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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
2
Advertisement text shows building address and contact numbers for editor, with subscription and mail rates for Indiana and out of state. Includes billing terms, advertising rates per inch, line rates, and notices for obituaries and cards of thanks. Mentions Ginton, Ind post and second class matter status.
Political notices reveal Isaac Bunch and Oscar Haseman declaring mayoral bids in Linton. Both state candidacy hinges on Republican and Democratic primary outcomes on May 5. Additional line incomplete mentions Murphy and Democratic support.
A fragment announces To will seek the Republican nomination for Clerk of the city of Linton subject to voters at the May primary. The notice also references Francis Haseman and a Democratic line for Litton and Charles II Fuller in the May race.
A distorted OCR excerpt notes announced candidates for city treasurer roles and party nominations. Mary Plew Darnell is slated as Republican treasurer candidate in Alay primary. Leston Wright Gastineau is named for Democratic or Republican proxy in May. Lola Toolowell appears as a Democratic nominee mention.
Announcement lists Toowill as candidate for Councilman at Large under Penocratic party in the May 5 primary Luther Full- PrSon also seeking Councilman at Large under Democratic voters in the May primary H. W. Tobe Robertson runs as Councilman at Large under Republican voters in the May primary Sh A Powell notes Lo will be a councilman from the third ward representing the sub Democratic party in the May 6 primary Haldeon Beasley is also listed as a candidate
George Ingalls announces Leo will be a Democratic candidate for Councilman in the Third Ward, subject to voters at the May primary. Grover A Van Meter states on behalf of First Ward campaigning later in the May primary, subject to voter will.
Mr. Edison says that in time mena will live to be 200 years old. Well, it will indeed take time to live that long.
If you are restless and have the spring fever these days before you start out to the river fishing try rak ing up your back yard to hold down your nerves.
Premier Herriott of France informs the League for the Rights of Man that he will not meddle in American affairs, signaling prudent judgment and a recognition of sharp political realities.
An old quip mocks editors by tracing illogic of payments through life events. It notes a doctor at birth and death, a minister at christening, and a long obituary by editors, humorously accusing editors of profiting from every life milestone and concluding that is why editors become rich.
The Seera Enquirer notes that Tom Marshall found more good than evil by seeking a poor nickel cigar. It suggests he found many such cigars sold for ten vents each, implying a simple, quixotic pursuit.
The crop of candidates for city offices in Linton was slow to appear but is now growing fast. A frost may hit May 5 and again in November, yet our hope is that the best men and women survive and prevail.
Dr. Haldon Beasley declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for councilman at large a post he has held since Councilman James Shake resigned over a year ago Beasley is described as a well known active young man with qualifications sound judgment and straightforward honesty.
The Clarion club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs George OBrien's home. Dues were paid and plans made for an evening party and a weiner roast. Mrs Charles Robinson, recently ill, appreciated flowers. A $5 Salvation Army contribution was approved. Contests, fancywork, music and refreshments followed. Attendees listed include Mesdames Andrew Stewart Mack Denham Edwin Hall Arthur Miller George Stafford Charles Robinson James F E Clayton and George OBrien. The group will meet again in two weeks at Mrs Charles Robinsons home for a birthday celebration.
Mrs. T. Gaffoon visits her daughter in Coalmont. Miss Eileen Coakley returns from Indiana University for the weekend. Miss Lulu Smith travels to Sullivan for weekend visits. Miss Thyra Grey Berns stays weekend at home from Indiana University. Miss Ruby Jane Anderson of Indianapolis visits her parents. Mrs. Mary Gabbert returns home to Jacksonville after visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Small attend funeral in Terre Haute. The couple Margaret Page returns to Sullivan from guest hosting. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Moss and family head to Scotland for summer farming. Jules Dumazert and daughter Juliette visit Birmingham Alabama. Miss Winogene Hewlett returns from Franklin College for spring vacation.
Muchacha club members were entertained at a home gathering last night with games music and dancing. Grace Slinkard and Ruth Courtfriend won two contests. Dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Miss Esther Bakers home.
Special street and alley intersection tax is now due and payable at the office of the City Treasurer at city hall. All real estate in the city is taxable. The rate is $2.50 on the $100 on the assessed value of lots only. Lola Hollowell, City Treasurer, 328-lmy
Robert Scott son of Mr and Mrs John Scott underwent another operation yesterday morning at Methodist hospital Indianapolis. His condition remains very serious.
A jolly crowd of youths gathered north of town for a weiner roast and games like tag and double supper. Porter Fulkerson’s reserved buns fell into a creek but plenty of food remained. They sourced water from a nearby farmhouse but returned with an empty bucket after meeting a watchful dog. Attendees included Aileen Brown Jennie McAfee Eva Uland Frances Roach Murl Burris Mary Carpenter Irene Franklin Audrey Cadwell Rutha Tochstetler Alberta Tochstetler Emma LeGrand Frances Hindman Herbert Brown Potter Fulkerson Wade Faucett Paul Burris Ephraim Lattlemore David McPhail Harry Ingalls Sam Curtis Claude Axbell Tommy Anderson with Mr. and Mrs. James H. Clayton as chaperones.
The Witonohi Campfire group gathered for a social evening at Miss Vera Grey Anderson's home on Wednesday. A variety of musical selections were performed, games enjoyed, and refreshments served. Attendees included Betty Beecher, Ethel Beck, Dorothy Louise M Hodges, Barbara Lee Hall, Rufaula Hagerman, Maude Ann Elkins, Sleo Colvin, Beverly Hixson, Florence Plew, Charlotte Goldberg, Henrietta Cooper, and the guardian Mrs Mary Plew Darnell.
The Glad Game class of the M. J. Sunday school enjoyed a church party last night. Games and contests provided entertainment while religious refreshments of sandwiches and cocoa were served to about twenty class members and teacher Miss Mary Lee Cardwell.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church met with Mrs. Harry Slinkard. A large attendance enjoyed the usual tasks and planned a chicken dinner for April 9 in the church basement.
A three cent supper will be held in the U S church basement Saturday April 4 from 4 to 7 pm. The menu includes escalloped chicken mashed potatoes baked beans macaroni and cheese kraut and weiners slaw jello with whipped cream pie cake tea and coffee.
The Alpha Bible class led by Mrs. L. W. Warner and Mrs. Ray Reed of the M. F. E. church will host a chili soup supper Saturday evening, replacing the Aid Society event previously announced in yesterday’s paper.
Advertisers with space contracted for the High School Annual are urged to have their copy prepared and ready for the printer by Saturday. The notice stresses timely submission to ensure inclusion in the annual publication.
Bulk garden seed and lawn grass seed advertised at the Board of Trade Feed Store. Phone number listed as 72. Post or pickup options likely available.
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