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Newspaper

Montpelier Herald

Location

Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1908

Page

4

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.

Princess of Wagan to seek divorce from princely husband

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.

Romer Wagan Castell Anna Gould Mabel

Love as state of feeling in early theory by Yo Wane A M

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.

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Board of State Charities seeks homes for dependent children

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.

Board of State Charities State House Indianapolis Ind

Farm Work Mistress Files Divorce Suit in Circuit Court

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.

Nancy James W. Farr Jackson Wells Couny Farr Rilaba Pierce

Local Social Rounds Report From Goodboe Sunday

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.

Goodboe Sunny Marion Mead Frank Wilson John Sparks Hartford City Elsworth Lambert John Thomas Portland A. S. Simonton Garrison Henry Pittinger Mandel Garrett Lafayette Carter Norton

Borden undergoes liver cancer surgery at Grace Hospital

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.

Grace Hospital Detroit Mich Borgen Irwin The Maccabees Borecen M. A. Clapper Borden Indiana

Violent Insanity at County Jail Inmate Emory Wasson

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.

Emory Wason Wasson Clamme Ira Mannix Harry Mote Easthaven Hartford City ‘limes-Gazette

Census bill and new census appointments shaping 1910 plans

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.

Cor‘gresamab Washington Congressman Rauch Congress Rauch

Vandalized Chester township home of Poneto man Chris Starr

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.

Chris Starr Chester Township Warren Mosr Tother Ai. Starr Warren— Bluffton News

Local option election cost in Blackford county

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.

Blackford Board of County Commissioners Hartford City News

Big Football Game At The Race Track Gridiorn

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.

Sbruffton Montpelier

What the Rain Did

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.

W R C Tag Day Planned for November 30

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.

Kenyon C. Kenyon Ca

Mayor's Thanksgiving Proclamation from Montpelier 1908

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.

United States Montpelier Indiana Rudolph F. Schneider

Social Calls Reported Across Local Families

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.

Nettie Rinker Sylvanus Garrett Emeline Rinard Harriett Hales Henry Starbuck Albert Barnsworth Sarah Thomas Almeda Grimes Alma Beeks Wm. Spaulding Isance Rogers Ethel Pleasant Hsins Kokomo Schwartzkopf

Committee to study country life on backwoods farms

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.

Lake Erie Time Change Rumor Sets Rail Schedules

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.

Erie & Western Big Four Indianapolis Besa Hes

Farm and Home Moves Across Small Community

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.

Edward Ickes Billie Williams James Johnson Alex Johnson Edward Shook Pleasantdale John Townsend Martford City Lizze Waltz Henry Pittinger Charley Bénnett Muncie John. Miller Hartford

Wool Clothcraft Suits and Overcoats Promise Real Value

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.

Clothcraft The United

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