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Newspaper

Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1912

Page

6

Carthage High School Wins Two More Games

The Carthage H S basketball team added two victories with a win over Milroy by a wide margin and another against Chie sWacessive. The Alumni match was rough and fought with little teamwork. Lineups show Henley, Winslow, Heywood, Harper, and McKee leading the scorers. Carthage has joined the Indiana High School Athletic Association and will play only other member schools. The team travels to Shelbyville on the 6th.

Carthage H. S Milroy Henley Butler Winslow Heywood Robinson McKee Harcourt Fay Winslow Virgil Binford Paul Norris Emory Binford Russell Winslow Indiana High School Athletic Association Carthage Shelbyville

Spirit of Christmas Awakens Shared Kindness Across Society

The piece describes Christmas Day weaving a special charm through places and people. It notes the season softens hearts, inspires acts of kindness, and brings stories of selfless generosity that often remain untold. It highlights how even usually indifferent individuals feel moved to help others during Christmastide.

The Christian Herald

Christmas customs trace ancient Druid Saturnalia links

The article links modern Christmas practices to Druidic and Saturnalia rites, noting winter solstice festivities that granted privileges and halted quarrels as a sign of joy at returning SUN. It implies gifts were a feature of these observances and connects to celebrations of Bacchus.

Saturn Bacchus

Roman Elements in Saturnalia Echo Christmas Customs

The article compares Saturnalia to Christmas celebrations with singing and feasting. It notes a ruler presiding over seasonal sports and likens this to the lord of misrule. It observes festivity spreading across districts then narrowing to family parties. History repeats in festive customs.

Gifting Omission Mirrors Social Obligation

Ironies of reciprocity emerge as gifts withheld from those who remember to give are contrasted with generous acts toward forgetful givers. The piece notes social expectations and communal dynamics shaping generosity and reciprocity in everyday life.

The Christmas Spirit and the Santa Myth

Harvey J. O'Higgins argues that the Christmas Spirit remains after belief in Santa Claus fades. He says the spirit is personified as a saint in legends for children, but its value endures in generosity and kindness among people.

Santa Claus Harvey J. O

Santa-Elaux’s Headquarters Unveils Magnificent Christmas Creations

The Santa-Elaux’s Headquarters extends Christmas greetings and announces a vast collection of distinctive works never equaled for magnificence and artistic quality.

Furniture gift list promises prompt holiday service

A catalog style notice offers a range of furniture items including a Jardiniere, an Arm Chair, Morris Chair, Work Table, Sewing Rocker, Leather Rockers, Magazine Stand, Card Table, Office Chair, Youth Chair, High Chair, New Crib, Rocking Chair, New Table, and a Special Bookcase. Purchases can be held for future delivery.

Jardiniere Morris

Thanksgiving greetings and family visits reported

Delayed notices chronicle Thanksgiving meals and visits across families. John Pettiford and wife hosted a turkey dinner while Russell Weaver of Kokomo visited relatives. Rev Anthony preached at Market St Christian Church.

John Pettiford Russell Weaver Kokomo Anthony Indianapolis Market St. Christian Church Henry Gulliford Tutle Lizzie Scott Marion Arthur McDuffey Levi Weaver

For Sale Hill's Breeding Barn and Belgian Stallion Boulet Beauvoir

For sale a barn and lot known as Hill's Breeding Barn and the Belgian stallion Boulet Beauvoir. Viewable at Jobin D. White's barn, 24 miles west of Carthage. R. H. Hill.

Hill Boulet Beauvoir Jobin D. White Carthage R. H. Hill

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