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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
4
The voters of Carthage are notified that an election will be held on Tuesday November 7 1905 to elect one trustee for each of six wards and one clerk treasurer named Gierrarecien.
Property rental notice on Market street offering four rooms at four dollars per month by L Newsom. Also small item about votes for cash or trade at Henleys. A comic snippet follows about Jones senior and Robbins planning dinner at the Clemenses with a dinner coat and social awkwardness, from Youth's Companion.
On Saturday October 14 Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hill marked their fiftieth year of marriage with a reception. Their daughter and granddaughters hosted guests in decor featuring asparagus and chrysanthemums while the couple received well wishers beside autumn leaves. Mrs. Hill, born Elizabeth Winslow, wed in Salem Indiana and Mr. Hill, born June 20 1826, has long resided in Ripley township. The event drew many warm gifts as neighbors honored the couple’s half century together.
Alfred Dyer and David Manson returned Monday from a short Oklahoma stay. Isaac Doran and Henry Phelps were in Knightstown Monday. Grace Nixon of the S and S O Home visited Misses Florence and Lillian Henley Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Price hosted dinner Sunday with James Anderson and wife Irvin Price and wife and Mr and Mrs James Reddick. Fred Scott and Miss Idricks are visiting relatives and will leave for here Mr Scott has Mr
Indiana corn groups plan a joint corn show with the Corn School and Thirteenth Convention at Purdue. The event aims to boost corn improvement with samples from across the state, section prizes, and sweepstakes finals. Exhibitors may enter free. standards and guidance will be provided by Prof A T Wiancko at Purdue, with more details to follow.
James Maxwell and wife of Spurries visited friends here Sunday. Mrs Robert Gilbreath visited in Indianapolis part of last week. Elder Kurbnot Wilkinson preached at the Christian church Sunday morning. Ora Ballenger and wife of Shirley called on Sidney Ballenger and wife Monday afternoon. Our Stenger of Indianapolis visited, parents Frank Stenger and wife, Monday night and Harry Stenger of Indianapolis was their guest. Kid Adkins of Carthage and Tom Walker were at Wilkinson on business Thursday. Miss Carrie Newhouse of Lebanon spent Sunday with her mother and sister, Ed. Decamp wife and children of Eden spent Thursday here, guests of Thomas Riley and family. Wesley Lineback, wife and son of Indianapolis visited Lewis Lineback and family part of last week. W R Walker is suffering from the effects of a carbuncle on his wrist. William Seamons of Greenfield spent Sunday here, the guests of Mr and Mrs Winfield Lane. Mrs Leone Hiatt and baby of New Castle were guests of parents, Mr and Mrs Chas Niles east of town, over Sunday. The Charlottesville Gas Go drilled in their well on Railroad Street Thursday and gave it a 30 gtt shot by the Independent Tornado Co. The well was tested Sunday morning and showed a pressure of about 80 ft to the minute. Miss Mabel Walker had the honor of dropping the yo-devil. Tom Pearson and wife, Alias Hoggins and wife, Thad Jeffries, John Duty, W R Walker, Henry Starbuck, Willis Bundy, Omer Anderson, Wim Delashman, Robert Gillreath and John Coffin attended the trial of John Anderson vs Stephen Black at Carthage Friday for possession of property.
Mrs. Asa Weaver was called to Cordington Ohio last Friday due to her daughter Mrs. Wm Brimbee illness. Lizzie Neal and Ethel Neal of Greenfield visited Miss Jennie Terry Sunday. Wyche Watkins of Rushville visited relatives at Heedh last Sunday. Dorace Celestus Neal and Mary and Lulu Newsom of Greenfield spent Sunday in Carthage. Miss Mary Goins from North Carolina has entered High School here. Mary and Lulu Newsom visited Mrs Fowler Newsom Monday. Rev C Terrel preached at the A M E church Sunday at 3 o clock.
Last year I had a severe stomach attack that ruined sleep and caused three to four hour post meal pains. After using Chatmar Jain's Stomach and Liver Tablets I perceived immediate relief while staying in Tollamore Ontario. M A Mciaic.
