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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
The column notes office notices at Montpelier Indiana and comments on Governor Hughes. It mentions the coal man’s attitude, forecasting from political headquarters, and all sixteen candidates having accepted or will accept with campaign buttons prepared.
Residents and health officials note rising concerns over mosquito-borne diseases as Panama struggles with dense urban growth and climate conditions. Experts warn of increased transmission risk, urging vector control and public awareness to curb outbreaks.
A contemporary asks who will join Mr Roosevelt on an Africa trip. The response notes uncertainty and suggests Mr Taft might accompany him, but nothing definite can be told about the plan.
A bold headline signals Roosevelt intends a fierce confrontation with Taft, promising a substantial clash if the campaign shows up in full force. The remark hints at a dramatic, combative political contest with strong public interest.
The Buffalo Times claims President Roosevelt described Governor Hughes as an ingrate. The item speculates whether this aligns with the Ananias Club. The paper also says William Nelson Cromwell has Taft under his thumb and jokes about a photograph of a notable blow.
The omission to invite Governor Hughes to Sherman and to ask Senator Foraker to assist at the Ohio opening in Youngstown is described as not a slight but simple forgetfulness of the machine.
A collection of early 20th century notices requests the Herald publish candidate announcements. Individuals including Robert Guse man Harrison township Clyde Strait Willis B Redding Albert Hart Henry Pittenger Amon Markin William P Futrell and Aaron Rogers declare candidacy for county clerk clerk of the circuit court commissioner trustee treasurer and other local offices, all subject to respective party conventions.
They claim Dr King brand New Life Pills remove kinks from the body after years of use. N H Brown of suggests these pills ease liver and bowels without motion.
The sixty eighth annual session of the Salamonie association will be held at the Warren Baptist church on September 9 and 10. Noah Garrett leads Wednesday afternoon devotion with a 4 p.m. sermon by Rev W H Day. Rev Martin preaches the doctrinal sermon Wednesday night. Thursday features Harry Reynolds of Bluffton presiding over the B Y P U rally with noted speakers from Chicago Anderson and Franklin. Rev Hackleman of this city serves as moderator for a second year.
Merchants and clerks plan a family friendly Labor Day picnic in Spaulding grove west of Montpelier with many bringing dinners. Most businesses will close for a quiet day of fun and a Firemen's Band will provide music followed by a ball game between merchants and clerks.
Charles Kingsbury, jailed at the state reformatory for the shooting of George Mussetter, remains in the hospital there in serious condition. He was moved to the hospital last May after a surgical operation and has stayed an inmate. His friends expected parole by August first, but his health has delayed any release. Kingsbury is described as a model prisoner and may be granted liberty when the pardon board next meets after his recovery.
The State Board of Agriculture will install a large rotating display in the center of the coliseum to post award winners as soon as results are decided. Night shows begin at 8 15 with chariot and Roman races, horse show, music, and other attractions promised for visitors.
At Rome City the State Convention of Universalists named Rev Geo Crum of Logansport as State Superintendent. The veteran minister, in his early teens when he first preached at Asbury Chapel near Montpelier over forty years ago, was praised as a deserved choice. Ruben Hall of this city attended Crum’s first memorable sermon at Asbury Chapel.
Indiana violinist Miss Verna Page Gamble secures a rare Guarnarius de Gesu violin made in 1737 from New York collector Newton Hawkins. The instrument, once used by Kubelik, Fritz and Ysaye, joins Page’s repertoire for The Ernest Gamble Concert Party tour, alongside her 1735 Garlinano violin.
Advertised letter list includes A P Burton A D Jackson Garnet Jen Adards Mesdames Mary Crow Mary A Fidler Sarah Hudson Fay Kreps M F Phifer Miss Chella Maddox Alice King Jessie Johnson and others.
Montpelier marks the opening of the new Carnegie Library with a free dedication reception on Friday September 11. Miss Carrie E Scott of Indianapolis will speak and organize the library system. The event features music refreshments and social activities for all without fundraising.
A Reidaville man touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a sure remedy for a severe leg ulcer after a bad summer break. He notes the salve knocked it out in a few rounds and mentions its use on sores burns and related injuries. The ad lists 26c at Pioneer.
Frank Hayes, visiting his uncle in Bluffton Ohio, has vanished leaving relatives and friends in Montpelier greatly alarmed. His deteriorating health and overwork are noted, with a search ongoing led by his brother Harry Hayes, while officials and family fear he may have wandered away or met misfortune.
