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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
3
In Indianapolis on August 10 the American Legion Americanism commission adopted a resolution urging passage of legislation to deport all aliens convicted of felony.
Mayor out of city. Three men from Cass and Dugger spent the night in the city jail on liquor transport charges. Burley Penninger and William Tribby were arrested west of the city with a quart bottle of whisky. Duncan Lippett was arrested on A street southwest with a pint. Hearing expected this afternoon before Justice Eliott M. Meurer as Mayor Inman is out of town.
Officials of Linton Water Works and three city council members with attorney Jesse Weisman appeared before the Public Service Commission to discuss the city's proposed purchase of the water company. David D. Terhune led the water firm’s delegation. The session in Indianapolis marked formal consideration of the city’s bid.
Washington Indiana loses its only major league player as Art Nehf and his family move to Phoenix Arizona within three to four weeks. He will finish the current season with the New York Giants before relocating for health reasons regarding their young daughter Betty. The Washington home on Main Street will stay vacant but kept for possible return in the future.
The Clayton family gathered yesterday at the George D. Clayton farm two miles north of the city, excluding Ollie Clayton of Logansport and George B. Clayton of Tulsa. Attendees include George D. Clayton and daughter Rose, L. F. Clayton family, John R. Clayton, Ray Clayton and family of Switz City, Clarence Clayton and son Lawrel of Indianapolis, Lawrence Clayton of Bloomington, Ellsworth Corbin family, Charles Hollars of Switz City, Guy Livingstone family, Wayne Pope and sons Ferris and Warren Jr., Grover Terhune family, Ora Clayton family of Shelburn, Opie Gabbert and son William, Dorthy Gabbert, Elmer Clayton family, Jerry Clayton and daughter Marian Lenore, Roy Clayton, James Clayton and son Jimmie.
In the Peters burg races held last week a 45 mile auto race Around Johnson's racing car driven by Bill McCoy of Sullivan and Mr Johnson won the three fifteen mile heats. Johnson nosed out in front in all heats and was awarded the $860 purse by the association. Horse racing during the three days drew thousands to the course and the association is expected to have a healthy balance after all bills are paid.
Indianapolis market notes hog receipts 6500 steady to higher with best heavies 13.66 to 13.85 medium and mixed 13.85 to 14.10 common to choice 14.60 to 14.65 bulk 14.50. Cattle receipts 800 steady steers 8.00 to 13.00 cows and heifers 8.00 to 11.00. Sheep receipts 200 steady top lambs 14.00. Calves receipts 600 steady to 50 cents lower top 13.00 bulk 12.50.
Mr and Mrs Steve Stalcup of Newberry welcomed a baby daughter named Virginia Ruth born yesterday morning at City Hospital. News notes the couple’s happiness and the newborn’s full name.
Dr. E E Violette renowned speaker will appear in Linton with the Mutual Morgan chautauqua starting Thursday. A letter from C D Pierson Lumber Co president of Lewis Ind states Violette is unmatched since the death of W J Bryan and the best in the United States.
Madge Porter Ber tha Hodges and Carl Roach traveled to Bedford early yesterday and then drove with friends to Ringo cave for a day of picnicking. They report a wonderful trip.
Indianapolis August 10 Republican workers of Indiana will hold a love feast on August 21 with United States Senator James E. Watson former Senator Albert Beveridge and Geo. B. Lockwood publisher of the National Republican as principal speakers. The event aims to promote harmony among Republicans and form a unified and constructive force.
Allison IA August 10 the death penalty will be sought in prosecuting Warren Vandervoort seventeen year old student who killed his father a Methodist minister and seriously wounded his mother County Attorney Brauer indicates
Xenia Ohio. Carrie Whitacre 26 died yesterday after being accidentally shot in the head by her husband Jonas Whitacre 26 as they entered their farm home after target practice. The couple were alone when the accident occurred. Nearby classified ads note grapes for sale and a Jersey cow and calf offered for sale.
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