Three Richmond youths die in Cedar Springs crossing accident
Last Friday evening near Cedar Springs two young Richmond couples Miss Mayme Hill and Bertha Hill with John T. Moore and Charles Sherer were killed instantly when their buggy halted on a sharp curve crossing as a westbound train approached. Miss Bertha Will was seriously injured but expected to recover. Funeral services were held for Moore and Sherer after their deaths, while the incident cast gloom over Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Springs 2
Richmond
John T. Moore
Charles Sherer
Mayme
Bertha Hill
Cedar Springs
New York Limited
New Paris
Bertha Will
Moore
C. O. Whitely
Mayme Mill
Mr. Sherer
Carthage
Prize cattle win at state fair and World’s Fair shows
Prizes won by the herd belonging to Prof. William Hill were first shown at Sedalia Missouri’s state fair. Hugh Miller, in charge, telegraphed that Cecil won a championship prize worth $50. The herd earned two first prizes and four second prizes totaling about $200. The prize herd will be shown at the World’s Fair in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hii
Sedalia
Hugh Miller
Prof. Hill
Cecil
St. Louis
Farmers Station Weather and Social Notes
Five rain fell Friday and Friday night with wind that toppled corn. Local residents visit relatives in Manila and Switz ern County. Wheat was poor this season and prices low. A hog load shipped to Cincinnati on Thursday. Community members called on Frank Whitton and wife Sunday evening. Church attendance and dinner at Carthage noted. Several locals attended a family dinner with a list of attendees from Farmers Station and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brooks
Frank Woodard
Cambridge
Frank Whitton
Farmers Station
Jess Smith
Wim. Nibarger
Grant City
Rev. Ward
Wm. Tipton
Knightstown
Riley Laman
Dublin
New Superintendent Mangrum Arrives With Family
Prof and Mrs W V Mangrum arrived in town Wednesday evening and took over the former superintendent’s home. Mangrum is a young, well regarded educator with prior posts at Terre Haute Normal and Waveland schools. He was married August 17 to Grace Harris of Cloverdale Indiana and they plan to reside in the prepared new home as they settle into the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Mangrum
Wf. Scholl
Mangrum
Ile
Normal
Terre Maute
Waveland
Grace Harris
Cloverdale
Ind
Indiana State Fair Dates and $30,000 in Prizes
The Indiana State Fair will be held in Indianapolis from September 12 to 16. Prizes totaling 30,000 are offered across departments including Racing 10,090 and Beef and Dairy Cattle 6,200. Free specialty acts, a 30‑member Indianapolis Military Band, and other attractions are planned. prize lists are available by mail to Secretary Charles Downing in Room 14 State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Holloway
Dave Devil Tiden
Mile Zoar
Rice
Adam
Reckjaw
Charles Downing
State House
Ltd
List of Teachers for Carthage Public Schools Opening
The School Board named the teaching staff for the upcoming Carthage public schools opening September 12. W V Mangrum at Fort Branch Indiana as principal E M McBride at Wattsville Indiana Miss Lydia Rogers assistant Montague Michigan Miss Celia Judy grades 6 and 7 Carthage Indiana Miss Carrie Kitchen grades 4 and 5 Rushville Indiana Miss Addie L Coffin grades 3 and 2 Carthage Indiana Miss Edith Caldwell grades unknown Miss Sadie W Whitney music and drawing Orland Indiana M D Michael janitor Carthage Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Public
E. M. McBride
Prin
Wattsville
Lydia Rogers
Montague
Mich
Celia Judy
Carthage
Carrie Kitchen
Rushville
Ind
Addie L. Coffin
Edith Caldwell
Sadie W. Whitney
Orland
M.D. Michael
Meat market change as Mansfield and Stewart take over
E L Archey sells the West Mill Street meat market along with goodwill to J O Mansfield of Newcastle and Ed Stewart of Greenfield. Possession begins Monday August, new firm name pending. Mansfield brings meat trade experience. families will move when housing is found. Local paper welcomes the new owners and wishes them success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Archey
West Mill Street
J. O. Mansfield
Newcastle
Ed Stewart
Greenfield
Mansfield
Messrs
Stewart
Investment scam targeting readers by promising shares
A dubious letter offers to sell 100 shares of an enterprise at one tenth value, urging immediate mail order investment of ten dollars. Signed by Robert Stewart Kennedy, it promises ongoing returns and asks recipients to join a customer list, with a cryptic business claim and vague safeguards. The text also advertises a Fifth annual excursion to the Soldiers Home in Marion Indiana via the Big Four on August 30th, with train details from Carthage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers Home
Marion
Indiana
Big Four
Carthage
M- Fere
Judge Henley Elected General Counsel for Chicago Terminal Co
