Ferguson sells Thornhope land to Panhandle railroad
J D Ferguson of this city quietly bought about 400 acres near Thornhope over two years and has now sold it to the Panhandle railroad. The land was widely rumored to be for Ben Wallace and circus plans, but the sale confirms a gravel and sand supply for the railroad roadbed.
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Panhandle
Thornhope
J. D Ferguson
Peru
Winamac
Logansport
J. D. Ferguson
Ben Wallace
Wallace
Walllace
Ferguson
Goose guards farmhouse in Burlington
In Burlington New Jersey on January 7 a goose protector named Patsy turns away trespassers at the Sholl farm. A large gander is credited with driving off two intruders, injuring one, and repelling dogs hawks and a cow that approached the poultry.
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James M. She
Burlington
Sholl
Patsy
Mr. Sholl
Vision of terror his mule in Port Jervis
Erastus Warfield 75, rheumatic, fleeing a phantom bear, rushes to a neighbor for help fearing a bear pursuit. The mule Maude followed him along Plank road eight miles north of Port Jervis, startling the household as Warfield shouted bear and the mule appeared at the door.
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Port Jervis
N. Y
Erastus Warfield
Plank Road
Maude
Darkey
Erastus
Warfield
Woman Dies After Train Injury at Denham
Mrs Barbara Redlin of Denham died at St Josephs hospital after a Panhandle train struck her leg on the right of way between Denham and Winamac. Her daughter pulled her clear but the limb was mangled and an amputation failed to save her. Survived by five children. remains returned to Denham for funeral.
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Denham
Winamac
Panhandle
Ice trade jitters amid forecast of severe weather
Logansport icemen Chris Jeannerette and W Shearer fear a poor ice harvest as weather prophets predict severe storms and cold spells before warmth returns. Last year saw late, dirty ice, boosting Logansport Ice and Cold Storage. Housewives hope for cheaper, plentiful ice this season.
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Chris Jeannerette
W. Shearer
Old Sol
Iceman
Jeannerette
Shearer
Logansport
Girl of Eagle Ranch Troupe Transferred From Nelson Theater
The Girl of Eagle Ranch show troupe was moved to Peru by a special car after appearing at the Nelson theater last evening. The transport followed the performance, carrying the performers to their next venue.
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Eagle Ranch
Nelson Theater
Peru
Will Move On Farm With New Automobile
Fred Dykeman of 1629 Broadway plans to move to a southeast city farm after buying a thirty horsepower automobile.
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Fred Dykeman
Broadway
City Council Considers Paving Plant and Budget Increases
Logansport council held a short but active session approving a paving plant proposal with committee Grover Johnston Hetherington Middleton and McKee. Peddlers license rises to five dollars a day firemen pay up five dollars monthly and clerk’s office seeks a new typewriter.
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J.T. McNary
Grover
Johnston
Hetherington
Middleton
McKee
Rank
Logansport
Barber Asphalt Company
North Street
Squire Reid Marries 500 Couples Last Night
The marrying squire added the 250th marriage to his list and united Dorcia McDonald and Miss Margaretta Lyons. Records show payments totaling varied sums from five dollars to fifty cents, with ninety-nine couples paying nothing for his services.
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Squire Reid
Squire
Dorcia McDonald
Margaretta Lyons
Reid
Rev Hollopeter III Kept Home by Grip
Rev. B. S. Hollopeter of Wabash former pastor of the Broadway M E church here is confined to his home with influenza.
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B. S. Hollopeter
Wabash
Broadway M. E
Couple Arrested After Drunken Incident Near Odd Fellows
J. C. Cashman and Mary Roe were arrested last evening near the Odd Fellows building after both were found intoxicated.
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J. C. Cashman
Mary Roe
Odd Fellows Building
Four Men Rob Passengers on Missouri Pacific Train
Four men with drawn revolvers attempted a daytime robbery on a Missouri Pacific train halted at a Kansas City station. They ordered passengers to surrender valuables but fled after firing shots and being pursued. Two suspects were arrested.
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Missouri
RUN ON CUPID S BANK IN NEW YORK AS LICENSE LAW TAKES EFFECT
New York January 7 A read run has formed on Cupid s new bank as the marriage license law requires both bride and groom to sign and swear to answers delaying many applicants. Yesterday 154 licenses were issued bringing total to 3838 since enactment. Italians and Hebrews dominated applications.
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New York
Cupid’s New Bank
Sinking Fund Committee
Broilers Clash With Loganport High Girls in Saturday Day Game
The 10 member touring group the Broilers plan a Saturday morning basketball exhibition at Broadway rink against Logansport High School girls. They claim speed and endurance from dance training can overcome size and weight, despite locals outweighing them.
