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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
2
The page lists subscription and advertising rates for the Office-Citizen Building in Linton Indiana, and includes a batch of society editor fodder jokes and quips about Henry Ford, cotton prices, a prison cell embroiders, and Mexico-US claims, reflecting a mix of advertising, notices, and humorous commentary.
A traveler who relocates to a new city faces the same friction as a resident who moves to the countryside. Both incur costs and gain new experiences while adjusting to unfamiliar social terrain and lifestyle expectations.
A party from Linton led by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Welch and including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wolford with children Clarence and Annis Mr. and Mrs. Baker Letterman Jessie Allen Letterman and Mrs. Lizzie Davis returned Saturday evening after a five day road trip to Tomahawk Wisconsin. They fished well reporting unprecedented quality and quantity and enjoyed three weeks away from civilization while on the camping excursion.
Sunday guests of RE Cardwell and daughters Misses Mary Lee and Ina included Mrs Duke Frederick and sons Clarence and Cecil and Mrs H N Pearce of Nashville Tenn Mr and Mrs Moses Cardwell and Robert Lee and Edward Cardwell of Bloomington Miss Mildred Cardwell and Jimmie Stewart of Terre Haute Ina Cardwell has returned from Nashville where she spent her vacation Accompanying home were Mrs Frederick and sons and Mrs Pearre who will stay two weeks Robert Lee and Edward Cardwell of Bloomington spent their vacation here returning home yesterday
Billie Pirtle, once seriously injured when a piece of iron flew into his eye while working, has returned home six miles north of Linton from Terre Haute Union Hospital after weeks of care. He was rushed to a Terre Haute surgeon and is now expected to recover fully, with further treatment planned there.
Dispatches report Edward Rector prominent Chicago lawyer and philanthropist died at his home after an indigestion attack suffered while in Cleveland. He funded Rector hall at DePauw University and established a $1.2 to $1.8 million Rector foundation with 400 Indiana borrowing scholarships. Rector born Bedford Indiana July 7 1863. practiced law in Chicago. married Lucy Rowland in 1893. Republican and Methodist. active in many exclusive clubs.
Petersburg hosts racing this week with strong purses for horses and an auto race Saturday offering a 700 dollar purse. Several Linton race fans plan to attend both events.
Russell Lowell Hamlin, one year old son of Mr and Mrs Marcus Hamlin, died at the family home three miles west of the city. He leaves the parents a brother and a sister. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Burris Chapel Church at 2 PM with burial in Burris Chapel cemetery.
Telephone bills are due and payable at the office on the 21st of each month. If not paid within 15 days from the bill date, service may be discontinued without further notice. A 50 cent restoration charge applies if service is discontinued for non payment. New Home Telephone Co.
A sprightly tale about a local schoolteacher famed for reading, writing, and arithmetic yet lagging in love. The narrative follows her comic misadventures as she navigates romance in a close-knit community.
A church group from the local cathodist church attended a Riverdale Young People Conference last week. Ethel Dixon Esther Shaw Elizabeth Nixon Mary Courtney Susan Stansfeld Everett Butler Rev and Mrs W E Cissna Mr and Mrs George Beker and children Jack and Marilynn Mr and Mrs Earl Bohley and daughter Miss Lora Virginia Small Mr and Mrs Joseph Nixon Sr the Tinton party reported a fine trip and a very delightful day. Everett Butler performed a saxophone solo. There were between 2000 and 3000 attendees.
Mrs William Morgan reports twenty young frying chickens stolen Friday night from her chicken yard at the First and GC streets southwest home. She expresses pride in the flock and warns the thieves it will not be good for them if caught.
The Heralds of the Methodist Sunday School will meet Tuesday at 2 o'clock with Mrs. Eli Mott. After gathering they plan a group outing to the park for a useful business session and a general good time, with all members urged to attend.
Miss Mildred Humphreys had tonsil surgery today and is in good condition. Miss Mabel Scott of Jasonville was discharged to her home today. Evan Johns left the hospital yesterday after a week of treatment.
A fragment announces a showing of a theatrical piece titled Marry Me at the Grand. The note invites women to observe a playful take on the matrimonial market value through a staged skit or performance.
Wanted column lists Dr H O Woodrow veterinary surgeon at 210 North Main St with phone 194 and cattle and dog practice plus TB testing. Also advertisement to trade for a used piano with phone 65.
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