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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

2

Rates for Notices and Advertisements Listed

Local business notices per line ten cents per line when set in blackface type. Card of thanks twenty five cents. Obituaries priced by word counts fifty cents for fifty words, seventy five cents for one hundred words, one dollar for one hundred fifty words. Extra copies of the Citizen five cents each. Church and society entertainments with admission charged priced per word. No charge where entertainments are free. Display ads rates available on application.

Timetable Notice for South Bound and North Bound Trains

A fragmented timetable lists South Bound No 1 Mail and Express No 33 and North Bound No 34 Mail and Express with 11 27 am and 6 03 pm times. Mentions No 2 and No 6 and No 1 and No 2 daily. Includes a biblical quote Numbers 24 14.

Bryan vows to consider Senate bid if voters demand

Just before leaving on a tour connected to a personal investigation of the Panama Canal project, William J. Bryan stated that he would not refuse a nomination if there was public demand for him to run for the Senate.

Panama Canal William J. Bryan

Taft receives 50 pound Thanksgiving mince pie

A Thanksgiving mince pie weighing 50 pounds was presented to President Taft. The donor is implied to have tracked the President's dietary feats during a long tour, suggesting a smaller pie would fall short of his appetite and dreams.

Taft

Wright Company Formed to Build Aeroplanes at Dayton

The Wright Company with $1,000,000 capital is established under New York laws to build and sell aeroplanes. Wilbur and Orville Wright head the corporation, with several wealthy New Yorkers among its officers. An aeroplane factory will be erected in Dayton O. Orders begun now are expected to be filled in about six months, at roughly seven thousand five hundred dollars per machine.

Dayton, O Wright Company New York State Wilbur Orville Wright

Connersville Merchants Plan Advertising Reform

Connersville merchants move to form an association to curb showy sign boards in landscapes and rural fences. They argue spending on barn and roadside ads wastes money, noting public sentiment against marring scenery and plans to shift to newspaper space and improved window displays for better value.

Connersville Morever Tares

Indiana Public Improvement Association Forms for Bondholder Clarity

The Indiana Public Improvement Association, formed by seventy five road contractors, results from the supreme court ruling voiding the three mile gravel road law. It aims to clarify rights of bondholders and contractors under the decision and seeks to urge a special legislative session for action.

The Indiana Public Improvement Association Supreme Court of the State

Road law motion tied to gravel road bonds concerns

A motion linked to a road law was referred to the committee on legislation. Supporters noted about $2,000,000 in gravel road work was not paid for or only partly completed, stressing the impact on bondholders, contractors, and the public under current conditions.

Committee On

Deafness Cure Promoted by Constitutional Remedies

A Toledo firm advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming deafness from Eustachian tube inflammation can be cured by constitutional remedies. They offer one hundred dollars for any case caused by catarrh that cannot be cured, inviting readers to send for free circulars and buy accompanying pills for constipation.

Hall J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

New Books at Public Library Catalog Include Several Authors

Public library lists new acquisitions featuring Atherton Blake Heart s Haven Fothergill Howells Kelly Little Citizens Lane Katrine Little Snow Merwin Webster Comrade John Montgomery Anne of Avonlea Ward s Works White Stewart Edward Silent Places Wright Calling of Dan Matthews and a note on Ward s Works. Also an advertisement touts Dr Shoop s Restorative promising to address weak internal nerves to restore stomach heart and kidneys with claims of quick improvement. Sold by J S Shaw Druggist.

Atherton Blake Heart’s Haven Destiny Fothergill Gale Garland Howells Kelly Ward Artemos Ward White, Stewart Edward White W. A Wright—Calling Dan Matthews

Morristown Thanksgiving guests attend basketball games

Morristown hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs William Bundy Mrs Byron D Ball and daughter Arthur and Theresa Bundy of Carthage and Mr and Mrs W P Binford of Westland. Theresa Bundy watched Morristown beat Carthage High School and Danville. Foley's Orino Laxative advertises mild action and appeal for women and children.

William Bundy Byron D. Ball Arthur Theresa Bundy Carthage W. P. Binford Westland Will Backous Morristown Theresa Danville

Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy Promoted by Drug Gentry

Coughs that are tight or tickling get quick help from Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy. The ad touts tender harmless mountain leaves as curative, soothing bronchial membranes. Mothers are urged to demand this remedy and it is sold by J S Shaw.

