First Annual Reunion of the W L C at Carthage
Miss Winona Newsom reads a paper at the W L C reunion in Carthage recalling the 1895 charter and welcoming ex members and current circle, noting past meetings and humorous episodes, and urging continued activity toward a second annual reunion and continued literary work. The piece highlights members, history, and social bonds within the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Newsom
W.L. C
Carthage
Williams
John
Johnsons
Seven Hills
Rome
M. Hubbard
W. L.C
Mother Hubbard
Cure of Chronic Dysentry Through Remedy Finds Note
In 1885 Mr Thomas McIntosh of Allen town Tennessee suffered a chronic dysentery. He sought treatment from top East Tennessee physicians with no cure until using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After about twelve bottles he was cured and well. For sale by O. B. Coffin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McIntosh
Allentown
Tenn
East Tennesee
Chamberlain
O. 8. Coffin & Co
Notice to Hunters on Land of Local Tenants
Notice to hunters that no hunting is allowed without permission from landowners or tenants listed. Any violator will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Signatories include John W Chappell Josiah C Binford R B Krames R B Binford J M Pitte J J Coffin Morris Binford J T Chap nel E E Chappell J O Parker M J Parker Martha Binford O M Brown C H Parker Walter Binford and John W Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Phelps
William Penn
Blue River
Henley
Eunice
John W Chappell
Josiah C Binford
B Krames
R B Binford
J M Pitte
J J Coffin
Morris Binford
J T Chapnel
E E Chappell
J O Parker
M J Parker
Martha Binford
O M Brown
C H Parker
Walter Binford
John W Walker
Ripley Real Estate Transfers Record
Henry C Phelps and wife transfer lot 5 in Carthage to William P Henley and wife for 1800 dollars on July 27. William P Henley and wife transfer lot 5 in Carthage to Eunice 8 Phelps for 1800 dollars on July 27. Hezekial Clark and others transfer lot 53 in Clark's addition to Carthage to Eunice 8 Phelps and William Bundy in a quiet title action for 1 dollar on June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C Phelps
William P Henley
Carthage
Eunice
Phelps
Hezekial
Clark
William Bundy
Card Of Thanks For Baby Sickness And Death
We sincerely extend our thanks and best wishes to those who tendered care and sympathies in the sickness and death of our dear beloved baby. Sincerely Mr and Mrs C G Moors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Axp
C.G Moors
The Best Plaster Trial Offers Prompt Relief
A flannel dampened with Chamberlains Pain Balm bound on to the chest or side gives prompt relief for pain. It is advertised as superior to plasters and a cure for rheumatism. Sold by O Collin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Collin & Co
Hog cholera remedy pitched by local agent
Local agent Charles F. Binford advertises Chloro Naptholeum as a reliable swine plague treatment. Quoting Prof W A Henry from the Agricultural College Madison, Wis, the ad claims destruction of the germ outside the hog and urges testing at Hill’s drug store priced at 1.50 per gallon, diluted with water to about 1.5 cents per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Henry
The
Agricultural College
Madison, Wis
Berkshires
Hill
Charles F. Binford
Birthday Party for Master Russe H White
Master Russe H White celebrated his sixth birthday Friday October 28 entertaining first cousins. At seven o clock refreshments of oysters candies and fruits were served. The parlor held chrysanthemums with time given to recitations readings and music. The guests dispersed wishing the host success in life. A pair of gold fish was among the most valuable presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russe H. White
Carthage Office on First Floor of Johnson Brothers Block
The text indicates a location in Carthage Indiana on the first floor of the Johnson Brothers Block at the corner of Main and Mill streets. This likely refers to an office site or business address described in a local newspaper item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Ind
Johnson, Bros
Mill Streets
Eyesight warning ad from Knightstown optician
A short promotional notice urges readers not to delay eye checks for headaches blurred vision or eyes feeling tired. It encourages immediate consultation with W. M. Edwards Optician in Knightstown Indiana and offers free eye examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Edwards
Optician
Knightstown
Indiana
Stevens and Titsworth Weekly Attorneys at Carthage
Stevens and Titsworth Attorneys and Counsellors practice at Carthage offering weekly visits Thursday with Dr Sipe on site for client consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens & Titsworth
Carthage
Sipe
George W Osbrone Abstracts of Title Loans and Insurance
George W Osbrone holds abstracts of title loans and insurance in the Sexton and Sparks Abstract Books of Rush County. Office is in the new court house, west entrance, first door to the right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton & Sparks
Rush County
New Court House
Physician and Surgeon in Carthage Indiana Ad
Physician and Surgeon in Carthage Indiana will attend all calls promptly with special attention to eye ear nose and throat diseases. Proper glasses adjusted for refractive errors and failing sight. Satisfaction guaranteed, office over R E Henley s Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Ind
R. E. Henley
Miscellany of Odds and Ends From a 19th Century Page
A jumble of quips poems and observations touching everyday life work schooling advertising and social habits. The witty snippets contemplate speakers receipts rewards and missteps with a humorous tone and a mix of proverbs and reflections.
