Hospital Play Delights Fans at Nelson Theatre
A local hospital sewing circle presented What Became of Parker at the Nelson theatre with strong individual performances. Marie Earley and William Quirk led the cast while Cecil Parrish Jovery and Clara Baker also drew praise for their skilled portrayals.
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Parker
Nelson Theatre
Logansport
St. Joseph Hospital
Frank Murphy
Mary A. West
Marie Earley
Hebe Worthy
William Quirk
Mr. Growler
Miss Earley
Mr. Quirk
Cecil Parrish
Jim Jones
Clara Baker
George Molique
John Hanley
City Board Delays Pavement Plans Over Hassam Petition
After city engineer Harry Thompson filed four pavement options for Fifth Street a petition asks to adopt Hassam cement block. Hassam’s patent composition is not in the four specs, prompting new plans. The Hassam letter grants city use of the patent, and remonstrances on cement walks on Reynolds and Gates Streets are referred for review. Masonry permits also arise: Mary Becker seeks rebuilding a burned building at 429 Market Street with a $4000 permit. notices sent to Charles Enders for cement walks on Smead Street. remonstrances by Will Berry et al on Biddle’s Island to be reconsidered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thompson
Fifth Street
Board of Public Works
Hassam
Hassam Company
Mary Becker
Market Street
Charles Enders
Smead Stret
Reynolds and
Gates
Biddle’s Island
Will Berry
Vandalia Railroad
Panhandle
Tenth Street Dam
St. Louis
St Louis
Brewery Goes Dry As Heat Strains Local Supply
Local brewery struggles to meet demand as hot weather escalates need for bottled and keg beer. Officials report a sharp rise in consumption outpacing production, prompting calls for rationing and future restocking plans.
Apron Factory Moves to South Bend Reducing Local Industry
W. W. Ridenour and family moved to South Bend ending the Logansport apron factory. The small plant employing about thirty, mostly girls, shipped its machines and stock to the new site. South Bend’s factory, started six weeks ago, now doubles output. Logansport loses a valued citizen and local social presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ridenour
South Bend
Ridenour
Logansport
Wich
Stettiner
Thomas oGodwin
Thomas Goodwin
E. Bend
Panhandle Railroad Sued Over Back Pay Claim
Pobtah Werver-has filed suit against the Panhandle railroad demanding 19.28 dollars for back pay alleging time cards were not correctly calculated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pobtah Werver
Panhandle Railroad
Mian Ends Forty Day Fast Cures Rheumatism
Levi Simms of Burlington district recently completed a forty day and four hour fast advised by Dr. Johnson of Frankfort. He reports relief from chronic rheumatism and claims fasting helps him endure high food prices while avoiding the bread and meat trusts. Simms has fasted 123 days in the past year, subsisting on tobacco and water between fasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Simme
Johnson
Frankfort
Whitecaps to Start Practice Ahead of Huntington Games
Logansport prepares for a tough schedule with two games in Huntington this afternoon and tomorrow to be followed by a return home Thursday against Bluffton. Morning workouts will push players to improve team work and batting eye as manager Rickert aims to raise Logansport's batting average and overall performance.
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Whitecaps
Huntington
Bluffton
Marion
Logansport
Rickert
Miller
Burke
Mrs Luther Thompson and daughter sail to England
Mrs Luther Thompson and Miss Susie Thompson of Wimnamac arrived in the city yesterday to purchase tickets to Liverpool England. They will visit their old home and travel by Wabash to Quebec then take a Canadian Pacific liner.
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Luther Thompson
Susie Thompson
Wimnamac
Liverpool
Eng
Wabash
Quebec
Socialist Coming Lecture by Former Minister in City
Guy Strickland, former minister, will speak Friday evening in the north court room on Socialism and the recent victory of the Socialists in Milwaukee. He is expected to discuss political implications and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Strickland
North Court
Milwa
Cherries Plan for Spring Harvest Excerpted
Farmer J Planck and his son describe a bumper cherry crop in Michigan despite a cold spell. They claim the fruit survived well and is among the finest ever seen in the region. Thad mentioned fish eateries, but affidavits were not printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
J. Planck
Fisher
Daily Reporter
Thad
Check Cashed After Wrong Bank Mistake
J B Duckworth of Panhandle and Elias Winter told police a $15 shoe purchase check was drawn on the wrong bank First National instead of City National. Winter cashed the check at the proper bank after learning of the error, ending forgery suspicions.
