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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
2
A column of clipped thoughts mocks legal cases and public figures. It notes Canada and court decisions, a California millionaire killed in a collision, and critiques on wealth, politics, and religion. It surveys naval monuments, women in professional life, and the rise of electricity in farming with satirical tone.
Sir Rupert Dacre, Hilde estate heir, proclaims love to Sybil Jocelyn as he kneels in the Glynn gardens, and asks for her hand. Sybil, torn by her beauty and pride, evasively asks for time to decide, delaying marriage while her passions and social schemes swirl around her.
Rupert Dacre pleads for time to win Sybil, who hesitates over love and marriage. She agrees to a long courtship while asserting independence, and they walk home together after a tense, intimate moment by the lake. Sybil remains unsure if she loves him.
Sybil, a seventeen year old heiress, craves change and life beyond her quiet circle while Sir Rupert’s devotion remains unreciprocated by her. Violet Ruthers, overlooked and envious, schemes to win his heart but finds Sybil’s steady charm stronger. The tale teases a continuing drama of love, longing, and social intrigue.
Mr. Ferguson complains the salad tastes queer. Mrs. Ferguson explains Norah began it day before yesterday, Gretchen worked yesterday, and someone this morning claimed not to know how to make it, so she finished it herself.
A brief item notes a man who lost his case on a mere technicality, tearing his hair in frustration, with reference to the Chisago Tribune and a meat patent matter surrounding a poste victim.
A man with a mathematical bent pounded a one dollar parley across six Gravesend races, turning $1 into millions as each race swung in favor. Starting with Graceful at 20 to 1 and including Ingleside, Don Royal, Nannie Hodge, Brother Frank, and St. Breeze, the compounding bets surged to a staggering payoff of 2,912 dollars.
A keeper in a madhouse preserves letters from patients. some claim grand fortunes and dire warnings while others seek to post messages. The collection includes references to a five million sum, a million, and a 20 000 retainer, with imagined sign-offs from Gabriel Rothschild and others.
The church lists services with Saxpay Bible School at 9 45, worship at 11, junior and C E at 2, YP and C E at 8, Gospel Service at 7 30, and midweek and prayer meetings on Thursday. Sunday School at 9 30, preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 p m on alternating Sundays. Choir practice Friday evening. Pastors Chas Whitely and Omar Hufford invite all.
Wesleyan Methodist church advertises Sunday School at 9 45 a m each Sunday. Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m on alternate Sundays. Prayer Meeting on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.
The Mount Pleasant A.M.E. church announces preaching on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, Sabbath School at 2 P.M. each Sabbath, and a midweek prayer meeting Thursday nights. Parishioners are cordiality invited to attend all sessions.
Church of Christ outlines Sunday School at 9:00, preaching at 11:00 and 7:00 p m. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at 7:00. Philander Weaver serves as pastor.
Carthage Lodge No. 255 I O F meets on Tuesday evenings at their ball located on East Mill Street each week.
New York reports odd affection for animals through jewels. A lady’s diamond studded collar worth 225 dollars failed when a bird ate the diamonds. Paris auctions for Jane Hading’s lapdog collars reached 5000 and 35000 dollars. A St Louis cat has diamond pierced ears, and an English bull terrier in New York carries a 14 carat gold chain worth 200 dollars used by its owner in the park.
In Harlem three little girls compare their baby brothers who live with their families. One boasts Tom has a silver cup, another claims Rae owns the priciest go car, and the third taunts Eddie for having more fits, claiming their brother surpasses all.
A quarrelsome neighbor declares some women never know what becomes of their husbands money. Mrs. Torkins replies that those women must have husbands who do not play the races, reflecting a sharp social exchange in the Washington Star.
In the Repairing Department an old cobbler explains a lapstone to a curious girl. He says a lapstone is a stone used by a cobbler to cobble shoes with. The exchange ends with a playful offhand remark about blocking a track.
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