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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
2
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Candidates declare runs for Linton mayor and city clerk subject to party primaries. Isaac Bunch and Oscar Hiseman listed for May Republican and Democratic votes respectively. Additional names include Junoch Murphy Too Fuller Haseman and Charles HH Fuller in varying proofs of candidacy.
Mary Plew Darnell announces candidacy for city treasurer of Linton subject to the will of Republican voters at the May primary.
Local notices indicate Luther Futherson and Tobe Robertson Jensen will run for Councilman at Large in Linton. Candidates announce they will seek Democratic and Republican nominations at the May primary, subject to voter will and party rules.
George Ingalls announces candidacy for Councilman from the Third Ward subject to Democratic May primary. Grover A. Vandleter announces candidacy for First Ward Councilman subject to May primary.
A verse about three foolish people ends with a business man who failed to prosper because he did not advertise. A lovestruck suitor and a neighbor also err in various ways, but the moral centers on the missed opportunity to promote and share.
Linton's notable citizen and councilman Enoch Murphy announces his run for mayor as a Democratic nominee saying he is in earnest and will serve without favoritism. A longtime resident of 87 years, Murphy is known for his frankness and straightforward stance, with church and Red Men as his only affiliations.
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports a novelty alarm clock that would ring nonstop for a full day without stating any plans or actions to address the invention or its implications.
The proposed route to tax relief focuses on reducing expenses and eliminating waste and extravagance in federal, state, county, municipal, precinct, and school systems. This strategy calls for decisive spending cuts to lower tax burdens.
An old-fashioned community drinking cup faced dangers yet was considered safer than modern bottles. The note contrasts the perils of shared use with the risks of individual container drinking, reflecting on past and present habits.
A Salvation Army board meeting at the library formed committees to solicit contributions from lodges mines and women’s clubs. Farl T. Aikin was named business district chairman for the local drive with a self-chosen committee and district divisions. Donations were reported from mine locals 16 29 Spring Valley Mohawk and several women’s clubs. April 10 was chosen for the annual budget drive.
The Keystone class of the First Baptist Sunday school held an apron social evening featuring a 15 piece kitchen band under Mrs. O A Cook. A violin solo by Miss Vivian Wright and a reading by Miss Sara Nell McIntosh were praised. A playlet How the Story Grew mocked stretching the truth. The event raised money for the class pledge to the parsonage fund.
Will R Vosloh as trustee will sell privately to the highest cash bidder all stock of ladies wear clothing hats millinery and all fixtures in the Mary Ellen Shop on A street northwest Linton. Sale under assignment 10 for creditors requires no court orders or confirmation. purchaser receives immediate delivery.
The missionary society of the First Christian Church will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Mrs Margaret Jordan will lead the session with Bible study by Mrs Zoe Haseman and topic talks by Mrs Mollie Barry and the Rev Willson.
Practice for the pageant He Is Risen will follow the regular prayer service at the Baptist church tonight. Final practice is scheduled for Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings of next week.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. BE. church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Slinkard at 1009 IE street northeast at 2 o'clock. A good attendance is desired.
The Glad Game Sunday school class taught by Miss Mary Lee Cardwell will host a party Thursday evening at 7 o clock in the church basement.
M A Hensley discovered a storm check from West Frankfort at the Harvey Coen farm near Nine Mile and added it to a growing local collection.
Austin April 1 Former Governor James E Ferguson gains restored political rights as his wife the first woman Texas governor signs the amnesty bill. The measure, debated bitterly, grants full political rights to Ferguson though it does not mention him by name, ending seven years of attempted political comeback and asserting vindication of their names.
The Northwest Ward Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting Monday evening in the school building. After the business session a parent arranged program was enjoyed with Rev. Ernest Roberts giving the invocation and talks by Dr. Frank Welch and J. Beecher. Readings were performed by several pupils and teachers, including Miss Esther Baker’s third grade class which received a room prize for most parents present. Light refreshments followed.
Money for storm sufferers is still trickling in and the showing by Linton is excellent. The money will be held for a few days longer in the hope of further contributions. Previous acknowledgments total 4605.57. M. BE. church adds 5.50. Fred Martin contributes 2.00. Total recorded funds released.
Miss Beulah Gail Browning attends Madame Blaker's school in Indianapolis and is spending spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Marshall Browning. Also visiting were Misses Jean and Beulah Lafuon and Messrs Ray Boone and Russell Creager of Sullivan who dined with Mr and Mrs Leonard Payton at Coulmont yesterday evening.
All Masons are invited to attend the degree work and banquet at the Masonic temple tonight. No charge or admission fee is listed, inviting members to participate in the scheduled ceremonial activities and fellowship event.
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