Old Attica Landmark Moved From Perry and Jackson Corner
A historic Attica residence dating to the 1840s, once home to miller John Hale and early dentist Dr. Dale, was moved from its Perry and Jackson streets site after decades of neglect. The landmark, tied to the Green estate and valued property, was moved to a vacant lot for potential new construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Perry and
Jackson Streets
Mudlavia
John Hale
Hale
Tyler
Newlin H. Yount
Crompton
Canal
Mill Street
Fallis and Plowman
Shawnee
Lafayette
Dale
Danville
Ill
John Martin
H. J. Green
L. M. Green
Ed Hughes
126 Will Get Diplomas In County Commencement
Official programmes issued for the Ravine park commencement on June 1 list 126 graduates. The exercises start at 1 00 oclock with a 12 30 parade, and the complete roll includes dozens of surnames across Fulton Jackson Millcreek Richland Shawnee WaBash and contributing districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravine Park
the Park
Cain
Miriam Sartell
Beatrice Bailey
Haze Farr
Oscar Johns
Iva Conner
Marvin Wood
Nellie Davidson
Mabel Bever
Marion
Lexie Warren
John Stucker
Shawnee
Bernice Brown
Sarah C. Trott
Homer Miller
Ralph Marr
Ralph Crane
Wilmer Stucker
Grace Hoagland
Monte Boatman
Kenneth Rusk
Troy
Gerald Lang
Edith Smith
Martha Eva Young
Emily Fairchild
Virginia Death
Earl Warrick
Winifred Harris
Mattie Coffing
van Buren Vernon Stuart
Elizabeth Phillips
Dottie Board
Lottie Osler
Robert Black
Hazel Erwin
Beulah Asberry
Evela Leming
Garnett Fowler
Bessie Cox
Helen LaBaw
Georgia Campbell
Irena Roach
Wabash
Virgie Moore
Maude Cook
Guy Lucas
Ruby Romans
Allie Harriman
Elizabeth Pritchard
Ralph Sheley
Charlie Card
Two June Weddings Planned in Local Methodist Church
Invitations issued for two upcoming June weddings in the Methodist church. On June 5 Miss Bertha Hall will wed Frank Mosier, with Rev. Chas W Postill presiding, reception at the bride’s home, and the couple at home after July 1 at 400 East Monroe. On June 11 Miss Mary Augusta Kelley will marry Charles Edward Marlatt with Rev. Postill officiating, and they will live at 111 South Sixth Street after July 1. House remodeling by Dan Young includes a new bathroom and second story addition at Nat Hall’s former property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hail
David Hall
Frank Mosier
Attica Bridge Co
Chas. W. Postill
Price
East
Monroe Street
Mary Augusta Kelley
Charles Edward Marlatt
C. W. Postill
Sophronia E. Tullis
Lafayette
Marlatt
Jesse Miller Shoe Co
South Sixth Street
Attica Plans 20 New Cottages to Aid Workers Housing
The Ledger Press reports Attica moves to build twenty residences with plans for four to five more, funded by merchants led by Mayor Reed and partners pooling lots on Prospect add and Mound street. Homes will be 32 by 36 foot brick foundations, No 2 yellow pine, with six rooms and porches, sold via a building and loan lease with eventual title transfer at about 1100 dollars per home and 3 dollars weekly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger-Press
Merchants’ Association
Reed
J. W. Harrison
H. D. Purviance
Prospect Addition
Mound Street
Haworth
Max Schwartz
J. C. Coffing
Ray Allen
Wallace Haworth
Will Ross
Attica Lumber Co
Mr. Haworth
Building and Loan Association
Ledger
Attica
Athletes Award A’s At High School Class Day
At the class day exercises the high school awarded A letters to players who participated in three or more games. Baseball recipients were Martin Romine Roy Harrison Raymond Pugh Joe Albert Paul Hoover and Glen Jones. Basketball honorees included Raymond Pugh Roy Harrison Charles Thompson Paul Martin Chas Shideler Paul Hoover Martin Romine Joe Albert and Harry Shultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Romine
Roy Harrison
Raymond Pugh
Joe Albert
Paul Hoover
Glen Jones
Charles Shideler
Charles Thompson
Ethel Rozell
Bernice Schermerhorn
Helen Martin
Obituary of Joseph Marlatt of Riverside Passes at 65
Joseph Marlatt of Riverside died Monday at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette from liver trouble. He was 65, in poor health since May 16. Funeral at 10:00 a m Wednesday in Independence at sister Mrs David Sever home, Rev A W Jackman officiating. Burial West Point Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Flora Marlatt and Mrs H J Smith, two sisters, two brothers. He lived in Williamsport long, recently ran a breeding barn at Riverside. wife living in Oxford, separated many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Marlatt
Riverside
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Marlatt
Independence
Attica Christain Church
West Point
Mr. Marlatt
Joseph and
Mary Marlatt
Tippecanoe County
Flora Marlatt
Oxford
H.j.smith
Williamsport
David Sever
Sam Cole
Jay Marlatt
Fd Marlatt
Attics
Will Go to Europe With Floridian Hosts
Over a year ago Cecil McDermond served as bell boy for a wealthy Florida couple at a large hotel. The couple, childless, grew fond of him and invited him to travel with them back to their southern home. They have since been paying his way and plan further arrangements abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil, McDermond
Mudlavis
Florida
Cecil
Memorial Day Silent Tribute to Soldiers
Memorial Day is described as a day of silence to honor fallen soldiers. It emphasizes roses and waxen lilies at their graves, muffled drums, and the bugle with taps. The piece highlights the flag as a symbol of sacrifice and the nation's gratitude for those who served.
