Veterans Picnic Planned in Cass County at Spencer Park
Old soldiers from Civil and Spanish American wars gather at Spencer Park on Thursday September 5 1907 for a day of dinner speeches camp fire and athletic contests hosted by the Grand Army of the Republic with invited groups including the Woman's Relief Corps Lincoln Circle and Ladies of the Grand Army. The Glee Club will perform songs from the era and attendees are urged to bring baskets as the district anticipates a large turnout and lively reunions.
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Cass County
Spencer Park
Woman's Relief Corps
Lincoln Circle
Grand Army
Cushman
Crane
Richardson
Watkins
King
Glee Club
Married alleged bigamist in Ohio linked to two wives
Ada LeSure discovered Bennie Lightie had another wife in Chillicothe, Ohio. After a move to Logansport, Lightie kept both women near each other, prompting investigation. The two women compared notes and Lightie was arrested on a bigamy charge and jailed. LeSure lived with her brother Doris Leasure on Day Street.
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Ada Legsure
Bennie Lightie
Columbus
Lightie
Chillicothe
Logansport
Ech
Lightle
Leasure
Doris Leasure
Day Street
Woman Admitted to Longcliff for Mental Health Treatment
Mrs. Edward Kimes of Claypool near Wabash was brought to Longcliff for treatment fearing she might lose her mind. She is described as frail and has been failing in health for a long time.
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Edward Kimes
Claypool
Wabash
Longcliff
Navy to Open Recruiting Station in September
The navy will establish a recruiting station here in September under Lieutenant Steel, son of Major George Steel, former congressman. This brings three stations to Logansport with Old Glory to be displayed at all locations.
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Navy
Steel
George Steel
Logansport
Drugists Plan Test by Closing Stores to Challenge Red Cross
Druggists propose a test case by closing all stores except the Red Cross to operate openly. Constable Flanagan vows arrests. proprietors plan to shoulder trial costs and seek a jury verdict, with some druggists supporting the crackdown and others urging continued closure six days a week.
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Flanagan
Red Cross
Flane Sun
Relatives Sought for Injured Man at Howard Kansas
Unable to locate any relatives of Eugene J. Walker who was injured at Howard Kansas on Thursday. A telegram to Captain Graham said he had relatives in the area.
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Eugene JL. Walker
Awho
Howard
Kan
Graham
McConnell to Remain in Logansport
McConnell will stay in Logansport rather than move to Baltimore where he holds major sewer contract interests.
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EB. TR. McConnell
Logansport
Baltimore
Shumaker Plans Full Disclosure on Harrisburg Graft
Pittsburg reports James Shumaker former superintendent of public buildings and grounds says he will testify fully about the $9,000,000 graft naming a high Harrisburg official. He asserts his innocence and vows to expose those protecting the scheme while urging his former secretary George C. Keim to reveal all.
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Pittsburg
James Shumaker
Harrisburg
Mfe
Harisburg
Treasury
Pennsylvania
Shumaker
George C. Keim
Anderson divorce suit filed by Mildred P Anderson
Mildred P. Anderson sues Clemmens G. Anderson for divorce alimony and restoration of her maiden name She says the couple married December 21 1964 and that her husband neglected her and failed to provide for burial of their infant son and did not attend the funeral.
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Mildred P. Anderson
Clemmens G. Anderson
Mildred P. Haslet
Judge Landis III Receives Rest at Delphi Home
Judge Kenesaw M. Landis, who had left the city for Indiananoiis, suffered a nervous spell from overwork and is resting at the home of his brother Congressman C. B. Landis in Delphi.
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Kenesaw M. Landis
Indiananoiis
C. B. Landis
Delphi
Dave Courtney Visited Culver From Vandalla Offices
Vandalla offices indicate Dave Courtney is in Culver today for an undisclosed meeting.
