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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
4
The cherry harvest is the largest in years as markets flood and good fruit sells for high prices. Buyers can pick cherries directly from trees at various prices, and a rainless fortnight kept potential record yields from being surpassed.
Chariss and Frank Nowak of Chicago push to set aside the assets sale of the National Car Coupler after its winter reorganization. They accused inflated pricing and sought an injunction but were denied. Judge McKinley overruled their points. supreme court hearing followed by Springfield arguments. Decision expected in September as plaintiffs fail to show fault.
Marshal Beamer has a force at Ravine park mowing grass and weeds to improve summer appeal. The park grows more attractive each season and should be used more as a playground for all ages. A south entrance near McDonald street offers easy access with no hills, near the Presbyterian church. The Ledger Press urges beautifying and promoting this northern entrance due to its proximity to the business district.
Mr and Mrs Enoch Leath and relatives from Newtown traveled to Crawfords ville to witness Wabash college graduation. The address by Missouri university President McIntosh spoke on Ideals vs Idols. The Leath family were joined at dinner by local residents and notable guests including Jack Wilson son of the ambassador to Mexico.
A large fire destroyed the town of Aydelotte on Wednesday night around 10 o clock. Lee Long owned the store but was away. gasoline in an out house caused an explosion that sprayed oil over the building, burning it to the ground. The structure belonged to Dave Heath of Oxford. the loss to Long valued about 2000 pounds, building about 1200 dollars.
Health Commissioner Dr. C C Wert of Covington investigated two smallpox cases in Fountain this week. Silas Cotey, aged over 70, is badly infected while his son in law Harry Breton has a light case. Both are quarantined and efforts will prevent further spread. A year earlier several cases were reported in the same neighborhood.
James Brennen died suddenly in Terre Haute where he had resided for years. Frank Sheridan traveled to Terre Haute after the news and brought the body home Thursday night. A brief service was held at his sister’s home this afternoon followed by burial in Liveride Cemetery.
James Wilkinsor, longtime Veedersburg school superintendent for three years, accepts a Clinton head of schools post in a city of over 6,000. A respected figure at The Hub, he resigns with regret. He teaches at Indiana University summer school and led The Principles of Education class in the School of Education. He earned his M A degree on Wednesday.
Mrs. James Ireland bought Mrs. Lou Bowen’s property at Columbia and Fifth Streets for 1300 dollars. Bowen will store goods and live with her daughters in the Holder property on Fifth Street. she plans to build on the lot south of the sold property. Charles Heacock died this afternoon at his step-daughter Maggie Heacock’s home on Union Street after a long illness. He was about 60, with no close relatives, born near Newtown. Graceema Shewey hosted a birthday gathering on Ravine Park Boulevard for her seventh year. Public notices invite Fountain county noteholders to Webster at Veedersburg with no collection pressure. Ella Buckles and niece Helen George of Adrian, Michigan visited Richard and Mrs. Bittle in Davis Township. Wilmer Carlson returned from Hammond where he worked for Crowell Bridge Co. Furnished room for rent near business district. Paul E Board of Covington seeks TB treatment in Rockville. Miss Mary Springman visited Williamsport, guest of Mrs. A. W. Harper and family. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Cottingham visited north of Independence. Mrs. S. C. Mentzer and Mrs. Ben Shackleton visited Tillie Kritzer of Lafayette. Mrs. Bert Odle and son from Indianapolis visited Foreman family. Mrs. William Clawson and daughter Helen of West Lebanon visited Attica. Miss Mayme Brown, Ledger-Press staff, on vacation. Mrs. B. S. Orr and daughter Eleanor visited Danville.
Jeffry Vincent retrieves Madeline Griffin after she elopes with Teddy Blandon, leaving Sylvia to wonder about her future. Mrs Griffin grapples with shock while Jeffry and Sylvia exchange a hopeful, quiet spark as Madeline begins a honeymoon, and Jeffry faces a new path with Sylvia.
A Civil War era tale recounts President Lincoln halting the execution of Henry M. Luckett a jailed clergyman misled into aiding the Confederacy. Lincoln with aides and Sen. Lane intervened after a daughter’s plea and a threat to delay justice, ordering a reprieve from General Hurlbut.
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