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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
3
Clem V Powell a painter and paper changer in Muncie Indiana surprised Democrats by winning the township assessor post. The job pays 1209 dollars yearly for four years with 15 to 20 deputies. Powell expected 150 dollars a year and two year term.
Peru Chronicle reports A C Wallick of New Waverly, the first station west of Peru, celebrates forty two years with the Wabash. He is the division's oldest employee aside from a few system veterans, began as a telegraph operator, was briefly suspended then reinstated on October 28.
Logansport camp Modern Woodmen of America and Oak camp 3499 Royal Neighbors of America held their annual officer elections in their hall. Woodmen officers included Consul Henry W. Peters adviser W J Reushkoulp clerk J A Anheir watchman Thomas Vernon sentry Q C Howard manager C E Schleiger and physicians E M Hatch and A T Pelmer. Royal Neighbors officers named Oracle Mrs Ida Schrock vice oracle Mrs Eva Daugherty chancellor Mrs Nina Bailey recorder Mrs Lucy A Schleiger receiver Mrs G Hoffman marshal Mrs Lillie Miller inner sentinel Mrs Mary Vigus and manager C E Schleiger.
Mrs E A Masters widow of the bank executive died in a Vandalia train crash at Cherubusco on Wednesday while visiting Shawnee Oklahoma. The remains were taken to Pioneer Ohio where they will be held until the wife arrives.
The Nelson presents Mark E Swan latest comedy A Good Fellow by Swan creator of Top o the World. Laughter and merriment are promised with a breezy cast and local acclaim. Also notes Why Girls Fly Home next week with a wholesome plot and an elaborate production. Enticing lineup includes The Talk of New York starring Victor Moore in a sequel to Forty Five Minutes from Broadway. The vaudeville bill features The Great Williams barrel and bottle stunts, D Henry blackface, and Wilson and Smith comedy sketches. Main star Orrin Johnson headlines Dora’s company with Louis Massen and others.
The Broadway offers a strong December 7 program with Lillian Shaffner & Co comedy one-act, wizard of fire Le Compt performing molten lead and burning carbon stunts, DeLacy children with southern melodies and dances, Little Miss Gretchen DeLacy, Chestnut singing Neath the Old Cherry Tree and Limp DePew presenting Laughing Gas and Who Did.
The Crystal plans a new week of vaudeville as Tom Hardie finally secures sought after acts. The Harmon Trio, noted acrobatic performers, join a lineup expected to rival top shows and perhaps surpass most.
The trio of acrobats perform amazing feats and comic artistry that delight audiences. Their routines blend astonishment with humor, eliciting gasps and roaring laughter from spectators.
Marie Doro opens a two week engagement at Powers' Theatre Chicago starting December 7. Her new play The Richest Girl by Gavault and Morton offers her greater dramatic scope and features a role unlike any she has played before.
Topeka December 5 rich tender beefsteaks will be luxury this winter as corn fed cattle will be scarce. Costs for finishing a steer rise with corn from fifty to sixty cents a bushel, making finished beef about twelve cents a pound, prompting cattlemen to lay off this season.
The Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church will entertain members of Broadway and Cumberland churches next Tuesday at the church. Henry E. Rosevear, secretary at the national headquarters in Chicago, will be the principal speaker. Officers for the season include C. W. Graves president Harry Searight vice president Edwin Ach secretary Thomas Flanegin treasurer. The executive board comprises B. B. Bigler John M Cantley S. B. Boyer L. B. Stevens and Charles Horning. Committee chairs cover prayer meeting John Gray Bible class Dr. Little invitation and welcome J. T. McNary membership H. A. Searight social S. B. Boyer worship L. B. Stevens advertising George M. Hadley finance J. T Stewart.
The Almen dares shut out the Reds for the second time as Johnny Kane misses action due to his wife’s sickness and Lo bert is sidelined by a minor indisposition. Mitch ell covers third and the outfield while two Reds pitchers and a catcher play in the outfield. Final score 3-0 in favor of Almerdares with Cincinnati collecting six hits to eight for the visitors.
Ravenalodge Knights and Ladies of Honor held a meeting last evening and erected officers for the ensuing year. H. White was named past protector, Thresa Billman protector, Agnes Wise vice protector, Grace Rinearson corresponding secretary, Lillie Evil financial secretary, J. W. Craner treasurer, Fern Rinearson chaplain, Catherine Wilkinson guide.
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