Bethlehem Villagers Preserve Faith and Craft in Ancient Town
Bethlehem in Palestine, home of the Saviour's birth, is a bustling village of about 3,000. Natives are industrious, hospitable, and deeply religious, with women famed for beauty and grace. The Church of the Nativity cluster, including Latin and Greek convents, anchors daily life and trade in carved shells, olive wood, and pearl products, while markets hum with barter.
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Ethlehem
Micah
Judah
Palestine
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Ibrahim Pasha
Market Place
Persian Gulf
St. Helena
Lebanon
Alte
Carthage Prepares Another Worthwhile Institute
The Carthage Farmers Institute reports strong enthusiasm after a successful event. Residents note early planning practical speakers and broad community interest. Chairman influence highlighted as crucial to success, with plans for a repeat Institute next year backed by local support. Mrs. Wii. B. Hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Powers That Be
Wii. B. Hit
Local notices and society items from Rushville paper
Subscriptions and social items fill the Rushville column. Notable mentions include Miss Jessie Newlin visiting from Chicago for the holidays, invitations issued for Miss Pearle Meredith to wed Ora Ilerkless, and local ads about water heaters, fruit preserves, and dry wood for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Tad
Thomas J. Meredith
Miss Pearle
Ora Ilerkless
Indianapolis News
Traction Line Proposal Prompts Civic Support
The article argues a modern traction line is a thoroughly investigated, reliable project. It urges united action from all citizens, asserting the proposal is not hot air and should be backed by business leaders and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Line
Golu hus, Greensburg to Richmond Traction Plan Introduced
The Golu hus, Greensburg and Richmond Traction Company outlines a plan to build an arcade line from west of Carthage to Rushville Brookville and Cincinnati as part of a southeast Indiana system. It would serve freight and passenger traffic with electric engines and Holland Palace sleeping cars. Public sentiment in Carthage will decide support or opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Rushville
Brookville
Cincinnati
Indiana
Indianapolis
Louisville
Richmond
Dayton
Holland Palace
Harris F. Holland
Columbus
Ohio
Old Time Christmas Party at Friends Church
An Old Time Christmas Party at Friends Church features an organ voluntary by Mrs Byron Ball and audience singing. A Christmas devotional by Rev Chas O Whitely precedes the cantata Old Time Christmas Party with principal characters Mother Ethel Publow Matry Floyd Miner Uncle Willis Earl Norris Cousin Mary Joah Bundy Grandma Anna McCorkle Teacher Rema Stone Little Olive Ruth Parish Ratton Potes Ruth Hill Harriet Rawls Santa Clyde Henley. Children from Marys class join the festivities as Santa visits, delivering gifts and cheer by the fireplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Ethel Publow
Floyd Miner
Willis
Earl Norris
Mary
Joah Bundy
Anna McCorkle
Rema Stone
Little Olive
Ruth Parish
Ratton Potes Sk
Ruth Hill
Harriet Rawls
Santa
Clyde Henley
Ilarry
Marry
Hhenr
Compliment From a High Source on Holiday Edition
A letter from the Indiana Newspaper Union praises Hill & Talbert for the Holiday edition of the Record. It notes the edition’s fine appearance and strong hustle, claiming it shows greater business enterprise than other Holiday editions and that many copies were received.
Four Room House and One Acre for Sale
Four room house and one acre of ground with a good barn. Four miles on of Carthage. Address A Headlee.
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Carthage
A. Headlee
Stephens The Jeweler Bean Jar Guess Contest
$15 given away with every 25 cent cash purchase a ticket for one guess on a jar of beans in the window. Closest guess wins $5 ring second closest wins $3 watch chain third closest wins $2 berry spoon. Next five closest win $100 in trade. Contest closes Jan 31 1904.
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Stephens
Obituary for Mrs Ieadora Doran of Lea ry County Indiana
Mrs Ieadora Doran born November 28 1843 in Lea ry County Indiana united in marriage to Isaac Doran October 27 1864 and died December 15 1903 aged 60 years 17 days She was a devoted wife kind neighbor and Christian now resting in faith Her death leaves a husband a brother and a sister and her life inspires all who knew her with the hope of heaven
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Ieadora Doran
Joseph
Mary Harris
Leary County
Indiana
Isaac Doran
Sister Doran
Christian Church
M. EK
Doran
Siter
Card of Thanks from Isaac Doran for neighbors’ kindness
I take this method to express my thankfulness to the kind neighbors for their many attentions to my wife during her sickness and for their extended sympathies in our great bereavement. Isaac Doran.
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Ccep
Tsaac Doran
No Christmas entertainment in Walnut Ridge this winter
Wal nut Ridge residents are told there will be no holiday entertainment this season. The item also mentions Murray Parker doing business in Rushville last Saturday and Howard Parker planning a Chicago visit for the holidays. A local farmer, £&C. Pitts, buys city property and plans to move soon.
