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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
4
Enthusiastic Carthage Music Club meeting featured Mendelssohn number performed by Miss Effa Hackleman. The growing organization praised its own members and announced the May 21 program issue. Next program titled An Evening with Liztz by N. E. Stager set for June 30.
Sunday services held with fair attendance. Two SS teachers absent. substitutes provided. Class No. 8 festival postponed due to cold weather. new date to be announced. Rev A N Marlatt and others attend County SS Convention at Rushville Saturday. Henry Stinger now Prudential Life Insurance agent. church endorses him. Sabbath School attendance 107. collection 1.98. Rev Trueblood preached from Psalm 83 with focus on consolation in the Psalms, especially Psalm 23 and 73. Children’s Day next Sunday at 9:45 with songs and declamations. flowers for Sabbath school. evening talk by Mrs. Brand of Indianapolis. Chorus Class to handle music.
The Ripley Township Sunday School Convention met at East Street Christian Church on June 1 at 2 40 pm. J H Scholl led scripture reading, Rev A Trueblood led prayer, and the group sang Following Jesus. E G Foust was chosen secretary pro tem. Rev J C Hall spoke on the qualification of the S S teacher, stressing intellectual and heartfelt preparation and pupil welfare. Discussions by O S Hill and J D Dennis urged greater teacher and pupil engagement, originality, and cohesion in schools. Rev A N Marlatt spoke on the S S importance, affirming the Bible as God's word and the Sunday school as second only to the pulpit in church work. 83 percent of church members reportedly joined through Sunday School. Mrs Manley, Mrs Lizzie P Hill, O S Henley, and Bro Trueblood led discussion. The group sang Jesus and shall it ever be, Rock of Ages, and Bless be the Tie that Binds. Rev A Trueblood warned against church isolation and urged participation to maximize convention benefits. County institute program set for Rushville on June 7. election of officers for Walnut Ridge and Riverside schools postponed. J H Scholl proposed delegates and statistical reports. Benediction by J H Scholl.
Next Sunday evening at 7 30 East St Christian church presents a program with Song School Scripture Reading Prayer S S Superintendent Solo Minnie Duncan Little Sovers Primary Class Recitation Ros Tweedy Mrs Lovett Grace Sharer Recitation Ruth Kizer Hammel Henley Conversation Dorothy Sipe Flag Drill The Christians call to Arms Recitation Pearl Smith Sale Rose Smith Missionary Fruit Classes 1 and 3 Song School
Interview with William A. Hough of Greenfield discusses James Whitcomb Riley and his brother John A. Riley. Hough notes family ties, John A. Riley's business role, Humbolt Riley's death, and Riley's entertainer background. The piece also mentions Judge David B. Gooding’s political roles and Lincoln era connections.
Fred Landis, nominated for congress by the Eleventh District Republicans, credits Charles Hernly for his rise. Hernly, then state committee chairman in 1898, urged Landis to speak, refined his speech, and guided his early campaigns. Landis grew confident, became a persuasive speaker, and gained demand and prestige by 1900.
The Penn Council filled vacancies by selecting Rowland H. Hill to replace George Mercer and D. W. Kirkwood to succeed Morton Barber as school trustee. Bond payments on the town debt are noted with $6230 remaining. An extra session will be called in two weeks to discuss the water works matter. A sidewalk cementing resolution was presented for Henley Street east of Main to the eastward street from the Friends church.
Plummer Merryweather died Monday evening at 2 o clock. Born into slavery in Shelby County on June 15 1844 he joined Co A 9th Ky Cavalry at 19. He served in the Kings Satt Works battle and other engagements, was hospitalized at Helena Ark for months, and returned to duty March 16 1866. He married Lizzie Sanders in 1877 and leaves three children Hattie Carrie and Eddie. He belonged to Friends church and Elwood Hill G A R Post Carthage. Wash Wadkins is now the only colored soldier living in Ripley township.
For Sale or Trade. The most desirable residence property in Carthage on Main Street. Will trade for real estate or small cash payment with long time on balance at a low interest rate. Inquire at Record Office.
Notice states the Carthage Public Library dedication will occur June 6 with the building not yet open to public use for several days. The structure is described as an ornament to Carthage and Ripley township, reflecting pride in its architectural beauty and commitment to reading and public improvements.
Dedication services for the Henry Henley public library will be held at the Christian church in Carthage on Friday evening June 6 at 7 30. Miss Hoagland state library organizer will attend and speak in support of library work. A reception will follow at the new library building inviting all residents of Ripley township and others interested.
A few days ago merchants here started a campaign to remove all slot machines. Every house that had them has agreed to discard them under contract. Regardless of morality, the move is prudent as the machines proved a poor investment for merchants.
A white frost hit Wednesday morning May 27 harming corn and tomatoes. Freshly plowed ground and newly set tomato plants suffered most with some beds frozen to the ground. Corn is set back about a week in growth.
On Decoration Day Rushville High School met Carthage in a two game set. Carthage led 26 to 15 after game one. In game two Rushville trailed 6 innings before rallying to 16 to 6 to conclude the doubleheader.
Jesse Swain of Knightstown developed what physicians pronounced a smallpox case Sunday. Premises are quarantined and exposed parties vaccinated. The patient was moved to an old schoolhouse north of town for medical attention.
Advertiser J H McCarty and Son pose a question about a druggist offering a substitute for Madison Medical Co's Rocky Mountain Tea. The note asks readers to weigh whether the pharmacist acts from affection or profit, urging contemplation of motive.
The Carthage Town Board approves grading and paving the east side sidewalk on South Main Street from Henley Street to the County Road, with cement construction and five foot width. Assessments per front foot apply to abutting real estate, town pays for street crossings, bonds may be issued, Barrett Law cited, public meeting set for July 7, 1902, two weeks notice to be published, objections welcomed.
The Angora goat is praised for high productivity, hardiness, and low fencing effort. Angoras browse brush on hilly land, improve underbrush clearance in two years, boost land value, and supply mohair, a fiber totaling over a million pounds annually in the United States. Mohair is the fiber of the Angora goat used in fabrics.
Martin Marson departed last Monday to Carthage to join his brother in law W H Sharer's hardware store as a salesman, resigning from his long time role with brother J W Marson. He plans to move his family soon amid general regret for his departure.
For Sale. A new two story seven room residence on north Main street in Carthage Indiana with a good kitchen well and full lot. Small cash payment and low rate of interest on balance. RECORD.
Growers short of tomato plants may obtain supply from Carthage Canning Co. Apply to Mr. Premer at Carthage Saturday next.
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