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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

7

Do You Digest What You Eat Do You Digest What You Eat

An ad extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for indigestion and weak stomachs. It cites testimonials and a guarantee of results, urging readers to buy a 30 cent bottle from a local druggist. It praises the product as suitable for all ages and stomach ailments.

Dr. Caldwell Dr. Gardwell Pepsin Washington, D. C Pepsin Syrup CO Caldwell Bidg Monticello, Hil

Wisconsin paper merger unites three firms under one control

Appleton June 19 The Nekoosa Edward Paper company joins with John Edwards Manufacturing and Port Edwards Fiber in a $3,000,000 merger. The trio, previously owning land and pulp wood holdings, will be controlled by the new Nekoosa Edwards corporation.

Appleton, Wis Nekoosa-Edward Paper Company Wood County Wisconsin Paper Companies Nekoosa Paper Company John Edwards Manufacturing Company Port Edwards Fiber Company

Evansville Captures Suspect in Mrs Bechlein Murder

Evansville police arrest Clint Redman in Louisville as they pursue the man believed to have killed Mrs Eva Bechlein whose body was found in Pigeon Creek. The coroner had ruled death by own action but bruises and missing rings prompted a new homicide inquiry after Redman’s disappearance.

Evansville Clint Redman Louisville Eva Bechlein Pigeon Creek Redman

Eighteenth Christian Endeavor Convention Ended

The eighteenth annual convention of the Christian Endeavor union of the Valparaiso district closed in Michigan City. The next meeting place was left to the secretary. Elected officers include Secretary Rev. E. A. Oldenburg Valparaiso, Junior Superintendent Mabel Crawford Crown Point, County officers Lake County Secretary Emma Miller Hammond, Missionary Secretary Margaret Peterson East Chicago.

Ford murder trial jury diverts after long deliberation

In Bloomington on June 19 the jury for Edward Ford's murder trial could not reach a verdict after nearly 48 hours of deliberation. Foreman Mathers told Judge Wilson there was no hope of agreement. Ford, sitting with attorney R L Morgan, shook each juror's hand and expressed confidence he will be acquitted next time.

Bloomington Edward Ford Foreman Mathers Wilson R. L. Morgan Ford

Axtell Sells Insurance Agency to Raise Defense Funds

Bloomington reports Harry A. Axtell the former city treasurer seeks funds for his embezzlement defense by selling his fee insurance agency to William S. Fee and Frank Dunn for 1000 dollars. Fee had earlier uncovered Axtell’s $40,000 shortage while serving as assistant secretary of the Real Estate Building Association.

Bloomington Harry A. Axtell Fee Insurance Agency William S. Fee Frank Dunn Mr. Fee Real Estate Building Association Axtell

Synod Convened by German Evangelical Division at Laporte

The Michigan and Indiana district of the German Evangelical synod of North America meets at Laporte on June 19. Rev. Paul Irion of St. John's church Michigan City serves as president. The district covers all Michigan and northern Indiana with five churches and about 200 clergymen and laymen attending.

Synod Laporte Michigan and Indiana German Evangelical Synod of North America Paul Irion St. John’s Church Michigan City Michigan Aymen

Oldest Club Represented At General Federation Meet

Greencastle June 19 Mrs S A Sayes of Over the Teacups club and Mrs Belle Mansfield of the Woman's Job depart for Boston to attend the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. Mansfield's club is described as the best organization of its kind in Indiana and one of the oldest in the United States.

Greencastle S. A. Sayes

Slander suit threatened after civic league boycott call

The Wolfe’s butcher shop owners say they consulted attorneys and were told they have grounds for a damage suit against the Civic league. They accuse the league of slander after a mass meeting where a member and speaker urged a boycott.

Columbus Wolfe Civic League League

Alex Receuver Hangs Self in Barn at Home

Albany reports former county treasurer and prominent citizen Alex Receuver, aged 58, committed suicide by hanging in the barn at his home, five miles from the city. Despondency from ill health cited as cause. He leaves a widow and seven children.

Alex. Receuver New ‘Albany Alex. Reseuver

Killed by Half Brother in Delphi Tragedy

Amos Pratt was slain at his Delphi home over protest against intoxicated companions of his half-brother Frank Likens. Pratt died from three head wounds with a stove poker and a knife gash over the heart after accusing Likens of murder.

Delphi Frank Likens Amos Pratt Likens

Child Survives Fall From Window in Michigan City

The two year old child of Mr and Mrs Ernest Stick fell from a second story window and landed on a cement sidewalk uninjured. The fall was broken by an awning and the child escaped harm.

Michigan City Ernest Stick

Oldest St Bartholomews Member Dead in Columbus

Mrs Mary Flannagan aged 93, the oldest member of St Bartholomew's Catholic church, died at her home in Sweet Ireland.

Columbus Mary Flannagan St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church Sweet Ireland

Child Dies After Dress Fire In Columbus

Thelma Blankenship, 15 month old daughter of Lewis Blankenship, died in Columbus after her dress burst into flames. The infant suffered blistered body with head and face charred from the incident.

Columbus

Wealthy Toledo Bank President Indicted for Embezzlement

George G. Metzger prominent Toledo financier and head of the Proadway bank, which closed recently, has been indicted by the grand jury on charges of embezzlement and misapplication of funds. He was released under bond.

