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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1925
Page
2
Subscriptions and advertising rates for the Office Citizen Building appear in a Tinton Indiana post office notice. Rates cover mail subscriptions in advance by region Indiana and outside Indiana. Classified rates include one cent per word with a 25 cent minimum for first insertion. Obituaries and social notices incur regular line rates.
A set of brief notices from Isaac Bunch Oscar Haseman and Learl V Bull declaring candidacies for mayor of Linton, conditioned on Republican or Democratic primary voters on May 5. The notices name individuals and indicate the party primary process as the selection method.
Herbert Priest announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of Linton city. Francis Haseman seeks the Democratic nomination at the May primary on May 5. Charles I. Fuller is also named as a candidate for the nomination.
The text names several candidates and parties for the May primary. Mary Plew Darnell is a Democratic contender. Lesta Wright Gastineau and Lola Hollowell are also mentioned as party nominees. The treasurer position in Linton is noted as subject to voter will.
A historic list shows multiple candidates announcing intent to run for Councilman at Large in Linton. Names include Luther Falkerson H W Tobe Robertson Halden Beasley John B Shields Oscar Fitzpatrick Karl M Corbin William Cunningham and Final Mitchell, each pledging to seek the will of their party voters in the May 5 primary.
C George Saygalls announces his candidacy for Councilman from the Third ward subject to Democratic voters at the May primary. Also notice W. L. McCurdy to be a candidate in the May 6 primary in Florida.
A set of brief notices from councilman and local figures announcing party affiliations and primary participation. Grover A. VanMeter and John Ingleman endorse Republican candidates for the May primary. Adam Osburn and William J. Wilson reference Democratic and Republican participation on May 6.
Mack O. Cue states that Ward 1 will be determined by Republican voters at the primary on May 5 and will reflect the will of the electorate in the second ward contest.
The article discusses President Hindenburg courting youth voters amid debate over civic participation and the implications for the upcoming political moment. It notes party strategies and public reaction to mobilizing younger Americans.
The piece notes a political mood around election preparations in Linton, praises local hospitality, and highlights visitors from the W O W and Circle events. It emphasizes civic duty for voters to choose capable officials and suggests the town’s pride in making guests feel at home.
Miss Nellie Ormandy of Dugger shopped in Linton today. Mrs. James Ashburn and daughter Stella also shopped in Linton. Mrs. Anna McAtee traveled to Dugger to spend the weekend with relatives. Mrs. Herbert Myers and son Darrel are in Dugger visiting her mother Mrs. A Bonham. Marjorie Rose Nellie and Margaret Cox Lena Davis Louie Hatfield George Geatches and Loie Higar attended Switz City high school commencement last night.
Mrs Andrew Bennie and Mrs John Ingleman hosted the L A W club at Bennie home. Readings by Fern and Catherine Ingleman and Mary Edith Wakefield preceded two contests won by Mrs Ray Hayes. Refreshments followed. Next meeting May 1 with Mrs Ray Hayes hosting assisted by Mrs Carl Poe.
Leonard Albert Miley twelve year old son of Mrs Sherman Miley died yesterday afternoon at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Dan Page after a three week illness of typhoid fever and influenza He attended South Linton school and the M E church Sunday school survived by his mother two brothers Daniel and Burrell and his grandparents Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the M E church with Rev Cissna officiating and burial in Stafford cemetery
The Indiana state convention of the Disciples of Christ will meet in Marion May 18 to 21 with about 700 delegates expected. Speakers of state and national note are slated for sessions at the First Christian church with Spencer hotel serving as headquarters. The denomination numbers about 150,000 Indiana adherents, ranking as the state’s second largest religious group.
Members of the Amicitia class of the Baptist Sunday school and invited guests enjoyed a weiner and marshmallow roast last evening at the home of teacher Mrs David Shields. A number of games were played and girls gathered spring flowers. Attendees included Misses Macelle Weitzell Inez Corbin Mildred Hunter Geneva Hair Mabel Wiggs Charlotte Dorothy Parks Beulah Ellis Ruth Carnutt Florence Cox Clyde Wright Leland Fisher Arthur Sargent Glen Rupert and Mr and Mrs David Shields.
Indianapolis market report lists hog receipts at 5,000 with prices 12.75 to 13.75 for heavies to bulk sales 12.75 12.80. Cattle receipts 200 with steers 9.50 to 11.50 and cows 6.50 to 10.50. Sheep receipts 10 with tops 14.50 for lambs and 19 for springers. Galves receipts 800 with tops 11 and bulk 9.50 to 10.00.
Carlisle and Linton high school track teams clash this afternoon at Oliphant Field in a heated hammer and tongs showdown. A full outcome report will appear in the Daily Citizen on Monday as a large crowd watches from the sidelines.
The Mothers' club of the Christian church will meet in the club rooms at the church Monday afternoon. Miss Nellie C. Young will give a talk during the gathering.
Mrs Grouch critiques a fashion display describing the varied uses of buttons while her husband quips about sewing them on to his underwear. The exchange reflects light humor in a casual market setting observed by a Cincinnati newspaper.
A girl listens as an old sailor recounts his voyages and near escapes. He recalls cantinals and a question about natives. He dismisses the idea of harm, joking that they lacked a sunepan of his size to threaten him.
The see of Canterbury, held by the primate of the Church of England, traces its establishment to about 607 by Augustine a Benedictine monk sent by Pope Gregory the Great in 597 to convert England to Christianity.
A fragment notes that Roguery Etosues differ little, each page starting in disorder with a reference to disobedient sen and Chinese pravery. The readable text suggests historical scolding of nonconformist behavior and a brief mention of prankish or unlawful acts tied to an early era.
Practice on the pageant The City Beautiful will be held at 7 o'clock tonight in the senior high school auditorium. The director asks that all groups of the cast be present for this rehearsal. Dress rehearsal will be held at the high school Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
A report describes police in the Reading Cin area responding to a morning incident involving a mother requesting her son take cough medicine. Officers arrived in a car, but the police declined jurisdiction. The fragment preserves limited names and place references from the original OCR.
Mrs Vo Y writes and Kathryn Tittle Hauchter observes a bride ready for a shower. She asks where the bride is going, and the child mentions the shower for Miss Smith. When the father arrives, Kathryn remarks that Nether is gestive and Pete hathe the bride.
A terse remark contrasts admiration and imitation as a long wearisome step, addressed to Richter. The line suggests tension between appreciating a model and following it, hinting at debate over originality and emulation.
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