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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
Covington Republican editor Thomas A. Clifton joins B F Bowen Co to publish a two county history. Prospectus seeks subscriptions with aim of at least 300 copies, featuring portraits, typewritten personal sketches, and editorial oversight for accuracy. Completion expected in six months or longer.
The piece urges replacing noisy destructive Fourth celebrations with orderly, safe observances as seen in New York and Chicago. It cites reduced deaths and injuries, lower fire losses, and calls on municipalities to enact enforcing ordinances. It ends with local notes on Hoopeston and a family visit.
Transfers shown by official records and Ledger Press report include Loyd Lancaster to Marcellus Lancaster Attica parcels 176-177 G plus Attica lists many Lot transfers with prices from 50 to 8000 dollars. Covington Veedersburg Newtown Attica and Millcreek figures show several dozen deeds, including several large properties and a few small exchanges.
The Attica Ladies of the G A R hosted a Flag Day program at Miss Alice Whitehall’s home. Decor featured flags bunting and a silk flag canopy on the stairs. The event included a High School glee club performance recitation by Mrs Ray Allen a piano solo by Miss Helen Jennings and a choir sing of America. Mrs Eudora Houts of West Point attended and praised the celebration.
The Ledger-Press urges dog and cat owners to watch for rabies symptoms as the year sees a surge in mad dog scares. Officials warn residents to report unusual animal behavior and avoid contact with stray or wild animals to prevent transmission.
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