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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
8
Wunderhose offered by Devonter hatter and fur nisher comes in tan black and blue. Each bundle contains four pairs for one dollar and is warranted to wear three months from the date of purchase.
Local items report housing and sale notices, theater ads, public notices, and social visits. Included are births, resignations, job moves, store promos, and travel notes about residents and visitors in the area.
The advert urges spending on reliable goods over inferior items. It promotes trunks suit cases and bags as the wisest investment. Deventer the hatter and furnisher offers these items at reasonable prices.
Otto shoe store announces fresh tans in every express shipment. Stock remains most complete with wide selection and timely arrivals.
Superintendent S. J. Ryder of the local street car company seeks a woman balloonist as a drawing card for an upcoming ascent. Men are willing to fly, but the plan calls for a female balloonist. Ellis Hance will also participate.
Otto Shoe Co announces patents for Theo Ties Gibson Ties Pump Ties with bows and three strap slippers with foot form oxford design. The firm emphasizes patent footwear innovations and a noted “of course” remark.
In hot weather sickness rises from dirty teeth. We sell the best brushes. See our window.
Small items from Logansport note Mc Caffrey cherry prices and carnations at Golden Rule, a show at the Crystal, and vacations for M Caplinger and Miss Nellie Kroll. Updates include market plans at Etnire’s, travel to Chicago, and visits by Mrs. James P. Martin and the Shafer grandchildren.
Panhandle conductor Frank Pence, resident of East Market street, received word of his father’s death in Picqua Ohio. William R. Farrer's remains arrived from Phillips Wisconsin for funeral services at sister Mrs. Griffin’s Shultz street residence, with interment at Taber cemetery. Thomas W. Hutchens’s funeral set for Sunday at 11 from Crooked Creek Christian church, interment nearby. Salvador Totaro’s funeral tomorrow at 9 from St Vincent de Paul church, interment Mt St Vincent.
Mr and Mrs O L Harrington hosted a frog supper at the Exchange with guests including Mrs Richard Tyner and daughter Mae Miss Emma Leith Albert M Schmeltzger and Harry M Gardner Miss Ruby Michaels hosted a slumber party for Miss Josephine Arlington of Columbus CO visiting here Attendees included Mabel Layman Grace Thomas Jessie Taylor and Viola Livingston Mrs J L Dourill with Mrs Bender invited the Companion Forresters to the former 710 Fourteenth Street The Double Six Pedro club met at 2400 Hast High Street with honors to Mrs Pearl Cox and Mrs Georgia Lawler The U R K of P lodge held a banquet and social session for wives after initiation J S Walters entertained twenty five friends at his home
The speaker notes three strong points and a city beating economy with a two burner unit priced at 3.48 worth its weight in gold in cold weather. They claim oil stoves are safer while gasoline stoves are dangerous and ask which to prefer, urging thought about the future.
A pleasant evening was spent in playing cards and other amusements at the home of Mrs John Smith of 432 Sycamore Street. Light refreshments were served.
Lodges Nos 20 and 612 and divisions of several railroad orders are urged to meet at their halls and assemble by 1 45 on Sunday afternoon the 14th to march on Fourth street for railroad day memorial exercises at Ellis hall at 2 00 all railroad members auxiliaries families and the public are invited and expected to attend P Murphy marshal
Will Rea and his wife of this city will depart for Knoxville Tennessee Sunday morning. Rea will attend the national convention of the Owls which convenes on Tuesday. Rea is the local delegate.
An advertisement claims Grape-Nuts provides strength and brain power through wheat and barley nutrients. A New York reader reports rapid improvement after use, noting increased weight, vigor, and reduced fatigue, and says he carries it while traveling. The Postum Co. of Battle Creek endorses the testimonial in relation to The Road to Wellville.
G. Caruso, a local fruit dealer, has filed suit against the Wabash Railroad for $150. He alleges a carload of peaches spoiled in 1905 because an employee failed to pack ice around them.
Dr. B. D. Bradfield found a petrified ash log on his farm west of the city. The log, noted for ash wood petrification, was removed to his home for study.
Larry Alder of this city, rural carrier No. 5, bought a motorcycle to cover his route and made his first ride today. He is the third carrier to obtain a machine.
Prof. W. B. Eldridge of Minnesota, a stump speaker for the Prohibitionist party, has delivered several addresses in outlying townships. Large crowds attended, and he is sent by the central committee of the party.
Harry G. Tucker, a delegate to the national Republican convention, will leave for Chicago tomorrow morning to arrive ahead of the rush.
Ten cases of men's patent oxfords showcase new shapes and tricks from a celebrated Boston factory. Prices not listed.
Local Knights Templar return from Winona Lake conclave reporting a fine meeting. Last evening’s session elected officers and planned a May Indianapolis celebration after the new Masonic Temple is completed. Officers named include Grand Commander Charles Day New Albany and others across Indiana towns.
A. B. Clark, formerly of the rip track gang in the local Panhandle shops, has been promoted to air brake inspector at North Judson. Joseph Ballou fills Clark’s former position.
The Odd Fellows lodge at Onward plans memorial services on Sunday June 21. Local members are invited to attend the service at the Christian church there.
John Hedde at 432 High Street advertises a fire sale of all kinds of coal with contact phone 1700. The notice emphasizes discounted coal products and immediate availability.
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