Local notes and visits from Knightstown to Indianapolis
John Tarbet has lately lost two horses. Many residents list sick days and travels to nearby towns. A shooting match is planned at Arlington, lectures at the M E Church, and multiple visits to Rushville, Indianapolis, and Terre Haute are noted.
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John Tarbet
J. W. Ball
Elam Fletcher
Knightstown
W. I. Sharer
Columbus
Cliff Addison
A. M. Hinshaw
Anderson
Ed Ditner
Knightstown Friends
Arlington
County
W. A. Stockinger
Rushville
Blacksmithing Readiness Pledge by Shoeing and Peepzir
A joint notice states Shoeing and Peepzir Sho Iam are prepared at all times to perform all kinds of blacksmithing work. The declaration emphasizes readiness and versatility in metalworking tasks as a standing commitment.
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Iam
South Market Street
Thos. W. Taylor
Shoeing a Specialty
A short notice notes a trade in horse shoeing focusing on specialty services for horses. The item highlights expert farriers and a shop offering corrective shoeing techniques.
Through Yellow Stone Park lecture at M E Church by Rev Tincher
Fr C H Hill presents an illustrated lecture on Through Yellow Stone Park at the Morristown M E Church next Monday evening. The event features Rev S F Tincher and follows local notices of weather, community activities, and several brief society items from the area.
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Yellow Stone Park
M. E. Church
S. F. Tincher
Fletcher M E Church Notes Sunday Services
Fletcher M E Church announces Sunday service times with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Junior League 7 00 p m Senior League 2 45 p m and midweek prayer Thursday 7 00 p m Pastor J E Coffin extends cordial invitations to all strangers and friends to attend any service The Friends Church sermon Sunday morning will be a character and doctrinal study All are invited
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The
Friends Church
Elegant Carthage residence for sale on corner lot
For sale by C. G. Clark after selling mill property. One of Carthage's best houses on a dry corner lot. Front rooms finished in hard oak with sliding doors, fine mantles, and grates. Modern bath, new sidewalks, recently painted. A bargain.
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Carthage
G. Clark
W I C Holds Humorous Reading Program at Mrs Phelps
The regular W I C meeting at Mrs Phelps on November 24 featured selections from American humorists. Mrs Righter presented E P Dunne, Mrs John Johnson read Edgar Nye, Mrs Campbell read Marietta Hel ley, Mrs Sam Hill read Eugene Field, Mrs A O Hill presented Artemus Ward, and Miss Florence R Henley gave a paper titled An element in humor from the Bigelow Papers to the present.
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Bigelow
Lost spectacles case with Edward’s name
One pair of spectacles in a black case with W M Edward’s name. Finder please leave at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Weaver
Muncie
W.M. Edward
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Ripley and Orange Townships
Real estate transfers list two transactions: Binford Banker McDonald Land Co selling 414 acres in Ripley township to Nathan C Binford for 25000 dollars and Jesse Conn et al selling 50 acres in Orange township to Thomas d Names for 470 dollars.
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Jesse Conn
Thomas d. Names
Orange Towneship
Second Hand Buggy For Sale At Local Office
A good second hand buggy offered cheap. Call at this office for details and to arrange purchase.
Entertained Guests Honor Miss Meleta Suiley in New Castle
Mr and Mrs Thias Tatle entertained Thursday night in honor of Miss Meleta suiley Charley Willis and Mary Wright Wills of New Castle. Those present included Albert Heathcock Rendall Hil Robert Boone Uerman Newsom Albert Hill Joann Wright Ellena Meathcock Mary Poone Osa Watkins Leone Heathcock and many others. Refreshments were served and everyone spent an elyable evening.
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Thias Tatle
Meleta Suiley
Charley Willis
Mary Wright Wills
New Castle
Albert Heathcock
Rendall Hil
Robert Boone
Uerman Newsom
Albert Hill
Joann Wright
Ellena Meathcock
Mary Poone
Osa Watkins
Leone Heathcock
Quinn Buckner
Henry McCullough
John Tutle
Toys and Games at O. 8. Hill's The Record Weekly
Advertises toys games and novelties for all ages at O. 8. Hill's store with a young people's weekly one year subscription offer for 1 dollar.
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O. 8. Hill's
The
Record
Young People’s Weekly
Local Notes on Visits and Property Transfers in Indiana
Charlottesville resident shares a property sale to Conrad Shields. Various visits by residents from Union City Rushville Indianapolis Plainfield Greenfield Zionsville and Greenfield praise church events and a dedication. John Daly elected Justice of the Peace for Jackson Township ready to handle legal matters at the I.O.O.F. building.
