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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1925
Page
2
Classifieds list subscription prices, carrier and mail rates for Indiana and out of state. Advertising rates per column inch and per insertion shown. Obituaries and social notices charged at regular rates. Editorial snippets lampoon Henry Ford and William Jennings Bryan with satirical quotes from news dispatches.
Isaac BunchOscar Haseman Buoch Murphy Earl V Bull announce candidacy for mayor of Linton subject to the will of Republican or Democratic voters at the May 5 primary.
Herbert Priest declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of Linton city to be decided in the May primary. Francis Haseman and Charles I Fuller also announce seeking the Democratic nomination at the May primary.
Mary Plew Darnell announces candidacy for city treasurer of Linton subject to Republican primary voters in May. Lestan Wright Gastineau announces candidacy for city treasurer of Linton subject to Democratic primary voters in May. Lola Slallowell announces candidacy for city treasurer of Canton subject to voters in the primary.
Citizens hear multiple declarations of candidacy for councilman at large subject to party voters guidance in the May primaries. Democratic and Republican hopefuls named include To, To oill, W Clobe Robertson, A Powell, Haldon Leasley, John Shields, Oscar Fitzpatrick, Idarl Corbin.
The Third Ward council seat sees George Ingalls announce candidacy subject to Democratic party voters at the May primary. Mease states the May 5 primary date. McCurdy notes the party process and candidate selection.
Fragmented notices show council candidates announcing party alignment and May primary dates. Names include Grover A. VanMeter John Ingleman Adam Osbort and Mack Coen. Vague references to First and Second Ward races signal party influence by voters in the May primary.
In Europe the famed saying about patience was recalled as the head of the enforcement department for prohibition is reported to be on vacation in Bermuda. No outstanding loans or obligations are noted, and the move underscores the cross continental timing of official duties and leisure.
Political column reports W F McCurdy announces his candidacy for Third ward councilman. The piece extols his qualities, calling him an agreeable and capable man in Linton, suggesting strong local support and anticipation of a competitive race.
A good lawyer and legal loopholes can let criminals escape punishment while invisible influences also affect justice. Indiana residents closely follow the outcome of the trial of Grand Old Man Stevenson with deep interest.
Miss Inis Martin of Terre Haute visited Linton on business. Miss Fern Hall of Bruceville stopped by her mother Mrs Mary Hall. Mrs Raymond Poe and Miss Henrietta Poe spent the day in Terre Haute. Mrs Margaret Wright visited Warmersburg to see her sister Mrs Chester Wills. Miss Mildred Floe Cardwell, nursing student at Union Hospital Terre Haute, spent Sunday with KE H Cardwell family. Miss Eileen Coakley returned to Bloomington after spring vacation at home. Miss Warrier Pearl Schloot returns to Bloomington after spring break. Mr and Mrs Val English and daughter Zoa Marguerite of Terre Haute spent weekend with Mrs Anna English and Mr and Mrs Henry Pee. Miss Mildred Hamilton returned to Bloomington for Indiana University. Miss Thyra Grey Berns returned to Bloomington after spring vacation with her parents Dr and Mrs P Berns.
Will R Vosloh trustee will sell privately for cash the stock of ladies wear hats and millinery and all fixtures at Mars Ellen Shop on A street northwest Linton. Sale to highest bidder under assignment to benefit creditors with no court orders or confirmation. purchaser gets immediate delivery.
The United Brethren Sunday school group led by Miss Hsia McDonald hiked to Buck Creek north of town for an evening of weiner and marshmallow roasts. About 26 guests and members attended with chaperones Misses Hildred and Esta McDonald.
Miss Marylee Cardwell entertained with a six oclock dinner Sunday for her sister Miss Mildred Cardwell of Terre Haute. Guests included Miss Margaret Cooper Miss Esther Shaw Miss Virginia Cardwell Miss Mildred Cardwell James Stewart of Terre Haute and Kennyth Hilden.
The Bay View club met at the library with unusually good attendance. Mrs. Jesse Morgan delivered an instructive lesson on Near East Relief, presenting it in an engaging and informative manner.
The American Legion holds an important meeting tonight at 7 o clock in the hall over the Columbia music store. Commander Beasley asks all ex service men to attend.
All clubs with donations to the Salvation Army must send checks or cash to Mrs. A. M. Beasley by April 8.
The regular Royal Neighbors meeting will be held tomorrow night with refreshments served.
The Ladies' Fancywork circle will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Will Calvert.
The Baptist Sunday school teachers and officers held their regular monthly meeting at Mrs Susan Morgan’s home with the largest attendance of the year. The Easter program was announced and plans were made for the junior and primary egg hunts. The new Easter bonnet question was discussed. The superintendent warned against Easter Sunday style shows and attendees pledged not to wear anything new. Future meetings will omit social hours and refreshments to boost business efficiency.
The Jolly Bunch class of the M FE Sunday school will entertain with an Easter party Thursday evening at 6:30 at the home of Miss Ina Cardwell 110 West Vinçereines Street.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First Christian church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the church work room, instead of the previously announced all day gathering.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. I. church will serve a chicken dinner in the church basement Thursday for 50 cents a plate.
John Templeton, prominent coal operator from Terre Haute, was in town today to oversee district business interests and inspect local operations. He is known as one of the major figures in the region's coal industry.
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