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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
7
A claimed new chemical product titled STOVINK offers paint-on stove protection that lasts months even with daily high heat. Marketed as rust destroyer and superior to stove polish, it sells for twenty five cents through A. Eberrein and Fenegin Hardware Co.
James Coffroth, a California fight promoter, declares no more women will be allowed to witness his events. He says crowd noise from female spectators annoys the fighters.
A dialogue fragment shows Hamilton predicting hidden riches in Hekler's mine. He notes no gold has been taken out yet and mentions Heckler has invested substantial sums, implying potential discovery.
A concise health note warns that excessive smoking is highly harmful to both mental and physical wellbeing. It emphasizes counteracting effects through moderation and awareness of risks.
An advertisement claims spanking is ineffective for bedwetting and offers a free home treatment from Mrs. M. Summers in Notre Dame Indiana. It urges parents not to blame the child and promises simple instructions sent by mail with no payment required. It also mentions treating urinary difficulties in adults.
Frank W. Tucker Indiana pure food inspector tours Goshen and surrounding areas to seize spoiled eggs bound for consumers. In Mishawaka Bert C. Kelley, head of Mishawaka Business College, is reported missing for ten days amid heavy debts and fears of foul play by his wife.
A narrator and companions encounter a mysterious blue eyed girl by a gate. She hides a chain and iron restraints beneath her skirt as a trap is sprung, revealing a dangerous, trap laden scene with a quivering, demanding response.
A narrator rescues a trapped companion as a spring mechanism frees the girl named Doris Kent. She warns of her father’s arrival and promises to release him from mischief. The cloaked father figure nears as the exchange ends with a tense encounter.
A new trend sweeping social circles features coordinated flower dances as the smart set adopts the practice. Organizers say the movement blends fashion, music, and community cheer, drawing interest from clubs and neighborhoods seeking stylish, upbeat gatherings.
About 100 people gathered in the Marion United States court of claims to prove descent from Eastern Cherokee Indians. The hearing featured J Edward Tyler, an assistant claims commissioner, presiding as part of the federal effort to distribute up to 5 million dollars.
New Albany, Aug. 15. Chief of Police Fess targets underage drinking and filed a city court complaint against William Fereday for giving intoxicating liquor to a minor. Fereday pled not guilty and was fined $30 after police found two young girls in a saloon.
New Albany August 15 R M Boardman councilman at large and Atlantic and Pacific Tea store manager nearly died from blood poisoning after seed tick bite. He applied a solution he believed to be amica and alcohol but it proved to be carbolic acid risking his life.
Notice to County Clerk Harlan states Henry Martens's application for admission to the Eastern Insane hospital has been accepted. Martens has been dead for three months, found along a public road near Lafayette, believed en route to his wife’s grave in that city.
James Adams left a note to his wife saying goodbye and set out with morphine. He was jailed where he confessed the act was an attempt to frighten his wife, who had previously attempted suicide. The couple had promised to live happily afterward.
Miss Myrtle Brewster fourteen years old was stung by an insect while eating a peach at Mounds Park. Physicians were puzzled by the case. The bite on her lip caused intense pain and rapid facial swelling followed by considerable whole body swelling.
Louis Hessman and his sister in law Mrs Hannah H Hessman were married by Rev J O Campbell at the groom's home in Richmond on August 15. Mrs Hessman had been a widow for five years. This is the bridegroom's first marriage.
Mrs A G Saxon found her son Alfred hanging from a fence after playing in the yard. The two year old boy's neck became caught in the palings, resulting in his death on the Rushville property.
The United States Quarry company plant south of Bloomington was sold by receiver Walter E. Hottell after operating at a loss. The sale aimed to satisfy mortgage claims with Park County State Bank purchasing the quarry for 5000.
Hendricks circuit Judge James L. Clark returned from Atlantic City to Danville and immediately handled the states motion seeking a change of venue in the Indianapolis telephone injunction case.
