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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
2
Forecasts suggest a white Christmas may occur after all with cold fronts and winter weather patterns likely bringing snow or sleet across portions of the region. Meteorologists caution of varying accumulations and urge travelers to prepare for slick roads.
The writer laments heavy snow improving Christmas cheer while town officials fail to help merchants with hitching and water supply remains scarce as cisterns and wells run dry across the county.
The writer questions the town board’s awareness of eminent domain for public use. They suggest finding suitable sites for hitching racks and urge action, criticizing inaction and demanding energy to locate proper sites.
Dads offer the ground as the reason for not providing hitchracks amid summer’s fine soil, insisting businessmen cannot swallow the excuse. The tongue in cheek remark contrasts seasonal conditions with expected community improvements.
The snow provides nourishment where wheat was planted well and has taken root, helping crops. It also settles dust and improves road conditions for hauling, a rare convenience after years of poor surfaces.
Vague remarks speak of a town board giving Carthage a gift amid talk Hodgins may return. Observers note his influence over followers and question the truthfulness of his confessions. The piece hints at a distant teaching role in churches and a sway away from possible Carthage prospects.
J G Glack superintendent of Prunty town West Virginia writes that after trying all other advertised cough medicines Foley's Honey and Tar is chosen exclusively as the most effective and harmless remedy for the school. J H M Carty & Son druggists note endorsement.
The Who's Popular Contest closes Saturday Dec 24 1904. A child showing signs of croup should get Cham berlain's Cough Remedy at once to prevent the attack. It is pleasant and safe to take and sold by J H McCarty & Son. Mr George Laramore, a temperance worker on the Phalanx of Indianapolis, was here on business Friday. Foley's Kidney Cure can cure a kidney or bladder trouble if used in time.
Fletcher M. E Church hosts Sunday School at 9 30 and morning and evening preaching, Junior League, Epworth League, and mid week prayer. Friends Church lists Bible School at 9 45 and worship at 11, youth groups, Gospel Service, and Thursday prayer. East Street Church of Christ notes services on first and third Sundays with choir on Friday. Wesleyan Methodist outlines Sunday services, Sunday School and alternate Sunday preaching, prayer meeting Tuesday.
Dwight Holford reflects on God’s works from mountain framing to sun’s polish and sea’s groaning. He sees divine order in creation, justice in the cross on a mountain crest, and the belief that Christ’s death makes man perfect.
The first 1905 meeting will be at Ida S Henley’s home January 15. Program includes devotional, responses, current events, Japan’s location climate rivers soils landscapes earthquakes and industries, Lizzie P Hill on Japan, Mary M Gause on Japan’s influence on its future, Mary L Hubbard music and a Japanese tea. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended for early signs of illness. Sold by J H McCarty & Son.
F Bill reports on Civil War era items linked to Emily Hill now of Saratoga California and her aunt Mrs Levi Scott formerly of Carthage. The piece mentions Sarah Brown descendant of John Brown and notes how his raid and execution are remembered by old soldiers and residents in Santa Clara Valley and Baltimore.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headaches and bowel and liver troubles. Sold for 25c at McClain’s Day Store with claims of thorough relief.
A society note on using ferns from warmhouses and autumn leaves as Christmas decorations, their preservation and stylish wrapping of gifts. It also shares a whimsical tale of love and discord, plus a lighthearted quip from Mrs. Torkins about Christmas gifts and poker chips.
The list features Celery Consommé Roast Turkey Chicken Rice Croquettes Sweet Potatoes Baked Onions Parsnips Egg Salad Pickles Salted Almonds Mince Pie Plum Pudding Nuts Candies Raisins Orange Ice Coffee 8 Olives Cold Turkey Escaloped Oysters Cold Slaw Raisin Brown Bread Cranberry Jelly Pineapple Ice Assorted Cakes Coffee
T R Beall of Beall Mist reports his wife showed consumption symptoms last fall. After trying many remedies she began improving with Dr King’s New Discovery, using four bottles to complete a cure. Druggist M A Mc Clain guarantees it, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar with trial bottles free.
Don’t be imposed by substitutes offered for Fotey's Hone and Tar. New 12 month subscriptions paid in advance would help your favorite mount the ladder. M. H. Marson has secured a position in a furniture store at Muncie.
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