Proximity of City Primary Recalled in 1900 Linton
A May 3 1890 issue of the Linton Call recounts city election contests in the Indiana town thirty five years past. Details include vote counts for trustee from First ward D J Terhune 110, Andy Myers 52, Oscar Culver 35, with free-for-all nominations, a clerk-treasurer race Bean 94 Sherwood 104, and local offices such as chief of police M D Brookshire and Lucien Hixson. The piece notes cows on Main street and a toboggan entry into office. William Lehman served as hold-over alderman and ex officio mayor.
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Linton
Indiana
Recorder’s
D. J.térhune
Andy Myers
Oscar Culver
William J. Hamilton
Henry Strietelmeier
Joseph T. Wolford
Hamilton
William E. Bean
Harry S. Sherwood
Bean
Dr. Sherwood
M. D. Brookshire
Lucien Hixson
Hixson
Main Street
New Linton Hotel
Merit Student Lefler McKee Honored at Junior High
Lefler McKee, an honor roll student and private music student, was presented with a picture at the junior high during eighth period. Teachers praised his splendid record and cited his dedication to athletics and community duties as part of the school’s history.
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Lefler McKee
Lefler
Kesler Short
Square Dance At Old Skating Rink Tonight
Public invited to a square dance session at the old skating rink this evening. Local organizers urge attendees to arrive early and enjoy a night of traditional square dancing and community entertainment.
Vincennes Man Sentenced to Thirty Days of Serenading
Chicago May 2 Jack Freeman fifty one years old is to sit at a piano in the county jail for thirty days and serenade Judge Thomas D Lynch. The unusual sentence aims to rehabilitate him by a homeward return to Vincennes Ind where he hopes to reform. He has spent two thirds of his life in prison andplayed piano in prison orchestras for twenty five years. He was arraigned on stealing 108 collars from a Chicago Cartage Co wagon admitting he did not need them but could not resist. The judge accepted a bargain for his release.
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Chicago
Jack Freeman
Thomas d. Lynch
Criminal Court
Vincennes
Ind
Jock
Motorists Warned by State Officer Martin
State policeman Fred Martin based in Linton warns Washington Heral d readers that arrests will follow for motor vehicle violations. He targets speeding over 25 mph, careless and intoxicated driving, and drivers operating without proper license plates or titles.
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Fred Martin
Linton
Washington Herah
Martin
Radio Frolic At Grand Promises Late Night Crowd
Tonight marks the last two appearances of the Radio Frolic at the Grand theatre in conjunction with the screen offering The Night Club starring Raymond Griffith. The program blends a mock radio broadcasting studio with a stage musical act, featuring artists from prominent stations. The Night Club is a clever comedy set in old Spain. A large crowd enjoyed last night’s show.
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Grand Theatre
Raymond Griffith
Spain
Yesterday's Scores Across Baseball Leagues
In American Association Indianapolis defeated St Paul 8 to 5 and Milwaukee beat Columbus 7 to 3. Louisville won 8 to 4 over Minneapolis. In American League Boston won 7 to 5 against New York while Washington beat Philadelphia 9 to 4 and Chicago defeated St Louis 9 to 5. Cleveland edged Detroit 8 to 7. In National League Philadelphia 6 beat Boston 4, Chicago won 6 to 4 over St Louis, and Brooklyn-New York had rain with Cincinnati-Pittsburg also rain.
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Indianapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Toledo
Louisville
Minneapolis
Boston
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
National League
Brooklyn-New York
Cincinnati-Pittsburg
Will Attend Funeral For O Hair Of Greencastle
Mr and Mrs Harry Welch were summoned to Greencastle by word that Mrs Welchs cousin O Hair a local farmer north of the city died in a tractor accident. He was crushed when the tractor moved unexpectedly during repairs and died almost instantly with his wife witnessing the tragedy.
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Harry Welch
Greencastle
Murphy for Mayor Clubs Final Meeting
The final meeting of the Murphy for Mayor club will be held at headquarters in the Terhune block Monday evening at 7:30. Members are urged to attend and outsiders will be welcomed.
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Murphy For Mayor
Terhune Block
Square Dance at Old Skating Rink Tonight
Public invited to a square dance at the old skating rink tonight with neighbors and local dancers gathering for an evening of community music and steps.
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First National Bank
ENRO
Ben Bacfi
Greene County
Greene County Loan Company
Indiana Industrial Lenders Association
Filbert
Woodstock
THORO
J. H. Poe
M. E. Church
Bell
Mutual
Lucian Hixson
Daily Citizen
Old Skating Rink
Hall
Cheney & CO
Ohio
American Association
Murphy
Victor Coal Co
Cooper's Tailor Shop
Bert Burnett
South Main St
Sullivan
Bath
Clifford Maddox
East Depot Sti
N. Y
John R. Clayton
Fourth St. N
Jersey
T. BP
Chas. W. Johnson
Adian Gaumuc
Glenburn
Haseman Farm
Coal Co
Tenry Klink
Paul M. Cox
N. EE
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Hill Garment Factory
Auburn
S. Werbner
Gilbert Brewer
Sandborn
Porrent
North Main St
J. H. Strietelmeier
Society
Rhodenbeck Bros
North Main
I” Stret
N. E
Floriia
Richard H. Edmonds
Florida
California
Joe E. Beasley Agency
O’haver
Linton Bus
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T.H
Blackhawk
Lewis
Coalmont
Jasonville
A.M. Trip
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Jinton Midland
Trymera
Lewis ‘Shelburn
Terre Haute
Lewis and
Chas. E. Goodman
City Transfer CO
Dixon & Hannum
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