Ogden Elliott aged 25 of Edinburg was riding Little Joe owned by J. H. Smith of Rockport when he was thrown against a tree and trampled by the horse near Chrisney.
Richmond August 15 police investigate a peculiar assault on Ruth Lov e in which most of her hair was cut from her head.
Tim Anderson of Terre Haute was arrested at Sullivan for bootlegging. He carried whisky in his pockets and sold it at a local picnic.
The Cincinnati Kindergarten association began in 1879 when Mrs. Alphonzo Taft called a meeting at a night school. It started with one kindergarten in Spencer house and a training school assisted by a St Louis pioneer. The program was free for twenty-five years and has grown to twenty six nonpublic kindergartens with a training department connected to the University of Cincinnati College for Teachers. Graduates teach across the country in various roles.
In New York on August 15, rumors of a Newport flower dance spread with Mrs. Robert Goelet as originator and hostess. The event, kept secret, will showcase garden and hot house flowers and feature fashionable couples representing the "vegetable kingdom."
Rates of 2.50 to 3.50 per day under American Plan with private baths open year round. Encourages drinking water and two baths to cure kidney liver and stomach ailments and more. Also ships five gallons of mineral water with physician advice if symptoms and $2 are sent.
National encampment of the G A R at Toledo Ohio. tickets on sale August 28 to 31 offering low rate round trip fares to summer tourist points. Homeseeker excursion tickets to west and southwest on sale first and third Tuesdays monthly. For details contact Wabash ticket office phone 158 M Burke ticket agent.
Real estate transfers include Charles H. Lee to Bertha Walters lot 7 in Noah S. LaRose's first addition on High Street. Hetherington to Fannie Lux in lot 85 on Wheatland Avenue. Jones to Charles and Clarence Tilley lot 31 Woodlawn add on Erie Avenue. Funk to Charles and Anna Arnold lot 14 on Grove Street. Decker to Sullivan S 1-2 and SE 1-4 in Adams Two for 29 acres. Mortgages filed totaling 3550, chattel mortgages 762. nine real estate mortgages released totaling 21,500. Optional epitaph quotes.
A close friend of former Governor W S Taylor says Taylor will return from Indianapolis to Kentucky for trial on the Goebel murder charge shortly after the November election. The case may be moved to Louisville on venue changes, with bail possible if a fair trial is assured. Governor Wilson plans no campaign action on the matter before the election.
John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain in Richburg Mississippi on July 8 1889 in seventy five rounds of bare knuckle boxing as the main event.
A reflective quote speaks on belief in heavenly reward and human hesitation to claim it. The line contrasts faith with urgency, suggesting patience in awaiting divine recompense.
One hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others as trustworthy. Internal remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for Constipation.
A short ad touts Gold et Flour as preferred by good housewives, featuring Susanne and Salo Few in a domestic goods promotion.
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold and hay fever that resisted a doctor’s prescription and other medicines until Foley's Honey and Tar cured him. His wife also used it with success. Sold by W. H. Porter druggist.
Mr A Robinson of Drumquin Ontario says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are the best medicine ever used for indigestion. If troubled with indigestion or constipation, try them. They are easy to take and pleasant. Price 25c. Samples free at W H Porter's drug store.
The ad proclaims Doan's Ointment relieves itchy skin conditions including eczema and piles. Frank Swigart, attorney, testifies it cured a long standing hand eruption. Available from dealers nationwide at 59 cents, Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is sole U S agents.
Effective June 1 1908 trains depart the interurban station for Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediate points at 6 05 am 10 05 am 7 35 am 11 35 am 3 33 8 am 1 41 pm 6 35 pm 10 05 pm For Delphi and adjacent points at 6 10 am 9 05 am 7 35 pm 1 05 pm 6 05 pm 8 50 pm Only Car 10 05 pm goes to Huntington Car 11 35 pm goes to Boyd Park Improved Freight Service Fort Wayne Logansport Lafayette Eastbound 8 30 pm and 1 30 pm Westbound 8 18 am and 3 00 pm
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