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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists the Carlisle Hews Edley W Rogers as editor and proprietor with post office details, subscription terms one dollar yearly in advance, display advertising rates per inch and contract lengths, and legal advertising terms. Telephone 45. Friday August 28 1908.
Martha Conser speaks of Carlisle pride in a familiar school building while recalling the old site’s memory. The piece mourns the vanished structures and lists familiar names from school days, cherishing lessons and the beloved Mister Citin.
Last week NEWS corrected a misstatement about Hugh Mc Kerrell inviting boys to his home for drinks. The affidavit referred to an old canning factory building, not Mc Kerrell’s residence.
The firm of Willis Bros and J W Willis purchased Wm B Shepherd's livery business. The Shepherd barn becomes the livery and passenger transfer operation while the Ridgway barn handles freight. Call phone number 10 for service and pricing.
The State of Indiana ex rel Henry Cushman vs Hugh McKerrell was dismissed due to missing witnesses and new charges filed. The case later moved from Squire Cowle to Squire O Haver in Jefferson township with trial set for September 1 at 9 am.
In the Squire Cowle court area a clash erupted between prosecution witness Henry Cushman and defendant Hugh McKerrell after Cushman filed charges. McKerrell bore a minor arm wound and posted $50 bond for September 2 while Cushman posted $20 with a different surety. Both men filed cross affidavits alleging assault and battery and the case is set for Wednesday at 3:00 pm.
Miss Ethel Booker and William Little wed Wednesday August 19 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Booker in Jefferson township near Pleasantville Rev J B Bair of Indian Prairie Baptist Church officiated. Little, a former Pleasantville teacher, will teach the coming school term in Goodland Indiana where the couple will reside.
Miss Aileen Brown of Oak Town arrived Tuesday for a short visit with the family of Bert Pifer.
The Carlisle White Sox traveled to Sullivan last Thursday and lost to a new local club 10 to 4. Carlisle scored twice in the first inning and three more in the following frame, while Sullivan erupted for 10 runs in the fifth. Pitcher Jackson started for Sullivan and sparked a big inning as Carlisle struggled to contain the rally.
Jasonville yielded to the Sox 3 to 1 in the third game of a five game set at Shelburn. Shepherd hurled a masterful effort while Glenn’s long throw halted a probable run. Jasonville conceded the champions title as Greene County club quit after dropping two of three. Batteries Shepherd Stewart and Buckley.
The Bland grocery meat market, run for three months by Lyman Whalen and Vernor Johnson, was sold Saturday to Cornelius Bland, owner of the store. Whalen and Johnson will continue to operate the market, supplying fresh meat to Bland.
James Brower, a farmer north of Preclandville and known to many in Carlisle, lost three fingers of his right hand and suffered a crushed thumb when his fingers were caught in a clover huller he operated for Mrs MecCarther. The accident occurred while the machine was in rain and Brower was oiling a part of it. He was taken home for medical care and is recovering as well as expected.
Miss Emma Unger and Mordecai I Cox were married last Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the bride's parents' home near Bethlehem Church three miles east of Carlisle. Rev. Daniel Ryan officiated with close relatives present. The bride is well known in Carlisle. the groom teaches in Vincennes public schools. The couple departed Monday for Vincennes to reside.
Miss Angelina and Anna Pouilen returned home in Terre Haute on Wednesday to visit their grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Wilson. Miss Parcuis Aiges was in Sullivan Saturday visiting her brother Steven Riggs who has been quite sick.
Miss Mabel Pauline Willis daughter of Mrs M E Willis wed Crecren A Sawyer son of Mr and Mrs C W Sawyer last evening at 281 Prospect Street Riverside. Rev Sh J Jackson officiated as Leota Gorizzie played Lohengrin Bridal Chorus. The couple will reside at 281 Prospect Street after a brief wedding trip and plan to return to Riverside.
Mrs Cora J Mason wife of Richard Mason of New Lebanon died at home Saturday June 24 at Puye Hl consumption cause of death She was 42 years 6 months 10 days old born March 12 1846 Funeral services were held at Rose Chapel Monday afternoon under Rebelah Lodge of New Lebanon with Rev Daniel Ryan pastor of the Carlisle M E church and burial followed at Webb Cemetery.
John Case traveled to Bicknell on Wednesday to stay several days with relatives, staying with family during the visit.
Joe Lacey of Sullivan transacted business here on Wednesday, indicating ongoing local activity and commerce in the town.
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