19 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
1
Edmund B. Louden of Walker township also declares candidacy for Recorder with the Republican nominating convention. Both seek party support for the county office.
Community brief with multiple names and events including illnesses such as grip and pneumonia, social visits, travel to Greensburg and Rushville, a funeral, snow coverage in Tennessee and North Alabama, ice harvests, local photo studio notices, business updates on tailors and butchers, court case Bodine vs estate of Geo Clark, grand jury indictments, subscriptions, and shop promotions for photo mounts and Panama styles.
Fragmented records describe farm dog attacks on sheep, political plans for Congress delegation in Rush County, and local transitions. Notes mention J. C. Blacklidge canvassing, Winslow in town after 12 years, and praise for the Indianapolis Daily Journal. Surgical death of Leon Hill after Meckel's diverticulum complication is reported along with a post mortem of Ms. Wickersham for spleen sarcoma. Local gas puncture at Trenton Rock Riverside field, and Household Science Circle meeting discussions on cleaning and cleanliness.
George Talbert received a telegram from Ontario California noting his brother Clark is critically ill with pneumonia. An hour later another message warned a crisis would occur in five days. Sylvanus Talbert, the father, took the afternoon train for Ontario and is expected to arrive Friday morning. Late messages say the patient is resting easier.
A local ad promotes a jewelry line offering greater value and top watch repair service with a full guarantee. It urges readers to find the spot, notes neighborly trust, and hints at consistent customer preference.
United Christian Methodist and Friends churches start a series of union meetings at the Friends church with 2 p m conference and a 7 pm service attended by a large chorus. Elder J C Hall spoke on planting and watering with man and God cooperation, and Rev Marlatt spoke on the Son of Man came to save. Services continue all week with a joint singing service each evening.
Miss Florence Hunt organized a lively Spinster's Experience Meeting featuring humorous games and rhymed recitations by Miss Ida Ludlow. Guests solved word clues, won prizes, and enjoyed a heart shaped luncheon menu with cupid motifs as Mrs. Ann Nunt poured Spinster's Solace tea.
Prof J H Scholl C H Parker and Sylvanus Talbert attended the county Sabbath School officers meeting in Rushville. Dates agreed for Sabbath School Institutes include Terre Haute State Convention January 12 to 15 and Field's Worker’s Congress in New Castle March 17 with township institutes across Ripley Rushville Center Washington Posey Walker Noble Orange Union Anderson and Jackson from March to May.
Charles A. Roberts, known as the leather lunged auctioneer, offers to run sales and guarantees satisfaction. Apply at the record office for one three year term.
Vintage sale blurb for women’s undergarments with prices. Cambric underskirts with dust ruffle and lace trim listed at 1.00, other lace trimmed underskirts 50 and 75 cents, gowns 59 75 and 1.00, corset covers 19 25 39 and 50 cents, muslin drawers 25 39 50 cents.
A local retailer promotes its wide glove selection and a 25 percent off blanket sale. The message notes a glove counter and cheekily mentions limited stock of ladies furs, hinting at a shopper friendly discount event.
A local ad touts an up to date line of carpets and textiles including Towels Leicestershires Kene singtons oxeford and sea grass matting all at lowest cash prices. It stresses low prices to avoid overcharging and offers heavy patterns with limited yardage per customer.
Bargain alert with two remaining plush capes priced at $2.50 each after a $5.00 listing. The seller claims the deal reduces loss and aids growth, inviting buyers to seize the money saving opportunity.
Ford Stanley announces his candidacy for Commissioner of the Northern District at the urging of friends. A life long Republican, he pledges safety and conservatism and plans to travel to Rushville with backing delegates until nomination. The piece notes Rush County and Ripley township as key local political players. Separate report mentions Blue River township Farmers Telephone Companies negotiating with Ripley Farmers to form a unified line and potential incorporation under one name.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends who lovingly and faithfully helped us through our bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Tou J Hin extend gratitude for the support and sympathy shown during this difficult time.
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