05 May 1911
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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
1
Former Pastor Rev. John Macilands of the Madison M E Church writes his daughter that on Sunday April 28 he received 23 into the church and baptized four persons.
Knightstown adopted prohibition on Saturday by a 221 vote margin. George Ludy, aged 94, died in Greenville, Ohio, prompting Mr and Mrs G D Miller to travel for the funeral. Ludy was Miller’s uncle by marriage and Mrs Henry Morris, a niece, could not attend the services.
Three week revival led by Mrs Em Coffin of Oskaloc a Iowa concluded on Sunday with ten conversions during Sunday School and Christian Education hours. Indiana Y M evangelistic superintendent Reg Ira C Johnson aided. Rev C C Whitely’s party hosted Coffin in Carthage and Wilmington visits outlined.
Tickets for the Carthage High School commencement go on sale at 8 oclock Tuesday morning at O S Hills book store. The commencement is set for Friday night May 12 at the Friends church with program at 8 oclock. Speaker will be Prof W G Seaman from Depauw. Music by Wagner s Orchestra Rushville. Graduates include Fay Winslow Leonard Ruby Lafayette Goldman Earl Mattix Ross Reddick Mabel helps Miriam Parker Lucille Fletcher M E church.
The Secretary of the Board of Health orders an immediate thorough clean up of streets, alleys, and premises. Property owners and renters must place their property in first class condition by May 10. If not done, the Town Board will perform the work and tax the cost against the owner or renter. By order of the Town Board.
J C Frazee will preach Sunday morning and Sunday night at the Church of Christ Little Blue River on May 7. All are invited to attend.
May quarterly meeting notice from Smith and Smith invites customers to submit millinery orders for the upcoming season. The firms request pricing, styles, and delivery details by the designated deadline.
Earlham College at Richmond plans a May Day on Friday May 12 with a pageant featuring Robin Hood milkmaids shepherdesses and other figures. The event includes drills plays May pole ceremonies and the cantata The Masque of the Queens and A Midsummer Night. If rain interrupts the schedule the celebration shifts to May 13 or 15.
Township Trustee A O Hill and Jesse Henley Sec y of the Carthage School Board report enumeration of school children. Ripley Township and Carthage corporation totals are 276 and 226 respectively with breakdowns by race and gender.
A local ad-promotes new flower specials from Smith and Smith and Moore and Cooper offering livestock insurance for horses mules and cows against theft and death. Low rates and no assessments claimed.
See Newsom's Window offers dainty ornamental and useful articles to remember your favorite graduate with new keepsakes and thoughtful presents for all celebrants.
A list of valuables including Bible sets, ornamental clocks, cut glass, mission candle sticks, jewel cases, German silver purses, leather handbags, hats pins, belt pins, a sterling silver thimble in case, platinum necklace, jet lavaliere, gold ring, duchess dollar, jabot, linen handkerchiefs, scarves, hair bandeaux, white shirt waists, chamois and silk gloves, fiber suitcases and umbrellas.
A short list describes desired gifts including a Bible military brush set alarm clock hot brush cuff links watch fob dress shirts new style tie fancy suspenders tie pins silk am lisle socks dress gloves and accessories. Items come wrapped in class colors for presentation.
Notice to all property owners and occupants to put premises in sanitary condition by May 12. Strict observance will prevent sickness this season. Full cooperation requested by J. A. Lineback Secretary Local Board of Health.
Knights town shoppers can find the fullest rug selection at Trabue's Big Furniture Store, advertised as never undersold across three counties.
The store invites men to shop spring work clothing and shoes, promising quick returns if items fail to serve. It notes strong performance in work shoes and savings for buyers, and mentions lace curtains arriving this week.
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