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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
The notice lists display and legal advertising rates including one dollar per year in advance and per inch charges for display ads. It notes contracts for three months or per inch rates, with local rates and per line straight charges, and states all ads run until ordered out.
In Carlisle residents fear ongoing street light outages amid delays and sparking rumors as officials reiterate complaints about funding and maintenance.
A Monday test confirmed the chemical apparatus in the brick building next to Schroeder and Goedeke blacksmith shop is in working order after Saturday night fire. The note urges using the gear if another blaze occurs.
A R Qrr led the effort to install Carliste's first street lighting system through persistent work. He started the project and kept at it, earning a front rank role in the transition from oil to electric arc lights.
Carlisle citizens are urged to prepare for a town beautification ahead of the home coming and July celebrations. Residents are asked to clean up premises trim trees and cut weeds to improve appearance for visiting former residents. A general cleanup day may be scheduled at the meeting in the opera house next Tuesday night.
Local column notes a puzzle or game setup by Uncle Zick on page 3 in the northwest corner. It invites reader participation and hints at a recurring weekly feature. The piece emphasizes community engagement and a light, playful tone.
The stallion and jack will stand the ensuing season at the barn two and one half miles northwest of Carlisle on the Carlisle and Merom road. A season fee of eight dollars will insure a colt to stand and suck. Care will be taken but the owner is not responsible for accidents.
Town board held no action due to finances but citizens raised funds to buy 30 coal oil lamps. The lights will be installed at principal intersections within two weeks and will be ready for the July homecoming and Fourth of July celebrations.
Rev Thomas H Kuhn of Richmond delivered a constructive address at the Hadd on township schools commencement in Providence church last Monday night. He urged consolidation of district schools and the establishment of manual training in each school. County Sept Richard Park spoke and presented diplomas to thirteen graduates as Carlisle Orchestra provided music.
R. T. Willis spent Friday in Sullivan on business matters.
In Sullivan County a large touring car owned by Ned Crowder veered to avoid an open unfinished bridge near the Carlisle Pleasantville road. The crash wrecked the car, but only minor injuries were reported for Crowder and family members, with several bystanders escaping harm.
At a Bloomfield gathering of Sullivan and Greene counties delegates, the deadlock over a prosecuting attorney candidate ended when a Sullivan delegate voted for James W. Hudson of Bloomfield. After secret ballots and 13 ballots cast, Bays slipped to 16 votes while Hudson rose to 18, giving Hudson the nomination.
Members of the colored Baptist church west of town schedule a baptism at Busseron Creek Sunday morning at 10 30 o clock. A Children’s Day program will follow in the church in the afternoon.
The Carlisle White Sox defeated the Linton Cubs 10 to 0 on Sunday. After a 1 0 lead through eight innings, Hixenbaugh drove in two runs in the eighth with two on base, then four more runs scored in the ninth to seal the win.
The Sox host Princeton next Sunday with a close game anticipated. Carlisle defense will rely on Shepherd and Roseberry while Princeton features Marion and Baker in the scoring lineup. Game called for 3 o clock.
Prof. K. M. Snapp, former Carlisle public schools principal, accepted the Bristol Indiana public schools superintendent post at 110 dollars monthly. The move represents a yearly salary increase of 362 dollars. Bristol schools, similar in size to Carlisle, operate with eight township wagons.
Carlisle customers will be served twice daily by two drivers, morning and evening. No credit will be extended. Tickets must be procured from the driver or at the creamery. Jim McConnell.
The Carlisle M E church will hold Sunday services at 10 30 a m Paxton at 2 30 p m and Bethlehem at 6 00 p m led by Pastor Rev Daniel Byrn All are invited to attend.
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