The Limit on Gas Burning by October First 1904
The Carthage Natural Gas Company sets October 1904 as the last day for gas burning under the current arrangement. After that date gas must be burned by meter. patrons must have meters installed and ready for registering by that deadline or gas will be turned off. A $5 deposit is required before meter placement and is refundable when the meter is removed. Meters are available now for placement before October 1 with options to pay at the low rate or stove rate, with meters testing and deployment intended to boost supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Natural Gas Company
Woolson Spice Comany
Toledo
Democratic Nominees at Rushville Convention
The Democratic convention met in Rushville on August 27 with Chairman Morgan presiding. Officers named included Samuel L. Trabue as Chairman and H B Wilson as Secretary. The ticket nominated featured Carey Jackson for Representative, J W Arbuckle for Clerk, Elihu Price for Auditor, Jesse Leisure for Treasurer, J Frank Tweedy for Sheriff, Robert Greenwood for Surveyor, John F. Cross for Middle District, Salon E Tevis for Southern District, and Dr John G Lewis for Coroner. Resolutions endorsed National and State Democratic platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Morgan
Samuel L. Trabue
H. B. Wilson
J. Sattler
Carey Jackson
Falmouth
J. W. Arbuckle
Homer
Elihu Price
Posey
Jesse Leisure
Jackson
John F. Cross
Salon E. Tevis
Orange To
John G. Lewis
Mrs Mary Ross Dies at Mays Station at 57
Mrs Mary Ross aged 57 died at her daughter Mrs Charles Rich home in Mays Station after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Raleigh yesterday at 2 PM, led by Rev J T Scull Sr of Flatrock with Rev C O Whitely assisting. A quartet and Miss Mabelle Johnson provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ross
Charles Rich
Mays Station
Ross
Carthage
Raleigh
J. T. Scull
Flatrock
C. O. Whitely
Emma Overman
Hi KK
Stager
Sam Jones
Mabelle Johnson
Ripley Township District Schools Teachers List
The district schools openings mirror town schedules. September 12 lists No. 4 T. Hf. Miner No. 7A John M. Binford No. 7 Miss Clara Ross No. 8 Mrs Kizzie Cox No. 9 Miss Anna McCorkle No. 10 Miss Ethel Publuw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley Township
T. Hf. Miner
John M. Binford
Clara Ross
Kizzie Cox
Anna McCorkle
Ethel Publuw
Big Outing Trip By Knightstown Group To Petoskey
A party led by Jesse Siler Mort Allison Charfey Morgan’s son and John James of Knightstown leaves Saturday for Petoskey Michigan to join Dr Hiatoway and son for a three week outing on White Fish Lake in the upper peninsula. Jesse says they intend to have a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Siler
Mort Allison
Charfey Morgan
John James
Knightstown
Petoskey
Mich
Dr. Hiatoway and Son
White Fish Lake
Peninsular
Jesse
Surprising Home Dinner for Mrs Eunice Phelps
Mrs Eunice Phelps was surprised with dinner at home after church on Thursday. The event occurred at the home of Mrs Phelps and attendees planned the gathering. details can be obtained from Mrs Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. UF
S&s Phelps
Eunice
Local Folks Entertain and Visit Near Shirley
A jumble of names and visits from the area as families in Charlottsville, Indianapolis, Carthage, Muncie, Westland, and nearby towns host relatives and guests. Mentions include Miss Minnie Staley, Mrs. Jizzey, Mrs. Frank Stinger, George Winslow with cattle shipment, the Briles family, and wedding guests at the Binford-Roland ceremony.
School Year Announcements Issued By Board of Education
Announcements for the coming school year were issued Wednesday by the School Board. The four page document includes a greeting from the Board, a superintendent statement, library privileges, and book purchase guidance for the year. The Board credits its public spirit for preparing the notices, which will be welcomed by parents and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Carthage Natural Gas Company to Hold Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Carthage Natural Gas Company will be held at the Gas Office Cathage Ind Monday Sept 19 1904 at 7 30 p m for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and transacting any other business that may come before said meeting N E Stater Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Natural Gas Company
Cathage
Ind
N. E. Stater
Watson to Speak at Indiana Appearances
Congressman James E. Watson of Rushville will address meetings at Elwood Kokomo Rushville Williamsport Valparaiso Kentland and Lafayette with start times listed as 7 30 p m in most cities and 2 p m in Valparaiso and Kentland on the specified dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Rushville
Elwood
Kokomo
Williamsport
Valparaiso
Kentland
Lafayette
Changes His Position M. Hi. Marson Resigns for Fruit Tree Trade
M Hi Marson the accommodating hardware clerk resigns from W N Sharer after years and takes up fruit tree selling for Fen Bros Glenwood Nursery Newark New Jersey. He will base in Carthage with Marson and Van Meter fence anchors featured. Admirers praise his upright methods and predict success in his new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hi. Marson
