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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
4
The Montpelier Herald notes political predictions for 1906 by Mayor Dunne, remarks on Mr Denne finishing 1905 business, and a Department of Agriculture bulletin on The Hairworm in Cabbage. It also includes humorous lines about a new cabbage dandruff cure and a critical remark on municipal honesty in the United States.
Bourke Cochran persuaded the Pope that their views aligned on all subjects, a level of agreement not shown toward the U S House of Representatives. The anecdote highlights Cochran’s diplomatic skill and his stance on church state issues.
Justice Brewer told the Vassar girls that a woman may one day hold the Presidency and urged the D A R to persist in training executive talent. Congress is to be so constructively busy it cannot act on rate legislation or tariff revision, and the President may reward it with constructive patronage.
The Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries consider Washington as a potential meeting place where officials and guests could enjoy a agreeable time in the capital, which now presents itself as a pleasant resort area.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It promises to pay one hundred dollars for any deafness due to catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure and urges sending for free circulars from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The N B B O club girls were entertained by Miss Emma Elliott at the Friend home on Washington street last evening. A dainty lunch was served at 10 o'clock and several photographs of the party were taken. Miss Gene Lacey invited the girls to meet again next week.
A Hope Texas resident D L Gregory commends Bucklen's Arnica Salve as highly effective for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. The ad notes a 25 cent price at McDowell and Jordan drug store and claims consistent quality across prints.
In this issue readers see patent medicine pitches for Kings New Life Pills Burdock Blood Bitters and Thomas Electric Oil plus local events including the Kensington Art Club meeting at Mrs Willis Donaldson's Washington Street and a youth dance at City Hall.
Hartford reports tension as American oil workers returning from Leamington and Chatman clash with native residents over plans for a Fourth of July celebration. Oil men stock fireworks, natives oppose, and immigration to Canadian fields grows with ongoing strikes. The situation centers on Canadas Leamington area where oil activity remains high.
The article notes no law bans firecrackers on July 4 but prohibits manufacture sale or display of toy pistols or devices using fulminates for exploding caps or wafers. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines at least 50 and jailed 10 to 25 days.
Jay county commissioners rule six Redkey saloons must close for two years following a temperance surge. A strong legal challenge failed to overturn the decision. The victory followed the assault on Rev. Powell by saloonkeeper Theodore Breener and rapid public support with over sixty residents signing the remonstrance.
A large crowd from Montpelier and nearby towns rode the five o clock special to the Ohio Volunteer Fire Departments annual meeting in Wauseon. Forty to fifty local members in uniform led by mascot Carl Long traveled with pride and plan to report back tonight. Some kept at home say the day was the hardest work yet.
The Oil City restaurant changed hands when Bonham Bros purchased the business from W. S. dKime who opened it seven years ago in March. dKime will focus on the cigar business, and the new owners may close after this week for remodeling. The Herald notes the move surprised many patrons.
Advertisement touts Kodol Digestive Cure claiming full digestion of food and nourishment to blood and tissues. It promises to overcome indigestion and dyspepsia, with claims of lasting benefit and universal relevance. Sold by McDonell and Jordan.
Twenty eight Baptist Sunday school youths rode a hay wagon to the Braden home south of the city for games music and refreshments served by Mrs Braden with help from Miss Ilena Braden and Eva Davault. They returned in the rain praising the country home and planned a longer session next week at Fred Miller’s on Warren Ave to adopt their constitution and by laws.
Mrs. G. W. Millikan and daughters Mrs. Harry Snyder and Miss Effie Millikan with young Miss Gertrude De Witt traveled to Muncie for a brief visit today.
H Bloom, representative of the Underwood Typewriter Co of Indianapolis, is in Montpelier promoting the company's machine to local residents and businesses.
At two o clock this afternoon at the Streit home on west High street occurred the marriage of Miss Ella Augsberger of Bluffton Ohio and Frank Moran of Lima. The ceremony was performed by Rev F E Wakins of the Christian church with a few friends present. Moran is an oil man known in Lima where the couple will reside. Miss Nellie Nona Davis and Ella Schneider of Bluffton sat with the witnesses.
A colorful ad lists pineapples bananas oranges lemons berries melons and a variety of vegetables. The sale runs all week inviting shoppers to form the habit of buying fresh produce at the White Front.
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