08 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
1
Brices bread at Kennedy's and Phenix canned goods highlight a mix of local notes. Trustees, weddings, and millinery news abound as various residents travel to Rushville Indian polis New Castle and Anderson. See Hyde's comedy at the Columbia and don’t forget the March 26th Carthage event.
Mrs Caroline W. Righter hosted the W. L. C. circle on Monday afternoon. Responses titled Latest News were given, Conversation Presidential led by Mrs Lizzie P. Hill, Special Subject by Mary E. Johnson. Mrs Grace E. Porter's topic was Two Graves at St Helena, with critics Mrs Smithman and Mrs Wallace.
The Muncie Star reports securing the right of way north of New Castle and most franchises. South of New Castle, on Senator Ogborn’s promoted route, all rights of way and city and county franchises are secured. Strong local capital backs the project and construction is expected to start once ground is prepared.
An item note promotes native oak and red cedar posts as longer lasting than iron and guarantees satisfaction in price and quality. It invites readers to enter Stephens' contest and mentions local social news and event notices including church gatherings and a corn exhibit with judges named.
Arlington residents petitioned the commissioners to incorporate the town. Other notes report Glen Rawl’s baby with lung fever, Mrs Sarah Johnson improving, and Olive Hunnicut's serious illness. Local items mention prizes of 1847 silverware, Dr Chadwick moving to Main street, and various community activities.
Copies of the Earlamite, published by Ioniam and Pheonix societies of Earlham College, are presented as carefully edited and educational. Miss Lilian Henley serves as editor in chief for the Pheonix society.
Henry Parrish reports from Manila dated January 20 that Co. F 12th U S Infantry is assigned to Panique with four thousand residents. The hospital corps have little to do as three soldiers are slightly ill, leaving time for leisure. A contest by Stephens offers prizes if won. James of the Swiss Bell Ringers recalls past stops, noting Carthage is closer to iceberg proportions than the north pole, though his show has credible features, after Wednesday night the tone lowered and audience size shrank.
Horace Newsom was sent by his employers to Pittsburg last week to inspect machinery and returned to Chicago the last of the week. The lady demonstrator will tell you why our line of canned goods is superior to others sold in this market. Come to Henley’s grocery Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9. You are welcome.
Mi Mrs Mienjah Henley visits her parents and Brices bread appears at Kennedys while the Exatham mate quartette performs at the Columbia on Tuesday March 26. Camilla Winslow receives southern violets from father James Winslow. Phoenix canned goods are promoted at Lenley’s today and tomorrow. Mrs Jefferson Reddick suffers long illness. Mrs Eli J Scott of Indianapolis dies. Lovett’s offers home grown sweet pea seeds. Edward Walker visits from Rushville for medical treatment. Sympathy expressed for a daughter and sister. Gas pressure and temperature exhibit a near identical rise and fall pattern.
A large supply of new seeds is available at Lovett's Grocery in bulk and packaged forms. Customers can choose from a wide range of varieties suitable for planting seasons. Fresh stock and reasonable prices expected to attract local gardeners.
Reverend Anderson from Illinois preached at Market Street Christian Church Sunday morning. His text was The Proper Division of the Works and the message offered several practical lessons for listeners.
Miss Linnie Henley formerly with Griffith Bro Indianapolis is sent to Chicago for two weeks of practice at a wholesale house before taking a trimming position at Morocco Indiana.
The W F M S of the M E Church met Thursday at Mrs Wickersham’s home to discuss The relations of Christian Missions to the anti foreign movement in China. Vazie Harrold, four, died from whooping cough complications. Funeral by Rev Hall of the Christian church. Burial Knightstown.
It notes a six to seven board nest box for a purple martin with partitions and entrance holes, attachable to a post or building, plus a local note about Healey's Phoenix line canned goods and a real estate sale by Thomas Mull as commissioner for the late Geo C Clark's farms in Ripley and Posey townships and twelve lots in Rushville.
The death of Miss Rebecca Hill, daughter of Nathan and Aseneth Hill, aged 47, occurred March 2d after years of poor health. Her funeral was conducted from the Walnut Ridge church by Revs. Price and Rawston last Monday. she was described as patient and amiable, and the family shared with friends in their bereavement.
All parties knowing themselves indebted to me are requested to call and settle at once. The notice emphasizes immediate settlement and names no specific individuals or organizations.
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