W. N. Sharer
Fen Bros
Glenwood Nursery
Ror
N. J
Marson
van Meter
Growth and Development of Friends Event Report
A summary of a Friends meeting agenda and speakers over a morning that included Mary T. Wilson and a report on the World's S.8 Convention at Jerusalem. Afternoon session lists Address by P. W. Raida baugh, dinner by Western Grove Friends, with Walter Young as Chairman and Leora J Parker as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicag
Friends
Mary T. Wilson
Song
Jerusalem
Jennie Ridgeway
P. W. Raidabaugh
Western Grove
Walter Young
Leora J Parker
Carthage Greys Top Citizens 16 to 1 in Tuesday Game
At the school grounds last Tuesday the Carthage Greys defeated the Citizens team by 16 to 1. OJ McCarty hit the lone home run. Citizens lineup included Van Hood Jim Coleman Cy Rhoades C V Stephens J B Campbell I Overman Frank Overman Edgar Bundy Ben Bishop Stager Campbell McCarty Manson. Page 3 has more Greys ball news. Foley's Kidney Cage advertised by J H McGar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Greys
Stager-Campbell-McCarty
Manson
Greys
Local Guests and Horse Show Highlight Rushville Fair
Mr Will Stevens of Muncie visits his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Samuel B Ill R H Hill displays his fine horse Sterling Prince at the Rushville Fair this week Lon Dalrymple oversees events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Stevens
Muncie
Samuel B
R. H. Hill
Sterling Prince
Rushville
Lon Dalrymple
Local Notices and Visits Highlight Weekly Socials
Miss Mattie Bentley left Wednesday to attend wholesale houses millinery openings. Jesse Henley went to Rushville Wednesday for a County Board of Education meeting. Mrs Anna Jackson of New Palestine visited H K E Stager and family. Maye Knowlton and brother Gerry of Logansport visited. Mrs F W Cregor and son Wy koff left Wednesday to visit relatives in Morr istown. The rear of Geo W Williams store at Knightstown burned Wednesday morning. Mrs Ithamer McCarty and daughter Lelan of Rushville were guests of Mr and Mrs Irvin M Hill. Mr and Mrs Jesse Siler and Miss Grace Reddick visited Mr and Mrs Olliz Silers of near Occident. Stanley & Coleman display in hardware store of attractive stores in price and appearance. Mrs Wm till of Chicago came to visit her ill mother Mrs Keturah Miles. Walter Haydock will move from Jane Bundy farm south of town to Sam A Ray farm north of Greenfield. Charley Nixon and daughter Grace of Indianapolis and Mr Lee Nixon of Porto Rico were guests this week. Rev J A Allen of Indianapolis will preach at the M E church next Sunday. C V Stephens leaves Saturday for Hubbardstown Mich to vacation with his parents. Harry Nelson Charley Nelson John Wilson Jim Forbes M D Seely Jeff Addison and others attend the Arthur Talbert sale near Gilgpfield Tuesday.
Gratitude for Louisana Purchase Exposition Attendee
Jessie Kurtz offers heartfelt thanks to personal friends and business associates across three countries for the privilege to attend the St Louis exposition, crediting Sec Williams Company and the public for support. Anna Earnest enjoys a vacation from duties at R H Hail Co. store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sec. Williams Company
Jessie Kurtz
Anna Earnest
R. H. Hail & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. A. McGlain
Crawfords
D. L. Secrest
Laurel, Ind
Orchard
Andersonville
Laurel
Reel Nee Ee
E. L. Archey
Mansfield & Stewart
Tosse
Seip
Perces
Sheslen
Mets
J. Frank Tweedy
Ripley
Aja
Robert Greenwood
Washington
Charlottsville
Tressie Pot Falestine
Briles
Frank Li K
Indianapolis
Julia Garfield
Frank Niles
Minnie Staley
Chas, Cox
Jesse Fort
Shirley
Jizzey
Thomas Owens
Frank Stinger
George Winslow
Khem
Il, Price and Fam
Ieily
Pensburg
Debbie Parker
Oli Thomas
Founlittle Son Red
Donbar
Cleveland
Anvisit
James Jeffries LeMay
Carroll
Jason
Patch
Mrs. Lewis
Mr. Fod
Roscoe Carlton
Maxwell
Robert’ Briles
Adkins
Warthage
Anthony Smith
al’ Mattox
John Roland
Dormona
Fon Joseph
Mise Rose
Lane
Miss Grace
al Hill
Clark
Stella
Carrie Newhouse
Westland
Louis Adams
Corzina Smith
Lew Wheeler
Nellie
Indianapol
Anna Garner
Hamilton
Ohio
Alle Bishop
Rashville
John Julian
Nelle Lineback
Lewis Laneback
Tor
Bowno
Woolson Spice Co
Second National Bank
Olio
ICE Co
Treasum
Lion
Lion Coffee
Lion Coffee Woolson Spice CO
Gotthage Natural Gas Company
Annual Meeting of Stockholders
J. E. Watson
Walnut Ridge Bible School Conference of Friends
Western Grove Friends Church
J. B. Tribby
Mattie Bentley
Jesse Henley
County Board of Education
Anna Jackson
New Palestine
H. KE. Stager and
Maye Knowlton
Gerry
Logansport
F.W. Cregor
Wykoff
Morristown
Geo. W. William
Ithamer McCarty
Lelan
Irvin M. Hill
Grace Reddick
Olliz Silers
Near Occident
Stanley & Coleman
Wm. Till
Chicago
Keturah Miles
Walter Haydock
Jane Bundy
Town
Sam’l A. Ray
Greenfield
Charley Nixon
Lee Nixon
Porto Rico
J. A. Allen
M. Bh
C. V. Stephens
Hubbardstown, Mich
D. V. Stephens
Harry Nelson
Charley Nelson
John Wilson
Jim Forbes
M. D. Seely
Jeff Addison
Arthur Talbert Sale
Gillgpfield
Butler Mfg. CO
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