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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1926
Page
2
Carthage Lodge I O O F No 255 meets Tuesdays at 7 30 PM on the first floor of the Auditorium East Mill Street Visiting members welcome Rush Lodge No 580 F and A M meets first Wednesday monthly Regular meeting announced for members and colleagues at the same venue
All trains carry mail and express. Trains run daily except Sunday.
Carthage readers are urged to begin spring chores as March 21 marks the first day of Spring. The town aims to start housecleaning, painting, garden work, street grading, tax payments, fuel bills, and other tasks after a severe winter, with a note to focus away from basketball and corn shucking.
Knightstown Rushville and Spiceland host major sales now official. Morristown reports March 4 receipts over 7000 with crowds from nearby towns and beyond, boosting restaurants hotels and local shops, grocery stores and garages also reporting strong business.
Funeral services were conducted for Joseph Sattler Sr. who died March 11 at his daughter's home in Indianapolis. The service, at St. Anthonys Church in West Indianapolis, followed a brief visitation at his residence. Sattler served in Co B 52nd Indiana Infantry during the Civil War, later lived near Carthage and Elwood, and was buried in Cedar Grove, Franklin County.
Local print shop offers neatly printed wedding invitations and announcements. Customers choose sizes fonts and card stock. Staff provide guidance on layout and proofing to ensure clear legibility for saving dates and ceremony details.
The class basketball tournament starts at noon Monday. Indoor sports now are volleyball and tennis with plans to build an outdoor tennis court when weather permits. February Honor Roll lists Seniors Florence Henley Ruth Ellen Moore Lucile Reddick Malcolm Small Dorothy Herkless Evelyn Miller Lorel Nigh Ruth Rhodes Mildred Albion Clyde Henley Junior Ruth Reddick Sophomores Clyde Henley Freshmen Lucile Pitts Naomi Gray Ruby McGeorge Eighth John Gray Vivian Hunt Seventh Vivian Brooks Anna Wooten.
Funeral services for James M Forbes of Carthage were held at Walnut Ridge Friends Church with Rev. Harry L Reece and Rev. Charles S Winslow in charge. Burial followed in Walnut Ridge cemetery. Forbes, born 1849 in Guilford County North Carolina, died March 11 1926 at his daughter's home aged 76. He married Sarah Haskett May 10 1874 and had four children, one predeceased him. The couple lived on a farm southwest of Carthage before moving to town seven years ago. He had been ill and declined in health over the last three weeks.
A wave of eight farm thefts in one week hits western Wayne county including chickens ham lard grain and harness. Two young bandits in Hancock county disguise escape with 1700 from a Willow Branch bank. a burglar alarm fails to summon help. Close with Sheriff Comstock and Greenfield deputies. Also report deaths A G Dawson 60 longtime Apperson official Kokomo born Rush county.
Carthage team and coach Heifner head to the two day state tournament after local fund drive by business leaders, teachers, and fans. Milroy schedule shows next season includes Connersville and Richmond, with players Boring Richey Archey leaving and Selby Senour Tompkins Moore retained.
In Rushville the Aurora and North Vernon teams won regional games defeating Connersville and Rushville under night lights. North Vernon led 23 8 at halftime to edge Patriot 51 23, while Rushville beat Shelbyville 22 17 after a 10 10 first half tie. North Vernon later toppled Pushville 27 21 and Aurora defeated Connersville 31 26 as gross receipts reached 3400 with about 6000 fans in attendance.
Public Library notes mention Judith a daring heroine from Wild Geese as the story that won a record $13,500 prize from 1,889 entries. The feature also notes Possession and outlines a tale of a girl who seeks wealth and fame through energy and genius. Assistant Librarian update and local social notes follow. Local items include Dr and Mrs J S Holloway arriving from St Petersburg and a $20 burglary at E S Wagner garage in Greenfield plus travel visits by C C Trunnelle and family from Chicago to Columbus Ohio.
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