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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
3
A regional retailer promotes cost cutting for customers by offering price cuts and bulk deals at its stores. The campaign highlights low prices on everyday items and targeted discounts to attract budget minded shoppers.
New York December 14 Baseball club presidents managers and players from across the country gathered at the Waldorf Astoria as the National league met its annual session and the row over minor leagues and ticket sales cooled. Major and minor leagues staged a joint meeting in a show of goodwill while balking at delaying action until January’s national commission.
Mrs. Alice Baker hosted a social evening on Erie Avenue with cards and prizes awarded to Miss Esther Herron Mrs. John Fairchild George Kessling and Charles Sellers. Attendees included the Hickmans Bevans Sellers Herron Fairchilds Berkshire Bishop Henderson Ferguson Kessling and Misses Gladys Esther Herron Opal Sellers plus the Zella Lesh and Rice households Ike Yost T. L. Moore and families and Ethel Hardy.
Logan Isabella Emma of Galveston and James Lafayette Swain of Kentland received a marriage license yesterday afternoon and wed at the bride's home. Hazel Patterson wed Albert Cassabe in a ceremony at the bride's home conducted by Rev. E C Dunn. The newlyweds plan a brief wedding trip to Indianapolis and will reside on Sea Avenue. the bride formerly worked for Harry Tritt.
Democratic lawmakers gathered in Indianapolis to discuss candidates for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat. Kistler and Kleckner were mentioned among attendees. John Connor of Delphi visited the city yesterday to see old friends.
Regular meeting of Loraine County Council No 10 Daughters of Liberty at two. Eel River Lodge No 417 I C O F meets tonight with work in the second degree. Missionary societies at Broadway M E and Ninth Street Christian churches meet tomorrow and today respectively. Ladies Social Club Cumberland Presbyterian meets at 2:30 PM. Penny Club Pythian Sisters meets this afternoon.
The Y M C A sets Thursday noon sessions at Western Motor Works with Rev J W Felthouse and singers Lucy and Mur phy. Wednesday noon features talk by N W enning and singing by Mrs Benning. Friday noon speaker planned for Panhandle shops.
Lucy Koon has accepted a position at Tritt's drug store, joining the local retail team to handle customer service and front counter duties. Her appointment reinforces the store's service focus and community presence.
The North erp Hospital for the Insane board of trustees met at Longcliff to transact routine business. Walter H. Zahrt of Fort Wayne, newly appointed by Governor Hanby to fill Congressman Henry Barnhart’s vacancy, attended his first meeting. Trustees Dr Slick of Mishiwaka and W A Morris of Frankfort arrived yesteryear and dined with Superintendent Verflinger after early morning Cliff visit.
Mrs Evaline Hardy widow of Capt Alexander Hardy died this morning at 4 30 at her residence on Burlington avenue and Main street she was 76 and long a county resident She is survived by one son Edward Hagdy The funeral will be Thursday morning at Woodville the cortege leaves the residence at 8 am Also noted is the funeral of Edgar A Hobaugh two months old son of Mr and Mrs Cyrus H Hobaugh held this morning on Pleasant Grove street Rev Felthouse officiating Interment in Mt Hope
The girls teams played two games last evening at the YMCA gym. Captain Mildred Walters led the winning lineup which included Helen Martin, Helen Brandt, Josephine McIntosh, Bertha Ferguson, Grace Searight, Janet Schultz, Floy Champe, and Cladys Kern.
The Hon. Charles T. Hernley, who helped organize the local industrial association two years ago, was in the city yesterday. He has located several factories for Peru and is seeking a site for the Pike Adding Machine Company of Orange, New Jersey, and discussed the matter with city officials.
Peter Martin and George Keifer of Huntington and J. A. Beck of Peru met in the city to arrange installing a giant crusher in the old Keep ert lime kilns. Beck coordinated for Wabash side tracks.
Mrs Earl C Shigley travels to Muncie to spend several days away from home. The brief trip is for a short visit and relaxation.
In Indianapolis in December 15 a bulldog was accepted as part payment on divorce alimony. Burt Kling owed Mrs. Dora Brantlinger $25, and, lacking funds, offered his dog as full settlement. Judge Remster approved the unusual arrangement, concluding the deal in court.
First prize is a racing coaster with spring steel runners. Second prize an air gun with walnut stock finished nickel plated. Third prize a Scroll Law set with craft instructions. Fourth prize a boys book titled Sturdy and Strong. First ten best answers receive rewards.
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