10 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
1
A rental listing notes Allen Newsom offers a room above the post office that is described as very desirable for a doctor lawyer or dental office. The space is positioned to attract professional tenants seeking convenient access and visibility.
A Rush County Record roundup details visits by K town and Indianapolis residents, millinery openings in Indianapolis, farm and business movements, and updates on local families. It mentions Eva Johnson in Indianapolis, Bertha Pierson of Muncie, Rollie Lemmons leaving strawboard work for Eaton, and John Peters of Beardstown.
Lieutenant Governor Northcott signed a bill authorizing a $6000 appropriation for a Frances E. Willard statue to be placed in the national statuary hall in Washington. Five commissioners appointed by the governor will choose bronze or marble material. The law’s use of persons as a plural is cited to support no objection to the statue’s placement.
Sale bills printed at this office for local notices and public sales. Quick service and clear formats for legal notices, auctions, and community announcements.
Francia M Dubois son of Terae and Maria Dubois died in Walnut Ridge Indiana after a long illness. He married May Alsman on March 3, 1884 and left two sons Luther and Ralph. He joined the Friends church in 1886 and lived a devout Christian life. He leaves a widow, two sons, his mother, and many sorrowing relatives.
Five contestants faced a difficult judging task as Frank Dubois’ absence reduced numbers. Miss Fannie Faul won the prize medal with Mrs Luella F McWhither presenting it. the event featured white dresses bouquets and a white Star Spangle Banner ribbon from St Paul marking Wil lard’s 1898 membership surge.
A large morning crowd gathered for a joint mass meeting at Walnut Ridge Church. Highlights included a children's song exercise by Missing Newsom and Rev Mary T Wilson speaking on Woman's Suffrage. Mia McWhirthe spoke in the afternoon on Temperance and the WCTWU's growth and work.
R E Henley authorizes that he has engaged Mr Samuel Staley as his solicitor for country trade and poultry markets. Staley will visit farmers with the highest market prices for country produce and deliver groceries to homes. He is described as experienced and an all round hustler meeting farming interests.
The family of Mary Dubois thanks friends and neighbors for help during illness and after the death of their husband and father. Signed by Mary Dubois and children. Subscribes for the Record.
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