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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
4
Reports from this week’s storm describe heavy property damage across the county. Rush Co. homes and livestock suffered losses with Starvey Catt’s residence south of town struck by lightning. Other townships saw sizable stock losses yet broader state detraction spared the county from larger harm.
Dr E B Rawls conducts the 1st Quarterly Conference at Fletcher M E Church on Saturday at 1 p m. Sabbath School begins at 9 30. Rev Jesse Miller preaches at 10 30 a m and 7 p m. Junior League meets at 2 30 p m Epworth League at 6 p m. J T Scull is pastor.
On Saturday, Howard Winslow and his sisters Miss Grace Winslow and Miss Lois Hill were east of Walnut Ridge when a frightened horse overturned a buggy by Walter Binford's farm. The men escaped harm. Grace and Lois suffered cuts and bruises, Grace severely facially, and all clothing was ruined. They are under Dr. J A Sipe care, reported dying nicely.
A string of fires struck local residences over three days. Mrs. Violet Addison’s North Market Street home burned to ashes, a large crowd gathered but saved little, and $500 insurance won’t cover the loss. Wm. Folger’s South Main Street house caught fire Saturday night and was controlled before major damage. Murray Parker’s Walnut Ridge residence burned completely Tuesday morning, with only a little downstairs furniture saved. Parker was away, and insurance was partial.
In Waldron Shelbyville Ind on Nov 17 lightning struck Dr Keelings barn during a storm. The fire burned the barn and its contents to the ground. Mr Stroups loss is about 1500 dollars with 500 dollars insurance. Dr Keeling is Capt D C Benjamins son in law and a respected professional. Ed.
Meedames C V Stephens and J A Lineback hosted a pleasant farewell reception at Stephens home for Mrs R H Hill who will spend the winter in the South with Mrs Sutermeister of Laporte. A group of young married couples attended last Monday night and enjoyed amusements and light refreshments.
Gusts of small notes from New Castle area announce temperance Sunday church events shopping prices and moves. Lee Phelps joined Gilt Edge Laundry while Staley Coleman advertise robes and blankets. Prof William Hill visits from Chicago. Ed Adkins hosts workers and wives. Chappell Sale advertised for November 27. American Express and Fletcher jewelry moved to south room of I O O F block.
Thanksgiving Market in Holt Room scheduled for Wednesday morning November 25 at 9 o'clock. Orders solicited. Call phone ches d aidse.
A scatter of notes from Greenfield and nearby towns reports plentiful pork and beef supplies, odd weather with fourteen thunder showers, lightning damage to a chimney, and a mix of local incidents. Headlines mention Alonzo Sleeth killing an American Eagle, a grand fiddler’s contest in Morristown, and various visits, losses, and community plans.
Farmers' last week saw Jess Reddick visiting friends while L. C. Frost and wife called on John Tice. R. S. Whitton hosted his family visit to C. S. Whitton, and Henry Earnest with family visited A. N. Earnest. Cattle dehorning by Leisure and Ewing noted.
Boys and Girls Rally Day will be observed at the Christian Church next Sunday evening at 7 30. Program includes Organ Voluntary Song Rescue the Perishing Prayer reading Song We are weep Soldiers of the King Recitation Boys make Men Recitation Little Missionaries five little girls Song The Healing of the Nations by eleven young ladies
Property owners request immediate return of tools borrowed from the undersigned Chase Butler of Carthage.
Round trip tickets will be sold November 26 between all local points on the Big Four Route and to many points on connecting lines within 150 miles of the starting point. Tickets are valid for return through November 30, 1008. For full rates and details, contact Big Four Route agents or the undersigned, M. E. IxGatta President, Warinex J. Lyxen G P T A Cincinnati Ohio.
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