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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
6
Eight Lafayette barbers gave 102 boys at St. Joseph's orphan home free haircuts in 1 hour 42 minutes setting a city record. The event will become an annual Christmas hair cut at the asylum with a prize for the busiest barber. one performer did 15 cuts.
Fire Prevention Committee warns gasoline fumes dense and long lasting. One pint yields 200 cubic feet of explosive mix, vapor sinks, and can ignite from a spark or flame without contact. Use outdoors when possible, vent rooms, air thoroughly, and avoid kitchen exposure. Local notes mention social visits of Mrs Belle Ireland, Miss Lillis Beasley, and Wil Miller.
J J Fogarty explored Sebastian County near the Oklahoma line and declined a farm offer after finding poverty and harsh winters. He noted Ft Smith as attractive but harsh conditions and high land prices. saw many farms not worth gifts. In Springfield he visited Trace and Mrs McCarty, who run a shoe shop and prosper.
Indiana Grain Dealers and Indiana Millers associations offer cash prizes for exhibits produced in Indiana during 1912. Awards cover best ten ears white corn, best ten ears yellow corn, best single ear corn, best peck of wheat, and best peck of oats with multiple premiums per class. Exhibits must be owned and produced in Indiana and submitted by January 21 to 9:00 am.
The centennial commission reports to the legislature on condemning the block north of the State House for a centennial building costing $800,000. It cites rising property values and an architects' trust as reasons to avoid option deals and site drafts. Charles L. Jewett, its president, urges placing the building on the north part of the present State House block.
Odell Masons Lodge No. 129 F and A M held its annual election. Officers chosen include Thomas M. Irvin as worshipful master, Andrew L. Peterson senior warden, Jesse C. Carlson junior warden, William S. Walburn treasurer, Chas A. Mintner senior deacon, Theodore C. Jarvis junior deacon, Elvah C. Davis tyler, and William H. Bender trustee for three years. Mark M. Borum was re-elected secretary for what is described as a lifelong tenure.
Frank Bever has sold his general hardware business to George Chamberland of near Newcastle Indiana. Possession is set for January 15 1913. Bever plans to travel and his family will remain in Newtown for now. Community thanks Bever for his successful business and support.
George and Bruce Baker, students at Louisville Medical College, came home Saturday to spend the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Baker, in Davis township. Misses Rena Keefer, Florence and Eunice Peck returned Friday from Terre Haute where they attend state normal to join their families for the holidays.
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