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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
8
Property listing for an eleven room house suitable as a single or double residence. Prime location offered for part cash with balance on time or exchange for smaller home with cash or time balance. Address in care of Daily Reporter under letter C.
The column notes Ernest Burit becoming a Panhandle shops messenger and many social visits across Kokomo, Peru, Indianapolis, and Lake Maxinkuckee. It lists travels by Rev Poole, Prof Murphy, and various families, plus local sales, excursions, reunions, and a few job ads and notices.
The city treasurer reports two months of unpaid assessments from West Side residents on the big sewer. Notices have been issued but ignored. Methods for collection are not yet determined.
Ellis Hance, Fort Wayne aerialist, completed another ascent yesterday at Robinson Park. He has engagements: Thursday and Friday at Brownsville for the county fair, next Sunday at Spencer Park, and a jump at Lafayette Labor Day.
Indianapolis August 25. W. J. Bryan will be there for Kern notification day at the state fair grounds. The L U T cars will run past the grounds and plenty of cars will be put on to give ideal service.
Miss Marie Murphy Irene Gaynor and Madeline Mahony were guests of honor at a Marion skating party hosted by Mrs Tom Mahaffey for her son’s thirteenth birthday. Also at a lawn and dancing party hosted by Miss Mary Gartland with those guests.
Mrs. Jessie L. Huff dies after long illness aged 29 at 904 Race street. Funeral from home tomorrow at 9 conducted by Rev. J. O. Simon. interment Mt. Hope. Thomas Russel Erb, 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Erb of 19 Plum street, dies at 6:40 AM. Funeral Wednesday at 8 from St. Bridget church. interment Mt. St. Vincent. Anna Simpson, 41, dies at 1100 Spear street. funeral Wednesday at 2:30 PM from Spring Creek Christian church. interment in adjoining cemetery. The cortege leaves at 1 PM. Alford Tingley’s funeral held yesterday at 10 AM from the Aldine flats. remains shipped to Rock Island, Illinois, for burial at 1:40 PM over the Panhandle.
Local news items list rent notices jobs travels and visits among residents of Logansport and nearby towns. Entries mention Miss Bernice Delzell Logansport visiting Idaville, Mr and Mrs Burt Devore visiting Anderson, Catherine Kelley visiting Ft Wayne, and D C steamer City of Alpena. A man died after being struck by a Vandalia train at Frankfort leaving six sons.
Regular meeting of W. R. C. in G. A. R. hall Tuesday at 2 30. All members of Wea tribe of Red Men are asked to attend degree practice tomorrow evening. Minisee council No 66 members urged to attend tomorrow night as Red Men hold open meeting Wednesday evening. All are urged to attend both meetings.
A drunk man lying along the Panhandle right of way near the Vandalia crossing caused trouble Saturday night. An incoming freight crew reported a man had been struck. A relief train and switch engine pursued him but found him asleep. after waking he continued toward Kenneth.
Riley Young pleaded guilty in Squire Reid's court after shooting a woodpecker. He claimed he did not know it was unlawful to kill the bird and received a suspended sentence.
Patrick Toner, captain of the Jamestown, drowned off Quay street in Williamsburg New Jersey after falling asleep sunning under a canvas awning and rolling overboard. Rescuers found him embedded in mud after grappling recovered clothing from the surface.
W F Bryan drew caustic comment from Eugene W Chafin Prohibition candidate for president in Fond du Lac Wisconsin August 24. Chafin said Bryan would not live up to tariff reduction vows even if elected noting two thirds of Congress are Prohibitionists and would be released by a popular vote to back Prohibition.
James 4 Rogers of Rapp and Rogers suffered a fractured right arm Friday evening while cranking his automobile in Kokomo. He showed improvement and returned to Kokomo yesterday after the machine. Lowell Neff, though new to driving, operated the machine under Rogers' supervision.
The notice warns that all voters who plan to move this fall must change precincts by September 3 to maintain their voting rights. It notes draymen and moving van conductors will have slack work until after November and that a sixty day poll will be taken next week.
The school board seeks a German instructor for the fall term as Miss Lucy Hessler, who resigned for health reasons, cannot teach this year. Several applications have been filed.
Baron von Sternberg the German ambassador to the United States died in Heidelberg Germany early this morning from a cancerous growth on his head.
A report shows that seventy people were condemned to death in Russia over the last six months, reflecting ongoing use of capital punishment and related state actions across the period.
Fifty party members will travel to Indianapolis early tomorrow to attend the Kern notification meeting at the fair grounds in the afternoon. Prominent Democrats from the city are preparing to attend. Bryan will be present and this fact will boost attendance. all candidates plan to go.
An east bound Wabash freight split at the top of Clymer's hill this morning. The engine descended unaware that half of the train remained miles back until reaching the station.
A Pennsylvanian painter describes coffee as a habit forming drug that caused nervousness headaches sleeplessness and heart palpitations. After switching to Postum he reports better sleep appetite and no nerve symptoms, claiming Postum helps avoid lead poisoning and endorsing the product with a testimonial note from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and a nudge to read The Road to Wellville.
Mr and Mrs Mike Farrell and daughter Miss Marie Farrell of North Street are installed at Camp Plenty along the Wabash opposite Pottowattamie Point. They will stay two or three weeks. Miss Edith McClain of Delphi is their guest.
The M and W baseball squad defeated the switchmen 12 to 6 on Sunday and then beat a picked team 7 to 5 on the South Side diamonds.
Remains of David Heibert killed in Ellenburg Washington are expected to arrive tomorrow night. His wife, who he left over a year ago, was with him at the time of the tragedy. She was said to have been contacted about two months ago.
Joseph Koon, recently sued by his wife for divorce, appeared at her home in an alleged intoxicated condition and started a rough house, prompting police to respond to the scene.
State officials prepare a comprehensive report listing all engines out of service to justify funding for repairs. The effort aims to secure an appropriation to restore railway operations and reduce delays across the system.
A concise saying urges consulting your wife while allowing personal choice. It frames partnership advice in a traditional proverb style.
In East Orange, New Jersey, 50 year old Mrs. Robert A. Howie died after the shock of seeing her son Alexander A. Howie's mangled hand. She collapsed at home on Elmwood Avenue and died hours later despite medical aid.
Philadelphian philanthropist John H. Converse adopted Miss Alice W. Page, a twenty five year old second cousin and orphan of fifteen years, with judge Audenried granting the legal permission. Converse has two daughters and a son.
Advertisement seeks five reliable educated Christian men to act as field organizers for a new home school movement. Requires age and former occupation details in reply. Commission basis or guaranteed income. Address H. H. Reporter Logansport Indiana.
Job ad seeks educated mature Christian women as field secretaries for a new home school movement. Offers permanent dignified employment with commission or guaranteed income. Respond with present and former occupations to Nf. H. at this office.
The Sutton hotel in Logansport Indiana is for rent. This family hotel includes a large office a dining room twenty two bedrooms and four bathrooms. For details contact The Logansport Daily Reporter at 625 Broadway Logansport Indiana.
Logansport to Indianapolis via IL C T lines offered next Sunday round trip 1.25 dollars. Special tickets valid on trains leaving Logansport at 5 00 5 45 and 9 00 a m.
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