Traction line debates in Rushville amid franchise push
Citizens push for a traction line from Indianapolis eastern line to Rushville via Carthage with Rushville as the goal. Charles L. Henry leads Cincinnati Rushville and Indianapolis line seeking a Rushville franchise, aiming to start construction within 30 days after approval. If electric service reaches Indianapolis from Rushville via Morristown, National Road backers may oppose extending beyond 15 miles. Henry’s franchise passes to second reading. two weeks remain before decision. Eastern financiers already back the proposed line.
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Indianapolis
Rushville
Carthage
Cincinnati
Chas. L. Henry
Morristown
Mr. Henry
Henry
Eastern
Seventeen Year Locusts and Their Harsh Song
A historical note describes the 17 year cicadas known as locusts. It explains their limited movement and minimal damage beyond buzzing and egg-laying on twigs. Larvae spend 17 years underground before emerging in June to sing for six weeks, with the next emergence due in 1919.
Friends Seek One-Year Extension for Pastor Trueblood
In Carthage the monthly Friends meeting held last Thursday urged Rev. Alpheus Trueblood to remain as pastor for another year. The motion met broad approval, with Trueblood regarded highly by church members and by people across various classes and creeds.
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Friends
Alpheus Trueblood
Local test oil well proposal draws strong interest
It is reported a field shows promising oil potential in several areas. Ed Adkins proposed a test well at 1500 feet with stock at $10 a share, quickly attracting buyers. Dr O. W. Righter and Chas. Gear still offer a few shares for sale, with expectations shares will rise if results confirm prospects.
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Ed Adkins
O. W. Righter
Chas
Gear
Carthage Cornet Band Plans Saturday Street Concert
The Carthage Cornet Band will perform Saturday evening in a street concert. The group promises fine music and residents from nearby areas are urged to enjoy this musical event.
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Carthage
Public Library Opens on Regular Days Schedule
The Public Library now operates on its regular days, with Tuesday and Saturday afternoon and evening hours. The change clarifies open times for patrons seeking afternoon or evening access on those days.
Lost Knights Templar watch charm in Carthage
A Knights Templar watch charm was lost on Carthage streets Saturday evening. Finder should return it to A. O. Lill for a suitable reward.
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Carthage
Knights Templar
A. O. Lill
Early Closing Under 6 O'clock Plan For Merchants
The Chas Mayer Co of Indianapolis will close at 12 30 on Saturdays for half holidays and at 5 pm during hot season to benefit clerks. Others may follow. Advocates urge a universal 6 o'clock closing rule to boost sales and give clerks recreation.
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Chas.- Mayer Co
Indianapolis
Fire destroys Sharer barn and contents at strawboard yard
At about 3 o clock Friday evening smoke issued from W. H. Sharer s barn north of the straw board and quickly flames enveloped the structure. Two horses and two box cars were lost with no insurance. The strawboard water works quickly sprayed two heavy streams, marking the system s third notable fire response.
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W. H. Sharer
Straw Board
Strawboard
Elwood Scott
Swain Accepts Presidency at Swarthmore College
President Jos. Swain of Indiana University accepts call to Swarthmore College. He required broader liberties and a rise in endowment from $400000 to $1000000, both conditions met. Dr. W L Bryan recommended to fill Swain's vacancy and likely to be chosen today.
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Pres. Jos. Swain
Indiana University
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore
W. L. Bryan
Pres. Swain
Digestive Aid Promises Fast Relief From Indigestion
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for overindulgence and stomach distress. It claims the pill rests the stomach, aids digestion of any wholesome food, and features a testimonial from Geo R Colbath of Alpena Michigan who reports complete relief after using the product. The ad touts a dollar bottle with 24 times the 50 cent size and credits E C DeWirt & Co of Chicago as sellers.
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Geo
R.colbath
Alpena
Mich
E.c.dewirrt & Co
Corporal Bert Miller Leads Ft. Meyer Unit to Alaska Duty
Corporal Bert Miller and nineteen men from Fort Meyer Va have been detailed for duty in Alaska as government line operators. They will manage about 500 miles of wire. The party passed Greensburg last Friday, where Miller's parents joined briefly before the journey continued to Indianapolis. The unit will arrive in Seattle this evening and then sail to the far north. Miller, 19, earns government trust and commendation.
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Bert Miller
Ft. Meyer Va
Alaska
Greensburg
Miller
Indianapolis
Corporal Miller
Seattle
P. m
Keep at Work Longer: Notable Elders Showcase Lifelong Labor
A piece quoting Chauncey M. Depew argues that retirement harms intellect and health, citing leaders like Bismarck, Thiers, Gladstone, and Cameron as examples of vigorous aging. It lists figures such as Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boutwell, Willard Clark, John W. McKinour, Mary Livermore, Archbishop Williams, and Pope Leo XII continuing work into advanced ages, praising sustained effort.
