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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
8
A fragment from a Texas gun dispute depicts Tex arguing with John about danger and loyalty. The dialogue shows tension over missed shots and fear, hinting at a rural confrontation and a protective stance amid escalating hostility.
Johnny vows retribution after two rustlers die and a third is wounded in a gunfight at Ed Starbuck's private office in Carillion. Tom Burney, bookkeeper of the Cattlemen's Bank, stares in horror at Starbuck and Al Stinson felled near the office door.
A careful bank robbery unfolds as two masked gunmen seize Burney, force the vault open, and escape with the loot. Burney dies from a brain concussion after a brutal setback, while sheriff Gorman investigates and bank examiner reviews solvency amid a suspicious twist from Silas Spelle.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Carthage plans a union service at Friends' church Sunday evening June 14 at 730 with an inviting program. Odd Fellows marked local graves and held 2 pm services in their hall, featuring Rev Gilespie and Rebekah Lodge chorus. Commencement at Westland school last Saturday drew a large crowd. Myrtle Binford spoke on Shackles and won first, Ruby Gray on Devotion to Duty was second.
The column lists numerous visits and guests including Nancy Ann Murray with grandparents Judge and Mrs. W. J. Henley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Estell, Mrs. Walter Horton of New Castle, and others in Carthage Indianapolis Hammond and Gary. Also recalls potato yield gains and a household pest control tip for hens.
Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles Calif is elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Carthage is noted as her native home. The Commercial club meets with officials and oversees Carthage Board and Paper Co. S. L. Newsom plans remodeling of the Lacy Property on Market Street and construction of a new dwelling. The E L B O W will meet Tuesday night with Mrs O C McCarty.
Ten years ago the Town Council decided to purchase a Stop and Go sign for the public square. A social event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. S Fort announced their daughter Mary E s engagement to Ross J. Tweedy of Carthage. Eleanor Henley is slated to graduate from Earlham College and perform in a Friday night play. A business men's meeting and 7 pm dinner were held in the Auditorium basement with local and out of town guests and the M. E. Ladies Aid served.
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