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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

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County Council Grants Funds to Replenish Depleted County Accounts

The county council met at the courthouse to approve replenishing appropriations for year end. Funds allocated include Court House and Jail 535.94 and highways 1715.55 with other small items. The session touched routine bills and farmer complaints before adjourning for the year as a new board is set to form January 4 with Frank Davis taking office.

Court House Bob” Barnett Frank Davis

Thumb Injury At Panhandle Shops Risks Amputation

John Morgan son of Silas Morgan employed at the Panhandle shops dropped a drawbar knuckle on his thumb Saturday morning. The blow bashed the member so severely that it is thought it will have to be amputated.

John Morgan Silas Morgan

Drainage meeting set for Kankakee swamp lands

Local marsh landowners around the Kankakee swamps are notified of a meeting in Chicago next month to discuss a drainage project.

Kankakee Chicago

Bradley Head of Trades Assembly elects officers

At a Sunday meeting of the Trades Assembly, officers were elected. P. T. Bradley becomes president, Dora Smith as vice president, C. L. Clugston as financial secretary, P. Smith as recording and corresponding secretary, A. Halstead as treasurer, M. Gust as sergeant at arms, with J Klein and M. Gust as trustees. Delegates noted Longwell & Cummings unionizing and discussed the Buck Stove contempt case sentencing of Gompers and allies, showing broad support for the leaders.

Trades Assembly P. T. Bradley Plumbers Dora Smith Woman's Label League C.L. Clugston Electrical Workers P. Smith Cigarmakers A. Halstead Tailors M. Gust Brewery J Klein William Whipple A. J. West Longwell & Cummings Washington, D. C Gompers John Mitchell Morrison Wer Buck Stove and Range Company

Move to Hold Special Election Sparks Dry County Effort in Delphi

The Delphi movement aims to trigger a local option vote to close saloons, led by Rev. George Hicks and Prof. O. O. Whitnéck who spoke at several churches. Delphi and Carroll county show a trend toward a dry victory, with ministers confident of meeting signature thresholds. Meanwhile Indiana gears up for inaugurations as Thomas R. Marshall prepares to take office January 11 with Frank J. Hall, James Bingham, Fred A. Sims, and others beginning new terms.

Carroll County Delphi Sundey George Hicks South Bend O. O. Whitnéck Terre Haute Delphi Deer Creek Nothng State House Thomas R. Marshall Supreme Court Hanly Goovernor Marshall Frank J. Hall Propylaeum James Bingham Fred A. Sims John C. Billheimer Oscar Hadley J. L. Peetz Peetz Robert J. Aley Fassett A. Cotton Quincy A. Myers Fifith Judicial District

Farewell Banquet Scheduled for Judge Myers Tonight

The Cass County Bar Association plans a secretive farewell banquet at the Murdock Hotel dining hall at eight o clock to honor Judge Quincy A Myers. A summons to appear and show cause was served last week, and defense preparations filled Sunday. The event features speeches and humorous toasts with a lavish menu expected to please attendees.

Cass County Bar Association Murdock Hotel Summon Bar Association Puck Myers

Hundred Men For Every Job Disgusted In West Return Home

Ora Schafer returns to Logansport after a month in California with his mother and sister. He says Los Angeles is crowded with workers for every opening, and many live with pawned belongings while seeking room and board. He reports locals willing to work for board for survival, and is glad to return home.

Ora Schafer California Schafer Los Angeles Logansport

Haney Donates 6000 In Gold Bonds To Home for the Friendless

W E Haney gave the Home for the Friendless a Christmas gift of 6000 in gold bearing government bonds. He was shown through the home by Ch S Rice and expressed a strong impression. He asked that the gift be kept secret.

W. E. Haney Ch. S. Rice

First Car Ride for 82 Year Old Galveston Man

Jack Martin of Galveston aged eighty two took his first car ride last Saturday to Kekomo. He had not seen that city since it was a village of 4,000 inhabitants.

