Halloween Festivities at Newsom Henley Home
About thirty guests joined Mr. and Mrs. S L Newsom and Mr. and Mrs. Benton Henley for a Halloween party at the Henley residence. Costumes, pumpkin head decorations, fortunes from pies, and a foxed bonbon prize entertained guests as they mingled with spooky ambiance and lighted jack o’lanterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Newsom
Benton Henley
Katherine Newsom
Hamil Henley
van Hood
J. E. Campbell
Lois
Marjorie Hill
Halloween Masking Party Delight at Miss Coffin’s Home
A small company enjoyed Hal lowe'en at Miss Jean Coffin’s home. Young ladies masked and hid, startling the unaware young men as witches sprang from curtains. They gathered on the floor and told a eerie tale ending with a frightful scream as goblins filled the air. The men chose partners with little ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Coffin
E C Robertson Dead After Indianapolis Wreck
The Carthage community mourns E C Robertson a Purdue great and Atlas Engine Works coach killed in the Indianapolis wreck October 31 His fiancée Miss Stella Gause remains heartbroken and visited the morgue for a last look at him The romance began in Carthage during Thanksgiving and his career included captaining Purdue and coaching in Indiana
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E. C. Robertson
Indianapolis
Robertson
Carthage
Stella Gause
Indiana
Purdue
Atlas
Atlas Engine Works
Cincinnati Enquirer
Edward Robertson
Ind
Horace Newsom
Morning Star
Noy
The Man Who Was There in Carthage
Willis R. Hotchkiss, pioneer missionary to Central Africa, spoke to a large Carthage audience detailing eight years of work and dozens of fever battles while enduring ambushes and near starvation. He credited providence and a native helper for saving his life and highlighted the martyrs of the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis R. Hotchkiss
Africa
Carthage
Central Africa
Hotchkiss
Death
Mr. Hotchkiss
Dietetic Advice Warns Against Fruit Seed Myth
A Dietetic and Hygienic Gazette note urges physicians to correct the belief that fruit seeds cause constipation. It states fruit eating can prevent or help constipation, which it calls the most prolific cause of appendicitis, and claims all smooth seeds are harmless.
Seeds in fruit do not cause appendicitis says expert
A health column argues that seeds from berries grapes and other fruits do not trigger appendicitis. The appendix is protected by a valve and only inflamed tissue allows seeds to enter. Avoiding seeds unnecessarily narrows the diet and ripe fruits may help prevent illness.
City Editor Collects Carthage News for Rushville Paper
Interior note shows home print and ongoing coverage. C A Lineback, Rushville Evening Star city editor, spent weekend gathering Carthage items. Ad promotes coal oil heaters at Stanley Coleman. Indiana school superintendents convene in Indianapolis November 11 to 13 alongside the School Board Association.
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C. A. Lineback
Rushville
Stanley & Coleman
Indiana
Indianapolis
School Board Association
Local Notes Highlight Rushville Visitors and Weddings
Mrs. Dr. F. W. Creger visited Rushville on Wednesday while Miss Emma Fort of Knightstown stayed with Mrs. R. A. Hill. J Clark and wife from Onaway Michigan visited the Clark family. Joliet’s Mrs. J. Stanley Brown met Mrs. J. H. Scholl, recalling Depauw ties. Will Skinner and Effie Bundy wed last Wednesday with Rev. Alpheus Trueblood officiating. Tales of purchases, farm birds viewing, and society chatter fill the column as residents share visits, entertainments, and local commerce.
The King Cobra and Viperoid Snakes Explored
A historical overview contrasts cobras from India with viperoids including the rattler moccasin fer de lance and bushmaster. It describes their attacking styles, venom composition, and survival odds, noting the king cobra’s extreme danger and cases of rapid death.
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India
West Indies
Venezuela
Guianas
Turnpike Sailors The Term by Which Ramps Are Known Throughout England
The term ocean tramp is known abroad while turnpike sailor, chiefly used by thieves circles, denotes a beggar masquerading as a sailor. In Wessex speech it describes roaming traveling folk such as tinkers hawkers gypsies and itinerant showmen who beg door to door or roam the countryside. They travel light sleep rough and rarely stay longer than a night unless luck or circumstance changes, sometimes lodged at a lodging house but often in sheds or open air texts describe them as nonproductive and frequently poor.
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England
Mayhew
London
London Spectator
Between Feminine Friends Estranged Over New Shoes Joke
A Chicago Post quip about a near two day estrangement between close friends over new shoes. The exchange highlights humor about fit, comfort, and fashion as they reconcile with courteous wit.
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Chicago Post
A Virtue Misplaced In A Washington Star Quip
A diner complains about a steak not being well done. The waiter, an intellectual, explains the cook believes every detail should be well done, no matter how small. The remark echoes a Washington Star quotation.
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Washington Star
Parlor Lamp Goes Out After Late Night Entreaties
A brief Baltimore American item reports a sofa recounting a lighthearted incident last night as a parlor lamp was extinguished while a young couple was entertained, ending the evening with the lamp out and the sofa remarking on the scene.
