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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1907

Page

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Democrats Here Are Perplexed by Watterson Hint

Local Democrats in Logansport discuss Col. Watterson of the Louisville Courier-Journal who teased that a stronger man than Bryan may seek the presidential nomination and might be from the midwest. Names like Garg Johnson McGregor and Gov. Hanly are floated amid speculation.

Col. Watterson Louisville Courier-Journal Logansport William Jennings Bryan Alleghenies Potomac River Watterson Lmne Watterkon A. G. Jenkines Democrat Central Committee Garg Johnson Minnesota Squire Reid Squing Frank V Democratic Centra’? Committee Lincoln John C. McGregor Abe Custer Cass County George W. Cann Gov. Hanly

Green bag pest damages oats across Cass county

The green bag pest, blamed for ruining oats and wheat in western states and several Indiana counties, has appeared in Cass county. Farmer John Rowe found it in his oats field and says the insect ruins kernels by turning stalks thin. Ex-Postmaster Moss reports similar oats damage nearby.

Indiana Cass County John Rowe Reek Road Postminster Moss Rowe

Miller Family Reunion Set for Voreisgrove Argos

The Miller family and relatives plan their annual reunion in Voreisgrove Argos next Sunday. About 150 attended last year and many more are expected. Attendees from this city include Mr and Mrs James Stuart and children and Mr and Mrs C B Miller of 1121 Market street with Mrs Miller serving as secretary.

Miller Voreisgrove Argos James Stuart C. B. Miller Market Street

Loaded Cigar Incident At Stag Cigar Store

A rowdy gathering at the Stag cigar store ended with a loaded cigar exploded. A revolver discharged causing smoke to fill the room and scattering the man’s moustache and cigar shreds across the floor. The crowd then dispersed to watch Sam.

Stag Cigar Store Sam

Winding Up of Gory Estate Reveals Family Fortune Losses

Final estate report shows the Cory family fortunes decimated by rapid spending. Isaac N Cory and Harry Cory are both dead, leaving a net one third to the father and two thirds to the son from their mother Elizabeth Cory. The money was reportedly squandered amid lawsuits and suspicions of robbery.

Harry Cory Isaac N. Cory Elizabeth Cory Harry Martin McHale Merning Larry Jordan Hecht Heenat Ben Grien Innderown

Baptist Brotherhood Enjoys Evening Program at Church

About forty members gathered for a Baptist Brotherhood entertainment in the lecture room. A luncheon was served by the young ladies. Rev. R H Rake of Denver spoke on The Fellowship of Man in place of Rev. Kyver of Peru. The G A R quartet and soloists provided musical selections.

The Baptist Brotherhood Civen Leeture R. H. Rake Denver

Death by Own Action at Family Farm

James Becker was found dead yesterday in the barn at his home near Young America. He disappeared after leaving to mow fence corners and was discovered by his wife and daughter. death by own action stemmed from melancholy. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Carl Leedy of Logansport and Clyde Becker of Young America.

James Becker Young America Becker Carl Leedy Logansport Clyde Becker James Watson Loneclif Hear Shanaman Peru Watson Longsiff Asyla Thingse

Pathfinders to Hold Memorial Exercises Next Sunday

The Pathfinders schedule their annual memorial exercises for next Sunday. A recent meeting had poor turnout due to weather and no arrangements were made. Members may meet at the cemetery to decorate. Lodge officers to be installed next Tuesday night with E. A. Tucker traveling to Maren to install them.

Pathfinders Cxemetery E. A. Tucker Maren

T. E. Smith Visits New Market on Vandalia Business

T. E. Smith, chief train dispatcher on the Vandalia, is in New Market today on official business. His movements and possible discussions with local officials are not disclosed.

T T. E. Smith

Auto Parade for July 4th in Northern Indiana

The Cass County Automobile Association plans a July 4 auto parade at Riverside Park forming at 11 a.m. It will tour downtown streets with decorated machines and no speeding. If all of the roughly one hundred local autos join, it will be the biggest event of its kind seen in northern Indiana.

Cass County Automoiive Aesociation Indiana C. H. Binns Fred Taft Hetherington Riverside Park

Restaurant Inspector Checks Local Eateries For Cleanliness

State inspector Tucker visits Richardson's on Broadway between Fifth and Sixth, inspecting from front door to back yard. He notes cleanliness issues, offers advice on meat and milk storage, and posts a card marking the restaurant as inspected and found all right. He plans further visits to other restaurants.

Slax Racer Hte Tucker Stae Richardson's Broadway Fifth Sixth Streets Richardson

Dykeman to Give $100000 for Local Hospital Plan

The press reports Judge Dykeman confirmed a $100,000 bequest for a new hospital in Logansport Indiana. The sum is to be donated at his death with no strings attached, enabling a major hospital facility without local fundraising.

Chaige DB Pykeman Psus Magee Fes Logansport Indiana St.oseph Judge Dykeman Iis Udge Dykkeman Loganssort Logansort Logansport Industrial Association

Deweese Guilty in Liquor Law Violation at Police Court

Deweese, a bartender for Martin McHale, was found guilty of selling liquor on Sunday and fined 25 dollars plus costs. He appealed to the circuit court. Four Indianapolis men provided evidence for the prosecution, while the defense challenged the affidavit on a technicality. The judge upheld the affidavit and convicted Deweese, with further appeals planned if needed.

Deweese Martin McHale Larry & Mahoney Diruit Court Indianapolis Bligh

Red Men to Peru With 150 Members on Special Cars

One hundred fifty Red Men will travel on two special cars to Peru Sunday to honor a deceased member and support the local Red Men lodge. The Elks band will accompany the group, with cars departing at 1 p m. Tickets are sold at Harry Ward's shoe store, now an agency for Red Men dues. July 25 will see thirty five candidates admitted to the lodge.

