Allens tragedy ties to Carthage ferryman Frank Brooks
Frank Brooks a Carthage resident and former New River ferryman reveals ties between Hillsville Va outbreak figures the Allens and local families. He recalls Sidna and Jack Allen staying with him at the Jacksons Ferry yard and notes a history of revenge and gun use among mountain residents. Brooks links the 1912 Hillsville killings to lingering family bonds and possible spite motives while recounting the town’s chase and trials.
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Carthage
Jack
Sidna
Floyd Allen
Foster
Hillsville
Frank Brooks
U. S. Board & Paper Co
Indiana
Jackson’s Ferry
New River
Max Meadows
Mt. Airy
Carroll County
Allens
Mr Brooks
Brooks
Jack Allen
Sidna Allen
Klondike
North Carolina Pike
Thornton Massie
Allen
Massie
William Foster
Judge Williams
Commonwealth
Gen. Webb
Jim Mitchell
Mitchells
Webb
Otto Griffin
Disciples of Christ and East Street Church Histories
The article traces the Disciples movement and two churches in Center Township. It notes the Little Blue River Church of Christ founded by the Leisure family, recent repairs by J. F. Tweedy, and a storm damage history. It also covers the East Street Christian Church organized in 1894, its 1895 dedication, property value, and active women's groups.
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Leisure
Little Blue River
East Street
Young minister leads progressive church move over music clause
A church dispute over a deed condition banning musical instruments prompted a split. The more progressive faction bought a new lot and plans a music friendly church. The pastor, a Bethany College graduate of 1910, currently resides with wife and child on North Walnut Street as the congregation seeks a parsonage.
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Torate
Bethany College
Pittsburgh
North Walnut Street
London visit notes on British Parliament and the Distinguished Visitors Gallery
M. F. Lovett receives a letter from Dr. F. W. Creger a Democratic Joint Senator from Rush Hancock and Fayette counties dated March 27 from London England. Creger describes attending the early morning passage of the Minimum Wage Bill in the House of Commons noting Prime Minister and a speech by George as historic and expresses admiration for the British people and travel experience.
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M. F. Lovett
F. W. Creger
Rush
Hancock
Fayette Counties
London
England
House of Commons
Notice to Rural Route Patrons Renew Subscriptions
Rural route patrons are asked to renew The Indianapolis Star subscriptions through Mer ril D. Coffin at the Post Office or Ed Bitner. The notice also advertises for sale bright, nice mixed hay offered by Walker & Reames.
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The
Indianapolis Star
Merril D. Coffin
Ed Bitner
Walker & Reames
Suits and Shoes Offered in Various Styles
Newsom's advertises high tops and white buckskin shoes in multiple finishes and sizes. Prices range from $1.00 to $4.00 per pair with options for children's and misses sizes. Other colors include tan gun metal suede and patent leather.
Shoes and Work Footwear Sale Listing
Local retailer offers men's deer skin and elkskin work shoes priced at $2.00 $2.50 and $3.00. Vie kid cushion sole shoes previously $5.00 now reduced to $4.00. Stock includes Oxfords and Pumps for men.
Rug store offers rugs and clothes in wide sale
The advertisement highlights rugs from axminsters to burlap matting and linoleum in various sizes, with carpet paper and new color rolls. It also promotes men’s trousers and shirts, silk socks, Perfection work shirts, boys knickerbocker pants, and a new clothing shipment with prices from 50c to $6.95.
S. L. Newsom New Line of Ladies Apparel Display
Newsom showcases a fresh assortment of ladies waists skirts kimonos and housedresses inviting shoppers to view the new line. The display emphasizes variety and fashion in the current season.
Sample Copies Sent Out and Subscription Rates
Announcement of mailing sample Citizens to households and inviting attention to clubbing rates for multiple farm papers. Delinquent subscribers marked with a cross. Lists annual and multi year prices for The Farmers Guide Indiana Farmer The Ohio Farmer The Farm and Fireside Indianapolis News redi.
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Citizen
Farmers Guide
Indiana Farmer
Ohio Farmer
Indianapolis News
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Sherwin & Williams
J. O. Nelson
Purina
Purina Poultry Feeds
Naha
Nia
Yankiner Bros.’ Department Store
R. H. Hill
Carthage, Ind
Allen Gang
W. R. Zion
Miss Ruby
Knightstown
J. L. Hubbard
Disciples OF Christ
East Street Christian Church
Disciples
Church of
Rist
Market Street
First
Christchurch
Bunt
Arlington
Leisire
Newsom’s
Perkins
Indianapolis
Gard
John Leisure
Eldert Hall
Irvington
Willoughby
J. C. Hall
Omer Hufford
M. V. Foster
Carl R. Berry
W. J. Evans
Ira P. Harbaugh
Rev. Harbaugh
Parliament
George
Newsom
Monarch
Arrow
Knickerbocker Suits
S. L. Newsom
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