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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
14
Brief items note travel by Fl ew Rawlings to Muncie, diverse sales at New York store including carpet remnant and animal sale, health ads, horse trade, and various residents’ comings and goings around Hartford City and Keyston e.
The Keystone event sold out ten gallons of cream with a crowd not more than half supplied. Miss Rose Maret, arriving from Bloomington, faced a fare issue due to an error at Indianapolis. Harry Alexander’s Chicago trip hints at upcoming bay making. The I C O F special carried fifty four passengers from Keystone to Rotson Park for a swift one hour twenty five minute ride, with road conditions better than expected.
City council with most members present except Mayor Bryson held a session led by Councilman Crosbie. A large petition on Monroe street west of Main asked for sidewalks and Grovelt’s street area to be improved, with a decision postponed to next Friday’s special meeting. Another petition on north Main requested repairs to J. M. Spaulding’s cellar sidewalk and fencing. Deliberations also covered delinquent taxes. the treasurer was ordered to collect all receivable taxes. Slated adjournment to Friday evening.
Farmers report better than expected overall yields with oats down from prior years but wheat promising. Rain aid ripening grain remains full and plump while some sections show golden straw. A joint-worm pest damages wheat, though impact uncertain. local views vary on total crop loss.
Ed Wisiizid of Bluffton and William Hess visited Montpelier on Tuesday for business. Mrs. Anna Henderson of Montpellier stayed with Jason Huggins and family.Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wood of Fort Payne Alabama arrived for a few weeks with W. B. Wood and family on South Jefferson Street. Mr and Mrs Woods recently married.
Dr. T. Victor Keene, state bacteriologist, reports cholera infantum remains prevalent in parts of the state though cases are declining. He urges sterilized water for formula, boiling water, clean milk, and scalding bottles and nipples. He warns against soothing syrups containing opium and notes high infant mortality from intestinal diseases.
An editor recounts attending a church service in Central Kiosas area. He notes a good sermon and uplifting singing of a hymn. While the hymn was sung he observed about a dozen church members who do not speak to each other in public.
The Muncie Hartford and I's Wayne line cars are being repainted and the Hartford line name erased. The first repainted car arrived at 6 35 this morning as old car No 46 now numbered 235. Officials state union rules will guide the repairs and relabeling.
A letter from Dr. A. E. Springstead, via partner Dr. W. N. Fowler, was written at Trondhjem Norway while en route to Tromsø. The message notes a voyage to Spitzbergen, two trips needed for readiness, and a plan to reach Lierpoo as civil life resumes in a few days.
Fifty two members of the Montpelier fire department traveled by interurban car to Brittton for a meeting of volunteer departments. The group wore blue uniforms with red ribbon badges and planned to attend the North eastern Indiana Firemen's Association gathering in August. A Defiance telegram reported their arrival at 4:40 this morning to a large crowd, warmly received by fellow firefighters. They expect to return tonight.
L L Howard was a business visitor in the county seat today. Mrs. D F Shannon left for Marion Indiana for several days and a State Sunday School convention. J P Malone A C Beeson H G Wilson and Isaac Beeson went to Buntington to tend business in Beeson’s Winton. Mrs Hardiett Putnam travels to Mevion for a house party hosted by Miss Goldie and Viva Worden. Mrs H T McGinnis and five daughters renew daily subscriptions and plan to move to the Fisinois field. Trev Heneeman of Righmord may preach at the Baptist church. Mr Hackermian spoke recently with favorable impressions. Miss Maize Koip returns from Ft Recovery Ohio and leaves for Van Buren to take a day operator post. Aleary Waiburn sells bar fixtures to E P Fuller as new furniture is bought for a forthcoming move.
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