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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
3
In Depfort England a mother was imprisoned for neglecting her four children left with a laborer father. A coroner's jury probes the death of a child not yet two years old who died while the mother served her sentence.
Use strained cranberries mixed 1 1 with chopped apples equal parts. Sweeten with sugar and a pinch of cinnamon for a simple tart dough-free dessert.
A humorous item notes a reader’s reply about winter houseplants in the conservatory. The punchline mentions “Nothing but the heating plant” as the sole occupant, reflecting lighthearted domestic wit.
Railroads seek hundreds of trained men for firemen brakemen motormen conductors and railway mail clerks carriers and P O clerks Uncle Sam needs competent applicants Our correspondence school Freeport Illinois offers practical courses by mail to fit you for these well paying positions Write today for a free catalogue and indicate desired position.
The Deuscher Verrein will hold a smoker and banquet at their club rooms in the Kreuzberger building tonight followed by a musical program. The Busy Bee Sewing club meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. W. S. Wirick at 519 Wheatland avenue to elect officers and conduct important business.
Tipton lodge No 33 F and A M schedules a Friday 1 PM meeting to attend the funeral of brother John P Webster. Members of Orient lodge No 272 and visiting Masons invited. by order of Willliam P Felver W M A S Boyer secretary.
The New York World reviews the chorus ladies ball in vivid, satirical style. It mocks misaddressed attendees from Kokomo to Logansport while praising standout figures like Maude Odell and Ethel Dare, and notes outfits from Hazel Knutt to the Lingerie Triplets. The report preserves the event’s ballroom chaos and humorous color.
December 3 and 5 bring lively burlesque to the Nelson with Monte Carlo Girls and A Good Fellow. The troupe, long managed by Daresque, offers a new and up to date bill with twenty five cast members including high class vaudeville specialties. pretty girls, handsome costumes, good singing and fine dancing promise an entertaining engagement.
William R. Wright of Muncie reports a young goose that is more than half grown and uses all four legs to move. The unusual creature has drawn attention from local observers.
A performance of A Good Fellow at the Nelson reports one hundred fourteen recorded laughs in the tally of merriment with big laughs numbered. The ad invites patrons to pay a cent per laugh or a dollar for the seat, promising value for the matinee and night show on Saturday December 5.
After fifteen years of popular melodramas at low prices the Aubrey Stock company boasts as a "Barnum of all repertoire companies." They offer plays like A Great Temptation Why Girls Leave Home A Midnight Marriage When the World Sleeps and The Maid and the Monster. The company performs at Nelson all next week with a Monday matinee and free admission for ladies under the usual conditions.
The Crystal hosts the Dancing Butlers this week as one of the season’s top acts. May Butler shines with a standout performance, drawing large audiences and earning praise as she hits the stage with a striking presence.
Knox Bros and Helene, seen on Broadway this week, await word from the association for next week. If no word by Friday or telegram by Saturday, they will spend Sunday in Logansport and head to Chicago Monday to open Tuesday, aiding dinner at home Wednesday. Eddie Ross bought a dictionary and studied three nights to learn if a critic praised or insulted his act.
The New York actress and author Eleanor Merron Cowper shot herself Friday at the St. Regis and will be cremated. Her will directs immediate burial of ashes in Middletown with a brief service, and notes a pact with James H. Wallich, a close friend who died by his own hand May 1. Attorneys refused to publish the letters.
Social notes recap recent gatherings on Ash street and East Spear street with birthday, games, and refreshments. A Murdock hotel dance invites Lloyd Powell and others, marking a hotel debut in the city.
Odges conducted tense sessions with Gusy as officials pressed for clarity on ongoing policy discussions. The talks appeared aimed at resolving a dispute over administrative procedures and budget allocations.
The fragment lists personnel including Etta Carringer as warden, Margaret Holys and Catherine Evers as trustees, E A Tucker and Charles Bevans with Martha Dodds as editor, Mrs Gia Collins as team captain, Mrs Cora Butler as musical director and host, and Mr G Stanley as an associate.
At a regular meeting of Min isee council No. 66 degree of Pocahontas the following officers were elected Prophetess Mrs Harriet Chapman Pocahontas Mrs Ollie Mack Winona Mrs George Hammond keeper of records Margaret Wade collector of wampum Elizabeth Swaney keeper of wampum ie Evilsizer Pocahatan John Slaybaugh trustees Ed White Thomas Vernon and Samuel Huff drillmaster F P Wilkinson pianist Mrs Clara Watts
At a meeting of Harmony court No. 204 T. B. H. last evening a banquet was held and the following officers were elected: J. H. Reed chief Margaret Fitzer judge Mabel Ganter teacher George Crum scribe William A. Rea keeper of tribute Jennie M. Jackson guide Alice M. Morter inner gate keeper Mamie Jensen outer gate keeper Lottie M. Etnire pianist Rosetta J. Hanna hostess Harry F. Hanna trustee
Elected officers last night include W. President P. W. Christie and W. V. P. George A. Case. Frederick P. Cecil, Sec y J D Turley, W. Treas. Charles H. Dehlaven, and trustees M. Bligh, George D. Miller, T. H. Sullivan.
Tiny spheres of water coalesce to form the vast salty sea and the planet’s surface. The description blends microscopic droplets with grand planetary formation, illustrating how minute H2O clusters contribute to Earth’s geography and oceans.
Quoddy Head in Maine is identified as the easternmost point of the United States. The marker marks the geographic extremity near the Atlantic coast.
Wea Tribe of Red Men held its annual election Tuesday evening. The following week new officers were chosen for the ensuing year: J. Schaeffer prophet, Scott Wiriek sachem, Charles Schuback senior sachem, C K Veron junior sachem, K E White keeper of Wampum, S Snell collector, George Hammon trustee.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians elected officers including County president Frank E. Hanley and president D. A. Sullivan at the Tuesday evening meeting. Other roles filled were recording secretary Patrick Ahern financial secretary R. F. Gibson treasurer M. M. Walsh sergeant at arms Patrick Carroll sentinel Thomas Conroy and chaplain Rev Father P. J. Crosson.
Local fraternal lodge Eagles Logansport Aerie No 323 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles is noted. The entry highlights the organization’s presence in Logansport with its numeric designation and national affiliation.
The Vandalia town workforce has added several car repairmen in recent days, expanding local repair capacity and signaling growing service demand.
Reports indicate a shift as European authorities abolish poorhouses while calls grow for old age pensions for the poor. Reform debates stress social welfare expansion and financial sustainability amid economic strain.
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