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Newspaper

Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1908

Page

7

Local Wedding Guests and Vendors Named

The text lists guests including Lara Colvin of Richmond Nannie and Ethel Stephenson Munce and the Harner and Maddox families of Hartford City Frank Iter and Fred Barr of Bluffton. Decoration was by Humfeldt establishment of Mencie and catering by Hummel of Muncie.

S. E. Maddox West Huntington Street Blanche Violet Guy P. Greenwald Falls City Neb Maddox Lara Colvin Richmond Nannie Ethel Stephenson Munce Messrs Verne Harner Hartford City Frank Iter Fred Barr Bluffton Humfeldt Establishment Mencie Hummel Muncie

Jones Sues Baltes Stone Co for 10000 Damages Over Explosion Injury

Hugh O. Jones, a steam shovel engineer, sues Baltes Stone Co in Blackford circuit court seeking 10000 for injuries from a dynalite explosion at the Baltes quarry last June. He alleges lack of proper warning and that foremen failed to inform him about explosive handling leading to amputation of his right hand and injuries to his head and body.

Baites Stone Blackford Hugh O. Jones Baltes Stone, Land and 911 Company Jones

Wells County hears petition for new Batson Bridge

John Baker and ninety petitioners filed with the Wells County auditor requesting action at the next term of county court to replace Batson Bridge over the Salamonie. They cite the 1866 wooden structure as unsafe and seek an iron or cement span, potentially the county’s largest cement bridge, 130 feet long. The commissioners deem the petition largely a formality and expect to order a new bridge if needed.

John Baker Wells County Salamonie Batson Bridge Markle Wabash

New Uniform Bill of Lading Rules Adopted by Carriers

The Interstate Commerce Commission recommends a new Uniform Bill of Lading and shipping order to take effect on November 1 1908 after a public hearing. Two forms will cover straight and order shipments, with liability limits by common law and U S law and a 10 percent rate increase if the carrier omits the new terms.

Interstate Commerce Commission United States

Wells Drilling Activity In Indiana Oil Field Rises Slightly

Last week twelve wells were drilled in Indiana oil fields with production improving though averaging near zero barrels. Indiana Camden produced 105 barrels from 3 wells while Marble or Marion shows 80 barrels from 1 dry, Keystone 60 barrels from 2 wells, Muncie 75 barrels from 2 wells with 1 dry, Geneva 40 barrels from 1 well and Montpelier 20 barrels from 1 well.

Indiana Drivien Camden Marion Keystone Muncie Geneva Montpelier

How is Your Digestion Mrs Dowling Praises Electric Bitters

Mrs Mary Dowling of 288 North 8th Avenue San Francisco testifies to Electric Bitters easing her stomach troubles. She calls the tonic a wonderful remedy and believes it best for digestion and related ailments.

Mary Dowling N. 8Th Ave San Francisco

W. C. T. U. Holds Session and Market Plan

The WCTU met in regular session at the Methodist church with good attendance. Mrs Shannon reported on the Bedford state convention. The group plans a market at Hedges meat shop next Saturday to support the cause. The library room is now furnished by union and merchants for meetings, and a called union meeting is set for Tuesday evening at the library.

Shannon Bedford Hedges W. C YT. U

Opening of the Dasher Skating Rink in Montpelier

The Dasher Skating rink opened with a Halloween party drawing a large crowd. The Firemen's band played as masked skaters performed to entertain spectators. The rink remains unfinished and will likely reopen to the public Wednesday evening.

Dasher Montpelier

Arnica Salve Cures Sore Burns Says Local Resident

A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for curing sores boils ulcers and burns. He notes it saved them many a doctor bill. Available at Bonge and Maddox drug store for 25 cents.

Bucklen A. F. Hardy East Wilton Maine Bonge and Maddox Drug Store

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Blanche Maddox Mr. Greenwald Falls City, Neb Ethel Bonge Mendelssohn Margaret Brackin Lucy Hanratty G. H. Myers Methodist Church Isaac Lyon Fall City Elizabeth Kelley Grace Maddox W. M. Maddox Myers Omdal Ivers & Pond Mrs. Greenwald Washington New York City Boston Atlantic W. A. Greenwald Mesdames Marcus DAVIS New York Paris M. G Davis W.C.T. U Fae. LL. Yanreddy’s Ua Tasee Oil Clacy & McLiaid Clinton Iowa Pacific Claty & McDaid Fifth Avenue Owa Aean Drugz Emsh Willer Drug Company Dr. Pierce Womip Dispensary Medical Association R. V. Pierce Main Street Buffalo N. Y
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