Explosion at nitroglycerin magazine near Knightstown claims life
Knightstown Indiana March 12 A massive explosion at a nitroglycerin magazine a mile and a half northwest of town leveled the brick building and factory killing Steven A Clark his team and wagon and injuring the site. The blast at 10 35 this morning shattered windows across Carthage and caused a large crater with debris scattering for hundreds of yards as residents mourn the local victim and await official findings
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Knightstown
Steven A. Clark
Ind
Old Fashioned Rolling Event At Rural Farm
Old fashioned log and underbrush rolling took place near Farmers Station on the Lra Earnest farm last Thursday. Twenty men cleared seven acres, restoring a bygone farming pattern with joy and camaraderie. A noonday dinner was served at Robi Whitton’s home. Participants included Chris Whitton, Arthur Bitner, Cans Leisure, Albert Kaynest, and more.
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Farmer's Station
Lra
Earnest
Robi Whitton
Chris Whitton
Arthur Bitner
Cans. Leisure
Albert Kaynest
Rg Larn
Newsom Clark Wedding in First Friends Church
Miss Gertrude Clark and Frank Newsom were married last evening at the First Friends church parsonage by Rev. Alpheus Trueblood. The bride, a Grant county girl, will reside southwest of the city, and the groom is the son of W. P. Newsom of Rush county. They will live in Carthage after a short honeymoon. The couple are welcomed by the community and wished a prosperous life.
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Gertrude Clark
Frank Newsom
First Friends Church
Alpheus Trueblood
Grant County
W. P. Newsom
Rush County
Rev. Trueblood
Marion Daily Chronical
For Sale or Trade Mare Listed in Classifieds
For Sale or Trade a first class general purpose mare eight years old this spring is sound and all right. Will sell or trade for an unbroken horse. Inquire at this office.
Wanted Sewing by Mrs Bill Man on South Main St
Classified notice seeks all kinds of sewing promptly done by Mrs Bill Man residing on South Main Street. Local residents are urged to contact her for quick, reliable service.
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Bill Man
South Main St
Japan Letter from Mito Describes War Talk and Farewell Crowd
Feb 10 Mito Japan Dear Ones At Home recounts Elsie Gillett’s departure and a large crowd of soldiers. Vivid scenes include a long bamboo banner with a name, a village feast before a son’s departure, and streets filled with people awaiting trains amid rising war talk against Rekoku.
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Mito
Japan
Elsie Gillett
Gurney
Ishioka
Rekoku
Russia
S.S
U. S
Elsie
Personal Injury Complaint Filed Over Dough Brake Injury
Flay Lacy through Kipsinger Megee and W A Brown filed a five thousand dollar damage suit against Elmer Hume and Ed Darnell for personal injuries from a hand entrapment between two rollers of a dough brake, alleging permanent pain and injury.
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Flay Lacy
Kipsinger
Republicans of Ripley Township Meet for Nominations
The Republicans of Ripley Township are called to a mass convention at Carthage town hall on Saturday March 26 at 2 p m to nominate a township trustee assessor justice and constable. By Oxpver or Cow.
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Ripley Township
Carthage
For Rent Half of Double on South East St
For Rent. One half of a double residence on South East Street with 3 rooms in good order. House plumbed for gas. Includes half of a good garden. Apply at this office.
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South East St
Uncle Sam the Drayman Seeks Garden Plowing Orders
Uncle Sam the Drayman announces readiness for garden plowing and invites orders. Available items include one two horse wagon, one set single work harness, and one buggy in good repair. Call at this office.
Valuable Alfalfa Information Seeks Local Attention
A Carthage Record notice invites community members to read a recent article by John B. Peelle of S. O. on growing alfalfa. Peelle, a reliable farmer who also raises hot house lambs, is praised as a practical authority. The note cites advice from experienced growers and urges subscribing to the Record. For sale: a good second hand camera from Stephens the Jeweler.