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Conrad Shields
Meback
Union City
Woods
Schnylor Rhue
E. St
Robb Gilbert
Rushville
John Lene
Indianapolis
Hattie Shawann
Anthony Siti Loulee Hewitt
Ies
Schuyler Rhue
Dr. Cox
Job Staley
Ohio
Hufford
Greenfield
Ey. Beeson
Friends Church
Paul Gilbreath
Emory Sullivan
Zionsville
King
Rufus Bett
Will McGraw
Florence
Nelle Brown
Orr
de Burriston
Hober
Inpolis
Chas. Learp Suis
John Daly
Jackson Township
School Notes from J H Scholl Varies Program Update
County Supt W A Stockinger visited township schools the first three days of this week. Rush Co Teachers Association elected Prin E A Linning treasurer for the coming year. Schools will close for two weeks Dec 19 and then reopen.
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Dickens
Clara Ross
H. Miner
Uwerhart
E. A. Lanning
D. Froebel
W. P. Williams
J. H. Scholl
Lincoln
Gelia Judy
B. Johnson
Ida L. Ludlow
W. A. Stockinger
Rush Co. Teachers’ Association
Prin. E. A. Linning
Music Club Debuts and Opera Notes Highlight Wagner
Deg 15 event features Miss Manet Ferxson and Miss Florence Unit in German Opera Wagner discussion. Miss Florence Henley sings Mariner's Song from The Flying Dutchman, with Emma Overman and Kizze Cox providing reviews and piano numbers. Performances include Piaad Kolo Spinning Song and Whirl and Twirl vapor from Flying Dutchman. Participants include Mrs. Riley Snail, Miss Margaret Davidson, Miss Lillian Henley.
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Manet Ferxson
Wagner Wagner
Katherine Mirer
Margaret Davidson
Lillian Henley
Election at Carthage Lodge Hall for Trussee seat
An election will be held at Hall of Carthage Lodge No. 255 1.0 O. F. on Tuesday evening December 30 1902 to select one Trussee for the ensuing year. Secretary P J Sattler notes the date December 5 1902.
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Carthage Lodge
Electric Bitters credited by Alabama woman heals years of illness
Mrs S H Newsom of Alabama credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of severe indigestion stomach and liver troubles. She says she can eat heartily now and praises the medicine as a positive cure. Sold for 450 at J Hy McCarty & Son's drug store.
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S. H. Newsom
Ala
J. Hy, McCarty & Son
A Found’s A Pound Debate From a Simple Science View
A New York Press note explains that a pound of feathers weighs more than a pound of lead due to air buoyancy. In air, feathers require a larger mass to balance a pound of lead, and in a vacuum the scales invert to show actual equality.
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New York Press
Flying Fish Wings and Sea Air Legends
A Pearson's feature explains the flying fish, its winglike fins and parachute tails, its short, intermittent flights up to about 500 feet, and how it glides from calm seas to surf. The article compares its aerial ability to otters and penguins, noting wings do not propel.
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Pearson’s
On Time Train Tales From The South
An anecdote from Youth’s Companion recalls a New England traveler praising punctuality only to learn the conductor explains the train is not today’s 11 o'clock but yesterday’s. Tomorrow’s may arrive after.
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New England
Why did they tie him Tommy asks about Nathan Hale statue
Mrs Worth from Brooklyn visits City Mall with nine year old Tommy. He stares at the Nathan Hale statue and asks why he is tied. The mother explains the bronze figure was bound and hanged by soldiers, and thus dead. Tommy repeats his questions as Broadway noise fades behind them.
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Tommy
Marmima
Cear
Mamma
Broadway
New York Times
A Point He Forgot
A small town scaffold of memory unfolds in a courtroom scene as a young lawyer cross examines a farmer witness. The farmer admits lacking a watch and recalls dinner time while the kitchen clock in his home has long shown half past two.
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New York Times
Philosophy Pills and the Old World in a Fire Call
The Atlanta Constitution laments a weary world yet notes when fire breaks out the first instinct is to summon help. It observes ongoing life in an aging land and criticizes those who linger in the past as a train approaches.
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Atlanta Constitution
Deuced outrage over mistaken identity at Brooklyn restaurant
A young man in a dress suit confronts a restaurant proprietor claiming he has been mistaken for a wallah twice. The proprietor, alarmed, vows to stop the issue or risk losing staff, highlighting a tense scene from a Brooklyn Exgle.
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Wallah
Brooklyn
After the Dance Dancers Noted in New York Herald Account
The New York Herald describes a social dance scene where Miss Oliver and Mr Roland discuss dancing quality. Grace Turner partners with Mr Van Twister, praised as the best dancer observed, and observers enjoy watching their performances this evening.
