Preliminary Carthage traction meeting outlines plans
A Carthage preliminary calr meeting in the Columbia Ticket room gathered many citizens last Friday at 2 PM. W L Walker was elected Chairman and committees were formed to receive CG&R Traction Co. reps, finance, and reception duties. A $160 subscription was raised to cover expected expenses and promote traction work.
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Carthage
Columbia
W. L. Walker
C. G. & R. Traction Co
M. F. Lovett
R. E. Henley
Traction proposition gains traction in Columbia Hall meeting
Citizens of Carthage and nearby areas gathered in Columbia Hall on Tuesday at 1 PM to discuss a traction proposition. Dr C W Righter moved to present W L Walker as former chair, then S Pitts, Wilson, and the OC G.& Electric Railroad Co manager spoke on rapid electric road improvements and company personnel.
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Columbia Hall
C. W. Righter
W.L. Walker
Carlier
C Hair
Pitts
S. Wilson
Oc, G
Lectric Railroad Co
Wilson
Hts
Realiza
Bundy
B. Hill
Ssey
C. J. Parker
Falter Binford
John F Eanest
Owen
B. Herkless
J. H. Orndorff
Messrs
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Chas.h. Gear
Wm. Bun
Chas. A. Gear
Rushville Rush County School Exhibit and Loss Notice
School work began Monday with good interest and rising enrollments. Examinations are today as the school mourns Anna May Butler. Will Norris was absent due to influenza. Rush County township will exhibit World’s Fair work at Rushville January 22–23. city schools send work to Indianapolis February 1. Several named students and alumni visited this week.
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Anna May Butler
Will Norris
Gnppe
William Bundy
Rush County
Rushville
Indianapolis
Local Farmnotes Show Holiday Visit and Travel Snippets
Farmers Station items report Miss Ruby Bitner improving and Lan Frost assisting John Tice in hog killings on December 29. M. J. Price traveled to Rushville last Saturday. John Downey’s family visited Lan Frost on December 29. No major activity in Farmers during holidays except visits. Jos E Downey of Anderson visited his niece Mr. Chas Leisure. A W Barnest and family visited Law Hayes Thursday last week.
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M. J. Price
Rushbuille
John Downey
Lan Frost
Jos. E. Downey of
Anderson ‘S
Chas. Leisure
A.W. Barnest and
Law Hayes
Local families visit Geo Ewing on December 30
A list of local residents including M Siler and wife of Occident, R 8 Whitton and wife and daughters, Albert Earnest, Wm Leisure and wife, FE Tweedy and family, Henry Morelock and wife, O M Siler and wife, Chas Leisure and wife, and Leon Newhouse of Arlington visited Geo Ewing and family on December 30.
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Occident
Whitton
Albert Earnest
Wm. Leisure
FE. M. Tweedy
Henry Morelock
O. M. Siler
Chas. Leisure
Leon Newhouse
Arlington
Geo. Ewing
Charlottesville News Notes and Local Life Events
Charlottesville items cover visitors and arrivals from Marion, Muncie, Indianapolis, and Columbus. Local marriages include Addison and Alberta Will, Lizzie Ralston hosting gatherings, and Ray Shultz heading to Taylor University. The death of Mary A Fort and church funeral arrangements are noted along with New Year’s socials and a church dedication date in question.
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Walnut Ridge
Louise Coffin
Stella Pitts
Indianapolis
Marion White
Rolla McLaughin
Greenfield
Claude Ruland
Hada Pearson
Addison
Alberta Will
Hufford
Ph Addison
Lizzie Ralston
Warries
Pearl Cross
Raymond Shultz
Ray Lindley
Ross Rock
Earl Addison
John Witte
Mabell
Glen Walker
Leslie Smith
Erma
Glen Bell
Mary A. Fort
Here
M. E. Church
J. A. Ruley
Omer Hufford
Chrstian Church
Six Mile Cemetery
Wanted trustworthy manager for county business in Chicago
A solid financial house seeks a trustworthy man or woman to manage operations in this county and surrounding territory. Earn a $20.00 straight cash weekly salary plus expenses paid each Monday from headquarters. Permanent position. Write to Manager at 605 Monon Building Chicago.
