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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
3
The advertisement promotes Gloria silk umbrellas for ladies and men with German silver pearl handles and Directoire boxwood finishes. Specials include 5 for $5, pre priced items around $2 to $5, with detachable cases and suitcase packing. Children’s umbrellas offered in black and color varieties.
The speaker claims money can stretch further than rubber and urges trying Christmas shopping at their store. They tout a large new line of merchandise to aid the stretching process.
A dealer advertises dolls cabs chairs rockers beds tables wagons sleds desks blackboards velocipedes magic lanterns electric and steam engines mechanical toys games books skates dishes drums toy chests hand cars hobby horses pianos trunks trains and more at 50c and 98c. Goods may be reserved with free delivery and low prices, urging readers to bring business.
Chicago reports negotiations toward a huge theatrical trust with headquarters in New York. Promoters Charlies Froham, Al Hayman, Kian and Erlanger, William Harris, and Samuel F. Nixon plan to control $60 million in theatre property across the nation. They hold stakes in major venues from New York to San Francisco and would steer bookings through vast networks, pending week-end commitments.
Embalmer P. J. Hursen of 989 West Madison street accuses Chicago undertakers of inflating coffin prices from a $50 to $60 cost to $200 or more, aided by a large number of local firms. He cites display ads and says families pay inflated sums during bereavement. The Chicago Undertakers' Association plans a December 14 meeting at the Masonic Temple to discuss the charges and possible action.
At the Nelson Tonight Aubrey Stock Co December 14 Demetral vs Lewis wrestling match. December 16 The Talk of New York at the Broadway Vaudeville afternoon and night. At the Crystal At the Ark moving pictures continuous show.
A group of residents including Mildred Elaine Jo Smith Martha Jem ma Littlefield Loren Atwood John Conroy Lulu Wells Sadie Livermore Arthur V. Gibson F J Francis Lee Myers A J Thornton Al McGarry and Joe Simons appear in the society column as listed acquaintances and neighbors in the community roster.
Canton lodge No. 1% I C O F elected officers at the Wednesday meeting. Captain T J Berndt lieutenant James Fergus ensign John Barron clerk J C Goldsberry accountant W F Perndt and trustee for three years C H Grove were named.
A collage of briefs from Indiana recounts deaths by suicide, injuries from streetcar accidents, dryness in Tipton County, temperance activity in Noblesville, a fraud suspect in Brazil, damages awarded in Ripley County, robberies in Westfield, church fund-raising in Bloomington, a foundered elderly farmer in Richmond, a fatal fire at Kruzan block in Brazil, a murder case in Shelburn, a shooting injury in Indianapolis, a recovering miner in Mooresville, and election history in Elkhart gleaned from the era’s state dispatches.
Blaine Patton a former Shortridge high school student in Indianapolis was chosen as captain of the Wabash College track squad highlighting his leadership role.
The Nelson Theatre presents The Maid and the Monster a psychological drama warned to frighten nervous or heart‑troubled patrons away. To counter the terror the management offers five dollars to the homeliest man in the audience with a Saturday matinee featuring A Deserted Bride and a Saturday night showing For its Mother's Sake.
Strangler Lewis reports from St Paul he is in top shape and aims to take the championship belt from Demetral the Greek Demon in a two falls out of three catch as catch can bout with strangle holds barred. Ladies admitted free with a paid ticket as part of the promotion at the Nelson next Monday night.
New Yorkers praised The Talk of New York which stayed four months at Knickerbocker theatre. The sequel to Forty Five Minutes from Broadway follows Kid Burns as he becomes a race track plunger with fresh patter and a witty cast led by Stanley H. Mooore.
Miss Lucy Uhl reports from Naples she is enjoying her European tour under Mrs Yerken of Grand Rapids. She expects to spend Christmas in Milan and New Year in Paris with two months remaining in Paris.
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