08 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
1
A digest of Indiana’s Corrupt Practices Act outlines strict rules for campaign finance. It requires bonded treasurers and sworn expenditure reports, with funds passing only through the treasurer and precinct sub-treasurers reporting within ten days after each election.
John Augustine 24 son of Alfred and Mrs Augustine of West Point was killed while digging a well on a 520 acre Saskatchewan homestead last Saturday. It is believed he died of carbonic gas inhalation during construction. He belonged to the Odell Masonic lodge and is survived by parents two sisters and three brothers. Funeral arrangements and other local notices follow.
The Great Mud Bath resort Mudlavia near Pine Creek unveils a four story fireproof wing adding 46 rooms and a renovated lobby office. Robert L Kramer leads the project with upgrades including new elevators, tiled corridors, and refined dining and public spaces.
A plea urges readers to fund and organize Christmas gifts for needy Attica families. The call stresses simple acts of generosity to bring happiness to children, mentioning a saver badge and a form to request lists for Santa visits on Christmas Eve. The appeal promises privacy and direct delivery of gifts to recipients.
Father Oberholtz of the local church received a St Louis inquiry about Miss Elizabeth Stafford's heirs. A penitent allegedly defrauded Stafford years ago and seeks to repay the sum, plus interest and damages. Stafford's nephew George Stafford recalls a farm hand who vanished with about one hundred dollars decades ago, the exact amount now tied to an heirs' claim.
The Ladies of the G. A. R. met in the Merchants' Association room and chose Susan Bacon as president and a slate of officers led by Mary Kerr, Elizabeth Holmes, and Anna LaBaw. Anna LaBaw and Ruth Emmons were initiated, bringing membership to 32. officers to be installed at January's first meeting with a secretary to be appointed.
Mark O. Smith trustee of Shawnee township and farmer near Rob Roy married Saturday evening to Miss Jennie Spangler at Hardy M. Conover home. Both well known in Attica with many friends sending congratulations. Mrs. Duncan Buchanan hosted the Kettle Draw club Monday afternoon with guest Miss Jenne Glascock of Covington.
Indiana Appellate Court affirms Fountain Circuit ruling giving Levi Timmons clear possession of 130 acre Davis Township farm. Long dispute over whether deed was a will or deed, with siblings contesting restrictions. J Wesley Whicker represented Timmons. case followed through circuit and supreme courts over three years.
Announcement confirms Attica Bridge Co will relocate its entire plant to St Louis within about a year. Main issue cited is freight rates and new business potential, with Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas markets emphasized. Sneak of plan includes full steel factory, ready by fall, and normal operations until move.
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