07 May 1897
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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
1
Local brief notes record visitors and travel patterns among Rushville residents, including Parker in Asheville and Mrs J G Wolf in town, plus entries on court, education, and town governance. The piece mentions births and deaths, marriages, illnesses, and community events with multiple names and places tied to Rushville and surrounding townships.
Town election passed off quietly on Monday with three tickets in the field. Total votes 228 with 22 protested and counted, 144 not counted. Marshals race led by Hill Williams and Duncan. clerk and treasurer Coffin ahead, Adams admitted ballot placement without consent and absence due to duties in another town, resignation likely if elected.
Tribby reports a fine horse loss for Elisha Mondon last week. Hog cholera appears in several local cases. Mrs M D Plank remains sick but shows improvement. Mrs J B Tribby rushed to Knights Town on Sunday as Ed Hammer’s child lies critically ill and may not survive.
Mr C G Clark of Cave City Kentucky arrived last week and contracted Richmond City Mill works to install modern milling machinery. The three story 40 by 36 building will produce about 50 barrels per day. Frank Tweedy supervises erection and work is underway. The mill aims to be ready for the next wheat crop and Clark plans to move his family to Carthage after settling affairs in Kentucky.
Last Friday evening the S and S O Home Band performed at School Hall for Elwood Hill Post G A B. Despite bad weather the crowd was large. Highlights included vocal and violin solos by Miss Kittie Palmer and Miss Mollie Kiehl, a bass solo by Prof. A H Graham, and instrumental pieces by George Winter and Russell Twichell. The band shown skill with difficult selections and received hearty applause. Afterward Post members hosted the musicians with ice cream and cake at Odd Fellows block, marking a warm community reception.
The W F M A holds its annual meeting next Sunday afternoon at 2 30 with a program including quartets solos recitations and children exercises. Cars progress through Carthage Greenfield Knightstown and interspersed items feature Edith Hunt Susie Elliott Esther Winslow Mattie Binford and others. All are cordially invited.
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