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Carthage Citizen

Location

Carthage, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1925

Page

4

Toreadors operetta staged by Carthage High School

Carthage High School presented The Toreadors a Spanish operetta in two acts at the Auditorium Theatre. The show featured Senor Victoria and Senor Swateo among the cast with a large list of student performers including Ruth Rhodes Ruth Glover and Clyde Wells. A capacity crowd attended opening night and several audiences traveled from Glenwood Rushville and nearby towns. between acts showcased dances and musical numbers.

Carthage High School Auditorium Theatre Glenwood Rush

Local News Roundup From Knightstown to Morristown

E J Nay of Knightstown will return Friday to Bradenton Fila Lon McCorkle acts as town marshal during J Parish illness Parish is able to be out some Dr A G Shauck and D M Baldridge return to Arlington from Florida Marbel Edwards and family visit with Mrs Lillie Taylor and Mrs Louis Humes in Shelbyville and Morristown funeral for Mrs Ella White in Morristown with burial at Asbury cemetery Fire weather and related outages disrupt cluster light system Ford car owned by Harry Spaulding Moscow destroyed by fire at Barlow store. Fred Barlow averts explosion by removing burning hose.

Lon McCorkle Jasper Parish A. G. Shauck D. M. Baldridge Arlington Florida Marbel Edwards Shelbyville Edwards Muncie State Normal Lillie Taylor Louis Humes Ella White Chicago M. E Morristown Asbury Cemetery Sam O. McCarty Winona Newsom S. L. Newsom Mercury Harry Spaulding Moscow Barlow Fred Barlow

Scientists Push for Adoption of Metric System

The Metric association and the Association for the Advancement of Science foretell a future shift to metric measurements. Dr. George F. Kunz of the American Museum argues the United States will adopt centimeters decimeters and the meter, replacing inches feet miles and pounds.

Metric Association Association For the Advancement of Science George F. Kunz American Museum Europe England

Devout Deacons in Maine Toast Change Carrier Tale

Two longtime church deacons in a Maine city known for Bible study exchange a quip about a new department store change carrier. Deacon S asks Deacon W why he stands idle all day. W retorts he waits for his change to come before the Lord.

Maine Deacon W Deacon S Brockton Enterprise

Why Own One's Home

It is in the home whether rented or owned where we enjoy most comforts of life and spend the greatest time from cradle to grave. The home remains the ideal place for family life and social activity, and owning one’s own home is a laudable ambition though not always attainable.

Why Horses Eat Bark Habit Linked to Salt Deficiency

The Bureau of Animal Industry says horses chewing bark may reflect a diet lacking mineral matter like salt. If true, horses should receive salt more often. The habit might also stem from dental condition.

The Bureau of Animal Industry

There You Missed Him Says Uncle Bill About Zigzag Rabbit

Uncle Bill explains to the boy why a rabbit dodged his shot. He notes the zigzag running pattern as the rabbit shifted from zig to zag, illustrating how smart wildlife is becoming, a quip from London Tit-Bits.

Bill London

Why He Was Annoyed

Jones vows never to return to Smith's house after a demo of a lie-detecting machine. He explains they tested it on him just before they poured oil on the wheels of the device.

Smith Jones

Why She Gave Him Up She He Wouldnt Believe Me

A fragment from a personal reflection recounts how a woman explains giving up Raoul. She notes his disbelief of her claim that Raoul was her first sweetheart and contrasts with how Alfonso Paul and Raphael did not question her about it.

Raoul Alfonso Paul Raphael

How Maxim Silencer Works

The National Rifle Association explains that a Maxim silencer uses a muffler principle. A tube with baffles screws onto the muzzle to slow gas release, reducing the powder rush that creates the loud report when fired.

National Rifle Association

How Trees Grow Explain Scar Growth Misinformation

A popular belief claims a scar on a tree trunk moves upward as the tree grows. Nature Magazine explains that growth occurs in girth and at the top, so a mark struck shoulder high long ago remains shoulder high despite overall tree expansion.

