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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
2
The Carlisle Hews Edley W Revers editor and proprietor lists postal terms and display ad rates. Subscription price is 1.09 dollars yearly in advance. Advertising rates apply for three months or longer with per line charges.
The town announces a three day celebration at Carlisle with a full amusements program. The complete schedule is detailed on the fourth page and promises continuous activities across the holiday weekend.
The Ladies Aid of Paxton M E Church will host an ice cream supper on the church lawn this Saturday June 27 all are invited to attend.
Miss Ruth Gifford from Norman Oklahoma visited Sunday night with her grandparents Mr and Mrs W J Cowie and other relatives. She is daughter of Prof John S Gifford once a Carlisle public school teacher now an instructor at Oklahoma State University Norman.
Readable item lists three photo card pricing options on short notice. Photos on Post Cards 2 for 75c, small size 6 for 50c, half size 75c per dozen full size.
Cabinet work offered in multiple sizes and grades with pricing. Small 4x6 views at $2.00 per dot, large 64x84 inch prints at $1 each or 6 for $2, super quality at $1.50 each or 6 for $38 and $5 per dozen.
Fast photo sessions advise patrons to call ahead for a nice portrait while the subject wears red, white, and blue. Early calls help avoid busy periods and ensure availability.
Sullivan County judge continues crackdown on illegal liquor operations. In recent cases Ed Sholders and Patrick Lyman were fined and jailed for selling liquor and operating thirst parlors without permits. Arie Decker received 60 days and $60 fine, with beer seized and destroyed. Eight offenders remain jailed as docket actions threaten overflow.
The Carlisle board previously passed an ordinance in 1906 prohibiting fireworks in the public school yard during July 4th. The celebration committee also asks that no fireworks be used on Carlisle streets and especially during the big parade.
Banks Drummond of Sullivan pleaded guilty to wife desertion in Sullivan circuit court. The judge fined him $10 and ordered 60 days in jail for reconsideration of his wrongdoing.
Notice from Jim McConnell states Carlisle customers receive deliveries morning and evening requiring two drivers. No credit will be extended. Tickets must be procured from the driver or at the creamery.
The Carlisle White Sox fell 3 to 2 to the Linton Nationals at Linton last Sunday. Poor base running ruined scoring chances though the Sox fielded well and hit freely. Next Sunday Carlisle hosts Hymera Browns. July 2 and 3 Bicknell comes to town. July 4 and 5 Linton Nationals visit for two games.
Edward P. French a farmer of Gill township filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the federal court at Indianapolis seeking adjudication as a bankrupt with liabilities of 2425 dollars and 41 cents and assets valued at 748 dollars.
Two plain gold band rings were lost Wednesday between the farms of J. D. Howard and Mrs. Jim Collins on Bethlehem road. One ring is inscribed M. S. W. the other E. to M. Finder to News office for reward.
Services at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 11 oclock and in the evening at 7.80 oclock. All are cordially invited to attend these services. W. A. Hunt editor of the Oaktown Record was in Carlisle Friday and paid this office a business call. Sedgwick Akin is at Sullivan visiting his uncle Joe T. Akin and family.
Lee Jenkins and Claude A Hills rode to Merom in a comfortable auto enjoying a smooth trip. On the return the electrical part failed near Tuell schoolhouse, and a rope halter lashing to Dr Fr L Robbins and Geo B Douthitt helped tow the car to Carlisle arriving at 10:00 p m. Local social notices follow with names and visits.
Leland Ridgway owns a Shetland pony arrived last Friday. Carl H Douthitt and wife visited Vincgunes Monday to see the John Robinson circus. Dr R H Fox and Dr L C McDowell of Freelandville came Wednesday to see Dr J H McConnell. Mrs Ed Akin Jr. was in Salev livan Wednesday after noon.
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