Open Letter To Carthage Record Recognizes Local Pillars
Readers respond to the Carthage Record noting Hills and Henleys in town and highlighting surviving relatives Nancy Stanley Micajah Henley and Mrs Katherine Ruby. The letter recalls early community builders, mentions a golden wedding in 1894, and invites further reminiscences from longtime residents.
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Carthage
Walnut Ridge
Henley
Stanley
Micajah
Katherine Ruby
Ruby
Mniles
Local elderly residents highlighted in Ripley township notes
The column profiles long time residents and aged citizens around Ripley township including Mrs Ruby over a century old, Jacob Ruby age around seventy, and Uncle John Kizer who walks into town when weather allows. It mentions Samuel Gates at seventy five still farming, Caele Johnson, Thomas Henley resident 67 years with his horse Henry, Joshua Moore born 1827, and others aged between seventy and eighty one with health notes and community roles.
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Ruby
Jacob Ruby
John Kizer
Samuel Gates
M. FE
Ripley Township
Corporation Limits
Henrey
Henry
Joshua Moore
Mr Moore
Josiah H. Winslow
Walnut Ridge
Richmond
Ind
Winslow
Jesse Morris
Sallie
Ona Ong Howell
Morris
Jinen
William Junken
Parkersburg
Junken
John Sohn
Franklin Church
Lizzie
Lurena Thornburg
Main Street
Joseph Overman
Old settlers reflect decades of life around Carthage
The article profiles long established families and residents in the Carthage area. It notes Isaac Gates and others living near town, their ages from 40s to 70s, and their farming, church work, and community roles. It mentions Widow residents, a fire loss, and local figures such as John Roberts, Aunt Jemima Smith, and township trustee Cyrus Cox.
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Josiah C. Binford
Walnut Ridge
Zalinda Marshall
Josiah Binford
Jesse L. Phelps
Henry C. Phelps
Eunice
Zachariah Small
Betsey
Martha
Nancy
A. J. Manley
Abraham Small
John Roberts
Jemima
Jared P. Binford
Friends’ Church
William Bundy
Carthage
Cyrus Cox
Runaway Pony Dashes in Town Injuring One Man
Friday evening Will and Jap Parish were pulled from their horse after it bolted past Bother Bros shop. The pony toppled the back-board, throwing Will to the ground with ankle soreness while Jap escaped unhurt. The pair insist a runaway horse cannot be controlled even if it is only a pony.
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Will
Jap Parish
Bother Bros
Main
New Millinery Firm Plans Large Main Street Store
A new firm will open a well appointed millinery store at Miss Mattie Bentley's old Main Street location. They aim to run one of the county's largest stores. Winona Newsom, to assist Griffith Bros wholesale millinery, has been hired as trimmer for the spring season.
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Ima
Has the Right Kind of Metal
John Weingarl, recent entrant to Varies' Business College in Indianapolis, reports his work life as head-waiter at the Virginia Hotel is more satisfying than expected and applies business studies practically to his job.
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John Weingarl
Indianapolis
Virginia
New Som's Offers Bargains in Eastern Indiana
Notice touts New Som's as the leading seller of clothing dry goods nations and more in Eastern Indiana. It promises low prices nearly matching customers own and urges shoppers to enter while stock and prices tempt, claiming finest goods for the feast money.
For Sale 1897 Bicycle Offers In Carthage Indiana
For sale. A 1897 bicycle offered at low price. For particulars contact A. C. Cooper in Carthage, Indiana.
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A. C. Cooper
Carthage
Ind
Coffins Suffer Pneumonia Illness in Week
During the latter part of last week and into this week Dr. O. Coffin attended Trustee J. F. Coffin and his wife who were both sick with pneumonia. The Coffins suffered considerably but are now recovering.
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Dr. O
Standstill in M E Church Work Delays Interior Carpentry
Work on the new M E church is at a standstill as plaster dries before carpenters begin inside woodwork. No time has been specified for resumption.
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M. E
New Cooper Shop Seeks Barrels and Coopers
CG Clark has built a corner cooper shop at his mill and hires Will Williwing as the cooper. He plans to supply barrels for his own use and a limited number for other firms, leveraging a stave factory to justify a full barrel plant.