Ed Cottingham promoted from local manager in this city and previous Muncie post to traveling auditor for National Supply Co. He will operate from New York to California and may keep residence in Muncie. M. P. Colt of Lima will succeed him as Indiana state manager as the firm rewards Cottingham with a notable salary increase. Fort Wayne railroads plan special trains for the upcoming fair with L. E. & W. running Sept 16-17 and intercity service to and from Ft. Wayne with special rates.
John W. Marsh and Henry Starbuck visited Bluffton to settle with C. F. Davison & Company. They shipped twenty seven carloads of hay and several carloads of wheat oats and corn and two carloads of wheat 1000 bushels per car to New York City for export the first wheat ever shipped from Keystone. They also conduct strong import business at Keystone including coal with nine carloads shipped in thus far.
George Huggins refused to supply horses for the fire department at $5.00 a head, prompting the council to hire Mc Geath Bros. at $2.50 each, noting potential delays due to distance. They trimmed Aucust light and water bills by 206.50 and 58.50, aiming to improve future service. L. E. Harding won a permit to string wires from the Gem to the Star theatre for private electric current.
Monpelier travels to Hartford City next Sunday to meet a fast Hartford team with lineup changes likely. A large local turnout is expected as both teams seek victory before Decatur visits the following Sunday to conclude the season. Thomas Railing is slated to pitch for Decatur.
Dave McDowell and his wife plan to ship their household goods to Los Angeles California where they intend to locate and establish a home. Mrs McDowell will depart for the west within a week or ten days while Dave stays in Montpelier until after the election. His wife and daughter will visit after his arrival with Mrs C W Suman who moved from Daleville months ago. If no other openings present, he may return to bookkeeping which he practiced after a commercial education.
Row to Get Strong P J Daly asserts Electric Bitters improves his feeble mother’s health. He cites gains in flesh, relief from insomnia, and steady strength growth. The tonic is said to aid stomach and liver complaints and is sold at Pioneer Drug Store with a guarantee.
On September 9, 1908 at the Nathan Lancaster farm one mile south of Keystone a sale lists animals including three horses and a gray mare, livestock such as 3 yearling ewes, 3 spring lambs, Duroc sow, Poland China sows, 26 shoats, poultry, a corn field of 1.20 acres, wagons, gear, harness, and extensive household furniture and other items.
A cited resident, John White of 38 Highland Ave in Houlton Maine, reports relief from a winter cough after using De King’s New Discovery. He notes previous remedies failed until trying a 60 cent bottle, with similar results this season after a few doses.
Mrs Belle Donaldson formerly of this city now resides in Indianapolis where she has bought a confectionary store and home bakery at 613 North Illinois street. Her Montpelier friends wish her success as she begins this new venture after returning to Indianapolis from a visit with her mother Mrs John Burke.
Harrison township Democrats hold a mass convention at City hall Montpelier on September 16 at 2 PM to nominate township tickets for assessor and trustee and to select delegates to the county convention. Precincts 1 through 6 appoint 4 5 9 7 5 8 delegates respectively with equal alternates, total 38. John P. Boyd, Chairman.
Charles A. Robinson of Greenfield announces an open Red Men gathering at the hall next Friday evening. Frank A. Robinson of Greenfield Indiana will address pale faces and answer questions, followed by a short musical program.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Thomas receive word from Maple Rapids Michigan of the death of Rev. Trotter on Monday at 2 p m due to appendicitis after a three day illness. He formerly served as pastor of the Christian church in this city for one year and moved to Michigan with Mrs. Trotter about two years ago.
The Bluifton Business College advertises fall stenographer openings with Sept 7 start. It notes they supplied private secretaries for De Pauw and Taylor Universities and invites unemployed stenographers to apply.
Christ Hiser, previously seriously ill, shows improvement. Jake Schwartzkopf entertained relatives last Sunday while Jake Miller visited the Simon Rattler home. Christ Minnear of Hartford City stayed with relatives here last week. Mrs John Olson and family dined at the S Kuttler home last Friday. An ice cream supper followed the thrashing ring at Janice Schwartzkopf home last Tuesday. Mrs W A Miller and children of Montpelier visited Mrs Jake Kuttler last Wednesday. Several in the district are hauling graves for their tax. W H Sills spent several days at his father's home in Wellaco early last week.
An 19th century notice offers one hundred dollars reward for a catarrh cure case. The undersigned, Walding Kinnan and Marvin, confirm EF Cheney’s fifteen years of known honorable conduct and ability to fulfill obligations of his firm.
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