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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
2
Residents urge continued electric street lighting to satisfy contract efficiency as sugar camps may take the spotlight, with products moving to many states by prearranged orders. The note warns poor advertising implies poor business and calls attention to the need for steady lighting.
The Rush county Board of Commissioners continues last week’s work removing signs not on private property that are eyesores. The countywide effort targets public nuisance signage and proceeds under the board’s directive.
Ben H. Wilson of Wilson Kennels west of Rushville departed this week to Germany Belgium Switzerland and England to buy trained German police dogs. Wedding invitations or announcements neatly printed at this office.
The Girls basketball team raised about ten dollars at the market Saturday. The Boys Bible Study class ranked eighth in the state and four members were absent from the meeting. Honor Roll lists January averages for seniors, juniors, freshmen and seventh grade. A J Carr was in St Louis and Kansas City last week. Mr and Mrs Bear Magee visited Marion over the weekend. E W Wagoner dentist Knightstown offers painless tooth extraction and crowns.
A reverent tribute discusses Washington as a universal ideal in literature and culture. The piece notes his enduring stature since his death and argues no one can enhance or diminish the reverence surrounding his legacy as the true memorial of Washington.
The Kenmore home of Col. Fielding Lewis and Elizabeth Washington is conserved as a national patriotic shrine by the Fredericksburg chapter of the D A R. Built 1753 and completed later, it features frescoes, stucco decoration, and historic grounds once visited by George Washington and Mary Washington.
Carthage High’s Rangers edged Warren Central 20 to 17 in a hard fought Friday night game. Limback and Siler led Carthage scorers with key baskets while Renegar and Berry anchored defense. The win snapped a previous 19 point defeat and kept the frenzied crowd buzzing as the Indiana School for the Deaf and Dumb visit looms Friday.
Wilkinson beats Mt. Comfort 53 to 43 and Charlottesville 53 to 42. Greenwood 31 over New Palestine 27. Pendleton 25 over Fortville 24. Greenfield 54 over Broadripple 17. Greenfield 36 over Eden 15 after Eden delayed play. New Castle 56 over Spiceland 19. Mooreland upset Knightstown 38 to 35. Milroy 29 over Webb 25. Commeraville 87 over Rushville 26. Shortridge defeats Rushville 31 to 17. Anderson 40 over Shelbyville 34. Frankfort 61 over Columbus 39. Martinsville 27 over Bedford 22. Marion 40 over Anderson 38, Franklin 27 over Washington 26. Carthage second string beat Charlottesville seconds 14 to 6.
The quote emphasizes personal pride in keeping tools and implements properly stored and maintained. It contrasts order with neglect, noting rain and sun cause damage when items are left exposed after use. It reflects practical virtue and disciplined habits.
In a high school basketball report Rushville Independents beat Connersville 48 to 28. Alexander scored 11 points for the winners as Carthage Strollers colored team defeated a strong opponent 22 to 18 in Franklin after leading 14 to 9 at halftime.
Mr and Mrs Weldon Linscott and Mr and Mrs Roy Linscott of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C G Gill.
Mary F Willcutt received visitors including Miss Claribel Sipe returning from Waldron. Mrs John Dare of Fairmount visited W L Tetrick family with grandson Dorel. Martin Rankin family and Martha Alexander from Eden and James Heifner family from Charlottesville spent Sunday with E B Heifner. A Fairmount tomato canning factory will expand to include corn beets spinach, extending the season and boosting jobs.
The M. E. Missionary Society met last Thursday at Mrs J A Lineback's home with Mrs H H Foust in charge of Study Books and Mrs Walter Mann giving a reading. Mr and Mrs F F Brenan of Middletown visited Saturday afternoon and Brenan began contracting this week on to Mato acreage for his canning factory.
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