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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
2
The issue notes advertising rates and subscription details for the Daily Citizen. It quotes proverbs and local commentary about rail coal supply, crop conditions in Greene county, and praise for County Road Superintendent Dave Squire for road work east and south of town.
A fitting memorial was paid yesterday to Private Clarence West who sacrificed his life for his country. The Frank G. Court ney post of the American Legion is praised and Linton residents are congratulated on the respectful tribute.
The Indianapolis market shows wheat around 1.22 to 1.30, oats 0.88 to 0.42, and timothy May at 18.00 to 19.00. Livestock prices list hogs best heavies at 8.40, steers good to choice at 7.75, calves 7.00 to 8.50, bulls 5.00 to 5.50.
The Boy Scouts, under Rev. Ralph Felix, depart today for a week of camping near Worthington. Winston Ashley, a State Normal sophomore, was home with his parents here between terms last week. Grover Exline attended a Red Men lodge installation at Deans Saturday night. The Red Men held their memorial services Sunday at Littlejohn Grove with George I. Eisner of Terre Haute as speaker.
Society club and personal notices are requested by citizens. Business inquiries are directed to a separate contact line. The notice invites community members to share events, meetings, and personal milestones via the appropriate channel.
Mr and Mrs William Wilson entertained close friends at their Buck Creek home for Mr Wilsons forty ninth birthday. A bountiful dinner under an old fashioned maple tree was followed by ice cream and cake. Attending were Mrs Susan Bedwell and son, Mrs Jane Wilson and son, Mr and Mrs Tennyson Wilson, Mr and Mrs Bland Silvey, Mr and Mrs William Wilson, Charles Wilson and little Francis Haffley.
Mr. and Mrs. E L Crecelius hosted a dinner yesterday honoring visiting guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E L Hindman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hindman, Mr. and Mrs. E H Bostic of Indianapolis, D R Snider of Sandborn, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ball, William Batchlor, Ross Hindman, and others.
A joyful group of young visitors spent Sunday at Garret Love’s Camp near Worthington on the river. Guests included Marie Myers, Dora Pennington, Albert Rogers, and Frank Robertson. They praised the camp’s location and good meals and enjoyed bathing.
George F. Chapman and family plan to return to Linton to reside. He arrived Saturday afternoon from Akron Ohio. The Chapmans moved from Akron to Tampa Florida then back to Akron before deciding Linton is a pretty good place. Chapman will likely partner with his brother John R in the tinner and plumber business.
The small son of J. L. Franklin is seriously ill with diphtheria. Dowell Smith suffers from pneumonia. Mrs. Audrey Corlett's young daughter has diphtheria at the West Linton home. Arthur Bradshaw of Third Street Northwest is somewhat better. Taylor Suttle of I Street Northwest has not improved much.
Mrs William Osborn and her granddaughter Mary Lavonel Wallace traveled to Terre Haute to visit Mrs William Wallace at Union hospital where she has been for weeks. Mrs Wallace is to undergo an operation this week.
List of attendees includes Misses Leona Todd Mabel Hunt Margaret Bordinet Henrietta Bordinet Nelle Sawyer Margaret Shephard Madge Batchley Marie Morgan Nellie Ecker Ruth O'Brien Marie Myers Mary Jo Ogle and Jordon from the local area in the summer term enrollment.
Members of the Uniform Rank K of P will meet at their hall this evening for third rank work. All members are requested to be present.
A fragment notes Mickie Howland nicknamed the printer s devil as he nears graduation. The item hints at school life and a humorous moniker tied to a student in the near graduation class.
Numerous intracity and regional movements among residents and visitors. Names include Ruby Russel, G E Lane, John Kent, Ola D Nichols, George Humphreys, Clara Martin, Lula McNabb, A M Beasley, Leona Gunner, Alana Burge, Ethel Chafey, Mrs Asrey, Mrs Charles Hawk, Albert Rogers, Clint Sherwood, Hiram Carrico, Pete Andrews, Pressie Madaris, Mary Rudolph, J T Smith, Grover Lund, Ella Donahue, Otis Cooprider, John Reynolds, Beulah Morris, Julia Sanders, William Abrams, Elsie Bredeweg, Ruth Mason, John Hogan, Homer Bedwell, Jessie Harris, Naomi Starks, Wilbur Barton, Fred Goodwin, Jdee Nixon, and others as they travel to Vincennes, Bloomfield, Terre Haute, Sullivan, Washington, Oblong, Georgetown, Web ster Lake, and Indianapolis for visits, business, or vacations.
Pastors superintendents teachers and all Sunday school officials will meet tomorrow evening June 21 at Sarons Reformed Church. Delegates from the late convention will report with sectional reports to boost all Sunday school work. A fine musical program features quartets Olive Branch Christian United Brethren Baptist and a Methodist orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Rooke with son Buster and Mr. and Mrs. Emery Briley left early yesterday for a picnic outing. They motored to Terre Haute, then to Shades of Death where they ate lunch. They visited Marshall Bloomingdale Rockville and Mecca, taking kodak pictures of the scenery.
Miss Lola Letsinger formerly of this city and sister of Mrs Nellie Houldson was married in Detroit Michigan on Tuesday June 14 at the First Presbyterian church. The groom Harry C Elleby is employed in Detroit and the couple will reside there.
The Loyal Daughters class of the First Christian church will hold their regular monthly party tomorrow evening at 7 30 at the home of Miss Lillian Fisher on A street Northwest. All girls not knowing her address should meet at Mrs. Porter’s home about 7 o'clock and bring a cup of sugar. Members should be prompt at 7 30.
London June 20 Leaders of the Miners Federation took no steps to prevent withdrawal of the governments ten million pound subsidy to the coal industry. The union calls all trades organizations affected by the wage dispute to meet soon to discuss national action to secure mutual demands amid uncertainty.
The Muchache Club will meet at Edith Dye’s country home Wednesday evening. All members should gather at Hazel Bunch’s North Main Street home at 6 15 p m to depart. Members with dues are asked to bring them.
The Misses Brown and Roscoe, proprietors of the B. and B. photo studio, left yesterday for New York state driving a Ford roadster. They expect to be gone about six or eight weeks.
Mrs John Scott underwent an appendicitis operation today and other patients are reported as doing fine.
Claude Booker Kenneth Westfall and Tom McQuade departed this afternoon for a camping trip on White river near Worthington They expect a good time and will probably be gone a week.
James Gibson of 509 H street Northeast, employed at Fritz Baking, is ill, and his wife Mrs James Gibson has an attack of nervous breakdown, prompting local health concerns.
The notice advises using camphor dissolved in soft water to kill worms in house plants. Apply only when the plant is dry and use a teaspoonful per quart of water to ESIE the worms.
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