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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
6
Daily market report shows turkey and corn prices with Bishop Elevator Co and Beyer Bros involved. Mentioned are white and yellow corn varieties with price ranges around 5.16 and 92 cents per bushel, reflecting wholesale trading details.
New York June 8 The Republican and Democratic national conventions draw near and politics begin to influence stocks. Rumors of Roosevelt support and a Bryan Mitchell Labor coalition unsettle markets while crop prospects, currency measures, and dividend expectations shape trading. Bond issues and coal and steel concerns add to uncertainty with no near rally in sight.
Hogs quoted daily with prices ranging from $3.00 to $5.50 for different grades. Medium to heavy hogs priced $5.15 to $5.25, common to fair hogs $3.00 to $5.00, reflecting market levels at Logansport Union Stock Yards.
Sunday results show American League games with Chicago beating Washington 9 4 1 and Detroit 13 9 2 over Boston 5 8 3. St Louis and Philadelphia were 8 2 1 and 0 2 0. American Association and other leagues list many close scores with Milwaukee, Louisville, St Paul, Toledo, and Fort Wayne among rivals. Western and Three League matchups feature Springfield, Rock Island, Bloomington, Decatur, Clinton, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines in varied totals.
Gov. Robert B. Glenn of North Carolina and Rep. Thetas W. Sims of Tennessee spoke at Arlington National Cemetery to honor Confederate Memorial Day. Glenn praised Gen. Robert E. Lee and Grant’s kindness at Appomattox, hoping Lincoln and Grant will be loved across the old Confederacy.
The report notes that supporters plan to cheer the figures named Lee and Jackson in Maine Massachusetts and California signaling continued interest across the region.
George F Payne age 55 of George F Payne and Co prominent Philadelphia builder and defendant in the capitol conspiracy case died at his home Sunday from a complication of diseases. He was indicted with partner Charles G Wetter on charges of conspiracy to defraud regarding capitol painting and decorating contracts.
Burglars discarded a handcar after stopping at three towns on the Big Four railroad Dorchester Bunker Hill and Bathalto they looted stations at East Alton Hil and other points on Saturday.
Born in Iowa and long familiar with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Ennis Bros report its life saving prompt use in El Paso Texas and its successful introduction in Narcoossee Florida. It is sold by W H Porter, druggist.
In Wilkes-Barre, a fugitive named George Snyder, wanted for murder and on the run, was captured in Harrisburg after a letter from his father Reuben Snyder of Centralia was misdelivered. The letter urged George to sign under a different name, leading to police recognition.
The Rev. J. C Kellian of Grace Baptist church in Trenton baptized his own father, the Rev. John D Kellian of Old Bridge, and assisted in ordaining him as a Baptist clergyman. The senior Kellian, once a United Brethren preacher at Reading, Pa, converted to the Baptist faith after his son began preaching there.
The office is no joke with this mar. He wants place badly He is well qualified for the position and he stands an excellent chance of landing the second plum.
Boston June 8. Governor Curtis Guild of Massachusetts emerges as a earnest vice presidential hopeful. The article notes his long political career three terms as lieutenant governor and near completion of a third as governor, his leadership on child labor laws, ties to Roosevelt, and 1904 1908 activities.
Altoona June 8 Miss Emily A Biddle a Williamsport music teacher on her way to Mt Etna spotted what she thought a fallen tree trunk across the Pennsylvania railroad cut near Mt Etna. Fearing a passenger train would be ditched she ran half a mile to alert trackmen who found the trunk was a snake.
Boxer Stanley Ketchel presses for a title clash with Jack Burns following his victory over Billy Papke. Ketchel, active since July 4 and known for his sportsmanship, seeks bigger bouts and favorable deals, while drawing interest from promoters and fans.
Carl J. Horn advertises an office in the Steinier building with telephone 700 and states plans and specifications are carefully prepared.
Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer advertise a family trade with telephone number 40. A brewery notice promising a beer that has no peer.
Local merchant Merrill and Son at 432 High Street offers coal oil at 19 cents per gallon and the best gasoline at 14 cents. They claim independence from the trust and urge readers to place a trial order.
Ed F Leonard advertises goods at 222 Heath Street claiming the best cowl for the least money and offering wood and ether related items.
The notice lists Dilley and Co located at 515 Market Street with phone service 622 and a claim of complete customer satisfaction.
Peek and Kandier offer carriage and wagon building painting and repairing with general blacksmithing. Reasonable prices and good workmanship advertised from 514 North Street with phone 573.
K Weber offers clothing cleaning, repair, and pressing at 310 Pearl Street. Returns, alterations, and tailoring by appointment. Service encompasses cleaning, repairs, and pressing for garments.
L Dilley Company markets flour and feed at 515 Market Street with bay goods and telephone service listed as 87.
Merrill and Son advertise high test gasoline and coal oil that won't gum stovetops. They claim not in the trust and offer best gasoline at 14 cents and coal oil at 10 cents. Readers are invited to drop a card for a trial order.
Ed Osborne offers expert horseshoeing at 122 Sixth Street as successor to John M. Thompson. Prompt and satisfactory work guaranteed.
Local retailer ad lists two store locations 2310 Fifth Street and 31 Market Street with phone numbers 725 and AS offering reliable merchandise at fair prices.
An insurance ad from the Knowft-Room in Spry block offers fire life accident and casualty coverage by established companies and guarantees prompt settlement of claims.
Dr F M Bozer dentist practices at the corner of Fourth and Broadway over City National Bank. Office phone 363, residence 1463.
The notice lists a street location at 494 Market Street with stairs east of Ray's Grocery and a residence at 1918 North Street. It provides telephone numbers 253 and &7 and notes the highest grades of coal horse feed lime cement and sewer pipe available.
George H. Gise announces corner room over Bowen bank offering 5 percent money and varied insurance services. Office phone 482 and residence phone 238 listed.
S Lumber announces Parker and Johnston as specialists in interior finishing aid for store fixtures. They promise highest grade work from their yard mill and office located at Spencer and Berkley streets with telephone 112.
C A Price offers granite and marble monuments from a workshop near the rear interurban station. Artistic work at reasonable prices. They invite estimates for customers' needs and requests. interests.
The Misses Henderson's School of Music located at 1317 Market Street offers music instruction and performance opportunities for students seeking lessons in piano violin voice and theory.
Reporter Office-525 offers quick printing of letterheads envelopes statements business cards invitations and more. A phone call brings the man with samples for fast service.
D. C. Mathews offers bargains in new and second hand house furnishings and high and low grade bicycles. Sells sundries at second hand prices and pays top prices for second hand goods. Motto emphasizes satisfaction, many sales and small profits. 207 Sixth street. Phone 626.
H Weber at 310 Pearl Street advertises ready to inspect spring and summer patterns. Suits start at 15 dollars and up, trousers from 4 dollars and up. Come and see.
H J Trah-Phbone advertises as a practical tinner offering slate, tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops furnace repair and general repairing at 311 Fifth Street Slate. All work done in the best possible manner.
John Mehaffie offers repairs and installations including galvanized iron, skylights, tin, and roofing. Services listed at 318 Fifth Street with telephone number 59.
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