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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
8
Township overseers report 37,724 persons aided in 1907. Comparison to 1897 notes 82,235 aided then, or one in thirty-one inhabitants. Reforms of 1895 1897 1899 reduced aid by requiring need tests, work, residency limits, charity cooperation, local taxation, and full reporting to county boards and the state board of charities.
Indiana fish trade criticized as demoralized by H E Barnard state food and drug commissioner. He accused out of state packers of selling underweight fish, prompting federal review. Peru investigation found six pound pairs weighed as low as four pounds, with carload weights short by one fourth to one pound, costing consumers up to fifty dollars per car.
A Montpelier Indiana testimonial ad warns kidney trouble can cause diabetes or Bright’s disease. It promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills as the cure and cites Chrismer of Green Street who suffered five years with kidney disease and lumbago before using the product.
Two unknown men stole a turkey gobbler from Clem Rock two miles north of Montpelier. Mr. Rock saw suspects flee at about eight. The turkey was recovered the next day at the Indiana Union Traction Co. platform and property papers were prepared. The case goes to trial Friday at 9 before Mayor Schneider with M R Kimes and son to testify about purchase of the stolen bird.
The circular from Eastern dealers warns wool producers against tying fleece with binder or rope twine. Excessive or coarse twine causes loose fiber, damaged wool, and rejections by manufacturers. It urges reform, noting domestic and foreign fleeces alike suffer in competition.
In Carmel there were preaching events Saturday and Sunday evening. Several residents are mentioned visiting and relocating, including Arthur Shannon buying a carriage, and George Harris and family moving to the Butcher farm. Andrew Jackson and Hiram Rains were active fencing. many relatives are noted visiting Montpelier and Marion.
A male resident of Montpelier and Harrison Township Indiana applies to Blackford County Board of Commissioners and Montpelier Common Council for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a room on West High Street. The two applications seek one year licenses with on premises consumption in a designated 20 by 35 feet east room of a two story frame building. The date set is April 6 1908 at Hartford City. The location is in Simpson's Addition to Montpelier. 2813
Grant County Jefferson Club and Democratic committees of Marion back William B. Westlake of Marion for a seat on the National Democratic Committee. They praise his long party service as publisher of the Marion Leader and The Hoosier, loyalty to Bryan, and strong organizing and harmonizing abilities.
In Blackford circuit court the estate of Mary A. Blount deceased is examined for final settlement. Administrator Lewis W. Blount has filed account and vouchers and the court will hear on April 10, 1908. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to prove heirship and show cause why the account should not be approved. C. A. Reeves. John P. Boyd, attorney for Admin.
In Hartford City circuit court the cases disposed include Frank Sheedy vs Kerlin Bros Co on notes $203.94. Van Cleve Lumber Co vs George W Millikan on notes $230.78. Van Cleve Lumber Co vs Red Bank Oil Co on notes $518.93. W W Bonge vs Samuel B Twibell and others quiet title. Trustees Montpelier Baptist Church vs Abel Baldwin quiet title. Antrim Beeks vs John P McGeath foreclose lien for partition fence $55.50.
Geo Harris rented and moved onto the Jacob Butcher farm last Monday. Wm Spaulding watched over his farm here last Wednesday. Mrs Frank Wilson is very ill with cancer. Jesse Carter husked corn last week. Mandel Garrett went to Montpelier for graduation exam. John Fensel will attend court as juror this week. Miss Blanche Morrical took an exam last Saturday. Lee Mead and family visited Frank Wilson last Saturday evening. Supervisor Morrical dragged roads last week. Hal Norton built a new picket fence around his garden. Bob Sterling and Arthur Shannon went to Hartford City Monday for ditching.
Indiana oil fields show low development with eleven wells completed yet unprofitable due to high costs. Fresh water inflow ruins small wells, prompting possible criminal negligence actions. states move to require proper plugging with iron balls to stop water intrusion.
Mrs James Rinker and children visited Mrs Albert Beeks on Thursday. Ed Hedge returned from Illinois for a visit with his wife. Spring is here and the Ground Hog is out. Mrs Minniear spent Friday with John Minniear and family. Mrs M Rhoten is slowly improving. Chauncey Plaster spent days with sister Mrs John Minniear. Pearl Gale Cleo Burden and Oscar Harden called on David Spear and family Sunday. Alma Beeks visited Mrs Wm Spaulding. Lafe Odell of Petroleum stayed with Sam Emory and wife. Marion Minniear called on John Minniear Saturday. Sam Emory and wife visited Joe Emory and family of Montpelier Sunday. Ed Hedge visited I Slater and family of Jeff Saturday. Alma Beeks called on Missea Bessie and Goldie Carpenter Sunday. I A Place returned home after a week with Fremont Harry and wife of Van Buren. Antrim Beeks visited Hartford City on business Monday. Harrison Bryant sold a horse last Monday. Mrs Alice Spaulding and son Roy visited Mrs Antrim Beeks.
The undersigned has been appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Blackford County. The notice informs interested parties of the administration proceeding and invites any objections or claims within the applicable statutory period.
A promotional piece extols American forests as sources of medicinal roots and praises Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY. It promotes Golden Medical Discovery and All Healing Salve for blood purification and wound healing, plus Favorite Prescription for women and Pleasant Pellets for constipation, noting alcohol free extracts and mailed literature.
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