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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
8
Mrs. John Gentry improves after illness tied to childbirth at her parents Covington home. A long list covers visits, travels, Christmas gatherings, derailed freight cars near Wabash depot, and local residents including Meyers, Lemper, and Beckett family updates. The story notes a divorce in Veedersburg, trustee reappointment for the state hospital, and a newborn daughter in Attica.
Alton N. Lusk died Christmas Eve after months with tuberculosis. A native of the city and 36, he worked as a clerk and window trimmer at McDermond department store and had previously been in Lafay ette and Terre Haute. Funeral services were held at the Schultz home and he is buried at Beulah cemetery. He was cared for by his mother and kept on the payroll at full pay until his death.
Miss Clara Springman and Will Morris eloped to Eldercre where they were married by Elder Jackman at about 10 30 Christmas Eve. They traveled to Lafayette the next day and announced the union at a dinner for the bride's aunt Mrs. H L Mauck. On return they were greeted by friends and good wishes.
Joe Stahl as a Fountain county representative has secured a place on the plunder count and will help allocate shares when the general assembly meets. The development is seen as an achievement that may secure Fountain county men roles in upcoming appointments and committee leadership.
A message expressing appreciation for customers and patrons. The store states year's sales were the largest and most satisfactory in its history and pledges to continue efforts to be an ideal shopping destination. An invitation is extended to new customers to visit and bring friends.
AYLESWORTH. The Claypool child injured head at home. Dr. Stanfield treated. Zack Stewart, formerly Shawnee township, now Terre Haute, ill with tuberculosis and weakening. Mrs. Stone of Stone Bluff injured when knocked down by a colt, breaking left arm. George Hoagland critically ill and to seek Mudilavia treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Jack attended Rev. Shigely’s surprise visit. Mrs. Galloway and sons Nel son and Chauncy visited Attica Saturday.
Mrs Charles Baldwin was spotted shopping in Attica on Saturday. A bright New Year greeting echoes through the town as residents wish one another well.
Rev Shannon returned home after a revival meeting closed Friday. Barney Mallett finished Bloomington studies and spent Christmas at home after visiting Attica. Winfield Rabb came home from Hang Illinois for Christmas with family. Clyde Wade returned to Mellott from a visit with W. W. Wade. Mirese Listerne Fay Covault visited Mr and Mrs Clarence Darling over Sunday. W R Campbell came to spend Sunday with family. Mina Iva Smith from Veedereburg visited Mande Ottinger. Ireland Munson spent Christmas at home. Mrs Geo Earl and Mrs Geo Hines kept Christmas in Crawfordsville. Elia Hullihan is home from Champaign Illinois. I H Wheatley and daughter Ethelyn visited Attica Monday. Riverside school Christmas exercises were a great success. Mr A C Bethel, previously sick, is better.
A social note details F. M. Bever asking debts be settled after selling a Newtown business. Mrs. Wallace Haworth and baby visit Montezuma for Christmas with El i Otee Smith. Haworth and sister, witnessed by Robt. Milligan and wife, plan winter in St. Petersburg. Ray Fewry returns home on furlough after enlisting in the U. S. Army and faces three years in service, possibly to the Philippines, with Co. 16 Coast Artillery.
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