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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
3
John Posar, a West Hazelton man, lived as a hermit in a mountain cave after swearing off washing or work when denied soap six months ago. Chief Turnbach and four locals found him amid dirt and a fire, with no food besides water in a can and a coffee bottle.
Mrs Anna Shultz announced after noon that the ladies chorus will become a permanent organization after a well received Monday evening entertainment Fifty five members currently sing with aims to reach seventy five before the next event No activity will occur until after the holidays then the group will be perfected Two annual concerts are planned to engage the public Many voices exist now and more will be trained If approved a male chorus of about twenty five voices may be added
Walter Hackett, a Panhandle yard brakeman, is being laid off, with details indicating stationing and personnel changes affecting operations at the railroad yard.
R E Ff Hicks of Maplesville Alabama credits Vincl with ending a long grippe related cough and bronchitis after three bottles. The tonic contains iron and cod liver oil without oil and is recommended for weak or recovering people. Sold in Logansport by W H Porter, druggist.
The Monte Carlo Girls a 25 member burlesque company highlight two new burlettas The Kidnappers and The Maidens Dream at the Nelson on December 3 with matinee starting December 7 and a week of shows. Aubrey Stock company to open December 7 at the Nelson featuring City melodramas and vaudeville numbers with free admission for ladies Monday night.
A Good Fellow is praised as clean and funny a modern comedy with fast action. Distinct characters include a policeman a janitor a music teacher a college boy a nurse and a maid with a country aunt and niece adding risibility. Performances run matinee and night Saturday December 56 at the Nelson.
Six weeks after opening in The Melting Pot at the Grand Opera house Whiteside formerly of Logansport has returned for three Sunday performances at Chicago venues. Receipts are described as astounding showing the show’s strong public appeal and the star’s drawing power in the city.
A childlike collection of letters to Santa from Agnes Fergusean Joseph Sullivan and Clay Anderson. They request dolls, a doll cab, Teddy bears, toys, clothing, food, a rocking chair, a Christmas tree and more, with mentions of illness and family.
A three year old boy Teddy Leo Sullivan writes Santa detailing wishes for Christmas including candy oranges bananas a teddy bear and mentions his siblings Joe and a home address at 1829 Toledo Street.
A boy named Walter Petrich writes Santa in a handwritten note requesting a hook and ladder, a hose cart, candy and nuts, and asks to climb down the chimney. He adds a postscript and mentions a rubber doll.
A five year old states they attend Sunday school every Sunday, describing a regular weekly religious activity and dedication to attendance.
A seven year old girl writes to Santa detailing her wish list. Grace Edith Dederick from 9 Linden Avenue asks for a jacket sweater a big cupboard a doll a Christmas tree oranges nuts and candy as holiday gifts.
A handwritten Christmas letter from Lizzie McDonald of Royal Center Indiana requests a blackboard a box of paints go cars and plenty of candy before Christmas.
A reader writes a festive note to Santa Claus asking for gifts as Christmas nears. The short letter expresses good behavior over the year and lists a writing desk a doll and apples among desired presents.
No performances tonight at the Broadway due to the Y M C A lecture. Regular program returns Thursday matinee with the Four Andersons headlining, praised as top child comedians. Sdldie Ross, a renowned ragtime banjoist and whistling comedian, appears. Eno Bros. & Helene provide comedy music.
A pair of Christmas wishes from Indiana youngsters, Donania McDonald of Royal Center who is nine and Edward Mc seeking a train, hobby horse, candy and nuts. The letters express eager anticipation of Santa Claus visiting on Christmas Eve.
A young boy named Victor Brockman at 618 Railroad Street writes Santa with a Christmas wish. He asks for a sweater jacket shoes pants and candy and nuts and includes a note for his brother Carl.
A message from Roy Moore lists desired items including a teddy bear nuts a wagon a train of cars a gun and a drum with farewell notes. The note is signed Roy Moore and mentions Washington Street as a return address.
A six year old writes to Ray mond Laird at 403 Melbourne avenue listing gifts including a drum a whaleback coaster a Christmas tree end pair of gloves candy nuts oranges and bananas and signs goodbye.
A boy named Adrian Kobel asks Santa for a story book, nuts, candy, oranges, a fountain pen, a pencil, and an overcoat. He signs the letter and lists his address at 1618 West Wabesh Avenue.
The Saturday edition of the Reporter offers old papers for sale. Jerry Connolly and his wife are mentioned in the sale notes as part of the listing.
Harvey Hazel, a Peru youth, stands trial for murdering his mother in Toledo months earlier. He confessed to beating her skull with a hammer after a dispute over a board bill and hid $57, with detectives tracing the money to a spot near his sweetheart's home. The case draws large crowds as the trial opens.
The article argues for improved world respect and unity among peoples through sympathetic fellowship. It recalls Jewish history as a witness to God’s kingdom and notes centuries of persecution. It emphasizes living by the Golden Rule and the hope of a better age when humanity unites under shared values.
Coroner Miller says a girl named Irene Pruch of Erie Avenue caused the trouble between Milburn and Hermann, but the claim is denied as lacking truth.
Edward Elliott, noted reader, appears as the third program in the YMCA lecture course at the Broadway theatre this evening. He will present the story of the "Man of the Hour" and entertain audiences with his engaging narration.
J. B. Helms a car repairman from Panhandle was injured in a planing mill when a wood piece kicked back while he was sawing. His right hand slipped onto the saw nearly severing the first three fingers.
The Cigarmakers Union No. 29 held its annual officer election last evening. Elected were John Voss president W P Collett vice president Charles Berry recording secretary C P Horn financial and corresponding secretary Jacob Klein treasurer Ralph Shilling sergeant at arms and trustees FP fergman William Asmus H Burmeister and other delegates to the trades assembly. The union voted to drape its charter for thirty days in respect to T T Miller, deceased.
Gottlieb Kujath, a laborer at the Panhandle shops, was slightly injured yesterday afternoon when a team of horses knocked him down and two wheels of a heavy shop drag rolled over him. He could not resume work.
Advertisements note five cent per line pricing for classifieds. Railroads seek train crew including firemen brakemen motormen conductors and more. Uncle Sam calls for railway mail clerks carriers and post office clerks. Mail correspondence school promises quick home study and free catalogue.
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