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Murray Parker
Rushville
Howard Parker
Chicago
C. Pitts
Local notes on work and travel around town
Lan Frost hauls cut wood to town while Miles and Vanderver cut wood for Chas Marche. Henry Morelock moved a building for Geo Ewing and bought items for wear. Greeley Ewing and Price and Murphy bought hot items. Frank Tessure butchered and plans to leave soon. Blacksmith R F Brooks kept busy shoeing horses. The Whitton family from Carthage visited Ed Shaffes. Barslow delivered feed and flour last Thursday. Miss Kate Teelman returned to Switzerland County after visiting Mrs John Jaimison. Mr Kins of Kentucky moved onto John Leisure’s farm for next year. John Leisure attended Farmers Station on business. his heel is improving.
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Charles Barslow
Greenfield
Kate Teelman
Switzerland County
John Jaimison
Mr. Kins
Kentuc
John Leisure
Lynn Creek Valley Social Notes and Local Updates
Community snippet from Lynn Creek Valley detailing illness and recoveries, visits, and daily life. Mentions Lydia Ball, Mr Stanley, Mrs Moore, Phyebe Nelson, J B Tribby, Susie Monk, and local residents. Reports on gas well progress, corn shipments, and livestock from Arlington. Includes visiting visitors from York County Nebraska and regional movements among residents.
SCHOOL HOTEL HOLIDAYS AND CHAPEL EXERCISES
The school closed for Christmas holidays yesterday after noon. Bright and cheerful exercises were best in the chapel at 1:60. Messrs William Bundy and Drury Holt attended chapel on Wednesday morning and spoke with happiness. Edwin Gates visited the school and Misses Pearl Kitten and Cadwell will spend the holidays at their homes near Rushville. Miss Ida Lulow went to Fayette County to visit relatives.
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P. J. Sattler
Frank
Greenfield
Charles Conner
Frank Sattler
City
Deaf and Dumb Institution
Messia
William Bundy
Drury Holt
Nike
Beth Men Fe
Che Pr Grees
Telco
Edwin Gates
Rvh
Pearl Kitelen
Bit
Cadwell
Rushville
Ida’Lulow
Fayette County
Westland lecture series draws crowd with Mrs Burr
Friday night audience fills hall as Mrs Burr delivers varied readings and a moving monologue Mrs Wiggs of The Cabbage Patch captivates all The committee praises public support and invites ongoing patronage with Dr Churchill to speak on Abraham Lincoln January first in Greenfield Republican.
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Westland
Blueriver Township
Churchill
Abraham Lincoln
Jan
Greenfield
Organized Rail Trip From Indianapolis to Florida and New Orleans
A guided 11 day journey by vestibulated Pullmans through eight southern states stops in four major cities including New Orleans. February 8 1904 departure from Indianapolis with Big Four and Louisville & Nashville Railways. Includes round trip fare meals side trips and full itinerary booklet by H M Drons on J H Milliken and Louisville offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Louisville & Nashville Railway
Indianapolis
Inc
Big Four Railway
H. M. Dronson
ILWAY
Indianapolis, Inc
Local Notice on Fair Pricing and Service
A brief notice states prices are reasonable and service is performed neatly and promptly. No specific names, dates, or locations are provided in readable text.
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Bethlehem & Today
Christ
By Evangeline Ben Oliel
Evangeline Ben Oliel
Hling
Bethlehim Family Group
St. Jerome
Judea
Valley of the Jordan
Manger
Santa Maria Maggiore
Rome
Natus
Jesus Christus de Virgine
Maria
Farmer's Institute
Abbitighal
New Castle
Jessie Newlin
Boss
Dabor
Stanley & Coleman
Winchester
Tate
Old Maids’ Association
Hill & Gear's
Paul B
Florida
Anth
Columbia
Dlis
Mildred
Glenwood Corr
Sam Arnold
Prson
Tampa
Ens
Theflatie
Cal
Lineback
Star-Graphic
Ile
I. A. Hill
Mr. Hill
Main St. Windory
Greentown
Shelbyville
Thos. W. Henley
T. W
Bell Line
United States
France
Germany
Greensburg
Richmond Traction Company
Friends Church
Byron Ball
Chas. O. Whitely
Florence
Lillian Henley
Walnut Ridge
Christina
Forcetins
E. FE
Ant
Howard C. Parker
Ferrers Station
Lan Frost
Miles & Vanderver
Chas. Marche
Henry Morelock
Geo. Ewing
Mary Gilson
Greeley Ewing
Fon Price & Murphy
Frank Tessure
R. F. Brooks
C. S. Whitton
Family of
Ed Shaffes
Farmers Station
Lynn Creek Valley
Lydia Ball
Merry Christias
Amr
Wiliesa Stanley
William Mi Oré
Grr
Phyebe Ne'son
J. B. Tribly
Clersie
Rashville
Susie Monk
Young Baby
William Moore
Samuel Kennedy
Indianngwiting
R. du Bigne
Henderson
Ln “Gildon
Joo
Droraryl
Chas
Nelson
Hey Nelson
Sear
Aco
Epolis
James Forbes
Gabriel, Addison
York Co
Nebraska
Tas’ County
J.B. Tribby
Charles Murphy
A. N Price
Arlington
J. B
School Hotel
J. A H. Senon
Seugis
Biel Yan
Floiida
New Orleans
J. H. Milliken
Louis V
Nashville
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