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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
3
A period sale features striped rice crepe dresses from 1.98 with typical values 6.50 8.50 12.50 reduced. White wash linen ratine corduroy skirts priced 1 to 4.50. Wool skirts in multiple colors on sale 4.50 5.00. A large line of embroideries voiles rice cloth dresses start at 2.50. White dresses in new fabrics emphasize up to date styles.
The Attica Ledger-Press covers free mail delivery experiments, a Benton county circuit court case over Leona Nichols damages, death notices for Mrs. William Reid and Mrs. Mary Kiger, and a string of community updates. It mentions local officials, residents traveling to Racine, and assorted schooling, business moves, and social events across Attica and nearby towns.
Memorial service at Salem featured Judge C R Milford delivering an address praising reason over war amid civil and international disputes. He praised peaceful resolutions, noting the suffering of war, while recalling a personal connection to Salem Cemetery. The community extended a cordial invitation for future talks. In other news, Roy Richardson and family were injured when a horse-drawn wagon ran over him in Williamsport, minor injuries to others. Mrs Echet McCord and Duane visited Montezuma. Anna Marie McDermond visited Miss Minion Miller in Williamsport.
Notice is given that William Calvert as Administrator of the estate of Amos D. Smith deceased has filed a final account. The court will examine the account on June 25, 1914, in the Fountain Circuit Court. Heirs and creditors must appear to show cause and prove heirship. William Calvert, Administrator. Citas R. Mills, Atty. May 29-20
Carbide Gas Co. dissolves after a Wednesday receivership filing by Roy Albright. Disputes between Albright and Liedebrand prompted dissolution. Liedebrand to continue selling and installing lighting plants made elsewhere, with Attica headquarters. Judge Schoonover appoints Will Finfrock as receiver to wind up business and complete contracts.
Logan township Republicans nominated Lawrence W. Miller for trustee by acclamation with a 265 vote roll call and 162 for Miller versus 101 for Theodore Harbaugh. D. M. Allen renominated for assessor, S. T. McConahay and Mark Van Tress for justice of the peace, and Enoch Leath and Dr. M. T. Case for advisory board. McConahay a Progressive will not accept. Ballot kept open 3 to 8:30 pm. efforts to mobilize voters produced about 265 of 500 on the Republican book.
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