Husking gloves 10c at Newsom store
A fragment notes husking gloves priced at 10 cents at Newsom. The text discusses teaching morality to school children basing conduct on the golden rule and critiques those who dismiss diverse opinions.
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Newsom
Beefton dealer touts Chamberlains cough remedy sales
From New Zealand Beefton November 23 1896 I state that since I took the agency of Chamberlains medicines sales have been very large especially the Cough Remedy In two years I have sold more of this remedy than all other makes in the prior five years E J Scantlebury For sale by O S Coffin Co
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Beefton
New Zealand
Chamberlain
Snobbishness and War Horses in Historic Reflections
Reflective snippets argue snobbery lies in judging by external conditions rather than character. The piece contrasts ushers and soda fountain vendors with social status, then memorializes famous war horses Copenhagen and Marengo, noting their roles and destinies after battle.
Inccorrigible Street Arab and a Hospital Visit
A street Arab injured by an omnibus is brought to a hospital. A chaplain questions him about being good as doctors expect serious injuries. The boy recovers. A military patient smuggles food and a ward examination is warned by a chum about a laryngoscope.
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Cornhill Magazine
The Lady of the House in Modern Practice
A New York Sun quote critiques the old phrase the lady of the house as obsolete. It praises addressing Mrs Blank by name in business communications and notes it demonstrates refined modern methods in household and commerce.
Sharp Sayings of Bismarck and Dumas Viewpoint
A brief excerpt from Bis marck Table Talk notes his blunt view on French lighter plays as corrupting public morals. The quip Panem et saturnalia is attributed to him, and the text mentions an American asking Prince Bismarck for thoughts on international expositions, to which he wrote None.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Dumas
de Morny
Prince Bismarck
Cable
C. Lowe
Weary’s Sacred Promise
A Cleveland Plain Dealer fragment quotes a man refusing to split wood or touch poker chips, citing a sacred promise to his aged mother. The dialogue contrasts indelicacy with family codicils, highlighting a poker habit in the family boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Tobacco’s Early Span Theories Across Regions
Tobacco was found in Santo Domingo in 1496 and in Yucatan by Spaniards in 1520. It reached France in 1560 and England in 1583, reflecting early global spread of a new colonial crop.
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Santo Domingo
Yucatan
France
England
J H Binford Bill Broker and Investing Agent Ad
J H Binford a bill broker and investing agent operates from Binford Block Greeng field Indiana with focus on probate and collection business. F M Sparks Guffin and Watson attorneys at law Rushville Indiana office at Ruth and Main streets notary office available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton & Sparks, Attorneys-at-Law
Rushville
Indiana
Butler, Holden & Churchill
Guffin & Watson
Attorneys At
Ind
Ruth and
Main Streets
Notary
Spectacles Ad Advertises Throat Treatment in Rushville
Rushville Indiana notices special attention to throat treatment with spectacles adjusted for vision errors and failing sight. Office located in the first building south of the postoffice upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Indiana
Postoffice
The Mystery of the Razor Explained
A Chambers Journal writer explains why razors dull with moisture and time. rust and heat expansion bend blades increasing lengthening the wedge shape. repairing a wire edge involves breaking the bent portion grinding and resetting the edge.
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Chambers
Mulberry Bend Park Creator Rebuked On Grass
A prominent park philanthropist in New York’s Italian quarter, admiring fresh earth at Mulberry Bend, is sharply warned by a park patrolman to stay off the grass. The exchange ends with the weary reformer moving on, chastened but undeterred.
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Mulberry Bend
New York
New York Times
Sandy and the Mare in Moonlit Forfarshire Ride
A Scottish farmer Sandy Mc is riding home with his mare on a moonlit night when the horse balks at an open ditch. After a brief exchange he whips the mare to cross, she springs forward stops at the ditch and Sandy is pitched over the hedge, questioning how the mare will get over.
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Sandy Mc
Sandy
Maggie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Main Street
Rushville, Indiana
Telephone
Ripley Real Estate
Proffession & Busines
F. W. Cregor
J. A. Sipe
L. D. Cole
Bliss’ Clothing Store
Law and Loans
W. S. Weaver
Carthage Building Loan and Savings Association
Henley Bros
Jesse Henty&y
J. M. Stevens
J. A. Titsworth
George W. Osbrone
J. H. Jones
Newsom’s
Longfellow
Scheoluce Y Car
E J Scantlebury
O. S. Coffin & Co
Lippincott’s
United States
Copenhagen
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Napoleon
St. Helena
Royal Service Institution
Marengo
Egypt
the Lady of the
J. H. Binford
Bill Broker and Investing
Farm Lpansa Specialty
Binford Block
Greengfield, Ind
Gates Sexton
Wile M. Sparks
F. M. Sparks
Frank Wilson
Dr. Coffin
Henley Brick Block
Lor D. Guffin
Jas. E. Watson
F. G. Hackleman
Sandy and
the Mare
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