From June 28, 1933 to June 27, 1934, every day for a year, Dorman B. E. Kent wrote an article for the Montpelier Evening Argus about the people, places and events of late 19th and early 20th century Montpelier and many surrounding towns. In these articles he mentions thousands of people by name and writes a compelling history of Montpelier not so much through the eyes of the community leaders and high society types that often dominate such histories, but through anecdotes of those both great and small and in doing so he gives a good account that should be of interest to all of those who can trace their roots back to the smallest state capitol in the country.

This book is to give credit to those immigrants who contributed to the growth and economic development of Blackford County. Indiana when oil and gas were discovered here in the late 19th century. In the immigrants eyes this was the fulfillment of their dreams to come to a new hand and have the opportunity for a better life for themselves and their families. Truly, America was a Melting Pot and our small community proves that.