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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
3
Survey of American mining shows about one million workers with 35 percent above ground and 65 percent below. Total mine power needs 6.8 million horsepower, of which 2.8 million is electrical energy. Electricity drives ventilating fans locomotives drainage pumps hoists undercutting machines and giant 350 ton electric shovels with 90 foot booms and 10 yard dipper capacity.
A compact notice promotes using a citizen want ad to move goods or services. It highlights simple steps to place a personal advert and reach local buyers quickly. The item emphasizes affordability and broad reach for buyers and sellers alike.
There will be no preaching Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30. Attendance expected. prepare to take part in the lesson. Senior and junior Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Evening meetings growing. Woman's Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 at Mrs. E. J. Ecker's home. Rev. Fout to preach at the third union meeting Sunday at 2 at the U B church. Saron Reformed Church invites all.
A brief note advises that a wife’s first duty is to prevent her husband from discovering she is cleverer than he is, presenting a social taunt about marriage dynamics and secrecy.
The Linton Gas and Coke company reports a rebuilt plant and service, installing a modern scrubber to purify gas and remove odors from Indian coal. A 5,000 gallon tank with electric pump, meter prover, and about $15,000 in recent improvements aim to boost reliability, accuracy, and customer service as the firm moves into new quarters in the Terhune block.
Indiana highway officials report state roads holding up well amid frequent thaws and freezes. Southern districts warn of soft spots if rain returns, but overall minimal trouble expected. Rodgers ferry on State Road 28 operates now but may suspend if freezing continues until an ice channel forms.
Philadelphia in January 30 report notes Paul M Winter Ku Klux Klan kleagle warned law violators the klan would descend on them. Director of Public Safety Butler responded that no violence will be tolerated and law enforcement will act on all information received.
Village woman overhears another parishioner joking that the new minister must be mad. She recalls a tale where he warned her husband, a 240 pound man, to beware lest he be weighed in the distance and found wanting. The remark reflects local humor and terse churchyard chatter.
George Wall received a telegram announcing the death of his mother Mrs Anna Wall in New Herrington England on Tuesday. She had lived in Linton before moving to England in 1917 to visit four daughters, her husband having died here. She leaves three sons Job George and Thomas Wall and sixteen grandchildren.
The January clearance at Ben Bachs clothing store draws strong support as shoppers seize bargains on top brands Kuppenheimer Stetson Floersheim. The long established shop, known for quality menswear, offers these nationally reputed lines at sacrifice prices this season.
Byron Murdock of Indianapolis married Elizabeth Patterson in Pensacola before 6 pm claiming vast inheritance. He post-dated checks, paid a taxi driver, preachers, and bought a car with funds. Arrested, he claimed lawyers handled his affairs, which authorities doubt as banks have no remittance. fingerprints and records are being checked.
Franklin Ind Jan 380 A pledge of 50000 from Grafton Johnson Greenwood to a 200000 fund for a science building at Franklin College was announced by Dr C F Goodell president. Johnson, board president and Franklin alumnus, urges fellow alumni to help boost enrollment and endowment for the new facility.
Indianapolis, Jan 30. Federal prohibition agents warned lobbyists that liquor law violations will not be tolerated after arresting two persons and seizing twelve quarts of bonded whisky. Authorities are seeking a prominent lobbyist alleged to own the liquor.
A farm barn south of Bowling Green in Williams township caught fire yesterday. Fifty head of livestock including nine cows three work horses and over forty hogs perished. Eight hundred bushels of corn a large hay stack and grain and farm implements were destroyed in the blaze. Loss exceeds 5600 dollars.
On January 30, 1875, near Coffee Post office, Clay County welcomed a child destined to leave a large mark on the nation. The memoir notes that even the subject known as Doc doubted his future greatness, yet his impact grew broadly.
Dr H O Woodrow, a well known local figure, today marks fifty years since he first spoke at Coffee Post Office. The milestone notes his long service and celebrated role in the community.
The undersigned authorized by Greene County Indiana Circuit Court Judge to administer the estate of Joseph Bland, deceased, by continuation as guardian. Estate declared solvent. January 30, 1925. Homer Hart, Guardian. Webster and Moffett, Attorneys. 1-30-2-6,18
A three cent supper will be served Saturday from 4 to 7 PM in the basement of the U B church. The menu includes scalloped chicken mashed potatoes corn baked beans weiners and sour kraut lettuce cake fruit pie and coffee. Proceeds support church activities.
William Aaron Ferrell was discharged and taken to his home today after medical care. He is reported to be in stable condition and continuing recovery at home. Family officials ask for privacy during this time.
A buyer who relies on the seller’s word bears full responsibility for trouble. At staking, the preliminary agreement should be incorporated into the contract, guaranteeing title and title insurance backed by a responsible company.
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