Sunday Schools Organize Forward Movement In Rush County
Rushville Sunday Schools formed a forward movement with officers elected including President Prof. do UW Seleil e and Sup't Home Dept Mrs Hugh I. Lega. The Christian library bids were opened as 100 books sought for a library fund, and Christmas services were planned with emphasis on giving.
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MetrTo
Russville
Do UW. Seleil
Joe M. Ovg
Delbert A Stewrt
Home
Hugh I. Lega
T. Tescher
C. H. Gilbert
Hatcher
Axtell
Hammond
DuBois
Taylor
Library Committee
Christian Sunday School
Rushville
Library Fund
W. V. Mangrum
Carthage
Ripley Township
W. W. Tevis
Serman
E. E. Huxertrorp
Newsboys and Rural Carriers Embrace Old Country New Year Greeting
In Carthage the newsboys and rural mail carriers honor New Year with a hearty door greeting of prosperity. Patrons respond freely, giving according to means, even a dime. the custom is tied to a code from Europe and the Continent, celebrating faithful service as the year 1906 approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
United States
Carthage
Afc
Prosir New Faur
Sabbath School Event at A. M. E. Church December 24 1904
The Sab bath School children and ladies of the A. M. E. church announce a literary entertainment and social on Saturday evening December 24 1904. Everyone is invited and admission is 5 and 10 cents. By the committee.
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A. M. E. Churcn
Tur
Dissolution of Carfield and Rawls Blacksmiths Firm
Notice that the partnership between Carfield and Rawls blacksmiths of Carthace, Rush County Indiana is dissolved and each partner will run his business separately in individual shops. James Carfield.
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Carfield & Rawls
Blacksmiths
Carthace
Rush County
Indiana
James Carfield
Decision on date set for earliest possible outcome
The decision will be made as soon after this date as possible. All votes sent by mail must be postmarked before 6 p.m. on the 24th to be counted. Ensure your letter is not delayed when posted. No public result will be announced until the next issue dated December 30, 1904.
Prizes Announced For Readers Contest Offerings
A complete ten volume Americanized Encyclopedia Britannica is the first prize with two SL magazines for a year plus a Carthage Record subscription as second prizes. The third prize offers 100 high quality calling cards. Contestants and friends deserve praise as readers decide the winner.
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iZe
Carthage Record
Some Pointers On Subscribers Votes In Xmas Number
Subcribers paying twelve months in advance receive 200 votes the largest total. One vote per penny spent on advertising and job work. Ads under fifty cents not counted. One vote per news item. The date line from the Xmas number adds four votes. No coupon. Votes awarded for all job work if orders placed by 6 pm Saturday Dec 24 1904.
Interest Patrons Rally Behind The Prize Contest
Readers from many districts show keen interest in the ongoing contest as they watch for the first prize. Supporters urge their favorites, while organizers report strong participation and excitement across communities.
Votes for paid in advance subscriptions tip
In arrears voters are urged to send money and cast votes for a preferred contestant. The notice encourages supporting the most popular candidate by paying dues ahead of time.
Electric Bitters Promised To Reclaim Nervous System
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upset. It claims the tonic tones the stomach regulates kidneys and bowels stimulates the liver and cleanses the blood. The product costs 50 cents with a money back guarantee by M A McClain Druggist.
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M. A. McClain
Obituary of Rebecca Pickering of Rush County and Friends faith
Rebecca Pickering born August 24 1824 in Miami county Ohio died December 18 1904 in Carthage Indiana aged 80. She moved at age fourteen with her family to Raysville in Rush County and became the eldest daughter aiding in farm work. She cared for her parents and later aided nephews and nieces, assisted at weddings and births, visited the sick, served on church committees, and embodied Quaker values through steadfast service to family and community. Her life reflected courage practicality and a gentle humor guiding her actions in daily duties and devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Pickering
Miami County
Ohio
Carthage
Indiana
Rush County
Raysville
Rebecca
Joe
Sthie
High School Entertainment at Columbia Wall Friday Evening
High school literary society plans a regular program this afternoon after noon. School closes at 3 p m. Miss Binford, a Greenfield High School pupil, visited the schools Tuesday. Supt Mangrum and wife hosted the Senior class last Friday. Chapel on Wednesday focused on work suitable for primary pupils. Teachers will spend holidays at their homes. School closes today until Tuesday Jan 3.