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Dave Courtney
Vandalla
Culver
Man Arrested for Assault on Eight Year Old Girl
William H. Crowley of Logansport is jailed in Flora on a charge of assault against eight-year-old Josephine Voorhees. He offered the girl’s father a loaded revolver and urged him to kill Crowley if he believed the accusation true. The incident occurred in Dr M D Callane's office. The case, heard by Squire W H Lesh, awaits trial with Crowley seeking bond and defense counsel in place. The affair caused a sensation in Flora.
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William H. Drowley
Flora
Josephine Voorhees
Crowley
Hoosier Democrat
Fiora
William M. Crowley
Logansport
Airs
G &. Voorhees
Squire W H. Lesh
Delphi
Prowley
Peris
M. D. Callane
Panhandle Railroaders and Families Enjoy Lake Maxinkuckee Outing
The Panhandle railroad excursion to Lake Maxinkuckee drew 259 attendees with two trains carrying 13 and 15 coaches. Elks band provided music, work on the local division paused for the day, and athletic events plus dancing on the White Swan were planned. trains return tonight around 6.
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Panhand's
Lake Maxinkuckee
Elks’ Band
Salvation Army to host picnic for city’s poor at Spencer Park
The Salvation Army plans a September 7 outing for fogansport’s poor mothers and children at Spencer Park. Streetscar service will transport guests using two cars, with ice cream, fried chicken, and donations from grocers and druggists. Rural supporters may bring watermelons and yellow legs as the all-day event aims to give families a day of pleasure.
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Fogansport
Salvation Army
Spencer Park
Ryder
James
Jogansport
Mayor Rockwatter Attends Panhandle Picnic at Lake Maxinknetee
Indianapolis Mayor Rockwatter spent the night in the city with friends before joining a Panhandle picnic crowd at Lake Maxinknetee. An old railroad man, he worked for Panhandle for years and delivered an address to picnickers this afternoon.
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Mayor Rockwatter
Indianapolis
Lake Maxinknetee
Fie
Cass County Institute Opens Monday For Teachers
The forty second annual Cass County teachers institute will run all next week in the high school building starting Monday. Attendance is expected from all county teachers and non attendance or tardiness adds two percent to their scholarship averages. Leon H. Vincent Boston Mass will lecture on literature H W Elsen Athens Ohio will cover history and school work Cornelius Fisher will teach music Clay Clinton Eel Miami Noble and Washington teachers hold a preliminary institute September 11 in the north court room Most schools except Logansport Royal Center Galveston and Walton start September 16 with the waitter beginning September 9 in the remaining districts.
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Teachers’ Institute
Cass County
Hass
Leon H. Vincent
Boston
Mass
H. W. Elsen
Athens
Cornelius Fisher
Clay
Clinton
Eel
Miami
Noble
Washington
North Court Room
Logansport
Royal Center
Galveston
Walton
Tragic Falls From Chicago Pier Claim Boy’s Life
On August 24 in Chicago at the foot of Thirty-seventh street a six year old boy Edward Pappin slipped from a pier while laughing at wave reflections. A passing policeman recovered the body near the lake and it was taken to the parents home at 11 Smangley Place.
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Thirty-seventh Street
Eward Pappin
Margaret
Edward
Stanton Avenue
Smangley Place
Painter John Kane Arrested for Intoxication Pleads for Work
John Kane was arrested for intoxication today and urged the court for liberty to go to work. Judge Smith questioned his claim and noted Kane’s past painting work in Royal Center before sending him back to jail.
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John Kane
Tipton St Joseph Society Guests in City Visit
The St Joseph Society of Tipton arrives in a special car to spend Sunday in the city hosted by St Joseph Church members. Most of the day centers at Spencer Park with activities planned.
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The
St. Joseph Society of
Tipton
St. Joseph Church
Spencer Park
L. N. Field On Duty Due To Wife’s Illness
L N Field remains on duty because his wife is ill, affecting his work schedule and coverage.
