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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
2
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J will run for mayor of Linton subject to Republican primary. Isaac Bunch announced as candidate. J will run for mayor subject to Democratic primary May 5. Oscar Haseman announces. Enoch Murphy to run in Democratic primary May 6. Karl V Bull to announce for Republican primary in Linton.
Tease states that T will seek the nomination for Clerk of the city of Tinton, pending Republican voters' will at the May 9 primary. Also notes Merk of Linton seeks Democratic nomination at the May primary, subject to voters' will, with signatures from Francis Laseinai and Charles is Sulter.
A series of civic notices state To, F, and other names pledge candidacy for city treasurer in Linton. The messages reference party alignment and the May primary as the decision point, with endorsements attributed to figures like Mary Drew Darnell and Lesta Wright Gastineau.
A series of announcements list candidates for the Councilman at Large race subject to party primary votes. Names include Luther Bulkerson Meuse W Robertson Powell Beasley Shields Fitzpatrick Corbin Cunningham Mitchell among others, with parties Democratic or Republican and primary dates in May.
George Ingalls and W. B. McCurdy announce their candidacies for the Democratic party in the May primary. Ingalls seeks the Third Ward council seat subject to voters will, McCurdy declares candidacy as a Democratic primary voter.
Local notices from councilmen indicate plans to run in the First and Second Wards. Voters in the Democratic and Republican primaries will decide on May 5 to May 6.
A terse moral reflection declares murder the ultimate evil, portraying the conscience of a civilized society as condemning violence. The note emphasizes universal human norms and the duty to respect life.
The article laments murder as a global problem with gun violence rising in modern cities. It argues for stricter law enforcement and swifter trials and executions to deter killers, noting contrasts with England and other nations. It also mentions urban crime, hoboes, and car thefts totaling 200,000 in 28 American cities over six years.
A Chicago physician argues that early humans originated as fish. He notes occasional shocks of belief as individuals are swayed to deny evolution and accept a fixed animal identity.
Jack Dempsey declares readiness to square off with Wills assuming the purse is substantial enough. He signals confidence and waits on terms before agreeing to boxing’s next major showdown.
Charion club members enjoyed an afternoon at Mrs. George Hedrick’s West Vincennes street home with games music and fancywork. Mrs Will Watkins won an alphabetical contest prize a blooming geranium. Refreshments followed as Mrs Hedrick served ice cream cake and coffee to attendees including Mesdames Hall Miller Denham Watkins Robinson Stafford Stewart MccAtee Hedrick Clayton Hollowell and Goodson.
Mrs C M Neal and her daughter Elizabeth of Dugger shopped in Linton today. Robert McDonald visited his daughter Mrs Lora B Bays in Bloomington. Mollie Todd travels to Indianapolis for hospital stay at Robert Long. Rose Stevenson from Sullivan returns home after visiting Mrs James Marshall. Orvel Laughharn, newly enlisted in the Maine service, heads to Indianapolis en route to a marine training station in South Carolina. Mrs Michael Hossey leaves for Goshen to visit daughter Diana Hossey, hospital superintendent.
The Christian church choir holds final rehearsal tonight for the May festival with Mrs. Arthur Symmes as assistant pianist and Mr and Mrs Chester Wills of Farmersburg assisting on Sunday. A complete program will be published in the Citizen Tomorrow.
The King's Heralds of the M. E. church will gather tomorrow afternoon with Miss Anna Tanner at Third and CO streets northwest. All members should attend as plans are set for the annual bank offering service.
Mrs Arch Wolford received word this morning that her sister Mrs Josephine Britton lies in Indianapolis city hospital in worse condition and is gravely ill.
A prayer meeting is set for 7 30 tonight at the Glenburn mission church. The Rev Ernest Roberts pastor of the U B church will deliver the message. Public cordially invited to attend.
The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church announces a market and bake sale this Saturday at Coleman's meat market. Items include baked beans chicken pie cake and chicken and noodles. Itle
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