01 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
1
The article recalls earthquakes felt in Logansport with no recorded damage past events. It notes the October 21 1895 quake at 5 10 am waking residents, compares to Charleston 1896, and mentions earlier tremors in 1880s and a gas-well scare tied to quakes.
Dayton C. Smith a barber at John Wall's shop 2 Sycamore Street had his right index finger severely slashed while shaving a customer. He turned quickly when spoken to and struck the razor against the chair causing a deep cut that bled freely. He sought treatment and the wound was dressed.
Jesse D. Hinman and Madge Morri son were married yesterday in St. Louis. The former Longcliff employee couple had both resigned some time ago. Friends did not suspect the reason.
Panhandle train No. 20 struck and instantly killed hardware merchant Gidley yesterday at Hevron.
The electric light station whistle awakened everyone, startling OVAL GENTE and the entire crowd in the square. Residents paused as the sound echoed through the streets, marking a sudden moment of alertness in the night.
Whistles sounded as crowds celebrated the arrival of the new year at midnight. Times and places not specified in readable text.
Charles Lybrook of Royal Centre is appointed county surveyor succeeding J A Beale with deputy Luther Zinn. Demographic shifts mark a transition in county government from Republican to Democratic as Frank Davis moves into Bob Barnett’s former commissioners seat. Private offices reorganized while other posts such as prosecutor treasurer and coroner remain with incumbents. The piece notes New Year festivities and local visits amid a calm, whimsical scene in Royal Centre Indiana.
Jury commissioners Julius Lienemann and James Porter drew names for the January term circuit court. Four Eel township men were selected for the petit jury and two for the grand jury. The grand jury is expected to be called shortly after the term opens next Monday morning.
J S Tuttle the tea and coffee man is seriously ill at his home 1507 High Street. Attending doctors say his general breakdown is due to overwork and it will be some time before he can resume his work.
Dozens of watch parties lit the city with revelry last night as the Elks held a grand banquet for wives, children, and sweethearts. The Kreuzberger hall hosted the Deutscher Verein with a rich program, while the Elks banquet drew about 500 attendees and featured vaudeville acts, a Warren G. Sayre address, and late dancing. The Masonic Temple hosted a United R. K. of P. New Year ball with Byerly Johnson providing music, and the Eagles held a fifth annual ball at Bogies hall with Matt Miller’s orchestra leading the dances until 2 am.
Judge M B Larry Senator Frank s Kistler and Julius F Lienemann will attend the annual Jackson club banquet next Thursday in Lafayette. The event marks Andrew Jackson's birthday anniversary and draws over 500 prominent Democrats from across the state.
Residents in East End and West Side report great satisfaction with the new lights now illuminated downtown and in the North area. The plant's machinery is largely installed and the active section provides excellent service.
Miss Leona Schloss of West Broadway and Brown streets lost a gold watch on Wednesday. She reported it to the Reporter, placed a small ad for fifteen cents, and by noon Canon, a barber on Race Street, reported finding and returning the watch. Moral: advertise in the Reporter. it pays.
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