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Attica Ledger Press

Location

Attica, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1912

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Dogs Put Under Kill Order After Rabies Report

State bacteriologist confirms rabies risk after a cat bite on Mark Whicker. Attica authorities issue a sixty day order to kill all unmuzzled dogs and unkept domestic animals. George Brown appointed city dog killer, has six kills. rabies traced to a dog belonging to Lawrence Fix.

Indianapolis Mark Whicker John R. Hicks Covington County Board of Health Attica Logan Davis Township Hicks Claude Philpott Reed Marshal Beamer George Brown Lawrence Fix Warren County Ben Canady Lebanon Roy Salts Mr. Salts Lafayette Chicago

Warren Township Commencement Recalls First Country Ceremony

Rev. T. W. Stewart addressed 15 graduates at Warren township Independence service held in a crowded church and yard. Music by Carlson orchestra accompanied by floral gifts as graduates Alma Perigo Fern McKinzie Alice Douglas Albert Hamblen Chester Rozell Lola Stetler Lavonia Adams Frieda Mathers Marie King Juanita Woodruff Ida King Florence Bacret Mary Reynolds Fred Simmerman Charles King endured long speech and attentive crowd.

T. W. Stewart Warren Township Independence Carlson Orchestra Mr. Stewart Alma Perigo Fern McKinzie Alice Douglas Albert Hamblen Chester Rozell Lola Stetler Lavonia

Fourth of July Celebration at Riverside Redmen Hall

The I O R M lodge at Riverside advertises a large Fourth of July event with Redmen hall dedication. Visitors invited from Wabash valley and neighboring lodges. Speakers include Hon. E. E. Neal and J. Wesley Whicker. Activities include baseball, dancing, foot races, martial band music, and night initiations for visiting Red Men.

Riverside Redmen Wabash Valley E. E. Neal Noblesville Congress Morrison J. Wesley Whicker Attica

Attica aviation day praised for Willard flights

The Covington Republican notes Attica will host another aviation day. It recalls Willard’s two successful flights lasting about fourteen minutes covering seven miles. More than ten thousand observers saw the flights and all newspapers within thirty miles called the event a success despite an earlier accident that halted the planned third flight.

Attica Tom Clifton Covington Republican Tom Willard Perry Street Beckwith

Saunderson Renominated by Democratic District Convention

A mass convention of Democratic voters from Benton and Warren counties met in Oxford to renominate Judge James T. Saunderson and Prosecuting Attorney nominee John Sutton. Saunderson was praised as the first Democrat on the district bench in living memory.

Twenty-First Judicial District Benton Warren Counties Oxford James T. Saunderson John Sutton Williamsport M. A. McDonald Warren County Democratic Central Committee Saunderson B. B. Berry Fowler W. R. Grames Oscar Larm

Socialists Nominate County Ticket in Fountain County

The Fountain County Socialist party met in this city to organize and nominate a county slate by acclamation. Elmer E. Rinehart was chosen county chairman with George Brown as secretary and W. Melton as treasurer. Nominees include George W. Crane for circuit judge, Ralph Meitzler for representative, J. N. Campbell for sheriff, Elmer Rinehart for treasurer, J. D. Coffing for prosecuting attorney, H. Crane for commissioner district 3, and Jonathan Milikan for coroner.

Socialist Party Fountain County Elmer E. Rinehart George Brown Ra W. Melton George W. Crane Sterling Ralph Mei Meitzler

Ray Fleming Marries Bertha Brenner at West Lebanon

Ray Fleming, a West Lebanon native and former Nationals player, married Miss Bertha Brenner of West Lebanon at the bride's parents' home. Fleming, Purdue graduate and 1908 athlete, works in Purdue's veterinary department. the couple will reside in West Lafayette. Bertha Brenner is a graduate of the Metropolitan School of Music in Indianapolis.

