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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
2
Proprietor C G Hill and editor Florence Hunt announce pricing for business locals and notices. Rates include 5 cents per line per insertion, 25 cents for thanks, 50 cents for 50 words, and 1 dollar for 150 words. extra copies are 5 cents. Display ads priced on application. free entertainments exempt from notice charges.
The townships of Walker Union Posey Ripley Center and Washington list candidates for county and district offices. Wm R Jinnett for Representative, William H McMillin for County Auditor, George B Moore Jr for Clerk of Rush County, William M Bosley for Clerk, Thomas E Bottorff for Clerk, Ezekiel M Jones for Sheriff, Jesse K Jameson for Sheriff, Earl H Sears for Northern District Commissioner, J A Widan for Northern District Commissioner, John T Bowles for Northern District Commissioner, all subject to the Republican nominating convention decisions.
A brief biblical verse fragment cites Canticles chapter 11 verse 12 noting that the time for birds to sing has arrived.
The World in Cincinnati exposition opens at Music Hall featuring denominational days. March 26 marks Methodist day and March 29 Disciples of Christ day, with Saturdays designated as Children’s days.
E M Jones, candidate for Rush county sheriff, reports strong support across the county as he conducts a robust canvass. He faces opponents Noah M Tyro n of Orange township and J K Jameson of Rushville.
Thomas E. Bottorff and William M. Bosley, both of Milroy, are named in a local health board notice detailing appointments and affiliations. The document lists their roles and the governing body's intended actions.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Endorsers Walding Kinnan and Marvin, wholesale druggists, vouch for Cheney's integrity and ability to fulfill obligations. Cure is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In a Republican preference primary at Milroy Bottorff led with 145 votes to Bosey 105. D M McCorkle, a Bottorff friend, received the news by phone Saturday night. Bottorff still faces three challengers: David O Alter of Orange township George B Moore Jr of Posey township and H E Daubenspeck of Union township.
Morristown loses assessor James Arnold and his family who will move to Carthage after completing assessments. Arnold has contracted Carthage Straw Board to supply straw and will furnish his own teams, marking a notable relocation of one of Morristown's best families.
Local notices mention Sal-Vet medicated salt for stock from McCarty's Drug Store. Various residents report illnesses and health issues, banking moves, and church activities. Evangelist Rev. John Hatfield reports sermons and outreach metrics from the Charlottesville circuit. Hancock Democrat.
An advertisement by Dr E W Wagoner of Knightstown Indiana promotes a method for painless tooth extraction nerve removal and fillings or crowns with no pain and no bad effects. He cites hundreds of satisfied patients as references.
The Ripley Township Republican party announces its selected delegates to support Taft at forthcoming party conventions. The list includes local residents aligned with the Taft campaign and reflects the district’s political preferences ahead of primaries and caucuses.
Ripley Township Republicans met in mass convention at the Nickelo room on Friday, March 15, electing delegates and alternates to state, congressional, judicial, and joint senatorials. Taft and Roosevelt supporters split the vote with Norris and Hill among the Taft delegates. Roosevelt followers led by Kizer and White secured alternates. Names from Precincts 1 2 3 were listed for county delegation and adjournment followed.
A compiled roster of delegates and alternates for Ripley Township across statewide conventions. Names are listed by convention type including state, congressional, judicial, joint senatorial, and county precincts with multiple individuals per group.
Owen Scott of Michigan visits relatives in the area. Walter Scott of Kokomo visits his father Joe Scott. Mrs Belle Stewart went to Indianapolis for treatment, with her uncle Meredith Watkins. Mr and Mrs Fowel Newsom of Greensboro repair property. Mr and Mrs Sanford Hill of Beech attend A M E church meeting and visit Quincy Buckner and wife. Quincy Buckner visits his 86 year old grandfather Mr Williams at Laurel, then stays with relatives in Connersville and Rushville. Bertha Perry reports a pleasant evening with her brother Carl of Mattoon en route to Berlin to study music. he sailed Saturday for several years. G A Spinks of Rushville spoke to Booker Washington School children with vocal and instrumental pieces.
O. P. Overman near the S. and S. O. Home is in critical condition from a complication of diseases.
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