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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
8
Classified notes listing 25 and 385c qualities Taffeta Silk Gloves in all colors and sizes. Carpet size rugs priced from 9.75 to 18 dollars. Heavy ingrain carpets and linoleums in varied price points. Lace curtains curtain scrim and petticoats offered. Muslin underwear available in multiple price tiers.
The county's annual school child enumeration totals 5255 this year with suspicions of 100 duplicates and improper listings lowering the revised count by about 150 from 1911. Past ten years show a steady drop, explained by census data indicating urban migration from rural areas.
Trustee C M Coggins lets the contract for a new graded school on the Levi Rabb farm to serve the east side of Wabash township. Five districts will be abandoned and pupils transported by wagon. Cost to the township is 11080 dollars. Mrs Earl Edwards to entertain Sunshine club Wednesday afternoon.
The Urbana Illinois team defeated the Nationals 3 to 1 in a lively Saturday opener at the National ballpark. Rob erts started on the mound for Urbana striking out eight as McClellan fanned six for the Nationals. Buckley captains the Urbana lineup with Hirshbeel, Fleming, Osborne and Dawson among the infielders and Malétt family handling the field. Next Saturday Fontanet visits, Buckley’s hometown, bringing a strong squad.
John R. Crash visited town Tuesday morning before heading to Fowler to campaign for the Republican nomination for joint representative. He expressed strong optimism about his chances.
Excellent bargains in dining room sets and desks. Secretaries and davenports offered at 15, 318, and 25 dollars. Sale emphasizes low prices and wide selection.
The Attica Ministerial association plans a 3:00 PM Sunday men’s meeting in the opera house. Evangelist Gouthey will deliver the address, following a prior sermon lecture to men at the Free Methodist church attended by 98. Rev T W Stewart will preside, with E Guy Sutton of Williamsport invited to sing. The National band may play beforehand. all men boys over twelve are invited.
BE. J. Fogarty warden of the Michigan City state prison reports binder twine production doubled to meet farmers demand. The plant has a three million pound capacity and has sold over a million pounds with more orders from Indiana and beyond. Mike Harty visited Lafayette on business Wednesday evening.
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