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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
Arthur D. Cutler column notices indicate Carlisle Indiana post office listings and advertising rates. Classified locals priced at five cents per line with a one dollar annual advance. Ads run until canceled and are mailed as second class matter.
William T. Mayfield died at his South Main Street residence Sunday afternoon after years of poor health from Bright’s disease. He was 46, son of the late ex-sheriff Harry Mayfield, and leaves a wife Ollie Ivash and two children. The funeral was led by Rev. D. Franzis from the residence yesterday afternoon.
A Terre Haute Express reader from Star City blasts local care for smallpox, alleging the medical board ignored Harry Fugate and his wife who have had the disease for 12 days. The letter claims 10 to 15 cases due to negligence and calls for prompt precaution.
John C Chaney selects delegates across county townships for the Republican congressional convention to be held July 10 at Linton. Haddon township sends Capt Jesse Haddon and A J Creager with Bailey McConnell and Thos L Jenkins as alternates.
Oaktown Tent No 22 observes memorial day next Sunday at 2 PM with services at the hall church and cemetery. The Carlisle band has been employed to furnish music for the occasion.
An advertisement claims Krause's Headache Capsule will cool and clear the head within half an hour. It urges taking one before retiring and notes the product is sold by W. J. Curtner.
Willie Purcell, son of John Purcell of Paxton area, fell from a barn loft Monday morning and broke both bones of his left forearm. Dr Ed Corbin attended and reports he is progressing nicely.
The Vandalia Line offers reduced fare excursion tickets for July 3 and 4 with return by July 7 1902. Fares apply from all stations to points 200 miles on its line and many points on connecting lines. For full particulars call the nearest Vandalia Line office.
The Weather Bureau reports cooler weeks in lake region and northern New England with light frosts, while east of the Rockies and parts of the Pacific coast show favorable conditions. Excessive rains slow farm work in northern Illinois and Indiana and southern Wisconsin and Michigan. Corn grows well in central valleys but needs cultivation in lower Missouri and Wisconsin. In the lower Ohio valley and Tennessee crops look promising though drought affects central and western gulf states. Spring wheat grows rapidly across the spring wheat region except low lands with too much moisture. Overall fruit outlook remains unfavorable, with best reports from the lake region and northern mid Atlantic and New England.
The piece notes how modern communications shrink distances with telegraph and cable links. It lauds The Chicago Record Herald for extensive foreign coverage via its own correspondents, the New York Herald service, and the Associated Press, highlighting unmatched nationwide capabilities.
In Pleasantville investors chased a coal land rumor after oil was reportedly seen at 169 feet. The hole drew interest, bottles filled with oil, and land values spiked to 200 per acre before word spread that the oil was a prank.
John C. Chaney of Sullivan Indiana the republican nominee for congress in the second district wraps up Porto Rican insular cases and is asked by Manila merchant J H Ankrom to sue the United States for 62 000 in tariff duties since the peace treaty Ratification. Chaney intended to return to Sullivan this week but will be delayed two weeks by the new case.
The assessors of the townships have finished their work and submitted returns to County Assessor Walters. Personal property assessments across towns and townships show an increase in wealth over last year.
The Windber Era reports unconfirmed claims that W. B. Akin recently retired as manager. Akin’s parents in Windber deny knowledge of any change and say he communicates weekly. Independent inquiries suggest the clipping rumor is erroneous.
Multiple cases listed include petitions to sell real estate for minors Ethel and Earl Magill. divorce actions Edward Barnett vs Lucy Barnett Lizzie Olgus vs John Olgus John Botes vs Mary A Botes. Perry Botts liquor appeal Hamilton township. Alma Wheeler vs Lida Hart partition. Mary E Bonham adm versus Wa B Bonham et al. Petition notices indicate varied family, property and liquor matters before the court.
For sale a 404 acre farm near Carlisle Indiana described as an excellent chance for a fine farm. Prospective buyers urged to contact Wm Waters Carlisle Ind for particulars. Local notes mention Fay and Glean Trout Goldie Pearl Wier Carlisle and social visit with Miss Anna Johnson and Ada Shepherd from Ca.
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