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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
2
Delegates chosen in Huntington County favor Landis with 12 votes and Steele with 10 after possible adjustments for Murphy. Steele is uncertain to enter the race, with many believing he will wait for a sure nomination before announcing.
Marion yesterday hosted Blackford county politicians including A G Tarte and G A Shidder to discuss the conercacy of Major Steele for congress and a joint senatorship for Blackford Wells and Grant counties. Stewart, a Hartford City businessman, and Whitsey, current postmaster, were present. Henrys Geisler appointed by Congressman Landis opposes the regular organization.
Montpelier youth Jack Winings, known for a fog horn voice at the Wabash convention, reportedly helped Landis win support in Harrison township. He loses Montpelier bid but is named Montpelier’s postmaster in recognition of past services despite the setback.
A meeting of Montpelier Fair and Driving Park Association directors discussed a Fourth of July matinee race meet to kick off the racing season. They slated the fair for the last week of September after the Ft. Wayne fair and mentioned possible formation of a fairs circuit.
The family expresses gratitude for sympathy and help during illness and passing of their husband and father. They thank W C T U Pecaboctas ladies Geo Ely Milo Moore and others for flowers and Mr. Miller for a solo. Signed by Mrs. James Carr and children and grandchildren.
A Republican convention in the township hall selected delegates by acclamation for the joint-senatorial and joint-representative races at Marion on March 2. Lupton led the joint-senatorial slate with strong local support, while Mason performed well for a young candidate. Delegates from Hartford City and surrounding townships were named, with allocations shaping the county's influence at the Marion convention.
The McDirmit hotel reopened Monday after repairs and furnishings. New proprietor W S Kime and his wife will run the house as a two dollar per day transient hotel with meals by the week or day. Fine Sunday dinners are highlighted as a specialty.
The Poultry Association held a special meeting Thursday in the office of L. L. Howard and 8. B. Johnson of Fairland Indiana was chosen as judge for the second annual chicken show set for this year.
James B Carr died last evening at 9 15 after two months illness from asthma and paralysis. Born September 16 1832 in Butler County Ohio he moved to Indiana in 1857 and lived in this city and Marion. He married Nancy A Tracy on September 10 1857 and had nine children. six sons and three daughters with two deceased. Survivors include Jacob Frank Edson Sarah Laura Charles F and George W Carr and sister Mrs Rebecca Neal and brother Jacob Carr plus seventeen grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at Law Gy clock at the Christian church with Rev Froter in charge. burial at Oak Cemetery.
Tom McDonald of Chicago reports the oil business around Montpelier and Van Wert is duller than Ohio and other regions. He cites high winter drilling costs and slow development in Obie area, noting the sector remains promising but unprofitable due to expenses. Bluffton Banner.
A garbled weather report repeats phrases about a prophet in the region, noting inconsistent forecasts and uncertain accuracy. The text hints at a pattern of incorrect predictions and delays in publishing revised outlooks.
Local item notes Krank Chambers planning a trip to Muncie today. Details are sparse but the note confirms travel to the Indiana city for unspecified reasons.
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