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Newspaper

Linton Daily Citizen

Location

Linton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1923

Page

2

Homemade Beer Delivers Honest Result Says Local Note

An editorial snippet notes one thing in favor of home brew it works. The piece reflects a local building and society page style with casual promotion of home production.

Prehistoric Britons and Local Paleolithic Echoes

A scientific report notes that prehistoric man lived around 20,000 years before Christ in parts of Great Britain. The remark says similar ancient presence exists locally, jokingly tying past and present inhabitants.

Great Britain

Secretary to Recommend Tax Cuts in December Session

The Treasury Secretary will propose lower income taxes to Congress when it convenes in December. The piece argues that reductions in state and municipal taxes hinge on better government business management, condemning political expediency over business ethics and stating taxpayers bear the cost of political decisions.

Secretary of the Treasury Congress

Linton Sees Influx of Beggars and Deserving Unfortunates

Linton faces a surge of beggars and disabled persons, including blind and other unfortunates, plus mendicants, especially near pay days. While sympathy rises, many residents feel the town already bears its share and more charity traffic should be curbed.

Linton

Choir Won't Come to Terre Haute Church

Mrs. C. T. Sherwood's Terre Haute choir, slated for next Sunday at the Methodist church, cancels due to serious illness in the group. They plan to visit Linton at the earliest opportunity.

Snake tale: Rev H H Allen battles copperhead on porch

Rev H H Allen recites a snake story with proof as a copperhead two feet long is found on the Martinsville porch. Mrs. Allen spots it at 10 am and the minister uses a stick to kill the serpent after it supposedly entered via the garage.

Rev. H. H. Allen Allen

Man Raymond Boston Defeats Chief in Horseshoe Match

Raymond Boston defeated Chief of Police Harbett in a horseshoe contest with a final score of 21 to 8 this morning. The result highlights the theme that words do not always reveal a man’s skill.

Raymond Boston Harbett

Christening Service For Little Jennie Lou Brookshire

A christening was held yesterday at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schloot for Jennie Lou Brookshire the seven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Brookshire Rev H H Allen of Martinsville led the service with prayer Mrs C T Sherwood sang That Sweet Story of Old Four grandparents and two great grandparents attended Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Brookshire and son Ralph of Henryetta Oklahoma and Rev and Mrs H H Allen with daughter Miss Frosie of Martinsville

Peter Schloot Jennie Lou Owen Brookshire C. T. Sherwood H. H. Allen Martinsville Edward Brookshire Ralph Henryetta Okla Flossie

Needlecraft club gathering at Mrs Osborne's home

Mrs Orlo Osborne entertained the Needlecraft club on First Street Southwest yesterday afternoon with conversation music and needle work A two course luncheon was served Plans for a forthcoming picnic were discussed Those present included Mesdames Fromme Warner Maxwell Bardger Corbin Fisher White McGrew Osborne and young attendees Betty Irene Bardger and Glendora Osborne

Orlo Osborne Needlecraft Club First Street Mesdames Fromme Warner Maxwell Bardger Corbin Fisher White McGrew Osborne Little Betty Irene Bardger Glendora Osborne

Pretty Birthday Party for Miss Mary Isabelle McAtee

Mr and Mrs Curtis McAtee hosted a birthday party for their daughter Mary Isabelle celebrating her eleventh birthday. Guests included Helen Hilgediek, Helen Poe, Evelyn Poe, Marthena Walters, Ruby Ecker, Maggie Watkins, Amilie Watkins, and Rosena Robinson. Refreshments were ice cream and cake, and Miss Mary received many pretty gifts.

Curtis McAtee Miss Mary Isabelle Miss Mary Helen Hilgediek Helen and Evelyn Poe Marthena Walters Ruby Ecker Maggie and Amilie Watkins Rosena Robinson

Society notices remind readers of editors and contact numbers

The notice asks readers to contact the society editor at 277 for society lodge or church notices and to use the business office number 177 for related inquiries. It emphasizes timely communication with local organizations.