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Baltimore
The Professional Man He Needed
A humorous exchange unfolds as Pat seeks aid after being run over by a trolley cart. The judge quips that what he needs most is a lawyer, not a doctor, highlighting a witty take on legal help over medical care.
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Mike
Pat
Worthlessness of Theories in Education
Quote brief. Mrs Hatterson asks for theories on child education. Mrs Catterson replies she has too many children. Originates from Town and Country style dialogue reflecting parenting humor.
Newby Swein Attorneys Final Report in Rush County Court
Michael F Lovett administrator of Perry Akers deceased has filed a final report in Rush County Court. A hearing is set for November 16 1908 on the first judicial day of the November term 1905. Creditors heirs devisees and legatees are notified to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. Witness the Clerk and seal this October 2, 1 SANFORD M POSTON Clerk.
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Michael F. Lovett
Perry Akers
Pinel
Rushville
Rush County
Mantiana
Sanford M. Poston
School Notes Visit Highlights and Local Institute
Mrs Thomas of near Manilla and Mr Thos Smith with Mrs Rice Ilis visited the school on Monday. In Richmond on Saturday the boys ate dinner at the South 8th Street Friends church. Rev Elwood Ellis, pastor, allowed use of the reading room gymnasium laboratories bath rooms and offered careful assistance. A museum visit at Earlham College Saturday morning impressed pupils as Earlham hosts one of the central states best museums. The third township teacher's institute will be held here tomorrow at 9 30 a m.
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Richmond
South 8Th Street
Friend’s Church
Elwood Ellis
Earlham College
Earlham
Central States
Third Township
Carthage
Richmond High School
Reid Field
Randall Hill
Hessler
Newsom
Genn
Corn shucking at Farmers Station as women help on farms
Farmers Station notes say corn shucking is the day's work and scarcity of hands pushes women to help. John Mundan sells William Leisure ten fine feeding steers Saturday. Misses Mary and Della Whitton visited aunt Mrs. W. W. Peters. Sun Frank Leisure bought a farm near Sexton and plans to move east. M.G. Price mentions Lan Isayes and Frank Leisure traveling to Rushville while John Tice called on Lan Frost Saturday evening.
Football Scoreless at Carthage Amid Clean Play
Spiceland Academy notes in the New Castle Tribune report a 0 to 0 tie at Carthage on Saturday with witnesses praising the clean contest. Roy Bandy starred as Carthage second team defeated Rushville 5 to 0 while Noblesville beat Shelbyville 27 to 0.
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Carthage
Spiceland Academy
New Castle Tribune
Noblesville
Shelbyville
Rushville
Roy Bandy
Home Wedding of Miss Effie Bundy and Will Skinner
Miss Effie Bundy and Will Skinner were married at the Bundy home by Rev. Alpheus Trueblood. The parlor were decorated with honey suckle vines and white chrysanthemums. The couple plans to reside in Englewood after December first.
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Jane Bundy
Effie
Will Skinner
Alpheus Trueblood
Marion Ind
Return Notice for David Harum Copy
The undersigned requests the return of a copy of David Harum held by the party addressed. This notice is issued by Dr J A Sieg.
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David Harum
J. A. Sieg
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Will
Record Office
Hallowe'en
Spooks
E. GC. Robertson
F. W. Creger
Emma Fort
Knightstown
R. A. Hill
J . Clark
Onaway, Michigan
J. W. Clark
J. Stanley Brown
Joliet, Ill
J. H. Scholl
Depauw University
D. C. Benjamin
Jos. Overman
C. C. Tanklin
J. T. Scull
T. B. Gary
Joshua Skinner
Effie Bundy
Marion
Perry Hadley
Whittier
Cal
A. W. Newsom
T.&. Newby
Walnut Ridge
Hadley
Ed. Trueblood
Mrs. Hadley
Florida
John Miner
John Newsom
Mr. Newsom
Toga
Ldc
Henley’s
Florence Hunt
Lillie Weingart
Dublin
Iles Ferguson
Connersville
J. A. Sipe
Keturah Miles
Sarah Johnson
Lurena Thornburg
Laura Trowbridge of
Exnightstown
Gurney’ Hill
Dr. Benjamin
Wilkinson
O. S. Hill's
Carrie Merryweather
Walter Malones School
Ohio
Charles O. Whitely
Rev. Whitely
China Goods
Rue Henley
Swayzee
Abigail Henley
Mrs. van Hood
Willie Gibbs
Falmouth
Mr. Gibbs
D. W. Kirkwood
Earl B. Henley
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Purdue University
Clyde
Jay Lamilton
South Bend
Henley’s Grocery
Ora Bundy
Kingan
Turnpike Sailors
Newby & Swein Attorneys Final Report
L. R. Wooten
Chas. R. Butler
Beck's Art Studio
J. A. Lineback
Alonzo Sohn
John Mundan
Mary
Della Whitton
Mrs. W. W. Peter
Frank Leisure
Sexton
Frank
M.G. Price
Lan Isayes
John Tice
Lan Frost
Middletown
Chicago
Bundy
Skinner
Marshall Field & O
Englewood
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