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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1908

Page

3

Old couple weds again to prove their 36 year marriage

Frank M. Siers and Maggie E. Siers, both fifty six, renewed their marriage by obtaining a new license and a minister's certificate in New York on June 13. Their 36 year union had lacked a formal certificate, prompting a spontaneous city hall ceremony followed by a quick church wedding.

Brate Frank M. Siers Meggie Siers East Eighty-seventh Street Lewiston Maggie E&. Siers Myr. Siers Liv

Last licensed saloon in Mitchell closes leaving town dry

A series of local incidents reports Mitchell becoming dry after the last licensed saloon closed. In other news A W Henke of Alexandria is in serious condition from an artery burst while sneezing.

Mitchell A. W. Henke Alexandria Louis N. Miller Jasonville Mt. Vernon Illinois Central Edward Roach Muncie John Smedley Salem Claud H. Chadwick Cadiz Henry County Frank Cheney Ft. Wayne Osborn Charles Hicks Florence Pittinger Harvey Hollenbeck Linwood Meredith H. Kidd Huntington Sleventh

Pennsylvania to restore old July fare plan

The Pennsylvania railroad resumes the old one and a half dollar round trip rate for July 3 and 4 with returns valid through July 6. The change follows months of two cent fare debates and is expected to prompt other lines to follow suit.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania

New Otto Juniors Form To Play Denver In Debut Game

A new baseball team named the Otto Juniors has been organized with Otto Kraus purchasing their uniforms. They will face an amateur city team in their first game against Denver on June 21. The lineup includes Sauer, Miller, Strong, Johnson, Barnes, Anderson, Viary, Wedekind, Heck, and others.

Otto Juniors Otto Kraus Denver Sauer Miller Strong Johnson Barnes Anderson Viary Wedekindsso Heckan

Cann Gets Contract for Cedar Rapids Theatre Wiring

George W. Cann of the city received a contract yesterday to wire a new ground floor theatre in Cedar Rapids Iowa. The $2000 contract was secured through contractor Wiley who built the Nelson theatre in town.

George W. Cann This City Cedar Rapids Iowa Wiley

State Receives 45000 From Cass County Tax Installment

Cass county officials will turn over 45000 to the state next week as the spring tax installment. Ten thousand dollars has already been drawn by the state.

Cass County

Children’s Day Observances Across City Churches

Tomorrow multiple city churches stage Children’s Day programs. At the Baptist church an 11 o’clock infant class graduation includes twenty-one children. First Presbyterian hosts an evening program and a primary graduation of twelve. the Broad Street church also plans a 7 pm service with an educational sermon.

The Baptist Church Hillis Blizzard Francis Etire Fern Parrish Effie Jackson Florence Baker Gertrude Johnson Ethel Thorn Josephine Hatch Bertha Allervy Hazel Conrad Mabel Mandeville Bonnie Mandeville Sarah Lebo Lawrence Brewer Wright Abshire Walter Otto Raymond Kinsey Charles Reynolds John Fillmore Cecil Bonnell Alger Wehling Marie Mary Cockburn Mayme McAllister First Presbyterian Church Hugh Heckerd Herbert Git- Yon Herbert Brrick Glatstone Skelton Marelret Senricht Margaret ‘van Warmer Reatha Gullion Martha Weise Eich Taylor Esther Ballard Edna Swaney Prosence Evans Presbyterian Broadat M. EB

Local Team to Play Royal Center on G Street

A local baseball team travels to Royal Center to face the star squad. A large crowd is expected to attend as Strong pitch John Stanley leads the lineup with Myers at first base and Gormley at second.

Royal Center John Stanley Myers Gormley Smith Petrie Hanson Long James Stanley

Gustav Minx Exhibits Pure Yellow Carnation for Prize

Gustav Minx of Long Cliff presents a flawless yellow carnation in Harry Tritt’s window as part of a contest offering a $10,000 prize from the American Floral Society for a perfect streakless bloom. Minx aims to produce 200 plants to claim the award.

