Panhandle Vandalia Outing Draws 3,000 Logansport Workers
More than 3,000 Logansport residents joined an annual Panhandle Vandalia employee outing to Vandalia lake. Two large trains carried about 2,500 Panhandle and 275 Vandalia workers with 150 Vandalia and 211 Panhandle extras. Evening return planned with Elks band and park athletic events featuring races, wheelbarrow contest, trap shoot, and a five inning howling contest.
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Thomas Courtney
Thomas Hartsock
Lake
Vandalia
F. Johnson
Pantignolle
Elks’ Band
C. Arrick
Johnson
Vandalia Park
Bae
Cosmos Bouquet From Gardener Edmund Bauer
Edmund Bauer, a gardener, delivered a vivid bouquet of cosmos flowers to the Daily Reporter office today, showcasing a striking display of blooms.
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Edmund Bauer
Today
Daily Reporter
City Contemplates Deep Wells For Pure City Water
The common council approved a pure water resolution urging the board of public works to evaluate drilling deep river bottom wells to replace muddy river water. A liberal appropriation is sought, with references to Lafayette and Kokomo wells as proof of better water. Minutes also note funds for fire engine house baths, park and office decorations, and city legal expenses.
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J. T. McNary
Common Council
Board of Public Works
McNary
Board of Works
Lafayette
Kakomo
Riverside Park
Johnston
Penses
Drowning of Miss Ethel King and Fred Standsbury near Ligonier
H J Standsbury of 1817 Spear street, a cousin of Fred Standsbury, and Miss Ethel King daughter of Dr King of Ligonier, drowned yesterday when a boat overturned on Lake Wa wasee. Miss King was visiting the Standsbury family who own a cottage at the Mike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Standsbury
Spear Street
Fred Standsbury
Ethel King
Dr. King
Ligonier
Lake Wawasee
East End to Gain Huge Drain Tile System Upgrade
The city council approved a 600 appropriation to fix storm water drains in the East End. Work begins immediately replacing undersized pipes with three foot diameter iron drains at street corners, with larger pipes where floods are heaviest, and similar improvements planned for the West Side.
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East End
Barnes Campaign Urges Voters to Attend Primaries
Republicans race to mobilize for the city convention with Barnes supporters stressing the need to attend primary meetings and seek delegation seats. The McKee machine has relied on primary turnout in past conventions, but Barnes presses that every ward will see contests and strong mobilization is required.
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John J. Barnes
Republica
Republican Party
McKee
Barnes
McKee m Machine
Bitte
Benefield Divorce Filed Over Custody and Alimony
Bertha Benefield, through attorney James A. West, files for divorce from John E. Benefield. She cites his confinement in Michigan City prison for larceny and seeks custody of two children.
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Bertha Benefield
James A. West
John E. Benefield
Michigan City
Onion Man in Longcliffe Committed to Longcliff
Peffrey, known for urging local men to raise onions, has been committed to Longcliff after believing his friends conspired against him.
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Peffrey
Longcliff
Fireworks and arrests as Fourth of July ends in Royal Centre
Royal Centre Indiana reports a crowd fired candles at Marshal Gaby, tossed cannons at him, and several youths were arrested. They await prosecution after a justice of the peace hearing. a prosecutor will handle Monday’s trial.
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Royal Centre
Ind
Sully
Marshal Gaby
Justice of the Peace
Aye
Dana
Bridge Contracts Let for Harrison and Clay Townships
County commissioners awarded the steel bridge contract over Jones ditch in Harrison township to F. S. Moore Bridge Co. of Lafayette for 683. Bids from Winamac, Attica, and Roach Bridge Co. ranged up to 908. Arch over a creek in Clay township awarded to Sam Conner for 3.85 per cubic yard. abutments to Elliott Barnard for 3.75 per yard. Additional bids ranged from 3.75 to 5.15 per yard for arches and 3.75 to 4.95 for abutments.
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Clay Township
Sam Conner
Elliott Barnard
Barnes & Son
Chester Morgan
J. M. Longman
Beal & Bell
F. T. Woods
City Clerkship 9 Much Sought As Convention Nears
The Democratic city clerk race is crowded with four named contenders William Pickett Abner West Harry Klinck and Earl Surface Likely eight or nine candidates as the convention approaches Brennen of East Market Street is a candidate for city treasurer Ward of Market and Third Streets is also in the treasurer race Both mayoralty candidates are numerous with no city judge nominees yet emerged.
