig and includes all essential drilling components. McCune, the inventor and contractor, plans to move the machine to the field with a single team.
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