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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
The piece notes Taft makes no contest in favorite-son states while delegates will be tipped to seats for all on the Taft band wagon in Chicago. It references the New York to Paris auto race and a Toledo raid on a speakeasy naming Sing Low among Chinamen, with humor about losers like Stuvesant Fish and Harriman.
The Houston Post notes a $2 bill often aids a color ed brother in deciding how to vote, suggesting local bias. It contrasts with states where such financial influence comes from both sides, leaving the voter's perplexity unchanged.
The skating rink opened weeks ago by Mr Robt Gilmore in the second story of the Dasher carriage shop will close Monday March 16. The popular social venue has hosted many, with Mr Gilmore praised for careful management and a safe atmosphere. next season he plans a new floor and expanded space in the same location.
Breeders trainers and race association reps from central western states met in Indianapolis last week and voted to ban gambling and liquor sales at any meeting. They plan to form an association with 10 000 capital shares at 2 each, restricting members to one share, with Amos Whitley Muncie Sterling Holt Indianapolis R R Grieve Xenia Riley Hauser Lennon and Dick Wilson Rushville authorized to file articles of incorporation.
The Baltes quarry east of town suffered heavy water damage with tracks washed out. Workers will pump out water and reline tracks, starting April first, using a six inch pump until a twelve inch pump arrives. Operations may run night and day to resume spring work. Baltes crushed stone is in demand statewide. Glen Pownell and wife have settled on the C. L. Smith farm, seven miles northwest, newly married and starting housekeeping.
The President used the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Labor Commissioner to push wage cuts on railroads. Many lines halted further talk as mediation began. Southern and Louisville and Nashville seek I C C mediation. more roads may follow. Railroad employees appear ready to accept the new approach, reducing the chance of a wide strike.
Revival services at the Church of Christ attract a growing crowd as Rev. Irvin preaches from Hebrews 10 31 on the fearful fate of falling into God's hands. He warns sinners to seek mercy rather than vengeance and invites all to attend the 7 45 p m service tonight urging local businessmen to close shops early.
Jury Commissioners George Amsden and James Trant drew the petit jury for the March term of the circuit court set to convene March 16. Names include Fred Snyder John Fensel Jacob Hiser Charles E Oxer J B Hoover Harrison township. M J Burchard Thomas J Baker L T Dutro Washington township A J Baker Jackson township Riley K Gadbury A J Townsend Isian Glancey Licking township. Judge Sturgis ill but improving and expected to preside when court opens. March term docket is light.
A local notice lists buyers and sellers for March 7 1908 including Homer Adams R C Cook Lewis Taylor Charles G W Cole Emmet Dawson David Elkins Jessie Johnson Frank A Smith Earl Shimp John Taylor W H Zulch Mesdames Nancy E Berrier C N Brown Amanda Counsman Melvin Howe Tracey Sullivan Miss Irene Emenhiser Lara Williams Ollie Caylor and Maynard Coa Co The note thanks customers for every dollar spent at the Mam moth Racket.
J. M. Starkey, a pump operator on the Mrs. Bennett lease near Montpelier, started a gas engine when it exploded. Flying iron struck the area and the building nearly collapsed, yet Starkey remained unharmed for several seconds, a near miraculous escape reported by the Hartford City Times Gazette.
James A. Nelson a leading Blackford county pioneer and father of Squire I P Nelson, died last evening from an apoplectic stroke after a three week pneumonia illness. His wife Mrs Nelson is seriously ill and unable to attend the funeral set for 10 o clock Wednesday at Center church south of Dundee where interment will follow. Nelson, born near Marion, lived in Washington township for thirty years and was in his 72nd year, a longtime Christian church member.
Last Thursday evening's rain overflowed ditches and tore down fences for Martin Fensel. Noah Dearduff begins ditching work this spring. Hal Norton lost two hogs. Jesse Carter sold a work horse. Dan Garringer returned from Jay County. Supervisor Lafe Lanning lays a large pipe west of the school to divert water from Andrew Jackson's pond. Walter Snyder sowed oats. A. B. Simonton aided photographer John Fensel. Watt Byerly makes ties on the Morton farm. Baker medicine agent from Hartford City visited customers. Tom Markin and wife visited Jake Butcher's family.
William E. Mock, son of Daniel Mock near Keystone, was taken in charge by officers after threatening his mother and sisters. An insanity inquest at the county jail, with Drs. Spaulding and Fulton and Squire Walbert, found him mentally unsound. Witnesses were absent, so the hearing was continued. He will be held for admission to Easthaven asylum, as recommended. The man suddenly became violent last Saturday morning, driving his mother and sister from their home.
Licking township faces 1865 in debt for sheep and stock killed by dogs per County Auditor L W Daugherty and Trustee M A Clapper. Dog tax funds fund a common pool for losses, with Hamilton township reporting surplus while Washington township shows debt and Jackson has not reported. Hartford City Times Gazette notes Licking township includes Hartford City as most involved.
John Hassen Slater undertakes ditching on his Slater area farm. John Adams and family visited James Dearduff. Mrs. Henry Stone is ill. Spaulding family and Roy explored Hartford City. Walker Farr called on Spaulding. Mrs. Richard Carpenter and Golda remain sick. Isaac Spaulding and Albert Hart visited Chas Garrett. Wayne Thornburg spent weekend with parents Harve and wife. Elmer Bonner returns to Kansas after stay. Mrs. Manson Williams and son John visited sister Ed Knox. Mrs. Elsworth Lambert and children had dinner with Manson Williams.
J L Wade arrived Sunday for his brother Frank Wade's funeral and relayed the first notice of William Schneider's death in Oblong Illinois Saturday. Schneider, former Wells County oil well shooter, was about 32, recently married, and drowned when a bridge collapsed during a flood while returning from an oil lease. A four horse team and wagon fell into the torrent. two men and the wagon were lost.
James Listenfelt moved on the Hudson farm last week. Mrs Antrim Beeks called on Mrs David Spears Tuesday. Mrs Milton Rhoten, ill for some time, is very low at this writing. Pender of Van Wert Ohio visited with Wm Williams and family and returned home Saturday. Rachel Blount called on Mrs David Spear Friday morning. Charles Rhoten and wife from near Trenton and Aaron Rhoten and wife from Hartford City spent Saturday night with Milton Rhoten and family. Joe Emory of Montpelier called on Sam Emory and wife Wednesday morning. Jim Listenfelt and Albert Leeks repaired a washout in the road last Saturday. Sunday visitors included Perry Rhoten and wife of Muncie, Joe Taylor and wife, and Joe Creek and family.
Notice to citizens of Montpelier and Harrison Township Blackford County Indiana that a male resident over 21 will apply to Blackford County Board of Commissioners on April 6 1908 for a license to sell intoxicants in a room on the east side of a two-story building on West High Street with on premise consumption for one year. A second application to Montpelier Common Council on April 7 1908 for a one year license under an ordinance of July 17 1906 is also announced.
L. L. Howard came back to the city last evening after weeks in the South. He stopped in St. Augustine, Florida, on the way home via Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Howard says the South is the best winter climate and that Florida offers rich vegetation and favorable conditions, adding he can answer questions about climate and local products.
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