01 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
1
The Beaton Stars bring a top class show to Carthage at the school hall on Tuesday evening December 5th at 8. Doors open 7. Prices 35 25 20 and 10 cents with all seats reserved. Tickets available at McCarty's Drug Store.
A letter to the public pleads with parents to stop youth from desecrating River Side Cemetery. The author laments tombstone damage and warns that stone coping and ironwork are fragile, urging respectful conduct at the burial ground and recalling the brevity of life.
The ceremony took place Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Siler on Walnut street. The couple are the couple's only daughter Miss Anda and A C Jones both local young people. Rev T J Anthony of the M E church officiated. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Jones left for Indianapolis and will reside in Carthage.
The Rushville ad notices various local figures visiting Indianapolis and Alexandria, selling firearms, gun accessories, and horse gear at Hill Bros and W. H. Sharer. References to Dr. Gear's visit, Miss Lulu Dillman and Miss Winifred Hill, and Shoppe items like Mackintoshes, drop head sewing machines, and overcoats appear alongside sale pitches and store guarantees.
A wedding took place yesterday at the home of Wissom just east of Washington schoolhouse. The groom, who resides in Carthage Indiana, wed the bride who has lived here with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Grissom for several months. The ceremony was performed in the presence of witnesses and the bride wore light blue satin.
Local records agency advertises reduced rates on magazines and publications. Patrons are invited to visit and review sample issues and rate plans.
A local advertisement touts low prices on mittens and gloves, heavy boots, and leather shoes with deep discounts. Seasonal carpet deals promise substantial savings, offering various carpet and matting options at reduced yard prices, including calicoes and ginghams at bargain rates.
A string of brief items covers a fall at the doorstep of 90 year old Uncle William Johnson. Community announcements include requests for baked goods from the Green Front and Baltimore oysters. Visitors and travel notes report several residents visiting Richmond Laurel and Alexandria, with gatherings and needle-work tea at the Phelps home.
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