C J Haller Publishes Christmas Book From His Holy Land Trip
C J Haller mailed a limited edition 150 copy Christmas booklet of his Holy Land travel narrative first printed in The Ledger Press. Eight postcard and photo illustrations accompany the text. The issue calls attention to Attica's literary talent with other local pieces by Al Peacock Cicely Johnson Lemma Thompson Bernice Lauman and more within The Ledger Press Christmas issue.
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C. J. Haller
Mr. Haller
Holy Land
Ledger Press
Attica
al Peacock
Cicely Johnson
Lemma Thompson
Bernice Lauman
Attica High School
the Ledger Press
Attica girl shows promising sketch talent
A modest Attica girl submits a clever finishy sketch that could grace popular magazines. The piece reveals budding talent and the author may gain wider recognition, with hopes for future publication elsewhere.
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Attica
Indiana Farm Land Values Rise in 1910 Census
Indiana ranks high in agricultural land value with 23,609,800 acres total and 21,298,833 on farms in 1910. Improved land totals 16,913,853 acres across 215,585 farms averaging 98.6 acres. Farm property value reaches $1,809,135,258, up from $978,616,471 in 1900.
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Indiana
Lafayette Firm Moves to Lafayette After Acquisition
Lafayette Retail Merchants association announces Anderson Folder Co to relocate from Warcaw Indiana to Lafayette within two weeks occupying the former Lafayette Safe and Lock Works building now under receivership. The company reincorporated with $60,000 capital of which Lafayette men hold a quarter. R W Anderson teaches the folding machine, head of the firm, which makes newspaper folders including the Ledger Press office model.
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Lafayette Retail Merchants Association
Anderson Folder Co
Warcaw
Ind
Lafayette
Lafayette Safe and Lock Works
Ledger Press Office
R. W. Anderson
Supply of Farm Labor Decreasing Across 1820 to 1910
The department of agriculture studied farm labor supply to explain rising living costs. It tracked the share in gainful occupations tied to agriculture, from 83.1 percent in 1820 to 77.5 in 1840, 47.3 in 1870, 44.1 in 1880, 3.3 in 1900, and 33.2 in 1910, noting a nearly 50 percent decline in the agricultural fraction over the ninety-year span.
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Department of Agriculture
Christmas Dinner At Fountain County Poor Asylum
Inmates enjoyed a Christmas dinner with turkey roast chicken dressing and cranberry sauce. Each inmate received a token gift as a reminder of the season. Superintendent Sam Sowers and wife have made it an annual event during their tenure. Mrs. John Stoner of Rob Roy visited Attica on Thursday.
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Fountain County
Bet Paid After Long Delayed Banquet At Tremont Hotel
County Recorder Oscar Phebus and Attorney A T Livengood hosted a banquet at the Tremont hotel to honor Auditor W B Gray and wife after a bet that Gray would marry in June. Attendees included Mayor McGeorge and numerous local officials. toastmaster A T Livengood led remarks and Mrs Gray spoke. The group then moved to Livengood’s home for cards and music.
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Oscar Phebus
A. T. Livengood
Tremont Hotel
W. B. Gray
Gray
Phebus
Livengood
Mr. Gray
N. B. Cardiff
W. E. Livengood
Claude Philpott
Wm. Thompson
Mayor McGeorge
George P. Schwin
Manford Livengood
George Williams
New Flag Design Approved by Taft and War Department
A redesigned American flag is approved by President Taft and the War Department. The 25 stars form a circle representing the first 25 states, with 13 stars within the circle for the original states, and 10 added for states since 1876. The arrangement improves star size and artistry while preserving stripes.
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Taft
War Department
Union
United States of America
United States
New Mexico
Arizona
Mourning Notice for Mabel Shidler of Rob Roy Camp
Rob Roy Camp No 4823 Royal Neighbors of America declares the death of member Mabel Shidler on December 12 and votes to drape the charter in mourning for thirty days. The resolution is to be recorded in camp minutes and a copy sent to the bereaved family. Laura Head Com. Etiza Campbell.