Death of Miss Lizzie Kirkwood in Greenfield

Miss Nancy Elizabeth Kirkwood formerly of Carthage died Wednesday after a long illness at relative Mrs Offutt’s Greenfield home. Funeral services were held Friday morning at the Offutt residence with local attendees including Mrs Eunice S. Phelps Mrs Mary J. Henley Mrs Henry McIlvaine Mr and Mrs A C Jones and Mr and Mrs John Benson.

Nancy Elizabeth Kirkwood Carthage Greenfield Offutt Eunice S. Phelps Mary J. Henley Henry McIlvaine A. C. Jones John Benson

Foley's Kidney Remedy Advertises Hexamethylenetetramine

The ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy featuring Hexamethylenetetramine a German chemical listed as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine It advises taking the remedy at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious illness.

A Family Dinner Party With Many Addison Relations

Mr and Mrs T. J. Addison hosted a family gathering Sunday at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs D. H. Gates and Orlando Addison and family from near Greenfield. Royal Lee and his wife with two children from Brandon. Chas. Addison and family from Riverside. Mrs Wilma Morris of Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Wm. Dubalt of Tipton. and Mrs Emeline Drysdale.

T. J. Addison D. H. Gates Orlando Addison Near Greenfield Royal Lee Brandon Chas. Addison Riverside Wilma Morris Indianapolis Wm. Dubalt Tipton Emeline Drysdale

Health Coffee Substitute Dr Shoop Lets Grocers Sell

Coffee substitute marketed as Dr Shoop s Health Coffee claims to mimic real coffee without any actual beans. It blends toasted grains malt and nuts to deliver a satisfying flavor and can be prepared in a minute rather than long boiling times. Sold by all grocers.

Germany Darmstadt

German American Thanksgiving Dinner Highlights

Mrs Frederica S. Hill hosted a six course turkey Thanksgiving dinner blending German and American customs. Guests included Rosa and Lillie Weingart Lewis Weingart Mrs Mary J. Small Mrs Ann H. Hunt and Miss Florence B. Hunt. Coffee and cakes were served in the afternoon as violet boutonniers adorned the guests.

Frederica S. Hill Rosa Lillie Weingart Lewis Weingart Mary J. Small Ann H. Hunt Florence B. Hunt

A Policeman's Testimony on Foley's Honey and Tar

Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Paterson recounts suffering a bad winter lung cold. After trying multiple medicines and two doctors with no relief a friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and two thirds of a bottle cured him. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world and notes it is sold by all druggists.

J. N. Paterson Nashua Iowa Foley

Experience Social Raises 6.37 for Epworth League

An experience social hosted Friday night at Fletcher M. E. Church League room raised 6.37 for the Epworth League treasury. Workers had agreed to earn 50 cents each in an unusual way. Refreshments of sandwiches pickles pumpkin pie and milk were served. Guests were entertained with charades.

Epworth League Fletcher M. E. Church

Town of famed Pied Piper in Hanover province charms travelers

A Browning era inspired guide extols Hameln in Hanover as an ideal German holiday town. Its medieval streets, canal bells, and preserved old gables lure visitors with affordable prices and a unique atmosphere linked to the Pied Piper legend. The piece highlights the town’s charming soul and persistent legendary aura.

Germany Browning T. P’s Weekly Weser Hanover Indre-et-Loire France Bruges Hameln Hamlin

Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablets Advise Four Benefits

Drugstore touts Preventics as a cold remedy with four advantages. No quinine or harsh ingredients, near instant relief, candy like taste, and a large 48 tablet box at 25 cents. Also suitable for feverish children. Sold by J. S. Shaw, Druggist.

J. S. Shaw Druggiet

Winona Friends Hold Reunion Dinner Endures Bonds

Mrs Margaret Morton hosted a Friday night dinner for guests from Monroeville and Rushville, including Misses Elsie and Jennie Jones and Miss Edith Caldwell. Miss Nelle McCorkle attended, with Caldwell also visiting Miss Ethel Publow. Morton and her young son plus the Jones sisters traveled to Rushville on Sunday.

