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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
3
The Republican rally in Montpelier drew a full church as Hon. James E. Watson spoke for nearly two hours delivering a clear, nonpartisan comparison of parties and platforms. Dr. Good followed with brief remarks and plans to return for longer dialogue.
Orville Wright, the aeroplane inventor, is experimenting with his machine in Washington and has at least shown he can move in the highest circles. A Texas man jokes about marriage if it were a lottery and would indict his mother in law for cheating him. The President aims to improve rural life and urges early rising for hired men.
Proposals urge painting city names in large letters on house roofs to aid air navigation. Ordinances may compel owners to comply, creating work for painters at $3.00 per eight hour day under a foreman chosen by the workers.
Arrangements schedule Thursday afternoon play at West Cherry street courts between Bluffton doubles team A R Huyette F J Tangeman and Hartford City Tom Fulton Dr Spickerman. The best two of three will decide finalists to meet Montpelier for the cup with finals date pending.
A letter criticizes church leaders for allowing a political meeting in a Methodist hall and asks why the city 4000 population has no suitable public auditorium. The writer argues a modest ground floor venue would host concerts lectures and dances and provide profit to builders. The piece urges considering circumstances before faulting.
W Dasher plans a skating rink in Montpelier over his blacksmith shop with a hardwood floor. He will tear out partitions and install a modern rink aiming for a Halloween masquerade opening, with work to start soon.
Lizzie Waltz visited her brother. Dr. Dodds of Hartford City attended Saturday. Mrs Miller and Mr Wentz and wife of West Commercial street visited the Henry Wentz family Thursday. Robert Wentz and wife spent Sunday with the Ed Jones family. Mrs Wyandet and Alex Johnson attended the W C T U convention at Millgrove Wednesday. Montpelier and Olive Branch attendees at the Sunday school convention. Mrs Niccum of Montpelier called on Mrs Wentz Wednesday evening. Mr Burnsworth and wife of Mollie spent Sunday with the Ed Ickes family. Mrs Stahl of Hartford City will deliver an address Sunday evening for the W C T U.
Lon Hoover and family visited Hal Norton and family on Sunday. Martin Fensel had gravel hauled by Elsworth Lambert last week. Carry Williams and wife spent Sunday with Reed Garrison and family. Perry Herring called on John Fensel last Sunday. Martin and John Fensel sold a fine flock of lambs to John Keller last Thursday. Bert Shadle completed a well for Martin Fensel last Wednesday. Livya Chenoweth returned from Coldwater Michigan where he looked for a farm. Mrs Lucy Shannon visited her parents A Jackson and wife last Sunday. Several locals will go to Montpelier tomorrow night to hear Sam Small. talks possible in Bluffton during the campaign.
H. L. Hopping of Montpelier, ice and coal man, served as chairman of the Hartford City Republican county convention. The Hartford City Times Gazette lauded him as one of the best chairmen, noting his short speech was rich in substance and drew applause. He pledged a fair, lawful administration for the party. Previously a Delaware County resident, state representative, and several term prosecutor, he remains a prominent local figure.
A satirical piece defines a newspaper as a town everyone can run except the editor, a booster of profanity if not on the porch, and a selective mirror of society. It promotes ads and news, but remains controversial for omissions and sensationalism, as readers seek the Saturday Evening Post.
Sunday schools of Harrison met in convention at the Pie United Brethren church south Montpelier with a large attendance. Rev I E Kinnaman opened the program with an Evergreen Sunday school address and shared plans to boost Sunday school interest. John T Shook spoke on Highways and Byways and Harry Spears led discussion. Rev H C Johnson attended as Leslie Morrical filled in.
Advertised list includes G N Dawson Gordon Hamilton A M Kelley Ed McCams on Eugene Perry Harry H Warner James W Yount and Mesdames Mattie Clevenger Oma Stephenson Mollie Jones Kate Mockwert Bertha Radabaugh Misses Ethel Kelley Isabel Gilray Ora Smith listing addressees for the post.
A fragment from a 1900s newspaper shows an advertisement for laxative honey, with unclear dating and layout. The readable text hints at a retail note rather than a full feature, offering a product claim amid other column content.
Lima Driving Park in Ohio hosts the Lima trots from October 6 to 9 following Columbus Grand Circuit events. With $10,700 in stakes, many Grand Circuit horses are expected, drawn by superb track conditions and fast miles. Starter Robert Newton leads a top crew ensuring clean, rapid races as three races per afternoon run with the Merchants Band providing music.
John D. Archbold vice president of Standard Oil disclosed a three year old theft of letters from his files. He said a go-between claimed Hearst newspaper buyers obtained the stolen letters and letter copying books, with some pages photographed, though the number stolen remains uncertain.
The Ohio Oil Co. drilled a well on the H. B. Huffman farm near Mt Zion three weeks ago. It produces over forty barrels currently and may finish three or four more on the same lease soon. Initial shots yielded 125 barrels for several days before settling to steady output. The well is shallow, not one of the deep Wells county wells, yet Ohio plans further drilling in the Indiana field. If oil prices rise, pumping the leases could trigger activity in Wells county.
The Clerk of the circuit court of Blackford County Indiana appoints Willard Warfield as Administrator of the estate of Phoebe Stoan. The estate is stated to be solvent. September 26 1908. Farmland resident A J Bunsold visited town to collect a $90 note from David Tappan tied to a local property near town.
Dense forest-fire smoke from the north blankets Boston and winds obscure the Charles River. Visibility is severely reduced across the river and coastal navigation is hindered as the pall fills the air.
D A Bryson cashier attests the bank statement for the Brackford county bank. The balance sheet lists capital stock, undivided profits, taxes, and various liabilities including demand deposits and certificates of deposit. Notary W H Maddox certifies the oath dated September 10, 1909.
The notice lists numerous dinner visits and social calls across families in the Bryanwo area. Ample names appear including Almeda Beeks Mises Laura Inman Olive Wright Florence Vance and others. Visitors include Hala Hawkins Nancie Lanning Sue Strait Fred Hinshaw Edith Spears Rose Welsh and Nellie O Dell with relatives such as Amos Hawkins Sam Emory and spouses.
QUIK Wm Lockwood and wife dined with George Carns and family Sunday. C G Montgomery and wife visited friends in Montpeter Sunday. Several from here attended the funeral of Mr Collins Sunday. J S Lockwood preached at Reiks burg Sunday evening. Ed Lockwood Henry Davis Ray Caris visited with Kay Sawyer Sunday. Several from here will attend the Bluffton fair this week. Stella James of Montpelier visited Mrs Sarah Winters and family this morning en route to Toledo for a brief visit.
Miss Minnie McCleach hosted by Miss Golda Carpenter on Sunday. Mrs Ayers Smith and children from Keystone visited Emeline Rinard. Jess Edens and family called on Rufus Hart and wife. Olive Wright stayed with William Spaulding over the weekend. Rosco Redding helped Spaulding with a corn cutting. William Spaulding and family dined with Ira Spaulder and wife. Emeline Rinard visited her daughter Sarah Thomas on Saturday. W C T U to meet in regular session.
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