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Newspaper

Williamsport Pioneer

Location

Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1922

Page

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Eacret arraigned for theft at Attica garage

James Eacret aged 20 was arraigned before Judge Ratcliff for stealing about two dollars from a Thornton garage cash register in Attica. He received a suspended sentence contingent on good behavior and 90 day cost payment after burglary charges were reduced to petit larceny. Fingerprint evidence led to his confession after investigation by Sheriff Stewart and Thornton.

James Eacret Williamsport Covington Ratcliff Thornton Attica Southern Reformatory Eacret J. R. Broadie D. R. Thornton Sheriff Stewart Warren County Mr. Thornton National Car Coupler Plant Stewart Bacret

St Patrick Day Party Hosted by Methuselah Club

The Methuselah club met with Mrs. Jason Bowlus last Friday afternoon to celebrate St Patrick's Day. The gathering featured a decorated table with shamrocks and Happy Hooligan in Irish flair. A prize for best Irish story and a booby prize for poorest tale were awarded, and Mrs. Bowlus was praised as a royal entertainer.

Erin Europe Methuselah Club Jason Bowlus

Dr. C. G. Beckett Named District Medical Officer

Dr. C. G. Beckett of Attica has been appointed District Medical Officer for the United States Veterans’ Bureau and will be stationed in Evansville. He leaves Attica Tuesday night to assume advisory duties for disabled veterans in his district. Beckett, a veteran of World War I with the 124th Field Artillery, has practiced in Attica since 1905 and will retain his Attica office. He was the first Attica physician to volunteer for federal service and the last to be discharged. He expects to continue in government service and not return to Attica unless unsatisfied.

C. G. Beckett Attica United States Veterans’ Bureau Evansville Beckett 124Th Field Artillery

Motion For New Trial In Arson Case

Attorneys for Alonzo Stephen who was found guilty of arson in Warren circuit court a month ago file a motion for a new trial and rehearing. Judge Hennegar of Lafayette who heard the evidence is taking time to decide whether to grant a new trial.

Alonzo Stephen Warren Circuit Hennegar Lafayette

Granted Divorce for Marourine Ritenour Near Winthrop

Marourine Ritenour of near Winthrop was granted a divorce from Glen Ritenour last Friday. She withdrew the support claim and the defendant defaulted.

Marourine Ritenour Winthrop Glen Ritenour

Mrs Dennis Has Minor Nose Growth Operation

Mrs. J. B. Dennis went to Lake View hospital in Danville Tuesday and that evening underwent a slight operation for a growth in her nose. She returned home Wednesday.

J. B. Dennis Lake View Hospital Danville

Obituary of Robert C. Anderson of Indiana

Robert C. Anderson born December 6 1861 in Warren County Indiana died March 18 1922 in Cloverdale Indiana at age 60. He lived in Warren County most life then moved to Cloverdale two years ago. He was twice married first to Emma Braden of Attica and had a son Clarence. He later married Elizabeth Howard. Funeral services were held at the graveside in West Lebanon officiated by Rev. Dean. He is survived by his wife several brothers and sisters and a large circle of friends.

Ben H. Blind George N Letitia McCord Blind Pine Village Ind Mary Elinor Akers Harrison, Jr M. E. Church Knights of Pythias Lodge M. E George W. Crochran Purdue Horticultural Department Edwin Magee Green Hill Medina Township Mr. Hertzog Otterbein Williamsport Cochran Clinton Scott Kelley Albert Rebecca Kelley Locust Grove Topeka Kans Margaret Reitz Judith Purdue University Edith Harry Evans Kelley Evans Clint Prairie Township Kansas Elmer E. Kelley Elmer Ida Evans A. V. Babbs W. Merle Odle Locust Grove Church John E. McCloud Kentland Mr. Odle Charles Hickman Allie Hickman Mont Padgett Wm. Eberhardt Roy Borders James Borders Robert C. Anderson Robert Letitia Anderson Warren County Indiana Cloverdale Emma Braden Attica Clarence Elizabeth Howard West Lebanon Dean

Williamsport State Bank Elects Officers for Next Year

The annual election of officers at Williamsport State Bank selects John C. Stephens as President Cyrus C. Evans as Vice President John F. Ritenour as Cashier Emerson Davis as Assistant Cashier. Directors named include Stephens Evans Schlosser Slauter and Ritengur.

Williamsport State Bank John C. Stephens Cyrus C. Evans John F. Ritenour Emerson Davis Lou Schlosser Mrs. I. T. Slauter John F. Ritengur

Petition Drives Call for Indiana Rail Law to Halt Junking

At a Brook Sunday meeting residents drew up and began circulating a petition urging Governor Warren T. McCray to call a special session of the Indiana legislature to prohibit junking and abandoning railroads. It targets the C. and E. I. line Momenco to Brazil and notes no trains have run since December 31.

Brook Warren T. McCray Momenco Brazil Public Service Commission Indiana MccCray Momenco-Brazil

Harve Clem Enters Democrat Township Trustee Race

Harve Clem of Mound township announces candidacy for township trustee on the Democrat ticket. A longtime resident, he is well known in the community, and the notice emphasizes his established reputation rather than new testimony.

Harve Clem Mound Township Clem

Ambia School Exhibit Highlights Student Work and PTA Efforts

The Ambia school held its annual exhibit with PTA time set aside for patron visits. Visitors toured grade and high school rooms, praised sewing and art, and awarded prizes to top pupils including Kathryn Farrell and Harriet Ford. New courses General Science and Advanced Physiology were added, with plans for next year.

Ambia Parent Kathryn Farrell Blythe Wilson Luella Elkins Hazel Compton Bernice Devenish Elizabeth Farrell Harriet Ford Martha Greenburg Grace Fawbush Eva Anderson Maxine Duncan

Miss Esther Luppold Resigns Piano Post at Hughes Studio

Miss Esther Luppold resigns as piano accompanist at the Hughes studio in West Lafayette after two years and returns to her home in this place.

Esther Luppold Hughes Studio West Lafayette

Personality in Business Spotlight by Howard Wisehaupt

In Lafayette last week during Better Business Week Howard J Wisehaupt business analyst stressed personality as key to salesmanship saying 90 percent of it is personality and detailing traits for success. He urged cheerfulness honesty courtesy confidence and sympathy plus a firm eye shake and smile and outlined daily habits to start the day with purpose sleep discipline and a brisk walk to boost personal effectiveness.

Lafayette Howard J. Wisehaupt Wisehaupt

Grames Seeks Liberty Township Trustee Nomination

William R. Grames announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Liberty township trustee. He previously served one term as trustee of Pintownship and argues his record shows his fitness and commitment to the townships needs.

William R. Grames Liberty Township Grames Pine Township

Funeral attendees gather for Cloverdale and Lafayette relations

Mrs J R Woodburn and Miss Annis Goodacre of Cloverdale visited with Mrs Clint Anderson to attend the funeral of her husband. Miss Eva Moore attended the funeral of her cousin Mrs Ellen Cuppy in Lafayette last Friday afternoon.

J. R. Woodburn Annis Goodacre Cloverdale Clint Anderson Eva Moore Ellen Cuppy Lafayette

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