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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
2
Classified rates and subscription details dash the Linton Indiana issue. Observations on public figures and quirky local humor mix with remarks about Dempsey Carpentier match odds and a moonshine incident near Clinton. Neatly preserves names, places, and times from the readable text.
A jaundiced remark about firing a policeman in Jasonville for failing to ring the 6 o'clock closing bell and catch the 5 59 train, noting the depot and bell are several blocks apart. The speaker asks why not move the bell or press the railroad to change time.
Arthur Bradshaw, now living with his son William Bradshaw at Third Street Northwest, is seriously ill and has drawn the family together. He was unconscious from Monday until Friday, and is described as a highly respected citizen aged 82.
The text expresses gratitude to the carnival band and band master Mr Waterman for their patriotic spirit admired by the citizenship. It mentions Courtney Post American Legion and a Baptist church event tomorrow night titled On the Hillside With the Common People, describing more than forty fine pictures to be shown.
Community notices list society club events and personal messages via citizen phone numbers. The brief item records upcoming meetings and contact points for residents and groups seeking participation or announcements.
A group of local Salvation Army members traveled to Indianapolis this morning for the Indiana corps youth council. The three day program includes three sessions daily, a large parade Monday morning, and a 5 pm double wedding for Captain Mark of Vincennes and Captain Ella White of Bedford, plus another couple from Bicknell. They return home Tuesday greeted by an immense post-event demonstration. Attendees include Captain and Mrs. Millis, Mrs. Gertie George, Maggie Ferguson, George Walls, Walter Walls, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirgley, Helen Alsopp, and Lorine Millard.
The W. F. M. S. of the First M. E. church will hold its meeting in Switz City on June 24 starting at 10 o clock Lily Green will be the speaker delivering two addresses before noon and in the afternoon The message is described as great Plan to attend and consider forming a delegation as urged by Minister William F Russell
About twenty relatives gathered at the niece’s home southeast of the city on June 16 to celebrate Mrs. Matt Bowers birthday. A bountiful dinner was served under a maple tree followed by a sociable afternoon and ice cream in the evening. All departed wishing many more happy birthdays.
Mr and Mrs William OConnell welcome a ten pound boy born in Janesville Wisconsin. Mrs OConnell formerly Margaret Tyren of Fontaent visited her aunt and uncle Trease and John Moran of this city.
Mr and Mrs A E Sachs and baby Ronald of Bloomington arrive tomorrow for a several days visit with their parents Mrs Sallie Hunter and Mr and Mrs John Sachs Mrs Sachs formerly Ruth Hunter
SICK LIST, Mrs. Felix Haffley of Third street northwest, is suffering with malaria fever. Miss Bernice Corbin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corbin, is very ill, but seems to be somewhat better today.
A fine girl baby was born this week to Mr and Mrs Oscar Humphreys of Bicknell formerly of this city.
War Mothers are asked to meet at City Hall tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 to attend the funeral of Clarence West.
Local society brief lists many residents and guests visiting from and traveling to Terre Haute Sullivan Bloomington Jasonville Evansville Vicksburg and Mobile. Names include Edith Booker Mabel Keene Irene Fish Leona Crane J K Elwood Maggie Bryant Elva Hobbs Josephine Wees and several others. Several plan short trips to Bloomfield Muncie or Dugg er while some return home after visits.
Miss Gladys Courtney hosted a picnic party on the river near Newberry in honor of Misses Thelma Hine and Mary Jackett. Guests from Martinsville included Thelma Hine Mary Tackett Mary Hunter Ethel Heitman Cleo Melton Marley Spensler Ray Baughman Harry Waldorf John Blackburn Ersel Stewart Albert Knust. The group left around 6 30 p m by car for an evening of swimming and a bountiful picnic lunch with everyone enjoying the outing.
Attendees from this city report the convention centered on religious education with emphasis on weekday instruction. Guy Indor of Antwerp Ohio promoted the summer vacation church school and cities like Bloomfield and Jasonville are trying the plan. local adoption depends on community interest. Delegates returning include D. M. Puckett E. C. Corts Miss Letti Fritz Irene Morgan and J. H. Haseman.
Sullivan Ind June 18 W Ss Alexander named president of Union Christian college of Merom to succeed C B Hershey who recently resigned. Alexander, a Merom graduate, has done missionary work in Wyoming. Gault W Pleasant named dean and will oversee educational departments while handling business and field work.
Holiness Church schedules include Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 class meeting at 2 30 young people's meeting at 6 30 and evening preaching at 7 30 with Rev J H Cruser from Michigan, a former pastor, attending along with pastor Mrs W S Dean. An open air meeting is planned tonight led by class leader S 7 Tuttle.
The Fortnightly Club met at Mrs. Thomas Hanna's Bloomington home for a regular gathering. Members traveled by car and spent an all day visit with Mrs. Hanna, an occasion enjoyed by all.
The primary department will meet at the church this evening from 6 to 7 o clock for the last practice. Please be prompt.
Clay Moss departed today for Mecca to handle business matters. He travels to manage tasks related to his work and return soon.
An Sunday evening gathering at the Baptist church offers one hour of song pictures and spoken words in a comfortable setting.
Governor Warren T. McCray sent word he plans to attend the miners first aid meeting in Bicknell on Saturday July 2. Officials expect a strong competition with many teams and a large crowd. The Linton field will have strong representation as teams vie for prizes.
The Moose are urged to meet at the hall at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of Private Clarence Vest. This notice calls for all members to assemble for the service and final rites.
An advertisement stresses health as a binary state, with the spine as the back bone of health. It promotes chiropractic care to restore spinal alignment, offers a free examination, and provides office hours for W. H. Scholl at the Opera House in Linton Indiana.
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