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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary notice shows a display advertisement about needy tracts and advertising rates. It mentions telephone contact and a December 26 date, with corrupted spelling but indicates classified style pricing and deadlines.
West of town farmers armed themselves and chased a strange dog showing mad dog symptoms. Dan Lanham shot and killed the animal after it showed frothing at the mouth. The dog likely came from the county’s north, but no other animals were known to be bitten.
Mrs H J Stepard returned home from a four week visit with her son Paul Shepard at Freeport Kentucky where she met her new grandson Horace Kenneth Shepard. Mother and child are reported to be doing well and Paul is slowly regaining his health.
All parties knowing themselves indebted to the under signed must call and settle at once. All accounts not paid by January 1 will be placed in the hands of my attorney for collection. George Al Ripeway.
Ad touts Nisinger and Ellis as the place for guaranteed low prices on furniture this Christmas season.
Complete line of luxury items including Ifull Brog umbrellas with detachable handles cut glass watches chains charms signet rings diamond rings with sets and claws bracelets China ware and other gifts suitable for Christmas or New Year. Two year guarantee. Call to view offerings.
A Friday night Cantata directed by Mrs. Harry T. Alumbaugh at Carlisle Opera House drew a large audience and $28.85 was raised for charitable uses in Carlisle. The program featured a 21 voice chorus, solos, duets, a recitation, and a cantata followed by Carlisle quartette songs and a regilation. The Carlisle Orchestra provided music and the event concluded with a waltz chorus. roses were presented to Mrs. Alumbaugh by the chorus in appreciation. A committee from local churches will distribute the proceeds to those in need.
New schedule effective Sunday December 20 at 1 00 a m adds two extra Sunday trains on the EK and T H line. No 9 arrives 8 16 am and No 1 8 58 pm on southbound, No 2 arrives 10 10 am and No 8 3 54 pm northbound, No 9 11 39 pm. Fast freight 57 and 58 improve times. freight Nos 5 and 6 run five minutes later.
RipGway OGLE Carlisle Mercantile Co Star Grocery Co Con Bland announce Christmas day closings starting 10 30 am and remaining closed for the remainder of the day.
Ed Hoover of Sullivan visited Wednesday. Mrs Annie Shreve and her daughter Clara spent Sunday in Lawrenceville Illinois with C P Smith and family.
Miss Lillian Kerkhof daughter of Mr and Mrs D B Kerkhof was surprised by friends at her Sullivan area home on Sunday for her 17th birthday. She and Gus Havercamp attended church, then returned to a pre arranged party with a big dinner and many useful presents including car nations. Attending guests included Thomas Davidson Jesse Knotts Carl Knotts Murry Coleman Claude Lisman Walter Pierson Chellis Whipps Hosea Dunbar Jacob Marquette James Behm Clara Marquette Besse Knotts Gertrude Coleman Faye Lisman Agnes Watson Ethel Pierson Pansy and Pearl Linkle.
Carlisle town board backs a fund drive for cemetery iron fences gates and entrance work. Donations listed include C J Akin five dollars Joe Akin five dollars Ed Akin two dollars Mrs J Alumbaugh five dollars and others totaling 40.25 with 199 balance to be used for spring painting.
Dr. J. E. McConnell suing Isaac Cox for 12 dollars. judgment for plaintiff Dee 22. Frank Wolfe awarded 21.15 for labor against Chas. Boyd. J. F. Arumbaugh & Co. sue Leroy Land for 20 on note. Arthur D. Cutler attorney. W. A. Taylor sues Deloss Latshaw for 55. case settled and dismissed Monday.
Mrs J W Whalen visited Sullivan last Monday to spend time with friends and enjoy social hospitality in the community setting.
Carlisle Indiana catcher Roy Roseberry signed with Terre Haute Central League for next year. Scouts praise his size and speed, predicting he will compete for a top spot after spring practice. Club officials aim to develop fast amateur and independent players as stepping stones to higher leagues.
Robin M. Baggerly of Jeffersonville applies for the State Factory Inspector job. The Jeffersonville News gives him strong endorsement and he is supported by several leading Southern Indiana Democrats per the Sullivan Times.
A market listing notes silverware and utensils including knives forks spoons and carving sets. It highlights teapots coffee percolators and copper nickel plated wares as ideal Christmas presents offered by Risinger and Ellis.
Reward offered for the return of a white and brown skin watch fob with a bulldog charm and a white pearl buckle. Approximate loss occurred about one month ago. Return to this office.
For Rent. House in Carlisle centrally located. ARTHUR D. CUTLER.
The Hoover Liniment Co with a $20000 capital is formed by the same stockholders as the old firm P L Hoover & Bros. It will manufacture Dr Coxs Barbed Wire Liniment opposite the E and T depot. Officers are PB L Hoover president Elmer G Hoover vice president Hester Hoover secretary Nolan C Hoover treasurer. Directors include the officers and Anna T Hoover. A Sullivan circuit court dissolution suit by Philip L Hoover and Nolan C Hoover was dismissed on motion of the plaintiffs.
Carl H. Douthitt undertook a business trip to Vincennes on Tuesday.
List of town and farm properties offered for sale at attractive prices. If you have property to sell or wish to buy, contact the advertiser for deals and arrangements. Potential buyers are urged to inquire for available parcels and terms.
H N Hicks sold the Hicks hotel furniture and business to G W McClure who lived seven miles west of town until moving to Carlisle Mayday and taking charge of the hotel. Hicks had owned the hotel about a year and a half and is a stockholder in Star Reduction Co preparing to erect buildings west of Sullivan to manage that company's business.
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