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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
7
Distant chatter notes Mrs Russell Sage has begun motoring, with amused speculation about what sparked the move. Rumor suggests critics urge her to fund car purchases by contributing the remaining $500 needed by ardent buyers.
In Frankfort on January 30, 12-year-old John Boys Jr. fell while attempting to climb a wagon loaded with two cords of wood. The rear wheel passed across his abdomen but he arose and walked home unassisted, though his father feared a fatal injury.
Terre Haute January 30 A testator declares in his will that his wife alone should control the estate valued between 100 000 and 200 000 excluding an adopted daughter. The instrument filed in probate court is cited as one of the most remarkable in the county for its wife first disposition and explicit exclusion.
A batch of 48 indictments was returned in open court to Judge Wilson by the grand jury in Bloomington. Ed Ford was named in two true bills, one for murder in the first degree for Joel McCoy’s death and another for manslaughter in the death of Frank McCoy, killed near a city wood chopping on November 27, 1907.
South Bend's municipal soup kitchen was shut after the Hungarian Federation denounced it as part of a city administration driven political scheme. Resolutions against the kitchen were presented to the mayor requesting its discontinuation as Hungarian groups argued they could handle the unemployed.
The Kirklin post office was robbed and yielded only five dollars in stamps and four dollars in pennies. The burglars broke the large safe combination and, during their escape, stole a horse and buggy from J. M. Russell, leaving behind their tools.
In Bloomington on January 30 a mass meeting of Home Telephone patrons gathered in the courthouse to denounce the rate hike now in force. About 1,000 attendees heard residents complain rate increases from 1.25 to 1.50 for home lines and from 2.25 to 2.50 for business lines took effect January 1.
In South Bend on January 30 Andrew Sanck, 18, enraged by a request to seek work, struck his father with a hammer and then attacked with a knife. The fight left the elder Sanck with his arm slashed to pieces.
Fairmount January 30. Reece Bevington eleven son of O M Bevington a local businessman is hailed as a hero for saving his friend Guy Roney also eleven from drowning after they broke through dangerous ice. Roney sank into six feet of water but was rescued by Bevington who pulled him to safety.
In Greencastle on January 30 President Edwin Holt Hughes and Field Secretary Salem Rh Towne led over 100 students in plowing through furrow soil at the site chosen for the new Carnegie library at De Pauw University.
Francis M. Dunn died at his city home after a ten week illness. He was 68, born and raised in Tipton county, and a Civil War veteran in company F of the Eleventh Indiana Zouave regiment under Col. Lew Wallace.
Jeffersonville January 30 J R Kelley aged 62 a prominent G A R figure in the city dropped dead of apoplexy He served in the Thirty eighth Indiana infantry during the Civil War and belonged to Joe R Spahr Post G A R of Jeffersonville.
Evansville Jan 30 Ben MacFarland a Black man was convicted of murder for shooting and killing Frank Lacy a Black man. He was sentenced to Michigan City for life. MacFarland mistook Lacy for Frank Campbell while aiming at Campbell.
In Wabash on January 30 Mayor Joseph W. Murphy defeated Dr. W P Shaffer in the primary to choose the county's candidate for congress.
Mrs. John Goulde of Dupont collapsed and died while attending the funeral of her sister Mrs. Drusella Clarkson. In Greencastle ministers broke ground for De Pauw University’s Carnegie library with a ceremonial plow.
In Casey's saloon the Old Man seeks two unpledged alderman candidates Harold Darnell of the Twenty Fourth Ward and Joe Mason of the Eighth. Darnell wins the Twenty Fourth ward. Mason's close race in the Eighth follows a tense campaign. Mrs Mason and Miss Hadley discuss ward duties while social intrigue and a dinner party unfold around the candidates.
New York January 30 E R Thomas once bank president and millionaire heir to General Sam Thomas fortune of 10 million left to his wife and two sons. He and associates Heinze and Morse spurred panic on Wall Street and enjoyed profits before the crash as the young financier fell from grace after marrying Linda Lee of Louisville.
Mr and Mrs Darnell hosted a dinner reflecting civic pride as a public figure is honored. The event followed a social pattern where banquets and luncheons mark achievements and engagements. The piece notes communal celebration tied to public service and social custom.
Sallie French of Pancannla Indian Territory suffered seven years with female troubles and nervous debility. After treatment by doctors provided no help she wrote to Mrs Pinkham and took Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, now reporting she is strong and well.
An 19th century advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments including displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities and menstrual pain. It invites women to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential free advice.
An advertisement for Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure chronic constipation by aiding digestion, stimulating the liver and bowels, and restoring natural action. It promises immediate relief and notes the product is pleasant to take and non nauseating.
The Wabash lines list daily trains from St. Louis to New York and St. Louis to Toledo and other major routes. Timings shown include 3:42 am 6:39 am 9:55 am 3:10 pm for various east and westbound services.
A Logansport resident testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured long standing kidney trouble. After years of backache poor appetite and poor sleep she reports lasting improvement and no relapse for seven years. Sold by all dealers 58 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents US Remember the name Doan's.
Local agents offer coupon books valued at $12.08 for $10.00 covering 1 807 miles across 32 traction lines in Indiana Ohio and Michigan.
A listing notes travel between Indianapolis and Muncie with stops including Lafayette Crawfordsville Columbus Shelbyville Rushville Greenfield Knights Town New Castle Cambridge City Richmond and Dayton. The Muncie line also serves Hartford City Montpelier Bluffton Farmland Winchester Union City Greenville and further points.
Timetable updates effective January 2 1908 show multiple daily departures from Interurban Station to Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediate points with varied times. Special runs to Delphi Lafayette and intermediate points listed with specific morning and afternoon slots. Limited town stops and buffet cars noted for east and west directions. Through freight service between Fort Wayne and Lafayette with weekday departure times.
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