Nature Magazine

How to Care for Trees Porers

Guidance advises preferring weakened fruit and shade trees. It warns that injuries from inserts occur when trees are weak and recommends removing dead and dying specimens and burning them to prevent damage.

Notable locals share visits and moves across towns

Harold Ratliff and Miss Har riett Taylor of Knightstown visited Mr and Mrs Charles Huffman in New Castle. Dr and Mrs Frank W. Creger of Indianapolis sent word from Carthage that they plan a tour of Egypt. Raymond James of Knightstown now occupies the Claude Sears property at Main and Harrison. Assell Publow and family moved Oct 31 into part of a new apartment in Ojus Florida. Will B. Norris and family of Rushville visited Cincinnati. Roy Newby of Alton Illinois is seriously ill with pneumonia. Owen S. Hill of Knightstown remains slightly weaker. E N Hill and nephew Edgar Hill arrived in Seattle with a new car shipped from near Bismarck North Dakota after stalling 200 miles west.

Harold Ratliff Harriett Taylor Knightstown Charles Huffman New Castle M. F. Lovett Frank W. Creger Indianapolis Carthage Egypt Raymond James Claude Sears Main Harrison Streets Assell Publow Ojus Fla Miami Will B. Norris Rushville Cincinnati E. N. Hill Edgar Hill Seattle Wash Bismarck N. Dak

Mrs Frederica Hill Hosts 3 O Clock Luncheon

Mrs Frederica S Hill entertained at a 3 o'clock luncheon on Tuesday with guests including Mrs W K Beebee of Chicago Mrs Hannah R Bundy Mrs J M Stone and Mrs Clyde C Henley Also Miss Ruth E Henley visiting from Muncie State Normal and guest Miss Lela Smith visited his parents Mr and Mrs Grant Henley Friday through Sunday. George Billings a former Union township farmer was indicted by the Henry county grand jury for making false statements to obtain bank credit and was arrested on a similar charge. He supposedly claimed worth 63145 and debts of 21400 to the First National Bank Lewistown and failed to list 8000 to Peoples National Bank 6000 to Peoples Loan and Trust Co 4000 to Rushville National Bank and 2000 to farmer William Knecht.

Frederica S. Hill W. K. Beebee Chicago Hannah R. Bundy J. M. Stone Clyde C. Henley Ruth E. Henley Muncie State Normal Lela Smith Grant Henley George Billings Union Township Henry County Grand Jury Detroit First National Bank Lewisville Peoples National Bank Peoples Loan and Trust Co The Rushville National Bank William Knecht Rush County

Public Library Notes Book Week Highlights

A table of new books awaits readers during Book Week. Mrs Carr loaned the music memory books created by the pupils for public perusal. Have you seen them at the library?

Season About Closed At Canning Plant

The canning factory will finish the season on pumpkin this week and begin two days of operation on chili sauce next week. Regular season ends with shipments of products underway.

Sattler Family Visit Spotted in Logansport and Elwood

Joseph Sattler Sr. returned Monday from a visit with his sons Ed and Frank at Logansport, and George Sattler at Elwood. The latter spent Monday here.

Joseph Sattler Sr Frank Logansport George Sattler Elwood

For Rent 4 room house with garage

A four room house with a garage is offered for rent. Contact phone number 100 for details.

Real Estate Transfers in Carthage Recounted

Morton Barber transfers lots 26 to 31 in William J Henley s first addition Carthage to Rhea B Miller for 122 80 Adaline Call executor of Clarence Call s will conveys undivided 16 part of 704 acres in Ripley township to Carrie Call for 400 Then to Carrie Call for 16 part of 704 acres in Ripley township for 1 Andrew H Kauffman transfers real estate and other property of the straw board plant at Carthage to Dix on Board Mills Inc for 10 and other considerations.

Morton Barber Rhea B. Miller William J. Henley Carthage Adaline Call Clarence A. Call Carrie L. Call Ripley Township Andrew H. Kauffman Dixon Board Mills, Inc Straw Board

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