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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
1
Jose Newton Bridges from near Greenfield was arrested Friday after a still of about 20 gallons and some mash was found on his farm. The ad notes the Cardinala radio can receive any station the top radios can receive.
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of the person who shot and killed a sheep on the Henley farm. Any person found hunting on the property will be prosecuted. Mrs. T. Benton Henley and Herman D. Henley.
The Ripley Farmers Institute will meet Friday January 8 at the Auditorium. Speakers include Maurice P. Shierling Saratoga on Vocational Agriculture and Club Work and Mrs W C Roberts Heltonville on The Spirit of the Age or the National Call for Service. Officers are H G Conaway president James McGeorge vice president Mrs Luther Gibson secretary Paul Souder treasurer. Committee chairs include Mrs T Benton Henley program Bears Addisor Exhibits Mrs Roy Herkless Resolutions Mr Lovett Finance Luther Gibson Dinner Mrs Floyd Reddick.
Otis Stewart, about fifty, colored, died in a Sunday accident in Chicago, telegrams say. His brother Horace Stewart and sons Cecil and Orville left Monday for Chicago. Stewart had lived nearby about twenty five years ago.
Parish announces the marriage of Louise Charles to Russell Davis. The ceremony occurred Thursday forenoon in Rushville, performed by the parish priest with family witnesses present.
Born December 10 a son Robert Eugene to Mr and Mrs Rus Reddick. Thirty people from Arlington Gwynneville and Morristown are located at Sebring Florida. Town Council met in regular session Walter Newsom appointed a member to succeed Russell Publow now residing in Ojus Florida. Council to reorganize at the next meeting January 4.
Morristown ladies staged The Joy of Life at Carthage Auditorium Theatre on Tuesday. The 25 piece Kitchen Cabinet orchestra used items like a tub and coffee pot as instruments while costumes featured white skirts and red caps. eight year old Dorothy Wilson wowed with readings. Attendance was low, receipts $35, with $1.20 allotted to Carthage Christian Helpers. The Morristown group to perform at Milroy Thursday.
Steady progress is reported toward regular operation at the mill with high quality boards produced. Officials state No 2 Machine is likely to be started Monday morning to resume full production.
Mrs Mary F. Willcutt advertises flowers with Telephone No. 86 and lists dishes and glassware at Gates Variety Store for purchase.
Oliver J. Ferris 30 of Indianapolis was killed when his automobile struck a southbound freight train at the Big Four crossing on National Road Knightstown while returning from a bowling tourney in Cleveland. Three companions were injured. Ferris was a Western Union telegraph operator. Surviving relatives include a widow and daughter, parents Mr and Mrs David Ferris, a brother, and three sisters.
The State Bank of Carthage planned to issue Christmas Savings checks on Thursday for about $2,000 to sixty patrons. The total is smaller than in earlier years but considered timely and acceptable.
William Parish suffered a severe head injury when a heavy beam fell at the mill around eight o clock. He had left the boiler room to assist workers prying loose burnt timber and hold a ladder on the concrete floor. By Thursday his condition showed some improvement.
A Christmas gift event runs Saturday afternoon December 12 through December 22 at the home of Mrs. Ella J. Coffin and Mrs. Hazel Coffin Cooper.
Plates for 1926 will be issued from the county recorder's office in Rushville on and after December 15. The new issue features a green background with white figures for easy visibility.
Annual meeting of Ripley Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company stockholders set for Carthage Indiana at 10 a m on Thursday December 24 1956. J E Harper secretary.
H. E. Stager reminds customers that electric light bills must be paid by the 10th of each month or electrical service will be discontinued.
A notary public advertises automobile or truck license services with a contact number 8207 and signed by Fred Brooks. The note invites readers to phone for licensing assistance and details the service offering.
Embroidered Christmas gifts available for sale anytime. Mrs Grant Henley offers handmade decorations and textiles through the bazaar event.
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