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Columbia Wall
Dee
High School Literary Society
Miss Binford
Greenfield High School
Supt
W. V. Mangrum
Christmas promotions and sales dominate Fletcher notes
Saturday Dec 24 1904 readers learn of furniture at cost sales at Sheilers and related closing out offers. Town updates cover visits in Indianapolis Terre Haute and New Castle plus a Christmas contest closing at six. Social events include church dinners Sunday School class entertainments and a parsonage gathering with games and a decorated Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher M. E. Church
J. T. Scull
Bess Miller
Reunion Postponed for North Carolina Alumni in 1905
The Board of Managers for the North Carolina Reunion postpones the second reunion of non resident native North Carolinians to 1905 due to a political year. The 1905 event aims to engage all sections of the state and benefit both resident and non resident NC families. Proceedings of the first reunion are delayed but being prepared for subscribers, Crarves D. McIver chairman Greensboro NC.
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Board of Managers
North Carolina
Crarves D. McIver
Greensboro
N. C
Saint Nicholas and the Santa Claus legend
The piece reflects on Santa Claus's enduring presence in American life, tracing the name to St. Nicholas of 4th century Asia Minor. It recounts a tale of three gold purses given to three poor maidens, a tale linked to why gift giving at Christmas exists, and notes the German December 6 feast of St. Nicholas.
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Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Asia Minor
Carl
Carlos
Charles
Maria
Marie
Mary
Germany
Philadelphia Ledger
Death of Jesse Morris at 85 in his son’s home
Jesse Morris known as Tinele died last Sunday night at his son Henry Morris’s home after a fall caused a broken hip four weeks prior. He was 85. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 at the Friends Church by Rev. Chas Evite. Interment followed at Friends Cemetery. obituary to appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Henley
Dolphin Roberts
Bryan Brooks
Holt Room
Chas. H. Johnson
New Castle
W. S. Johnson and
Johnson
Sylvester Eve Customs and Superstitions in Germany
New York Tribune describes German Sylvester Eve celebrations on December 31 including balls and merriment. It notes customs such as hot lead shapes, walnut-shell divination, slippers predicting marriages, and sealed good-omen cards, linked to Constantine and Sylvester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constant
Germany
Sylvester
England
Frame
Constantine
New York Tribune
Christmas Dinner Prank Ends With Sheriff Feasting
In a humorous tale from Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly a deputy deacon and deacons gather for a sheriff hosted Christmas dinner at a cabin. The preacher blesses the meal as guests marvel at a spread of chicken possum meat and turkey. The sheriff jokes about pranks and admits the deacon’s hunger has been satisfied by the festive feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Frank Leslie
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Sunday School Department
Timothy Standby
Clark
Trumbull
Hamill
Schauffler
Harrison
Lottie Billman
Cessies
Rhea Barber
Anewenner Eevenes
Lois Hill
Ae Tees
Russell Publow Sen Eeee
Nettie Parish
Elvira Wooten
Elsie Wall
Clara Bell Sipe
Sheilers
R. F. Beegan
Wabash
Mrs. C. G. Hill
Indianapolis
Sheiters
Zella Wrennick
Terre Haute
J. R. Wrennick
Charlottesville
W. T. Hill
Nellie Gilliam
Allie Gilliam
Modoc
F. H. Folsom
Omaha, Neb
Mr. Folsom
R. H. Hill & Co
Katherine Julian
Flatrock
John
George Julian
C. R. Keller
Muncie
M. E. Church
Mr. Win. Johnson
Mrs
Della Johnson
Lewisville
Lou Hill
Greenfield
Butler Hill
R. H. Hill & Co’s
Jane Bundy
Wil Skinner
Joe Clark and
Lauters
Donnie Price
R. H. Hill & Co's
Sandy Mahan
Joe Michael
Milton Herkless
Glen Rawls
Tull
Judkins
Dr. Tull
Fairland
D. C. Benjamin
Newsums
James Parnell
Western Grove
L. R. Wooten
Fletcher M. E
D. ©. Benjamin
H. G. Rawls
Friends
Mary M. “Gause
Eunice S. Phelps
China
Ida S. Henley
W. W. Tindall
Indiana Health Officers School
State Board of Health
Jeff Dalrymple
J. A. Sipe
Family
Bert Henley
Woodlawn Avenue
Henley
Prudential Life Insurance Company
The
New Telephone Company
Geo. Henley
Rawls
Alhambra Opera House
Knightstown
Merry Christmas
R. Wooten
Saint Nicholas the Good
Children of America
J. J. Anderson
Hartford Fire Insurance Company Insurance Co
North America
J. L. Hubbard
Jesse Morris
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