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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1925
Page
2
Telephone bills are due at the New Home Telephone Co office on the first of each month. Service may be discontinued if not paid by the tenth. If disconnected for non payment, service will be restored only in due course of business and upon payment of a 50 cent restoration charge.
Advertising rates and subscription terms for the Linton Daily Citizen are listed, including carrier and mail options, pricing per year or month, and per-word or per-inch rates. A brief local note references a historical remark about a loud speaker and a comment on New Jersey's status as a wet state.
The passage notes that Ban, Hiram, Walter, Pussyfoot, and Magnus fall silent as the Johnsons endure a notably poor year. Magnus travels to the farm while others remain unheard. The tone suggests lingering misfortune for the Johnson family.
Tomorrow the board of commissioners will take up the petition for a paved road through Linton. It is likely they will receive it and place it on file, though local boosting now and later may hasten action.
George Henry Eis, lifelong local resident known as Honest John Snllis, died unexpectedly yesterday morning while attending church services. Eis was in his prime, respected as a clever and honorable citizen whose loss shocks the community. Snllis took the oath as county commissioner from this district today.
The speaker, a county resident, argues for impartial treatment by commissioners. He notes the west side pays over two fifths of taxes and seeks equal consideration from John Ellis and colleagues Boyd and Wright, expressing confidence in their integrity and in a shift away from old sectional jealousies toward a square deal.
Old Timer recalls the untimely death of George Henry Ellis and traces his life from farm boy to small-town worker and traveling salesman in Linton. He notes Ellis early jobs at Foster & Hart, a East Vincennes street restaurant, Neal Bros., and later road sales. The column also recalls Reed McGrew and the old Strietelmeier hill freight yard sight and a historic Central mogul engine pulling 49 cars.
Calvin Fry, 59, died suddenly at 3 30 Saturday morning at his Sandborn area home after a year of poor health. He was born in the Sandborn vicinity to William and Mary Fry, survived by one brother G W Fry of Monroe City and four sisters. The Fry home also housed Miss Alice Fry. In other news, Sandborn High lost to Decker High 22 to 1 in a Friday basketball game.
Midland high school defeated Gosport 26 to 15 on Saturday night in Midland. Mears led Midland with standout play while Smith starred for Gosport. Final lineup lists Midland and Gosport players with field goals and substitutions. Referee Wills.
Classified snippets include RENT and FOR SALE notices for unfurnished rooms at Second and G Streets NE and three rooms for sale, with hours 9 to 5 at 840 La St NE. A LOST red barrel from Midget Fountain pen is reported, brief. WANTED old false teeth paying up to 10 dollars for full sets, including broken crowns and bridges. Western Metal Co Bloomington.
FOR RENT Five com house with lights water and gas Call at 39 Fifth St E Phone 489 5t8p FOR RENT Modern sleeping room close in also space in garage for auto EE L Crecelius 209 Fast Vincennes St 513p TAKEN UP Young Airedale female pup Owner inquire Cicero Wests store Btlp LOST Shell frame bifocal glasses with gold temples between First National Bank and H F jewelry store D W McIntosh 5up WANTHED Work in private family by middle aged woman Mrs Doz Baldwin Phone 516 with 10 000 000 company wants men to sell Watkins Home Necessities in Linton More than 150 used daily Income 85-50 weekly Experience unnecessary Write Dept H-5 The J R Watkins Company 242 North Third Street Columbus Ohio 518p
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