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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1898
Page
8
The Cream Ridge Gas company stockholders will hold their year end meeting at the residence of Nathan Hill at 1 p m on Saturday October 15. Charles F. Biford secretary.
The piece argues protection benefits for home industries, especially cotton, citing gains under McKinley and Dingley tariffs. It notes rising southern and western cotton spindles from 1890 to 1898, with Indiana leading western gains. It contrasts protection with free trade, highlighting export growth and British imports as evidence of protectionist policy fueling domestic prosperity versus free silver advocates.
Urges immediate eye checks for symptoms like headaches blurred vision and eye strain. Warns against waiting and promotes free eye examinations by W. M. Edwards in Knightstown Indiana.
Weekly notice announces Stevens and Titsworth Attorneys and Counsellors based in Carthage with Dr. Sipe, meeting every Thursday at the county office.
In possession of the Sexton and Sparks abstract books Rush County. Office in new Court House West entrance First door to the right.
Reported exports show large sums in 1893 and 1897 with growth to various regions and declared outlets for products. A separate historical anecdote recalls the 1766 Calcutta Black Hole incident where 146 men were confined, many died from heat and asphyxiation due to nitrogen-rich air and confinement.
A near sighted man argues that once glasses are worn for a few days they become the standard for comfort. He notes eyeglasses can be convenient for reading or writing but insists spectacles are superior for real comfort, praising scientific adjustments.
A fragment from an Indianapolis Journal item hints at a suburban lot dispute tied to an implied desire for a new wheel. The text blends a personal exchange with a reference to crocodiles of Egypt and ancient rulers.
Rushville Indiana law firm advertises services by Guffin and Watson with an office on Ruth and Main streets. Notary available. Specializes in probate and collection work.
The W. L. group met at Miss Winona Newsom's home for an afternoon on Cuba. Sallie A. Stager presented a Cuban war paper. Thomas T. Newby hosts a large fruit exhibit at M. F. Lovett's featuring 22 pear varieties, 17 grape types, and 33 apple kinds.
Our littl e boy suffered rheumatism in his knee and could not keep his foot on the floor. After trying many remedies, a friend advised Chamberlains Pain Balm. The first bottle gave relief, a second followed, and he was cured sound and well according to J. T. Bays pastor Christian Church Neodesha Kan. For sale by O S Coffin Co.
The Cream Ridge Gas company plant and its well will be sold at public auction at the crossroads on Cyrus Cox's farm at 2 o'clock on Saturday October 8.
John C Hill as administrator files a final report for Jerse McDaniel deceased in Rush Circuit Court. Hearing set for October 20 1898 during the October term. Creditors heirs devisees and legatees must appear to show cause why the nal report should not be approved. Clerk Thomas M Green Rushville Indiana seal.
Benjamin Franklin quotes three doctors as a humorous guide to choosing medicine. Dr Inclination favors Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for pleasant safety, Dr Experience praises its proven cure, and Dr Reason cites scientific preparation aiding lung relief. Sold by O S Coffin & Co. Try The Record three months for 25 cents. All the local news go it happens.
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