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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
3
Indiana women attend the state fair in force with strong shows in fine arts and table luxuries. Needlework and china displays lead the way in Horticultural Hall as thousands visit for exhibitions, parades, and band concerts. Prize money totals over 1900 dollars with entries closing August 17 before the September 2 start.
Theresa Bundy reports from Prineville Oregon that Crook County High School will add a two year extension to its agriculture manual training and domestic science program. The shift aims to increase practical study through more laboratory and field work and to reinforce the value of labor in farming and production.
Rumors place Sidna Allen on the run in Rush or Henry counties days after the Hillsville court house shooting. A New Castle farmer, Jesse Atwood, sighted a man matching Allen and let him sleep in a buggy shed before dawn. Detectives from Baldwin agency were seen at Henry County Fair pursuing leads.
Sunday reunion at Rushville Fair Grounds for Hilligoss family. Addison gathering on September 5 in Craft's Grove east of Charlottesville. Miss Adah Addison serves as secretary for ex North Carolinians event September 3 at Macter Park near Marion. Gurney Foust, formerly Carthage, closing out sale this week on Clarence Beard’s farm near New Castle. Beard sold 430 acres for a Danville business block and Foust plans to move to Danville to manage property and open a livery and feed stable.
J B Schrichte Sons in Rushville Indiana offers a large stock of finished Montella and Millstone granite monuments with legible lettering. Prices are described as reasonable and customers are invited to view the monuments and be convinced.
Famous cornet soloist Mr Dolan will headline the Patrick Conway band with a long roster of soloists for afternoon and evening concerts at the Indiana State Fair. They will perform in New York based ensemble during the fair schedule.
One sack of Universal Portland Cement in concrete work is advertised to satisfy customers. The message notes many brands exist but promotes Universal for guaranteed high quality used in nationwide concrete projects and invites buyers to discuss building needs.
A four year agricultural course is being adopted in several state high schools. The plan aims to modernize curriculum and provide broader training in farming methods and agricultural science for students pursuing related careers.
Editorial honors William Gustavous Fischer of Philadelphia who died recently. A writer of more than 200 sacred songs, his hymns such as I Love to Tell the Story and A Little Talk With Jesus touched countless lives. The tribute notes his lasting spiritual influence and urges continued, unobtrusive good works. The page also includes local notices and ads from Henley’s Grocery and area residents.
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