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Mabel Shidler
Mabel
Christ
Rob Roy
America
Laura Head
Com
Etiza Campbell
Clerk Plays Santa Claus in County Records
County Clerk Roy Sanders distributed Christmas licenses to couples in Attica Riverside Mellott and Veedersburg with marriages to Elmer G. Miller and Cora Hill, Benjamin F. Keefer and Rosie E. Mitton, Frederic Ritledge and Muriel Howard, Ralph H. McAlister and Hallia O. Nine, and others. The group of locals, plus Mr. and Mrs. Biddle Monroe Harshberger and Will Moore, traveled to Mississippi for a deer hunting trip, enjoying southern hospitality before returning home.
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Roy Sanders
Elmer G. Miller
Cora Hill
Attica
Benjamin F. Keefer
Rosie E. Mitton
Riverside
Frederic Ritledge
Muriel Howard
Mellott
Ralph H. McAlister
Hallia O. Nine
Wm. H. Tuggie
Rev. Tuggie
Veda E. Wallace
Veedersburg
Newton B. Delaney
Peru
Ottie Vaughn Henderson
Chas. A. Brown
Leota Richey
Covington
P. A. Biddle
A. J. Monroe
Charles Harshbarger
Will Moore
Mississippi
Sam Biddle
Remembered By Friends Elector Receives Christmas Gift
Democratic courthouse friends present County Chairman Frank Macoughtry with a costly grip in tribute. A. T. Livengood spoke for the group before the clerk's office, wishing him success and a Merry Christmas. Macoughtry expressed thanks and hoped to carry Indiana’s ninth district electoral vote to Washington for Wilson and Marshall.
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Frank Macoughtry
A. T. Livengood
Macoughtry
Indiana
Washington
Wilson
Marshall
Williamsport Fire Destroys Stephens Home
A Monday morning blaze at the home of William Stephens east of the school house quickly engulfed the structure. Firefighters arrived but could not save the walls. much furniture was damaged by water and breakage though some loss was covered by insurance.
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Williamsport
William Stephens
Stephens
Notice to Settle at the Hardware Store
Notice to settle debts after selling the hardware store to David Metzger. All known accounts should be settled at the store within the next few days. If neither party is present, Albert Lyons will make settlement. Fowler & Rusk.
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David Metzger
Albert Lyons
Fowler & Rusk
Warren Court Reverses Arms v Carmichael Ruling
The Warren appellate court reversed the Warren circuit court in the case of Solon A. Arms v William P. Carmichael. Arms and others built a $10,000 levee along the Wabash to protect adjoining farms, financed by an internal share contract. Arms repaired the levee and sued, arguing the contract created a land lien. the circuit court ruled for Arms, now overturned. Fountain County residents followed the decision.
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Warren Circuit Court
Solon A. Arms
William P. Carmichael
Arms
Wabash
Carmichael
Fountain County
Hillsboro Official Plans Extended Stay in Mexico Mining
County Commissioner William A. Wright of Hillsboro says he will depart at the start of the year for Mexico to manage silver mining interests. He previously spent several months there and invested in well developed mines. he expects to remain for several months.
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William A. Wright
Hillsboro
Mexico
Fountain County Council to Meet in Special Session
The Fountain County Council is called to a special session at the auditor's office on Monday December 30 to consider appropriations for 1912 and address county business. Miss Viva Johnson of Lafayette and Robert D Bradley of West Point wed Thursday afternoon in Lafayette.
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Fountain County
Auditor’s Office
Viva Johnson
Lafayette
Robert D. Bradley
West Point
George W. Switzer
Attica Mayor Reed Passes Through City En Route to Indianapolis
Local notes describe Mayor Will B. Reed of Attica driving through town Tuesday evening on his way to Indianapolis. He declined formal honors yet earned praise as a civic figure, with readers lauding his role in making Attica one of the region’s notable towns. The item highlights Reed’s quick visit and public esteem.
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Will B. Reed
Attica
Indianapolis
Will Reed
Weedersboro
W. H. Chamberlain
Chicago
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