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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1908

Page

7

Start Suit Against Axtell In Bloomington

Bloomington June 25 A suit titled the state of Indiana on the relation of the city of Bloomington against Harry Axtell ex city treasurer and his wife Samuel K Ahrorer Redrick M Wye and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company was filed in circuit court by City Attorney Henry Duncan. The complaint alleges treasurer Axtell converted city funds amounting to 7058.76 for his own use. Indiana Storm Causes Loss to Crops Logansport June 25 A severe storm swept northern Indiana unroofing houses and damaging crops and railroad property. Culver Lake Maxinkuckee cottages unroofed and roofs blown into the lake. The Vandalia railroad icehouse wrecked debris on the track delayed traffic two hours.

Axtell Bloomington State of Indiana Harry A. Axtel Samuel K. Ahrorer Redrick M. Wye United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Henry ©. Duncan Logansport Culver Maxinkuckee Vandalia Railroad

Indiana educator named to national spelling contest committee

Wabash June 25 Miss Adelaide Baylor city superintendent of schools and one of Indiana's two women superintendents has been chosen as part of a five member committee to run a national spelling contest in Cleveland during the National Educational Association convention early in July.

Wabash Adelaide Baylor Indiana Cleveland National Educational Association

County issues first bonds for free gravel road project

June 25 Anderson reports the first bonds under the new law sold at par to J. F. Wild & Co. of Indianapolis. The $5,700 issue finances the Peter Schwimm road in Monroe township and carries 4 percent interest.

Anderson J. F. Wild & Co Indianapolis Peter Schwimm Monroe Township

Indiana University dedicates $140000 library building

Bloomington June 25 The new $140,000 Indiana University library building was dedicated as the main feature of commencement exercises. James E. Watson Republican candidate for governor telegraphed that he could not attend and deliver an address.

Bloomington Indiana University Uilding James E. Watson

Tragic stabbing in Evansville as husband flees

In Evansville on June 25 Harry Simmons 35 cut his wife’s throat with a razor. She ran to a neighbor’s home and died. Simmons fled through crowded streets as police pursued. her 19 year old son tried to intervene.

Evansville Harry Simmons Simmons

Richmond Nest of Owls Votes to Realign with American Order

At a Richmond meeting the Nest of Owls voted to secede from the Order of Owls and affiliate with the American Order of Owls formed by nests unhappy with Supreme President Talbot.

Richmond Nest of Owls Order of Owls American Order of Owls Talbot

Clergy Promotes Coatless Choir at Wabash Church

In Wabash on June 25 Rev. D. H. Guild of First Methodist Episcopal church urged churchgoing men to remove coats during services. The choir will perform coatless in the future to encourage the practice.

Wabash D. H. Guild First Methodist Episcopal Church

Foster son objects to will of Henry Edwards

Claude Edwards, adopted son, files objections to the will of foster father Henry Edwards claiming the testator was of unsound mind when he made the will, which left an estate of 40000 dollars, in Kokomo on June 25.

Kokomo Claude Edwards Henry Edwards Mr. Edwards

Wayne County Democratic Convention Date Change

Richmond June 25 due to inability to secure speakers the Wayne county Democratic convention date was moved to a mass meeting at Cambridge City where a county ticket will be named.

Richmond Wayne County Cambridge City

Summer missions school opens with record attendance

Winona Lake June 25 The summer school of missions opened with the largest opening day attendance in the school's history. About two hundred women from across the Midwest are present for the start.

Winona School Winona Lake Summer School of Missions Middle West

Death of Dennis Shea, Last C. M. & M. Rail Workman

Dennis Shea 75 a veteran builder of the old C. M. & M. railroad now Michigan division of the Big Four Indianapolis to Benton Harbor passed away at Wabash June 25. He was among the last workmen who helped construct the line.

Wabash Dennis Shea Michigan Division Big Four Indianapolis Benton Harbor

Powell Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition in Kokomo

Adolph Powell a shoe merchant filed in the United States district court a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Liabilities are about $19,000 with assets around $12,000.

Kokomo Adolph Powell United States District Court

Orphan Boy Kills a Bully in Evansville

Ernest Lubitz 18 shot and killed Horace Jackson after being browbeaten by the bully. Lubitz worked at a livery stable and was an undersized orphan. The incident occurred in Evansville on June 25.

Evansville Ernest Lubitz Horace Jackson

Richmond Bay Prize Orator

Levi Pennington, winner of the interstate oratorical contest at Saratoga New York, is a student at Earlham College in Richmond.

Richmond Bay Richmond Levi Pennington Saratoga N. Y Earlham College

Car collision victim dies in Crawfordsville

John C. Priest, struck by a Ben-Hur car near Crawfordsville, dies from injuries sustained in the accident. The incident occurred June 25 as the vehicle passed through the area. Priest's death marks the conclusion of a fatal traffic incident recorded by local authorities.

