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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
2
A series of obituaries in Attica recalls the deaths of Mrs. Lillie Rhode Beckett mother of four, Civil War veteran T. M. Browning, and photographer John A. Henney. Beckett died after childbirth complications. Browning served in Indiana regiments and led local lodge roles. Henney died of heart failure after a long photography career. Funeral rites were held for each, with Riverside Cemetery interments and church services.
Roma Monice Browning comes to relieve the weariness of M Browning, a well known figure.
W. W. Shultz died Tuesday morning at his Newtown home after several weeks illness. Survived by wife, four children P L Shultz and three daughters, four brothers, one sister, and many grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 10:30 in the Baptist church of Newtown with Rev J P Henson of Waynetown and Rev L L Minnis assisting. Born near Newtown, he spent his life there and suffered rheumatics and heart trouble. A visitor, Mrs. James Minnear, returned home after a stay with her son Earl and wife in Pine Village.
Two Santa Claus pixies Squegee and Bobo tour Attica stores from Perry Street to neighborhoods, inspecting McDermond’s, Orb and Co, Scribner’s, Nathan’s, Farmers and Merchants Bank, mayor’s office, Jacobson’s, and Schwartz to verify preparations for Christmas stock and gifts. They glimpse toys, jewelry, clothing, and dinner provisions as they report back to Santa.
About fifty young men in Attica formed a athletic association aiming to exceed one hundred members by year end. The Old Presbyterian Church will be converted into a gymnasium and club headquarters with monthly dues of one dollar and a two dollar initiation fee, rising to five dollars after January 1.
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