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Boston
Chauncey M. Depew
Bismark
Germany
Thiers
France
Gladstone
Great Britain
Simon Cameron
London
Oliver Wendell Slolmes
Neal
Uov
Boutwell
Joseph A. Willard Clark
Superior Court
John W. McKin
Mary A. Livermore
John J. Walliams
Hns
Pope Leo XII
Geo. T. Angell
Christ a Relation to the Inner Man at Church Notes
Attendance 104 and a $1.86 collection marked the service. Rev Trueblood addressed Christ as it relates to the inner man, urging thoughts aligned with Christianity beyond selfishness. The sermon noted Christ’s influence in literature, art, and music, and highlighted inner life as shaping character. Young attendees, a Rushville report, and plans for next Sunday’s map exercise on St Paul’s journeys were announced, with temperance lessons and lawn meetings at 6:30. Mr and Mrs Clarence Haskett attended the morning service.
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Christ
St. Paul
Christian Endeavor
Clarence Haskett
North Ripley
Sunday School Attendance and Activities Report
The Sunday School recorded 94 attendees and $273 in offerings. Three new members joined while the Junior League had 25 participants and the Senior League was led by C. Logan Stinger. Miss Naomi Hendrix sang a solo as the pastor urged full attendance at all services. J. H. Scholl was chosen delegate to the State Sunday School Convention in Terre Haute.
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C. Logan Stinger
Naomi Hendrix
J. H. Scholl
Terre Haute
Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertising Blurb
An old fashioned ad urges cleansing the system with Dr King’s New Life Pills to improve liver and bowel activity, digestion and appetite. It promotes Unity 25c at J H McCarty and Son with bold sensational lines about bodily misery and temple cleanliness.
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Dr. King
J. H. McCarty & Son
For Sale New Residence Near Main Street Carthage Indiana
For sale. A two story seven room home on a full lot near North Main in Carthage Indiana. Includes a good well in the kitchen and generous features. Small cash payment with a low rate on the balance. Record shows sale listing.
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Main St. Carthage Ind
Mid-Summer Half-Rate Big Four Ticket Offer
Tickets for Big Four mid-summer sale go on sale July 3 and 4 1902 with return limit set to July 7. Applies to all Big Four Points within 200 miles. Take advantage of the very low rates and extended travel window.
Eastern Extension progress and possible branches for Indianapoles and Eastern Traction
The Indianapoles and Eastern Traction Company pushes the cub power station near Charlottesville toward completion and strings feed wires to Knightstown. Rumors of an extension to Rushville via Carthage emerge, with routes from Knightstown to the Home spur under study. Contracts for 65 000 cross ties have been let, and road approvals hinge on future remonstrances and viewer decisions.
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Indianaples & Eastern Traction Company
Cub
Charlottesville
Knightstown
Indianapolis
Carthage
Rushville
S. O
Richmond
Exposition Flyer Trains from Cleveland to St Louis Arrives On Time
The new Big Four Exposition flyer from Cleveland to St Louis completed its inaugural run, arriving in Indianapolis on time at 11 45 p m and proceeding to St Louis by 7 30 a m the next day. The train carried officials and Cleveland press, covering 549 miles from Cleveland to St Louis. Indianapolis readies for the Christian Endeavor State Convention June 26 to 29 with a large reception committee of 100 in white caps and factories to host noon services.
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Indianapolis
Cleveland
St. Louis
Big Four
The
Road
Cleveland Press
Kansas City
Denver
Christian Endeavor
Union Station
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements
An old promotional notice offers a one hundred dollar reward for an untreatable catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan and Maryain of Toledo and touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
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Hall
Fr. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding
Kinnan & Maryain
O. Hall
Dille and Clemens Deal in Marble Monuments and Grave Marks
Dille and Clemens advertise as dealers in foreign and natural marble monuments and grave markers with artistic designs. They offer practical workmen in all branches and claim to calculate cheaper prices than dealers who hire, soliciting patronage by guaranteeing satisfaction in material quality and workmanship.
For billiousness use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
They cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels effecting a quick and permanent cure. For sale by J. H. McCarty and Son.
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Chamberlain's
J. H. McCarty & Son
Democratic Platform Attacks State Institutions Shift in Control
The piece critiques Indiana Democratic platform claims that state penal and benevolent institutions are under humane nonpartisan rule. It argues Republican majorities controlled appointments, reducing partisan abuse. It cites editorials from The Washington Post and Boston Post on tariffs, protection, and 1897 prosperity under the Dingley law, noting awkward lines in 1902 campaign discourse.
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Democratic
Democratic Party
The
Washington Post
Congress
Indiana
Post
Boston Post
Boston
Politician Critique Echoes Across States
A Richmond Palladium editorial urges senators and politicians to recall that mothers across all states trust their sons serving in the military. It warns that blatant defamers will soon learn the impact of their words on families and national unity.
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Richmond
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