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Clark
Will Williwing
Effects of the Storms Hit Local Neighborhood
Unusual high winds last week caused significant damage across the area. Many small buildings were blown over, trees were uprooted, and windows shattered. The roof of William Heitler's residence east of town was blown off, and the sheds at the Friends church were overturned blocking traffic until cleared on Monday.
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Willian Heitler
Friends’ Church
Revival at Friends Church Draws Earnest Praise
For two weeks Martilia and Mary Cox have led a revival at Friends Church. The two women are enthusiastic and earnest, noted for their honest and sensible methods, earning hearty praise and lifting revival spirit in the church and community.
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Martilia
Mary Cox
Friends’ Church
Revival Sparks Growth in Cnightstown and Greenfield
Rev. Lindley A. Wells of Greenfield and Rev. Joseph Oliver Binford of the Friends' church in Cnightstown have started a revival at the Friends' church. About fifty people have confessed conversion or renewal, and they plan to begin another revival at Western Grove on the 30th inst.
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Cnightstown
Lindley A. Wells
Greenfield
Joseph Oliver Binford
Friends’ Church
Wella
Binford
Western Grove
Fruit in Fine Condition and Pruning Advice
Fruit in fine condition so far with peaches and plum buds healthy though not yet ripe for eating. Mildew and blight damaged many apple and pear trees last year. their fruit buds tolerate cold better than peaches. Grape vines unpruned should be attended to at first mild weather to avoid heavy bleeding. prune fruit trees in March, T. T. Newsy.
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T. T. Newsy
Scotts Arrive Safely in California After Iowa Departure
Mr and Mrs Levi Scott report a safe arrival in Pasadena California after leaving Burlington Iowa on Saturday January 7. Their goods were delayed several days and they spent time visiting friends in Los Angeles and Whittier. They praise California climate and enjoying the new surroundings.
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Levi Scott
California
Burlington
Iowa
Pasadena
Demorest Silver Medal Contest at Westland School
A Friday evening Demorest medal contest at the Westland school house drew a large crowd with good ovations and excellent music. Miss Bertha Binford won the medal as first speaker on the program. The Saturday event was postponed due to severe weather and high water. Forrest Parish will open tomorrow evening as the first act.
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Westland
Bertha Binford
Forrest Parish
Evolution of a Lover humorous lecture at school mall
The Young People's Literary Union plans Frank A. Morgan's humorous lecture The Evolution of a Lover at School Mall on February 11. Morgan offers money back at the door if the audience is not satisfied, provided the lecture is returned in good condition. Endorsements from Daily Times Akron Daily Democrat and Dayton Herald praise his humor and originality.
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Young People’s Literary Union
Frank A. Morgan
Akron( Ohio
Daily Democrat
the Herald
Dayton
Ohio
Ripley Township Republican Convention Held at Newsom's Hall
A large Ripley Township Republican meeting convened in Newsom's Hall on Saturday afternoon. W L Walker called the session to order, J W Bishop was elected chairman and J Eawin Jay secretary. Central Committeemen and delegates to the Cambridge City District Convention were elected. The gathering praised Republican principles and advertised a Vitasecope show at Newsom's Hall on February 2.
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Ripley Township
Newsom's Hall
W. L. Walker
J. W. Bishop
J. Eawin Jay
Roy Peters
Reuben Henley
J.W. Bishop
Cambridge City
Leare Fon. Hill
J. A. Sipe
IE. Henley
J. M. Stone
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Malel Ge
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Fredrica
Elizabeth Binford
Mary R. Clark
Abigail Newby Henley
Penina Hill
Jane Pusey
Margaret C. Newsom
Rachel P. Hall
Angie Cook
Martha J. Hunnicutt
Keturah Miles
Rebecca Pickering
Mary Budd
Grandma Wickersham
Jacob Redlick
Smith
Roberts
Cox
James Baker
Baker
Chase
Sanborns
R.E Henley
Sole
Ay’t Chase & Sanborn
S Tras and Coffers
Som’s
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Diana
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