Margaret Morton Elsie Jennie Jones Monroeville Edith Caldwell Rushville Nelle McCorkle Winona Miss Caldwell Ethel Publow Morton Little Son Misses Jones

Pepper promoted to traveling freight agent post

J H Pepper, formerly in the Big Four office here, has advanced to traveling freight agent for the division north of Marion. The promotion takes effect Jan 1 and the Pep ply will relocate to Marion with Mrs Pepper. Pepper was popular here and his removal from the county is noted but respected as a recognition of ability.

J. H. Pepper Big Four Rushville Marion Pepper Peppery

Big Turkey Dinner Honors Violet Addison Home

A large Thanksgiving dinner was hosted at the home of Mrs Violet Addison. Attendees included Mrs Lucinda Downey, John Downey and family, Ollie Brown and wife from Arlington, Miss Dahlia Addison of Indianapolis, Cliff Addison and family from Greenfield, Al Jessup and family of Mooresville, Isaac Bitner and Mrs Margaret Bitner, along with the Misses Grace and Mary Stevens.

Violet Addison Lucinda Downey John Downey Ollie Brown Arlington Dahlia Addison Indianapolis Cliff Addison Greenfield al. Jessup Mooresville Isaac Bitner Margaret Bitner Grace Mary Stevens

Death of Mrs Harriet P Canine reported from Indianapolis

Frank Peters of Indianapolis learned by telephone Friday of the death of his sister Mrs Harriet P Canine at a private sanitarium in Indianapolis. Reared in Carthage she was once a well known school teacher and is survived by a daughter from her first husband.

Frank Peters Indianapolis Carthage Roy Harriet P. Canine Canine

Thanksgiving Dinner at Carthage Hotel Names Guests

A Thanksgiving turkey meal was served at the Carthage Hotel with attendees including Mr and Mrs M F Lovett Mr and Mrs W F Dana and their son Mr and Mrs S L Newsom and guest Miss Winona Newsom Mr and Mrs R Edgar Henley and guest Miss Ethel Publow Dr and Mrs F M Miller and guest Miss Rummell of Elwood Dr and Mrs Clark Gause and the Misses Gause with guest Mr George Kullmer of Canton Ill Mr and Mrs Herschel Daubenspeck of Glenwood guests of Mr and Mrs McCorkle Rev and Mrs Carter Mr and Mrs Cole W E Wooley Owen Henley and C S Hill.

Carthage Hotel M. F. Lovett W. F. Dana S. L. Newsom Winona Newsom R. Edgar Henley Ethel Publow F. M. Miller Miss Rummell Elwood Clark Gause Gause George Kullmer Canton Ill Herschel Daubenspeck Glenwood McCorkle Carter Cole W. E. Wooley Owen §. Henley C. S. Hill

A Consistent Deceiver

Sap phira questions the plan as Ananias replies he will use counterfeit money to pay dues in the distinguished club bearing his name. The exchange highlights deception and social pride within a fictional or allegorical scene.

Sapphira Ananias

Husbands Take Second Place Now

A London Ladies' Field commentary notes that era shifts push women to prioritize their own careers over supporting husbands, contrasting past home needlework with modern professional ambitions.

London

Foley’s Honey and Tar Cold Remedy Benefit Claim

An advertisement urges use of Foley's Honey and Tar after exposure or at start of a cold to stop coughing relieve congestion and expel the cold from the system. It notes mild laxative effects and advises refusing substitutes.

Foley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Indiana C. G. Hill Florence B. Hunt Dr. Shoop Public Library J.S. Shaw Lizzie Kirkwood J. L Hubbard R. C. Hill Shoeing and Repair Shop East Mill Street J. A. Sipe L Res Dentist Henley Block Mill Street Carthage, Indiana O. P. Klotz Johnson Block Main Street J. C. Ferris Owen S. Hill Howard E. Henley P. J. Sattler Standard Companies J. J. Anderson Hartford North American Phenix of Brooklyn E. D. Lewis Independent Ind D. M. McCorkle J. L. Dille Greensburg UST W. C. Pierce J. H.pepper H. QO. Pitts Nelly EG Hackleman Rushville, Indiana J. B. Schrichte Drino J. H. McCarty Otto C. McCarty Alma Braden
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