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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
8
Local store touts winter buying with the largest stocks and best selections at the lowest prices. Shoppers are urged to bring lists, compare prices and qualities, and judge for themselves, as factory goods are promised.
Sale ads list numerous textile items with reduced prices including umbrellas at 79c and 1.35, outing fabrics 6c yd, cotton blankets 43c, comfort calico 5c yd, wool blankets 2.25 per pair, home made comfort 1.25, and night gowns. Men women and children underwear discounted from 50c value to 40c or 25c. Limited quantities, one case only while lasts.
A major recalls inventing patent oysters made from rubber covered in butter. The venture attracted famous diners including Gen O Burn s Frank Turk and Chester A. Arthur to the chafing dish behind the bar. The hoax boosted business as diners demanded more oysters despite the truth.
A terse street exchange centers on a minor tissue of violence as a man jokes about striking another for a quarter. The caller asserts a dry retort while a party questions the provocation and outcome in a tightly drawn scene.
Mr Blykins and his wife debate naming their new mastiff. After suggestions like Hector Carlo Pinkie and others, someone proposes the unusual and bold name Philippines, reflecting mixed feelings about keeping the dog.
A humorous exchange about a wife and her affordable fashion habit. She buys a $15 hat that lasts three years and adds $5 worth of trimmings each season, illustrating frugal but evolving style. The dialogue highlights practical budgeting in daily life.
In a quiet moment Mrs. Riprap notes how cheerfully her husband operates the family lawnmower. She adds a dash of humor by recalling the old scythe hung in the piazza, a mental reminder that he is well off.
A dialogue notes a magazine claim that early obesity signals degeneracy. The exchange questions the idea, presenting a cautious reaction to the controversial assertion.
The Carthage Friends Church held a Wednesday night gathering to bid farewell to Pastor Elwood Lee after 14 years and welcome the incoming minister. Addresses praised Elwood Lee's work, while Revs Hall and Anthony delivered heartfelt, eloquent tributes. An adjournment followed with coffee and Folgoni doughnuts as members shared farewells.
A faded column blends jokes about editors payments at births and funerals with scattered anecdotes on marriage and gender roles. It notes oddities like a marriage certificate listing a 122 year old groom and recalls figures from history as carpenters and innkeepers, framing humor in a chronicler’s voice.
George Kinsler and wife entertained Willow children Wednesday. Cugsie Decker visited Lewisville days last week. Fay Decker sustained a forehead wound Friday treated by Dr Cox. A suit is pending. Rachael Hill and Josie Shaw drove to Raysville Monday. Carrie Anderson of the Ridge visited Dr Johnston's family Thursday. Samuel Staley visited here Friday. Mort Stanley bought about 22 hogs from Charlie Niles last week. An all day meeting and Friday night at Friends church with visiting ministers planned. Ora Hunt visited Indianapolis with children. A missionary lecture at M E church Monday evening. Minerva Rafferty and daughter Fanny Oge of Greenfield were guests of B F Stinger last week. Fanny and her mother suffered heart trouble but returned home Thursday. T J Owens re-roofing Mary Roberts' house. Sherman Smith and wife entertained their mother. Mrs Aagee of Rushville visiting. Carlos Werrd and Frank Lineback were in Carthage on business. Nellie Stinger received a piano from her father and held a social last Thursday evening. T L Pecker and wife hosted Day George Alford and wife of Greenfield, Anna Weesner and daughter Daisy McCormack and Clara Tribby of Cadiz. Cadiz resident won Henry County stenographic scholarship at Muncie Business College.
Ed Hill and Dr. Coffins were in town en route to Indianapolis. Architect Hasacoster of Richmond discussed temple plans with Masonic trustees. W. M. Watson recovers from illness. Will Wallace of Garbage visited Miss Sarah Finke. J. S. Patterson left for Indianapolis. Senator L P Newby in New Castle on business. Charles Maxwell family moves to Fort Wayne for their future home.
Train 21 on the Panhandle carried two car loads of U S volunteers who made themselves heard. Pauline Barrett will perform a Shakespeare scene solo at the Avon club social at Miss Mary Forbes home on North Adams Street tonight. Rev Luke Woodard and wife left for Fountain City after days in the vicinity. A social in their honor was held Saturday at Dr and Mrs Woodards with relatives and old friends. An examination was held in No 7 this morning on Denominate Numbers in Arithmetic. Juniors study Whittier and read Lumbermen in his Songs of Labor while composing essays on Whittier's Style and examining for next week.
Mr and Mrs Elwood Scott hosted a small tea gathering last Tuesday evening inviting a few friends. Miss Florence served a prepared menu featuring oysters pressed chicken ice cream cake and other viands. the event was described as a happy occasion.
An office room above the Post Office is offered for rent and another fine room on the second floor at the west end of the block. Allen W Newsom also urges all debtors to call at his office to settle accounts owed by note or account.
An 1830s style note from Charles R. Butler asserts that parties aware of their indebtedness will wait and make settlement at once, signaling urgency and expectation of payment.
The Teachers Township Institute will meet at Earnest's School Thenuse on Saturday November 4. The program lists 10:00 opening with roll call by Prof J H School, talks on Longfellow Organic Education Chap 5 and 6, music, recitation, then noon address on how to teach reading history arithmetic and geography for 3d and 4th months. Names include Mr T J Evans Kizzie Cox J M Binford Miss Posey.
Mr. Young of Manilla visited our schools on Wednesday. Rev T J Anthony led devotional exercises at the Chapel and gave an engaging talk to pupils. Examinations are set for next week. The Purdue Exponent, now a welcome weekly visitor to our high school, notes State Superintendent tones asks for a photograph and description of our building for Indiana’s exhibit at the Paris exposition.
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