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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
4
The SGANSPORT DAILY REPORTER announces subscription terms for daily and weekly editions. Rates: carrier 3 cents per day, 40 cents per month. weekly 1.26 per year in advance. Orders go through postal card, carrier, or office phone at 525 Broadway Logansport Indiana.
Howard Chandler Christy, famed artist, returns to work after Christian Science treatment restored his sight. He recounts healing within weeks, with wife Mabelle Thompson and daughter Natalie, and plans to paint at their Ohio farmhouse on the Muskingum River.
William A. Foster admitted to writing clever begging letters to rich businessmen and receiving large sums, claiming an undeveloped mine. He obtained about $21,300 from a restaurant operator, a butter merchant, a banker, manufacturers, real estate men, and lawyers, with no security or justification. The mine was a myth.
Advertisements under this head offer five cents per line per insertion. Wanted five hundred men to learn barber trade and take positions after graduation. Courses include tools, instructions, diplomas and catalogue. Moler Barber College Chicago seeks applicants with scholarships available.
Railroads seek hundreds of firemen brakemen motormen conductors and railway mail clerks carriers and postal clerks. Our mail courses train you quickly for these well paying jobs. Write for free catalogue and state desired position to qualify. The Weathery Corres School Dept 286 Freeport Ill.
The story describes a man from the country fleeced in town by outsiders who spend money on a high class hotel and showy appearance. It notes rural folk are amazed by city life and that the country man now holds the laugh against some of the sharpest city men, with gilded bricks or fake green goods as proof.
Representative Charles B. Landis backs Charles Fee for Cyclone Indiana fourth class post office. Landis was assured by the postoffice department that his recommendation would be acted on as the civil service commission has not yet begun examinations or removal of the old postmasters.
A deed recorded yesterday from William Smith and wife Melissa of Tippecanoe county conveys 500 acres in Adams township to the Earl Stock Farm for 40000 dollars. The transaction lists two sections of land and reflects a substantial property transfer within Tippecanoe county.
Two letters to Santa Claus from Clay Anderson of 1721 Toledo Street and Georgie Henry of 118 Fourth Street request a thrashing machine oil tank sled story book blackboard drum horn new clothes shoes candy and more along with mentions of relatives and Sunday school teachers in a nostalgic holiday note from a historical newspaper.
A short note from a nine year old child addressed to Santa requests attention to his wish list and expresses hopeful anticipation for holiday magic and gifts.
A two year old boy named Paul Rothermel writes to Santa Claus from 1830 Market Street. He asks for a hobby horse with a seat, story books, a rubber doll, and a Christmas tree.
A five year old child asks Santa for a sled a rubber ball a drum a horn a gene and a rain of cars ending with goodbye to Santa Claus The note is signed George Mackenfuss and lists 514 eighteenth street as the sender.
A child named Mary Eva Vernon from Royal Center Indiana writes to Santa Claus requesting a sweater a brown musier a fountain pen and a red sled. She asks Santa not to forget her nieces and nephews and includes wishes for candy and nuts.
A seven year old boy requests a wagon and a sled a game a pocket knife a horn and a Christmas tree from his little friend Frederick Macken fuss of 514 Eighteenth street.
A young English official, F P Smith, demonstrates trained insects at his Islington fly farm. Flies perform feats such as rolling balls with feet and sitting on miniature chairs, with photographs and cinema records made of the acts. Other creatures like a trained spider and a lizard show unusual tricks. Letters and child requests appear in the clipping.
A roundup of local items includes a Bedford county option bill filing, Indiana arrests for fraud in Indianapolis, medical emergencies in Frankfort, a suspected poisoning case in Lafayette, a record horse shoeing claim in Marion, deaths of Mrs. Archey and grave digger David Clancy, Newcastle’s dry day effects, a New Castle teacher fined for whipping a student, and arrests in Sullivan related to a murder investigation in Kentucky.
An eleven year old girl Grace Fultz of Royal Center Indiana writes a Christmas list asking for a locket and chain candy nuts and oranges and kindness for her sisters brother papa and mamma in a friendly note.
An eight year old girl writes a Christmas list to her friend Mildred Fultz asking for a doll a doll cab candy nuts and oranges as gifts for the holiday.
A brief note from Clarence Mackenfuss requests a magic lantern a pocket knife a pair of mittens and some nuts and candy sent to 514 with a friendly tone indicating a personal exchange.
A two year old requests a drum oranges a sled a rowing horse and a small hatchet in a note attributed to Fred LeIntosh of 34 Uhl Street. The draft list reflects a child’s wants framed in a dated street address.
Marshall McNagny and Clagstorn of Columbia City dissolve with partner Thomas Marshall retiring. Commerce Motor Truck of Detroit weighs moving its operations to Marion. Jeffersonville mail carrier James McCann robbed of a package. Terre Haute city bonds priced at 70 600 sold to Myers and Kiser of Indianapolis. Marion police discover a perfect penny die in a counterfeiters den. Mouore liquor law tests underway in Newcastle Ft Wayne and Bloomington. A petition for a special election is filed.
A seven year old named Otis McIntosh lists gifts including a drum roller skates shoes mittens a hatchet and a story book. The note also provides the address 34 Uhl Street.
A six year old boy writes to Santa listing gifts including a hobby horse horn drum a small cat nuts a Christmas tree candy and nuts for sister Marie plus a candy and nuts request. He mentions living on Tipton Street and inviting Santa to enter.
A reader requests gifts including a sied a large seventy five cent drum oranges candy nuts and a story book. The note is signed by Ora Mcintosh and lists 34 Uhl Street.
A ten year old boy, Herman Petrich, asks Santa for a raincoat to match his boots or an umbrella if not possible. He lists his address at 121 Washington street and adds a rain hat as well.
A young child identifies as Earl Thomas and lists desired gifts including a train of cars a play store and dishes. The note is signed with a street address 119 Washington Street and a farewell.
An eight year old writes a detailed Christmas list requesting a drum a sled a trunk boots a rain hat and coat a checkerboard and checkers a cannon and other items. The note reads with childlike enthusiasm for festive gifts.
A boastful sales pitch promises value and quality on all offerings. Shoppers are told every purchase will yield satisfaction due to fortified quality and prudent pricing.
During the panic last year 27 000 persons purchased steel stock shares.
Mrs. William H. Serig of 41 Fifth Street Wheeling West Virginia reports her daughter suffered colds and a severe cough last winter but was cured without a doctor after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Her son has avoided croup with timely use of the syrup, which is sold by W H Porter downtown.
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