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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
Gerald Publishing announces an office notice from L. Troutman manager room 1 Herald Block North Main St Montpelier Indiana. The material is listed as second class matter at the local post office.
The statement notes that Democrats are acting in a way that could cause Republicans to view the political landscape with concern and heightened scrutiny this year.
The text suggests distant European cousins of John D 18 may seek closer ties. Gen Leonard Wood plans a visit to Emperor William. The Kaiser wants to meet the physician who led a major nation’s armies.
On the same day Vice President Fairbanks praises unions, Mr. Gompers terrifies Mr. Cannon over labor disputes. The piece notes a public split among allies and predicts a strong showing for union support. The article also urges saving for the 1917 Japanese exposition, and mentions government guarantees for timely opening and value.
A writer notes the sea’s reckless roll at a Southern seaside resort and compares it with Atlantic City where Boardwalk chairs now move with cautious steadiness reflecting changing times.
A suggestion urges press agents of aerial navigation groups to abandon traditional card submissions. It proposes that representatives deliver messages by entering through office windows using airplanes or balloons, claiming higher visibility and novelty for outreach.
A series of candidate declarations announces plans to seek party nominations for county and local offices. Individuals include Robert Guse man Harrison township for county clerk. Clyde Strait for county clerk. Willis B. Redding for Circuit Court clerk. Albert Hart for commissioner. BAMe for trustee Harrison township. Amon Markin for Harrison trustee. William P. Futrell for Blackford county treasurer. Aaron Rogers for Commissioner First District. All are subject to respective democratic or republican nomination conventions.
Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houlton Maine reports using Dr Kings New Discovery for winter coughs. He credits a 50c bottle with curing the cough and notes the same result this winter after a few doses. The remedy is sold under guarantee at Pioneer drug store with a one dollar bottle and a free trial bottle offered.
The article weighs a 1900 era campaign puzzle with Taft's shift from a front porch to nationwide stumping. It notes labor leader Gompers may swing two million votes to Bryan, while the black vote appears split, with ministers advising prudence to gain influence from both parties.
A Friday evening program on Dawley's Poplar Grove stock and poultry farm featured vocal and instrumental music readings and recitations. The Brown Sisters Pauline Wood John Wood Charley Richison and Perry Alberson along with Chester Lawrence Davis Nelson Listenfelt and Miss Thomas provided varied performances to an appreciative crowd.
Father John Noll celebrated High Mass over the remains of John Kerlin Tuesday at St. John's Catholic church with many relatives and friends in attendance. A Hartford City church choir sang and burial followed at Catholic Cemetery.
A Reidsville North Carolina man testifies Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a bad leg ulcer after it appeared last summer. The salve is advertised as guaranteed for piles sores and burns and costs 25 cents at Pioneer drug store.
Frank Fischell completes a high producing well for B L Fowler on the Ben Keller farm three miles west and a mile south. The well started at fifty barrel clip and is praised as one of the best drilled in the area. Fowler recently bought ten wells in the vicinity and plans another borehole immediately.
The remains of Mrs. J. Downing arrived this morning on the 9 17 train from Vincennes, accompanied by relatives. Local relatives and friends met them at the depot, then accompanied the body to Woodlawn cemetery where short services were held at the grave by Rev. Johnson.
The county commissioners delayed deciding the third ward Fremonstrance fight issues and will visit the Storms gravel road in Washington township. They plan to meet Jay county commissioners in Portland about the county one road needing a bridge over the Salamonie. Further dredging uncertainty could delay action. Hartford City Times-Gazette.
Pleasantdale residents report visits from Mrs. Lewis Smith and Mrs. John Goff of Canada. A boy and a girl were born in the Wentz family, and Henry Strait attended the State fair. Mrs. Madden and Mrs. Dan Johnson moved and hosted events while the Bethel church meets next Saturday. Dr. Hall’s Juvenile Orchestra performs September 17 at the Pleasantdale Sunday school. Norman Jackson’s barn is under construction, and Johnson pike grading began Thursday. Churchgoers attended Olive Branch, and prayer meeting at U B church is set for Tuesday. Ada Markley suffered head injuries from a buggy accident. Emshwiller notes no serious harm.
The text notes the first quarterly conference meeting for the year with Rev Daw son, former pastor now presiding elder, present. Several local social updates follow including visits by Mrs Mack of Winchester, Mrs Amanda Johnson’s return from Ridgeville, and Sunday dinners with the McColly and Brown families. Also mentions a W C T U meeting, travels of Mr and Mrs Pearl Rogers, Jack Morris visiting Portland, a serious injury to Mrs Seth Markins in a runaway, and the Harrison township Sunday school convention planned for Pleasantdale church one week after next Sunday afternoon.
