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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

3

Former Atres Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty and Absences

Harriet B. Snell files for divorce in Elkhart County against Thomas Thornton Snell seeking 160000 alimony. She cites ill treatment and neglect, notes his absences to Hot Springs New York and abroad, and reports a Dec 7 1907 claim they cannot live together. Judge Dodge orders filing secrecy.

Goshen Ind Harriet B. Snell Elkhart Thomas Thornton Snell Storks Hot Springs Ark New York City James S. Dodge Thomas T. Snell Thorney Colonel Snell Illinois St. Joseph Thorney” Snell Snell i i

Samuel Gifford Seeks Republican Nomination for Circuit Clerk

Samuel Gifford announces his candidacy for circuit court clerk on the Republican ticket, pending county convention results. He serves as deputy clerk under Harry S. Elliott, has led office duties for four years, is Indiana University educated, a former rail mail clerk, and a proven public speaker with strong community respect.

Samuel G. Gifford Daily Reporter Elks’ Hall Mr. Giffont Harry S. Elliott Indiana University Uncle Sam

Special council meeting delayed by league travel

The council's special meeting called by Mayor McKee for last evening was not held because several members attended the Municipal league in Laporte. The meeting will be held this evening to consider appropriations for the electric light plant.

McKee Laporte Municipal League

Girl of the Hour at Nelson Next Week

Rehearsals for the musical comedy Girl of the Hour began yesterday morning. The show opens Monday afternoon and stars Miss Helen Stuart with the current company and several new faces in the east. The play is expected to be a bigger hit than The Jolly Widow now drawing crowds.

the Nelson Helen Stuart

Crystal Theatre Announces Strong Card For Next Week

Tom Hardie promotes a crowded Crystal bill with Burke and Farrow in a bright comedy sketch Ed Hayes and Clarence two real comedians Harry Jones singer Lorraine and Howell grotesque comedians and the famous Crystal moving pictures.

Tom Hardie Crystal Theatre Little Playhouse Burke and Farrow Ed Hayes Clarence Harry Jones Lorraine and Howell Crystal Moving Pictures

Broadway Theatre Opens With Refined Vaudeville Acts

Hetmick and Sipe, managers of the new Broadway theatre, plan a Monday afternoon opening as a refined vaudeville house. Acts include The Regal Trio, Kreetere the music wizard, and the Heim children, with illustrated songs and animated pictures to accompany the debut. The venue, formerly the Dowling, promises a lively program.

Messrs. Hetmick & Sipe New Broadway Theatre Regal Kreetere Heim Children Broadway Dowling

Barnes Wins Monticello Trust Building Contract

Local contractor James J. Barnes secured the Monticello Trust building contract for 13,400 dollars. The project award confirms Barnes as the successful bidder for the new structure.

James J. Barnes New Trust Company Monticello

Panhandle roadmen ordered to exam watches

The Panhandle roadmen must have their watches examined by C. H. Church, the official watch examiner, between July 2 and July 25.

Panhandle C. H. Church

Ban on Hula Hula Shocks Honolulu Sailors Visit

Honolulu reports a ban on the traditional Hula Hula dance for visiting Battleship fleet personnel. Rear Admiral Sperry barred the grass-skirted performances, prompting local stir amid prior tolerance for prize fighting aboard ships and past sailor fatalities.

Honolulu South Seas Entrance Sperry Admiral Speery

Noblesville Mother Arrested for Attempted Child Harm

Mrs. Thomas Gildersleeve is in custody in Noblesville Indiana accused of trying to kill her nine year old daughter. Neighbors rescued the girl who was unconscious from suffocation after the mother sat on a pillow placed over the child's mouth. Authorities report prior hospital treatments for the mother and note her strength hindered officers during arrest.

Noblesville Ind Thomas Gildersleeve Central Indiana

Decoy Program Targets Theatre District Harassment

Pittsburg police chief McQuade deployed a dozen well dressed young women with detective experience as decoys in downtown streets to trap loiterers near theatres. Each decoy accompanied by a plain clothes officer netted about twenty suspects who faced heavy forfeits and rough handling in some cases. By night the offenders dispersed to clubs and saloons.

Still Solicitations for YMCA Tot Fund Continue

Still soliciting for the YMCA tot fund. With $3,000 on hand, workers aim to reach $10,000. Tomorrow evening at the Baptist church prominent YMCA workers will speak at a large meeting.

