Thomas W Henley Celebrates Eighty Third Birthday
Thomas W Henley marked his eighty third milestone on December 22 with a home gathering of his children and grandchildren. Attending were Idelle W S Henley Harvey Catt and their children Fred Frank Arthur Florence Walter, R E Henley family Eunice Publow and Russell Ethel, Benton Henley and Hammel, and S L Newsom with Katherine. A bountiful repast followed as the aged father, newly recovered from illness, and his wife presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Henley
Idelle WS. Henley Harvey Catt
Fred
Frank
Arthur
Florence
Walter
R. E. Henley
Eunice Publow
Russell
Ethel
Benton Henley
Hammel
S. L. Newsom
Katherine
Suit to Set Aside Deeds in Rush County Lands
Ben McFarlan administrator sues to set aside deeds to 131 acres in Rush county from D C Norris to sons Verne Oliver and Ben Norris. Plaintiffs claim deeds value below real worth and made to evade debts. Defendants say full value paid. case continued to next term. Attorneys listed for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben McFarlan
Rush County
D. C. Norris
Verne
Oliver
Ben Norris
Verne Norris
Oliver Norris
Smith Cambern & Smith
Watson Titsworth
Green
Sexton, Sparks, Cullen and
Megee
J. F. Joyce
B. F. Miller
Judge Hoard
Shelbyville
Gas Question Prompts Action by Carthage Natural Gas Co
The company moves to fix gas supply after delayed drilling. Adkins family plans to drill in Trenton Rock within days. Directors are described as representative and inclined to act rightly to prevent past ten days of trouble repeating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Natural Gas Co
Adkins
Trenton Rock
Officials hail San Jose scale solution with lady beetle import
The agricultural department officials led by Secretary Wilson announce a long sought remedy for the San Jose scale. A Chinese lady bird beetle, released under acclimatization plans, is said to devour the scale and curb tree damage, saving American horticulture millions. Dr. C L Marlatt, linked to Kansas State Agricultural College, is noted for entomology work and is a nephew of Rev. A N Marlatt of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Wilson
San Jose
United States
China
Marlatt
Manhattan
Cottrell
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Dr. Marlatt
A. N. Marlatt
Congressman Watson Visits District for Christmas
Congressman Watson arrived from Washington with his son James E. Watson Jr. and planned a Christmas visit. He will go to Winchester to leave his son with grandparents, then be at Richmond tomorrow and return to Rushville Thursday for his holiday vacation. He will address a mass convention at Connorsville on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Watson
Washington
James E. Watson Jr
Watson
Winchester
James Jr
Mr. Watson
Richmond
Rushville
Connersville
Stave Mill Fire Destroys Harris mill building
About 12:30 a m Tuesday Harris Stave Mill burned to the ground after fire alarm. This is the second major blaze at the Harris Bros operation since they took over the mill. Loss estimated at 3500 with 1000 insured by Lancaster Co and 500 each by Hanover Merchant’s and a third company. The proprietors have not decided plans for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Harris Bros
Lancaster Co
Hanover
School Notes From Indianapolis Trip Then Vacation Two Weeks
J H Scholl departs this evening to attend the State Teachers Association in Indianapolis. Vacation for two weeks. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. The note includes readings urging humanity and offering to God, with quotes from Phillips Brooks and Washington Irving about Christmas gifts and the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Scholl
State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Phillips Brooks
Lord Washington Irving
Church Notes Inspire Sunday School Attendance Rise
The Sunday School saw 98 present and a $2.68 collection with Class No. 8 giving $1.25. Miss Anna Marlatt reviewed the lesson. a mid morning treat for classes one through six followed. The morning sermon on “Let us alone” urged avoiding doom while stressing training and prompting a better life. The Junior and Senior Leagues met with strong participation and Miss Ella Marlatt and Mrs. Cora McCarty leading, as the evening service covered the Ten Commandments with emphasis on “Thou shalt not kill.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marlatt
Ella Marlatt
Cora McCarty
Song of America as Recited by James Whitcomb Riley
A Chicago Evening Post excerpt presents James Whitcomb Riley’s ode praising America. The verse envisions a mighty national song to celebrate a century of wars and tears, urging unity, liberty, and universal welcome under the starry flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
James Whitcomb Riley
Chicago Evening Post
Quaint Harvard Dress Rules Through Eighteenth Century Coats
