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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
3
Floyd Lawson of Kickapoo Gravel Co. narrowly escaped death when a large gravel slide buried him for about ten to fifteen minutes in the company pit. He was revived by Dr. Holley and, after a change of clothing, returned to work, while coworkers warned of the bank's danger.
City treasurer Albert Holm announces May light bills are due. A ten percent penalty applies for payments not received by June 10. On Saturdays June 7 and 14 the office open 7 30 to 8 30 for convenience.
Deeds filed in Jasper county show the sale of the Chicago and Wabash Valley railroad known as the Onion line to a Chicago syndicate led by Robert P. Ingalls for 600000. The 46 mile line runs from Crownpoint to McCoysburg, serving Lake and Jasper counties to move onions. Judge Hanley approved the sale and plans to connect with the E J and H road to Gary and extend toward Brazil coal fields, potentially making Attica a major junction en route to the Gary steel district.
For sale Johnson Co white seed corn priced at one dollar per bushel by S. B. Newman Stone Bluff No. 26. Box The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs James McClaflin's home.
The Oxford Gazette notes Elder Jackman delivered a high quality Memorial Day speech with a brief, pointed message honoring brave men in all wars. The crowd at the Methodist church was large and engaged, and the hour was considered well spent. Vivid critique mentions headgear clutter obstructing views but does not detract from the overall success.
Advice on feeding calves and maintaining thrifty ewes, handling a new calf as a baby, avoiding alfalfa on freshly plowed land, utilizing plant food sources, and noting rhubarb as a perennial garden staple.
Practical notes urge profitable beekeeping and steady dairy cattle care. Topics cover feeding, shelter, and hygiene, plus fruit tree spraying, skimmilk use, manure, and churn upkeep to improve milk, butter, and egg production.
Mrs Emma Mont McRae a professor of English at Purdue University will retire this year after twenty six years of service. Her resignation is with the Purdue board of trustees who have not yet acted on it. She is regarded as one of the best educators in the West.
For sale a good yearling colt. Contact telephone 548. A. W. Jackman noted in relation to Mrs. Henry Yarborough, visiting Hoopeston Illinois and near Boswell, returned home Monday. Her daughter Mrs. Charles Goodacre living south of Boswell brought her home and stayed for a visit.
The Benton County hospital measure aims to convert Dr. Lee’s Oaks into a county hospital. R E Lee and supporters press the plan, arguing maintenance costs would add at most three mills to the tax rate, with the burden diminishing over time. Grant Hall presents the petition to the commissioners as Joseph Sleeper calls it a humanitarian act.
About forty grain dealers met in Lafayette Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock to learn the new tax storing grain bill passed by the legislature. W B Riley secretary of the Indiana Grain Dealers association spoke detailing requirements and the July notification deadline. I A Jones and George Stafford with their wives started toward Lafayette in Stafford car but a broken wheel delayed them. Glen Jones aided with a Jones Buick to reach Lafayette, arriving too late for the meeting.
The piece promotes outdoor dining with durable rustic hickory furniture. It notes simple comfortable shapes and reasonable prices, highlighting a tested option suitable for keeping on verandas or patios despite weather.
Notice announces Friday June 27 1918 election of a trustee to fill the unexpired term of Ray Allen at Logan Lodge No 95 Knights of Pythias. Election occurs during the lodge regular meeting. A M Rupert K of R and S signs the notice.
Miss Julia Kelsey of Peru, supervisor of music in Peru schools, visited this week as a guest of her brother Dr. T. W. Kelsey and family.
When hungry, eat good wholesome groceries and canned foods to keep digestion strong into old age. The ad urges customers to buy and promises a demonstration of the claim.
A compact sales teaser asserts shod horses prevent interference and forgery. The speaker, claiming Missouri ties, offers a demonstration to prove the claim and seek a chance to persuade the listener.
Otto Metzinger, formerly a city resident, visits with daughter Mrs. C. H. Barger of Indianapolis. Miss Grace Warrick of Stone Bluff visits relatives here. She and Bertha and Zora Brant spend Saturday in Williamsport.
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