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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
2
The Carthage publication notes a frigid March morning of 1906 and discusses an automobeile search for a pole as a novelty. It also reports Indiana Congressmen debating pardoning Dave Sherrick with Congressman Watson stating the governor holds sole pardoning power by law.
A three candidate contest for coroner in Indianapolis centers on Dr. Gus Petersdorf, a Knightstown native, who appears to have the inside track. Supporters hope he secures a decisive plurality of delegates and wins the nomination.
The official report of B T Galloway shows the government spends 245000 to handle 90000 dollars of garden seeds Congress forces free distribution. Analyzed as the era’s most flagrant example of government paternalism and graft.
A concise collection of essays and excerpts curated for reflection, featuring literary criticism, cultural commentary, and brief author profiles. Includes selections from classical and contemporary voices to suit quiet study and daily reading rituals.
The article endorses the Home Journal without hesitation, calling it the premier magazine for boys and girls and urging readers to choose it as a top publication for young audiences.
Governor Hanly orders Attorney General Miller to sue ex State Auditors J O Henderson and A C Daily for 115630.59. Henderson charged 91962.82 and Daily 28667.74. He argues auditors have no right to insurance fees or taxes and such funds should go to the treasurer. Since Sherrick left, insurers pay taxes directly to the treasurer.
In Newcastle the town’s many women clubs prompted husbands to protest meals and the hash served regularly. Seventy women formed a cooking class to answer back by serving puddings pastries and more with renewed vigor.
The weather man faces pressure as snow falls on Saturday morning with temperatures around sixteen degrees above zero. Friday morning was six degrees, the prior day ten above. The month's record highs outpace all previous records as March delays spring due to severe cold nicknamed Old Man Nick, and the reader is kept informed amid heavy snowfall and continued wintry conditions.
The report notes wheat thriving under an eighteen inch white cover suggesting steady growth. Peaches remain uncertain, with conditions too uncertain to judge until next July or August.
Hagerstown plans waterworks soon while lamenting Marchs harsh weather. The notice recalls the mild beauty of January and February as April threatens more storms, keeping residents wary of the capricious spring.
Lawmakers condemn a seed graft as a cheap deceit and urge its end as a major theft from the government. The remarks frame the issue as a long running abuse tied to garden seed sales and public funds.
Ora Herkless reports that his father John B. Herkless of Ripley township near Carthage is very ill at home and gradually growing weaker. His daughter Miss Mary Herkless, also in poor health, is but little better.
An advertisement claims loss of appetite stems from faulty digestion and recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to invigorate the stomach and improve digestion. The product is said to provide a strong appetite and acts as a gentle laxative, sold by all druggists, McClain's in Carthage.
The Warrington high school will hold its fifth annual commencement at Warrington Christian church on Friday evening March 30, 1906. Dr. A. J. Kinnaman of Central Normal College Danville Ind will deliver the class address with music by the Greenfield Military band.
Postoffice Inspector Will Fletcher targets violators in Indiana for misclassifying mail to evade postage. In New Castle he fined several offenders ten dollars each, with further action in Indianapolis under Federal Court Judge Anderson. The cases stem from Wheeling West Virginia where fourth class mail contained coupons and written requests, contrary to postal rules.
The advertisement credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing E R Malford of piles and claims it heals burns, sores, boils, ulcers, cuts, and rheum. Sold for 25 cents at Reeves' drug store in Knightstown and McClain's in Carthage.
Citizens' Gas Company of New Castle faces sabotage as its pumping station, started three weeks ago, endures repeated tampering. Property damage includes valve interference that disconnected wells from the pumps.
A New Castle Democrat attacks county political control, noting that nearly all offices from Judge to Treasurer are held by New Castle men while outsiders fill the coroner and representative roles. He mocks deputies and the Joint Senator, claiming New Castle supplies about one fourth of GOP votes in the county and three-fourths of the local influence.
Perry Collins, northwest of Arlington, is seriously sick with stomach trouble. Friends hope for improvement as many believe stomach and intestinal diseases stem from the roller process of flour making where bran is removed and the pasty portion remains for digestion.
A district meeting of the Improved Order of Red Men will be held at Rushville on Tuesday, April 8. The district covers Marion, Hancock, Rush, Shelby, Henry, Wayne, Fayette, Decatur, Union and Franklin counties, representing fifty three tribes, eight of them in Indianapolis. The program includes reception to the Great Chiefs of Indiana, conferring the Past Sachem’s degree, exemplification of secret ceremonies, open meeting with speeches by prominent Red Men and music.
John and Adramn Hall, recent patent holders for a hoisting machine, have been directed to take the device to St. Louis and place it aboard a steamer of the St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet Company. They will make a round trip to demonstrate the machine in operation aboard the vessel.
The sun appeared Sunday and melted much of the snow. Monday brought all day rain that persisted until nightfall, washing away remaining snow. Blue River swelled and covered low lands with floodwaters. Tuesday remained cloudy.
The Cambridge City Tribune states a report that John S. Lackey of Cambridge City was cheated out of 3000 by Eastern buyers who shipped horses without payment is false. The car load purchased by Mr. McFarland of Philadelphia has been settled, despite rumors to the contrary.
The Y M C A plans a potential chapter at Spiceland as Knights Town seeks a space to support a new public library. Interested residents are actively seeking a suitable room to host the association and its activities.
A Missouri reader lauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy kept in the home claiming it stops colds at onset and speeds recovery. The note praises its effectiveness for croup in children when given early, urging families to keep it on hand.
Senior Services at Fletcher M. E. Church list offerings including Sunday School at 9:30, preaching at 1:80, Junior League at 2:30, Epworth League at 6:00, preaching at 7:00, and mid week prayer Thursday at 7. Choir practice Friday at 7. J. T. Scull, Pastor.
The notice lists Bible School at 9 45 a m Worship service at 11 00 a m Junior C E at 2 00 p m Y P S C E at 6 00 p m Gospel Services at 7 00 p m Mid week Meeting Thursday at 10 a m Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 00 p m Chas O Whitely pastor invites all to attend.
East Street Church of Christ invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 80 a m and 7 p m on alternate Sundays each month. Choir practice Friday evening at o'clock. Omar Hufford, Pastor.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m every Sunday preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m on alternate Sundays prayer meeting Tuesday evening at
The church invites all to attend services every alternate Sunday the 1st and 3rd Sunday Sabbath School at 4 PM each Sabbath and midweek prayer on Thursday nights Pastor Chas Terrell oversees the church activities and welcomes attendees.
LODGES 580 F A meets Wednesday evenings on or before full moon at North Main Carthage Lodge 255 I C O F meets Tuesday evenings at East Mill street.
M W of A Carthage Camp No 5348 meets subject to call of officers with agenda to be set by leadership.
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