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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
8
From Diana's Diary Maudine Marshmallow, set to wed a rich Arkansas suitor the Hon. Hank Ske ricks, plans a fashionable church ceremony. The narrator, invited as maid of honor, notes Maudine's bloom and hints at a payoff after the wedding.
The City in Brief lists a mix of small ads and social items. It notes Eva Hellopeter from Wabash visiting, Miss Mariel Miller visiting Bertha Levinson and departing for Indianapolis, plus Clara Williamson leaving for Marquette to teach. It mentions a farm auction, horse shipments, hog shipments, births, illnesses, and various rental and business notices.
A brief notice emphasizes the value of one dollar for access to an exhibition. Language suggests a promotional line about appreciation and the chance to view items outside a showcase, attributed to Otto's syndicate.
A brief quote features Josh Wise railing against laziness and wealth, declaring that a man who shirks labor cries out against the rich.
All sizes and widths praised with patent leather ladies shoes marketed at 1.50 dollars during a great syndicate sale at the Otto store. The offer highlights fine sheen shoes priced below typical costs.
The town buzzes over a sales event offering ladies' shoes from the Otto syndicate. Prices range from $1 to $5 with sizes 3 to 4%, presenting the latest styles and a wide discount that has residents debating bargains.
Chester Horn and family visit Alfred Gibson in Ida ville while Ira Taylor and wife from Chicago spend a few hours in the city visiting friends. Edward J. Waters leaves for Michigan University to resume studies, and Ralph Stevens with Jason Cohee head back to Wabash College tomorrow. Members of Kokomo’s colored K P lodge plan a banquet and dance tomorrow evening.
Grover Miller of Peru visited last evening. Ss. G. Smith, carrier No. 3, returns after illness. Carl Ferguson leaves for Yale to resume studies. Cc. H. Houser of Young America visits Fountain county relatives. Charles Brown and wife plan a Chicago trip. Freeda Douglas ill with lung fever. Vincent McKee goes to Indianapolis for two weeks with his sister. Harvey Wilson and wife back from Kokomo visit. A. T. Bowen & Co. bank pays interest on funds left 3 or more months. Matinees at Crystal 5 cents for all under 15. Coyle and Murphy return to Lake Forest College. Grace Wilkinson and Jean Murray depart for Washington to Miss Smallwood's school. Nell and Louise Rann return to Kokomo after visit with Mrs Rogers. Carey Stevens departs for English studies at Wabash after vacation. Marguerite Richardson returns home from Anderson. Mrs. C. E. Porter and daughter return to Madison after visit with Mrs Carrie Plank. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Morris return to Frankfort after visits with sisters. Mrs. Fred G. Ruess of Grand Junction returns home from holidays with Gehrking family. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shope of Missouri visit Jackson Township and will visit Terre Haute. Mrs. Horace Smith entertains Grace Corder of Mexico.
Waterbury Connecticut January 6 1926 Mary Campbell of Plainville waited for Jim Morton after he forgot to return for a marriage license dated July 1895 He worked in New York as an elevator man and finally married Mary twelve years later They obtained a preacher and then honeymooned in New York with Jim presenting an annual elevator pass as a wedding gift
Young girls and small women are urged to flock to Otto's sale offering a $1 investment with a four to one return. Shown in the display case, items are expected to sell quickly and buyers are advised not to delay.
Tomorrow features embroidery specials and ladies shoes priced from 2 to 4 dollars a pair. Merchants' syndicate touts the event as a remarkable achievement and major savings for shoppers.
Start to week long sale offers embroidery yardage 10c to 50c. caracal and velvet coats priced to 14.75. blended Coney fur jacket 20.00. tailored suits 9.97 to 16.88. cloaks 8.98. children's cloaks 4.98. dress skirts and muslin fabrics list various low prices. Golden Rule Schmitt Kloepfer Co advertises ten thousand bargains.
The local tribe of Red Men plans a public installation of officers tomorrow night in its hall. The event features a drill in new uniforms, a musical program, vocal solos by the Ward brothers quartette, and instrumental music. Everyone is invited to attend.
An alluring notice invites readers to Ot to's sale featuring ladies' shoes offered at an astonishing one dollar, with styles valued up to five dollars though available sizes are limited.
David Engler aged 91 died at his daughter’s Galveston home. Survived by five sons and a daughter. Funeral at 10 tomorrow from Galveston home, burial in Walton’s Odd Fellows Cemetery. Henry Hoff, 73, died at county infirmary. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Mt. Hope interment guide. Mrs George Brooks’ remains arrived from Denver. funeral set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow from Wheatland Ave. residence.
Frederic Apt born in Sandusky Ohio on September 2 1849 died at his home in Michaels Grant county Indiana January 2 1908 aged 58 years 4 months He married three times his second wife Katharine Michiel died 1881 his third wife Elizabeth Gray survives him He left a son Charles B Apt who died in 1905 four brothers two sisters and four grandchildren He joined the Evangelical church about thirty five years ago and led his family in prayer the night before his death from heart paralysis He was elected Sunday school superintendent for one year last Sunday C A Love pastor
C B Zahlman is notified by Tax Ferret McCaslin to settle back taxes on bank deposits. George Strecker has a similar charge and settled without dispute.
Demand for new and nobby shoes accompanies a sales pitch for small feet. The item highlights the best made form at the syndicate sale aimed at customers with small foot sizes.
Local ad proclaims Vinol as the best tonic and strength builder made from cod liver elements without the oily residue. It is guaranteed by over five thousand druggists to aid health for the elderly, women, children, nursing mothers, and sufferers of coughs and lung troubles.
The exchange notes Harriman faces caution before declaring him at sea or at Oyster Bay. The headline signals a cautious stance with no immediate resolution, reflecting lingering doubt about his next move.
Interment in Mt Hope planned for Nettie Brandy with services at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Emigrant Population is the subject. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Broadway M E Church meets tomorrow at Mrs J T Elliott's residence. Fidelity Chapter 58 Eastern Star meets Tuesday evening January 7 for officer installation. Trinity Guild aims for good attendance at a Tuesday meeting with Mrs James Wilburn.
At today’s syndicate sale a lot of children’s lined shippers priced at $1 and a lot of ladies patent leather lace high grade shoes factory damaged valued at $4 go for 7T5e.
The first union church services of the week will be held at Radway Presbyterian Church with A. Mainwaring, pastor of the Baptist church, delivering an address titled Seen and Eternal. Officials anticipate strong attendance.
Nothing to lose but everything to gain by burning Eclipse coal the best standard coal for the money Preparation quality and weights guaranteed Try a ton and be convinced Independent Coal Co Phone 144.
The Woman's Progressive club held a regular meeting in Library hall with two piano solos by Mrs. O. Benders and two duets by Miss Fern Eckert and Mrs. Enders. Epworth League of Market Street M E church to meet. R R Y M C A official to speak. Vandalia division G I A to B of L E to meet in Ben Hur hall. St John commandery Knights Templar to hold a stated conclave and install officers Henry Tucker. Ladies Missionary society Concord church to meet with Mrs.
An elderly seafarer plots a dramatic hunt for a sea serpent along the Norwegian coast. He questions what brand of drink will accompany his bold voyage and the voyage’s unlikely wager.
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