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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
2
In Rossville, Indiana, a car carrying Joseph Witham aged 6 and Harry Haish aged 62 was struck by a passenger train yesterday. Witham was killed instantly. Haish died after arrival at a hospital in Frankfort.
The United States makes only 0.48 percent of the world's fuel briquets as the industry grows mainly in nations with abundant low grade coal.
The snippet shows subscription rates for Linton Indiana and ads. It includes per week and yearly mail options, carrier and out of state pricing, and classified rates. The prose also surveys political opinions about Pinenot, La Follette, Bryan and oil stock, with quips on coal, Congress and Christmas.
The Lyons town board purchased seven acres from John Stafford for a public park at a cost of 3325. They will move Stafford's barn, install a public well, and create a free camping ground for travelers. It aims to serve tourists, locals for picnics, and children on hot days. Some may oppose the purchase as with any public improvement.
In Janesville Wisconsin on December 6 W F McGowan a retired farmer grieving an accidental shooting of his six year old daughter on a hunting trip is believed to have killed himself. The pair were found in a field with the girl earlier believed killed by a discharged shotgun as he crawled through a fence. The father’s body, with a heart wound, was located a short distance away.
Masonic lodge notice announces Linton Lodge No. 560 F and A M invites members to a stated meeting this evening at 7:80 o'clock. The brief item notes standard lodge procedure and timing.
A rough exchange unfolds between a man from the country and a wary town resident. He asks about a Professor Caleb Hopkins and a friend named Bill, while the woman grows curious yet cautious, revealing little about her acquaintance and hinting at ulterior motives.
Mrs Dave Short entertained the Mystic circle at her home yesterday afternoon. Roll call showed all members present. After business two contests were enjoyed with Mrs Charles Goodman and Mrs Arthur Pickle the winners. A plate luncheon was served to Mesdames William Axton Andrew Beveridge Raymond Ecker Herbert Forbes Charles Goodman Cal Gregory Troy Ham Homer McBride Vilas Trinkle and the hostess. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs William Axton.
Local brief lists residents and visitors in Bloomfield. James Thomas of Clay City. D W McIntosh and Arthur Taylor in town on business. Charles Bennett and Gilbert Johnson in Bloomfield. Mrs Sarah Edwards visiting. Mr and Mrs Lewis Shake of Terre Haute with daughter and Miss Jean visiting. Christina Wilson returns from Terre Haute. Miss Jennie Lucas from Indianapolis returns home. Mrs K H Padgett of Chicago returns home. Mrs Pennington and daughter Dora return from Terre Haute. Miss Elizabeth Muehler from Terre Haute returns home. Mr and Mrs Dick Moss and children depart for Scotland to visit Philip Graham’s parents.
The service class of the Reformed Sunday school held its regular monthly meeting yesterday with twelve members despite inclement weather. A Christmas program featured readings and recitations by Beverly Jane Doidge and Alice Bredeweg, with prayers by Mrs. Herbert Bredeweg. Officers elected: President Mrs. Maurice Doidge, Vice President Mrs. Herbert Bredener, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. A R Fledderjohann. A prize contest and refreshments followed.
Car owners must visit Haywood Motor Sales in Bloomfield for 1924 license plates starting December 12, 1928, between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on non holidays. Applicants must bring title certificates as license fees depend on horsepower and weight of the car.
The primary department of the Christian church will hold a general market at Shields shop starting at 9 oclock Saturday.
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