Peru Elks’ Band Harry Ward Red Met

Coroner Morgan to verdict in Panhandle air brake death

Coroner Miller will deliver a verdict tomorrow on the death of Spencer Wilkinson, air brake inspector. Wilkinson was killed when an air pipe detached from an outgoing Panhandle train. the coroner finds the railroad company potentially responsible and cites the need for adequate supplies.

Mike Spencer Wilkinson Panhandle Wilkinson Millar

Elias Wildermuth Heads to Gary to Reunite with Sons

Elias Wildermuth of Star City travels to Gary where his sons Harry and Ora reside. All are described as well known in the community.

Elias Wildermuth Star City Gary Harry Ora

Culver Military Academy Bands Pursue Jamestown Shows

Professor Wilson of Culver Military Academy gathered men and boys in the city to form two bands for the Jamestown exposition this summer. He will return for contracts with musicians promising paid air and trip expenses covered.

Prof. Wilson Culver Military Academy Wes Academy Watts Aks Jamestown

Local man fears blood poisoning after nail injury

Steve Shiani of Kokome Pike two miles south suffers a deep nail wound while building a fete. Doctors fear blood poisoning may develop as infection risks rise from the injury.

Steve Shiani Kokome Pike

Viewers Appointed for Cass Carroll County Road

Commissioners from Carroil and Cass counties met to discuss the Cass Carroll county road improvement. Viewers appointed to inspect and report include Charles Cobel of Carrett county, Joe Vernon, and Charles Spry of Cass county.

Carroil County Cass County Cass-Carrell County Hine Road Charles Cobel Carrett County Joe Vernon Charles Spry

R. R. M. C. A. Shop Meeting Tomorrow Noon

The R. R. M. C. A. plans a shop meeting at Western Motor Works tomorrow at noon. Steve Boyer is slated to speak. Special: unknown details.

The Western Motor Works Steve Boyer

Painter Injured After Scaffold Fall Near Town

A painter named Eltzroth fell about twenty feet from a scaffold while painting a house six miles south of town in Washington township. The scaffold board broke, injuring his spine and causing suspected internal injuries. He was taken to Dr Ballard’s office for treatment.

Washington Township Eltzroth Ballard

Ventriloquist Scares Mourners At Denton Funeral

Samuel Johnson a ventriloquist from Wilmington caused panic at a Denton Maryland funeral by making the coffin seem to speak Let me down easy The startled mourners fled and pallbearers dropped the casket He faced disorderly conduct and malicious mischief charges and was held on bail He vows no future cemetery performances.

Denton Samuel Johnson Adlivion Wilmington

Green family returns from California visit

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green and their son Fred returned from Long Beach California this afternoon after a one month visit. They visited Mrs. Purcell and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferri and reported that local people there were in good health.

Charles Green Fred Longe Beach Cal Purcell Joseph Ferri Eoud Health

Visiting Sister Gerresina in Quincy Visit

Mr and Mrs Joseph Lintz and family and Mr and Mrs Thomas Goss travel to Quincy for a visit with Sister Geresina formerly Miss Mary LeSert of this city. Sister Geresina is a sister of Mrs Lintz and Mrs Ross.

Joseph Lintz Thomas Goss Quincy Geresina Mary LeSert Birs. Lintz Ross

County Leaders Tour New L. and L. Line Improvements

County commissioners rode a special car this afternoon to inspect improvements on the new L. and L. line. The survey covered track work up to Clymers.

Clymers

Leonard Herrick Wins Judgment in Local Court

Leonard Herrick received a judgment for $20 in Squire Peid's court yesterday afternoon against U.S. A. Anderson.

Leonard Herrick Squire Peid U.S. A. Anderson

Bomb Attack Rocks Tiflis Center

Ten bombs exploded in the crowded center of Tiflis on June 26 causing multiple deaths and injuries. Authorities reported a brutal blast in the heart of the city with extensive property damage and panic among residents.

Tiflis Russia

Resignations at Bligh Wholesale House and Murdock Hotel

Miss Mary Welch, the Bligh wholesale house bookkeeper, resigns to take a bookkeeper post at The Inn, a large summer hotel at Lake Wawassee. John Carson, a clerk at the Murdock, also leaves to become chief clerk at the same hotel.

Mary Welch Bligh Wholesale House Lake Wawassee Tnn John Carson Murdock

Labor Day Committee Meeting Tonight

A Labor Day committee will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the city building office of Judge A. H. Savith. All members are urged to be present as important business will be conducted.

Jwuge A. H. Savith

Women to Decorate Graves at Path Finder Lodge

The floral committee of Path finder lodge Mrs. Cora Marshall Mrs. J. L. Tavier and Mrs. Oberla will decorate the graves of nine departed members next Sunday afternoon.

Pathfinder Lodge Cora Marshall J. L. Tavier Oberla Wil

Snyder Back On Duty After February Injury

Charles Snyder, a city streetcar employee, returned to work this morning after being sidelined last February when his car struck a team and drag belonging to Harry Hazeltire.

Charles Snyder Harry Hazeltire Dudy

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Bryan W. W. Moss Gory Estate Martin M’hale Fine Entertainment Utah Tillman Orpheum Salt Lake Dykeman Mads Rufus Magee Circuit Tin Star Garrell Cass Painter Falls R. D. Eltzroth Rom Grave California Gerresina Jim Watson Charles Jim
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