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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1925
Page
2
Fall business in Linton reports solid first day sales as a weekly frost bite weather sets in. Senator-elect Cole Blease announces opposition to the league of nations while Hi Johnson and Bill Borah may switch sides if the issue shifts.
The Linton Amateur Athletic Association promotes a boxing program at West Vincennes street club rooms on Saturday evening September 26. Eight bouts feature Lynch twins at 65 pounds, Jerri Weaver 188 vs Kennith Watkins, Jimmie Goodson 185 vs Billy Lloyd, Johnnie Manilla 116 vs Sally Keeps, Harold Smith 114 vs Colman 114, Karl Enrich 75 vs Joe Gothin, Otto Atterson 93 vs Babe Manilla, Chuck Manilla 112 vs Young Onions. All seats 50 cents with Johnny Letot refereeing.
Three men pled guilty in a local police court session. James Cummings admitted possession of intoxicating liquor and received a 10 dollar fine, costs, and a 30 day penal farm sentence suspended on good behavior. Covert McBride pleaded guilty to selling liquor with a 100 dollar fine and 30 day penal farm sentence to be served. Max Kidd from Bloomfield pleaded guilty to speeding and paid a 5 dollar fine plus costs.
President Coolidge was nearly struck by a car while crossing a Washington street yesterday. A Secret Service agent intervened to protect him, prompting commentary on the need for heightened protection for public figures.
A man left an umbrella in a hotel vestibule with a card claiming it belongs to a champion boxer and would be back in ten minutes. When he returned twenty minutes later the umbrella had vanished, and a new note appeared claiming the umbrella was taken by a long distance runner and would not be back.
The Truth Seekers Sunday school class will hold its quarterly business meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock at the home of Mrs James Haseman. All class members are urged to attend due to the importance of the meeting.
A curious 19th century advertisement touts P. D. Q. as a rapid bed bug killer. It promises liquid fire like action, claims to kill bugs and their eggs in cracks, and mentions patents and potions sold in manipulated sizes.
In the Greene Circuit Court Septem ber Term 1925 Joseph Moore sues Laura Moore for divorce. Complaint No 18492, non resident defendant must appear by Nov 12 1925. if absent the case will be heard in her absence at Bloomfield Court House. Filed Sept 21 1925. Clerk David F Bland. Attorney Jesse F Weisman. 9-22,29-10-4
The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church will meet in the church basement for an all day session tomorrow. All members are asked to attend and bring a contribution for the noon dinner. The aid will hold a rummage sale beginning October 1 and members should donate items promptly.
Hoes receipts 7500, prices 10c lower on best heavies 13.00 to 13.40, medium to mixed 13.00 to 13.70, bulk 13.60 to 13.80. Cattle receipts 1200, steers 8.00 to 14.00, cows and heifers 6.00 to 11.50. Sheep receipts 1000, market lower, top 7.00 for lambs, 14.00 for ewes. Calves receipts 900, market weak, top 14.50, bulk 13.10 to 14.00.
An important meeting of the B Y P U society including captains and lieutenants will be held at the church this evening at 7 30 to plan the voters rally scheduled for tomorrow night The president urges full turnout for a snappy rally with all members present.
The Elite circle will gather for its first meeting of the year on Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock with Mrs. John Suttle present.
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