School Notes Reports Pupils Work and Visitors
Reports of pupils work were sent out last Wednesday and should have been inspected by parents signed and returned to teachers. Visitors during the past week included Klbert Hill Henry Hinshaw Samuel Herkless Howard Hill. Mr. McBride led devotional exercises on Wednesday morning and urged pure living. Pearl Coffin attended. Society work last Friday was among the best this year with many visitors present including Mrs Milton Herkless Mrs W V Mangrum Mrs Jesse Siler Mrs David Elliot Mrs J M Stone Mrs K F Stanley Mrs John Beniley Mrs Anmiassa Bundy Miss Joah Bundy Begsie Masson Pearl Coffin and Anna Mcworkle. Luther DuBois expects to return to school next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klbert Hill
Henry Hinshaw
Samuel Herkless
Howard Hill
Mr. McBride
Milton Herkless
W. V. Mangrum
Jesse Siler
David Elliot
J. M. Stone
K. F. Stanley
John Beniley
Anmiassa Bundy
Joah Bundy
Begsie Masson
Pearl Coffin
Anna Mctworkle
Lilly Weaver
F. M. Miller
Ripley Township meeting notes and election results 1904
The Jot Conference of Spiceland and Walnut Ridge lists a Carthage meeting on Tuesday November 15 1904 with forenoon and afternoon sessions. Local results show the Rush county ticket swept to victory with Sparks and Henley leading in judicial and assessor races while Will King and Albert Winship won county offices. Extra items mention local visits sales and notices about weddings and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiceland
Walnut Ridge
Carthage
Rush County
Albert Winship
Will L. King
Will M. Sparks
Douglas Morris
Sparks
Kelby County
A Word of Warning to Local Property Owners
For two or three weeks past property owners have been observed storing winter articles on verandas and clothing on lines. Milk tickets and milk deliveries also appear to be diverted. Authorities warn this practice may not endure and prudence is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eabonrt E
Aeens Aaa
Pratt's Poultry Wakeup and Local Notices
Pratt's Poultry food wakes hens lay. Stanley Coleman offer guns ammo supplies. Mrs. Harrison Staley reported sick at Charlottesville home, mother of Mrs. Cox. J F Miller of Garden City Minn known as former Carthage Creamery Co. cheese butter maker. Ag Stanley Coleman advertise fur plush robe stock. Misses Ethel St Clair Clara Monticue and Mesdames Monticue Zion guests of Hubbard. Bert Luse injured thumb on saw. doctor reports all bones broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Staley
Charlottesville
J. F. Miller
Garden City
Minn
Miller
Carthage Creamery Co
Walter Henley
Ethel St. Clair
Clara Monticue
Mesdames
R. Monticue
W. R. Zion
Knightstown
J. L. Hubbard
Election Day at Ore of Course Republicans Win
Voters gathered despite dreary weather on November 8 1904 as Republicans carried the elections. Early turnout grew past noon with farmers and townspeople voting. late arrivals rode in by buggy or carriage. Returns streamed in by telephones at R C Hills shop while a bonfire on the square kept supporters warm as results arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollci Rks
Carthage
R. C. Hill
Informal Farewell Reception For Mrs J B Campbell
Mrs Edward Adkins Mrs Sam O McCarty and Miss Winona Newsom host an informal farewell reception at Mrs Adkins home next Wednesday November 16 from two to five o clock in the afternoon for Mrs J B Campbell. No invitations issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Adkins
Sam O. McCarty
Winona Newsom
Adkins
J. B. Campbell
Duck Coats Discounted at Hill and Gear's Rushville News
Charles Foust travels Rushville while L R Wooten cites Rushville on business Monday. Archey's restaurant advertises fresh fish Saturday with a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archey’s
L. R. Wooten
Rushville
Archey's Restaurant
Signer to Fashion Sheets Free Standard Vettern 10 and 15¢
A dated fragment notes a signer offering fashion sheets free with Standard Vettern at 10 and 15 cents. The scant text implies a trade or delivery note from a periodical or shop listing. No clear names, places, dates beyond December 1, and no full context.
Newsons Offer Bargains on 25c and 50c Garments
Newsons advertises a sale featuring a wide stock of clothing priced at 25 cents and 50 cents. The promotion highlights the best value garments and urges customers to shop the large selection available.
Furs and Overcoats Sale Ad Highlights Prices
An old advertisement lists fur collars from 75 cents to 12.56 dollars, featuring plaid pays overcoats with belt strap marked at 3.93. Men’s stylish long overcoats in grey and black range from 5.00 to 29.00 dollars.
Seasonal Wear Inventory And Bargains Pace This Week
Readable fragments show a sale on footwear and apparel including leather shoes boots felt and sheepskin items along with socks umbrellas gloves mittens and sweaters. Availability and bargains vary this week with emphasis on seasonable comfort and value.
