Local standings and notices from Rush County scene
Town listings show Thresha Loudenback and Emma Earnest among top contestants with scores around 1781 and 1194 as August entries mix with social notes. The column captures names, illness updates, purchases, farm and shop chatter, and upcoming events at Sharer Hardware and local fairs along with routine canning season notices and wedding party host remarks.
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Thresha Loudenback
Goldie Dalrymple
Moretses
Emma Earnest
Cececcesces
Donnie Price
Mary. Herkless
Bertha Kennedgy
Hallie Retherford
Bessie Nelson
Eva McFatridga
Ava Dowmecs
Ethel Earnest
Ramona Norris
Cae
Flora Earnest
Stella Pearson
Ethel Johnson
Deateteeen Aona Richev
Cora Retherford
Lis
Addie Reddick
Wilma Bundy
Jennie ‘Ferry
Rhoda Fears
Coroner Rules Norman Cook Death Foul Play Suspected
Coroner W. S. Coleman of Rush County rules Norman Cook died from gunfire at 12 10 p m with a 38 caliber and a 32 caliber revolver in someone else s hands and says a neck cut from a razor was caused by an unidentified person The testimony of witnesses is attached and the coroner notes no determination of the razor wielder.
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J. W
Colemar
Rush County
Norman Cook
Coleman
WOTISE OF SETTLEMENT FROM MEAT BUSINESS FIRM
A 1905 notice from Mans FirzeD & Stewart requests all who are indebted to call and settle immediately as they announce their last day in the meat business. The notice is dated August 25, 1905.
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Mans Firzed & Stewart
Carthage
New Band to Play Four State Fair Concerts This September
J S Duss, a millionaire bandmaster, brings a fifty-man ensemble to the Indiana State Fair for four popular programs at the grandstand during the week of September 11. Duss, famed for rebuilding Harmony Society finances and leading a major band career, will headline a tour rooted in popular tunes.
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J. S. Duss
America
Duss
Penn
Pittsburg
Harmony Society
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Peculiar Disappearance Promises Relief From Pills
J D Runyan of Butlerville claims his indigestion and biliousness vanished after using Dr King's New Life Pills. He reports relief from dizziness stomach pain headache and constipation. Guaranteed at M A McClain's drug store for 25 cents.
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J. D. Runyan
Butlerville, C
Dr. King
M. A McClain’s
Strawberry Plants for Sale by B F Stenger Charlottesville Ind
Thrifty strawberry plants in various varieties offered by B F Stenger. Call or write Charlottesville Indiana or leave orders at the office. Prompt delivery.
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B. F. Stenger
Charlottesville
Ind
Westland WCTU to Hold Contest at Sugar Grove Church
The Westland WCTU will sponsor a contest and ice cream supper at Sugar Grove church on Saturday evening August 26. Everyone is invited and the contest is free.
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A Cottman
Richmond
Reg Cottman
Westland W. C. T. U
Sugar Grove Church
Everbody
Epworth League
Fletcher M. E. Church
Band Concert a Success in Sumner Public Square
The Sumner Band concert on Saturday drew a large crowd, filling Public Square and spilling into side streets. Damp air muted the sound, but few protests emerged as music captivated attendees from 1 to 10:30 P.M. Tomorrow Glenwood Band will give the second concert, signaling a growing citywide musical awakening sparked by local business leaders.
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Sumner
Band
Glenwood Band
Leaving Carthage for Marion Prompts Farewell Note
Mr and Mrs C V Stephens plan to move to Marion in three weeks marking the end of six years in Carthage jewelry. Their churchwork and social involvement are highlighted as they accept a lucrative offer from J L Whisler in Marion, with best wishes from the community.
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R E Henley
Denver
C. V. Stephens
Carthage
Marion
Mr. Stephens
Stephens
J.L. Whisler
Social Reception Honoring Visitors at Wooten Home
A large 8 to 11 pm reception at Mr. and Mrs. L B Wooten's home featured Miss Helen Sharer of Oxford Ohio and Miss Hazel Parnell of Greenfield, with Amy and Camilla Winslow. Parnell visits Elvira Wooten. Sharer visits the Winslows. Guests praised the parlor entertainments and lawn veranda socializing amid sherbet and cake.
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L. B. Wooten
J. P. Winslow
Helen Sharer
Oxford
Ohio
Hazel Parnell
Greenfield
Amy
Camilla Winslow
Miss Parnell
Elvira Wooten
Miss Sharer
Winslow
Henley Promoted to Farm Star Editor Role
L W Henley son of a local Henley firm has been named managing editor of the Farm Star. He has served as commercial editor of the Indianapolis Morning Star since its founding and will replace Earl E Magelin. His starting salary is forty five dollars weekly. friends here applaud the promotion.
