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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
12
A fragment notes a second class post matter for Montpelier Indiana and mentions Mr Bryan and the Anti Imperialist Society of New England a hint at inspection routines. It also references a June graduation moment and a desire to grant the graduate some spotlight briefly.
Pittsburg and Allegheny struggle to resolve a quarrel over the dog issue referencing Arizona and New Mexico in a clipped note of indecision and regional debate.
A sociographical note outlines Palmer Coburn as a leading, though unlikely, candidate for the U S Senate from Kansas. It cites his non native status, with three strong bets cited that he is not from Ohio.
Kentucky will nominate Mr Paynter to succeed Joe Blackburn in the Senate though doubt remains that he can surpass Blackburn’s reputation for word painting.
The Firemen's Band voted last night to run its annual excursion in July to Put-in-Bay. The trip includes a three hour drive each way, a return boat ride, and 3 to 4 hours at the bay. Adult round trip from Montpelier is two dollars with half fare for children ages six to twelve.
The House committee on public buildings and grounds reported appropriations for Indiana cities. Crawfordsville 815,000 South Bend 75,000 Bedford 50,000 Marion 100,000 Michigan City 70,000 Bloomington 86,000 Columbus 15,000 Connersville 10,000 Greencastle 9,000 Jeffersonville 210,000 Kokomo 15,000 Peru 215,000 Congressman Landis helped Marion secure favorable totals.
Central Ratluff and Waugh notes describe a lazy day with visits across families. Miss Ada Burson returned from Katonho with Miss Ratliff. Eva Burson and Ada Hiatt visited. several families including Hart, Williams, Burson, and Rains were guests at various homes in Goodboo and Hartford City.
Multiple brief items report family events and visits near Chicago and South Salem. Newborns, baptisms, marriages, and visitors are noted, including Blanche ButterSeia’s engagement, Elizabeth Rickman’s death, and travels of families such as the Joneses, Ludlums, Jarrells, and Blackburns.
June 2 listing shows recipients including Bert Puiuer D L Jones Kyle Muinsa Lew Morrithans Amos Pearson Meili Prime Veas Smith Joseph W Williams Bunter Morning Cail TOC Polier P AL. The readable fragment indicates a postal or newspaper notice of resident names and mentions the month and day.
In Fort Wayne, Emance Vought faced a heavy judgment but was recommenced and allowed to resume work. He must pay plaintiff Dela Ninde two dollars weekly until the judgment is settled.
J W Mansa reports Beecher Fuller visiting relatives in Indianapolis on Saturday. Ezra Cochran and Kate Bales wed last Wednesday at Esquire Keen’s office. Ed Alderson and Mary Grinpeman pursued an unofficial marriage arrangement and lined up in front of Keen’s office. Edna Poder’s efforts and references to various locals fill out a patchwork of town chatter, weddings, visits, remodeling, and village mischief with an air of lighthearted transparency.
This fragment reports arrivals and visits around Montpelier and Keystone with references to Grace Knight, Henry, J A Jarret, Doe Lowry, Mayror, Mrs Francis Jarrett, and others. It mentions travel from Selina and Manche and social events among old settlers and friends last week.
News from Pittsburg reports Mrs. William Thaw, mother of Harry Thaw, suffered a jewel and plate theft valued at about 60 000 dollars at her home. Papers say the alert prompted police inquiries and a nationwide alert. The piece also notes a separate fatal lightning strike in Marshaicrov a and a coal mine settlement in the Bu district.
The president signed the post office appropriation and a note mentions an explosion at the Monroe mine in Du with details garbled. References to Indiana Pharmaceutical Association Indianapolis Pennsylvania Democrats Harrisburg and other names appear as scattered fragments. Navy yard workers and naval stations grant Saturday half holidays during July August September for skilled mechanics laborers and classified service employees.
The piece compares a city to a fragile shell kept together by external pressure. It argues that external shocks have limited effect while inner strains are dangerous when disturbed from within. It warns against complacency and urges proactive internal support to prevent collapse.
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