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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
3
Indiana Union Traction urges careful handling for rapid delivery of shipments. The notice stresses prompt service while maintaining safety.
Congregations were surprised as Rev. Barton B. Bigler preached at the Baptist church and Rev. A A Mainwaring spoke at the First Presbyterian church. Bigler discussed Milton coins and Mainwaring preached on why men do not hear God. Mrs Nelson W Bennini and Mrs Bert Winter sang a duet. F Strouse returned to duties at the Vandalia yard office after funeral leave in Rockville.
National W R C correspondent Mrs Burns of Memphis credits Vinol with restoring health after a severe cold caused nervous breakdown. The letter praises Vinol for increasing appetite curing cough and nervousness and notes its cod liver oil absence of oil and added tonic iron. Porter druggist Logansport endorses Vinol and offers money back if unsatisfied.
Special to the Reporter details William Nelson Cromwell a dominant but secretive figure in finance and law. The piece sketches his early life as a bookkeeper, his rise through firm deals with J. Pierpont Morgan, and his role in big national ventures while noting his wealth, influence, and controversial reputation. It cites his work with the National Tube Company and Panama matters, ending with a salute to his patriotism and power.
Frank C. Price, a Vandalia conductor, is taking a short layoff for a few days. The leave is described as temporary with an expected quick return to duty.
Kingsville Texas December 14 William J Bryan denies plans to move to Texas, saying Nebraska suits us. He notes intend to buy land in the lower Rio Grande valley to grow citrus and other fruits and to spend two to three months there each winter. He praises ranch to farm conversion and irrigation developments along the valley.
The Lafayette Dramatic club to present The Dictator on December 17. Albert Musser of Hartford City seeks a pardon for murder. Gilbert R. Call of Anderson dies. Four Hungarian Jeffersonville labourers fight. two stabbed. Turner public schools closed due to typhus epidemic. Peru Elks plan Christmas aid. W H Robbins and daughter Jessie injured by Big Four train. William Pig of Dugger returns after being reported killed in Colorado. Rev F A Morrow to lead Morocco Baptist church. Verne Siple missing. owed 1668.04. Capt A B Crampton invited to Indiana monument dedication at Vicksburg. Thirty candidates at Wabash College. captaincy to be chosen. Ashel Cunningham elected IU captain for 1909. First National Bank of Fortsville reorganized with 25000 capital. Princeton public schools mark ninety-second Indiana anniversary. John Nash wins prize on Dorsetts sheep at Chicago show. George Little Noblesville attempts suicide in presence of family.
P. E. Carroll takes over the baggage master duties at Vandalia station while L. S. Trout, the regular baggage man, is absent due to illness.
A reader contest offers prizes including a racing coaster with spring steel runners and an air gun with walnut stock. Other rewards feature a scroll saw set, story books by G A Henty, a decorated sled, additional candy boxes, and a parlor game for girls.
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