A long OCR style list presents contestant names including Emma Earnest Florence Catt Goldie Dalrymple Bessie Nelson Ida Henley Laura Hill Grace Winslow Hazel Binford Flora Earnest Eva McPatridge Stella Pearson Ava Dowmey Rosa Donaway Marjorie Fil Wilma Bundy Mabel Binford Lois Binford Goldie Watkins Hallie Retherford Effie Linville Joanna Morris Bonnie Henley Elsie Shaffer Maud Deem Ramona Norris Alice Brooks Ethel Warnesta Clara Archey Addie Reddick Hazel Dyer Bertha Harmest Thresha Lourenback Mary Herkless Bertha Kennedy Ethel Joddbom ADNAM Richecy Sylvia Comm Maad Addison Della Archey Jeesen count figures appear after names with totals. final line notes count up to Tuesday October 10.
The Annual Meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Connersville Diana Conference closes its session today with a full report to be issued next week. Today's program lists morning sessions on love feast minutes district work and plans for the new year followed by an afternoon devotional service committee reports and discussions. Dr Lucy Gaynor speaks on unique medical mission experiences with evening sessions led by her and a consecration service completes the program.
The Lafayette Daily Courier reports Miss Estella Gause pianist from Indianapolis gave an enthusiastic program at the Lafayette Baptist church aided by Chester Mcllvain vocal instructor. Her Chopin Polonaise Op 53 and Schubert Schuman selections drew high praise and she is to lead the artiste department at the school of music this year. Mrs. C E Trompeson of Highland Park hosted her in Lafayette.
William Bundy and Albert L Rogers with wives spent Tuesday in Westland with Mr and Mrs Binford. Greenfield defeated Carthage 9 to 6 on Saturday. A large crowd at the grounds after the horse show strained the fences as the Arlington band played between halves. Carthage visits Greenfield tomorrow. The Ladies of East Street Christian Church plan a carnival and bazaar the second week of November with date and place to be announced.
A traveling man in drug trade circles reports druggists often ask customers if cough remedies are for a child or adult and commonly recommend Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children. They claim it is harmless and always cures coughs colds and croup. sold by M. A. McClain.
A list of students across multiple grades shows many names recorded as neither tardy nor absent during the first month of the school year. The compiled roster names pupils by year and includes numerous families such as Andis, Bowlinger, Newsom, Tutle, Wall, Bundy, and Gardner among others.
A vintage ad urges readers to break up and take Dr. King's New Life Pills to relieve dyspepsia or constipation, cleanse energy drains, and cure headaches and dizziness. Available at M. A. McClain's drug store for 25 cents with a guarantee.
Miss Bertha Elizabeth Wetmore of Meeker and Lawrence Schuyler Hill of Florence were united in marriage at St. Mark's Cathedral Salt Lake City on October 2 1905 performed by Rev James B Eddie The bride resided in Meeker for years and is active in auxiliary lodges The groom manages Boston Land and Cattle company Boston Market in Florence They plan travels through Utah and Colorado then reside at 503 East Main Street Florence Best wishes come from White River Review Meeker Colorado Also for sale Radiant Home Base Burner with new magazine RH Hill
Jas Walters of Dutfeld Virginia states a long standing lip cancer cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve now fully recovered. The ad promises a guaranteed cure for cuts and burns at M A McClain's drug store with a 25 cent price.
The program opens at 9 30 with opening exercises and roll call including quotations from Tennyson. Emma Earnest Harvey Miner Lottie Billman lead recitation chapters on General Notions and preparation. 11 20 reports state superintendent Mangrum. Noon sees New Harmony movement chapters on the Industrial Revolution and Working Classes. Afternoon solos by Alma Carfield Alta Carfield Whitney. round table on oral expression errors. dismissal at 3 00.
An Indiana editor recalls a scornful tale that the husband is onto his rival and the town dries up with gossip. A Kansas farmer who shuns papers becomes a target for mockery, with jabs about hair on teeth and a habit of dodging baths and almanacs. The piece paints a caricature of gullible swindlers and inflated prices.
A local advertisement urges stocking Chamberlains Cough Remedy this season for prompt relief before winter illnesses. It emphasizes early use once a cold begins and recommends keeping the remedy on hand, noting its wide reputation and superiority. Sold by M. A. McClain.
Residents of Car-Oliage must burn all foliage within the corporation only between 10 a m and 2 p m Violators will face fines The notice is issued by Orper or Boarp Awp Head Officer.
J H Simmons of Cavey Louisiana recalls a fearful cough that disturbed his sleep. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing him. The druggist WW Memain guarantees a 50 cent or one dollar bottle with a trial bottle free.
A disordered stomach causes headaches and is quickly cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by M. McViain.
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