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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
7
A new chemical STOVINK claims to coat stove tops and last months with a single application even under daily red hot use. Priced at twenty five cents, it promises rust destruction and greater satisfaction than stove polish. Sold by Co. A. Eberlein and Highland Hardware Co.
A crowd fled a theater after a false alarm as the orchestra played on and the soubrette kept singing amid the chaos. No real danger was reported, and patrons resumed their evening.
R C Gavey, previously sentenced to the Jeffersonville reformatory for stealing railroad tickets, is described as a diamond thief. The report ties his prior crime to current alleged thefts and notes his reform school record.
A Notre Dame Indiana woman offers a free home treatment claimed to cure bed wetting in children and urine difficulties in adults. No money is asked. mothers are urged to write Mrs. M Summers Box W Notre Dame Ind for full instructions and no blame on the child.
The Richmond district of the Women’s Home Missionary Society met at Fountains City and elected President Elizabeth M. Houghton of Richmond. Vice presidents are J O Bills of Lewisville and George Hill of Richmond. Anna J. Dilling of Hagerstown is corresponding secretary. Recording secretary is Mrs. Thomas S. Elliott of Richtend and treasurer Ola Davis of Middletown. Next meeting will be at Cambridge City.
A Beauvoir county scene recounts a night attack by the White Riders on a house during a farewell dance for Kate Lanier. A wounded man collapses as a white girl rescues him, fires are fought, and riders chase the assailants. The Beauvoir County Clarion notes this echoes past Ku Klux Klan era trouble.
A Thira case reports a wife who staged a brave defense after her husband was sentenced for a crime. The narrative notes the man’s alleged temptation and drink, and the wife’s efforts to raise money while the trial unfolds.
In Vincennes on June 20 the Second Congressional District bankers met at Harmonie Park to adopt the state bank ers association constitution and by laws and to elect officers. Joseph L. Beyard of the First National bank was named chairman and John T. Boyd of the Second National bank was chosen secretary treasurer.
In Crawfordsville on June 20 a large Epworth League convention heard Bishop Vincent, a noted Sunday school worker and Chautauqua founder, deliver the chief address on the topic An Ideal Laity.
Shelbyville on June 20 announces Samuel C. Ferrell of Valparaiso chosen by the school board to fill the vacancy left by Prof. J H Tomlin who has led the local schools for 14 years. Ferrell has served seven years as Porter county superintendent.
The Indiana County Superintendents' association urged Gov. Hanly to grant county superintendents broader representation on the state board of education. A J Reifie of Franklin County was elected president of the association.
Richmond officials and business groups plan talks with Westcott Carriage to keep the industry local. Anderson offers a $40,000 bonus and appears to have a strong chance to secure it.
In Indianapolis on June 20 Willie McCormack 13 and Herman McCormack 11 sons of Mr and Mrs Harry McCormack of 1217 North West street drowned after venturing into an ice pond at the west end of Sixteenth street.
Anderson June 20. James M Donnelly, a prominent stock man of this county, left for Belgium to buy a drove of Belgium stallions for importation to his stock farm east of this city. The project will cost about 75000 dollars.
In Columbus on June 20 Edna Vollmer tossed a bucket of water at her mother during prayers. Police were called and she was jailed. Attorney John W. Morgan signed her bond and she was released.
Anderson June 20 The Cole murder trial was halted in the circuit court when juror Flavius Jackson learned his mother near Centerville had apoplexy. Judge McClure granted a continuation.
John rover Gagen a member of a wealthy Tippecanoe county family shot himself after a quarrel with his young wife. They had just returned from a motor ride and were about to retire when the tragedy occurred.
Mrs. Mamie Vardy Longinotti seeks funds from friends of her divorced husband to appeal a murder sentence in Canon City for Charles Riedel’s death. After years of hardship and forgiveness, she presses on as her ex-husband faces execution the week of July 26. In Wilkes-Barre a 15 year old girl, Susie Faltz, proves a skilled barber, tending patrons and earning praise for her work at her father’s shop.
In Baltimore June 19 Governor Crothers pardoned Joseph Luery who had served six years for stealing cigars from the Chesapeake Steamship Co. His mother Mrs. Julia Luery, who began a meatless fast after his 1908 sentence, plans to break her fast. she had long sought clemency aided by attorney Frank V. Moale and jurors who convicted him.
Watertown New York June 20 P J Donovan head of the post office project says his arms show no pulse. Doctors cannot count heart beats at the wrists and rely on other methods. The condition arose from heavy lifting in his contractor business after two arteries below the breast were cut and tied by Dr McWill of Ogdensburg.
Kenneth Gorrel of Indiana University has made a success in an amateur play and signed with Katharine Osterman for the next season.
Felicity is honored with an order for Gold Medal Flour. The ceremony underscores recognized service and enduring ties with the brand.
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases. once seen as curable only by local treatments it is now known as constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Cure by J. Cheney & Co. Toledo is advertised as a universal remedy taken internally with a $100 payoff promise if it fails. Sold by druggists. includes mention of Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Summer term students fill Bloomington as YMCA rooms in the student building host the crowd until regular students depart. The event centers on Indiana University activities during the peak summer term.
Moores Hill announces the election of Dr. W. S. Bovard as college president and Dr. Frank Claire English as vice president. Bovard is dean at Chattanooga University and English has resigned from his post.
Judge M A Chipman resigns as trustee of the new factory movement citing pressure of other business in a letter to the committee. Anderson June 20 report details the action and context of the resignation.
Richmond reporter notes B Beck Democratic chairman of Wayne county announces the county convention on July 29 at Cambridge City. The message places the event in Wayne county with Cambridge City as the meeting site and identifies Beck as party leader.
M. L. Douglass of Booneville was jailed on bond for running a blind tiger. His bondsmen fear he may vanish and seek his return.
An actor terms himself versatile and seeks a vaudeville sketch unchanged for ten years. Meanwhile New Castle county commissioners have leased seven voting machines for the upcoming election.
Mothers told a cure may be effected by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as nursing finishes. Wipe off with a soft cloth before nursing again. Many trained nurses report best results. For sale by W. H. Porter.
Colonial Country Club advertises hotel rates from $2.50 to $3.50 per day with American plan and private baths. It promotes year round openness, mineral water baths, and claims to cure kidney liver and stomach ailments. The ad invites readers to request five gallons of mineral water shipped with physician advice for home treatment, with a $2 payment.
A Nashua Iowa man reports trying many medicines and doctors before Foley's Honey and Tar cured most of his cold on the lungs. A druggist from W. H. Porter endorses the product as the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.
Mrs J Austin Bode of Cayton was thrown from a carriage and seriously injured in the mishap.
A Logansport resident, W H Richeson of 1227 High Street, testifies Doan’s Ointment cured his hemorrhoids after trying many salves. He recalls using it in 1897 with immediate relief and a permanent cure since, urging readers to buy from local dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as sole US agents under the Dean’s brand.
Trains depart Interurban Station for Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediate points at 6 65 am 7 35 am 8 38 am 7 05 pm 1 41 pm 6 35 pm 7 35 pm 1 05 pm 5 05 pm 8 50 pm 7 05 pm 11 35 pm For Delphi Lafayette and intermediates at 5 10 am 6 44 am 8 10 am 9 10 am 4 00 pm 11 00 am 5 10 pm 6 49 pm 8 10 pm 9 40 pm 4 40 pm Limited cars stop town only Car 10 05 pm to Huntington only Car 11 35 pm to Boyd Park only Improved Freight Fort Wayne Logansport Lafayette Eastbound 8 30 am 1 30 pm Westbound 6 16 am 3 00 pm
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