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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1923
Page
2
Unsuitable views and quips give a flippant old newspaper voice
A string of satirical snippets spans speeding jokes on H street, spoof takes on Eli Whitney’s cotton gin, a huge hypothetical theft, a biblical verse, an optical illusion gag about falling in love, Debs and Russia, and Fourth of July fireworks in Linton.
Prohibition Review and Churches in Election Debate
After four years of prohibition, Dr. Potter in a Unitarian pulpit calls religion the issue in the coming presidential election. He warns the party that wins will gain votes of the churches, though he doubts churches will remain united. He notes past divisions on slavery showed churches divided north and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Remembering how households stored food and fuel long ago
A reflection on old farming communities where families stockpiled coal or cordwood, meat, potatoes, apples, flour and other necessities in cellars and smokehouses before winter. Today conveniences erase that habit as villagers now buy bacon and coffee daily for breakfast, altering storage practices.
Lightning Destroys House at Dogtown in Storm
A Dogtown message reports lightning struck a house near the Illinois Central railroad during the afternoon storm, setting it on fire and destroying it. Two or three other houses were on fire, and the city fire department was asked for aid but did not respond due to the lack of a water plug. Owners’ names are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dogtown
Illinois Central Railroad
Dance Saturday Night at Edwardsport Beach
At Edwardsport Beach the Vincennes orchestra will furnish the music Saturday night. On Sunday no dancing. A nice place to gather. Swimming is fine. All cordially welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsport Beach
Vincennes Orchestra
Chatter and Stitch Club Holds Session
Mrs Claude Poe entertained the Chatter and Stitch club at her Third street NW home. Two new members were voted in and plans made for an all day picnic at Shady Beach next Thursday. Guests included Mrs Wayne Powell of Terre Haute. The club will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Robert Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Poe
Third Street
Shady Beach
James Gill
Carl Poe
Robert Stewart
Dorsey Gilbreath
Edwin Humphreys
Wilson Hixson
Wayne Powell
Terre Haute
Ben Murphy in Serious Condition at Indianapolis Hospital
City Councilman Enoch Murphy learned his brother Ben Murphy, about 65, is in serious condition at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, with gangrene in a toe complicating long diabetes. Ben, formerly of Lin ton, had traveled from Princeton for treatment a couple of days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Murphy
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Ben Murphy
Murphy
Princeton
Linton
Party in Country Hosts G G Class Members
Miss Ruth Bovenschen was hostess at her country home near Linton for the G G class and friends. Guests arrived around 8 PM and played games with prize winners Ethel Heitman and Ruby Freund. Victrola and piano music filled the evening as ice cream and angel food cake were served before further games and a light adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bovenschen
G. G
Northeas
Linton
Ethel Heitman
Ruby Freund
Miss Bovenschen
Martha Hart
Sophia Humphreys
Daisy Richardson
Beatrice Stewart
Ruth and
Mary Brady
Marjorie Parks
Thomas Richardson
Paul Bray
George G. Gates
Leon Cole
Wayne Bovenschen
Jacob Fritz
Personal notices from Bloomfield and surrounding towns
A roundup of local residents and visitors including A M Beasley in Bloomfield on business, Mr and Mrs Fred Lolls of Vicksburg shopping there, and many others traveling to Terre Haute Indianapolis Bloomington Chicago Detroit and Loogootee for visits, with relatives and events noted from several families and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Beasley
Bloomfield
Fred Lolls
Vicksburg
Valentine Faederby
Terre Haute
Fields
Pleasantville
Mary Story
Dugger
Allen Hutchinson
Scotchtown
Dolimah Dixon
Sullivan
W. S. Wolfe
Standard Oil Company
Russell Hewlett
Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Will Cushing
Loogootee
Carl Bolten
Orient, Ill
Harvey Bolton
Marshall Browning
Coatesville
Emery Hash
Indianapolis
George
Mythle Newman
Roy. Anderson
Jean
Bloomington
John T. Fritz
Indiana
J. R. Davis
Sammy Neal
Davis
Helen Lam
Grace Lam
Charles Adams
West Clinton
Millard
George Ingalls
Emile Sarmont
Joe
Ben Hook
Church of Christ Services and Schedule
Sunday school at 9 30 with sermon and communion at 10 30. Evening service at 7 30. Prayer service Thursday at 7 30. Everyone welcome. F L Mueler, Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Mueler
Relief Corps Meeting At Woodmen Hall Tonight
The Relief Corps will meet tonight at Woodmen hall. All members urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Corps
Woodmen Hall
Miller's Sunday Dinner at First Street NW
On June 24 at 12 tol Miller offers a usual good chicken dinner for fifty cents at First Street Northwest. The event promises a simple community meal with affordable pricing and a short serving window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
Injured man taken to hospital after strip club accident
Will Petsoll was rushed by Aikin ambulance to Freeman City hospital after a crash at the Ohio-Indiana stripper. He suffered facial and head injuries when cars on the tipple jumped the track. He resides on the Worthington-Jasonville road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Petsoll
Aikin
Freeman City Hospital
Worthington
Jasonville Road
Masonic Notice for St John's Day Meeting Tonight
There will be a special meeting tonight at 8 15 o clock in observance of St John s day Sojourning Masons cordially invited.