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William Pickett
Abner J. West
Harry Klinck
Earl Surface
Pickett
West
Ward
Local Post Office Clerks Elect Officers for Year
The P. C. clerks met Monday and elected Robert Manders president Jacob Hinkle vice president W A Sharts secretary and A C Jones treasurer Roy Bumpas chosen as delegate to the National convention in Atlantic City on September 6.
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Robert Manders
Jacob Hinkle
W. A Sharts
A. C. Jones
Roy Bumpas
Atlantic City
New Trial Granted in Foster v. Farrer Case
Judge E. B. Graves ordered a new trial for A. J. Foster against John Farrer after Foster won a $500 judgment for finding a buyer for Farrer’s saloon. The new trial was granted because the sale had not yet been consummated.
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E. B. Graves
A. J. Foster
John Farrer
Foster
Farars
Four Liquor Licenses Issued In Local Board Action
All four applicants secured liquor licenses from the county commissioners with no police opposition or business group objections. Daniel W. Randall withdrew his bid for a Nick Colandra stand, Tandy Brockman received a license for Oates place after proving his good character, and James Sullivan and John Redwald were granted licenses without issue. Rufus Magee and Vincent Skelton observed the proceedings. Brockman asserted he owns the license and Oates will not be involved, noting both have left the city for Chicago.
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Daniel W. Randall
Tandy S. Brockman
Oates
Old Place
James Sullivan
John ©. Redwald
Rufus Magee
Logansport
Magee
Skelton
Randall
Nick Colandra
Eighteenth
Stevens
Brockman
Chicago
Inspector Havestack Inspects Federal Building Supplies
Col. William Havestack, of Washington DC, arrived this morning and spent the day inspecting the federal building and its supplies. He is a treasury department employee and conducts annual inspections of post offices and independently purchased necessities like coal and lights.
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William Havestack
Washington, D. C
City
Federal
Havestack
Treasury Department
Clay Township Petitioners Must Pay Costs for Road Election
County officials ruled petition for a macadam road in Clay township invalid after signers withdrew, assigning about $35 in costs to petitioners. The board requires claims filed five days before meetings. unpaid fees may lead to sheriff levies.
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Adams Township
Clay Township
J. W. Ireland
Artesian Well Project Advances on South Side Court Yard
County commissioners decide the artesian well will be drilled on the south side of the courthouse with initial depth over 300 feet and bids to be sought for further drilling. They aim for a strong running water flow potentially by 600 feet and awarded coal contracts for the courthouse and infirmary plus bridge flooring supply.
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Court House
Alva Crooks
Bethlehem Township
Erbaugh
Tipton
L. B. Custer
Clay
Crooks
Bulbaugh
Custer
Citizens’ Coal Company
Indiana
United Coal Yards Company
A. F.lehamann Company
Chicago
Galveston
Prominent Cass County Farmer John Winn Dies After Horse Kick
John Winn of Cass county died yesterday at 2:30 PM from Sunday injuries after being kicked by a horse. He was a leading farmer and former Harrison township trustee, survived by his widow and three children. Funeral is tomorrow at 2 PM from his home, Rev Bebee officiating, Zion cemetery. Elks will run a special train and the band will attend.
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John Winn
Lucerne
Winn
Cass County
Harrison Township
Bebee
Zion Cemetery
The
Elks
Italians Plead Guilty in Police Court Sentence
Pasquale Cacchini and Nic Canine pleaded guilty after a raid on their premises following a large beer stock. They were fined 28 dollars plus costs. John Fife, arrested for selling liquor without a license, was fined 10 dollars plus costs.
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Pasquale Cacchini
Nic Canine
John Fife
Broadway Paving Advances Between Ninth and Tenth Streets
Slow progress on Broadway between Ninth and Tenth streets as one side remains unfinished. Rain halted work recently but resumed today with Tarvia on the north side now covered by two layers of crushed stone and a third layer added.
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Broadway
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Judgment Paid in Rent Dispute at Timmons Home
After a constable backed a dray to 56 Bates Street yesterday and began removing furniture, a judgment of 1750 dollars for rent was paid to Mary Lancaster. Timmons plans to move to Newcastle.
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Lyd’ Timmons
Bates Street
Mary Lancaster
Timmons
Newcastle
Balloon Ascensions Planned in Galveston and Lafayette
Arthur Tritt of Galveston negotiates with Valley Traction to hold balloon ascensions every other Sunday in Galveston and Lafayette. He recently had a spirited encounter Saturday at Bunker Hill while pursuing the deal.
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Arthur Tritt
Galveston
Valley Traction Company
Lafayette
Tritt
Bunker Hill
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