Local notes and ads highlight town happenings
Mrs U O W Righter and Sarah returned from Indianapolis days ago. Goodwood stove for sale by Hill & Gear. Mr and Mrs Richard Bailey of Staysville visited Miles McVaniels. Noah Whittaker moving to O S Hill property in Rose Hill. Election results noted, with mixed affiliations. Thanksgiving service planned at Fletcher M E church. J H Porter recovering to resume duties. Boots and linoleum advertised by Hill & Gear. John Bailey and wife boarding with Miles McDaniel while Bailey works on gas well east of town. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society convened at Suedleyville with Mrs Harry Wall a delegate. Two weeks sale on all lined 2 point blanket for 3 18 5. George Anderson visiting from New York Candy Kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Bailey
Staysville
Miles McVaniels
Noah Whittaker
O. 8. Hill
Rose Hill
Lll & Gear's
John Bailey
Ouden
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.H. Sharer Headquarters
Enterprise Laundry Co
Jones’ Barber Shop
Ladies’ Home Journal
Four8
S.O
Lois Hill
Rhea Barber
Lottie Billman Russell Publow Nelie Parish
Eira Wooten Roy Band
Rupert Stanley Voeuila Lampie
Howard Newsom
Livia Will
Bonnie Henley
Hallie Retherford Russell Phelps
Roma Stone
Elsie Wall
Binoche Gray
Arthur Binford
Ida Hendricks
Floyd Miner
Hersche Folger Hinze Till
Robert Henley
Lois Binford
Raymond Fleener Murley Ball
Walter Earnest
Howard Winslow Alta Carfield
Clo Deen
Vivian Deem
Henry Henley
Parry Rhoades Grace Reddick
Herman Macy Allen Layer
Robert Fiesvae
Warren Bundy
Frank Cross
Horace Worth
Helen McCorkle
Emory Binford Lawrence Scott
Merrill Chappell
Chase & Sanborn
Rock of Gibraltar
R. E. Henley
Miss Pearl Coffin
Luther DuBois
Fred Smith
Oliver Beeson
Olive Whitely
Levi Pennington
Ella Reece
Thomas Williams
Bila Applegate
Knightstone Quartette
Mattie Elliott
Lizzie Hill
Ripley Township
James KE. Watson
Uriah
Jackson
Frederick Price
Watson
Judicial Dist
Wiliot
Douglas
Forris
Elmer Bassett
Charles A. A
Bassett
Jobin White
Henry B. Phelps
Ind
White
Reuben B. Henley
John Siler
Henley
Dr. Miller
Archey
Nelson's
R. H. Hill & Co
Ora Bundy
LaFayette
Leonard Clark
Hill & Gear's
Joe Whittaker
Carl Beeson
New Mexico
Raymond Stinger
Indianapolis
J. B. Kinder
Horace Gear
Marion
Mabelle Johnson
Battersea
K. H. Hall « Co’s
Prof
Mrs. Mangrum
W. R. Earnest
Family
W. P. Stevens
Muncie, Ind
J. E. Campbell
Frankfort
Wilson
Stanley & Coleman
R. H. Hull & Co
R. M. Sutermeister
Laporte. Ind
Rhoe
Thurday
Nail
R. H. ‘Hart & Co’s
Lucille T. Beecher
Chicago
Clyde C. Henley
Morne Bog
Stanley & Coleman’s
Dirs
Ida. S. Henley
Hudson Bay
Lizzie B. Stone
Ontario
North West
Ida S. Henley
Canada
Mary E. Johnson
Mesdames Wall
Hubbard
Kennedy Wang
Miss Newsom
Baltimore
Archey's
Henry E. Guffin
Carey Jackson
Hentey
Guffin
Forlerk
William A. Posey
James W. Arbuckle
Ae Smith
Winship
J.C. Blacklid
R. Greenwood
John E Booth
Herkless
W.H Amos
John F. Cross
Alexander
Amos
A. H. Kelso
Solon Tevis
Emory Power
P Keijso
Ty Diamond Coffees
Pratt
Town
Bert Luse
Sipe
Ore
Hill & Gear’s
Charles Foust
Newsons
K« Titwear
S. L. Newsom
Mrs
UO. W. Righter
Sarah
Eniey
Indianapodabur
G. W. Buned
New Castle
Miles Mousel
Miss Bettha
Fellows
Ke “i. Lilia Co
Fletcher M. E
Iev
Whitely and Eddy
Reyscull
J. H. Porter
Mansfield & Stewart
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of
Connersville
Suedleyville
Harry Wall
George Anderson
New York
Anderson
J. J. Anderson
John Anderson
Charleston
W. Va
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