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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
2
Florence Hunt serves as editor alongside proprietor C G Hill in a concise imprint line listing their names and roles for the Florence publication.
Northbound service times listed with two daily departures No. 1 and No. 2. Details show a morning 11 27 am and an afternoon 6 13 pm window for travelers using the line.
An election will be held at the Town Hall Carthage Indiana on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1911 for the purpose of electing one trustee from First Ward one trustee from Second Ward and one trustee from Fifth ward and one clerk and treasurer and one marshal J A Lineback Clerk
The Board of Health prohibits burning trash or leaves before 10:00 a m or after 4:00 p m. Violating this order may result in a fine.
The notice states November 6 as the final deadline to pay fall taxes. Taxpayers are urged to settle dues to avoid penalties and possible collection actions.
The town schedules an election on November 7 to fill council seats and offices. A 4 year term rule applies to the council members with the largest vote totals from 1909, while smaller vote getters retire in January 1912 and successors are elected this November. The coming vote includes a clerk treasurer and marshal whose terms span two years.
Administrator Wilbert C. Pierce offers at public auction the personal property of Nelson White in Carthage Ripley Township Rush County Indiana on November 11 1911 at 2 PM excluding corn in field. Cash for sums under $5. over $5 on credit to April 1 1912 with a 6 percent note and sureties.
The administrator with the will annexed of Luzena Thornburg will hold a public sale of the decedent's household goods on Saturday October 28 1911 at 2 PM at the late residence in Carthage Rush County Indiana. Cash terms. William P Henley Administrator.
Dr. E. W. Wagoner of Knightstown Indiana advertises a twenty month old painless dentistry method that extracts teeth, removes nerves, and fills or crowns with no pain or bad effects. He cites hundreds of patients as references.
Ninety one and a half acres advertised for sale. Located half a mile east of Carthage as part of the late Luzena Thawnhiuwer Lilvlilivul Bs William P. Henley estate. Property listing notes ownership and provenance.
Mrs Flora S Wall sold her home to Everett Webb. The brief social notes list multiple visits and travel among local residents including Miss Anna Pitts at Greenfield, Annie Bundy at Keystone, and Lola Bitner at Leisure. Several relatives and friends are mentioned with short updates on their movements and health.
The fifth annual convention of the Indiana Federation of Clubs gathered at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. The federation includes about 250 clubs with 10,000 members and operates three departments focusing on conservation education legislative reform and social welfare. Members advocate temperance housing child labor pure food prison reform juvenile courts public libraries and community improvements. Several members have achieved national recognition.
Advertises loans for homeowners or prospective buyers through the Building Loan and Savings Association. Promotes applying to secure funds to purchase or improve a residence and to obtain money for related needs.
Miss May Norris Iris Stager and Ruth Kizer hosted a farewell party for Frances Wall at the Kizers home on Wednesday night. Twenty two high school students attended and exchanged rhymed cards. The evening included games and a luncheon featuring sandwiches pickles Waldorf salad pineapple ice and cake.
Miss Katherine Newsom acted as hostess at a banking party Friday night at her parents home. Eleven girls played roles in a mock wedding while toasting marshmallows and popping corn, with music by both vocal and instrumental performers. A three course breakfast followed at nine in the morning.
Mrs Margaret Morton hosted a gathering with the same group of girls appearing at previous social events. The event featured informal conversations, shared refreshments, and a sense of continuity among attendees.
At a Nickelo party, ten pennies were given to each girl. Even-numbered participants prepared the first course while odd-numbered girls prepared the second. The event concluded with prophecies for the honor guest.
Mr and Mrs Fred Catt of near Arlington celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering of relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Heisner and son, Mr and Mrs William Stanley, Mrs Creek, Anderson, and many others. Several nice presents were received.
Bargain offer for a home cook stove featuring a reservoir and warming oven. Contact S. Iv Newsom for details and price.
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