Elsworth Lambert and family visited relatives in Hartford City. A. S. Sinmonton planned clover seed. J. A. Shannon spent Sunday with Vind Baker and family. Noah Dearduff finished a good well last Thursday. The Pittinger Pike and nearby road to Matamoras suffered damage from gravel hauling. Mies Maid Rains visited Reed Garrigans last Wednesday. Lafe Lanning dined with John Fensel and wife.
Carmel residents Lewis Blount and wife visited Mr Batton and family. Miss Floss Bedwell spent weekend with her father Kay Bedwell of Matamoras. Mrs Walter Evers and baby visited sister Miss Grace Garrett. Mrs Joseph Morrical called on her son Ea Morrical in Montpelier last Friday. Robert Little, ill, shows slow improvement. Frank McDorman sold his farm and will move to Montpelier soon. Charles Bedwell and family visited Lewis Blount Sunday. Miss Blanch Morrical spent Sunday in Montpelier. Mrs Thos Blount and Grace called on Grace Garrett Sunday. Mrs William Welsh and daughters Margaret and Cecil left for Marion to visit mother Mrs Rachel Stevens.
Mrs Roy Kitterman visited Hartford City on Saturday. Mrs Emeline Rinard stayed with Amanda Bazzle last Wednesday. Mrs Wm Spaulding and son Roy visited Antrim Beers family last Wednesday. Albert Burnsworth family and Crystal spent Sunday with Eveline Rinard. Maggie Cale and Rossie Dearduff were guests of John Adams couple Saturday. Jake Schwartzkopf and family visited John Adams family Sunday. Jesse Edens and family visited his parents John Baena family Almeda Grimes called on Emerine Rinard Sunday. Alma and Floya Heeks called on Wm Spaulding family Saturday afternoon.
Mrs John Minnear and son Bernard and Mrs Albert Heeks and children spent Tuesday with Almeda Beeks. Joe Emory and family visited with his parents over Sunday. Mrs Lafe Minnear called on Mrs Marion Minnear Saturday. Albert Beeks and family and Miss Florence Vance spent Sunday with A C Beeks and family. Hulda Minnear spent Sunday evening with John Minnear and wife. Mable Minnear spent Monday night with Alias Vena Hart. Chauncey Plaster has returned from few days with Helle Hedge.
P J Daly of 1247 W Cortress Street Chicago shares a testimonial on Electric Bitters as a tonic for his feeble mother. He cites increased flesh gain overcome insomnia and steady strength improvement. The remedy targets stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold under guarantee at Pioneer Drug Store for 50 cents.
Democrats in Harrison township held a mass convention at city hall to nominate assessor and trustee. Lewis Schwartzkopf was chosen for assessor and Henry Pittinger for trustee with John Boyd as permanent chairman and Walter Spaulding secretary. Delegates selected for the Hartford City county convention to nominate clerk treasurer recorder coroner and commissioner.
At noon today 82 feet deep the public well at High and Main streets, dug by the W C T U ladies, struck a strong water flow. The 52 foot rock shaft secures abundant pure water. A water motor and relocated horse trough are proposed to run and reuse the waste stream.
The Firemen’s band stand will host political events with Republicans using it on Monday evening September 28 for Governor candidate James Watson. Democrats plan an outdoor rally early October when Thomas R. Marshall appears. Public preparations are underway.
A dubious medical alert urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy to avoid gangrene or diabetes. The text misprints blame a person named Jay, misstates disease delay, and references Poley's Kidney:Hemedy as a remedy.
The silver medal contest at the Methodist church drew a large audience under W C T U auspices. Ruth Myers won the medal with highest marks, Georgia Davids a close second. Judges retired to an ante room after the five contestants performed.
The state fair drew 128,692 attendees, up from 107,500 last year. Receipts totaled $85,010, about $4,000 more than 1977, while higher expenses and premiums reduced profits. Despite costs, the fair association shows a net gain near $15,000 in 1908.
An elderly Vermont man from Pittsfield, N H Brown, endorses Mr. Kine's New Life Pills claim to cleanse stomach liver and bowels without fuss. The Pioneer drug store guarantees satisfaction priced at 2 cents.
The small back room of the city library could be repurposed as a regular meeting place for the Merchants Association. The Board favors the plan, believing the space would serve a worthy society and allow merchants to gather to discuss matters of city interest.
A southbound traction car near Hartford City was struck Monday evening when a trolley pole broke free. A foot length of pole tore through a window, making a six inch floor hole and brushing a nearby passenger. The car was delayed while the incident was cleared.
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