11 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
1
The RECORD advertises sample issues and promises improved 1901 edition with local news from correspondents in every neighborhood. It invites readers to try a three month trial for 10 cents and notes coverage of county state and national news.
The Record lists widespread grip and la grippe across Indiana and local illnesses in Knightstown Rushville Marion and Greenfield. It also notes weather, travel, visiting relatives, business trips, and updates on town events and society, with ads for subscriptions and local promotions.
A local ad touts six rubber boot styles at deep discounts with multiple items listed. Prices range from 35c for Croquet Sandals to 3.98 for woolen Mackintoshes and 2.00 for grey waterproof duck coats, claiming substantial savings versus other vendors.
Harvey Stone died at Ft Wayne and was brought here for burial Monday. Funeral services were held at his brother Jesse Stone's home conducted by Rev. Alpheus Trueblood and Jared Binford with a ladies' quartet performing. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery attended by friends from Rushville and nearby areas. He was 34. Miss Effa Trueblood, daughter of Rev and Mrs Trueblood, spent holidays in Boston. Her sister Mary is in Berlin.
Classified notice offers a decent buggy at a low price with contact to visit the office for details. The brief ad emphasizes inexpensive price and in person inspection options.
A fragmented note mentions Sam L Newsom in connection with Standard Patterns and a dubious combination. The brief hints at an agent role and a problematic pairing, without detailed context or outcomes.
A local retailer invites customers to view a new selection of fashionable items offered at affordable prices. The store emphasizes a curated range and personal service to help shoppers find suitable pieces.
A southbound Big Four passenger train arrived four hours late after a wreck at Kelleys switch north of Alexandria. An engine and coaches left the track when the switch was not properly closed. Engineer John Cris of Anderson was killed and fireman Oliver Bales of Fairmount was fatally injured. Mrs J E Campbell aboard the rear coach escaped with others, shaken but unharmed.
The election of I O O F officers on January 1 for 1901 results in Alanm Sobo as N G and Albert Bitner as W G. P J Sattler is Recording Secretary with Omar McCarty. Financial Secretary is J P noe L B. Whitero serves as Treasurer. Tenantees listed.
Farm in good condition located 1 mile north of Carthage. Possession given right away. Apply to J C Sill Carthage Yad.
Two horses for sale an eight year old bay and an eight year old black. Sold as a pair or separately. Viewable at the Delashmit stable located at 88 W DELASHMIT.
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