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Attica Ledger Press

Location

Attica, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1911

Page

7

Doctors Meet at Mudlavia By Fountain-Warren Medical Society

The Fountain-Warren Medical Society held its best session at Mudlavia with 32 doctors present including visitors from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis and Hoosier towns. Papers on Salvarsan Lachrymo-Nasal Duct obstruction and tonsil pathology were presented. Hazeltine demonstrated tonsil and adenoid removal. Officers elected for next year include W H Dinsmore as president and C G Beckett as secretary treasurer. The next meeting is scheduled for Attica on March 7.

Fountain-Warren Medical Society Mudlavia Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Kramer Attica M. T. Case Coleman W. F. Hughes Indiana University School of Medicine Burton Hazeltine Ball St Louis LeRoy Jones L. L. Russell Hoopeston Ill James Chester, Til Crockett Lafayette W. H. Thompson Winamac Hughes Hazeltine Consomme Royale Rowland Kelsey Oliver Beckett Finney Delancy Johnson Jeffers Dinsmore Sullivan Hughes Hazeltine Dunaway Coffee Sparks W. H. Dinsmore Richard Stephenson C. G. Beckett

Attican 49-er Robert Anderson Aged Veteran Narrates California Trip

Attican native Robert Anderson born in 1837, a 49-er who came to Attican in 1880 and lived there until 1849 before seeking California for fifteen years. Since 1864 he has resided in Fountain and Warren counties and remains in good health at 87. He recalls a wagon journey to Salt Lake City and perilous post Salt Lake route. He is believed the only 49er remaining locally.

Robert Anderson Attica California Fountain Warren Salt Lake City Anderson Salt Lake Altho Warren County

Record Hunting Licenses Shatter Monthly Total

County Clerk Sanders issued 248 hunting licenses in November, a record for any month since licensing began. Many licenses went to city residents who enjoy rabbit hunting. among them two women, Mrs Abe Pearson and Mrs Mae Rothrock, noted for good marksmanship and occasional rabbit outings.

Sanders Abe Pearson Pearson Mae Rothrock

Notice of Logan Lodge Election in 1911

Notice to all members of Logan lodge No. 95 K of P that the annual officer election will be held Friday night Dec 29 1911. Two trustees will also be elected one for two years and one for three years. 103 William Kirkman C C A M Rupert K R and S

Logan Lodge No. 95 K. of P

Brother of Riley Dies in Greenfield

John A. Riley, sole brother of James Whitcomb Riley, died of heart failure at his Greenfield home last Friday. He was noted for literary attainments and some writings compare with his brother’s work. Merl Marlatt Charles McCauley and Leland Parnell of Newtown were Attica visitors Saturday.

John A. Riley James Whitcomb Riley Greenfield Mr. Riley Merl Marlatt Charles McCauley Leland Parnell Newtown

Children Get Bittle Estate Will of Silas Bittle probated in Tippecanoe Court

The January 1910 will names son James Bittle as executor and directs a 241 acre Tippecanoe and Fountain counties farm to sons James and Jeremiah with payments to Frances McCorkle 4200 and to Alonzo 3400. Personal property and the Lafayette house go to Frances, stock in Farmers Bank Wingate to all four. James posts an $8000 bond.

Silas Bittle Tippecanoe James Bittle Fountain Counties James Jeremiah Frances McCorkle Alonzo Lafayette Farmers’ Bank Wingate

Newtown Post Mistress Undergoes Major Operation

Newtown P M Mrs J C Witt was seriously ill and underwent a major operation Sunday at about 1130 performed by Dr Joseph Eastman with assistant Miss Lulu Jones of Indianapolis. Reports say she is improving and friends hope for a speedy recovery. Miss James, a Newtown girl now nursing in Indianapolis, assisted in the operation and has earned praise for her skill.

J. C. Witt Newtown Joseph Eastman Lulu Jones Indianapolis James Eastman

Bears Elect Officers for Local Independent Order of Bears

The local den of the Independent Order of Bears elects officers for the year led by S V Hose as president and Will Hose as vice president. Henry Borst succeeds Hose as president, with Charles Hayes chaplain and Ed Reidlinger secretary among other roles. The 52 charter members will meet weekly on Thursdays while a permanent hall is sought. Corwin Calvert, M W Auter, John Hane, Boyd Jones, Frank Moran, Henry Tendick and others named as trustees and divisional officers.

Independent Order of Bears S. V. Hose Altho V. Hose Pats Henry Borst Will Hose Charles Hayes Charles Baldwin Ed Reidlinger Fred Burkhart Corwin Calvert M. W. Auter John Hane Boyd Jones Frank Moran Henry Tendick

Farm opportunity near town with 180 acres for sale

An advertisement promotes 180 acres two and a half miles from town with a new 30 by 60 barn, good well, wind pump, tiled tillable soil, 100 acres blue grass never plowed. Priced at 65 dollars per acre. Alton Nave can vouch for quality. Otis W. Van Tress Mt. Victory Realty Co offers loans if funds are lacking.

Alton Nave Otis W. van Tress Mt. Victory Realty Co Mt. Victory Ohio

Monarch and Peninsular ranges offered by Powers Hardware

Cooking conveniences on a range are strong factors in making kitchen work enjoyable. The Monarch malleable range is praised as a perfect baker and range, and the Peninsular steel and cast ranges are described as delightful for any housewife. Powers Hardware invites in person demonstrations and delivery within 15 miles.

Old Appointees Retained by County Board

At the December session the county commissioners kept A. T. Livengood as county attorney for another year Bruce Short of Hillsboro was reappointed county engineer and Howard Shaffer will serve as court house janitor for the ensuing year.

Board of County Commissioners A. T. Livengood Bruce Short Hillsboro Howard Shaffer Court House

Coventry born Tom Ward linked to Godiva legend on screen

Acquaintances recall that Tom Ward, born and raised in Coventry, brought up the legend of Lady Godiva in a moving pictures presentation at the Arcade theater Monday night. Coventry, the Saxon city, holds an annual pageant on the story.

Lady Godiva Arcade Theater Tom Ward Mr. Ward Coventry

Helpful Suggestions For Everybody Cloaks and Furs Sale

Cloaks suits skirts and furs offered at deep discounts with two for one value on one dollar items. Promotes gifts for home with rugs carpets lace curtains linens and more. Includes Christmas boxes tags ribbons seals and small gift wares at low prices.

Wiltons Axminster Brussels Ingram Mattings

Silk and Wool Garments and Accessories Listing

A catalog of clothing and fabric items including dresses, gowns, sweaters, waists, skirts, robes, night shirts, underwear, stockings, gloves, handkerchiefs, scarves, belts, hats, pins, tarnishers, bags, pillows, sheets, and various infants and children garments. Items include muslin waists, flannel gowns, and silk stockings with multiple fabric types and accessories.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Newlin & Son Dr. Archer Painless Dental Parlor Farmer’s and Merchant’s State Bank R. Hammond 5Th Street Thomas P. Huffman American School of Osteopathy A. T. Still The Science Noah Weavers Corner Ferry Perry A. Brier Carpenter & Builder J. W. Whicker Ind Central Nat Bank Bld J. W. Rhodes Central Bank Fred S. Purnell L E. Schoonover Indiana R. B. Kramer Attican William Kirkman M. Rupert, K. R. and Riley Newtown P. M Bears Zeigler Zeigler Bay Zeigler’s Heatherbloom Sik Kimonas Redfern Warners Jackson Charles W. Zeigler
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