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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
4
L. Troutman, manager of Picr Shull and Leonard, is listed on West High Street. The notice indicates the Montpelier post office activity as a second class matter.
Mr. Morgan considers buying an airship as a fashion statement. The Cleveland Leader says the stage is in its infancy. The piece notes Rockefeller needing many lawyers while Harriman and Hill share opportunities, and jokes about Senor Castro seeking a fireless cooker for No Man's Land.
Readable fragments describe a surge of public attention to baseball schedules as season timing and venues draw crowds. Officials note strong attendance and media coverage while emphasizing the sport's broad appeal across communities.
William Palmer borrowed a motorcycle from Harry Hayes for a country trip. The engine failed three miles west of town, forcing Palmer to push the bike. George Huggins and Jacob Simons pulled him and the machine back into town, ending the excursion with a caution to stay within city limits.
Oil man Ven Harner leaves Blackford County to Texas where he owns a 1671 acre Uchitree area ranch. He plans fence posts and railroad ties operations and will plant 1006 catalpa trees sourced from a cousin nursery, aiming for a rapid timber harvest in coming years.
Jack O Day quit his position as an operator for Standard Oil at the Bluffton station south of town after a trip east. He then went to the western field for the company and is now in an office at Tulsa Oklahoma. E L Hosler of Lima has temporarily replaced him and may stay in Bluffton.
The wind last Thursday evening blew over part of the new tile kiln being built on the old glass factory site. Mr. Martin of Dunkirk, the owner, says he expects to have operations started in about a month. The bower house and sheds are nearly finished.
County Attorney F C Daily submitted a formal opinion to County Commissioners clarifying the new ditch law. He supports Frank Gordon’s claim that no two thirds remonstrance is required for ditches costing under 300 dollars and says petitions may be filed during court vacations, not only in session. The ruling affects the Neff drain petition and a remonstrance by D V Studawaker, with the matter sent to the Grainage commissioners for June review.
Keystone residents and Ches ter township farmers press county commissioners for a new road from the southwest into Keystone. They argue a ford can replace a bridge, potentially costing the county less, and seek amendment to the original viewers report or a new action due to one viewer's departure. Bluffton News.
Wallace McClintic closed a deal to purchase the City Restaurant from Frank McDorman and Sam Mincer. He plans to run it as before until stock is reduced then convert to a first class bakery with remodeling and a new oven. The bread business has grown since McClintic bought Beaty, while the prior owners have no stated plans.
Purdue won 7 to 2 over Indiana at Bloomington in a wet field. Purdue collected 13 hits off Johnson while Shade allowed 11 and struck out eight. Shane absorbed hard contact but kept the clouts scattered as Purdue built a commanding lead.
CLE Lackey visited friends Buckeye Sunday. Rev Irvin of North Salem called on Kevin Near and family. Carry Jones spent Sunday with Ira Spaulding near Bethel. Irvin Bricker of Dillman called on Isaac Slater and family. Charles Bevington was in Bluffton for legal business. Oil field changes among pumpers after several left. C E Luckey and J A Als pach shopped in Warren Friday. Rev Coleman preached at South Salem church. John Hyne left for new Ohio oil field. Joseph Slater began wool shear job. Marion Julian visited Charles Gray Sunday. Irvin Near bought a fine bicycle last week. J T Jones and wife called on Robert Sprow last Sunday.
Mrs Sylvanus Garrett called Mrs Rinard last Thursday. Bradstreet gas plans to drill on the John Hastsen farm. Daniel Lincoln of Keystone visited neighbors Friday. William Spaulding and family were guests of Albert Beeks last Sunday. Mrs Amanda Bazzle stayed with Emeline Kinard Friday. Wm Spaulding, wife and son Roy, visited Ira Spaulding and wife Thursday. Joe Williams and wife visited neighbors. John Hassen called on Clifford Englehart Tuesday. Wm Spaulding and wife and Alma Beeke visited Hartford City Monday. The infant of Elsie Pender ill with measles.
The High School Alumni Association will meet at the public library on Thursday evening to elect officers and plan the annual reception honoring the graduating class.
Miss Zella Neusbaumer of Wells county and J W Strush of Blackford county were married in Bluffton this morning. Neusbaumer is the daughter of Mrs George Neusbaumer and well regarded locally. Strush is a Five Points worker and son of Samuel Roush. They will reside in a newly furnished home at Five Points.
A southwest town family faced violence as a man allegedly struck his wife and daughter last evening. The wife, fearing further danger, left home and considered charging the case, though no formal action was taken yet. She is mother to seven children aged fifteen months to nineteen years and in fragile health.
Carmel residents Lewis Blount and Robert Sterling with wives spent Sunday together. Grace Garrett Manda Bedwell dined with Blanche Jackson. Mrs Thos O'Brien of Indianapolis visited Mrs Thos Blount Thursday. Blanche Jackson returned home after a Gas City visit of three weeks. Inez Morrical Flosse Bedwell and Mrs Kentz Morrical called on Mrs Thos Blount and daughter Monday.
Last evening several young men from the Sunday school visited Raymond Barnhouse to celebrate his sixteenth birthday. The event included games and lunch after a short class meeting about welfare and future plans. Next week Anna Rhoten will host two members from the Andrew and Philip society for a follow up gathering.
Hartford City hosts Elks lodge gathering with members from Blackford county including Montpelier attendees. J. G. Huffman assigned to a task, followed by a social session. next Assembly plans for William Palmer to receive work.
Guy Haines expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends in Montpelier for kindness after his wife’s death and funeral and for floral tributes.
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