Gustav Minx Longcliff Harry Tritts Minx American Floral Soci

Amusements at the Crystal Week of Varied Talent

Pretzkow and Chandler draw crowds with impersonations and singing while Bessie Sheer delivers sharp character scenes. The Johnston's act is praised and Miss Chandler receives strong notices. Next week Cora Lawton Mitchell and company return with a new program expected to top current performances.

Pretzkow Chandler the Crystal Miss Chandler Bessie Sheer Johnstons Cora Lawton Mitchell Bette

Arthur Deming Draws Crowds at the Nelson Show

Arthur Deming proves a great drawing card at the Nelson theater. He packs them in and hands out a new line of dope that pleases. Fans from his past attend nightly, and he spots them in the audience for a rub. Last night George Harris was seen, and Deming handed him a bunch. Manager Smyth promises next week’s show will top this crackerjack engagement.

Arthur Deming Nelson George Harris Arthur Maneger Smyth

Pennsylvania rail officials inspect single track lines west

A. P. Gest superintendent of the Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburg visited the city in his private car and joined Trainmaster S F. Johnson Chief Operator H S Tuussey and M of W head Frank Rhea on their way to Chicago. Gest will inspect the westward single track system and cover the entire road. Local officials returned today.

A. P. Gest Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg I. W. Geer S__ F. Johnson H. 5S. Tuussey Frank Rhea M. of W. Department Chicago Gest Todas

Old Settlers Picnic Arrangements Set for Next Saturday

At a meeting next Saturday the Old Settlers association will finalize plans for the annual picnic. President William H. H. Tucker and secretary treasurer Frank Liston will complete arrangements. The event will likely be held earlier this year.

Old Settlers William H. H. Tucker Frank Liston Old Settlers’ Association

Y M C A Debate Set for Tomorrow Afternoon

The Junior Y M C A will hold a debate tomorrow at 2 30 in the gymnasium. The topic, That it is Just as Essential to Study Your Sunday School Lesson as Any Other, invites all city boys to attend.

Surveyors Push Through Middlefork Line Near Frankfort

The Indianapolis transport and South Bend survey crew has reached Middlefork near Frankfort. They leave two rows of stakes, drawing curiosity from local residents about their purpose.

Indianapolis Transport and South Bend Middlefork Frankfort

Blaine Club Heads to Chicago for Republican convention

The Blaine club of Cincinnati will pass through the city Monday morning en route to Chicago to attend the national Republican convention. Other special coaches will also be placed on all trains.

Blaine Club Cincinnati City Chicago

Wall Street fears taft Cortelyou ticket split Iowa politics

Chicago reports a split within Iowa Republicans over Dolliver Alison plans and the vice presidency. Cortelyou is ruled out by Taft while Dolliver faces Cummins opposition. Iowa leaders warn of legislative retaliation and shifting alliances as the convention fight intensifies.

Iowa Dolliver Chicago Washington Cortelyou Secystery ‘Tale Taft Idulum Belliver Eo Dolliver-Alison Cummins Senate Towa Allison-Dolliver Allison Legislative Lafe Young J. W. Blythe Burlington Road Picde W. G. Dowg Ceylar Rapids

Editors Visit Highlight Logansport Meeting

The Kewanna Herald praises the editors from northern Indiana for a valuable visit and calls the Logansport gathering the most enjoyable and successful meeting yet held by the oldest editorial association in the region.

Indiana Kewanna Herald Logansport

Stray horse found dragging buggy near Odd Fellows home

Asa Carter trouble man for the city electric light company found a horse last evening trying to drag a buggy into the old Odd Fellows home. The animal was taken to the police station.

Asa Carter City Electric Light Company Odd Fellows

Birth of a ten-pound girl at Toledo street

A baby girl weighing ten pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Hallie Price on Toledo street.

Hallie Price Toledo Street

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