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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1899
Page
8
A long discussion on dahlia cultivation traces its rise from a favored but fading bloom to a renewed popularity. It explains planting depth, soil quality, and single sprout per hill, then surveys classification into double and single varieties including Cactus, Large Flowering Show, Dwarf, Pompon, and Tom Thumb.
Local market notice from C. G. Craix announcing willingness to buy all wheat and corn at high market prices. He promotes storage and delivery services, offers inexpensive feeds, and asks customers to continue patronizing home business with returns.
The M. E. choir and families with the Pastor and wife held a July 4 picnic in Samuel Gates grove north of town, enjoying croquet, fried chicken and a bountiful midday meal. Walnut Bridge Quarterly Meeting also chose July 4 for its annual picnic at Hunt's grove, with Junior Society reports, declamations by Elvira Wooten Dora Chappell and Alfred Kerns, plus a general collection. Rev. Ellis gave an address highlighting the C E pledge and Choral singing accompanied the event.
John A Creigh proprietor of the Summitville Electric Glass works visited town last Wednesday seeking a site for a glass works. The plant would employ about 50 workers nine months a year with 40 locals, and a formal proposal would be available by week’s end.
Last Monday council approved routine expenses and issued a mandate to residents to clear obnoxious weeds and trim shade tree branches within nine feet of sidewalks by July 15, with penalties enforced by the marshal. The note mentions Rushville street Moir and a Nashville street fair planned at Riv. Brside Park, amid city listings Tad, vi¢ 94, 25, 8, 7,98 and 3D inclusive.
An invitation from Witt C Bretz and R F ScuppeEx urges citizens of Rushville Rush County and nearby towns to attend a grand week of enjoyment at the upcoming street fair and to use their influence to support the event. The message extends cordial greetings and signatures from the organizing officials.
A historic plea to subscribers who owe back payments for the Record. The paper notes about $1,000 yearly in expenses for delivery and urges former Carthage residents and long-time subscribers to pay during July to avoid service stoppage. The notice challenges readers directly to settle balances.
Rev J C Binford preached to a large audience last Sunday. C H Parker and family attended Sunday School at Pleasant View. Defective pump action nearly caused an explosion in Frank Pusey s engine. Stella Coffin of Knightstown is visiting. Mrs Lyda Stutsman is home for a visit making calls. Frank Pitts returned from Indianapolis. Barclay White, recently in Louisville medical course, is home for summer. Local thrashing yields are fair.
Program for Ripley Township Sunday School Convention to be held at Riverside on July 26 at 2 30 pm featuring songs readings and invocations by Rev Gatehell Mariah Johnson Carthage Male Quartette and Oilie Drysdale with addresses on how the U S can best aid the church and miscellaneous business followed by adjournment
Epworth League hosts an ice cream festival on the lawn of Hiram Henley next Saturday July 8 1899. Cake will be served and every one invited to attend.
Cannas offer rapid growth and dense foliage, valuable as affordable summer plants. They can replace shrubbery on new grounds when grouped, especially in front of young shrubs or in massed corners. Dwarf varieties suit bedding, with massed one-variety blocks or color-row plantings for a strong display.
The guide advises placing all plants in full sunlight and watering to prevent shriveling. Slight amounts in pots dry out quickly, so position pots on their sides to ensure even sun exposure as ripening. Potting season arrives around September 15, with leaves and offsets removed when plants come out of pots.
Robert Binford of this city, son of John A. Binford, left on Tuesday for Indianapolis to be mustered into the United States Regular Army. He will depart soon for the Philippines. Professor J Elscholi and wife of Carthage spend summer with his mother at Lyons Station, a leading instructor Fayette proud of him.
An old Scotchwoman walking to church with her family hears both her minister and another minister ride past at a furious pace. She quips that a good man is merciful to his beast, then later praises the second minister’s zeal, blessing him for his ardor in his work.
Pall Mall derives from paile maile an ancient game said to have been played by Norman monks on the site. Pepys notes in his diary on April 2 1661 at St James Park seeing the Duke of York playing Pelemele, the first sight of the sport.
In a Boston Transcript exchange, Hicks scolds Wellington for a perceived slight. Wicks defends politeness but admits misjudgment, stating he cannot forgive the error despite Wellington never wronging him.
A doctor explains a patient’s ailment as a tend ency of the lungs to expel air with a sudden, raucous sound while the patient recalls a recent uneventful dismissal. Paris buzzes over Mlle Cues don and her servant’s forthcoming book about sensational revelations with the angel Gabriel.
In Chicago a noted Bachelors' club dissolves as its three surviving members die in public care. All four men are interred by the Society of Little Sisters of the Poor, with some calling the turn of events poetic justice.
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