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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1927
Page
2
The page blends classified subscription rates with crime notes on Hickman the fox, a Terre Haute rum-runner, a prisoner minstrel show, and aviation losses. It also ponders George Remus and a Princeton student’s bird color theory, plus a plan for a federal prison and local wildlife sightings including the Goosepond wolf near Wright township and potential Goosepond wolf expansion.
A Dec 30 1917 report notes Bulgaria accepts a Russian peace proposal grounded on restoring prewar status quo. Bulgaria also urges resumption of prewar treaties and arrangements, signaling a possible shift in Balkan diplomacy amid World War I hostilities.
The Ladies Fancywork circle meets with Mrs. Clem Humphreys and First Baptist church teachers and officers gather at Miss Bonna Baughman’s home at 7 PM on A street northeast. Mr and Mrs Grey Hixson announce the birth of a 10 pound girl named Sara Grey.
The Greene County court docket lists guardianship appointments and bonds for minors, including Jessie Smith guardian of Gwendolyn Smith and Linton Trust Co. guardian of Billie and Bobby Roberts. Probate actions name Amelia Wells as executrix, and estate admins are appointed with bonds. Civil suits cover damages and foreclosures, with several cases dismissed or decided, including a not guilty plea for Parker Thompson on obstructing a public highway and a $100 fine with penal farm sentence for Orthe Ferguson on liquor possession.
All members of Chickateth Council No. 253 of the Pocahontas lodge are called to meet at the Red Men hall Monday January 2 instead of January 9. Installation of officers will be held. Ethel Rich Pocahontas.
A slate collapse at the Gem mine south of the city trapped 38 year old Martin Burch under slate and coal. He suffered back contusions and bruises and was taken by Clayton & Aikin ambulance to his home on A Street Southwest where he lives with his brother. He is unmarried.
William McGuire of South Linton learned of his daughter Mrs Leonard Hamilton 22 dying from a gunshot wound in Lake View hospital Danville HL the prior night. Hamilton says he was cleaning a firearm after Christmas hunting when it discharged accidentally. Funeral held at Alvin Illinois six months after marriage. Coronary jury heard the husband’s account of the accident.
A brief note promotes using the Citizen Want Ad column to sell items. It highlights simple submission and broad reach for readers seeking bargains or listings.
Dress making and hem stitching offered near the Boston Store by Mrs Clara Coffman phone 299. Chiropractor Dr Haldon Beasley lists hours and location. Essex service by ILudson offers car storage and repair with long hours. Coal hauling and delivery listed by Gall Roy Hunt, Gall Russell Coal Co, George Wright, and others. For sale items include coal, oak chiffrobe, vacuum cleaner, Florence heater, Simmons brass bed. Lost $20 bill between Friday and Saturday. Warnings of two furnished rooms for rent and a general house work job call.
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