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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
The Carthage Citizen lists rates for business locals two prices per line by type, a card of thanks fee, obituary pricing by word count, extra copies, church and society events, and display ad rates. It notes second class matter and post office dating, with town publisher and editor credits.
In this issue the Carthage Citizen calls for city cleanup to keep streets and alleys free of rubbish. It mentions Sunday as a Thanksgiving day for some animals, reflecting a local humorous tone.
Only 268 voters registered last Thursday. Two additional registration opportunities remain on Friday September 6 and Monday October 7.
The white or red carnation was worn on Mother's Day and observed in churches as a thoughtful, beautiful custom that will endure for years.
The speaker notes question the traditional observance of Memorial Day and suggests hiring a capable speaker and planning suitable exercises to honor veterans. He argues that even a modest effort would pay a just tribute to those no longer with us.
Splendid high colored Washington naval oranges at Henley's Grocery twelve cents per dozen for Friday and Saturday. Elmer Earnest from Crescent Paper Co. in Indianapolis visited his parents Riley and Earnest. Mr and Mrs Walter Newsom hosted guests including Geo Ewing Frank Newsom families Jonesboro Jesse Newsom family Mr and Mrs Glen Clark and Beatrice Stewart of Occident.
Claiming catarrh is a constitutional disease, Cheney and Co. of Toledo promote Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole internal remedy. The company offers $100 for any failed case and urges doctors and druggists to stock the medicine with circulating testimonials and circulars. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
James Oakerson, after eighteen years with the Big Four as night and day operator and assistant agent, becomes agent at Knightstown. Also noted are local obituaries, health inspectors touring towns, a new Glenwood band, and results from the Central Indiana High School oratorical contest with Pauline Felts and Robert Long tying for first before judges.
At Fletcher M E Church the Epworth League elected officers for the year. Officers include Mrs Merril D. Coffin president Effie Hackleman 1st vice president Alice Gates 2nd vice president Mrs Carrie Ball 3rd vice president Mrs F M Miller 4th vice president Lillian Kennedy secretary and organist Adah Smith treasurer and assistant organist. Delegates to the Epworth League Convention at Arlington June 4 and 5 are Misses Effie Hackleman Mamie Gates with alternates Mrs Anna Kennedy and Miss Evalyn Lewis.
Pineapples priced at 10 cents at Henley's. Miss Margaret Neffner of Weisburg visited Miss Florence B Hunt from Saturday to Monday. Her brother Dr R T Neffner arrived Sunday night. Hubert Jones and family of Occident and Mr and Mrs P S Hollowell of Mays were entertained Sunday by Mr and Mrs J A Sipe.
Aaron O. Hill as Trustee of Ripley School Township Rush County Indiana will sell at public auction at 2 PM Monday June 10 1912 the school house in School District 8. Purchaser must remove building within 10 days to allow construction of a new school house. Cash.
Town requires annual vault cleaning and disinfection by June 1 or as ordered. The Health Officer can compel owners or lessees to comply, with the Town Marshal recording expenses and placing a lien on property. It is unlawful to fill vaults or sinks without prior cleaning and disinfection. J. Arthur Lineback, Sec.
On Thursday May 9 the first registration day for local voters saw 268 people register across three precincts. Precinct totals were 90 in No 1 81 in No 2 and 97 in No 3. Board assignments included Conrad Kizer Harvey White and P J Sattler for Precinct 1 with E N Hill Lucien Sample and Will Norris as inspectors, and for Precinct 2 E N Hill inspector with Jesse Henley Riley Ruby and Fred White.
Miss Nina Havens of Greenfield visits Mr and Mrs Charles R Butler. Miss Dorothy Sipe performed at a Knightstown party guest of Miss Pyle. Mabel and Lee Harlan of near Rushville visited grandparents Mr and Mrs T J Addison.
Len Zengel, driver of the Stutz entry number two, will compete in the second annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day. A former National racing team member, he won the Elgin National Stock Chassis road race in 1911 and the 1910 Fairmount Park race in Philadelphia in a Chadwick Big Six. Billy Knipper will serve as relief driver for the 00 mile race.
Auto speed record at Santa Monica spurs expectations for Memorial Day 500 mile sweepstakes at Indianapolis. Tetzlaff’s Fiat averaged 78.50 mph in 300 miles, with predicted speeds around 79 mph for the longer event. Ralph Mulford in a Knox and Bob Burman with a custom, high displacement car are noted contenders among twenty seven Speedway entries.
Indianapolis becomes a national auto show as dealers visit factory lines before the 500 mile race. George M. Dickson of the National Car company notes dealers blend business with pleasure, touring Marion Marmon Premier Cole Henderson Wa Pathfinder plants and more. Only two Indiana marques entered in this event so far, National 40 and Stutz.
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