Ray Fleming West Lebanon Nationals Basl Bertha Brenner J. R. Brenner F. C. Pleming Purdue University Purdue West Lafayette Metropolitan School of Music Indianapolis

Warren Democrats Nominate Local County Tickets

In Williamsport a Warren county Democratic gathering nominated a slate for county offices. John Mankey was chosen for treasurer Col R A Butler for commissioner 3d district Jacob Frye for commissioner 2d district Newell Vanderbilt for recorder and John Barnhart for sheriff.

Warren County Second Heaven Williamsport John Mankey Col R.A. Butler Jacob Frye Newell Vanderbilt John Barnhart

Pretty Wedding At Methodist Church

Miss Mary Augusta Kelley and Edward Marlatt wed in a 10:30 Tuesday ceremony at the Methodist Episcopal church in the presence of sixty five relatives and friends. The service featured a vine arch backstopped by flowers, Mina Russell at the organ, and a brief ring ceremony followed by a prayer. The couple will spend a few days in Chicago before settling in Lafayette where the groom is employed.

Mary Augusta Kelley Edward Marlatt Methodist Episcopal Church Mina Russell James Marlatt Mendelssohn C. W. Postill James June Ford Harry Randolph Reid Vandeventer Veedersburg Aaron Severs Milford

Girl Ends Long Ride Across the Nation

Miss Alberta Claire of Wyoming completes a 10 000 mile journey begun September 10 from Sheridan. She rode a horse to the Pacific coast then returned eastward with her mastiff Dixie, receiving a public reception in Atlantic City.

Alberta Claire Wyoming Attica Sheridan Wyo Pacific Coast East Dixie Atlantic City Esplanade Rudilfi

Rev E C Wareing Honored With Editorial Offer

Rev E C Wareing formerly pastor at Williamsport now serves at First Methodist Brazil has been offered assistant editor duties at the Western Christian Advocate the leading Methodist paper. The position comes with a good salary and recognition of his Bible class teaching and lecturing prowess in Brazil. He will speak at the Sunday School Institute in Cincinnati and decide on the offer after consultations with the Advocate editors.

E. C. Wareing Methodist Church Williamsport First Methodist Church Brazil Western Christian Advocate Methodist Episcopal Church Wareing Sunday School Institute Cincinnati The Advocate

Visiting in the West Mrs Clark family heads to Shasta Retreat

Mrs. O. S. Clark and her son Reid depart Monday for Shasta Retreat in Northern California for the summer. Mrs. L. D. Hiner and husband from Milton Oregon join for the season, with Hiner working on a branch railroad and Reid in a local machine shop. Robert Clark accompanies them to St. Louis. Cordelia Shheidler will oversee the household during the absence.

O. S. Clark Reid Shasta California Clark L. D. Hiner Milton Ore Hiner St. Louis Robert Clark Danville Cordelia Shheidler Mrs. Clark

Parenti Bros In Law Suit Over Damaged Shipments

Parenti Bros sued after shipping confectionery store fixtures from this city to Chicago. The railroad refused reimbursement, claiming the goods were packed by the shippers and damaged due to careless loading. Agent Gray testified in Chicago court.

Parenti Bros Chicago Gray

Buggy and Auto Collision in Newtown After Band Concert

A Wingate livery auto crashed into Oscar Smith of Newtown's buggy in front of Powers Hardware Store Wednesday night after a band concert. The driver halted the car to protect the horse, and one buggy shaft was broken which the driver paid for promptly.

Wingate Oscar Smith Newtown Powers’ Hardware

Two Sermon Subjects by Rev T W Stewart

Rev T W Stewart of the Presbyterian church announces two sermons for next Sunday. At 10 45 AM he will preach Knowledge That Comes to Late and at 7 30 PM Falling in Love. The evening sermon aims to attract many young people. Wallace Haworth and family visited relatives in Montezuma.