Jack Martin Galveston Kekomo

Court actions seek partition and monetary claims

Henry W. Flanagan filed suit in circuit court against John S and others seeking partition of real estate. Gaar Scots End Company sues Andrew P Krouse and Milton Krouse and others for 100 dollars.

Henry W. Flanagan John S&s. Flanagan Gaar Scots End Company Andrew P. Krouse Milton Krouse

Williams Trial: Harry Williams Charged with Assault

Harry Williams was arraigned before Judge Smith on an assault charge. Complainants Lizzie Ice and Frances Smith allege he insulted and grabbed them on Saturday night on Michigan Avenue after they say he was invited to accompany them home.

Harry Williams

Riddick Withdraws From Pulaski School Superintendent Race

Mrs. Hattie Riddick of Winamac dropped from the county race for Pulaski county school superintendent. The office was awarded to H. A. Rogers after defeating J. S. Ale on the first ballot.

Hattie Riddick Winamac Pulaski County H. A. Rogers J. S. Ale

Lawless Pranks Plague Wisconsin Campus

Madison reports rising student lawlessness since the university opened. Sophomores burglarize homes seeking freshmen, sometimes targeting girls with humiliation pranks. More than 300 private homes were entered last week as furniture was wrecked and chaos spread.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin

Souder Loses Suit Over Store Charges at Lake Cicott

In the case of Simon Lentz versus Dr C L Souder the court ruled for the plaintiff for 58.43 dollars. An employee of Souder had bought goods on credit at Lentz's store and charged them to Souder with his permission. Souder later refused to pay and Lentz filed suit to recover the amount.

Simon Lentz Lake Cicott C. L. Souder Souder Lentz Lontz

Eleven Days Roundup of Oddities in Urban Finds

A fragmented note reports a peculiar event on a Saturday at a residence along Side Path. The tale mentions a clever idea linked to creatine and a person named Toa Fshodome, with no clear context or outcomes.

Toa Fshodome Jeu

Bonfire Sparks Destroy Dykeman Barn North of College Hill

A barn on the Dykeman farm near College Hill burned yesterday around 7:30 am after sparks from a nearby bonfire ignited the stored hay. Firefighters could not reach water due to distance, and several tons of hay plus farm implements were lost. The barn, owned by Judge D. D. Dykeman, suffered about $2,000 in damage.

Dykeman College Hill D. D. Dykeman

Officers Installed by Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen

At the Ben Hur quarters the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen installed officers for the ensuing years. Past master J. A. Zanger, worthy master Charles McCall, vice master George Martin, financier William H. Jones, secretary D. W. Jackson. Jackson elected as delegate to the next biennial convention in Columbus, Ohio.

Ben Hur Hah Brotherhood of Railroad J. A. Zanger Charles McCall George Martin William H. Jones D. W. Jackson Columbus

Christmas business boom in Royal Centre merchants

Royal Centre merchants report the holiday season was the greatest financially with Santa delivering to every home. Local residents and visitors from Logansport Star City and Wabash were seen socializing as a thriving town celebrated holidays and visitors in a bustling community.

Royal Centre Santa Claus Ethel Beamer Logansport W. I. Kramer Gangner Medaryville Bob Nelson William Fagler Star City Hamilton S.J. Nelson Beamer Keys John Beckley Mr. Matlock South Bend

Largest bear shot in Bradford County ends chase in cave

A 300 pound bear, the biggest of the season in this region, was slain near Indiangrave after a trek by George Casasen and a Wilkesbarre hunting party. Tracks were found Wednesday, and the bear was finally killed after Casasen used a torch and rifle to corner it.

Wilkesbarre George Casasen North Mehoopany Bradford County Indiangrave Mehoopany

Warning system for trespassers on tracks to curb walking

Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction officials implement a new warning method. Motormen carry red Warning envelopes containing a brief letter about the danger and the law broken when pedestrians walk the tracks. The practice often yields immediate attention as walkers receive and read the messages.

Fort Wayne Wabash Valley Traction

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