Crawfordsville John C. Priest

Missouri River Rises Further at Omaha and Blair

The Missouri River showed a rise of one tenth of a foot at Omaha on Wednesday. Sioux City reported no change and Blair, about 25 miles above Omaha, recorded a small rise.

Omaha Neb Missouri River Omaha Wednessy Sioux City Blair

Lawrenceberg man injured at Cook pump belt accident

Karl F Roehring of Lawrenceberg was caught in a belt at the Cook pump station and hurled through the air, sustaining serious injuries.

Karl F. Roehring Lawrenceberg Cook

Thrills of a Motorman on the Electric Interurban Car

A vivid account details motormen riding at front of interurban cars. It covers nerve, quick thinking, frequent stops, and proximity to roads and towns. Headlights, warning signals, and the dangers from pedestrians and animals are described, with tension and fascination in night rides.

Swayng Usj

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised

A letter from Mrs. Williams of Gardiner Maine credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from a surgical operation after doctors said one was necessary. Another patient Mrs Sperling of Chicago reports curing a tumor and inflammation without surgery. The ad cites decades of use and invites readers to write for advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham 8. A. Williams Gardiner Maine Alvina Sperling Cleybourne Ave Chicago

Business Man Heads The Sunday School Army

John Stites of Louisville named president of the International Sunday School Association succeeding J J Maclaren. The three year term leads a body of 158000000 members with worldwide influence. Stites, 53, moved from law to business in 1887 and now heads multiple enterprises. He serves as director of Louisville libraries and the Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Kentucky and sits on relief and education committees.

Louisville International Sunday School Association John Stites J. J. Maclaren Canada Kentucky Stites Law Fidelity Trust Company Louisville Public Library Louisville Free Public Library Presbyterian Theological Seminary of Kentucky Presbyterian Committee of Relief and Education

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad Card

There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases combined and once thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. is advertised as a constitutional remedy that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any failing case. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Laundryman Finds Dynamite in Overalls in Paterson

A Paterson laundryman discovered three sticks of dynamite in overalls he was washing. The incident stands out in Paterson and is noted as surprising only due to the town itself.

Paterson N. J

Colonial Country Club Hotel Rates At Mineral Springs

Colonial Country Club offers rooms at 2.50 to 3.50 per day with private baths and year round operation. Visitors are invited to drink the water and bathe for cures of kidney liver stomach ailments and nervous complaints. A home treatment option ships five gallons of spring water with physician advice for a 2 payment.

The First Requisite of Beauty

An advertisement touts Orion Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy for a sallow blotched complexion. It claims to stimulate the liver and bowels, brighten the eyes, and says the product is non nauseating and easy to take. The copy urges readers to refuse substitutes and cites W H Porter, druggist, as endorser.

Orinn Orion W. H. Porter

Brakeman Earns Carnegie Medal for Rescuing Girl

Eugene Dennis, a brakeman with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line, saved three year old Ruth Bolich in Ottumwa Iowa after spotting her on tracks during a yard switch. He jumped from a box car grabbed the child and escaped as the car crashed nearby earning the Carnegie medal.

Ottumwa Ruth Bolich Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Eugene Dennis Dennis Orl

Adelaide Mother Says They Cannot Praise Gold Medal Flour

A Adelaide mother comments that advertisers should not say too many good things about Gold Medal Flour claiming restraint. The remark points to skepticism toward marketing claims in local chatter.

Adelaide Warty

Infatuation at Himalaya Park with Mr Snidden

In Diana's diary the narrator, a Lady Cos sack, describes Mr Snidden a pale bank employee who trails the band and shows attention to Mrs Floretta Doodle Tarara. He visits Himalaya park for afternoons and evenings, enjoys the Lady Cossacks Military band, and flirts by complimenting her movement.

Snidden Mr. Snidden Psyche Dunklader Floretta Doodle- Tarara Lady Cossacks

Dry Era Begins In North Carolina On Jan First

North Carolina marks a new year with prohibition taking effect from January 1, ending alcohol sales and changing social routines across towns and counties. Officials warn enforcement will be stepped up and residents adjust to the dry regime.

Theatre Centre in bustling Shopping and Business District

In the heart of the city a prominent theatre sits at the core of the busy shopping and business district, drawing patrons with its performance schedule and nearby amenities.

Schedule fragment timestamps for the day

A sequence of times listed in order including early morning and late afternoon slots. No events or context accompany the times.

Kroeper

Doan's Ointment Praised By Logansport Readers

Logansport residents report relief from itching skin diseases with Doan's Ointment. Attorney Frank Swigart testifies it cured a hands skin eruption after years of annoyance. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents. Remember the name Ivan's.

Logansport Frank Swigart Fourth Street Ind Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United

Schedule fragment with repeated times

Readable portions show a sequence of times 10:05 am 11:35 am 1:41 pm 3:05 pm 6:35 pm 7:35 pm suggesting a timetable segment lacking context or events to anchor a fuller summary.

Delphi Lafayette

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