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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
2
Advertising rates by mail in Indiana listed for various durations. The fragment also notes reading notices and permanent contracts, with obituaries and social notices at regular line rates. A wartime commentary questions government action and mentions Senator Borah.
Samuel R. Artman, long‑time Boone County judge and former chairman of Indiana’s public service commission, may run for a seat on the state supreme court to succeed Louis B. Ewbanks when his term ends January 1, 1927. Artman left the commission chair earlier and noted he may resign if he runs.
The Boy Scouts of Troop No. gave an enthusiastic program for parents and friends last night. They demonstrated scout work and first aid, recited the oath and laws, and after talks, planned a meeting on Monday night October 26 to discuss building a home for the boys to establish multiple troops in the city. Sullivan has 200 scouts, why not Linton.
James Whitcomb Riley references and a local chorus of praise highlight Linton’s corn carnival at City park this week. The event, planned in about two weeks by three city park board members, drew wide interest and optimism for future, larger gatherings and shows.
The local note laments two untimely deaths in Linton this week. Floyd E. Wright died in his prime as the town reflects on mortality and the need to live prepared for the summons that comes to all.
A Hoosier editor and California papers clash over earth tremor jokes and regional bravado. The piece notes Indiana pride, Florida and California stereotypes, and a jab about earthquakes, wind storms, and real estate reputations.
William Stewart colored will go on trial in a criminal court in Indianapolis charging first degree murder. Prosecutor William H. Remy will seek the death penalty. Stewart is accused of killing Ralph Cunningham of Advance Indiana by striking him with an iron bar. Cunningham, an employee of Davis Brothers Transfer, died after being found unconscious near the safe where more than $300 is missing.
In Harlan Kentucky on the weekend two men were killed and a man and woman injured in shootings. Carl Neely 26, said to be killed by his brother John 24 during a Sunday dispute over a woman. Bertha Hyatt was shot three times while trying to separate them. John Harris was also shot in a pistol duel Saturday night.
Miss Alpha Nation eldest daughter of Mrs. Jane Nation of F street northeast was taken to Sullivan hospital this afternoon for an appendicitis operation. She has been seriously ill for several days and an operation is thought to be the only relief.
Mr and Mrs Harry L Brown announce the birth of a 74 pound boy to Mr and Mrs William Brown of Detroit The birth occurred September 29 The father is the son of Mr and Mrs Brown of this city and is well known here The mother was formerly Miss Ilene Lam of Terre Haute
The Aid society of the First Christian church will meet tomorrow afternoon in the church basement to plan a market and a sale scheduled for Saturday. All members are requested to attend.
In a Christian Sunday school report, attendance figures were corrected from 304 to 394 as published in the Daily Citizen yesterday. The correction clarifies the actual turnout for last Sunday’s session.
Mrs. Warnick, who underwent an operation about two weeks ago, was able to be taken to her home in Bloomfield today.
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