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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
2
Classified ads show rates per column inch and line for notices and obituaries with minimums. A political quip and a mix of local notes mention Mexico, Chicago gun violence, Scopes Bryan reference, influenza fears, and Indiana rainfall affecting crop harvests.
Bud Taylor the blonde cyclone from the Hoosier state dominates the Pacific Coast scene by stopping Ernie Goozeman in seven rounds at Doyle's. The Terre Haute Star reporter hails him as one of the era’s best, comparing him to Abe Attell and Freddie Welsh as fans flock to the action and local manager Larney Lichtenstein throws in the towel.
The article notes tough times in mining work but predicts a summer upswing as contracts renew. It praises the Masonic Home boys band for quality music and urges community support to form a large Linton band, suggesting weekly concerts uptown or at City Park would be worthwhile and well attended.
The first car of new wheat this season reached the St. Louis Merchants' Exchange. It sold for $1.71 a bushel and graded No. 2 hard. The shipment came from Enid Milling, Carmen, Oklahoma.
Natiramas class of the Baptist Sunday school held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Earl Winters with strong attendance. After business, games and contests were held. prizes went to Mrs. Baker Letterman and Mrs. Grant Bredeweg. Officers elected include Teacher Mrs. A. J. Winters, President Mrs. Wayne Corbin, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Cleo Wilky, Assistant Mrs. Margaret Pirtle, Reporter Mrs. Grant Bredeweg, Flower Committee Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Van Meter.
Lenna A. Myers executrix of Andrew J. Myers deceased has filed final settlement and vouchers in Greene circuit court Bloomfield Indiana September term 1925. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear September 8 1925 to show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk David F. Bland. D W McIntosh attorney.
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