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Dowling
Broadway
Logansport
Sleuths to Banquet In January Mid-Winter Picnic
The Cass County Horse Thief Detective association met in Trades Assembly hall and finalized plans for a mid winter picnic at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday January 22. More than five hundred people will attend the banquet with a dance at eight in the evening.
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Cass County Horse Thief Detective Association
Trades Assembly Hall
Masonic Temple
Two Cases Dismissed in Circuit Court This Morning
In the circuit court this morning two cases were dismissed. John Dickinson v Florian L Keller and Edward McDonald v Fort Warne and Wabash Valley Traction Company. A compromise was reached in the second case. The exact sum remains unknown.
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John Dickinson
Florian L. Keller
Edward McDonald
Fort Warne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
Licenses Up as County Board Approves Routine Items
County commissioners move through a routine agenda with many liquor licenses facing approval. Read claims and regular bills are being reviewed and allowed with little or no opposition.
Stewart and Mary Chase to wed soon amid worldwide honeymoon
Dr J W Stewart and Miss Mary Chase daughter of the late Judge Dudley H Chase deny a set marriage date while rumors swirl about a Chicago trip and a world honeymoon. Both were seen shopping for travel and the city papers note no license issued yet.
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J. W. Stewart
Mary Chase
Dudley H. Chase
Miss Chase
Dr. Stewart
Chicago
Windy City
Wsfal
Burglars Cut Door At Postoffice Lobby
Thieves worked in the basement of the postoffice building this morning cutting a door from the lobby into the carriers room and gaining access to the reading and bath rooms.
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Postoffice
City board approves electric sign permit and sewers reappointment
The Board of Public Works met and granted Mary C. Nelson permission to erect an electric sign for the Nelson theatre on Market street. Andrew Kelley was reappointed superintendent of the sewer department, sworn in with custodian Harvey Wilson. Petitioners sought sidewalk improvements on Nineteenth street and Linden Avenue. A graveyard deed for Mt. Hope cemetery lot 407 north half was issued to J. E. Frazier.
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August Stoll
Nineteenth Street
Jefferson Street
Broadway
Linden Avenue
Wilkinson Street
Panhandle
Andrew Kelley
City Sewer Department
Harvey Wilson
Riverside
Mary C. Nelson
Nelson Theatre
Market Street
Mt. Hope Cemetery
J. E. Frazier
Churchman Casman Arrested for Boating Drunk Near Lake Cicott
In police court this morning James C Casman a churchman from near Lake Cicott protested his arrest admitting he was drunk. He faced the usual penalty after being found intoxicated last night.
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James C. Casman
Casman
Lake Cicott
Box Cars Burned in South Yard Blaze
A string of old box cars in the south yards burned last evening around nine o'clock. The fire produced a great blaze. authorities estimate the loss at about $1,000.
Dull Court Activity Amid Hard Times in Local Circuit
The Logan sport circuit court reports an unprecedented lull in filings from December 10 to December 21 1907 with only four cases on December 23 and no cases for seven days into the new year. Attorneys warn of hard times and possible shifts in livelihood as business remains stagnant.
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Circuit Court
Logansport
Altorneys
Halcyon
Million for Life Power Play in Pittsburg
Aleander Peacheck a Pittsburg steel magnate offered one million dollars to any physician who could save Frank Ridgeway who died of typhoid pneumonia. He appealed to Mayor Guthrie to summon physicians worldwide and urged York specialists to join the effort.
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Pittsburg
Aleander Peacheck
Young Steel Kings
Frank Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Hidgeway
Peacock
Guthrie
York
Quarterly report on relief disbursements by Cushman
Trustee H. C. Cushman of Eel township presents three months of relief spending totaling $519.19. Items include funeral expenses $63, medical aid $128, food $179, fuel $101.50, clothing $16.50, assistance to penniless travelers $10.35, shoes for school children $18.50, and books $2.55.
Insanity Commission Orders Laura B. Thomas Committed
The Insanity commission consisting of Drs. Cady Powell and C A Ballard yesterday adjudged Laura B. Thomas a resident of the North Side insane and she was committed to Longon awaiting admittance.
Shank Divorce Filed in Circuit Court
Ida L. Shank through attorney John B. Smith filed for divorce from Edward Shank in circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
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Ida L. Shank
John B. Smith
Circuit Court
Edward Shank
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Handle
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Hollopeter III
Kansas City Scene
Kansas City, Mo
Cupid's Bank
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Miss Mary Chase
Board OF Works
Session
Nelson
Andy Kelsey
Board of Public Works
Quarterly Report
H. C. Cushman
Eel
Longcliff
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