Boston Art Museum houses two waistcoats illustrating Harvard dress codes up to mid eighteenth century. One coat belonged to a 1749 graduate and the other to his son in 1784. Regulations shifted over time from plain buttonholes for freshmen to cuff buttons for sophomores and crow’s feet on sleeves for seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Boston Art Museum
Osford
Oxford
Isolation of Actors in Society and Politics
A discussion from Atlantic Monthly argues actors form a world apart due to their unique work schedule and social constraints. It notes the stage as a barrier to ordinary civic life, limiting political participation and church involvement while demanding frequent travel and wandering Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Atlantic Monthly
Beaver Tail Soup Origin Story From Michigan Lumber Camp
A Marylander praises a Michigan peninsula lumber camp cook for inventing beaver tail soup. During a fall deer hunt near Rainy Lake, a beaver was trapped and brought to camp, inspiring the cook to extract bone and meat from the tail to create a unique, storied soup praised by the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epicure
Upper Michigan Peninsula
Colonel Park
Columbus
Rainy Lake
Michigan
New York Sun
Aphorisms and maxims from classical and religious writers
A collection of quoted sayings on virtue effort and wisdom from Fuller Boyce Franklin Longinus Emerson St Simon Seneca Dana and the Talmud. The lines offer reflections on grace admiration concentration kindness and prudent living with a playful jab at meddling others media religion and ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Boyce
Franklin
Longinus
Emerson
St. Simon
Seneca
Dana
Terence
Know Your Own Capacity and Set Your Pace
The text urges individuals to slow their pace when others around them work at a pace that drains energy. It compares personal power to engine horsepower and emphasizes respecting natural limits, needing appropriate fuel, and handling to perform certain kinds of work without overexertion.
Their Little Spat Boggs Sparks Public Quarrel
A humorous Chicago News quip features Boggs admitting a petty rift with his sweetheart. He explains she believed he was angry at her, which in turn provoked his anger at the idea, highlighting a light domestic dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boggs
Chicago News
Will of Lord Chesterfield and Conditional Bequests
The will awards to my godson Philip Stanhope strict incentives to heed advice, but imposes penalties if he keeps race horses or hounds or stays at Newmarket during races, or loses £500 on a day through betting. For each offense, he forfeits £5,000 to Westminster's dean and chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Chesterfield
Philip Stanhope
Philip
Newmarket
Dean and Chapter of
Westminster
Four Cornered Fight in 11th District and Republican Love Feast
The race includes Carry Cowhill challenging Mayor Steele of Grant county along with Chas. H. Good of Blackford and Fred Landis of Cass for congress. Democrats search for a joint senator for Rush Hancock and Madison counties with speculation about Dr. Frank Creger. A Republican love feast is planned in Indianapolis on December 31, 1901, inviting Leycee congressmen the governor and party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carry Cowhill
Steele
Grant County
Chas. H. Good
Blackford
Fred Landis
Cass County
Rush
Hancock
Madison
Frank Cregor
Cregor
Elmer E. Stoner
Creger
Sen
Indianapolis
Leycee
Warren Bigler
J. P. Goodrich
Carthage Cook Book Still Available For Purchase
The Carthage Cook Book remains available with copies in homes as careful cooking becomes part of daily life. Published by the Womans' Foreign Missionary Society of the Friends' church to raise funds for missions, price 35 cents (40 cents by mail). On sale at the Rec. office or by Eunice S. Phelps Ida Henley or Mary Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society
The
Friends’ Church
Re&corp
Eunice S. Phelps
Ida
Henley
Mary
S. Johnson
Home for the Holidays at Chicago and Indiana Schools
A listing of educators and students visiting home for the holidays. Prof and Mrs William Hill of Chicago University host Miss Jessie Newlin and several others from Chicago and Indiana colleges. Names include Lillie Weingart Earlham DePauw Marion Normal and Purdue students among listed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hill
Chicago University
Jessie Newlin
Lillie Weingart
When Business College
Indianapolis
Florence Henley
Plainfield Ind
Stella Gause
Indianapolis Conservatory of Music
Mable Johnson
DePauw
Mabel Gear
Marion Normal School
Cyrus Coffin
Lafayette
Blaine Ball
Howard Henley
Cornell College
N. Y
Elbert Hill
Earlham
Jesse Ruby
Clyde Henley
Weldon Newlin
Otto McCarty
Purdue
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J. H. Beholl
Church Notes
Methodist
God
Jferton Barber
Jones’ Shaving Parlor
Geo. Winslow
A. ©. Jones
Quaint College Laws
Restau.u
Forrest Kennedy
Streeet
Hubbard
Prospect
Tomers A
Merry Christ
Mas
M. F. Lovett
Seca
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