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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1912
Page
2
Proprietor G H Hill and editor Florence B Hunt publish notice of second class matter status and 1907 post office filing. Rates list per line for insertions and display ad pricing, with terms for obituaries and church events, entertainment pricing, and free notices rule.
South Bound No 1 Mail and Express runs at 7 37 am and 2 58 pm with No 3 and No 4 trains listed. North Bound No 3 4 Mail and Express runs at 11 27 am and 5 47 pm. No 1 and No 2 trains operate daily.
A witty proverb about rain during harvest contrasts the enduring appeal of the Teddy Bear with the Bull Moose. The note suggests popularity comparisons between political icons and playful mascots.
The Republican State Committee named Tuesday August 6 as the date for the State Convention. Delegates from party organizations will gather to approve platforms and select nominees. The announcement outlines the event's scheduling and organizational participation.
Under the semi annual apportionment of State school funds each child of school age will receive 2.17 dollars, up from 2.10 last year. Rush County collected 18262 dollars and received 10437.70.
Ida Husted Harper a national suffrage leader accuses Theodore Roosevelt of neglecting the suffrage cause during his seven year presidency and of discourtesy to leaders including Susan B. Anthony. She notes a coming vote in November that will give about a million and a half women the vote in six states.
Elbert Hubbard argues in a Philistine editorial that small towns are plagued by cliques and perpetual knocking. He claims gossip and envy corrode public spirit, stalling enterprise and hastening decline in towns of five hundred to two thousand residents.
Will M Sparks James E Watson and John A Titsworth attend the annual State Bar Association gathering in South Bend on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Also notes on Rush County marriage licenses in June civil suits and local notices across several towns.
The Westland Fourth of July picnic mis announced for Stafford's grove caused confusion and a small crowd. Rev. J Edgar Williams gave a patriotic address from a farm wagon stage. Rev Isaac Stanley presided. Afterward, Williams and family visited Clarkson Elliott's home for refreshments.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case uncurable by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesales endorse Cheney firm. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, directs blood and mucous membranes. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The National Hardware Bulletin argues that locals should avoid destructive knocking and instead nurture patriotic faith in their town. A positive civic spirit unites residents, bridges petty quarrels, and fosters united action to build the community and promote prosperity.
Arthur McDuffey's barn was found on fire at noon Sunday. Smoke was seen by bystanders before flames appeared on the roof. Children playing with matches likely started the blaze. Winds could have spread to P. J. Sattler's residence lot. No insurance was carried on the barn.
East Mill street patrons the Festival. Howard Kizer in Indianapolis. Eunice H Publow returns from Spiceland. Conrad Kizer visits Arlington relatives. Ruth Kizer travels to Marion to visit Frances Wall. George Winslow and Ed Winslow guests of W N Hinshaw near Charlottesville. Alonzo Kizer family and daughters Pearl and Ruth visit Louis Bagley near Rushville.
Buyers are advised there are many cement brands and that all Portland cement differs. The Universal brand is promoted as the best possible cement when paired with good workmanship and materials. The ad urges customers to consider Universal cement for safety and affordability through quality sand and gravel or crushed stone.
Miss M Cronkhite of Kansas City visits the After School Club. Cyrus Rhoades and family travel to Jonesboro to visit daughter Mrs Alton Henley. Lem Hill and Aiken families from Raleigh stay with W N Hins shaw. J J Anderson and Ed Adkins with Rushville friends at a Pow-wow picnic on July 4. Arthur Ball relocates to Kentland for work. E N Hill and Charles S Hill drive to St Paul to see Judge W J Henley on holiday. Dr J H Clark and family of Connersville visit Ezekiah Clark’s family on the Fourth. Miss Lucy Hessler of Logansport also present.
Local residents travel and guests are listed, with many visits to Rushville Carthage and Homer. Names include Iris Stager Irah Disher Eva Johnson Belma Clark and others. James Graff returns from Indianapolis. Miss Gause accepts music supervisor post in Macomb Illinois.
R R Johnson of Detroit releases the official Cadilla qua program for the citys annual water fete. The event runs July 22 through July 26 to mark Cadillac founded Detroit in 1701. Miss Lillian Righter hosted twenty ladies in honor of Miss Henrietta McDaniels of Frederick Maryland who models juveniles with Henry Miller. Miss McDaniels spoke of her stage work and displayed costume photos. Miss Righter offered a Grafonoa concert and a luncheon for guests.
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