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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
8
The timetable shows the Big Four line going north from 11 26 a m to 7 06 p m with times adjusted as of June 7 1896. It lists daily northbound departures in the late morning to evening, reflecting local rail service.
Society directory item lists weekly church events including preaching at 11:00 a.m., mid week prayer Thursday 7:30 p.m., Sabbath school 9:45 a.m., Christian Endeavor 6:00 p.m., Junior Endeavor 3:00 p.m., singing practice Friday 7:30 p.m., teachers' meeting Wednesday 7:00 p.m., and monthly meeting at 10:00 a.m. on the first Thursday after the first Saturday each month.
The itemized notices report Wayne Glass Co plans to double its Ingalls plant, Elks lodge 35 members in Peru, and various local incidents including a field flood drowning near Medora. It references store closures on Sundays, bonds for a poor asylum, a G A R encampment fund, and deaths from accidents and illness.
Special correspondence from Indianapolis reports the Indiana General Assembly closing as one of the state’s best. It highlights prison reform, the abolition of the prison contract system, new labor and education laws, and economical state finance. Governors veto power used sparingly against improper bills, while key leaders and lawmakers are commended for integrity and effective work.
A quilting bee occurred at J H Hills on Wednesday. Rain last week caused damage locally. The sale at Tawis Newhouses on Tuesday drew good attendance. Mr and Mrs Herkless visited Oah Reddicks on Tuesday. M Whitton arrived from Jefferson County last week to work locally. The young son of J F Leisure injured a hand with a hatchet, lacerating a finger.
Martha Elisabeth Weiderholt born Hessencassel Germany January 7 1816 died Carthage Indiana March 6 1897 aged 81 years two months widow of John Kizer married March 3 1841. They had nine children four sons five daughters. She left a husband two sons three daughters fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Confirmed German Lutheran at 14 emigrated 1852 formed a home church and taught scriptures. Joined M E church about 1859 and remained a devoted member. Her absence leaves religious solace to the family.
The article claims La Grippe can lead to pneumonia but with proper care and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the danger is avoidable. It asserts thousands have used the remedy without pneumonia results and promises a quicker permanent cure. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by O. S. Coffin & Co.
The Ripley Township Union Sunday School Institute will be held at Franklin M. E. church on Sunday March 14 at 2 30 p m. Program includes opening exercises led by Rev W N Fletcher singing by the congregation papers by Emma R Clark on Bible school instruction and discussion by agenes Philander Weaver home class department work led by Mrs Lizzie P Hill discussion opened by Thomas Chappell Riverside School singing model primary class by Mary B Henley miscellaneous business and adjournment.
Road Trustees enforce law prohibiting heavy loads on soft roads with narrow tired wagons. Numerous complaints cited, violators to be prosecuted. Cyrus B. Cox trustee Ripley Township.
After eleven days home and $25 in doctors with no relief, Mr Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan was cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm costing 25 cents and has since had no trouble. For sale by O S Coffité Co Drugists.
Miners and operators at Brazil met Saturday and settled on a five-cent wage cut to endure until May 1 when a new scale will be set. E. E. Tunner of Compton Missouri reports a complete cure of piles after using Witt's Witch Hazel Salve, claiming relief from eczema and severe skin diseases. O. B. Coffin & Co.
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