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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
8
Wiler & Wise Inc offers clearance on ladies shirts and waists from 19c to 50c, lawn wash suits at 1.98, children caps 25c, lace trimmed drawers 39c, crepe paper 5c, polka dot waists and other items, with men’s underwear 35c.
A bustling City In Brief column lists visits, lost watches and fobs, travel plans, theater notes, and local appointments. Residents include L Rinear, D B Davis, J W Swigart, state and nearby trips, plus railway and Panhandle news from Vandalia, Anderson, Rome City, and Indianapolis.
Paints-Red Cross and utility bills noted as ready. Several rental ads and sale offers appear, plus residents returning from trips, nursing guests, and a parade of brief social updates including births and reunions.
Sunday excursions listed with round trip fares from Logansport to nearby cities: Kokomo 35c Elwood 65c Anderson 85c Newcastle 1.15 Richmond 1.50 Eaton 1.75 Hagerstown 1.30, Hargilton Reading and Cincinnati 2. See Agent McCullough for details.
Mae Grady received an umbrella at a home gathering on Smead street after cards and games. Prizes were won by John Kinsella of Richmond Indiana and Mamie Sullivan. The Galveston U B church Sunday school class will be hosted by Maude Eke and Bruce Peters in Cassville. Mrs Horace Smith hosted in honor of Arnstaugh of Butte Montana Carrie Thomas of Chicago and Mrs Stroup and her daughter of Chattanooga Tenn. Martha Strong celebrated her fifteenth birthday with friends on Wheatland avenue.
Tonight from 7 to 9 at Seybold Dry Goods Co. offers cut prices on infant lace hose, ladies and misses hosiery, men's fancy hose, handkerchiefs, remnants, wash goods, waists, children's dresses and parasols. Specials include 10¢ to 50¢ items and reduced white goods. Regular stock includes Mennen's Talcum powder.
Alfred Tingley aged seventy four died last evening at his Aldine flats home. Private services for friends tomorrow morning with viewing between 9 and 10. Body to be shipped to Rock Island Illinois at 1 40 PM over the Panhandle for burial Monday. Katherine Zimmerman funeral held this afternoon at 2 from Noble township residence with Rev. H E Steahm officiating. Interment in Mt Hope.
For sale a large eleven room house suitable as single or double. Describes a splendid location and flexible payment terms including part cash balance on time or exchange for a smaller home with balance in cash or time. Address "C" care Daily Reporter.
Indianapolis August 25 event at the state fair grounds with W. J. Bryan expected to attend. The I. U. T. cars will run past the grounds and ample cars will be provided to give ideal service.
A collection of satirical quips about men, actors, and social norms. The piece mocks narrow minds on Broadway, lazy farmers, self importance, and political life using witty one liners and playful observations. The tone is humorous and pokes fun at gender roles and public life.
A marriage license was issued to Ella M Smith and Charles M Floyd this afternoon. They will wed this evening at the bride’s parents home by Squire Reid.
Miss Maud Welch and Cloyd Bubmeyer of the city were united in marriage this afternoon in the office of Squire James Reid. They will reside here.
Logan division No 110 of the Order of Red Cross holds a regular meeting tomorrow afternoon. Members are urged to attend as business and welfare matters are on the agenda.
Prof Charles W Stewart leads the Elks band in a Spencer Park concert tomorrow evening featuring College Yell The Girl Question La Carina Mazurka de Concert Medley Overture The Pacer O Hare Waltzes When Autumn Tints the Green Leaves Gold Schulz The Time The Place The Cane setan fa Chees Howard Mareh Gypsy Ann Mohr.
In New York on August 22 Mayor Steil of Hoboken was attacked in his office by William Carmody an inmate released from an asylum. Carmody demanded payment for time spent in the asylum and pursued the mayor with a knife until a detective arrived. The mayor and the detective disarmed and arrested Carmody after a brief struggle.
The guide explains blanching fresh corn in hot water briefly, cutting kernels from the cob, and packing into sterilized pint jars. A salt and sugar solution is added, jars sealed with lids, and the jars are pressure steamed for three hours, then resealed and heated for another 45 minutes.
Court order directs the sale of George D. Wilson’s effects to satisfy a judgment for Sarah Smith after he failed to pay for a dress she made for his mother. Proceeds satisfy the debt and costs.
Contractor Carney of the McClain road says the project is being pushed and nearing completion. He notes he has built 100 miles of Cass county roads.
Harry Bendel, Republican chairman of the Eleventh district, also chairs the Republican central committee of Huntington County. He is the only man in the state holding two such positions.
In hanging curtains slip a thimble over the brass rod end to stop sharp edges from tearing fabric and to help the rod slide smoothly.
The farm of Doc Simmons was sold by the sheriff on the courthouse steps this morning. Dr J L Neff purchased the property for 8280 dollars.
The date for the ex county officials share has shifted from next Tuesday to September 16. The Kern notification meeting will occur on next Tuesday with many attendees expected.
The fashion note describes white canvas ties or lumps worn with white stockings featuring a large black polka dot or a half inch black and white check. White parasols with a matching border complete the morning toilet, and accessories should coordinate with the suit whether white or color.
Want column seeks five educated Christian men for permanent dignified employment as field organizers. Candidates must be strictly reliable with good address. Reply with age and former occupation. Commission basis or guaranteed income. Address H. H. Reporter Logansport Indiana.
The local M. and F. baseball team lost to Flora-Bringhurst 7 to 2 yesterday at Flora-Bringhurst. The Flora-Bringhurst offense carried the game with a solid six-run burst.
A partial OCR fragment discusses truth as found at the bottom of a well. It lacks clear names places or events but hints at a metaphorical search for truth. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Educated mature Christian women sought for field secretary roles in the new home school movement. Permanent dignified employment with commission or guaranteed income. State present and former occupation. Address H. H. this office.
The Sutton hotel at 525 527 Broad way Logansport Indiana is offered for rent. The property features a large office dining room twenty two bedrooms and four bathrooms with convenient location for a family hotel operation.
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