Big Four Route Time Table at Carthage
A Carthage Tennessee post office notice lists the Big Four railway timetable corrected to November 3, 1901. It shows passenger trains going north and south with times 11:27 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. respectively.
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
2
A Carthage Tennessee post office notice lists the Big Four railway timetable corrected to November 3, 1901. It shows passenger trains going north and south with times 11:27 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. respectively.
They say they have ordered them and insist the hitch rack issue is real not fantasy, with legislators stating concrete steps and plans. The remark on Thursday’s session emphasizes tangible action and seriousness from the assembly.
Readers note the upcoming benefits and improvements, highlighting hitch racks as the standout feature among anticipated good developments. The tone remains optimistic about recent plans and local enhancements.
The Town Board passes a new resolution urging discipline and resolve. It stresses steadfast conduct and vigilance, framing the stance as a firm civic moral. No further details on the resolution's scope or enforcement are provided.
A reader warns about a fraudulent claim offering careless seedless apples and trees under a dubious guarantee, urging caution for potential buyers and to verify sellers.
The Town Board has ordered a new suction hose for the wheezer. Officials say it is a good thing though they hope it will not need testing soon.
An exchange mocks editors who praise good deeds while accusing writers, noting editors use “case” to imply beer or a type of ale. It jokes that patience is poor policy for merchants who must call customers to come.
The message notes a blessing will be given once hirtch racks are installed and ready for use with further anointment to follow the setup.
A reader notes the abundance of advertisements promising huge returns from small investments. They ask for a single reliable financier to explain a legitimate method to turn a dollar into substantial profit, seeking clarity amidst hype.
A clipped reflection notes a man who avoids church dues and Sunday collections yet claims insight on running a newspaper for the community. The piece commentates on apparent contradictions in public conduct and local leadership.
A business man laments hard times and pins the downturn on insufficient patronage, noting that a missing customer base is the root cause of revenue strain and market anxiety. The remark underscores how foot traffic and demand drive survival in tough periods.
The source notes a merchant who is not a regular advertiser in the local paper, highlighting the challenge this poses for consistent town coverage and promotional presence. The remark implies diminished visibility for the merchant compared to steady advertising peers.
A local retailer urges readers to guide their children with solid values while inviting shoppers to visit the store for appealing bagains. The pitch ties moral guidance to promoting steady customer traffic through everyday discounts and promotions.
A local fire opinion calls for a structured brigade and a dedicated engine station. It criticizes key issues such as delayed access, broken equipment, and crowd disorder after fires, urging trained personnel, clear leadership, and a fixed, staffed engine location with prompt response.
The shopkeeper Lt Gardner offers space for the engine and suggests reasonable rent and charges for horse and driver. Merchants are urged to share ideas, comment, and help progress toward the goal, not to pass up the proposition.
Fletcher M E Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 Preaching at 10 30 Junior League at 2 30 Epworth League 6 00 and 7 00 Evening preaching. Mid week prayer Thursday at 7 Choir Friday 7 J T Scull pastor Friends Church lists Bible Schools 9 45 Worship 11 00 Junior C E 2 00 Y P S C E 6 00 Gospel Service 7 00 Thursday prayer 7 00 Chas Whitely East Street Church of Christ prints Sunday School 9 30 Preaching 10 30 a m and 7 p m first and third Sunday Choir Friday 7 All welcome J C Mall pastor Sunday services at Sun Day School 9 40 a m Preaching 10 30 a m 7 00 pm alternate Sunday beginning ce Sr a family prayer meeting Tuesday evening at F R Eddy pastor.
Jesse New reported the year’s top score at Cyrus Rhodes Bowling Alley reaching 236 pins. The feat stands as the best mark seen so far this season.
This column reflects on local interest in baseball with the Greys' prior season as a baseline. It argues for improved fielding and batting, urges better team practice, suggests hiring a veteran player from Carthage to boost teamwork, and calls for disciplined management and strategic position changes to raise performance.
A neglected cough or cold may lead to serious bronchial trouble. Foley's Honey and Tar affords security from serious effects of a cold. Sold by J. J. WeCarty & Son.
An old humorous classified notice advertises a cow named Rose for sale at the seller’s residence in township I range IS, claiming health issues and detailing breed composition, milking ability, and temperament. The ad mentions a shotgun as part of the sale and notes the cow’s May absence for work plus a red calf with wobbly legs upon return.
A long-awaited town measure advances at last with hitchracks ordered along the north side of First street from Main to Market. Fire equipment gains new hoses and buckets, library funds receive a boost, and citizens urge tidier racks at Wenley's corner as the council meets in 1904.
The piece argues that preventing consumption depends on starting proper treatment promptly. It cites Foley's Howey and Tar J 4, McCarty & Son as well suited to ward off long-term lung troubles.
A note promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for stomach trouble and feverish illness. The ad claims the medicine meets modern requirements of the blood system and guarantees satisfaction at McCinie's drug store, 240.
Mr Wm, 38, Crane of California, Mal, suffered rheumatism and Jumbago for years. He was advised to try Chamberlain's Pan Palm, used it, and it effected a complete cure. For sale by J. L. Mevarty & Sun.
A Southern Workman account describes Mexican marriage and engagement rituals with hospitality, public betrothal customs, and dancing. The bride and groom are presented to future parents, guests drop money, and celebrations often continue for several nights after the wedding.
A fragmented discussion on stellar evolution traces a star’s life from bluish white infancy to yellow orange red maturity. It outlines how contraction heats the star, how spectral lines shift from hydrogen to calcium magnesium and iron, and how these changes reveal age and developmental stage.
A report from London describes skin grafting advances creating a lucrative trade in human skin. Hospitals reportedly hold names and addresses of volunteers willing to sell portions of their skin, a practice said to be growing in regularity. The piece also notes early steps toward an international postal union begun by Germany in 1873, expanding through Paris in 1875 and later congresses in Liston and Vienna.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt humorously depicts a mother fearing her son’s wedding to Miss Easyways. She warns the couple that the bride and her mother are fearful, lax housekeepers, while the son admits he senses the risk yet enjoys the comfort of the arrangement and the freedom to sit anywhere in the parlor.
Short fragment mentions Edwin Drake of Knightstown and Abi Det Muda in a truncated record. No clear event or role is stated. text appears garbled. Further context needed to derive a coherent card with named entities and precise action.
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