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Monon Building
Chicago
New Book List Includes World Travel and American Tales
Brooks Dorothy Around the World Books 1 and 2 Carroll W. and Jerome H. L. Little Folks of Other Lands Chaplin F. and Humphrey Mrs. F. A. Stories of the United States Davie Anna C. Animals Wild and Tame plus more titles by Bachellor Irving Master Skylark Brown Alice Through One Administration Burnett Frances Hodgson Our Native Trees The Story of My Life Lux Chriti Keller Helen Mason Caroline Atwater The Book of Joyous Children Riley James W. A Short History of French Literature Saintsbury George Other Miscellaneous Works Listed.
Old Papers For Sale At Ten Cents Per Hundred
Local office advertises old papers available for purchase at ten cents per hundred. Customers may collect at the office during business hours. Limited quantities, while supplies last.
New Year’s Eve Entertainment by Ladies of the Tin Church
The Columbia Hall event, a charity show by the Ladies of the Tin Church, drew attention with Hood as MC and Miss Ida Sputner and Miss Mabelle Johnson sharing singing duties. Miss Bert Ethel Publow and Miss Frankton performed recitations and violin, while a participant transformed into a man in a notable act. Earl and Will Norris showcased singing, the $52 gate covered expenses, netting a profit for patrons.
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Hood
Makerneaut
Ste
Ida Sputner
Rushville
Mabelle Johnson
Bert Ethel Publow
I Frankton
Tore
New Year Prayer Meeting Ends With Watch Party
On December 31 1993 Friends met with Rev and Mrs Chas Whitely for a regular prayer meeting. After a brief service arrangements were made for a social evening and watch party. About 25 attended the lively event with games and reflections before the year’s end.
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Chas. O. Whitely
Whitely
Old Maids
Farmers Institute Sessions Delayed. Future Issue Promises Details
The Farmers Institute reports good attendance with valuable discussions on product displays. Proximity to press days prevents full reporting this issue, but a forthcoming edition will print more of the readings and papers presented.
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Farmers’ Institute
Butchering Neatly and Is Done Record Prices
Butchering is completed with prices listed. Haut Bros. and Joe are noted in the record.
Leap Year Bob Sled Party Chaperones Visit Town Hotel
A leap year party chaperoned by R H Hill and Mrs F H Warner rode a four horse bob sled from Carthage to a neighboring town. The group found oyster service after being refused entry at a local hotel, while cafe proprietors welcomed them. Next day Carthage residents learned the hotel owner intends to leave business soon.
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Lillie Weingart
Anna Earnest
Bertha Henley
Erma McCarty
Florence Hunt
Ida Ludlow
Mabelle Johnson
Lora
Naomi White
Will Brown
Rushville
E. A. Lanning
Lew Stanley
Clyde Henley
Sloward Henley
B. R. Ketter
L. B
Otto
Omer McCarty
C. D. Newlin
R. H. Hill
F. H. Warner
Chicago
Fletcher Branson
Frank Overman
Carthage
Walnut Ridge News Briefs Include Local Attendance
Oscar Parker was sick at the week’s start. Henry Hinehan visited Filbert Hill on Monday. Elbert Hill and Iola Jessup returned to Earlham College Tuesday morning. A large attendance traveled to the Farmer's Institute with prizes expected to be reported later.
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Henry Hinehan
Filbert
Farmer’s Institute
Real Estate Transfers in Carthage Details
Dolphin Roberts transfers interest in lot 15 in Henley's addition to Carthage to Clara E Bass for 111 dollars. Alvin L Roberts transfers interest in lot 5 in Eiger's addition to Carthage to Clara E Bass for 22 dollars.
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Clara E. Bass
Henley
Carthage
Alvin L. Roberts
Eiger
Leap Year Call Brings Local Single Women to Batchelors
The Old Mai arouses several young men and a group of ladies led by Florence Hunt called on town bachelors. The scene described suggests 1904 may see a sharp rise in marriages as the ladies seek partners during a Leap Year gathering.
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Thage
Lillie Weingart
Leora
Nap White
Ida Ludlow
Effie Ha
Leman
Bertha Henley
Matheinson
Edith Caldwell
Emma McCarty
Iss Florence Hunt
Obituary of Solomon Catt Born in Indiana Feb 1836
Solomon Catt born in fh cock Co Indiana February 1836 departed January 1 1904 age 17 years 11 months. He joined the church of Christ seven years ago and lived a steady Christian life. May his sleep in the grave rest sweetly in Jesus until the resurrection morning. Amen
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John A
Lora M. Butler
Henry Co
Ind
Little May
Anna
Solomon Catt
Fhcock Co
Brother Catt
Church of Christ
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