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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
7
The advertisement claims Grino Laxative Fruit Syrup provides lasting relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritating organs. It emphasizes that it does not nauseate nor gripe, is mild and pleasant, and urges remembering the name Orino while refusing substitutes.
James Delph, arraigned in Laporte circuit court before Judge J. C. Richter, pleads he killed his mother in law during a brainstorm. Prosecutor seeks death penalty as the act is charged as murder in the first degree with malice. Delph says his memory is blank and his lawyers argue temporary insanity.
Three cases opened in Porter circuit court Valparaiso seek perpetual restraining orders against the Chicago Lake Shore & South Bend Interurban by Western Union Telegraph, Postal Telegraph, and Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad for use of its voltage on parallel lines.
The Indiana appellate court denied Talbot’s petition for a rehearing regarding the disbarment conspiracy and subornation of perjury verdicts. The prior reversal of the court’s decision was noted, and Talbot’s separate rehearing request was rejected.
Mrs. Ida V. Moss sues Thomas M. Moss of the Indiana and Majestic vaudeville theaters and American Scenic theater and Big Spring Brook Amusement park for divorce and $35,000 alimony naming Nellie Niles as a readable foe in South Bend on December 15.
Indianapolis December 15 Philander H Fitz gerald paid 40000 into the superior court to settle suits involving the American Tribune New Colony Company and 66000 acres of Texas land ending long running Marion county cases.
In Morocco on December 15 the region enjoys free and unlimited buckwheat cakes made from home-grown grain. A large buckwheat crop was sown after flood-damaged corn areas, and despite a light harvest there is ample supply to meet growing demand.
A bill of exceptions for Ray Lamphere in the arson case tied to the Belle Gunness home fire was filed Monday in the Laporte circuit court as part of the appeal process. Lamphere was convicted for setting the blaze that consumed Mrs. Belle Gunness and her children.
Terre Haute December 15 report notes broomcorn brokers have cornered supply. A Paris firm was offered 120 dollars per ton for 1000 tons bought at 82 50. Paris offers up to 150 for first class brush and little is for sale at any price.
Mrs. Louis D. Smith in Terre Haute takes part in evaluating players, supervising tryouts and advising team president husband on season plans. She credits discovering Mordecai Brown after spotting him at the Rosedale mines, a rare female influence in the sport's early fortunes.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio pledges one hundred dollars for each catarrh case uncured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 1886. Company promotes internal remedy and testimonials. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A mosaic of dated notes mentions heat deep beneath the earth, early shipbuilding on Manhattan in 1618, Anna Gould and the De Sagan-De Castel lane, Wilbur Wright’s high flight on Friday the 13th, a caution about a loaded gun, wealth myths, a diner exchange, a raft wreck joke at a wedding, a New York to City Island monorail plan, Thanksgiving turkey questions, Bishop Dilwisch’s lightning rod achievement on June 15 1754.
Fort Wayne authorities announce government hay and grain expert H. B. McClure will visit on Saturday January 9 to deliver an address before a large Northeastern Indiana Hay and Dealers association meeting.
C Fenwick Reed an evangelist lies in Methodist Hospital Indianapolis for throat trouble attributed to hazing aimed at a peer. He says the injuries resulted from DePauw students in Greencastle six weeks earlier.
Bloomington December 15 Monroe county farmers express optimism for a fine wheat crop as corn in southern Indiana benefits from recent showers improving prospects across the area.
Bedford reports the town police cornered and killed a mad dog after it bit farmer Martin Coulter and several dogs. The pursuit occurred Monday afternoon as officers and dogs chased the animal through the area.
The Eagles of Wabash announce a forthcoming rally featuring W. J. Bryan to raise funds and eliminate the theatre debt. The community event aims to draw supporters and boost finances for the Eagles' venue.
The piece discusses who wrote Casey at the Bat with Ernest Thayer and George D Vys cited along with De Wolf Hopper and a note on the poem’s immortality. It also mentions other antiquated topics and social tips like fashion, laundry, and recipe ideas while noting changing dress colors and home practices.
Three or four stone marbles in the tea kettle prevent calcium deposits on copper or nickel. A ten percent sulphur ointment relieves itching. After scrubbing with soap and water and drying, apply the ointment. Old fashioned belts and quaint buck. details cut off.
Loganport residents report lasting relief from kidney troubles with Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Andrew Brenner of 1821 Toledo St recalls her daughter's successful recovery after typhoid fever and kidney weakness, noting no recurrence since 1897. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. price 50 cents.
The notice advertises breakfast 40cup and Lauceeon 50 along with Table de Hote dinners 75c. Music from 6 p.m. to midnight. Every room has bath. European plan rates at $1.50 per day. Proprietor L. W. Tuller and manager M. A Shaw.
In case of a burn or scald apply Chamberlains Salve on a soft cloth to relieve pain almost instantly and aid healing without leaving a scar. Sold by W Porter, druggist.
In effect December 6 1908 trains depart interurban stations for Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and other points at 6 05 am 7 35 am 10 05 am 2 05 pm 4 05 pm 7 35 pm 8 55 pm 11 05 pm with Delphi Lafayette and intermediate points at 6 40 am 7 55 am 9 10 am 11 10 am 1 10 pm 3 10 pm 5 40 pm 7 40 pm 9 40 pm 1 10 pm Car at 8 55 pm connects Peru with Fort Wayne limited and the 11 05 pm car runs to Boyd Park only Freight service improved between Fort Wayne Logansport and Lafayette Eastbound 8 10 am 1 30 pm Westbound 8 10 am 3 00 pm.
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