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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
8
The Housekeeper invites early buyers to inspect the new Full House Furnishings collection featuring carpets mattings rugs oilcloths linoleums curtains and window shades. This week offers especially interesting values as preparations begin.
The Matting Department highlights Japan and China qualities in Blues Browns Greens and Tans in several grades with yard prices from 9c to 40c. jointless matting at 123c yd. Rugs in many styles sizes and qualities with new sharings and coloring. Door size rug 49c. Reversible Rug 75c. Rugs from 1.98 to 1.48 each. Oilcloths linoleums in widths with Fall patterns and lowest prices.
Curtain department showcases new fall lace and derby styles priced from 39c to 12.50 and up. Window shades in all sizes and colors available to order with in stock options and a sale on 7 foot felt shades at 90c each.
Asa Allison visited Indianapolis last week while Attorney J. H. Sturgeon of Bucyrus Ohio stayed with Dr. Johnson and family. Various local people called on friends, moved homes, or formed business partnerships. several in poor health and civic improvements include new bridges over Little Blue and related costs in Rush County.
Arlington reports politics as rising interest after a Carthage rally last Saturday. The township earned twenty school display premiums at last week’s fair with Arlington taking sixteen and a thirteen dollar set of reading circle books for best overall display in Rush County. The gas well drilled for John Conaway by Jesse Hare faced delay from a rope break. The 157th Indiana Volunteers passed through town en route to Indianapolis, reporting two deaths and many sick. George Stockdale and wife visited Will Cameron and wife. Dr F W Cregor of Carthage, candidate for joint senator, was here last week shaking hands with the boys.
A sudden death of William Henley occurred Sunday afternoon while visiting at Mr Thornton's on Theodore Morris farm. The article notes the shock to the Hen derson community and reflects on mortality with a biblical line. It also mentions hot temperatures affecting a Republican rally crowd and lists visitors Miss Alta Roberts of Indianapolis and Miss Emily Gary of Rushville who stopped by, with Emily Gary recently returning from Arbor Vitae Wisconsin.
Notice is given that October 3, 1898 at 7 p m in the Carthage town hall board room before the streets and alleys committee a hearing will be held on the final estimate for Mill street from Market to Big Four R R as submitted September 5 1898 by the Town Civil Engineer. All interested persons may attend and object. The Board of Trustees of Carthage. Attest S Roy Peters Town Clerk.
Notice set for October 3, 1898 at 7 pm in the Caithaga Town Hall board room. The streets committee will review the final estimate for Walnut street from Henley street to North street, as submitted September 5, 1898 under ordinance No 21 approved April 4, 1898. Interested parties may attend and object if any. Attest S Roy Peters Town Clerk Carthage Board of Trustees.
The partners announce dissolution with Bertha Dillman retiring. Mattie Bentley remains and will be the sole proprietor. All accounts will be settled and the firm solicits continued patronage.
J R Gibbs of Fincastle Virginia reports twelve years of chronic diarrhoea ended after one bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. L B Shaver of Fincastle Virginia also healed after three bottles. W E Casper, druggist of Fincastle, vouches for their statements. For sales by O B Coffin & Co.
Hon. John V. Hadley Republican nominee for judge of the supreme court, raised in Hendricks county and Danville, born 1841. He fought in the Civil War, was prisoner, wrote a memoir, served in the state senate in 1869 and 1871, became circuit judge for Marion and Hendricks, and earned a reputation for integrity and fairness. He is widely regarded as fit for the supreme court bench.
The Sixtieth Indiana General Assembly with GOP majorities enacted measures ending the prison contract system, creating a factory inspector and a labor commission to arbitrate disputes. A mining district commission and a governor led relief for hungry workers highlighted humane governance. The article praises moderation over force in labor disputes, noting Governor’s humane appeal and state impact.
The piece argues Republican governance reduced attorney general fees in Indiana, contrasting Democratic years. It cites figures: $18,916.12 disbursed in the last fiscal year versus $37,607.79 in 1894 under Democrats, a $23,691.67 difference, framing it as fiscal waste vs Republican savings.
An urgent notice urges prompt eye checkups with W M Edwards Optician Knightstown Indiana. It lists offices in Carthage and Rushville and promotes free eye exams and quick money lending services by HereLess & Bretz in Rushville.
A historical critique argues Republicans ended personal profit from insurance fees by placing all proceeds in the treasury, contrasting Democratic and Republican auditors. It claims the previous auditor siphoned up to $121,852.87 and total fees reached $464,249.86, while the modern auditor collects only a salary yet maintains diligent collection.
J. M. Stevens and J. A. Titsworths of Stevens and Titsworth, attorneys in Carthage, announce weekly office at the page with Dr. Sipe. They offer abstracts of title loans and insurance, with Sexton Sparks’ abstract books in Rush County, in the new courthouse West entrance. Agent for farm loans specialty Binford Block Greenfield Ind.
Local physician in Carthage Indiana offers prompt response to all calls and specialized care for eye ear nose and throat diseases. Glasses properly fitted for refractive errors and failing sight. Office located over R E Henley’s Store with guaranteed satisfaction.
Rushville Indiana shop offers eye care with focus on throat treatment and vision issues. Located at First Building Southeast of Post Office Upstairs. office noted for corrected prescriptions and fitting spectacles.
A brief quarrel remark from the Chicago News notes a feud between two men. One accuses the other of deceit a wolf in sheep's clothing while a bicycle repair remark signals a petty motive behind disputes.
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