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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
7
A testimonial from Mrs Laura Russell of London says she recovered from over 20 years of heart disease after using Dr Miles Heart Remedy. The ad claims weak heart action causes breathing problems and smothering spells and promises nerve and muscle strengthening with a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
Rev George W Blogette 83 died of heart failure at his Meridian street home after a brief illness He was a pioneer minister in the Eastern Indiana Conference of the Christian church Born in New York City he later taught school in Vermont before entering the ministry The note comes from Anderson Indiana
In Berlin Dr. Theo Barth, famed German patriot and editor, predicts Germany will move from absolutism to parliamentary rule. He argues the Reichstag lacks backbone, urging stronger popular will. a new chancellor or dissolution could trigger swift reform, while the Kaiser’s lip service will fade.
In Diana's diary the narrator critiques Kaiser Wilhelm II and Buelow, arguing the Kaiser’s death would not fix Germany and calling Buelow a mere diplomat. She notes rising debt and the Reichstag’s power to defund the chancellor, then shifts to playful newsroom anecdotes about a plan to court poets.
In Shelbyville on December 21, James Hill filed for divorce from Elizabeth Hill alleging domestic abuse including a pitchfork strike, buggy whip whipping, threats to shoot, and refusal to cook meals. He asserts ongoing misconduct and seeks dissolution of marriage through attorneys.
In Rochester on December 28 a rash of intoxicated men prompted police to arrest several. A brother of Sheriff Miller was picked up for drunkenness and jailed, and the sheriff then ordered further arrests, accusing a local "blind tiger" operation of preying on the town's sobriety.
Richmond December 28 It was hoped that granting a franchise would smooth city disputes and restore through traction freight service from Indianapolis to Dayton but this does not seem to be the case delaying expected service recovery and freight movement.
Col L S Shuler, Civil War veteran and well known Indiana citizen, died at his daughter Mrs Horace Comstock’s home 425 East Twelfth Street at age 83 after several weeks illness.
Judge Bagot weighs whether it is arceny for one person to take money sent to another by telegraph. Mrs Lula Morris of Pittsburg sues her sister in law Mrs Amanda Steinbaugh of this city for stealing 35 dollars.
Miss Mabel Adams of Chicago has been elected superintendent of Hope hospital in Ft Wayne succeeding Mrs E Gertrude Fournier who resigned recently. Adams has served as assistant superintendent at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago.
Mrs. Mary L. B. Duncan was granted a divorce from Dr. David B. Duncan pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Crawfordsville on charges of unduly familiarity with women in the congregation.
Shelbyville December 28 reports John Thompson, one of two Shelby township saloonkeepers, has sold his establishment amid fears that a county local option law or broader reform could be enacted within months.
Eight miles west of Petersburg at Nan Catt’s home an 11 year old boy Will Catt shot his 11 year old cousin Lloyd Catt in the back while aiming at a stump mark. Lloyd died from the wound.
The Milan Milling Company plant in Milan burned to the ground. Owner General John Heimsath of Napoleon and numerous farmers who stored wheat there suffer a $10,000 loss with no insurance.
Unidentified man found dead seven miles west of Wabash along the Ft. Wayne and Wabash Valley traction line. He appeared to have begun undressing and laying down to sleep when discovered. Local authorities investigate.
J Warren Smith of Indianapolis who was arrested at Columbus for passing fraudulent checks may be released on a suspended sentence.
Do the right thing if you have nasal catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at once and avoid cocaine in powders. The balm releases secretions inflaming nasal passages and throat unlike mercury medicines that merely dry them. A real remedy sold by druggists for 50 cents or by Ely Brothers New York.
A catalog of daily trains from St Louis and Toledo to New York and Kansas City with services to Toledo and St Louis, plus a westbound line to Toledo and a New York to St Louis route.
Joseph Wistner told Magistrate Scott he cannot move about the house because it is always full of women as his wife says. Mrs Wistner says he has been arrested four times before and forgives him. She accuses moonlight excursions with girls. he denies this and says he is tired of girls. The magistrate held him in 400 dollars for trial.
Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6 1886 in Toledo Ohio. Cure advertised as internal and blood acting. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The survey cites the Y M C A endowments and property valued around 22 million, a Wal ton master key unlocking 22 600 locks, 1907 railroad earnings at 840 589 764 and 1897 at 369 565 009 up 130 percent, tobacco revenue to the government near 50 million annually, Philippine imports about 31 million, and notes early pension adoption by eighteen railroads since 1898. It also notes the spread of Y M C A in counties and farm youth and a government test of corn stalk paper. Reformed spellers and nature fakers appear in a closing remark.
Club Breakfast 40cup Luncheon 80 Table de Hote Dinners 75c Music from 6 p m to 12 p m Every Room Has Bath European Plan Rates 1 50 per day on L W TULLER Prop M A SHAW Mgr
The fragment notes contracts renewals by rough riders, farmers, and anti race suicidists before March 6. It contrasts pyramids height and base area and cites a bookstore exchange about Dante and Who's Who in Chicago. It also recalls early 19th century England where over 200 offenses were death punishable, now reduced to four.
Mrs. A. M. Jones tripped on carpet on the stairs in Henwood Delaware December 28 and dropped a lit lamp. The flames were smothered after she rolled on the carpet and pulled down curtains. She remains in serious condition with nervous prostration but no broken bones.
ParTY proclaims Gold Medal Flour as very highest quality with Lavinia as a brief mention of endorsement or sample note.
Limited trains operate from multiple times in the morning and evening. Connect at Tipton with limited trains for Indianapolis, and make direct connections at Tipton for Muncie, Alexandria, Fairmount, Anderson, Middletown, and nearby stations except for the 11:00 p m service.
A health notice promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a reliable cure for colds and grip. It claims the medicine relieves lungs aids expectoration opens secretions and supports recovery with no narcotics making it safe for babies. Sold by W. H. Porter.
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