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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented excerpt discusses praise and thanks giving, noting prayers and the tension between fervent devotion and natural selfishness. The text references religious themes and a discussion of praise as a counteraction to self-interest in prayer.
In Breathitt County Kentucky Chester Fugate a tenant farmer accused of killing his landlord was seized from jail on Christmas morning shot repeatedly and hurled over a cliff. Five hours later his body was found and brought to a hospital where a signed statement was taken. The mob seeking revenge for Clay Watkins prominent lawyer and landowner acted with apparent leadership and did not harm other prisoners. Fugate 25 years old lived with his father and brothers and had quarrel over coal payments. Watkins 45 left a wife and two children.
Arthur Cable of Kokomo recounts how four Konjola tablets cured years of stomach, kidney and bowel trouble. He says digestion improved, constipation vanished, and weight returned, urging others to try Konjola sold at Hamilton’s Pro Store and local druggists. Cold relief notes follow for Konjola Cold Compound tablets.
Mrs Elmer Fish spent Monday night and Tuesday with daughter Mrs Albert Weathers. Families from Knightstown Monroe City and Indianapolis visited relatives in Newberry. Local residents travel to Chattanooga Terre Haute and Worthington for visits and business. Progressive club met and Christmas shopping occurred in Linton. Other local visitors included Flossie Manly James Owen and families, plus Sappenfields Markle Slinkard and Swayze crews.
There will be church services Sunday afternoon at the naval hour 2 30 p m. Mr and Mrs Alvin Blanton of Jacksonville spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Fay Smith Mr and Mrs Odis Bartley and laughter Madonna of Lyons spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Theo Riley Miss Esther Elpan returned home Saturday after several days visit with relatives at Edwardsport and Vinanne Estell Bahley of Linton spent Sunday with Harold Bahley Dorothy daughter ov My and Mrs Hanyy Kramer is i with pneumonia.
The city of Linton Indiana schedules a special council meeting on December 27 1929 to consider raising funds for a deficiency in the 1929 budget to cover street salaries and expenses and extraordinary emergency. Mayor Earl V Bull and Clerk Herbert Priest announce the hearing and action to be taken on the additional appropriation.
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