T. W. Stewart Presbyterian Church

Martin Lindburg dies after long illness at Perry Street store

Martin A Lindburg, a Perry Street merchant known for Lindburg china and wallpaper, died Monday evening after a prolonged Brights disease illness. He was 55, born in Paxton, Ill., and survived by his mother, sister, wife Hilda Jones, and other relatives. Funeral was held Wednesday at his East Monroe home, with burial in Riverside Cemetery.

Monroe Street Riverside Cemetery Bright Martin A. Lindburg Mr. Lindburg Perry Street Lindburg China and Wallpaper Altho East Andrew Berghult Swedish Luthern Church Paxton, Ill William Lindburg Martin James Scribner Hilda Jones Scribner

Feast of the Sacrament Celebrated at St Francis Church

Corpus Christi services at St Francis Church featured high mass and benediction led by Rev. Father Oberholtz. A solemn procession of the Blessed Sacrament followed with participation by all the children of the congregation.

St. Francis Catholic Father Oberholtz

Opens New Piano Store In Odd Fellows Room

Newman Bros of Chicago opens a piano store in the Odd Fellows room beside Thornton's garage with an opening sale this week. Manager F H Brown and C R Capperrone run the shop while Chapperrone, a noted musician, draws crowds with his playing.

Thornton Newman Bros Chicago F. H. Brown C. R. Capperrone Chapperrone

Volcano eruptions feared in Alaska towns claim hundreds

Dispatches describe Katmai eruption sending ashes over Fairbanks and seven nearby towns evacuated. About 200 people feared buried under ash, while Mount Hayes lies 100 miles south of Fairbanks near Ross Johnson. Alaska reports contrast with calm in Fairbanks as families await letters.

Alaska Mount Hayes Fairbanks Ross Johnson Katmai C. J. Johnson Ross Crawfordsville Lebanon Indianapolis Montgomery Harley Dunbar Stone Bluff Denver Colo Grace Anna Henry Davis Mrs. Davis J.C. Sallee Davis Arch Allenduff Roberts T. P. Campbell Los Angeles Calif Campbell Mildred Tom Ed Foster Champaign Ill Illinois University Herbert Joe Little Farmersland Merchants Bank Bessie McNett Central Girls Warren County Ralph Fisher Attica Canton Ohio Honour Spore Ralph Fred Springman Perry Street John Brownell John Weber Fifth Street Brazil C. E. Barnhart Mr. Brownell A. B. Fletcher Carl J. Hayes Albert Hardesty J. G. ‘Hodson Joe Marlatt Russell B. Wallace

Attica Lad Wins Prizes at St John’s Military School

Carlton McFayden, twelve, completes his first year at St John’s Military academy Delafield Wis. He wins three prizes including a gold medal for top arithmetic, five dollars in gold for best class rank, and a self filling fountain pen for penmanship. He is praised for his military record and high standing despite being among the youngest cadets.

Carlton McFayden St. John’s Military Academy Delafield Wis Carlton Milwaukee

Hillsboro Paving Plan Aims to Fix Bad Road

Town officials announce a two and four fifth mile paving project for Main Street and adjacent country road from Glascock school to the eastern Hillsboro limit. The $25,000 plan, under Indiana three mile law, includes brick roadway and concrete curb within the city. Bids due July 2. Epworth league conference in Boswell June 18–19 led by district leaders. Pastor J. Williams of Mulberry chairs the district.

Main Street Hillsboro Glascock Epworth League Lafayette Boswell George V.,morris D.D Frankfort J. P. D. John Greencastle J. M. Williams Mulberry Greenhill Pine Village

Mrs Wilmer Carlson Dies at City Home

Mrs Wilmer Carlson died at her city home this morning from complications of childbirth. The baby, born Tuesday morning, showed every indication of living at this time.

Wilmer Carlson

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Warren Township Commencement Clifton Warren Methodist Mary Kelley W. F. Clarke Carrie Derrick C. H. Clement Shawnee Mound Rev Wallace Haworth Montezuma Martin Lindburg Charles Eviston Mrs. Eviston Charles Attica Lad Township
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