City In Brief A Word From Josh Wise
The council meeting last night was quiet with nothing notable to report. The writer jokes about officials having fired off fireworks on July 4th.
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
8
The council meeting last night was quiet with nothing notable to report. The writer jokes about officials having fired off fireworks on July 4th.
A collage of short notices covers births and visitors in town, rentals and sales, travel and outings, company appointments, and a One Fourth Off sale at Bee Hive. Highlights include births to Mr. and Mrs. Petrig and Mr. and Mrs. Byers, guests from Chicago and Kokomo, Danville excursion details, and a gas bill prompt with a 10th discount deadline.
The Reporter lists numerous social visits and movements including EK A Tucker and wife in Lafayette, Miss Anna Forrest from Huntington with Grace Rynearson, W H Berns returning from a westward trip, and others visiting relatives. It notes births near Young America, a wreck train event at Burnettstown, and a tuberculosis congress appointment for Dr. Homer Hessler. Also mentions political action by George W Rauch and a church ladies circle meeting.
The Otto Shoe and Clothing Co advertises Ehrman and Stern's famous trophal worsted suits priced at 12 and 15 dollars for men. M Wise's Buffalo shop is named and the ad invites customers to see them in the show window this evening, promising value worth investigating.
A piano tuner will be in the city for a week or more offering thorough tuning and cleaning. Leave orders via general delivery, post office, or phone 560 before 6 p.m. B. F. Smith of Indianapolis is handling arrangements.
Members of the Charity division of the G LA to B of L E are summoned to attend the funeral of Sister Minnie Edwards tomorrow at 2 30 PM from 627 Sycamore Street. Conveyances will be provided for division members.
A Kansas school teacher describes a two year recovery from nervous exhaustion after trying Grape-Nuts with cream. She notes improved energy, a higher salary and return to teaching, saying she has not been sick in two years. The letter cites Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville as context.
Mrs Charles Thurman entertains a group at her summer camp at Pottowatomie Point. Guests include Edith Gamble Lucretia Skinner Mrs Charles Garret of Pittsburg and Mrs Rodney Troutman. The Cumberland Presbyterian Sunday school holds its annual Spencer Park picnic tomorrow with about 200 children expected.
Murphy and Fleming announce a big sale with many suitings at very low prices. They claim savings of up to twelve dollars on one of these suits.
Advertises a sale featuring Blaconie overalls blue denim children Mexico dress hats khaki Indian brownies and knee pants for 15e. Window displays claim further bagains and choice of all above.
Mrs. Mary Englebrecht, 61, died at home on Pawnee Street. Funeral for Mrs. Minnie Edwards set for 2:20 P.M. at 627 Sycamore Street with Rev. John C. White. interment Mt. Hope. Amelia Wandrei’s funeral at 2:30 P.M. from German Lutheran Church. Rev. E H Stuehm. interment Mt. Hope. Louis Geppinger's funeral held at 2:30 P.M. from 150 Ottawa Street. Rev. J O Simon officiated. interment Mt. Hope. services under Woodmen of the World.
Regular meeting of the L. A. to O. R. will convene tomorrow afternoon at Ben Hur hall. Ravena lodge No. 2220 K of L of Honor calls a 7 30 PM meeting this evening for important business. Members urged to attend, by order of Protector Hiram White.
J. M. Elliott has taken charge of his horse shoeing shop on Third Street and work will be performed by first class mechanics under his immediate supervision.
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