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J. B. Duckworth
Panhandle
Elias Winter
Duckworth
First National Bank
Winter
Winters
City National
Red Cross Pharmacy Moves to New Broadway Location
The Red Cross Pharmacy moved from 413 to 408 Broadway this afternoon and opened in the larger space. Old fixtures stayed in place with several new wall cases added. The soda fountain relocation was challenging but completed without incident. a marble floor break occurred when the safe was moved, but the safe did not fall through.
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Red Cross Pharmacy
Broadway
Oed
Alleged Car Robber Caught After Night Escape
A man described as the suspect in a car theft near New Waverly was captured after an attempted getaway. Local authorities reported the arrest following the nighttime incident and ongoing investigation.
Rickert Detained Over After Hours Saloon Plot in Peru
Rickert proprietor of the Murdock bar was slated last night for keeping others in the saloon after hours. John Riley a train rider wanted in Peru on breaking seals on Wabash cars was captured in Panhandle yards by Patrolman Ed Liming. another suspect remains at large. Four in the gang were caught at New Waverly, with Sheriff Wolpert sending two to this city. Hearing postponed indefinitely due to extenuating circumstances. The Jeffries Johnson fight voting contest at the Murdock concluded last night with final counts then police arrived to arrest Rickert.
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John Riley
Peru
Panhandle
Ed Liming
Liming
Riley
New Waverly
Sheriff Wolpert
William Rickert
Murdock
Jeffries-Johnson
Rickert
Krauss Granted Divorce in Blackford County Court
W. R. Krauss, once cross defendant in a Marion divorce case, received a quiet divorce in Blackford county court yesterday. The initial suit by Krauss against Rae Krauss, now serving a life sentence for the murder of her step-daughter Crystal Krauss, led to a cross-complaint and sensational evidence before Krauss withdrew and refiled in Hartford City.
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Marion
Blackford
Krauss
Rae Krauss
Crystal Krauss
July Fourth Firecrackers Endanger Horses And People
The column warns against early Fourth of July celebrations and loud explosions that frighten horses. It notes runaway accidents from premature fireworks, urges keeping horses in stalls and delaying shots until July Fourth, and calls for police action against premature celebrators.
Divorce Granted to Local Chiropodist in Columbus
Dr. H. C. Ford, a local chiropodist, was granted a divorce from his wife in Columbus, Ohio last week. Desertion was the charge and the wife did not contest.
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H. C. Ford
Columbus
Two Conventions Nominate Joint Candidates for Senate and House
George Strong of Fulton named joint representative and C W Barker of Winamac named joint senator at Republican conventions held in the north court room. Cass county offered no names. Barker and Strong were nominated by acclamation. Resolutions pledged support for Albert J Beveridge for senator.
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George Strong
Fulton
C. W. Baker
Winamac
Rochester
Cass County
C. H. Stuart
Carl Riddick
Republican State Committee
Pulaski County
C. W. Barker
Barker
A. A. Campbelh
Harold C. Hendee
Strong
Albert J. Beveridge
Cars Resume Timely Service After Power Plant Repairs
The Valley interurban and street cars ran on time today for the first time in a week after Lafayette and Fort Wayne power plants were repaired. The company estimates a loss of $49,600 last week due to damaged machinery and reduced traffic.
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Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Tramway opening bids announced for Eel River crossing
Only two bids were filed for the oscillating tramway project across the Eel River from Vandalia railroad tracks to the electric light plant. A. Leschem & Sons Rope Co of St Louis offered 1430 dollars, while Broderick & Bascom Rope Co of St Louis bid 1650 dollars.
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Vandalia
Eel River
A. Leschem & Sons Rope Company
St. Lous
Broderick & Bascom Rope Company
St. Louis
Broderick & Bascom Company
Joseph H. Stewart
Leschem Company
E. P. Kipp
Barnhart Suit Alleges Cruelty and Malice in Cass Circuit
Elizabeth Barnhart seeks divorce from George Barnhart in Cass circuit court at Walton. Through attorney J. H. Neff she accuses him of violent rage and of falsely charging her son with carnal knowledge, claims malice and ongoing cruelty since their separation in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Barnhart
J. H. Neff
Cass
George Barnhart
Walton
Indianapolis Restaurant Man Fatally Struck by Car
A. R. Kitchell of Indianapolis was killed after being struck by a College Avenue car yesterday. Interurban services were delayed nearly an hour while his body was extricated from beneath the vehicle.
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A. R. Kitchell
Indianapolis
College Avenue
Capital
Kitchell
Local Worker Struck by Freight Train Saturday Night
E A Hammond of Shultztown was struck by a Wabash freight train Saturday night but was not badly injured. He was picked up by the train crew and revived shortly afterward.
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E. A. Hammond
Shultztown
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