Judge William J. Henley, an appellate court judge from this district, has been elected General Counsel and Vice President of the Chicago Terminal Company. He is expected to resign from the bench to assume these duties, a position described as important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Henley
Chicago Terminal Company
Work on School Building Preparations for Opening Day
Work on the school building is in underway in preparation for the opening day September 12. The floors have been oiled and cleaned, the office floor painted, and furnace repairs are being conducted by Irv. M. Hil. The building presents a pleasing appearance and much credit is due Mr. Michael for his janitorial efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inderway
Irv. M. Hil
Michael
Married couple Earl Binford and Dorris Roland wed in Knightstown
Earl Binford of Westland and Dorris Roland of Charlottesville married Wednesday evening at 8 in a Friends church ceremony conducted by Rev. Oscar Moon. The couple, both Hancock County teachers, will reside near Westland and begin a long, prosperous life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Binford
Westland
Dorris Roland
John Roland
Charlottesville
Oscar Moon
Friends Church
Knightstown
Hancock County
Binford
Public sale at Elmdale Farm near Arlington on Sept 15
Auction lists horses and mule team, 13 head cattle including 4 fresh cows, 1 Jersey cow, 1 half Jersey heifer, 1 polled Durham bull, 165 hogs plus 2 beech wood cords, 11 acres corn, 10 bushels clover seed, farming implements, and household goods. Terms cash under $508, credit to Sept 1 1905 with interest and discounts. sale starts 10 a.m. at Elmdale Farm 312 miles NW of Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmdale Farm
Arlington
Franklin BM. E. Church
Carthage
Jake Allistop
Yorkshire
Thomas Kennedy
Frep Carr
K. B.coutins
Tribby
Democratic County Convention Opens in Rushville
Democrats of Rush County meet at the Opera House in Rushville tomorrow at 10 00 a m to nominate candidates for county offices for the November election. Two speakers will address the convention Hon John W Kealing of Indianapolis and Mr Aschuler former Illinois gubernatorial candidate will open the campaign in Rush County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Opera House
Rushville
John W. Kealing
Indianapolis
Aschuler
Illinois
Rush Co
Township Teacher's Preliminary Institutes
Preliminary Institutes have been arranged in the township as follows Ripley Posey and Walker at ArIngen ton Wednesday Sept 7 Center and Washington at Mays September 8 Orange Anderson and Richland at Milroy Friday Sept 9 Noble Union Jackson and Rushville at Rushville Saturday Sept 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Posey
Walker
Aringeton
Center
Washington
Mays
Orange
Anderson and
Richland
Milroy
Noble
Union
Jackson
Rushville
Death of Fred Carrol Aged 21 in Knightstown
Fred Carrol aged 21 died Sunday evening at his Knightstown home from tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carrol
Knightstown
Carthage Greys Lose Turbulent New Salem Tilt
The Carthage Greys travel to New Salem and fall 14 to 13 after a chaotic start in which players were immersed and overturned. Beber, Zike and Sharer star in batting. New Salem fans rally as Fisher strengthens their mound. Next, Carthage routs Morrison Reds 24 to 6 at school grounds with Hamilton and Fablow among top hitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Greys
New Salem
Greya
Battery
Fisher
Rushville
Fish
Greys
Beher
Beber
Herbie
Zike
Carthage
Publow
Porter
Morrison Reds
Greenfield
Reds
Hamilton
Grover
Handilyon
Ife
Fablow
Parish
Basy
Hite
Pablow
Alexander
Sharer
Helbig
Urpire
Poston
Gas Well Shot Wednesday by Miss Bertha Henley
The Walnut street Gas and Oil Company drilled a new gas well by Ed Ad king and shot it Wednesday at one o'clock. Miss Bertha Henley dropped the go devil, triggering water and debris as gas flow proved strong with nitro glycerine used. Trenton rock was reached at 820 feet with 15 further feet sunk. no oil indications were found, delaying any Kardtown oil boom in favor of Knightstown for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Adking
Walnut Street Gas and Oil Company
Bertha Henley
Hiram Henley
Trenton
Carthage
Knightstown
Advertiser Receives Mail Letter From Prominent Jeweler
A popular and enterprising jeweler, CG Stephens, reports receiving via the United States mails a short time ago a letter addressed to him. The note suggests a promising opportunity tied to advertising. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Stephensour
United States
Advertising Firm Leader Gains National Reputation
Mr. Stephens promotes advertising as a business proposition and his extensive campaigns earned him national recognition. Decoram Wilkes, owned by Hi Hill, ran fourth at Saginaw Michigan with a 91131 heat. later fifth at Bay City on a fast sandy track. Decoram may enter Rushville Shelbyville and State Fair if fit, with expectations for continued strong performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Post Office
Decoram Wilkes
8, Hi
Hill
Saginaw
Mich
Bay City
Decoram
Rushville
Shelbyville
State Fair
