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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1914
Page
6
A seven passenger touring car owned by J. O. Faris of Danville was destroyed near West Lebanon Sunday after one gas tank exploded from overheating. Driver Virgil Faris and telegraph operator Ernest Barth narrowly escaped by leaping to safety as the blaze and subsequent explosion wrecked the vehicle.
Purdue University wraps a busy week with baccalaureate in Fowler hall by Rev. Herbert Bigelow of Cincinnati at 3 PM followed by a 6 PM vesper service. June 8 features Kokomo versus Purdue on Stuart field, a Purdue band concert, and a senior dramatic performance. Alumni day events run June 9 culminating in a senior hop and faculty reception. Commencement, June 10, at 9:30 AM in Fowler hall with Rev. Frank W. Gunsaulus delivering the address and President W. E. Stone presenting diplomas.
L W Anderson of Woodland Indiana came to Attica on real estate business Friday. His mother Mrs Charlotte Anderson, aged 97, recalls Attica’s early days when only about twenty families lived here from 1830 to 1845. The family later moved to Hoopeston area in Illinois. Mrs Anderson is aunt to Mrs Robert Milligan and visited her last summer. Earl Walker of Danville Illinois stayed in Attica with his mother Saturday.
John Myers an 83 or 84 year old Liberty township resident died Tuesday morning at his home 13 miles northwest of Kramer after an accident with a farm horse. He had declined medical aid, and died early Tuesday while resting in his room. He was born in Kentucky and buried near the McCabe schoolhouse. He leaves wife deceased, a daughter Mrs. Sarah Cline and two sons Andrew and Abe. He was a Christian and a Democrat.
Deputy Auditor Nap Cardiff aims for next office as Fountain county settlement sheet beats 91 of 92 auditors to the state auditor, with half-year tax receipts totaling 250 776 34. State receives 36471 96, county 35816 35, and over 33000 funds roads bonds and coupons. Fifty six gravel road petitions are on file.
A new Christian church three miles northwest of Kramer nears interior finish and seating. The small building, funded under $1,000, serves a roughly twenty member congregation formed after a revival led by Rev. W. F. Hole of Pine Village. Jesse Darding spearheaded the effort amid waning member interest.
Several tracts of land for sale near Attica in Fountain and Warren counties priced from 30 to 175 dollars per acre. Flexible terms. If you prefer ownership over renting, I can assist. 1911 J Wesley Whicker.
Manager Williams brings The Last Days of Pompeii to Attica on Monday June 8. The eight reel 2 1/2 hour drama will be shown at Arcade and Lyric with one show and one reel behind the other to handle crowds. Admission is 25 cents with advance seat sales at Crigler's drug store after 9:00 a.m. Tickets are reserved at Arcade only.
Taxpayers groaned as 1920s era remarks warn of upcoming salary increase taxes. The piece notes the next year will bring a larger boost from the last legislature aimed at funding raises, predicting higher burdens for residents.
John Stacker residing near Greenhill traveled to Attica on business Tuesday, giving a brief report of his activities in the city.
The Huntington No. 28 fast mail train halted when a man rode as a trespasser. The conductor selected a porter to chastise the tramp, delaying the train about ten minutes while witnesses watched. After the porter returned, passengers resumed their seats as the tramp fled.
About 75 bushels of Rural New Yorker seed potatoes guaranteed scab free and in fine condition for seed. Contact JOHN D. PEARSON at 403 Attica, phone 24.
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