Tailor Shop Burglarized and Suspects Apprehended
Burglars entered John Weber's tailor shop via coal chute and cellar and stole clothing worth about 300 dollars. A brakeman found two black men in a box car with bundles, arrested them after they claimed innocence, and were bound over to court. Subsequent shop entries yielded more stolen items. one razor and pants remain missing. The mayor ordered custody as investigators suspect a tramp tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weber
Wabash
Marshal Beamer
Lafayette
Riverside
Attica
White House
Covington
Kerr
van Reed & Shafer
Weber’s
Central Barber Shop
Memorial Day Exercises Planned in McDonald Park
Arrangements for the annual Memorial day program are complete. The event starts at 2:00 p.m. in McDonald park with Judge Charles R. Mitford presiding. The program includes music by the National Military band and a choir, an invocation by Rev. T. W. Stewart, an address by Judge Newton M. Taylor, and a benediction by Elder A. W. Jackman. A parade will proceed to Riverside cemetery with participation by Boy Scouts, Ladies of the G A R, city officials, and citizens. At the cemetery, the Ladies of the G A R will conduct the flag dedication for the 80-foot flagstaff and memorial urns on the soldiers’ mound beside last year’s cannon, with speeches by Mrs. Moe Hirsch and Mrs. Susan Bacon. After graves are decorated the procession will visit the old cemetery to decorate more graves, then scatter flowers at the river bridge in memory of the navy heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Park
Charles R. Mitford
National Military Band
T. W. Stewart
Newton M. Taylor
A. W. Jackman
Main Street
Riverside Cemetery
Boy Scouts
Ladies of the
Sixth
Columbia
Perry
Suit Filed Over Alleged Medical Malpractice
Attorney Charles R. Milford sues Dr. Cook of Boswell in Benton circuit court alleging malpractice in treating Guy Kiger who suffered a broken right arm. An X-ray reportedly showed improper setting with overlapping bone parts. Dr. Cook, a prominent Benton county physician, faces an awaited outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Milford
Benton
Dr. Cook
Boswell
Guy Kiger
Kiger
Benton County
Elder A W Jackman as Prohibition Governor Candidate
Elder A W Jackman, longtime foe of the liquor traffic, is touted as a possible Prohibition party candidate for governor. Supporters in Tippecanoe and Montgomery counties back him, while he denies seeking the honor though he would accept if drafted. The state convention meets in Indianapolis next Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jackman
Ninth
Patriot Phalanx
Prohibition
Jackman
Prohibition Party
Indiana
Wm. Hickman
Methodist
Indianapolis
Daniel Florey Pioneer of Logan Township Dies
Daniel Florey aged about 87 died after a four year illness from liver trouble and gall stones at his home near Newtown where he had lived 74 years. He married Sarah Caroline Voliva in 1862 and leaves his wife, three daughters, five grandchildren, a foster daughter, and a brother. Funeral was held at his residence and burial followed in Old Baptist cemetery near Attica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Florey
Logan Township
Newtown
Old Baptist
Joseph
Lydia Nave Florey
Fountain County
Virginia
Nave
Attica
William Young
Nave’s
Sarah Caroline Voliva
O. L. Palin
Frank Martin
Hollie
Mise Cecile Lawton
John Florey
Florey
Eucesestal
Stocksean
Sareape
Henaane
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Jackson
Dan Young
Nat Hall
Greater
Europe
Elder A. W. Jackman
Prohi
Tippecanoe
Montgomery Counties
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