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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
2
Per week per year by mail in Indiana shows rates for one year six months and three months with figures such as 7.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 and a 50 dollar option for one month by mail outside Indiana presented in a compact price list style.
Society and club notices advertised for citizen calls and personal messages. The item directs readers to use telephone contact for society events and private notices, reflecting common club communication practices of the era.
A local column urges revival of the old county fair as a grand community event and promotes a coal stripping plant with a brick factory using local clay, shale, and coal. It argues cooperation, entrepreneurial boldness, and regional advantage to spur large brick production and civic pride. The writer notes Fourth of July plans and references past race riots elsewhere, urging proactive local initiative.
Indiana market page shows wagon market quotes for wheat at 1.27 1.35 and corn around 60 to 65 cents. Oats near 41 to 38 cents, Timothy hay $18 to $19 per unit. Stock market lists hogs at 8.59, steers 8.25 to 8.60, calves 7.00 to 8.00, bulls 5.00 to 5.50.
Bob Richards sold seventy gallons of cherries in Linton today, signaling a busy local fruit trade. He offered fresh harvest produce to residents at the downtown stalls and reflected strong demand for seasonal fruit.
People lacking homes can buy affordable houses at Little Giant y and Twin Blocks and move them to Linton. This compact sale offers ready to place dwellings for quick relocation and potential ownership. More details follow at participating lots.
The Masons hold third degree work tonight inviting all members and visiting brothers to attend for the ceremony and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Willard Kahn welcome a daughter named Marilee born May 31 weighing six pounds.
The Strong Coalmont club visits Haseman park Sunday afternoon for a 2:50 pm start against the Giants. Notables include pitcher Jimmy Houser, ex-Linton, and catcher Ray Johnson, both ex-leaguers. The Giants seek a stronger lineup as fans expect a heated contest amid form swings.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a June 27 hearing in Washington on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway acquisition of the Terre Haute and Southeastern railway. The Walsh road lease, under negotiation, has state public service consent and aims to improve coal movement and freight rates to the Northwest.
John Berns living near Fair view cemetery seeks a man to assist with sheep shearing. He can shear one sheep in about an hour and wants quicker help. The brief notice outlines the job and his preference for faster labor.
William Pope sold his house near Fairview cemetery to a stripping plant and bought Mr Kramer’s farm south of the Bol ton school house.
Rumors circulate about sinking to the No 4 coal seam at the Olive Branch mine as workers and managers discuss ore extraction prospects. No formal plan or date is confirmed.
Workmen are moving through the No 4 coal vein at Brier Hill as part of ongoing progress. For sale, grocery counter details available from Lew Warner. Call Citizen for job printing.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has dismissed and furloughed many workers at Bushrod yards. Repair track crews are down to two men and the round house has a single worker. Only one crew operates on the branch to Linton and Sullivan County. When business grows and labor troubles ease, many men are expected to be recalled.
L P Brock of Edison phonographs hosts private mood change demonstrations at homes and clubs to showcase Mr Edison s new research. The first event was at Mrs Ab Talbott s home with another at George Sharpe s residence tonight. Austin Rupert of New Home Furnishing aids Brock in local demonstrations and data collection for Orange New Jersey bureau.
The girls of Mrs David Shields class at the Baptist Sunday school held a picnic two and a half miles from town near her country home. They enjoyed games fishing and bathing with plenty of cats including ice cream and cake. Attendees included Opal Bruce Dorett Hamel Helen Hemlett Stella Sexton Beatrice Page Gladys Faynn Eva Gerdley Sarah Mae Browning Lucile Lenning Jamice Lash and the teacher Mrs Shields. They departed hoping she would always be their teacher.
Mrs A M Beasley entertained the Wednesday Night Club at her East Vincennes street home last evening with many members attending. The group played five hundred and prizes went to Rose Ferry first and Nelle Templeton second. A two course luncheon followed.
Dreamland presents The Money Changers a Pathe special and While Restin My Hoss a two part Western tonight and tomorrow at 10 and 20 cents. Saturday features Topics and a Hopi Gibson Western as the bill.
Friday night at K of Phali hosts a special dance for married folks with a four piece orchestra electric fans and refreshments. Invitations are required for entry and attendees are urged to come ready for a good time.
M E church conducts final rehearsal for Sunday night song festival. Choir and congregation prepare, urging attendance and participation.
A new ball club in Linton named the Budweiser Specials has been organized with local talent. They debut against Lyons Saturday at 2:30 pm on Lyons grounds. Lyons pitchers Lois and Compton face a lineup including Dick Long C Robinson Ogle Booker M Robison Hooper Heenan A J Faught Bill Shearn J C Heenan.
Chicago financiers come to Vincennes to observe drilling of test holes for coal near the city. Tests on farms north of Vincennes and across the river near Russellville aim to reach the coal vein. Promoters hold options on hundreds of acres. land valued around 35 dollars per acre.
A group including Mr and Mrs Henry Bavencampe Mr and Mrs Herman Taylor and their children with E G Patterson Albert Knust Mary Hunter Clara Pearce Doris Walker Zalie Fisher Mr and Mrs Haldon Beasley Gladys Courtney Branch Hunter Harry Waldorf Criss Robinson and Rose Arnett left around six o clock last evening for a picnic at Hollis Lees camp near Newberry They enjoyed bathing and shared a picnic lunch later.
Earle Frye son of Mr and Mrs Dora Frye of Lyons has been appointed a railway mail clerk. He has served as assistant postmaster at Worthington for some time and will assume his new duties soon.
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