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Indianapolis Commercial
Henley
Co. Henley
le. Wasi
Dffiects
Stock Exchange
Farm Star
Indianapolis Morning Star
Earl E. Magelin
Private Banks Given a Jolt by Indiana Tax Board
The Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners increased the assessment of Greenwood Banking Company from 7485 to 25760 on appeal from Johnson County Board of Review. The higher board ruled other cash on hand and deposits belonging to a private bank, when held by other banks, are assessable.
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Indiana
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Greenwood Banking Company
Board of Review
Johnson County
State Board
Rushville
Big Fair Vaudeville Sets Rich Indiana State Fair Week
At the Indiana State Fair the September 11 week offers free vaudeville acts before the grand stand between races. Dare Devil Castellané rides a bicycle down a steep incline and jumps gaps while the Nelson family performs live in an eleven member act. Tony Rider presents Monkey Circus on horizontal bars. The Ward trio performs ladder feats and Primrose Rohloff entertain with Chinese acrobatics. The Nelsons alone cost the Board $1000 for the week, marking the most expensive outdoor talent lineup yet.
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Dass
New York
Castellané
Ward
Primrose
Rohloff
State Board of Agriculture
Nelson
Board
Notice of Settlement for Hill and Gear Debtors
Notice to all persons owing debts to the firm Hill & Gear to call and settle at once. Hitt & Gear.
Depot Move Sought After Wreck Report
Superintendent Wittenberger of the C H D requests a new depot at Rushville after reporting the local depot was too badly wrecked to repair. The telegraph office was moved back. plans for the new depot are not yet known as work begins.
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Wittenberger
Rushville
Seed Wheat For Sale Fine Rudy Wheat Crop Yield
Seed wheat available at 1.00 per bushel with strong yield history of eighty bushels per acre. Sample offered at W I Sharer's Hardware Store. Contact Ep N Hit for details and ordering.
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W. I. Sharer
Ep. N. Hit
Orders for Settlements at Nelson and Johnson
All persons knowing themselves indebted to Nelson and Johnson for meat, etc, are requested to call and settle at once, as I retain all accounts for the above firm. Cuas Nelson.
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Nelson & Johnson
Notice of Settlement by P. J. Sattler
All those indebted to P. J. Sattler for farming implements twine oil and similar items are asked to call and settle by September 1 1905 as I must make my report.
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P. J. Sattler
Tin Cans and Glass Fruit Jars Prominently Sold at Sharer’s Hardware
Sharer’s Hardware features a broad stock of tin cans and glass fruit jars, inviting home canners and cooks to stock up. The shop emphasizes reliability, variety, and affordable prices for everyday kitchen needs.
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Sharer’s
Sharer
Sharer’s Hardware
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E D Lewis
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Florence Miner
DM McCorkle
Ruth Whitely
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Chas O Whitely
Nellie Lineback
Clias White
Philadelphia
Ira McCarty
Ft Collins, Colorado
J. H. McCarty
RH Mill
Decoram Wilkes
Gertrude Henley
E. J Dunn
Howard Henley
Atlantic City
N. J
Mary King
Indianapolis
Grace King
Greencastle
Clinton Whisler
Wabash
C V Stephens
Arthur Lineback
Bertha Dillman Jones
Louise
Shaw Mississippi
W H Sharer
Rude Bros
Alma Braden
Baird
Lewisville
Lafayette
Stanley & Coleman
Una Cox
Chas Foust
MF Lovett
John Winslow of
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Mattie Bentley
David Tarbet
John Tarbet
Jevi Binford
John Duncan
Chas Whitely
Elisha Phelps
Mexico
Jesse Ruby
Rock Island
Alt Springfield
Ruby
Will J Henley
Chicago
Ed N Hill
US Board & Paper Co
Benton Henley
Ed Adkins
Charles S Hill
Moscow
Flatrock
Jim” Adams
James Forbes
Mansfield and Stewart
Mears Mansfield & Stewart
Forbes
Cook
Wotise
L. W. Henley
Rush
E. D. Lewis
R. H. Hill & Co
W. H. Sharer
Carthage Telephone Co
M. F. Lovett
R. E. Henley
R. Ray Johnson
L. R. Wooten
A. O. Hill
M. A. McClain
C. E. Rhoades
F. Kennedy
A. C. Jones
Butler M’fg. Co
Henley Bros
S. L. Newsom
Cox & Beck
F. L. Phelps
W. H. McCullough
Drayman
F. M. Miller
Central
L. D. Gardner
J. A. Lineback
R. C. Hill
H. G. Rawls
James Carfield
Eva Johnson
Henley & Anderson
Irvin M. Hill
Tioner
Hill & Gear
Hitt
Cuas Nelson
New Management
West Mill Street
Joe Johnson
East Mall
Chas. Nelson
Josera
Douglas Morris
Circuit Court
Albert White
Harvey T, White
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