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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1923
Page
2
A brief notice indicates a legal arrangement or filing spanning one year and six months with three men involved, approved or processed by mail outside the state of Indiana. The readable fragments suggest a formal notice or docket entry rather than a full article.
The piece argues that surface political tumult hides deeper voter inertia and values stable leadership. It mentions La Follette Hylan and Debs as agitators while praising calm, practical governance and the Indian Refining Co drilling as a reassurance. It also lauds the local baseball team for strong play.
Senator Reed Smoot warns that fax prices will not drop for another generation, a forecast seen as impacting future grandchildren and communications costs. The remark reflects concerns about long term affordability and technological changes.
Mr and Mrs G H Yeomans were surprised by relatives Sunday for their 37th anniversary. Many relatives arrived with baskets of seasonal food. Out of town guests included Silas Royer of Seattle and Terre Haute visitors. Afternoon callers included the Sherwoods Hattie Sherwood Ott Hanger Peter Schloot and Mrs Helen Brookshire and baby.
The Delta Alpha Sunday school class of the Christian church will hold its regular meeting at Mrs. Jesse Morgan's home on Broadway this evening at 7 30. A miscellaneous shower is planned for Mrs. Homer Bailey nee Bonnie Anderson. The class will perform the playlet I Will Maybe with a cast including Rev Longface and Mrs Mattie Haseman, the bride Miss Clara Pearce, Delbert the groom Mrs Chet Wills, Lillywillie best man Miss Lena Brawand, Gwelphopes maid of honor Miss B Richardson, Carryall ringbearer Mrs Harley Ham, and Prof Playwell Mrs Mary Watson.
Sun day school teachers and officers will meet at the church Wednesday at 7 30. The W M S meets at Hasemangrove Thursday at 2. Bring sandwiches and a cup. Members may bring friends. Special program urged. Men’s Bible class social Thursday evening in the church basement. Choir practice Friday night. Children’s day program participants meet at 7. Everyone encouraged to attend.
All children in the Japanese scene for the children day program will meet at the Christian chorea at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Be there on time.
Mr and Mrs V L Tatlock and their daughter traveled to Bloomington today to attend the commencement exercises at Indiana University. Afterwards they will visit Mr Tatlock's father in Salem.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church will hold an all day meeting in the church basement tomorrow. Members are asked to come early and bring something for dinner.
Muchacha members are called to a meeting at Miss Jessie Porter’s home this evening at 7:80. All members urged to attend.
The Mt Mellick club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs Iattie Sherwood to discuss upcoming activities and arrange plans for the season. Members will gather at the usual venue for an afternoon session and share reports on club projects and events.
The Ladies Fancywork circle will gather Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Larry E Westfall residence on D Street Northwest for an informal meeting and practice session.
A fragment notes that in response to a slur about Debs learning since 1894 he might quip that there are others and allude to continued debate and resilience.
Daughters of Rebekah violet lodge will hold a meeting tonight with work planned. Members are urged to attend if possible.
The speaker expresses satisfaction with white orchestras delivering jazzy music and notes that nothing beats being content with the performance.
Miss Jennie Boncelle has accepted a new role at the B B art studio, taking steady charge of artistic operations and guiding studio projects forward. Her appointment marks a notable step in the local arts scene.
Bay View club announces Pathe’s The Passion Play to be shown at the Nickle Theatre on June 11. The seven reel color picture recently closed a run at Apollo Theatre New York and depicts the sufferings of Christ with biblical miracles in nature’s own colors. Limited prints make this a notable charitable screening for Linton citizens.
Your library offers Adrienne Toner by Anne Douglas Sedgwick Vandemark's Folly by Herbert Quick Saint Teresa by Henry Sydnor Harrison Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis Certain People of Importance by Kathleen Norris all available with copies ready for reservation. Library phone 83.
A Sunday crowd of young people traveled by car to the Jim Ray cave east of Bloomfield for a picnic. After a noon luncheon, many explored the cave and others photographed, then returned home late in the afternoon.
Pythian Sisters are called to attend the district convention in Washington. All members expected to travel should meet at the K. of P. hall promptly at 8 o clock Thursday morning. the conveyance will depart a few minutes after. A good crowd is desired.
Little Miss Willa Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson of Tenth Street Northeast, is confined to her home with measles but is improving.
Charles Bennett James Pope Morris Cravens and Gerald Landis attended the Purdue State University baseball game at Bloomington this afternoon.
Mr and Mrs B O Syester announce the birth yesterday of a fine eight pound baby named Graydon Carlisle.
Miss Genieve Grass daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Grass has accepted a stenographer position at the First National Bank after attending school this winter.
The Elite society will meet with Mrs Clyde Davis Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Let every member be present.
Notice to patrons that the public library will close at 8 o’clock nightly from now until September 1, urging patrons to borrow books earlier and plan accordingly.
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