Montpelier Opens Its Handsome New Public Library
Montpelier celebrated the formal opening of its new public library with a reception and musical program. The building, designed by Cuno Kibele and built by Hines and Townsend, features a two story brick structure with a spacious interior for 12,000 to 15,000 volumes and a mission style interior. The event highlighted Carnegie funding, civic support, and new hours for public use.
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Montpelier
Entre Nous
Merdames Gander
Johnston
Dais Emshwiller
F. M. Reynolds
Carrie E.scott
State Library Board
Ths
Andrew Carnegie
L. E. Kelley
W. A. Neal
Dr. Reynolds
A. G Johnston
Deis Emschwiller
Lela Page
Cuno Kibele
Muncie
Hines and Townsend
Hartford City
Montrelier
Salubrious September Lake Line Offered Trips
In September the weather is ideal and excursion business slows allowing travelers to enjoy trips with the best service and accommodations. D. and B. Lake Line runs regular daily trips and special weekend outings. send for pamphlet and Great Lake Map. Address D. B. Steamboat Co Detroit Mich.
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D. & B. Lake Line
D. & B. Steamboat, Co
Detroit, Mich
A Pleasant Surprise for Mr. Sylvanus Garrett Birthday
Mr. Sylvanus Garrett of Montpelier welcomed about 65 friends and relatives Saturday night for his birthday anniversary. The gathering featured a fine supper and music with many attending from Garrett and Spaulding families, Hart and Rinker clans, and other locals.
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Sylvanus Garrett
Montpelier
Charley Garrett
Isaac Spaulding
Albert Hart
Manson Williams
Arthur Hart
Albert Beeks
John Adams
Floyd
George Greenley
Huntington Hog Losses Mount as Cholera Spreads
Cholera devastates Huntington county hog stock with losses across farms. George Hosler of four miles east reports $600 in prize Upland China hogs gone. B Snowden in Union township loses sixty hogs valued at about $15 each. Some fear the outbreak began from digging up bones of cholera victims during barn construction. Epidemic may linger as remains could spark new spread.
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Huntington County
George Hosler
B. Snowden
Union Township
Don’t Wait for Cheap Peaches This Season
Price outlook for peaches is high as eastern buyers push prices to about $2.00 per bushel despite a Michigan crop. Local dealers and customers expect cheaper fruit but market demand keeps prices elevated. Otto Reed of the Herald returns from a three week vacation including a stop at Mathews and a trip to Michigan lakes and the state fair.
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Michigan
Otto Reed
The
Herald
Mathews
Michigan Lakes
Square Deal Beats Decatur 9-3 At Local Track
A large crowd watched Square Deal defeat Decatur 9-3 at the race track yesterday afternoon. Montpelier's battery Scott and Faree shone for the Hartford City squad, while Decatur errors aided the big score. The lineup included Johns Coffee Pennington for Decatur and Saxon Cook Runnels Faree Lewis for Montpelier.
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Race Track
Square Deal
Decatur
Scott
Fare
Battery
Hartford City
Montpelier
Leslie Bales
Joe Hayes
Square Deal Boys
Johns
Coffee
Pennington
Peterson
Hales
Millikan
Sct
John
Elliosa
Poffenparger P. Montnelier
Saxon
H. Cook
Runnels
W. Cook
Faree
Lewis
Hutson
Scott P. Michaels
Montpelier Second Defeats Hartford City 21 Points
The Montpelier second team defeated Hartford City 21 to 0 on the west side gridiron. Hart ford City failed to score and will host the Montpelier first team next Sunday in Hartford City. Montpelier's lineup included Martin, Lecey, Hawley, Buckland, Poppino, Reynolds, Yountze, Jellison, Keller, Michaels, and Philabaum.
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Hartford City
Montpelier
Drilling Boom in Indiana Fields Boosts Well Completions
Last week Indiana wells rose to 21 in the producer class, up from 12 13, with an average initial production of 22 barrels per well. A century producer in Pike county aided the average while old fields also performed well, signaling continued profitability potential. wells were distributed as follows.
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Indiana Flelds
Pike County
Doubted Their Wives Affection Leads to Early Evening Scuffle
Elza Starr and Chad Humphrey, who alleged distrust of their wives, roamed downtown Saturday night then dragged their partners. Starr encountered Officer Dragon on Huntington Street and was sent home with his wife. Humphrey and his wife were stopped by Marshal Reynolds and sent home. Neighbors later reported a fight, but Mrs Humphrey requested no arrest, and no further developments followed.
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Elza Starr
Chad Humphrey
Huntington Street
Starr
Officer Dragon
Humphrey
Marshal Reynolds
Reynolds
Chad
Easy Way to Be Generous in a New England Church
An old man in a New England village church refused to sign a subscription paper seeking 400 dollars debt relief. After pledges totaled only 200 dollars, a fellow member urged doubling the effort. The old man rose with zeal and supported the motion to increase giving, arguing it would hasten a desirable result.
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New England
Genetieman
Gentiensin
Would Follow His Example in Scottish Battle Ruse
After the battle of Prestonpans a Scottish farmer wrote a taunting verse that provoked an English officer. The officer challenged him to mortal combat. The farmer faced with his hayfork sent a witty reply offering to duel if he could prove himself. He warned he would retreat if unable to fight.
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Prestonpans
Bin
Mester Smith
Brass band quarrel delays theater tune
The nesvo brass band performing before the theater clashed with a dusky cornet player who, after surfing all day, stopped playing. The musician snapped at the leader, claiming he would resume only after receiving last week’s pay. Kansas City Independent.
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Nesvo
Mase
Kansas City
Conscientious About It Question in Life Insurance
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a caller asking Mr Glizzard if he carries all the life insurance he can afford. The desk man notes the worker could afford more but fears overinsuring after a note from his employer this morning.
Forcing a Success Yes The Dungeon as a Gloomy Book Title
A Washington Herald quips about naming a new novel The Dungeon to fit a dark, promotional angle. The exchange suggests a sly joke that such a title could push the book into a top six best cellar run.
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Washington Herald
Neighing Cock Legend Shapes Londoner Nickname
The article explains how Thames residents came to be called cockneys from Camden and Wedgwood definitions. A legend tells of a Londoner who feared rural sounds, mistaking a crowing cock for neighing, leading to the term cockney meaning one from the Thames banks.
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Camden
Thames
Wedg- Wood
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