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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
4
Official notice from Herald Publishing Company HLL listing office address Herald Block New Main Street and entry at Montpelier with details of tomorrow proceedings and filings.
The article jokes about post wedding papers and Mr Roosevelt facing the Senate. It mentions the ship subsidy bill passing the geoose and likens it to railway rate debates, while correcting a copper war misstatement and noting that Lawson is not recognized as a signatory power at the peace conference.
In a bustling small town, a controversial coaching figure pursues a liaison with prominent local families while the daughters resist. The plot culminates in a hasty elopement with challengers stepping in as tensions flare and authority weighs in.
Pat Crowe argues his conscience kept him from theft and extortion, contrasting a life of crime with possible routes into politics or high finance. The remark reflects his past as a famed train robber and kidnapper while contemplating alternate careers.
The Prescent states he will not concede on railway rate plans and prefers a main line check over a side track compromise. He criticizes partial changes and urges maintaining overall control to prevent weakening the principal route.
A garbled quotation discusses how to identify and defeat certain Congress members. It suggests Steffens could influence the process if he identifies the correct method to remove them and negotiate with key party figures such as the chairman and treasurer of the congressional committees.
Fragmentary report suggests Senator Platt, proponent of Express Co interests in the Senate, faces questions on involvement and encouragement of certain actions. Noted health concerns at the time imply possible retirement considerations amid controversy.
The readable text fragment appears garbled with partial phrases and nonstandard spelling. It includes repeated letters and stray punctuation making it impossible to identify a coherent event, names, or locations.
Readership of Rev H C Rhodes evangelist at the church Monday night. Pastor of certain Indiana and Michigan churches proposed him for evangelist work. Testimonies praise Down's Kidney Pills with claims of positive results. Amica club met at Olive Crosbie's home with next gathering planned at Gertrude Grifip's.
Geauga, Grant, Wells, and Blackford counties are apportioned delegates and alternates for a state convention. Clarence Stewart, Harry Goldthwaite, and Frank W. Gordon chair their respective counties. Mrs. A L Nelson hosts Kensington Art Lab gathering at her West Street home.
W A Kunkel and D W Brown, of this city, bought oil leases in Delaware county once rejected for 110000 cash. The eight-well, heart of the deep pay field leases were now acquired for 2500, a 107500 drop as wells shut down due to exhausted fuel and rising water. The buyers plan to use equipment for new fields in nearby Jay county while Scotland Qui company in Jay county continues strong. One well is expected to yield 124 barrels in the first day.
Several residents were noted visiting family and conducting business. Andrew Mann and family spent Sunday with Joho Fense and wife, while John McGeath traveled to Hartford City on Saturday to handle business. Mrs. Wm. McGeath visited her parents, Andrew Jackson and family. John Fensel received a commission as commander of the felt boat brigade last Friday.
Local items report sales and moves by residents, church announcements, a funeral, visits from relatives, and upcoming preaching at the U B church. Property purchases, farm sales, and livestock trades are noted along with a moving week reminder and a few personal updates.
Mrs Dora Abeignios of near Ubi visits sister Mrs Cage. Sunday school drew interest last Sunday. Mr and Mrs J T Jones visited Fulton McElhaney near Buckeye Tuesday. Mrs Elia Cunningham and Mrs Pearl Eschenfeltre of Eaton and W W Jones and family attended a surprise dinner for J T Jones on his ninety second birthday last Wednesday. Sebddi ap big place will close in about a month.
The dull winter in local oil fields persists as prices dictate activity. Among 22 producers drilled in the Vid fields spanning Jay, Huntington, Grant, Blackford, and Adams counties last week an average production of 27 barrels was reported. Across the state 45 wells were drilled.
Ruth Monroe Courtees and family visited George and Mrs Step. Soe Shoemeier and family visited Mrs Rebecca Natter. Menie Smith called on Elmer Chanun. Lilas Leemy visited her father George Lockwood. George and wife welcomed a baby girl with Alr Luckwood as great grandfather. Several visitors including S R Buchanan, C W Underwood, John Krepps, Eli Ochsenrider, John Spilker, and Chloe called on neighbors and shared a pleasant day locally.
Next Thursday March 1 town assessors begin the yearly inquiry into property for tax assessment. They will question residents about possessions including household items, watches, and other personal effects to determine tax values.
Hi L Stanley of Bruno declares he is the luckiest man in Arkansas after his wife’s health recovered from five years of coughing and lung bleeding. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, claiming a full cure with early use. Sold at Bonge and Madox in Faget, bottles 50 cents to 1.00.
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