Toledo Toledo, O George G. Metzger Proadway Bank Grand Bos

Reverend Crabtree Accepts Clayton Presbyterian Call

The Rev. George Crabtree of Jeffersonville has accepted the pastorate of the Presbyterian church at Clayton.

George Crabtree Jeffersonville The Presbyterian Church At Clayton

Nighttime Ambush as Rifle Fire Shatters Hallway

A shot shatters a lamp and walls in a house during a tense confrontation. A girl hides as a rifle fires outside, bullets strike furniture and windows, and Jenifer fires back, ending with a cry of pain.

Jenifer Defends Home as White Riders Attack

A dramatic night scene unfolds as Jenifer fights invaders and guards with revolvers while Kate hides in a closet. The attackers on horseback strike the house, leaving two empty saddles and three bodies on the driveway as the struggle continues through the night. Meanwhile, ex actress Minnie Heminway sues for divorce from Louis M Heminway after a 1903 marriage to Herbert Ballentine is contested.

Kate Jenifer Cass Heminway Herbert Ballentine Michigan Minnie Fern Green Battle Creek Mich

Catarrh Cure Claim Promises Constitutional Relief

An advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. as the only constitutional remedy, claiming it treats the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 for any failure and urges readers to send for circulars and testimonials. Also promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Baby Gets $50 000 as Heiress Rosie Schaeffer

In Pittsburg a baby girl Rosie Shefler, daughter of Haiman Steffler, inherits $50,000 from Mrs. Schaeffer who left her fortune. Haiman, once a tobacco worker, fainted when told the news as neighbors cheered from the street. He plans to take Rosie to Memphis while recounting past legal struggles and a Roosevelt letter advising guardianship.

Eral Rosie Sheffler Haiman Steffler Buncher Haiman Pittsburg Harman Roosevelt Rosie

Negro Girl Defeats Fifteen Prize Spellers

In Cleveland on June 19 a practice spelling contest put Wilberetta Hansbury of Hicks School in first place as alternate on the National Educational Association team. She defeated all fifteen members of the local team, earning a spot should any member fall ill during the convention.

Cleveland, O National Educational Association Little Wilberetta Hansbury Hicks Cleveland

Forty campers from Crawfords ville Y M C A at Pleasant View

Thirty members of the Crawfords ville Y M C A are enjoying a camping party at Pleasant View near here with organized activities and supervision.

Crawfordsville

Gold Medal Flour Makes Baking Easy

Theresa showcases Gold Medal Flour as a simple baking aid and reliable kitchen staple.

Theresa

Glasgow Judge Hears Murder Plea Move to Death

Thomas Bone pleaded guilty to murdering his nineteen year old wife in Glasgow High Court. Lord Ardwell refused the plea, sentencing Bone to death after medicals found him of sound mind. Bone, smiling and grim, expressed thanks as he was led away.

Glasgow Glasgow High Court Thomas Bone Lord Ardwell Bone

Pendleton Man Jacob Taylor Sr Dies Slowly of Jaundice

Jacob Taylor Sr aged eighty of Pendleton is in failing health described as slowly dying from the illness known as the fellow jaundice with no other details available.

Jacob Taylor, Sr Pendleton

Saint Louis to New York Train Routes Highlighted

Rail notices list the daily No. 2 from St. Louis to New York, daily No. 28 from Kansas City to New York, daily No. 4 from St. Louis to New York, and daily No. 6 from St. Louis to Toledo.

St. Louis New York Kansas City Toledo

Colonial springs offer cures for kidney liver and stomach ills

Travelers urged to drink mineral water and bathe at Colonial Country Club Hotel. Advertisement claims kidney liver and stomach ailments including constipation and nervous disorders are cured. On request five gallons of fresh mineral water can be shipped with physician advice for home treatment upon a $2 payment.

The Human Oracle on Prisons and Prisoners

Fort Wayne Indiana June 1. Alexander Johnson secretary of the national conference on charities and corrections discusses prisons reforms and aid for the poor. He runs offices in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis and circulates literature about penitentiaries reform schools and related topics. He is considered to have extensive knowledge of houses of correction.

Fort Wayne Ind Alex. Johnson National Conference On Charities and Corrections Indianapolis Houses of Correction

Badly Sprained Ankle Cured

A Hampton Tenn customer cites Cham berlain s Pain Balm curing a badly sprained ankle after two sleepless days. After using the product at night, the girl slept well and could walk soon after. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles from W H Porter druggist.

Mr. Stallings Butler Tenn Chamberlain E. M. Bramitt Hampton W. H. Porter

HATCHED TURTLE EGGS

Pittsburg June 19 a bantam hen owned by Frank Sterling of 222 Grant avenue incubated turtle eggs brought by John Truman from Girty s run The mother hen tried to rear the hatchlings but the little snappers emerged and chased her in a startled escape The turtles are reported doing well

Pittsburg Frank Sterling Grant Avenue John Truman Girty Sterling

Interurban Train Schedules and Freight Service Update

The notice details multiple El Trains routes including connections to Delphi Lafayet and Huntington with specific departure times from early morning to night. It notes improved freight service between Fort Wayne and Logansport with eastbound departures at 8:30 am and westbound at 8:15 pm.

Huntington Boyd Park Fort Wayne Logansport

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