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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
8
Local items include colorful chatter about residents traveling to Kokomo and Indianapolis, a Dewey Bomb promotion, house and room rentals, new births, engagements, and visits from George Graffis and other figures. A Panhandle and Vandalia railroad update touches crews, promotions, and station talk, with upcoming sales and advertisements filling the page.
Fine imported display fireworks at Neffs sold at 5e to 2.00 per piece. Excursion to Indianapolis next Sunday costs 1.25 round trip. Several residents travel or visit relatives in Detroit Chicago Fresno Berkeley and Chattanooga. A valuable horse owned by Dan Kistler near Caley died en route to Royal Center.
At a Journey meeting last evening plumbers elected President P. T. Bradley Vice President Mark Forsythe Financial Secretary Victor Wagner Recording Secretary Harry Wickwire Trustee John E. B. Miller and delegates to the trades council Frank Ellinger and Daniel Holland.
“Save that $10 William” is urged with a limited time price cut on regular suit prices from Hooley & Tucker, inviting customers to try the clothing and decide for themselves. If not satisfied, they are told not to buy.
Friday and Saturday all ten dollar hats become five dollars all five dollar hats drop to two fifty and all three dollar hats fall to one fifty. Mrs. Benjamin invites shoppers to two summer hats for the price of one at 416 Market Street.
An advertising line urging readers to “Be one of ’em” and “look out for number one” promotes a suit sale offered at $19 off the regular price, claiming customers will be lined up in the prosperity column. The message cites Hooley and Tucker as the consolidating sellers.
John Hedde announces a fire sale of all kinds of coal at his 432 High Street location. Customer calls 1700 for details and purchases.
The Reporter misstated that the board of public works ordered the clerk to notify Twentieth street property holders to build sidewalks from High street to Smead. The correct order covers Broadway to Jefferson street and was signed by Albert Sehmitt and others.
John H Schwerdman aged sixty one died last night at 701 Miami avenue after a lingering illness. He served as deputy county clerk for seventeen years and later worked with the city electric light department and as a bookkeeper for C A Eberlein. He is survived by his parents wife and three sons Harry John and Dudley. He belonged to Apollo lodge K of P Odd Fellows Ben Hur Forresters and Woodmen of the World.
Rev Brown solemnizes a church wedding at Market Street M E Church with Miss Mary Blanch Robinson and Charles Fergus. The couple plans to reside in a cottage on Eleventh Street after a Cincinnati trip. Attendants include Beulah Slack and Charles Shilder. Local relatives and out of town guests attend the ceremony and reception. Music and songs accompany the event.
Brooklyn lecturer Frank H Leonard will speak this evening at the Broadway theatre without charge. A college graduate and fluent orator, he has lectured across the middle west promoting Christian Science. The redecorated theatre will attract many who wish to see its new appearance and fine condition.
Captain C. A. James of the Salvation Army extends thanks to all who helped the annual outing for children. He is pleased with the donations and the community's support.
A mixed page item shows small ads and notices: coal phone 87 and The Reporter sale at the Interurban stand. Chris Klump on night shift at Vandalia flour mill. a ten room house for sale with two acres at ear line for 1000. two hundred scholars and teachers from German Lutheran school enjoyed a picnic at Spencer park. Mrs D C Leasure called to Star City for mother’s illness. Mrs Thomas Carey back home after visiting Mrs L W Sanders of Stanley. local fruit dealer Caruso received 117 damages from Wabash Railroad in Squire Reid's court. yard conductors Frank Smith Vandalia and Frank Ramey Panhandle camping near Georgetown by the Wabash. a Lady student seeks a home for light work for board while at Logansport Business College. Rev L C Taylor of Galveston persuaded not to resign, plans Louisville lecture course then return for Sunday service.
Orient lodge No 272 Fr and A M meets Friday evening June 26 for business and work. Harmony court No 364 TBH initiated 25 members last night and 14 applications received. Ravenna lodge No 2226 Knights and Ladies of Honor asked to attend Friday for officer nominations and elections. Dorcas circle of Kings Daughters meets tomorrow at 2 36 with Mrs Frank Carter 2300 Spear street for important business and officer elections. Apollo lodge No 62 K of P to meet this evening at 730 to arrange for the funeral of John I Schwerdman. all members asked to attend.
Keokuk baseball player John Corriden, who sprained his ankle earlier, shows improvement and is expected to return to the lineup soon.
Mrs. F. J. Tobey and her two children are spending several days at Winamac enjoying a brief vacation.
A Iowa mother reports five children previously fed coffee improved after switching to Postum. She and her husband quit coffee and avoided medicines for heart trouble. Their eleven year old, once prone to digestive issues, now drinks Postum happily and remains healthier. The letter promotes Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the Road to Wellville.
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