22 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
1
The piece recalls Jake Mueller raking clover hay on a sunny day with a mule. The mule spurred into action, bees swarmed, and the sulky rake was scattered across the hay. The narrative, written in a folksy tone, preserves quiet rural memory.
A brief notice lists good grade clover seed offered by QO W Ricutsr in Carthage Lud. The fragment implies local commerce but provides limited details on price or contact.
On a Saturday J L Stough owner of New Castle Plumbing and Supply Co refused a Wisconsin tailor’s offer to make cheaper trousers. He stated he prefers to spend money at home and support local merchants. The incident was noted in the New Castle Democrat.
Rushville Indiana sellers announce a sale of New Floor Indiana Pride to friends and old customers at Carthage. The sale is conducted in cooperation with L. R. Woot en Henley and Anderson and R. E. Henley with Zes' pt C. Ge. Cuark & Sons listed as associates and supporters.
Next Sunday evening the Carthage High School Class of 1904 will hold baccalaureate services at the Fletcher M E church. Prof Elvert Russell of Earlham College will deliver the address. Music by the High School chorus and the Gilee Club. Everyone urged to attend.
C W Schmidt, a city butcher, bought a steer from Horace Wichard of R R No 2 on Tuesday. After slaughter, the animal was found to contain twenty eight nails of various sizes in its stomach. Wichard suggests nails may have fallen from old boards knocked in the barn, later swallowed with feed. The incident is reported in the Democrat.
In a brief note from the event, Miss Hill is described as very popular among attendees, drawing praise for her demeanor and presence at the contest. The report emphasizes the positive reception she received and her standing with the crowd.
About 150 members from 20 lodges attended the Tuesday night ceremony at the hall to confer First and Second Degrees in the Initiates. The Fal mouth team arrived late due to a railroad wreck near Rushville but delivered strong work. A two course supper followed as visiting lodges listed included numerous names from Morristown, Glenwood, Charlottesville and Morgantown among others.
April 30 notice that the Record will establish in the former Snyder's Shoe Shop CG Pit painters work on North Main Street to remodel the building. J F Tweedy has overseen stripping and remodeling to install new floors and solid foundations for presses and engine. May first opening invites friends and patrons to call for first class printing as rooms are prepared.
Aiken, South Carolina, sits on a sand ridge and attracts eastern winter residents. The town, famed for its parks, pristine artesian water, temperate dry climate, and ample amusements, features the Park In the Pines hotel, Palmetto golf links, race tracks, and a rich array of attractions for travelers seeking a southern winter retreat.
Rushville defeated Carthage 3 to 0 after a late rally in the ninth. Geraghty opened scoring early as Rushville led 7 to 0 by the sixth inning, boosted by strong batting. Hinshaw, Beher and Randall Hill stood out in the field while Rhoades struck out ten to dominate on the mound. Carthage plans to play Knightstown next, with practice emphasized as key to improvement.
A catalog of stylish footwear presents Treavy Shoes and Hard Knocks among varied options from the cheapest to the best. It highlights quality dress shoes for service and formal wear, noting a range of styles to suit different occasions and budgets.
Footwear store promotes spring collection inviting customers to explore new shoes. Emphasizes comfort, style, and value with a friendly call to action for shoppers seeking new-season footwear.
The Ripley township Republican Convention held at Town Hall Saturday afternoon elected Rl Stanley chair, R H Hill secretary, and KK Henley and Lilvaro White tellers. Will Henley and Jabin Kk White were nominated for township trustee, with J D White winning 71 to 55 and the motion to unanimous acceptance. Assessor nominees were Reuven B Henley and Enos Costin, with Henley topping Costin 63 to 60. convention adjourned at 2 15 pm after a 30 minute session.
Beach Grove Farm advertises two full blood short horn heifers fresh with calf among a selection of others for sale. Contact via phone LL for details.
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