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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
The article notes the 1910 thirteenth decennial census will shape congressional district changes and reveal population trends. It discusses sociology and politics, immigration, commerce, and mortality, estimating a 1910 population slightly over 91 million with a slower growth rate than earlier eras.
C F S Neal president of the Knights of Pythias insurance department reports to Supreme Chancellor Barnes on money received and spent for San Francisco relief after the earthquake and fire. Neal, treasurer of the relief fund, says $84 242.49 was received by Dec 31 1907 with $2 507.24 cash balance. California lodges contributed $21 509.35 and Pythian Sisters $4410.81, totaling over $104 000 in cash donations.
A petition will be presented to the Blackford county Board of Commissioners at the April 1908 term seeking vacation of an established highway in Harrison township. The route runs one mile south from the NW corner of Section 15, T24N R11E, crossing land of Evers Shull Hoover and Cashman. Dated March 9 1908. L. W. Daugherty Auditor.
Mrs. J P White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble praising its quick cough relief and claimed cures for lung disease even after hopeless. Bonge Maddox drug store sells it 50c and 1 00 with trial bottle free. Mayor D D Coffee of Decatur was convicted of public intoxication in Jay County Circuit Court amid impeachment efforts by the city council and a bid to name his successor.
Wells County council in special session approved a 3997.20 appropriation including 900 to Dailey Simmons Dailey Bluffton for fees in the trial of Will Cook Otto Cook and Ernest Sanderson, suspects in the Sanderson murder case. Remaining funds cover courthouse infirmary insurance and gravel road costs. Hartford City Times Gazette.
Reports from Delaware County indicate seed oats will be scarce this spring as tested grain shows very low germination rates. Last spring a large oat crop failed due to wheat freeze and poor grain development, with only a small percentage of seed barley growing. Farmers are watching experiments at home to gauge which varieties will germinate and fetch good prices.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ailments linking back pain and urinary issues to kidney disorders. Catherine Chrismer of Montpelier Indiana shares a detailed testimonial of rapid relief after using the product sold by Foster-Milburn Co. and agents. J. J. Adamson wins Eaton school house contract with a 26081.32 bid, planning brick and Hedford stone trimmed building on former site, to replace the condemned structure.
The Travelers Protective Association in Congress urges a bill requiring steel fire proof passenger cars and a 10 percent annual retirement of old equipment. Crandall and Harwood lead the effort as the group cites rising railroad deaths and injuries, with 21 000 lives lost over five years and daily averages of 16 deaths and 206 injuries.
About a year ago Mart Starkey failed to pay for two shafts bought at Bonham Harness. When he visited the town unable to buy on time, he argued with clerks, insulted them, and clashed with W. C. DeHays who knocked him down. Starkey, drunk at the time, left with bruises and no arrests expected.
Democrats of Blackford county met in Hartford City to select delegates and alternates for state congressional judicial and joint representative conventions. Harrison township sent Bryan supporters. Local organizers Caldwell Nelson Cox oversaw proceedings. State delegates elected include Nelson McDowell Walker. Joint representative delegates Spaulding McCullick Rhadabaugh with Fuller Ratliff Walker. Overall pledges undecided as to candidate.
Factions in Wells County clash as both Cromer and Anti Cromer groups pick separate delegates at Bluffton meeting. Antis held a majority early, Cromer supporters formed a rump convention and named their own slate, leaving two Republican delegations to future conventions.
Thirteen wells drilled in Indiana last week joined the producer class with an average of 234 barrels per well, indicating viable drilling in fields around Montpelier. The week’s output by town included Keystone 45 barrels, Camden 120 barrels, Marion 55 barrels, Warren 30 barrels, Muncie 20 barrels, and Princeton 35 barrels.
Squire Ira P. Nelson of Harrison townships files transcript in the circuit court for the state versus Maude Huddleston on a petit larceny charge for stealing a 30 cent chicken from Joseph Phillips of Montpelier. Huddleston was convicted in Justice court and appealed.
Advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a private home remedy for "female weakness" and uterine displacements, touting free letters with confidential consultation and claiming to strengthen nerves, reduce pain, and restore health. Also promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for impure blood and All-Healing Salve for ulcers, with instructions to mail stamps for purchase.
CC L. Smith conducted a public sale Saturday afternoon at the race track. He sold all cows hogs and sheep and most horses on hand while aiming for another sale in a month. Auctioneer H. L. Hopping led the bidding and prices were strong. Bonge & Maddox drug store offers Dr Kings New Life Pills with refund if unsatisfied.
Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Buckien Arnica Salve as the best healer for his old army wound and other obstinate sores. He also reports success in veterinary cases. Price two cents at Bonge Maddox drug store.
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