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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
2
The notice lists subscription price of $1.00 per year in advance and local advertising at 5 cents per line. It states all advertisements run until ordered out, and the text labels the item as an editor and proprietor notice.
The Carlisle News offers a yearly gift idea, proposing the home paper be sent fifty two times during the coming year. It highlights the joy for former residents, visitors, and distant friends who value town news and family updates as a weekly, letters-like companion.
The W W M S met at Mrs. C B Willis home Friday and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Jno W Cooper First Vice Mrs Tom Risinger Second Vice Mrs May Speake Lord Vice Mrs C B Willis Treasurer Mrs Dan B Johnson Recording and Corresponding Secretary Mrs Mark Lester Superintendent of Mite Boxes Mrs James Hixson The next meeting is set for December 27 in the Epworth League room of the church.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin feared death after a prolonged stomach ailment and jaundice. Doctors warned only one chance remained and she tried Elec Bitters which she says cured her. The remedy is sold by W. J. Cart.
A weekend religious meeting is planned at the Holiness Christian church with services Saturday and Sunday. Reverend C. C. Brown of the area will conduct the sessions.
The board granted George R B Trout a license Monday to retail liquors in Carlisle. The license is valid for a year from December 6.
In three years Rev. Hixson has admitted 61 new members raising current church membership to 200. There were 34 removals and 7 deaths on the circuit with 128 additions and 39 removals overall. He conducted 67 funerals, and his work is praised for thoroughness and zeal. He is beloved in the community.
The quarterly conference assembled Monday at ten o'clock with Rev. H. C. Clippinger of Vincennes presiding. Bethlehem Church was represented by Mrs. Jennie McConnell Manuel Deiss and Mrs. Martha L'sman. Paxton by A. L. Creager. Carlisle by three stewards and Simeon Yocum trustee. Salary fixed at 700 dollars plus parsonage, with apportionment increases to Bethlehem Carlisle and Paxton to cover Morris Chapel transfer.
The first Carlisle Methodist church, built about 1818 on lot 130, faced Lewis street and served as a schoolhouse early on. Notable figures include Rev. James Thompson, Rev. John Ritchie, Dr. Isaac Owen and Rev. Mr. Fisher. A 1873 rebuilding cost about 80,000, and the current remodeled church, with stained glass windows donated by Washington DePauw, was completed after 1871 with a new foundation begun in 1900 and services resumed in 1900.
Relatives gathered at Newton Howards home last Sunday for dinner. Carl Watson photographed a group portrait inside. Eight of ten living siblings attended with J J Howard Duncan Co Mo James Howard and Francis Howard among brothers. Sisters present included Mrs Sarah J Bowen Linton Ind Mrs Mary A Douthitt and Mrs Ike Yates of Jefferson township. Absent were Mrs Tom Robbins of Knox county and Strother Howard who is ill. Cousin I J Howard from New Lebanon also joined. Everyone enjoyed the gathering.
Charles Willis of Paxton townships two miles east was kicked in the stomach by a horse Wednesday November 28 while showing the animal to buyer Will Gray. He has been in critical condition with Dr. W. A. Lisman and Dr. Moore of Vincennes in charge. Authorities report chances for recovery favorable. Heiss, son of Rev. T Willis, of Nin-
W R Smith of Latham credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with ending his pile troubles after trying many remedies. He calls it the best salve in the world and the only true pile cure on earth. Sold 25 cents per box and guaranteed by W J Certner, druggist.
Two room store building formerly occupied by L N Willis and George G Arnold. Local records show transfer or tenancy notes affecting the property.
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