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Oliver
New York Herald
Bride Repeats Woe Over Husband’s Changed Habits
A bride laments marital distance citing her husband’s vanished generosity as he stops leaving change in his pockets. The mother questions how the rift began as the bride recounts the small but telling withdrawal of affection.
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Ady
First French sewing thread factory opened in 1704 Pawtucket
The first factory for the manufacture of cotton sewing thread was located at Pawtucket, R. I., in 1704. A humorous exchange contrasts domestic cooking advice with a New York Ledger joke about boiling eyes.
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Pawtucket, R. L
DeWitts Salve Marketed as Piles Remedy
Chicago firm E C DeWitt & Co promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a specific for piles and skin conditions. The advertisement warns against counterfeit products and urges customers to ask for the genuine DeWitt's salve.
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E.C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Shaking Hands Called Nuisance by Cynic
A San Francisco Chronicle exchange notes that one of the greatest nuisances on earth is the custom of shaking hands with everyone you meet while a friend counters with a brisk Shake assessment.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Strong For the Strong Joke Reveals Home Safe Humor
A Yonkers Statesman quip plays on a student Willie confirming his father keeps a strong box at home. The teacher asks if it holds the limburger cheese, prompting a humorous reply about the family safe.
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Willie
Yonkers Statesman
Notes of Notables Snapshot of 19th Century Figures
Ex President Kruger celebrates 77th birthday in Utrecht on October 10. F L Patton of Princeton University sits for a portrait by Toun W Alexander. Elwell Host of Eau Claire Mich preserves pioneer relics in a log cabin. Rear Admiral Miller to be relieved by Captain MecCalla at Mare Island. Widow of Parson Brownlow alive at 89 amid pension rumor. Emerson Etheridge, Cresden Tenn, dies, a top Whig orator. Anton Hegner, cellist, plays for Danish royals. queen gifts a ring in national colors. John Henry of Tamaqua Pa foresees a flying machine for 100000 prize at world fair airship tournament. Mr Charrington, elder statesman of Parliament, to retire at 85. Jonathan Roberts of Richmond, 91, lifelong resident of birthplace region with 1812 schoolhouse log cabin. 100 feet of his home site marked by log cabin in Indiana.
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Kruger
Utrecht
F. L. Patton
Princeton University
Toun W. Alexander
Elwell
Eau Claire
Mich
Central States
Mervill Miller
Mare Island Navy Yard
B. H. MecCalla
Parson Brownlow
Tennessee
Emerson Etheridge
Cresden
Tenn
Congress
Ile
Anton Hegner
Denmark
John Henry
Tamaqua
Charrington
House of Commons
Mile End
Londo
Jonathan Roberts
Richmond
Indiana
German Gleanings From Dusseldorf and Metz Notes
German notes recount Dusseldorf’s electric plants harbor theater and Rhine steamboats rising to 1183 in 1902 from 467 in 1894. It cites empire religion shares Protestant 625 Catholics 363 Jews 10 others 4. Metz station digs reveal a 428 foot Roman theater. A failed salt sea gold extraction scheme returns $500000 loss. A memorial marks Reil’s grave in Halle, now part of the city’s zoological gardens.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
Owds
Rhine
German Empire
Metz
German Association of Alienists
Reil
Halle
Zoological Gardens
Plays and Players Highlight Latest Theatre Moves
Fred Lennox joins Burgo master company while Pearl Sanders is signed for The Silver Slipper by John C. Fisher. Arthur Byron chosen as leading man for Mary Mannering's season. Henry W Savage controls five companies, smallest fifty eight actors, touring nationwide. Wilson Barrett premieres The Christian King in Bristol. Grace Van Studdiford ends season with Bostonians then European engagement. Orisha Worden, relative of Admiral Worden, acts Nakahira in Around the World In Eighty Days. Lewis Waller wins British rights to M Beaucaire for London. Edgar Selden buys dramatic rights to She Death by Own Action Club and plans state production.
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Fred Lennox
Pearl Sanders
John C. Fisher
Arthur Byron
Mary Mannering
Henry W. Savage
Mr. Wilson Barrett
Bristol
England
Grace van Studdiford
Bostonians
Orisha Worden
Admiral Worden
Nakahira
Cynicisms and social observations in Atchison Globe
An Atchison Globe column reflects on memory and wages, noting that average men would starve if their memory were their only guide. It comments that stomachs lead thinking, warns the dead may be pallbearers, and satirizes secrets after wrongdoing and class contrasts in women of wealth.
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Daug
Atchison Globe
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