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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
3
In Logansport the dentist reports patient referrals drive most new business as the practice enters its sixth year. The team pledges careful work, improved methods, and flawless results, aiming to elevate standards beyond previous performance.
Miss Katharine Elkins, linked to the Duke of the Abruzzi, plans to cut her New York visit short due to relentless photographers and reporters. She complained of constant intrusion after attending the opera and lunching with Mrs. Pell, saying she may leave after a Tuxedo visit.
An old classified note offers five cent per line ads for want ads and announces 500 men needed to learn the barber trade. It promises quick completion in a few weeks with scholarships including tools instructions diplomas and a catalogue from Moler Barber College in Chicago.
Railroads are calling for hundreds of trained men to fill firemen brakemen motormen conductors and railway mail clerks carriers and post office clerks. Our practical courses by mail will fit you quickly for these well paying positions. Write today for a free catalogue and specify the position you want to qualify for. The Weather v. Corres. School Freeport Ill.
A call urges donations to the Northern Hospital for the Insane from friends and supporters. Contributions of any size are welcomed and will be credited to the giver and spent with discretion. Remittances should be sent by December 20 or sooner to Fred W. Thaflinger, Medical Superintendent.
The Aubrey Stock Company begins a week long engagement at the Nelson featuring a six story foot car of scenery and electrical effects. Each performance is mounted with high detail and a policy of affordable prices. Tonight presents Owen Davis drama A Great Temptation followed by A Midnight Marriage tomorrow. Ten cent matinee daily and daily program changes alongside clever vaudeville acts. Town turnout was large and patrons praised the company.
The new Broadway bill opened to strong applause with Manager Sipe praised for another winning show. Lilian Shaffaffer & Co deliver A Pair of Corsets to crowd gales of laughter while the Dancing De Lacys unveil fresh dance steps. Le Compt the Wizard of Fire teases with heat stunts and Miss Maud Chestnut shines in Neath the Old Cherry Tree.
Cemetery deeds suit queries list names including Killian McCloskey Purkey Gleason Tustlere Schott Peterson Demerly Gates Williams Michaels Memering Ball Fraser Logansport Loan Trust Yenna Cime Hurtis and Typographical Union No 196 seeking action in Logansport city records.
Mrs. Clem Hill, colored, and Emma Rouse, white, were involved in an incident at No 202 Market Street. Police caught them both. they paid a fine of five dollars and costs. Rouse fled toward her parents' home east of the city. Hill remains in the city.
The last will of Margare t Pelton was filed for probate this afternoon. After settling debts and erecting a monument, the estate is divided equally between sisters Mary J Pelton and Anna A Pelton. The third sister Della Puterbaugh receives nothing, deemed adequately provided for.
County commissioners held a regular session this morning approving claims and handling routine business. Mark W. Collett of Nel and Samuel Shaft of Tipton were named viewers, with William Graff designated engineer of the W. S. Stanley road in Jackson township.
AGENT TO. PULIT. E. B. DeVault, formerly with Western and Southern Insurance, accepted a call to the Baptist church in Monon Indiana and preached there yesterday. Many in this city did not suspect he was a clergyman.
A large afternoon audience enjoyed a fresh program at the Crystal featuring the Harmon Trio acrobats performing a standout comedy act. Williams the barrel jumper wowed with stunts while C. Henry offered a new scream inducing line and Wilson and Smith kept the fun rolling for one hour and ten cents.
The lawsuit of Joseph Mandel against the Jennings estate in the circuit court was compromised today, bringing the dispute to a close.
The case of Wickwire against Stevens to recover damages for injuries is reported as having been compromised today in court.
Jessamine Wurtzbaugh, a seventeen year old girl, was arrested Friday at the Tucker home on a Peru warrant and returned to Peru Saturday morning to await disposition. Her mother is committed to Longcliff and the girl remains with no charge against her. Peru authorities are debating reform school as only option. The girl refuses to leave her mother.
Raymond Parlett, a waiter in the Vandalia station restaurant, gained a new overcoat after a traveler grabbed Parlett’s coat from a rack. The passenger boarded a train between meals, leaving Parlett with the mistaken exchange. The thief escaped with the waiter's overcoat, leaving a replacement.
Still in county jail, Young Milburn has not had bonds arranged for release. The case will be taken up tomorrow.
Mr Esterbrook travels to Chicago with Mr Kistler to compare automobile makes and test drive a machine for possible purchase to bring home.
The article notes children bringing letters to him in Toyland and describes daily visits from 2:30 to 5 o'clock as he shakes hands with friends.
The new Poseyville O F hall recently completed will be dedicated on December 12. Local officials and residents expect a formal ceremony marking the completion of the facility.
Report stated eight Panhandle freight cars ran off the bridge at Uhl's mill. Investigation showed the cars remained on the tracks while the derailment occurred. Mrs. Mae Patterson hosted her bridge club this afternoon.
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