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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

5

Youth Eludes Sheriff After Beating Allegations In Indiana

Sylvester Gerhart seventeen escaped as an indictment looms for brutalizing his mother. He stole his mother's best buggy, fired a revolver toward her home, and fled westward while a bench warrant followed Sheriff Lindley. The case, tied to prior juvenile court involvement, marks a violent pattern as authorities seek to capture him before term end.

Kokomo Ind Sylvester Gerhart Lindley Gerhart Gerhar

Portrait of Mr. A. D. McMix Delayed for Signature

Announcement that the long promised full portrait of Mr. A. D. McMix is postponed to tomorrow for him to finish a signed article. The publisher promises McMix’s memoirs will fascinate and entertain readers with travel feats and unique records. Tomorrow will reveal the complete portrait and writings.

Tomor Mr. McMix McMix

Boy Rescued From Train by Quick-Think Neighbor

Eight year old Willie Morris rode down Lawtons Hill near Pottsville Pennsylvania when his sled broke and toppled over a fifty foot railroad cut. The sled shattered but the boy clung to it and escaped serious harm as a passenger train neared. witness Joseph Flannery leapt forward and pulled him clear at the last moment, sparing a likely tragedy.

Pottsville Willie Morris Lawton’s Pensylvania Railroad Company Joseph Flannery

Temperance groups delay spring election campaign

Local temperance forces will not begin their fight against saloons immediately. They plan to wait until spring and monitor the results of other elections before acting.

Thistles and dandruff cure claim with Herpicide

An advertisement argues dandruff and hair loss stem from a germ on the scalp and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the sole product that kills the germ. It claims permanent relief requires eradicating the cause and invites readers to request a sample by mail from Detroit Michigan.

Newbro Herpicide Detroit Mich K. C. Tritt

Reporter prints first authentic photo of Mr A Dennis M Mix

The Daily Reporter shows a photo claiming to be Mr A Dennis M Mix to distinguish him from Mr A D MecMix. editors warn of potential error and promise to print Mr A D MecMix's picture tomorrow to avoid confusion between similarly named individuals.

A. D. McMix Mr. McMix Mr. A Dennis M’mix A. D. MeMix MecMix M’mix Daily Reporter

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages Listing

John Thornburg transfers lots 27 and 28 in Logansport to Charlies H. Thornburg for 300 dollars. Carp C Casteaux transfers to John T. Clary and wife on lot 37 in Sarah M Tipton addition Logansport for 3200 dollars. Eva B Moss and others sell parts of sec 28 Adams township to Lida J Smith for 1 dollar. Frank M Million and wife to Ella Million and others for part east 1 2 ne 1 4 sec 28 Jefferson township for 150 dollars. Frank M Million and wife to Charles Million for part garte 1 2 ne 1 4 sec 28 Jefferson township. Three real estate mortgages totaling 1857 dollars filed. Five real estate mortgages released totaling 3700 dollars.

John Thornburg Charlies H. Thornburg Josephus Atkinson Logansport Carp C. Casteaux John T. Clary Sarah M. Tipton Market Street Twentieth Street Eva B. Moss Lida J. Smith Part East Adams Frank M Ella Million Etux Jefferson Charles Million Jefferson Township

Deny sale of Ben-Hur line in Indiana

Crawfordsville ind dec 31 officers and directors of the Ben Hur traction line say the line was not sold to the McGowan syndicate as reported a directors meeting in Indianapolis yielded no mention of a sale Mr Hughes of the Chicago Electrical Installation company seen as owner or lien holder of 51 percent of stock did not discuss the reported sale

Crawfordsville Ind Ben- Hur Traction Ben-Hur McGowan Syndicate Indianapolis Hughes Chicago Electrical Installation Company

Chickens Reported Missing Across Adamsboro Farms

Tom Bassham of Adamsboro reports theft of several chickens. Several other farmers say coops have been visited by thieves, indicating a spate of poultry thefts in the area.

Tom Bassham Adamsboro

Labor in Indiana Hails Success and Plans Next Campaign

Indianapolis central labor union votes to continue political activity statewide. The group cited past campaigns with labor sending a special train and Samuel Gompers to oppose the Republican ticket, influencing the governor's race and Taft's Indiana showing. Leaders forecast broader organizing and upcoming city elections will spur expansion.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Central Labor Union Organized Labor Indiana State Federation of Labor Samuel Gompers James E. Watson Taft Indiana Central Labor Union Labor

Two Cars Hit Man in Brooklyn Street Accident

Thomas Gallagher, 69, salesman of 1660 Monroe Ave, was struck by a northbound streetcar on Fourth Ave at Ninth St then run over by a southbound car. He escaped with a broken arm and scalp wound, aided by Policeman Palmer and Dr. McRae, and did not file a complaint.

New York Thomas Callagher Monroe Avenue Gallagher Fourth Avenue Ninth Street Gallgher Palmer Fifth Street Dr. McRae

Millions of Letters That Went Astray

The Fourth Assistant Postmaster General's annual report shows over 13 million pieces mailed to the dead letter office in the year. About 11 million mailed domestically, 2 million from abroad. More than 7.6 million returned to senders. Over 1 million contained valuables. Checks and drafts valued at 2,206,000 dollars. currency about 67,000 dollars. Only 47,000 letters could be restored. Around a million post cards undeliverable were destroyed.

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J O B Sees McMix Almost in Public Frisson

A junior office boy reports on McMix who avoids scrutiny as the city editor considers his seven act and a draft of his appearance. The boy recalls a tense scene when McMix hid his face and told the editor to send the boy away. A caricature photo of McMix is noted.

Marys Tips and Home Remedies for Comfort and Cookery

A collection of domestic guidance covers hair care with a scent cap and sachet powder, evening baths to aid insomnia, warm bedchambers, and ventilation. It also warns on frying fish to keep flesh firm and presents a traditional English Christmas pudding recipe with suet, flour, dried fruit, spices, eggs, and brandy boiled in a cloth.

It costs less than two cents to collect each dollar

A compact assertion notes the cost of collecting each dollar of internal revenge as under two cents, signaling a critical view of efficiency in financial or punitive processes.

Brush Untangling Tip Uses Alcohol To Help Hair

A short note suggests applying a small amount of alcohol on the brush to aid in straightening tangled hair. The guidance implies a quick grooming trick for frizz and knots.

Leiter coal fire sees heads of family and wife on scene

Ill millionaire Ziegler Leiter and his wife Juliettte Williams lead the emergency response as workers battle a mine fire threatening Leiter coal properties. Leiter helps amid heat and smoke while his wife staffs a hospital tent at the shaft mouth tending exhausted firefighters.

Ziegler Ill Leiter Chicago

Advertiser's vocation and remedy for talent gaps

The note argues that anyone can be a good advertiser with proper training. It emphasizes that skill, not vocation, determines success and that improvement is possible through guidance. It urges embracing advertising as a craft anyone can master.

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Sherif Sheriff Mother Ture Mr. A. D. Me Mr. MeMix A.D. McMix Boy Dennis M'Mix A. Dennis M'Mix Seth M. Velsey Abstract, Loan and Insurance Office Ben-Hur Line McGowan Indiana Union Junor Ofis Sitty Curtin Foley MeMix Johny Mary Ae Ceres Japan Eiter Help Joe Leiter Olumbia Elks’ Building White & Butler 12Th Street G. W. Cogley Insurance and Real Estate Broadway Foley’s Grocery Andrew Brenner W. E. Mackenfiel Panhandle Peru Wallace
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