31 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
1
Invoices and correspondence can be mailed securely with the new Munn Wired Envelopes. Each envelope contains a small wire that cuts open when pulled from either end, ensuring privacy and tamper resistance. The envelopes are described as three X quality, white, and standard size 63 inches, with space for a name, business, and address.
Citizens in Sullivan county test candidates with a paddle ritual in Fairbanks township as Bridwell Pigg and Lindley are noted contenders for prosecutor and treasurer. Voters wield paddies to simulate endurance, while A V Munich sits by as observers. The piece jokes that mail proxy campaigning could follow and a new ethics code may replace old methods.
The 1890 will of Jas J Snyder sets life estates to his widow and directs remaining property to Providence Pax ton Sullivan and Carl isle churches with profits to support ministers and church upkeep. Real estate to be jointly managed. if a church defunct its share reverts to observing churches. Legal challenges by distant relatives and a separate Johnson will case in Knox court ending with a verdict for plaintiffs after thirteen minutes deliberation.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item with unclear event or names. The legible bits mention Safe Bones and a wide band, but missing context prevents a solid summary or identification of people, places, or organizations.
An orchestra has formed in the area with members meeting at Geo Ragsdale's to finalize practice plans. Leading roles include Lon Wilson on first cornet Floyd Ragsdale on second cornet Sam Miller on trombone George Ragsdale on first violin and A C Davis on second violin. The group aims for six pieces and notes many members are seasoned players.
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