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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
1
The article reports neighboring towns Sullivan Sherburn and Farmersburg trialing crude oil on dusty streets as a dust control method. After initial success on West Washington Street in Sullivan, more streets were oiled, reducing dust and costing about $1.50 per oiling per lot.
Hymera defeated the Carlisle White Sox 5 to 4 in 12 innings on a windy Thursday. Shepherd sparked Hymera with four singles and a three bagger, while Williams held the Sox to limited hits until late. Floyd Shepherd belted a homer for Carlisle, but the home team tied the score in the seventh and won in extras.
A stray dog was found at the bottom of the 80 foot public well in front of the O Q F building. Workers lowered a bucket, freed the animal from the chain, and pulled it to safety. The dog was uninjured but wary of strangers afterward.
Guthrie Oklahoma dispatch dated August 29 reports that the State Corporation Commission attorney argues a railroad depot telephone is essential for depot facilities. The ruling in Skedee vs Atchison Topeka Santa Fe orders the railway to restore the phone removed weeks ago.
Mrs. E Li Horstman of Chattanooga Tenn been visiting her sisters Mrs Joe Hume and Mrs R L Trimple and other relatives in this vicinity. She went to Vincennes Saturday for a few days visit before returning home. Mrs Chas Lisman and son Fred went to Indianapolis Saturday to visit Todd Buckley and family.
The Sox played St Francisville Saturday in the second of three games. A home run decided the victory after French collided with a horse while chasing the ball and was briefly knocked out. Carlisle praises St Francisville hospitality as Labor Day clash looms at 3:00 p.m. with Oaktown Tigers noted.
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