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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
4
Margaret White, a schoolteacher, meets Harold Bond, a piano firm junior partner, on the subway. He pursues language study, reveals his love, and plans to marry after revealing Cuba and South America business hopes. She agrees, ending a brisk, comic courtship.
Florence Pritchard Beeson, born July 3, 1887 in Knightstown, died March 16, 1995 in Los Angeles after typhoid fever. Daughter of Samuel and Emma Pritchard, wife of Karlon Beeson, she valued Friends and M E church ties, school days, and family home. Survived by husband, parents, siblings, and grandparents. Her life spanned Knightstown roots to California, with a long marriage and devotion to faith and family. May she rest in a hopeful afterlife, joined by loved ones beyond the grave.
A jittery sprinting column notes a wish for a borrowed pitcher tomorrow to bolster the bad game on Saturday. Rhoades to pitch part of the game with Beher given a trial, Eddie Carter released by Columbus due to illness, and a Columbus practice showing Carter with 2 hits and 1 run in five at bats. Carthage visits New Castle next week. Knightstown and New Castle teams are highlighted with optimism and caution about late rallies.
An old country doctor insists the patient’s meals be milk or beef tea every two hours but the husband admits the beef tea was strained and lacked meat. The physician questions the grounds used, noting corn beef and green tea spoiled the remedy. An aside describes African hygiene with a stick brush and vertical washing, highlighting cultural differences.
We extend deepest appreciation to friends who kindly assisted in our bereavement. Karl Beeson, Mr and Mrs Samuel Pritchard, Mr and Mrs David Monticue, Mr and Mrs David Pritchard, Mr and Mrs John F now.
A runaway horse driven by Ed Ruby on North Main Street became unmanageable near the Buggy and was halted at Public Square with James Sharer and Ed Miner assisting. The horse was stopped in front of Dr. O W Righter's residence. no damage occurred.
Statistics show startling mortality from appendicitis and peritonitis. To prevent and cure these diseases there is one reliable remedy Dr. King's New Life Pills. M Flannery of Custom House Chicago says they have no equal for constipation and biliousness. 25e at M A Mc Clain's druggist.
Miss Eva Pusey visited Rushville hosted by her uncle J. B Pusey. Twenty six pupils took the fifth year exam at Westland High School last Saturday. Commencement will be March 29 at 7 45 PM with Prof Elbert Russel of Earlham College addressing the class and Barnards Orchestra providing music. Rev Levi T Pennington will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon for the class of 05 at Westland Friends church next Sunday evening. Miss Martha Wiggins attends beside her sister Mrs Charley Hills near Greenfield while Miss Josephine Binford of Earlham College enjoys spring vacation with her parents at Western Grove.
Miss Maggie Ewing and Mary Whitton spent Saturday afternoon in Rushville. The Whitton and Ewing families hosted and attended several local gatherings, including a Sunday church visit in Homer and a dinner at the Whitton home with guests from nearby families such as Leisure Earnest and Tweedy. Also noted was a sale at Mr Whites on Thursday and a Carthage visitor, Mrs Frank Whitton, stopping by R F Brooks and wife Saturday.
Henry and Thomas Riley traveled to New Castle on business Thursday. Alvin White, recently operated on in Indianapolis, is recovering. Grandma Ward rents the John Hunt place and will move in next month. John Aunt and wife visited their daughter in Westfield for three weeks. Nellie Lane spent Friday with relatives. Sylvester Davis of Marion returned home after a three day visit with Danter and wife. Florence Stinger and Ula Alexander of Indianapolis were guests at Frank and Mrs Stinger. John Doty remains bedbound. Dr. Allen attending. Henry Laoks funeral held at M E church. buried at Six Mile Cemetery. Med Wilt and Harry Alexander leave for Hillsboro to move machinery at Novelty Works. Leon Leamons at Novelty Works contemplates a trip to Mississippi. Miles Cook and wife visited Greenfield relatives. Russel Passenger works with Virgil Williams on his farm NW of Cleveland. Dr. Allen and wife visited farmer’s parents near Ogden Sunday. Omar Foxworthy and wife called on John and Mrs Dunty. Oear Chamber was in Indianapolis on business Saturday. Frank Stinger, noted strawberry grower, has entered farming in his old age.
The Indiana Retail Merchants Association plans a statewide credit rating system modeled after Dunn and Bradstreet. With 7 200 members and broad reach, every Indiana resident seeking retail credit will be ranked from top customers to dead beats, guiding merchants on new customers.
A brief note reports planting to raise a crop of corn and oats along with strawberries. It also records John Jackson and his wife visiting the latter's mother Rosara Brown last week.
The second annual horse show, directed by R. H. Hill and O. BE. Bowlinger, will be held Saturday afternoon April 8. Organizers expect more horses than last year and feature a colt to help farmers choose breeding stock. Farmers are urged to attend.
E D Lewis has purchased a furniture store and undertaking establishment at Carthage Indiana and is stocking it for opening. The Fairmount Journal endorses him as a good businessman and pleasant to deal with, noting the friendship he built in Mount.
The Semi Annual Bible School Conference and Walnut Ridge Quarterly Meeting meet at Walnut Ridge on April 14 1905 with a devotional session at 10:00 a.m. followed by normal lessons on Matthew Mark Luke and John led by Clarkson Elliott T Pennington Leyi Cleaver J Oscar Parker and others. A round table conference with Charles O Whitely and an address by Rufus M Jones are scheduled before adjournment at 3:30 p.m.
Local sports card notes Carthage and New Castle set for a Friday game at the school grounds. Teams look to seize early season momentum as fans prepare for a competitive matchup and a strong turnout is anticipated.
April 14 conference call to prayer and blessing invites broad school representation. Friends of Walnut Ridge promise entertainment. Rufus M. Jones editor of The American Friend will attend and give an address. Clarkson H. Parker, Bertha Young, and others are listed in official roles.
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