K of P Meeting Promotes Third Rank Work
Metropolitan Lodge K of P schedules Monday night session with third rank work and visiting members from Jasonville and Worthington expected. All third rank team members urged to attend. ice cream and cake refreshments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Lodge
K. of P
Jasonville
Worthington
Annual D of P Meet At Chickeath Council Tonight
The Chickeath council announces its annual meeting at 7 39 o clock Monday evening. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickeath
Birth of daughter for Mr and Mrs Alfred Spears
Mr and Mrs Alfred Spears announce the birth on June 17 of a daughter named Doris Jean. Both mother and baby are doing well. Mrs Spears was formerly Miss Violet Cooprider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Spears
Doris Jean
Spears
Violet Cooprider
Ruth Taylor Dies at Freeman Hospital
Mrs. Ruth Taylor aged 17 wife of Walter Taylor died at Freeman city hospital yesterday around 4 30 p m She leaves her husband an infant daughter Ruth her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Sampson and two brothers Angus and Willis Green Funeral services set for Monday at 2 p m at Austin Taylor home West Lincoln with Rev William F Russell of the First M E church officiating Interment Fairview cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Taylor
Walter Taylor
Freeman City Hospital
Ruth
Chas. Sampson
Angus
Willis Green
Austin Taylor
West Linton
William F. Russell
M. E
Fairview Cemetery
Mt Mellick Club Hosted by Mrs Price in Delightful Meeting
Mrs Margaret Price entertained the Mt Mellick club yesterday with fourteen members present and four guests from Seattle Minneapolis Henrietta and Fay Yeoman. A two course luncheon followed a prettily decorated dining room. The next meeting will be in three weeks with Mrs George Yeomans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Mellick
Margaret Price
Clinton Sherwood
Rawer
Seattle
Wash
Rex Landis
Minneapolis
Owen Brookshire
Henrietta
Okla
Fay Yeoman
George Yeomans
Fifty Club Hostess Froeschke Centers Social Fun
Mrs Otto Froeschke hosted the Fifty Club with nine tables in her home. Prizes went to Mrs Jasper Schloot and Mrs Hosey of Worthington, first prize to Mrs Claude Maxwell, second to Mrs Gavins, and booby prize to Mrs Dyer of Worthington. Luncheon served, pink roses as favors. out of town guests included Mrs Dyer Morrison Stalcup Hosey Speeker of Worthington, Mrs William Armstrong of Terre Haute, and Mrs Jess Walters of Jasonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto’ Froeschke
Jasper Schloot
Hosey
Worthington
Claude Maxwell
Gavins
Dyer
Mesdames Dyer, Morrison, Stalcup, Hosey and Speeker
William Armstrong
Terre Haute
Jess Walters
Jasonville
Porter Stock Company at Newberry Beach Next Week
Newberry Beach management announces a special attraction for next week starting Monday night. The Porter Stock Company will present a repertoire of plays along with a jazz band. Dancing and bathing will be additional attractions at the popular seaside venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry Beach
Porter Stock Co
Operation Successful At Deaconess Hospital Indianapolis
Telegram from O E Weldon states Mrs Weldon recovered well after goitre removal performed Thursday morning at 8 o clock. She is resting comfortably at Deaconess hospital Indianapolis. Bicknell News reports this update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Weldon
New Gasoline Station Opens in Jasonville
A. W. Moehrmann and J. C. Fritz of this city with George D. Neal of Jasonville have opened a modern gasoline filling station on Main street in Jasonville. They invite friends to call when in Jasonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Moehrmann
J. C. Fritz
George D. Neal
Jasonville
Main Street
Back on the Job in Bedford After Quarry Accident
William Hardwick returns to work at a Bedford stone quarry after a hospital stay following a heavy hammer slip from a 72 foot derrick operator. The hammer struck Hardwick on the head but examinations show little damage to the head or hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
William Hardwick
Hardwick
Stray Bits of Wisdom
A fragment-styled quotation presents Emerson’s wry comparison of men to Geneva watches with crystal faces, implying visible flaws or movements. The line reads as a sharp, reflective aside on human nature and transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Emerson
Rosebud Circle Social at Mrs Butler's Home
Mrs. Mary Butler hosted the Rosebud Circle on Q street NE. piano solos by Mrs Stalcup and Mrs John Bennie drew applause, Alice Butler read, and a contest led by Mrs Bennie brought merriment with winner Mrs James Gibson receiving a prize. A beach resort picnic was planned and summer refreshments were served to members Starcup Bain Bennie Love Sipes Let singer Gibson Poe McClung and guest Mrs Gaines and child Mary Lane Sipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Butler
Rosebud Circle
Q” Street
Mesdames Starcup
Bain
Bennie
Love
Sipes
Letsinger
Gibson
Poe
McClung
Mrs. Gaines
Little Mary Lane Sipes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizen
Soul
Society
Ind
Act of Congress
Inc
Eli Whitney
Debs
Russia
Chatter and Stitch Club
Claude
Methodist
Miss Ruth Bovenschen
Church OF Christ
Relief Corps Meeting
Miller’s
277
D. OF P
Ferrel & Company
Royal Society and
McCall Patterns
Greene County
Freeman Hospital
Cumbs
Otto Froeschke
Peoples Trust Company
Allen A. Wilkinson Lumber Company
Goodrich
Linton Harness Company
North Main Street
DELL
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