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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1925
Page
2
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Isaac Bunch announces candidacy for Mayor of Linton subject to Republican voters at the May 5 primary. Oscar Haseman likewise seeks Mayor under Democratic voters at the May 5 primary. Herbert Priest runs for City Clerk subject to Republican primary. Luther Fulkerson seeks Councilman at Large under Democratic voters at the May 5 primary.
The piece laments the erosion of senatorial dignity amid constant use and the recent completion of income tax calculations. It speculates the coming week may focus on determining basketball winners, hinting at a shift from political to sports coverage.
The United States saw rising annual fire losses, with 1906 setting a record at 518,611,800 dollars due to the San Francisco earthquake and resulting conflagration.
The piece argues the vice presidency is not a political graveyard as once thought, noting Coolidge rose to the presidency through the role and Dawes now wields influence. Mark Sullivan’s remark that vice presidents are soon forgotten is challenged, suggesting some figures gain lasting impact even before term end.
Under Indiana s new prohibition code the possession of one ounce of liquor is prima facie evidence of guilt and carries fines and jail. The act grants railroad workers arrest power and allows recovery by wives or children from liquor providers. Buyers are violators but bootleggers face greater guilt for supplying liquor.
Mr and Mrs A P Slinkard of A street northeast quietly mark their golden wedding anniversary They wed near Lyons on St Patrick day 1875 and spent most of their marriage in Greene County They have four children Minnie Johnson Indianapolis Herbert Slinkard Detroit Nellie English Clay City and George Slinkard Shelburn They recently sold their hotel on A street to Henry Hill Switz City and are staying with nephew George Aydelot planning a several week visit before resuming activity in life
Mrs Ival Humphreys of Dugger shopped in Linton today. Mrs Thomas Sweeny left for St Louis after visiting sister Mrs Charles Page. Miss Katie Shake returned to Dugger after visiting uncle Aaron Page who is seriously ill. Miss Thyra Grey Berns, visiting her parents Dr and Mrs P C Berns, returned to Bloomington for ITU studies. Miss Beulah Gail Browning returned to Indianapolis to attend Madame Blaker s school after a weekend at home.
The Amicitia Bible class taught by Mrs. George Porter met at Miss Alice Beal’s home for its regular monthly gathering. The evening featured games, music, and a contest won by Gilbert Corbin, with refreshments served by the hostess. Attendees included Nava Richardson, Wilma Keller, Eunice Campbell, Mae Inman, Louise Mowery, Jennie MacChristy, Wanda Murdock, Blanche Hemingway, Opal Beckwith, Mary McPhails, Zenobia Denham, Alice Beale, Harold Ham, Dwight Pope, Walter Turpin, Harry Richardson, and others.
The Welch chapel hosts a 7 o'clock meeting of Mrs. Cynthia Wolford Mrs. W P Roll Mrs Grant Bredeweg Mrs Roy Hays Mrs Earl Winters Miss Pearl Humphreys Miss Helen Stewart Miss Bernice Armstrong Miss Marjorie Rose Claud Arbell Jr and Wayne Corbin to arrange Easter services at First Baptist Church.
Isaac Inman and family express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother. they acknowledge flowers car rides and assistance from rev skinner and others in their hour of sorrow.
The Alpha Bible class of the M. Is. church held a meeting in the church basement last evening led by president Mrs Billy Cooper. A short program and social followed, with 103 members present.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Iron Reformed church will meet with Mrs P C Berns at 149 East Vincennes Street Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All members are asked to attend as business of great importance will be transacted.
Mr and Mrs John Shields will entertain the Ladies Aid society of the First Christian church with a St Patrick s party at their home this evening All members of the church and friends are invited.
The Parent-Teacher club of the junior high school will meet in the building tomorrow at 7 30 o clock. The program will be printed in the Daily Citizen tomorrow.
The Ladies Aid society of the First Christian church will meet Wednesday afternoon in their work room at the church.
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Classified item advertising a five room house for rent with lights water gas and a garage located at 209 B St SE. Contact Hattie Sylvester at 139 A St SE or call 425 for details.
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