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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
2
Blair, 36, pleaded guilty in Shoals circuit court to murder in the death of his 4 year old daughter Mary Ellen, beaten at the Blair farmhouse May 4. He received a life term after authorities feared mob violence and he was found with a heavy iron bar believed to be for an escape attempt. The incident also involved a severely beaten 1 year old daughter and stirred local uproar.
Jackie Coogan stays all boy as marble games fill pauses between scenes for Circus Days. The youngster enjoys desk toys and outdoor play while the feature films at Grand, with Richard A. Rowland visiting the set and joining a light moment among the cast.
Ruth Greenwood of Washington Indiana placed second among 4 127 contestants from 23 city schools in the national scholastic oratorical contest held at Continental Memorial hall. She won 3100, will host seven visiting orators, and is a 15 year old Eastern high junior. Her father is Representative Arthur H Greenwood.
Market brief from Indianapolis lists hogs and cattle values with steers at around $10.00 per 100 pounds and calves between $5.00 and $6.00, plus Timothy hay priced near $18.00 to $22.00 and wagon market figures.
Doubt about D. R. Scott’s location and role at the G O J convention opening in the city is clarified by a Chicago Tribune report showing Scott speaking with Clyde A. Walter, Louisier state chairman, and Joseph K. Kealing, national committeeman.
A fragment notes how Romans dipped its stalk in suet to burn for candle light processions and how Greeks soaked leaves in oil to use as wicks in lamps, reflecting early illumination methods.
Detroit woman shares how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine eased pains and nervousness. The letter urges others to use the products and consult the little booklet, noting the remedies are sold by druggists nationwide.
MARCO Mrs Charley Burdsell formerly of this place died at her home a few miles east of here Sunday morning. She was a sister of Mrs Elmer Flynn of Linton. Mrs Imma Grass had dinner guests Sunday Charley Grass and family of Westphalia Ellis Wessner and family of Rushville Frank Grass and family of this place. Mrs Blanche Singer and children of Oakland City visiting her brother and sister George and Bess Morgan. Robert Morgan has been at Purdue this past year and is visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Emery Boner of Lyons called on friends Sunday. Several from here attended the Epworth League convention at Plainville last week. Mrs Lizzie ONeal of Bicknell visited friends here last week.
Obituary note from Terre Haute informs of the death of Frank J. Turk of Los Angeles former Terre Haute resident and first captain of a local Sons of Veterans camp. Survived by his wife Etta Turk and son Paul. Turk, about 55, was connected to William Turk and William St. Ferrel, a former businessman now in Alhambra California. He was a former active member of local Sons of Veterans.
Mrs. M. J. Wyatt expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of her companion and thanks those who sent floral offerings.
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