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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists Carlisle Hens as entered at the Carlisle post office as second class mailmatter with terms of 1.09 dollars per year in advance. Display advertising rents are per inch with contracts for three months or longer. Legal advertising at level rates and all ads run until ordered out. Friday July 17, 008.
The News acknowledges an oversight in last issue for omitting the G A R participation in the July 4 parade. About fifteen veterans under Captain Bailey McConneil joined in June with Daniel Hines as color bearer. A quartet led by W J Williams Will Evans Richard and Chas Eddleman entertained the crowd, being recalled at each concert.
The Willis family and J. W. Willis have bought Wm. Shepherd's livery business combining operations. Shepherd's barn becomes the livery and passenger transfer site while Ridgway barn will handle freight. Public notice invites patrons to use the services and contact via phone number 10.
A letter from parade judges of Sullivan Indiana dated July 14 1908 corrects an error in last week’s News declaring the prize of 25 for best decorated float in Carlisle Indiana’s Fourth of July parade awarded to the Float of All Nations. The judges say they unanimously favored the Thursday Club float and never awarded any other. Helen McCamey
In Seeleyville and Clay City, residents scrutinize a Saxon boy adopted by J W Ralston of Clay City. Despite parents L S Byers and Mrs Anna Yocum declaring he is not their son, many locals insist the boy resembles the long missing Richmond Byers. The Saxon child was brought to Seeleyville for possible recall, as Mrs Byers and the father review features with hopeful skepticism.
Orville Richardson, 15, drowned Sunday July 12 in the Tippecanoe River near Monticello Indiana while swimming with other boys. His companion nearly drowned and was revived by a physician. Orville’s body remained in the water over an hour. He was the son of Frank Richardson and had recently returned from New Mexico living with his aunt near Monticello. The funeral was held at Carlisle, with burial in the I O O F cemetery alongside his mother and sister.
Thomas J. Deeble of Carlisle was admitted to the Sullivan county bar today on motion of Will H. Hays. He will practice at Carlisle.
For years Farmersburg faced a $2,000 deficit while eight saloons paid the town $1,200 annually in licenses. Now the town is $200 in the black with no saloons operating for two years, a shift temperance supporters credit and saloon opponents dispute, citing prudent financial management.
Mrs. Bessie Davidson with attorney Arthur D. Cutler files for divorce from Charles R. Davidson in Sullivan circuit court. Hearing set for October term first day Monday October 12.
The Carlile White Sox defeated Oblong, IL 6 to 2 Sunday in Oblong. Shepherd pitched a shutout until late, Nichols misplayed a ball allowing two runs, Zinn of Lebanon Boone County Indiana started for Oblong, and three runs came in the first inning. Steward homered and drove in two singles as Carlisle improved to 1-0.
The White Sox travel to meet Seeleyville on the local diamond next Sunday. The Sox won the first meeting of the season in a close game, seeking another win against the same foe.
The Jasonville Grays routed Bicknell 8 to 0 at Bicknell last Sunday. Bicknell disbanded this week after a season of defeats. Jasonville pitcher Wampler was staggered by a four two-baggers and multiple singles from Jasonville batters.
The Sullivan County Soldiers association met in this city and arranged a county reunion at Coffman's Park in Sullivan on August 6 and 7. Prominent speakers will attend. Officers elected include Captain John W. Canary as president and W. C. Wolfenberger as vice president.
A pleasant outing at Grays Pond drew a group led by Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Gilter of New York along with A. R. Pifer and spouse Arlow of Carlisle Frank Summers and spouse Elmore Bland of Oaktown Earl Oliphant and spouse Mrs. W. S. Racey and others from Vincennes. The day featured fishing ice cream and lemonade with everyone enjoying a royal good time.
The semi annual funds distribution by Aucior Russell allocates Carlisle tuition tax 2951.52 dollars special school tax 1843.63, congressional township tax 9.34, distribution fund 477.78, corporation fund 1439.70. Total 6762.97.
Jim McConnell announces two daily deliveries to Carlisle customers to morning and evening routes requiring two drivers. No credit will be extended. Tickets must be procured from the driver or at the creamery.
It has moved to the Dr J B McConnell office one square south of the old office. De F L RossBIns.
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