Sixty District Convention at Cambridge City
The Cambridge City Republican convention chose W. A. Hough Haheed, Dr. Thomas Kennedy of Shelbyville, and Miles K. Moffet of Fayette as members of the committee. Moffet was elected on the second ballot. The delegation voiced support for Governor Mountain, Dingley tariff reform, and tax relief, while opposing civil service life tenure and hereditary office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Harmony
W. A. Hough
Oh Haheedh
Thomas Kennedy
Shelbyville
Miles K. Moffet
Fay‘ette
Moffet
Irc
Hernley
Henry
Vidor
Aigliana
Silver Medal Contest At Westland Schoolhouse
The Western Grove W C held the second Silver Medal Contest at Westland Schoolhouse Saturday evening. The program attracted a large, enthusiastic audience with six contestants, all young women, displaying notable culture and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Grove W.C
Watt
Westland
Susie
Warty
Shelbyville Man Hires Help After Property Fire
In Shelbyville a property was saved from a Sunday morning fire as a man hired assistance to control the blaze and secure the scene. Local responders arrived and worked to prevent spread while the resident organized efforts to salvage belongings and assess damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Hous
Teachers to Hold Six Month Term Debate Next Friday
The teachers declare they will teach for a term of six months whether it suits them. Evocation of a power is set for next Friday evening. The resting people expect a well filled house and the admission proceeds will go to the Society Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
Cake Walk and Festival at Masonic Hall in Greenfield
A Thursday night entertainment featured music and a cake walk at Masonic Hall. Mrs Hat Tie Hill Daniels and Mrs Mattie Weaver from Carthage led the drill, with Prof. Hunt and a lady from Indianapolis. Dung Curry and Miss Grey won first prize, Neal and Miss Sarah Newsom of Carthage took second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Golored
M. Erecard
Masonic Hall
Hattie Hill Daniels
Mattie Weaver
Carthage
Hunt
Indianapolis
Dung Curry
Grey
Mr Neal
Sarah Newsom
Election Held At O F Halt Carthage
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate an election event at a location described as O F Halt in Carthage with unclear surrounding details and names. The readable portions indicate a political process or casting of votes, but many words are garbled, preventing precise identification of offices, dates, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Halt
Carthage
Pest
I O O F Initiation Honored Carthage Lodge Visitors
The I O O F initiation of two Carthage Lodge members last Tuesday night was a pleasant surprise. Charlottesville Degree Staff led by Captain Winslow performed the work to great applause, reflecting credit on themselves and their captain. The visits between lodges strengthen friendship love and truth, and the locals promise a cordial welcome for future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Charlottesville
Winslow
E. H
Installation of Officers for Daughters of Rebekah
At a called meeting in their hall on Monday evening the Daughters of Rebekah installed officers. N.G. Anna Hill V.G. Grace Michael R. 8 Grace Peters F.S. Eunice Publow Treas. Lillie Weingart R. 8. N.G. Florence Hunt L. SHV G. Allie Phelps R. 8. V.G. Alta Lemon L. 8. V.G. Lenora Jackson Warden Pearl Coffin Conductor Stella Kennedy L.G. Grace Porter O.G. Lennie McCarty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Rebekah
N.G
Anna Hill
V.G
Grace Michael
Grace Peters
F.S
Eunice Publow
Treas
Lillie Weingart
N. G
Florence Hunt
Shv
Allie Phelps
Alta Lemon
V. G
Lenora Jackson
Pearl Coffin
Stella Kennedy
L. G
Grace Porter
Lennie McCarty
1897 Bicycle For Sale By A C Cooper Carthage Indiana
For sale a good 1897 bicycle offered by A C Cooper of Carthage Indiana. Contact A C Cooper for particulars and price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Cooper
Carthage, Jnd
Greenfield Library Fund Receives James Whitcomb Riley Gift
The High School library in Greenfield is expanding rapidly as poet James Whitcomb Riley contributes one hundred dollars to the library fund. His gift supports the school building’s growing literary collection and access for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
James Whitcomb Riley
Mull to seek another term in Indiana Senate
Destiny of Mull appears secure as he accepts another Senate bid. The Mail bill by Mull is praised as wise and valuable, already saving the state money. Mull is hailed for honesty, purity, and true statesmanship, trusted to protect public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Mull
State Senate
Indiana
Mull
Rushville Teacher Dies of Typhoid Fever
Harry Jones, a prominent Rush County teacher, died at his parents' home near Rushville on Friday from typhoid fever. Local residents mourn the loss of a respected educator with years of service in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jones
Rush County
Rushville
Carpet Rag Reception at Stoner Residence
The Greenfield M. E. church ladies hosted a carpet rag reception at Mr and Mrs Stoner's home last Friday afternoon and evening. Women had each made a ball with a nickel bearing their name. men bought a ball and unwound it to learn the lady they would escort to the refreshment rooms.
McFarlan Elected Chairman In County Republican Meeting
In a county Republican gathering, J M Felts named chairman and A D Cole secretary as committees met with twenty three members present. Balloting for chairman required thirteen ballots before Benjamin McFarlan secured the post amid close competition with Thomas A Jones Ed Crosby and J W Hanson. Will King won vice chairman and R F Scudder became secretary as the group pledged harmonious, energetic work.
