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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
6
The text urges shifting focus from faults to virtues. It asks readers to identify one person everyone dislikes and search for redeeming qualities. By listing their good traits and sharing them when others speak ill, individuals will stand out and benefit morally and socially.
A moral on talking about others focuses on highlighting good in people. The piece urges trying to say something kind about everyone and notes that appreciating others builds mutual goodwill. It cites Mr and Mrs W W Fenton of Hillsboro visiting son L B Fenton in Wagoner Oklahoma and recalls L B's Attica ties.
Saturday morning T J Cawood opened a branch of his novelty factory in Attica with a forelady and one helper. About fifteen girls applied. the work is simple and paid by the piece. A Danville labor dispute has reduced his local force, and the Attica branch may move the entire operation if enough workers are found.
J Wesley Whicker, authority on timber and local history, argues the famed Ravine Park sassafras is overrated. He highlights a nearby walnut of over thirty inches diameter as a superior specimen and notes the park’s many hardwoods could sustain a municipal forest model like in European cities, with consistent revenue from timber and waste reduction.
Local lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America hold a shared memorial next Sunday at Ravine park pavilion. Members meet at the IOOF hall at 2:00 p.m. form a procession led by a National band, with Elder A W Jackman delivering the address and Fred S Purnell presiding, followed by a roll call of about 150 deceased members and a floral tribute at Riverside cemetery.
Mr and Mrs W B Schermerhorn return home Sunday after visiting relatives in South Bend. Their daughter Bernice, studying in Evanston Illinois, will be home for summer vacation in about two weeks. Mrs J Schermerhorn could not go due to illness.
Miss Leota Bilsland daughter of the late John Bilsland married Frederick Jonke of Clarinda Iowa in a quiet Covington ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev E W Strecker officiated. They will reside in Clarinda where the groom has a position. The couple met at Northwestern University during college.
John W. Rodgers, formerly of Attica, now Bloomingon Illinois, played a leading role in McLean county’s Memorial Day dedication of a new soldiers' monument. As chairman of the county board he delivered the dedicatory speech while Gov. Deneen and former Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson attended. General George F. Dick acted as marshal.
The Falls City News marks the death of Anna Gazelle Lee, 23, daughter of the editor, who died May 23 1913 in Salem Oregon. The brief notice describes her forgiveness of harsh words and her peaceful rest beyond earthly harm, noting she was the editor’s only child.
Rev. T. C. Carter, bishop in the United Brethren church for twelve years, will lecture Monday night June 16 in the Presbyterian church auditorium. The talk titled Mistakes of Marriage will address a large crowd through the Christian Endeavor society. Carter, now pastor emeritus, will focus on lecturing and related duties, and is described as a capable speaker offering an engaging discussion.
The article warns cedar posts will vanish from markets as Tennessee supplies dwindle. It urges farmers to plant locust or eucalyptus and grow their own timber, noting a shift in post availability and quality and urging early action. It also notes Wabash railroad workers will be paid twice monthly starting June 1, likely around the 9th and 25th.
A New York Evening Post account traces Hoosier to Col Lehmanowski a Polish émigré who led lectures on Bonaparte and Hussars. His mispronounced hoozhar became hoosier after locals adapted the term, a nickname spread by canal laborers in the late 1820s.
July 11 1913 Attica residents are urged to attend a return showing of The Cowboy Millionaire at the Arcade theater on June 11 following a prior April 10 flood era showing. Manager Williamson secured a second booking after high demand.
All unaffiliated members are invited to Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Worship and Children’s Day entertainment planned. J Frank McDermond Superintendent invites attendees.
Wingate prepares for a big weekend event with a horse show planned for Saturday June 14 at the Wingate fair grounds. In Hillsboro an upcoming marriage is announced for Homer Byron Hesler and Miss Ellen Lee to be celebrated in Los Angeles with plans to reside in Hollywood after October 1.
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