Baptist Church Breld

Church Services Highlight City Congregations And Speakers

A roundup lists sermons and schedules for Dunker, Universalist, Evangelical, AME, St Lukes, Broadway Presbyterian, First Church of Christ Scientists, Broadway Methodist, Baptist, and Cumberland Presbyterian churches. It notes special soloists Miss Eva Reichart and Miss Lara Jones, visiting pastors, and upcoming speakers with times for Sunday school, morning worship, and evening programs.

Universalist Church Eighth Ninth Streets Broadway Frederick Brown Evangelical Church Wheatland Avenue Brown Street G. D. Sastes Eva Reichart Allentown Lara Jones William Kelly Schwerdman Cumberland Chapel Michigan Road First Presbyterian Barton B. Rigler Market Street M. E W. J. Vigus Wabash Ind St. Luke's English Lutheran Church James O. Simon E. BE. Neibel Africa Broadway Presbyterian Church First Church of Christ Christian Science Broadway Methodist Eighth and Broadway Streets John C. White P. Joss Parrish Jacksonville D. D J. B. Shultz Dixie Land Parrish Baptist Church Seventh and Broadway A. A. Mainwaing Bible Mexco Marsh Church of Christ Columbia Street Authority of Christ E. C. Richardson Cumberland Presbyterian Church West Broadway E. A. Arthur Christian Endeavor L. M. Houser Indianapolis

Buell Emmerich Out Sick From Vandalia Machinist Job

Buell Emmerich a machinist helper at the Vandalia plant is absent due to illness as reported for the current work period.

Buell Emmerich Vandalia

Fornoff Serenaded by Elks Band After Quiet Wedding

Henry Fornoff, newly married without warning friends, was serenaded by the Elks' band of which he is a member. Prof. John Coons, spokesman, presented him with a pedestal as refreshments were served. Fornoff resides at 725 Helm Street.

Henry Fornoff Elks’ Band Fornoff John Coon Barld Henry Fornolf Helm Street

Pert couple nearly misses wedding to catch Wabash train

Mr and Mrs N F Murphy of Pert fled a wedding belling and drove toward Detroit to catch a Wabash train. They lost their bearings and wandered to Onward before finally arriving in time to board the train.

N. F. Murphy Pert Detroit

Wedding Held Quietly After Bride’s Brother’s Death

Jefferson Deachler of this city wed Hazel Martin of Hartford City in a quiet Wednesday ceremony conducted by Rev. J. A. Brey. The wedding followed the death by drowning of the bride’s brother.

Jefferson Deachler Hazel Martin Hartford City J. A. Brey

Aerial Objectors Warnings From American Aero Club

The American Aero club warns Postmaster Johnston to request that shots not be fired at approaching aircraft over the city. Charles Glidden and companions aboard a recent flight were struck by bullets twice.

The American Aero Club Johnston Charles Glidden

Y M C A Boys Meet with Debate and Lecture

The regular Sunday afternoon meeting of the Y M C A boys is planned for tomorrow. A debate will be held and a capable speaker will give a lecture to the boys.

Elks Home Dedicated in Vincennes Amid Lodges Visit

State notes report the new Elks house in Vincennes dedicated last night with visiting lodges in attendance. Several localities are mentioned for separate incidents and deaths including a Denver doctor killed by a train, a Indianapolis junk dealer struck by a locomotive, and other fatal or notable events across Indiana.

Elks Vincennes

Cure for sore nipples touted in nursing salve notice

A nursing mother notice claims Chamberlains Salve cures sore nipples after nursing. It advises wiping off the salve with a soft cloth before the next nursing and notes many trained nurses use the salve with best results. Sold by W. H. Porter.

W. H. Porter

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Atres Sam G. Gifford Dorothy DeFerreet Broadway Theatre Barnes Jackies Mott Smith Pittsburg Thomas A.mcquade Dunker Union Sunday School North Side Christian Workers Theatre Nelson Downeall Heim Kreetore Prige the Daily Reporter State News Harry Piper Denver Alonzo Kasee Suggs Sullivan County Frank Hart Milwaukee Calip Asberry Jeffersonville Mark Binney Covington David Faulkner H. M.warner Brazil Fred H. Cole Mies Irene Burop Bloomfield ArdéPson Newton Jacobs Warsaw William H. Turner
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