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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1925
Page
4
Ephrie Chester of Cory Indiana died at age 87 and eight days after visiting his daughter in this city on Armistice Day. He fell ill the day after arriving and his condition worsened until death last evening. Survived by six sons and daughters. Funeral services set for 10 o'clock Thursday morning at Oak Hill church near Cory.
After a strong football season Linton High shifts to basketball with a full varsity and junior high slate. List includes Dec 4 Midland there and Dec 5 Elnora there with girls games, through Feb 27 Carlisle here.
The Brown Shoe company plans a Vincennes factory employing 500 to 600 workers in a three story brick plant 250 by 45 feet. To proceed, Vincennes must raise a $100,000 bonus from citizens. Negotiations were led by KR J McCarty and a meeting was held in Saint Louis with local committee.
Washington reports a drop in the purchasing power of farm products with the Department of Agriculture noting a weighted index of 87 in October versus 93 in August. Food and fiber crops command higher prices than some crops. wheat, potatoes, fruit and cotton sell relatively above corn, hay, oats and barley. Many corn growers face unprofitable outcomes on their main money crop.
Caen France December 1 Abbe Gabriel a renowned meteorologist predicts a bitterly cold winter across Canada and the northern United States. He says the season will begin mid December or early January and compare to the severe winter of 1740 when the Thames froze over.
Charles Mayer Sr. head of Charles Mayer & Co. and chairman of the Keifer-Stewart Drug Co. died of heart disease in Indianapolis. The family store dates back to 1840, founded by his father, marking a long retail legacy.
Bloomfield resident John Groves underwent surgery this morning and is reported in good condition. Paris Miller had appendicitis surgery this afternoon. Miss Arietta Denham, treated for acute appendicitis last Thursday, shows significant improvement today.
Beveridge Jones and Curtis Hamilton of Linton were arrested on a warrant from Sullivan mayor's court for stealing a Dodge battery from Marion Chambers of Jericho in Sullivan county. In Mayor Aydelotte's court they were fined $100 each and sentenced to six months at the state penal farm, then an extra $400 was added after a threat was heard, totaling $500 and six months in the state service.
United Press Dispatch from Indianapolis notes hog receipts at 12,000 with prices 11.60 to 11.75 for bulk sales and best heavies at 11.38 to 11.40. Cattle receipts 1,500, market slow. steers 6.00 to 2.50, cows and heifers 5.00 to 10.50. Sheep receipts 900, top 7.00. lambs top 16. Calves receipts 1,200, market up to 15.50, bulk 15.00 to 15.50. Eggs 57c delivered. poultry prices listed for hens, leghorns, springers, ducks and others. Butter jobbers' price 50 Ble, butterfat 50 to 6ie per pound.
In Chicago on December 1, non union grave diggers filled in as a strike by 250 Cemetery Employees union members caused little delay in funerals. Union demand is 56 dollars per day and a half hour reduction to their current workday.
Sullivan Ind December 1 About 75 men at the Ebbw Vale mine left clothing in the wash house when fire broke out around 1 PM. The blaze spread quickly but the structure was not heavily damaged, with the fire confined mainly to the workers’ clothes and the Sullivan city fire department called in to extinguish it.
Workmen begin cleaning the Hamilton mine west of the city after months of idleness and officials expect it to resume operations soon. The project signals renewed mining activity and local employment prospects as crews clear debris and secure the site.
Fire department responded to a small roof blaze at Kunkler grocery, 989 Third Street NW, around 9 this morning. Sparks from four chimneys ignited the roof of the frame building, but the fire was extinguished on arrival and only a small hole remained in the roof.
The city council holds a regular session tonight with the opening of bids on sinking deep wells in Buck creek bottoms. The project aims to guarantee Linton a daily water supply of one million gallons for five years.
A Jersey Journal item notes a trend in fewer homes being mortgaged and adds a quip that following one’s natural bent can lead to crooked choices, reflecting editorial voice and local sentiment.
It is quick and thorough hand rubbing on wristbands cuffs or collars is unnecessary. Washing by water action makes it as gentle as hand washing, caring for dainty garments without extra effort.
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