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John B. Peelte
S. O
Peelle
Witt B. Um
Morning at the station as war rumors swirl in Japan
Eyagapeta J.S. Bixrorp describes a morning scene at the station with a circle of bamboo banners, cheering crowds, and soldiers departing. He notes few women present, the stoic reception of mothers and sisters, and the hurried logistics of tickets and redcaps amid the tense wartime atmosphere. He also observes festivals, age-day customs, and the haunting night drums as devils are driven from homes.
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Torbe
Torus
Elsie
Japan
Bizin Machi
Navy
Casta
For Sale Eggs from New Hen Varieties at Farm Stand
Eggs from Standard White Wyandotte and Plymouth Rocks and Brown Leghorns for 15 for 50 cents at the house. S1.00 packed and delivered at express office. Levi Binford Ordarp Grove Poultry Farm Carthage Indiana.
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Wyandotte
Plymouth
Levi Binford
Ordarp Grove Poultry Farm
Carthage
Ind
Thankful thanks for friends in our bereavement
The Joon Le family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for thoughtful acts and sympathy during their bereavement.
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Joon LE
Woman's Foreign Mission Society to Hold Thank Offering
The Woman's Foreign Mission Society of the Methodist church will hold its annual Thank offering meeting next Sunday night. Mrs. Elizabeth T. Stanley of Richmond will deliver the address. The Indianapolis News praised her as one of the most gifted and magnetic speakers in the state. The ladies invite all to attend this rare treat.
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Woman’s Foreign Mission Society of the Methodist Church
Elizabeth T. Stanley
Richmond
Indianapolis News
Window shades offered in any length and color
A local retailer advertises extra width mounted window shades available in any length and color chosen by the customer. The service emphasizes customization and broad selection for residential and commercial installations.
Carpet sales rise as goods arrive and prices stay low
A brief notice notes daily carpet sales increasing with ample stock on hand and prices kept low despite upward trends in woolen and other goods, signaling attractive values for shoppers.
Executor Named for Rush County Man's Estate
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rush County Indiana announces the appointment of LDgar Henley as executor of the estate of Thomas W. Henley of Rush County who is deceased. March 8 1904.
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Rush County
State of
Indiana
Thomas W. Henley
Ldgar Henley
State Secretary Kalpenny to Speak at March Meetings
The community hosts State Secretary Rey E Kalpenny for sessions on March 19 and 20. First session at Friends Church 7:30 PM features songs prayers an address on The Life and Teachings of Jesus by Rev E W Kalpenny. Second session at Fletcher M E Church Sunday 2 PM includes reports and talks on teacher training and devotional themes.
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Rey E. W. L'Al Penny
Friend's Church
Jesus
E. W. Falpenny
W. J. Cleaver
Fletcher M. E Charen
CG. O. Wately
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Gale
Imperial
Sattley
General Hardware
Bryces
R. E. Henley
Robt. Whitton
Frank Whitton
John Miner
John G. Newisom
Geo. Ewing
Lon Hayes
Ora Hittle
Lan Frost
Albert Story
Morten Hackleman
Chas. Murphy
Irvin Prices
Isaac Moore
S. A. Clark
Hewsom Clark
Gime
Jessie Jay
Miss Tracy
Mr. Pacis
M.e.church
Abi
A. Trueblood
S. Stinger
H. E. Stager
Ora Siler
James O. Coleman
Julius Overman
Emma Overman
Wm. Walker
J. H. Scholl
R. H. Hill
John Wall
Harry Wall
Uncle Sam the Drayman
Carthage Record
Govod
Stephens
Eyagapeta J.S. Bixrorp
W.F. M.s
Saleen Turkey
Turkey
Reliable Stout
Sam. L. Newsom
Siith, Cambern & Smith, Attorneys
J.C Hall
E. F. Hungerford
P. Weaver
Eaict
J. If. Scholl
Mrs
Mary Hubbvart
S_'speta
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