08 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1911
Page
1
County commissioners awarded contracts for five roads and two bridges amid keen competition. Notable bids include Martin McHale for Stephens road at 15967 dollars and Barnes & Grauel for Farlow road at 12801 dollars.
A mid summer carnival at League Park on the North Side drew a huge crowd after a late arrival. The downtown parade surprised residents with band wagons and parade paraphenalia as the show list of twenty acts impressed. Free exhibitions occur twice daily including horse riding and aerial displays. The event features the largest merry go round yet and a notable fat couple weighing 463 and 563 pounds. The one ring circus is touted as the best attraction of the carnival.
Workmen will start in the morning to extend city electric light wires to Logan View, the new suburban addition recently platted by A. I Fones. City electric lights will be furnished.
The Order of Eastern Stars enjoyed a picnic at Spencer Park this afternoon. Lodge members and their families attended. a big supper will be served at 6:30 in the large upper pavilion.
All members of the B of L F anc are requested to meet at Spencer park tomorrow afternoon to attend the annual picnic of that order.
City council votes five to two to let the school board buy the Baldwin home at Seventh and Market for 20 000 or less., while noting unpaid taxes and a pending court case that could shift payments to the county.
Seventeen delegates attended mass at St. Bridget's Church and gathered for business in the Knights of Columbus hall. Peter D. Smith of this city serves as state president as officers are to be elected and the next meeting place chosen. Reports show a flourishing membership with growth in the past two years and no rate changes proposed.
A disputed program awards immigrant grants for Hawaii entries. Officials assess applicants, with claims of favoritism surfacing amid a competitive selection process. The outcome impacts residency prospects and funding eligibility.
Emerson Houch writes the thrilling new story The Purchase Price to appear in daily installments starting Friday. Captain Carlisle is tasked with guarding Josephine Countess St Auban as the tale unfolds with high stakes and intrigue.
In Kokomo Indiana August United States Senator John Worth Kern plans a first visit since his political ascent. A recently purchased car wreck occurred near a Deer Creek bridge when two youths driving toward Deer Creek failed to stop after a collision.
Newton W Gilbert, vice governor of the Philippine Islands, who spent the weekend in Washington, traveled to Richmond, Va, a trip he had planned for thirty years. His grandfather, Johnson, once served as a representative.
An Indiana page features Senator Kern and Senator Dunwody of Missouri as a plot unfolds aboard a river packet. The Hungarian countess, branded dangerous to the peace, seeks escape from Dunwody who wins a card game and vows to take her to Tallwoods Missouri. The piece also highlights Kern’s Kokomo ties and generosity to Howard county friends.
A speech extols the Logansport Commercial club as essential for civic welfare and business improvement. It calls for citizen joining and participation to fund and support streets, lighting, storefronts, housing, water, and honest business practice. Membership rally day is Wednesday, August 16.
A report describes two cars near a bridge collision. One vehicle, about 35 mph, swerved to avoid being struck by another moving at 25 mph, smashing a lamp and breaking the front spring. Both occupants were thrown from the car. Ryan sustained a badly bruised leg and Smith a sprained ankle. The other occupants were unknown.
William Preston of Roanoke Indiana was released on lack of evidence after being arrested on suspicion of taking part in a Kokomo hold up that yielded $12. Isaac Rederick, visiting Kokomo for a carnival, was attacked near Erie Avenue and Eleventh Street with a razor wound.
The annual joint picnic of the Commercial Travelers of Indianapolis and Indiana will be held Sunday at Broad Ripple Park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Walter Grusenmeyer, a local high school student, received a letter from Kenneth Duncan stating he has left for San Francisco and will sail Thursday for Canton, China. He will assume duties as instructor in history, public law, political science and other economics at Canton Christian College.
A fanciful gulf golf contest at the Country Club pits Val Strebel against Vic Wise with a dinner stake. Wise loses a shot to a tree, the ball lands in a creek, and both chase the misdirected ball as Wise sits in a tree awaiting the next move.
City boards adopt plans for a concrete dam on Tenth Street in Eel River, with bids to open August 24 at 10 o clock. Building permits issued for four residences including a $6,000 unit and a $5,009 two story dwelling. Assessment roll on Fifth Street approved for collections.
Catherine Vernon sued James Vernon for support. The county commissioners held twenty percent of a $500 claim for work on the Myers road, with the commissioners made a party defendant to the action.
Members of the Logansport Country Club have prepared the menu for tonight and will serve as waiters. An entertainment program is promised alongside the supper with dancing to follow.
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