Police raid mishap leads to discharge in Montpelier case
A Chicago policeman who raided Montpelier dispatched a raid but failed to recognize a fete layout and will be discharged. Innocence is its only reward in this familiar outcome.
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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
4
A Chicago policeman who raided Montpelier dispatched a raid but failed to recognize a fete layout and will be discharged. Innocence is its only reward in this familiar outcome.
Romer reports that the Princess of Wagan formerly Countess Castell, once Anna Gould, plans divorce from her recent princely husband. She married the Prince to spite the Count and may now consider remarrying the Count to provoke the Prince. Ainit awful Mabel.
The text presents Yo Wane A M s view that love arises from a natural impulse expressed through higher and lower emotions. It says love manifests via ejecting one s ideal self for fulfillment in a sentient or imagined being who has qualities that trigger that impulse.
The Board reports success in placing public ward children in good homes over the past year and notes many desirable children remain available. It urges families to consider adoption and invites cooperation to match homeless children with childless homes, with contact at the State House in Indianapolis.
Mrs Nancy Farr sues James W Farr in circuit court alleging five years of cruel treatment and abandonment since September 1906. She and Farr married September 16 1886 in Jackson Wells county and she claims he provided no support since separation. He is said to own about 9000 in real and personal property and seeks alimony of 1000. Rilaba Pierce represents the petitioner.
Marion Mead spent Sunday with Frank Wilson and family while John Sparks and family were in Hartford City visiting Elsworth Lambert and family. John Thomas and his wife from Portland stayed here Saturday to visit A. S. Simonton and family. Garrison bought items at Henry Pittinger’s. Mandel Garrett went to Lafayette. Carter is digging a water well. Norton owns a pig that was fed.
Mr. Borden, elected great commander, underwent liver cancer surgery at Grace Hospital Detroit. Dr Irwin said the operation was successful but the patient has only a short time to live and may return home in three weeks. The loss is deeply felt among Maccabees and Detroit physicians.
Emory Wasson, jailed for protection, became violently insane and bound to a cot. He stopped eating or drinking since last Thursday, raved Saturday, flooded his cell, and was restrained by Sheriff Clamme, Deputy Mannix, and others. He received injections but remained volatile. officials warn the jail is unsuitable for insane patients without immediate treatment and discuss transfer to Easthaven or county farm.
The article discusses the 1910 census bill, the expected appointments in Washington and six counties of the eleventh district, and the creation of a district superintendent with good salaries. It notes possible cross party appointments, per capita pay for enumerators, and a reorganization of the bureau around July 1910.
Chris Starr, a Poneto resident known for court involvement, was victimized by vandalism at his Chester township farm home. Intruders smashed a kitchen cabinet, mangled a bed, cut two mattresses, and shattered fifteen windows, causing about 200 in damage as Starr prepared to move to Warren with his housekeeper and youngest son Mosr. Alleged motives remain unconfirmed. Starr has retired from active work and moved toward Warren.
Hartford City News reports the local option election would cost about 1100 dollars in Blackford county with 22 precincts at 50 dollars each. An appropriation by the county council and a tax levy would be required, and 800 voter signatures are needed to call a vote.
Bills mail notices go to surrounding towns as SBruffton faces Montpelier in a Thanksgiving football clash at the race track gridiron. Kickoff is at 2 45 with an expected crowd of about a thousand. Biuffton has not been scored on this season.
Rain brought fresh water to hundreds of dry cisterns and revived parched fields. It flushed sewers and revealed roof leaks while easing shoe and rubber trade with favorable remarks. The Salamonie rose, and the downpour benefited both the fair and the unfair, a grand boon for all.
The women of the W R C announce a tag day on Monday November 30 to collect donations for the city's needy. They visit citizens who are willing to contribute and wear a tag as proof of giving, supporting winter aid for children and elderly residents.
The mayor declares November 26 1908 a day of thanksgiving per national custom. He calls for closing public offices and suspending business while urging charity and support for the sick and distressed. He urges dedication to higher ideals and welfare of others, signed November 24 1908 by Rudolph F. Schneider mayor.
Nettie Rinker and the Rinker children visited Mrs. Sylvanus Garrett Friday afternoon. Various callers visited Mrs. Emeline Rinard and other neighbors Sunday including Harriett Hales Henry Starbuck and family Albert Barnsworth and wife and daughter Sarah Thomas and Almeda Grimes Alma Beeks called on sister Mrs. Spaulding and Mrs. Rogers and daughter Ethel visited Mrs. Rogers' mother William laet Friday John Aaims and wife hosted friends Sunday Pleasant Hsins of Kokomo stayed a few days visiting locally Sylvanus Garrett and family joined Mr and Mrs Schwartzkopf Sunday Emeline Rinard remains ill at this writing.
A committee has been appointed and will soon begin work in a backwoods area to assess farm conditions. The aim is to help the President devise ways to improve country life, with findings likely showing farmers face the same money constraints as poor urban residents.
An Indianapolis announcement indicates a forthcoming timetable change affecting Lake Erie and Western and Big Four systems. Details are unclear with wording garbled but implies a nationwide adjustment next Sunday.
Edward Ickes sold his farm to Billie Williams last week. James Johnson moved Thursday to the Alex Johnson farm bought from Edward Shook. About fifty or sixty neighbors gathered Saturday night at John Townsend and wife before their move to Martford City. An old fashioned taffy pull followed. Lizzie Waltz had dinner with the trustee elect Henry Pittinger and wife. Charley Bennett and wife visited at Muncie Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs John Miller and family left for Hartford.
The ad argues real worth comes from genuine wool garments that stay fresh and hold color and shape. It contrasts quality wool with shoddy fabrics and cotton blends, promoting Clothcraft suits and overcoats as the reliable choice in the United States.
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