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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a pure extraction from native forest roots. It claims it purifies blood aids digestion regulates the bowels and supports lungs and bronchial systems. It warns cures are not miraculous but require patient use and endorsement by medical readers.
The Hartford City court adjourned after Judge Sturgis refused further argument on the fourth ward remonstrance and deferred the third ward decision to the January term. Remonstrators lawyer W H Honey spoke four hours. A M Waltz for applicants planned a reply. The judge will study evidence and notes before ruling.
The Montpelier Poultry Association met at Amor Boyd's office and elected W. C. Patterson as president Mint Wort as vice president J. M. Wilson as secretary L. L. Howard as assistant secretary P. J. Montgomery as treasurer J. F. Ditzier as superintendent of the poultry show The presidium named a committee on prizes L L. Howard Jap Wilson and J. S. Ditzier Dates for the poultry show were set for December 16 37 18 and 19 with the venue to be decided later.
A gold sized crowd at Staulding hall watched Peterson of Muncie defend against Dan Davis of Montpelier in a handicap bout. Peterson aimed to throw Davis three times in an hour. Davis needed a fall to win. Peterson threw Davis twice in thirty minutes, causing the match to stop after Davis sustained a broken rib. The local wrestler is expected to return after recovery. Local preliminaries drew strong interest.
Middle aged readers are advised about kidney and bladder disorders and a remedy named Boyt Kinney-Remedy is mentioned as a solution. The text suggests a health product claim aimed at adults over fifty.
Mrs. Sam Pugh and her daughter Prim were injured when a southbound 2:16 limited car struck their buggy near the High School. The horse remained calm, likely saving their lives. Mrs. Pugh suffered back and shoulder bruises with possible internal injuries. Prim was badly bruised but not severely hurt. They were taken home as ambulances attended.
Judge Sturgis orders the Montpelier Driving Park sold by Receiver Jno M Bonham after an appraisal set at 8000 dollars. The indebtedness exceeds 6000 dollars with a 5000 dollar mortgage to A L Smith and others. The plan is to form a local company to operate spring and fall three day races, reviving interest and boosting town prospects.
Mrs Mary Dowling of 28 N 8th Ave San Francisco touts Electric Bitters for digestion saying it relieves stomach troubles and purifies blood. The tonic is praised as a vigorating alterative and offered for 60c at Bonge and Maddox drug store. Archbold letters may be opened by statemen before Congress reassembles.
The dedication of the prison ship martyrs' monument in Brooklyn drew local state and national celebrities. The article notes a Doric column designed to memorialize thousands of American Patriots who perished in the Jersey and other British hulks in the East River during the Revolutionary War.
President Elect Taft Governor Hughes and Secretary Wright attended a monument cornerstone event recounting the martyrs of the prison ship. funds from government state and city supported a 270 foot granite Doric column designed by Stanford White. The narrative also records a memorial for Miss Effie J Millikan who died of tuberculosis in 1908 with funeral rites at home and interment at Woodlawn cemetery.
W L Weber of the Indiana Fire Line office telegrams that his father L D Weber died this morning in Meadville Pa due to heart trouble. Weber was employed by the Eric R KR Co at Meadville. Another son with the Pipe Line Co at Van Buren was at his father's bedside.
An old ad promotes Dr. Kings New Life Pills to combat biliousness malaria and jaundice. It urges readers to keep out of trouble by taking the remedy and lists Bonge and Maa dox drug store as vendors.
The Harrison township Sunday school convention will be held Sunday November 22 at the Methodist church in Montpelier. Rev J A Bray pastor of the United Brethren church is on the program Rev E W Halpenny general secretary of the Indiana State Sunday School association will preside. Several from the city will attend.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine says Buckton Arnica Salve has cured sores boils ulcers and burns for fifteen years and saved medical costs. The product is sold at Bonge and Maddox drug store.
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