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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
3
Reproducing signature Gloria silk umbrellas for ladies and men in boxwood Directoire handles. Specials list prices from $1.00 to $5.00 with variations in silk quality, finishes, and demonstrations of detachable, suitcase friendly designs. Also a large assortment of children’s umbrellas in black and color options.
The ad proclaims money can stretch further than rubber and invites shoppers to try at Havi kind & Co. The store touts a large line of cheaper goods with 50c and 98c Hill Climber toys, along with furniture, lamps, pottery, and more. Free delivery and goods set aside emphasize low prices and customer focus.
In Minneapolis on December 12 Levi Merrick Stewart nicknamed Elder Stewart celebrated his eighty first birthday and recalled receiving over 100 marriage proposals, all prompted by wealth. He says his bank account kept him single and childless, though he has an appetite, and insists money mattered more than marrying.
A listing of church services across unions and congregations. Dunker Mission at Union Sunday school hall on North Side with morning Sunday school and two sermons. Cumberland Presbyterian on West Broadway with morning and evening services. First Church of Christ Scientists at North and Ninth with Sunday school and midweek services. First Presbyterian with sermon by Barton B. Bigler. Wheatland Avenue M E with multiple services, junior and Epworth activities, revival starting January 3 1909. Universalist Church with Sunday school and sermon. Broadway M E with morning and evening services led by Rev John C White and Women’s Home Missionary Society. Market Street M E with morning and evening services and music by the choir and special pieces.
Rev Herbert Yevell responded to the Christian Scientists open letter. He did not attack the creed but offered his view on religious schools of thought. He criticized Christian Science as lacking first class minds and dismissed its influence on rational belief.
Crescent club members organize a Christmas dance for December 22 at Stettiner hall. The event will draw young society people from the city and beyond with 100 invitations issued. Smith, Artis & Kerner of South Bend provide music. Refreshments accompany intermission then dancing through the night.
Mrs. George Lynas of 810 Broadway will exhibit seven Angora cats at the ninth annual Heresford Cat club of America show to be held next week at the Coliseum Annex in Chicago. She aims to win prizes with Persian cats also in her collection and will offer the felines for sale at the event.
The local lodge of Daughters of Rebekah hosted lodges from Marion Elwood and Lucerne. Two candidates were initiated, a banquet followed, and dancing capped the evening. The Elwood lodge with 52 members and Marion with 35 attendees joined Lucerne in the event. Bertha Logan and Rosa Neff were initiated by their respective degree teams. Mrs Andrews of Lafayette attended as a guest.
Wilson Oliver, son of the late Phi lander Oliver, will receive 1574 dollars from county funds, with guardians appointed by attorney George Fun. Guardians will manage a 1000 dollar Modern Woodmen policy, 500 dollars from the Panhandle relief fund, and 70 dollars in wages from the Panhandle company.
San Luis Potosi consul George A Backlin Jr cautions Americans seeking work in Mexico. He cites German youths who study Spanish aboard ship and stressing the need for solid language training, discipline, and preparedness to improve earnings and employability in Spanish speaking markets.
The notice lists prizes including first prize a racing coaster with spring steel runners, second a nickel plated air gun with walnut stock, third a scroll saw with project plans, and several books by G. A. Henty, plus candy and a parlor game as later prizes.
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