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Washington Township
Union Township
Ripley Township
Orange Township
J. M. Felts
A. D. Cole
Benjamin McFarlan
Thomas A. Jones
Ed. Crosby
J. W. Hanson
Crosby
McFarlan
Farlan
Will King
R. F. Scudder
Cadiz church fails to secure pastor call
The Cadiz Indiana U B church extended a call to J E Campbell the local statin agent. Some members feared the salary was insufficient to tempt him from Cadiz and the letter's author promised collateral needed would arrive. The final conclusion: the call was not loud enough.
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U. B
Cadiz
Indiana
J. E. Campbell
Jake
A Good Sign For a Boy to Praise College
A short note reflects a boy’s praise for a college, highlighting optimism about education and future opportunities. The piece frames schooling as a positive milestone and suggests parental or community approval.
Lewis Stanley Encourages Learning At V Business College
Lewis Stanley, a recent entrant to V Business College, sends an encouraging note from home praising hard work and study. He works on English and mathematics with extra lessons and urges friends to apply themselves and improve in their writing.
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Lewis Stanley
V Business College
Hig
Ting
Fire Engine Hauled For Repairs After Blaze
After Sunday morning's fierce fire fight, the engine was hauled to Parker and Parker's shop for repairs due to a broken valve. The incident followed a hard battle with flames, leaving the team to inspect and fix the damaged component.
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Parker & Parker
Emerson Poem Praise and Meeting Notes
Ida S. Henley read humorous pieces to the W L C meeting with Mrs Lizzie P Hill last Monday afternoon. Mrs Henley was ill, so Miss Grace Steere read in her stead. A future meeting will elect officers.
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Emerson
Ida S. Henley
W.L. C
Lizzie P. Hill
Henley
Grace Steere
Places for Worship Sunday Services With Schedule
Sunday plans include Bible school at 9 45 and sermons at 11 A M and 7 P M regular revival services at the M E Church Elwood Scott is pastor The Christian Church at East and First Street holds Sunday school at 930 and a communion service at 1030 with a 6 P M Christian Endeavor W N Fletcher pastor The Christian Church Colored offers Sunday school at 9 A M morning preaching at 1030 A M and 7 P M Philander Weaver pastor
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Bible School
Christian Endeavour
Elwood Scott
M. E. Church
W.N. Fletcher
Christian Church, Cor. OF
East
First Streets
Christian Endeavor
Philander Weaver
Will Remodel Too Greenfield Church Plan
Members of the M. P. church in Greenfield have a remodeling plan that, once finished, will be a great improvement to the church.
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Greenfield
M. P. Church
Orange Blossoms Tie Chester Tyner to Edith Gates
Chester Tyner and Edith Gates were married last week in Rush county. Miss Gates is regarded as a very estimable young lady whose father Isaac Gates lives two miles south of Carthage. Tyner is a prosperous farmer from near Morristown and many friends join in wishing the couple a happy wedded life.
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Chester Tyner
Edith Gates
Miss Gates
Rush County
Isaac Gates
Carthage
Tyner
Morristown
New Bank Furnishings Ready for February Start
Greenfield reports all furnishings for the new bank have been purchased and business will begin early in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Eleven Thousand Subscribed for Proposed M E Church
Greenfield reports eleven thousand dollars subscribed toward a proposed new Methodist church to be one of the county’s most modern worship edifications. Trustees have not yet agreed on location.
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Greenfield
M. E
Veal Calves and Tallow Prices Corrected by Lewis Weingart
Market note lists veal calves price range from 34e to 4e, tallow at 2ke, lard from 6le to 7e, and hides from 1e to 530 with corrections by Lewis Weingart.
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Lewis Weingart
Desperate Silverites and Dreyfus Ties Highlight Era Tensions
The Kentucky House calls for Senator Lindsay to resign amid silver debate as Wheat climbs in Chicago. Dreyfus and Zola polarize Paris with calls for innocence and government prosecution. Teller’s silver bill passes the U S Senate, offering silver payments against a gold standard debt, sparking condemnation of repudiation and urging honesty in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teas
Kentucky
Lindsay
Washington
Chicago
Leiter
Dreyfus
Paris
Emile Zola
Dreyfus and
Zolas
Teller
Colorado
U.S. Senate
Social notes and visits across town this week
Miss Erema Smith leads social rounds as Mrs Will Sparks hosts the tic Circle at Main Street home Monday night. Guests include Mrs F B Stearns and daughter Hartford Michigan. Alma Maury visits Indianapolis friends. Vera Miller of Winchester stays with Hon James Watson. Dr Clay Sexton and wife visit Shelbyville. Mrs John Fairley returns from Atlanta. Rev C S Reed wraps up M E Church meeting and plans Seymour sessions.
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Erema Smith
Will Sparks
F. B. Stearns
Hartford
Mich
W. C. Bodine
Alma Maury
Indianapolis
Theodore Reed
Vera Miller
Winchester
James Watson
Morgan Street
F. Miller
Eugene
New York City
John Fairley
Atlanta
Clay Sexton
Shelbyville
Jennie Hilligoss
Anderson
Elizabeth Orwin
Will McVay
Hamilton
Bertie Eubank
Jennie Osborne
Morristown
Martin
Greenfield
F. M. Sparks
Donald
Marian
Richmond
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Mnd
KR. E.henley
ER. J. Dunn’s Furniture Store
Hancock
Amid
Jake Jake
New Clothing Store
Wooten & Hill
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Christian Church
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Sheridan
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Seymour
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