Various Local Visitors And Health Notes In Westfield
Local notes report Mrs Georgia Ward returning from Indianapolis and several visitors from Columbus and Grant County. Health updates include Mrs Tibbetts improving, Mrs Niberger’s death, and Mrs Hardesty's illness. Community events mention camp meeting preparations at Cleveland with dining facilities and tubular well under construction, plus funeral attendances and wedding news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
J. T. Barret
Tabernacle
Des Moines Merchant Promotes Stomach and Liver Tablets
Local advertisement endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for liver derangement and constipation. L Andrews of Des Moines Iowa recommends the product, with J U McCarty & Son listed as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
L . Andrews
Des Moines
Iowa
J. UL. McCarty
Williams Company Funds Trip for Popularity Winners
Floyd Brinkman of the Journal, Jessie Kurtz of the Central Union and western Union office, and Rev J F Radcliff will attend the world’s fair at the Geo Williams Company expense. They won the popularity contest as most popular man, most popular young lady, and most popular preacher. Kurtz received 20 014 votes. Brinkman 5. Radcliffe 41s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Brinkman
Journal Force
Jessie Kurtz
Central Union and Western Union
J. F Radcliff
Geo. Williams Company
Radcliffe
Town Notes Highlight Local Health and Visits
Mrs. Will Porter near town suffers malaria fever. Dr. F. M. Miller visited Indianapolis friends Sunday. Arthur Lineback traveled to Indianapolis midweek. Amos Gates builds a tenant house on his farm north of town. Ward Cooper of Markleville stayed with cousin Miss Rhea Barber. Rubert Morrison of Greenfield visits uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Van Hood. Ley Gurley of Charlottesville bought 1024 acres of Oliver Brown farm near Walnut Ridge. Mrs. Walt Hill and sons return to Indianapolis with Miss Bertha Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ward Cooper
Markleville
Rubert Morrison
Greenfield
Mrs. van Hood
Ley Gurley
Charlottesville
Oliver Brown
Walnut Ridge
Racehorse Fantine Wins Galesburg Race in Big Purse
J. I. McCarty and Son advertise Foley remedies for asthma and kidney diseases alongside news that Fantine owned by Walter Newlin won first prize in a Galesburg Illinois race with a $3000 purse and a 2:00 time. Walter Newlin expresses pride in Fantine’s performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. 1. McCarty & Son
Fantine
Walter Newlin
Galesburg
Walter
Brights
J. H. McCarty & Son
Local Notices of Visits and Excursions Include Cincinnati Trip
M. D. Michael plans a bicycle tour to Greenwoy and Southport to visit friends. Miss Erma McCarty visits Roushville and stays with Mr and Mrs Homer Powell. Grand Excursion to Cincinnati on Sunday Aug 28 with special train from Carthage at 7 39 am fare 195. Miss Mary E Warner returns to Kansas City Mo to teach. Community health ad for Rob Kidney Care. J H McCarty & Sag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma McCarty
Roushville
Mrs
Homer Powell
Cincinnati
Boston
Carthage
Mary E. Warner
B. Hill
Kansas City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grace
Fe Ewing
Fanny
Manilla Sundsy
Wi Panley
Switzerland
Caun'y
Price & Murphy
Riley Layman
Mary Brooks
Mr. Lewitt
J. F. Leisure
Tarn
Eva Mifea
Anderson
John Ewing
R. #. Whitton
Daughtr
Dilla
Ann Kennedy
Mrs. W. V. Mangrum
Fort Branch
Robert Stewart Kennedy
South Third Street
Philadelphia
Will J. Henley
Council of Chicago Terminal Co
R. Earl Binford
Miss Dorris Roland
Hancock Co
Democratic Co. Covention
Beason
McFatridge
Coorser Orssese Rhoades
Eee Newcom
Greenfield Reds
Aisefork
Charlottsville
Georgia Ward
John McCorkle
Bert Herkless
Misa Hazel McCorkle
Miss Pearl Pearson
Ralph
Grant County
J.C. Pratt
Leota Oldham
Patton White County
Mrs. Wi] McGraw
Florence
Greenfield Sunday
C.O. Whitely
Miase
Edith
Hettie Hunt
Clara Fries
Cyntha Peacock
Hunt Farm
Tibbetts
Centerville
Mallie Harrison
Noblesville
Mrs. Bull, Roberts
Mrs. Cross
Clifford
Char Ne
Pearl
el Cross
Henderson
Joseph Shultz
Mrs. Sipe
Willow
J. A. Crafft
Stella Newhouse
Bessie Hatfield
Byran Ferguson
Marion Philpott
Juna and
Ora Ferguson
Marion Sonntag
Claude Lane
Baby Ray
Charlie Croga
R. R
John Fry
Thomas Lambert of
Knox
Minnie Staley
Catherine Foley
Passage
James Foley
Miss Grace Lane
Morton Stanley
May Manlove
Knoxville, Tenn
Samuel Walker
Mra
Bert Carroll
Vina Carroll
Judge Barnard
New Castle
Isabel Griffin
Spiceland
Dr. Cox
Lizzie Hardesty
Lon Foust
Geo. W. Williams & Co
Mies
Wrigley’s Perfumes
M. A. McClain
R. E. Henley
Bryces Bread
J. L. Hobbard
Will Porter
F. M. Miller
Shesler’s
Arthur Lineback
Amos Gates
Lillian Freehart
Lillian Sharer
William. Henley
John T. Lindley
Thornton
Eunice Phelps
Frank Coffin
Zella Ralston
McCorkle
Walt Hill and
Joe Michael
Iali
Butler Mfg. CO
M. D. Michael
Greenwoy
Southport
Rob Kidney Care
J. H. McCarty
Sag
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!