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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
2
Notice from a Carlisle Indiana post office dated July 3 1908 mentions second class mail matter annual rate 1.00, display ads 10 cents per inch, three month contracts 6%C per inch, locals per line, legal ads at legal rates. Ads run until ordered out. Telephone 45.
The city council empowers school building janitors to enforce discipline on campus to curb drinking and disorderly conduct. The campus is described as a popular spot for courting couples, with leniency for lovers and arrests for any rowdy youths. Carlisle today notes the town’s clean appearance and community efforts. Streets and premises have been cleaned up ahead of a local celebration.
The log celebration program amends speaking times for John C. Chaney and Hamet D. Hinkle. Chaney now speaks at 8 p.m. on July 4, while Hinkle speaks this afternoon at two o'clock. Chaney was unavailable for the original slot, prompting the change.
Theodore Leveron aged 68 a Civil War veteran and respected Bruceville resident died at his home Tuesday morning after kidney trouble He leaves a wife three sons Dennis Medford J B and a daughter Mrs J P Harper Funeral services will be at the M E church Bruceville at 2 pm with Rev Dorse officiating and interment in Bruceville Cemetery Vincennes Sun July 1
Emma A Schwint wife of David Schwint formerly of Carlisle died Wednesday June 24 at 8 PM from heart failure. Survived by husband three daughters Grace Minnie Lena and Clara and an infant son. Remains were brought to Merom Station for burial at Island cemetery Gill township with Ri singer Ellis undertaking firm.
Terre Haute police capture a man tied to the Carlisle post office robbery with Jockey Graham. Graham says an accomplice helped steal 50 dollars in stamps and money. Police arrest John Henderson after Graham’s identification, while Graham remains jailed in Indianapolis with a foot wound.
After a month spent auditing township assessors in Sullivan county the county board of review adjourned. 75 000 in taxation changes were reviewed. The board began Wednesday on the session report and plans to revise the auditor's duplicates with final results due toward the end of July.
June 1908 records show zero deaths in Carlisle and surrounding county per health officer Dr Whalen. He notes it is the first June with no deaths since he became secretary of the board of health. Births totaled two, with 1903–1908 averaging 52 deaths and 70 births annually, an excess of 18 births per year.
The region’s first harvest was sold Friday to local grain dealers. Lon White sold a large quantity to Jim McConnell at 68 pounds per bushel for 76 cents. Jake O’Haver and M A Charley sold bushels to Carlisle Mill & Elevator Co at 62 pounds per bushel for 75 cents.
Charles Reid an English ditch man with a large Haddon township contract was arrested on the road between Haddon and New Lebanon for stealing a tent from Lon Haynes. Marshals Willis and Norton made the arrest after Haynes reported the theft. Reid claimed joint ownership of the tent with Haynes. He gave bond to appear July 6.
Judge Cobb overruled the motion for a new trial in the Clara B. Wilson versus Philip B. Mattern case. Mattern was sentenced to from one to five years in the state penitentiary, and will serve the term in prison.
West of town farmer T C Woodward reports a bumper raspberry crop from 1.5 acres, selling 256 gallons to Sullivan Fruit Co. at 50 cents a gallon. Harvested from one year old bushes, the effort highlights his focus on truck farming and small fruits with solid earnings.
Notice states Carlisle customers receive morning and evening deliveries requiring two drivers. No credit is extended. Customers must procure tickets from the driver or at the creamery. Signed Jim McConnell.
A listing offers various teaming services at reasonable prices from a first class outfit. Potential customers are invited to contact via phone number 8 47 2 for arrangements and quotes.
Miss Agnes Ashley from Oak town arrives Wednesday to stay several days with Miss Opal Cartwright and friends. Mrs. George Harper and daughter Doris of Linton come to attend a celebration and visit Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wilson. Mr. Harper to visit tomorrow. New line of cakes and bakers at Bland's. Mrs. Ernest Eslinger and children of Terre Haute visit mother Mrs. Mary Rooksberry. George Mitchell wife and son Teddy from Jasonville stay Monday to Wednesday to visit Mrs. Mitchell's brother J. HA. Gilliland and family.
John Brocksmith returned home from Stafford Kansas Monday night after several months in Oklahoma and Kansas and plans to visit relatives in Carlisle and area. Call 118 for fresh meats and groceries with home delivery to all parts of town. Bland. Ed Willis did business in Sullivan Monday.
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