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L. N. Field
Ottos to Meet Columbia City at Spencer Park Tomorrow
The Ottos face Columbia City tomorrow at Spencer Park in the afternoon. Columbia City hosts a strong codeview squad with few losses this season. Carrot will pitch for the locals. Schlitz played at Eidaville this afternoon.
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Ottos
Columbia City
Spencer Park
Carrot
Schlitz
Iidavilc
Industrial association to grant rebates on selected lots
The Industrial association will rebate four Inekw lot buyers. Drawers of lots 6 and 6 in the 206 class and lots 145 and 156 in the 150 class will receive 56. The move aims to clear remaining lots for sale.
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the Industrial Association
Mrs A R Trier Visits From Winamac
Mrs A R Trier of Winamac is visiting here. She is noted in social circles and plans local errands during her stay.
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A. R. Trier
Winamac
Smoke fills Murdock hotel lobby during boiler test
Guests at the Murdock hotel evacuated as smoke filled the lobby last evening. Fire officials determined the smoke originated from a boiler that had been fired up for testing, causing temporary excitement but no danger.
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Murdock Hotel
Fred
Excursion Train From Cincinnati Visits Lonesome Town
The Panhandle Railroad will run an excursion from Cincinnati to this city tomorrow. Residents note the trip will bring visitors to the area, making a rare appearance for travelers in the quiet town.
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the Panhandle Railroad
CincInnati
Local youths seek sponsor for Logansport lion christening
Mrs Flora Neff opposes christening the Parkey carnival lion with wine saying water or milk should be used and cites biblical mentions. Several young ladies want to be god mother for the cub named Logan chosen by the Press Club, with christening details to be decided Tuesday night.
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Flora T. Neff
Casas
Logan
Logansport
Cuub
HeinoUS Murder in Montgomery County Ends in Tragedy
In Crawfordsville Indiana Otto Walker 32 an Indiana Match Company employee killed his wife Laura Walker with a pocketknife at 1230 PM The couple had a long history of separation and reconciliation The husband then wounded himself slashing his throat and fled toward his parents home The case follows months of marital discord including a prior divorce suit filed by Laura
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Montgomery County
Otto Walker
Indiana Match Company
Laura Walker
Walker
Blue Law Orders Prompt Ice Men to Halt Tomorrow
Constable Flanagan orders ice wagons not to operate tomorrow and street cars and liveries will not be molested. Cigar stores urge customers to stock up as several may attempt to run.
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Flanagan
Board of charities inspects county institutions
The local board of charities and corrections visited the county jail, Home for the Friendless, poor farm, and orphans' home. They reported all facilities in good condition and inmates contented except those in the jail context.
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Board of Charities and Corrections
FE. S. Ries
Tom Flinn
Margaret Magee
P. F. Yantis
Blue Laws Excursions Headed to Vandalla City
Vandalla railroad plans two excursion trains to the city tomorrow from Terre Haute and Buker. Officials seek to observe how a "blue laws" town operates and to study its customs and atmosphere.
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Vandalla Railroad
Terre Haute
Buker
Knights of the Holy Grail Meet At Woona Lake
C M Cordell of this city attends the second annual Knights of the Holy Grail gathering at Woona Lake with members from across the United States present for the event.
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Knights OF Holy Grail
C. M. Cordell
Whoona Lake
Knights of the Holy Grail
United States
Cooper and Thomas Tie Parish Wedding in Galveston
Bernard C. Thomas of Galveston and Miss Mary Cooper of Logansport obtained a license to wed today. The ceremony will be conducted by Reverend Poor.
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Bernard C. Thomas
Galveston
Mary Cooper
Logansport
Poor
Bertha Wirick and Harry Wirick Guests of Mrs Personette
Miss Bertha Wirick and her brother Harry Wirick of Burrows were guests of Mrs Bert Personette on Wednesday.
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Bertha Wirick
Brother Harry
Burrows
Air
Bert Personette
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