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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1899
Page
8
Sale notice lists discounts on boots and shoes, boys suits, duck coats, pants, shirts, hats, caps, underwear, gloves, mittens, ladies skirts and shirt waists, dress goods and other heavy goods. Local shop emphasizes ongoing inventory clearance with broad price cuts.
Nearly everyone has the grip in some form. Ben Allen is confined to his room with a severe attack of la grippe. Aunt Sallie Anderson shows health improvement. Lewis Gowdy can walk with cane and crutch. Miss Birch teaching at Manila visits parents here. William Shearer was in town last week. Temperance meeting held at the M E church last Saturday. Nina Ford and Allie Galdwell of Rossville visited Robert Moore's. Mrs Wiley Hinton is sick with influenza. Ed Williams, teaching in Union township, spent last week here. Sunday schools start with new officers on New Year’s Day. Township schools reopened after holidays. Mrs Susan Pierre and son Charles visited natives at Indianapolis. Mrs Dr Benjamin and children of Dunreith visit Harlen Lee. William Hodge bought Hiram Leonard’s farm west of town and moved there. Leonard and wife plan to spend winter in Florida.
Charlottesville reports visits from Franks Watson and wife of Lewisville to Sarah Decker family. Marion Myers of Murfreesboro Tennessee announced birth of a son. Mollie Reed returned to Greentown Indiana. Miles Cook hosted grandchildren Ginnis and Nellie Curry near Greenfield. Mahlon Hill visits Riley Cook. Scott of Indianapolis guests Zana Cox and family. Oliver Hammond and family stay with Dr Hammon and Jany Niles in Greenfield. Cynthia Peagogipane children of Fairmount visit Fries and Theodore Decker family. Theodore Crider and family hosts Andrew Watson and wife from Raynville. Christian Sunday school officers noted. Christmas tree event led by W Lane. funeral for Ridge last Tuesday with Harry Budger assisting. W Ri MecGray and family visit parris at Knightstown.
Notes of the State Wabash reports for the year past six and one half deans to 1000 population. Levi Nutt of Summitville had his skull fractured by collision with a street car at Anderson. T S McCann of Index Ark will move his soap factory to Evansville investing 100000. Stone River battle survivors reunite at Kokomo elect O A Somers president. Rural mail delivery adds carrier in Haycregis township Bartholomew county.
Market report from Indianapolis and Cincinnati shows wheat and corn prices with mixed futures. Chicago and Toledo notes list grain and livestock levels including cattle, hogs, and lambs with steady to active demand and price ranges.
To The Public, we guarantee every bottle of ese Remedy to be as represented and refund if not satisfactory after two thirds used. Price 25 and 50s per bottle. For gale by O S Coffing Co. Remain home and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as directed for a severe cold and recovery is sure. For sale by O. S Coffin.
The Melbourne Argus quotes a relief application from a widow describing loss in the bush fires. She lists dairy cows goats and a baby among the animals that perished, noting other family hardship and farm assets affected.
Jan 14 local column reports H H Kendall of Cincinnati visiting, J F Leisure pursuing damages from Big Four for a runaway accident injuring his wife near D W Newsum's. Thornberry to go to Honduras as missionary. George H Puntenney found unconscious from brain burst, in critical condition. Sallie A Morrisan dies at 70 in Carthage. funeral held. Newson's sells infant moccasins and soles. Piece ends with political article reference and Newsom's sole leather half soles.
A Carthage Indiana resident shares war memories from Porto Rico during the Spanish American War while in Waterloo Township. A New Year’s Eve gathering at Hill's Hotel draws young locals for a late night supper and socializing. Upcoming concert at School Hall features business organizers and cosmopolitan articles on January issue trends shared by Flint Kady Co and others.
Mrs J Alexander of the east of town was knocked down by a cow while milking last Friday morning, sustaining a broken rib and severe bruises to the back and sides. She endures much pain as her daughters and son Will of Indianapolis rush to her bedside.
Large audience attends Sunday evening temperance program at the Christian church. Rev J C Hall delivers a masterly address on temperance and joins the community as pastor. Mary Wright and Edwin Bundy present papers. Ira McCarty and Miss Sutton perform mandolin duet. Ford Stanley elected president of the All-Saloon League. Eunice Dunn named on program committee. Meetings set for last Sabbath evening each month.
Elizabeth Hunt daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth Hill was born in Rush County on February 25 1823 and died December 25 1898 aged 75 years 10 months She married Alfred Hant on April 21 1841 and they enjoyed over fifty seven years of marriage He survives with one son A birth member of the Society of Friends she lived a devout life offering cheerful encouragement through years of illness and service Her gentle spirit and trust in God inspired many as she bore pain with resignation and ministered to the needy after a life of faith she rests in Christ’s peace
Mexia Texas publisher Jas A Jones reports a second grippe attack this year. He credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with shortening the sickness, saying the second attack led to six hours in bed versus ten days in the first. Sold by O B Coffins Co.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our dear companion and mother, Alfred Hont, and to her children.
A doctor arrives at 2 a.m. to a patient who fears death yet is told there is nothing wrong. The doctor jokes about making a will and who to contact, leaving the patient increasingly alarmed before revealing the scare was a fooling moment. The piece airs as a Liverpool Mercury anecdote.
Summitville Indiana reports high tension after officer Pat Hannon jailed Fred Barton and left him to burn. Hannon was arrested Saturday night and transported to Anderson for processing.
New financial change reports the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Daleville Ind being succeeded by the Craner bank. The article identifies chief stockholders as a Winchester man and his son with limited readable details.
Crawfordsville Indiana faces a severe epidemic with rising deaths. Reports indicate widespread illness with high appetite for disease influenced by a tainted water or food source. Public health officials urge caution and seek medical care for exposed individuals.
A dialogue from the Washington Star quotes Mabel and her father debating a young man–the father questions nightly calls while Mabel praises the ideal. The exchange highlights differing views of romance and judgment amid social expectations.
Lord Chief Justice Cockburn defended a Scotsman for murder at the bar but could not avert the death sentence. The condemned man vented at his counsel claiming no justice that day. A crushing reply followed promising relief in a fortnight. London Out-
A remedy claim notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy counters colds and la grippe to prevent pneumonia. It is touted as the best cure for severe colds and grippe, with sales through Q. B. Coffin &.
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