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Newspaper

Attica Ledger Press

Location

Attica, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

8

Newtown Barn Destroyed By Fire On Sunday Morning

The barn owned by Bert Hushaw in the west part of Newtown burned Sunday about 4 o clock. Mrs. Hushaw raised the alarm as spectators gathered but the barn was too far gone to save. The structure was new, built about a year ago, with insured loss likely. The fire’s origin remains a mystery. The town’s Thanksgiving hall event featured dancing and cards with out of town guests and numerous locals attending.

Bert Hushaw Harry Simms Schneider Mr. Tompson Waynetown Isaac Henry Dallas Helen Veedersburg Crete Simms William Sink Ella Larson Otterbein John Dagger Leola Black Leah Haas Edna Riffle Oveta Borden Abolt F. E. McKinney Daugther Grace Georgia Simpson Crawfordsville Homer McKinney Alton Milligan Waveland F. E Charles McKinney Della McCauley Kingman Alice McCauley Della Tom Charles Enoch Leath Emma Reed Newtown Helena Briggs Herman Attica Robert Campbell George S. Glover Hillsboro Ellen Attica Charles Schermerhorn J. C. McBride Frankfort Fern Dodge Indianapolis John R. Harris Covington

Local Social Notes From Independence and Lafayette

Sunday visits feature the Stackers and relatives. Evangelistic meetings are planned at the Christian church beginning December 29 led by Rev. Mr. Chapman. Local residents report health, travel, and family activity across Independence Lafayette Den Waymire and surrounding towns.

James Stacker Jr Lafayette James Stacker Home Cooper Dan Rex Inez Stafford Byron Steadman Payton Melton The Christian Church Mr. Chapman Sam Brown Wallace Whistler Lizzie Simpkins Utica Sallie D.W. Smith Kickapoo Earl Waymire D. A. Waymire Sim Sellers Medina Ollie May

Landis Matriarch Disinherits Sons in Will

Mrs. Mary K. Landis of Delphi leaves all her property to daughters Kate and Frances and makes the sons executors. The heirs include United States Judge Kenesaw M. Landis of Chicago Charles B. Landis former congressman Walter K. Landis former postmaster in San Juan Porto Rico Frederick Landis former congressman and 190 campaign lieutenant governor candidate and Dr John Landis Cincinnati health commissioner.

Indiana Walter K. Landis San Juan Porto Rico John Landis Cincinnati

Dennison Gift Items Highlight Catalog Yet Aisle

A shopper’s guide lists Christmas boxes greeting cards seals tags letters garlands booklets bells art calendars December crepe paper blotter pads paper napkins pictures and Kodak motto cards albums place cards tally cards pennants frames stamped linens and all kinds of art needle work.

Dennison Eastman Kodake Kodak

Christmas Gift List for Women and Girls Highlights

A partial catalog of high grade items for gifts includes pattern cloths with napkins, gloves, mittens, fancy silk gloves, garters, handkerchiefs for all, combs, beads, cushions, furs, rugs, carpets, linoleums, couch covers, lace sets, blankets, skirt patterns, hair brushes, perfumes, laces and embroideries, ribbons, fans, bags, silk hose, hosiery, and baby blankets.

Christmas Suggestions in Fur niture

Christmas suggestions feature Fur niture items including Globe-Wernicke sectional bookcases writing desks and book cases combined metal beds chiffoniers princess dressers music cabinets folding beds Morris chairs leather seat chairs and more such as desks tables bookcases and storage pieces.

Globe - Wernicke Florence

Bargain Basement Toy Store Promises Wide Selection

A local toy shop advertises a broad assortment of blocks sweepers animals Xmas trees ornaments dishes cups and saucers and nearly every kind of toy to please children in a bargain basement setting.

Gifts For Men and Boys Catalog of Wool and Linen Wear

Readable text lists a range of men's and boys garments and accessories including pure wool suits and overcoats, mufflers, purses, umbrellas, linen handkerchiefs, gloves, shirts, workwear, pants, collars, ties, cuff buttons, belts, underwear, suspenders, bath robes, hats, boots and shoes, and children's suits and coats. It appears as a retailer catalog entry promoting winter apparel and accessories.

Mackinaw Sweet Orr

China and Glassware Lot Inventory for Home Use

A listing details a wide assortment of china and glassware including Hersen glassware hand-painted china jardiniers fern dishes casseroles berry sets glass trays French and German china Austrian and Japanese china bric-a-brac china jugs water sets bakery dishes sugar and creamers china plaques fancy china cups and hundreds of other home wares plus model aluminum and white enameled ware for the home.

China

Footwear inventory listing for multiple customer needs

A catalog style entry lists tan and white shoes velvet and felt slippers for women and children. It includes boudoir slippers, kid slippers for men, leggings for children, overgaiters and warm lined shoes.

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