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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
6
Fresh oysters at Kennedy's and Brice's Old Home stead bread featured as local notices. Christmas visits, dinners, and social events fill the Rushville scene with references to Woodruff, Hill, Nixon, and other families. Estate matters for Theodore Morris’ heirs surface as cash distributions are planned.
A collage of items and notices from Kennedy's restaurant and area residents. Mentions news contacts, visits to relatives, illnesses, holiday greetings, sales and auctions, moves, shopping, and upcoming events with multiple local names and places. Includes plans for Christmas items, publications, and a death notice for Dr. A. S. Hall.
Indianapol is Journal reports a Christmas day prize draw at a cash store with about $50 in useful articles given by Mr Newsom. A seven course ten o clock dinner at Fol som's on Christmas night is noted with guests including Id N Dhil Walter Hill J E Campbell Sam McCarty and others.
Hill Brothers sold their livery barn to Claude Gourly of Knightstown who will start a new operation in Carthage with a fine outfit. He brings experience and expects strong local patronage. Joseph Overman of Indianapolis recently visited Edwin Gates.
On account of gas shortages in December the board of directors approves half rates for January collections to ease financial strain and maintain operations. The move reflects utility pressures and aims to sustain services during winter demand.
Mr and Mrs Wm Bundy hosted an old fashioned Christmas on December 25 at their East Street home. The event featured a large tree with 150 plus presents from multiple donors and a Friends church program with Christmas pageantry and songs. Over 18 000 tickets were issued for a prize distribution while 100 prizes were awarded fairly. a 1902 sale advertised free gifts with purchases and a promise of steady, honest goods.
Sam L Newsom Nellie Parish and Nellie Lineback play characters who finish with a festive disco joining in a welcome to Santa Claus. The audience praised the capsetts for their performance and delivery.
A large family gathering at a Bundy Ball home features multiple generations sharing a bountiful dining room feast. Infants sleep amid mirth while older children perform a simple program, marking a season of peace and goodwill for Mr. and Mrs. Bundy and their relatives Roy Zella and others.
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie Virginia reports Dr King’s New Life Pills cured her two year struggle with sick headaches. The ad touts relief for headache constipation and biliousness. It also mentions J H McCarty Son’s drugstore and guests Walter Henley and Ben Bartelle with Ed J Dunn.
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