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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
8
An advertising letter touts San-Cura Ointment as instantly relieving itching burning pain eczema and numerous skin and wound conditions. It claims antiseptic action quickly absorbs without staining fabric and offers various price points from 25 cents to $2.00 with mail orders available.
Gus P. Swander of Butte Montana reports sending a dollar money order for a San Cura jar from the Thompson Medical Co and describes a sufferer of twenty years with piles who received quick relief and requests a large box, urging rapid delivery.
The Ditzler clan, 95 strong, gathered at Boiling Springs for their third family reunion. All nine children attended except Mrs Alice Taylor ill. Frank Ditzler donated ten gallons of ice cream for the event. John J Ditzler elected president and Charles Schoch secretary. next meeting set for the last Thursday in August at the springs.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont reports using Dr King s New Life Pills for years with increasing satisfaction. The pills claim to relieve kinks in the stomach liver and bowels without fuss or friction. Pioneer drug store guarantees satisfaction at 2 cents.
The State of Indiana Blackford County notice in the Blackford Circuit Court October Term 1908 requires William B Knittle to appear on the first day of the October term, or face hearing in his absence. Alice I Knittle files complaint and affidavit that he is not a resident, with clerk A Reeves issuing the notice at Hartford City on August 25, 1908.
A large sale is planned 33 miles east of Montpelier on September 11 1908 listing 21 head of stock ewes different livestock including sheep hogs mares and geldings several farm implements and household items. Terms require notes with security or 5 percent cash discount. The notice also mentions entry charges and stalls free.
Bloomington sheriff and police raided a blind tiger at the thornter valley quarry a mile north of town and arrested three men Ghningia James Tel and Nichbolas Scott on charges of selling beer without a license. Evidence suggests three men ran a three-slice operation with little restraint.
A reader summarizes a tale of a pioneer boy raised among settlers who earns powder and shot to hunt squirrels, becomes a fort soldier at twelve, and grows into a long-traveling hunter skilled in stalking large game. He endures harsh winters, treacherous terrain, and constant danger, living rough and remaining resolute against foes. The excerpt blends mythic frontiersmen with reflection on yews in churchyards and druidic legends.
A garbled account describes General Washington and a dog during the British occupation of Philadelphia. A wounded animal or message is mentioned, with Washington’s forces dining nearby and a British commander sending a courteous letter in reply after a canine incident.
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