South Business Linton Ind

Clarion Club Meeting Set With Grab Bag

The Clarion club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Johnson. There will be a grab-bag. All members are requested to attend.

Clarion Club Charles Johnson

Mrs C T Sherwood Hosts Evening For Allen Family

Mrs. C. T. Sherwood delighted a group of about thirty friends at her home last evening in honor of Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Allen and their daughter Miss Flossie of Martinsville. The Allens, former local pastors, have been visiting here this week and Miss Flossie entertained with several pianologues while guests enjoyed fruit punch.

C. T. Sherwood H. H. Allen Flossie Martinsville Allens Mr. Allen Methodist Church Flossie Allen

Fruit Punch Recipe for Entertaining Households

For the housewife, a cooling party drink is best. The base uses juice of 3 lemons 6 tablespoons sugar 2 oranges quartered and sliced and any fruit may be added such as berries bananas strawberries or peaches. Add cracked ice or shaved ice until thick with as much ice as the fruit.

Alice Graham Butler

M. E. Ladies Aid to Meet Tomorrow Afternoon

The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E church will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Maude Perkins presiding.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the M. E Church Maude Perkins

Married at Bloomfield Between Beulah Reynolds and Darrall Woodard

Beulah Reynolds daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Reynolds and Darrall Woodard son of Mrs Peter Melton were married at Bloomfield by a justice of the peace between 11 and 12 o clock. Both are active in U B church work and will reside temporarily with the bride's parents before starting housekeeping.

Beulah Reynolds W. H. Reynolds Darrall Woodard Peter Melton Bloomfield U. B. Church

Farewell Party for Green Family in Linton

Members of the First Christian church hosted a farewell party at John and Mary Shields home for A. E. Green and family departing for Indianapolis. The evening featured music readings and a ice cream theft caper followed by pursuit by four women. The Greens resided in Linton 13 years and will run a rooming house at 1241 North Pennsylvania Street.

First Christian Church John Shields A. E. Green Indianapolis E. A. Armpriester Armpriester Lorena Letsinger Greens Linton North Pennsylvania Street Irene Morgan Mesdames Board Myers Rupert Jordan Brawand Ingleman Ham Haseman Asrey Nelson Butts Talbott Miller Stockenburger Shields Uland Mabel Rupert Hazel Moshell Bunch Ruth Armpriester Lillian Fisher Alice Butler Isabelle Johnson Fannie Asrey Ruth Myers Lex Jordan Rev. &. C. Certs John Ingleman Oscar Anderson Peter Brawand Lee Myers Marl Haseman Jim Ustry Charlie Stockenburger Mr. Myers Bert Barnes Clarence Morgan Mrs. Green Charlotte and Lucille

Illness of Mrs Needler Shocks Hartford City

Mrs. Joe Needler of Hartford City is seriously ill at home. Her daughter Mrs. E C Corts of the city is with her. Mrs Needler is a well known local resident.

Joe Needler Hartford City E. C. Corts Needler

Bride Grace Kinser Weds Lawrence Tate in Bedford

Miss Grace Kinser, once of this city, married Lawrence Tate of Bloomington last Saturday at Bedford. She is well known locally.

Grace Kinser Bedford Lawrence Tate Bloomington

Ice Cream Theft Suspects Told to Surrender

Police say the youths who stole ice cream from Shields' residence last evening are identified and urged to surrender at police headquarters and pay for the cream.

Shields

Pynic Event Postponed by Weather at Shady Beach

The Stitch and Chatter club postponed their planned pickup at Shady Beach due to bad weather. The event was scheduled for tomorrow and will be rescheduled.

Shady Beach Stitch and Chatter Club

Royal Neighbors Regular Meeting Notice

Royal Neighbors announces a regular meeting tonight focusing on business of importance. Members are urged to attend.

For Sale Axminster Rug and Kitchen Cabinet

For sale one Axminster rug and one kitchen cabinet. Address 209 Sixth St. S. E. for contact or pickup.

Sixth St. S. E Clyde Heenan Elmer Sherwood

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