Resigns to Join Barnhart Spindler Co as Agent
Goes on the Road will R. Small, former business manager and stockholder of the Journal, who spent six years with the Indiana Newspaper union led by W. D. Pratt, resigns to become a special agent for Barnhart Spindler & Co. in Nashville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will R. Small
The
Journal
Indiana Newspaper Union
W. D. Pratt
Indianapolis
Nashville
Tenn
Barnhart, Spindler & Co
Large Type Founders
Chicago
Burdge Heads to Muncie and Indianapolis on Business
L. J. Burdge departed last evening for a business trip to Muncie and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Burdge
Muncie
Indianapolis
Eagle Lodge Social Invitation Rouses Local Buzzards
A lively verse invites members of the Logan Lodge of Eagles to attend a fall hall event. It names many local figures such as George Palmer Lew Beckly Warren Gates and Farmer Conn and hints at a jovial crowd and social dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Band
Kokomo
W. F. Edwards
The
Eagles of Indiana
Masonic Temple
Frederick Landis
A. Vaughn
Frank Kistler
Edwards
Warren Gates
Farmer Conn
Harry Tucker
Logan Lodge of Eagles
Jury May Be Asked To Investigate Coal Weighing
In Logansport a coal deal shows 1100 pounds per ton raising questions of deceptive weighing. J C Hadley Jr of Ash Hadley may bring the case before the grand jury amid other similar complaints. Dr C Justice urges weighmaster and inspectors for coal, milk, and fruit to protect citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
C. Justice
Logansport
Kokomo URE meeting installs officers and honors Jacobs
Colonel Woll installs officers for Kokomo company No 6 in a Tuesday session. Retiring captain Robert L. Jacobs is offered a staff position under General Charles R. Jones in the Indiana brigade. New officers include Captain Oscar C. Smith and First Lieutenant Oakley Quick. Deer Creek leader A A Cook reports a cooperative telephone plan with eighty subscribers and low costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo Company No. 6
Robert L. Jacobs
Charles R. Jones
Indiana
Jones
Jacobs
Colonel Woll
Logansport
Oscar C. Smith
Oakley Quick
Samuel McCutcheon
S. C. Mills
Fred L. Trees
Charles Downs Joins Eagles in Logansport Visit
Charles Downs formerly assistant yard master for Panhandle and now with Illinois Central in Chicago arrives in Logansport to join the Eagles. It notes his recent career shift and current location as part of the event coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Downs
Panhandle
Illinois Central
Chicago
Logansport
Eagles
Closson Missing After Secret City Meeting
W. L. Closson, pool hall operator on Broadway, failed to appear after a business trip to the State Line. His friends, meeting in secret session, began inquiries following his abrupt absence and suspected trouble with a local gang.
Local Packing House May Be Enlarged
The Routh Packing company will hold a meeting on Tuesday March 17 to decide on enlarging the local packing house. A committee including Dennis Uhl G W Seybold J D McNitt and F B Wilkinson studied conditions and will likely report in favor of increased capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dennis Uhl
G. W. Seybold
J. D. MecNitt
F. B. Wilkinson
Logansport
Fourth Street
Prominent Promises Break as Closson Feigns Bull Dog Misfortune
A committee confronts Mr. Closson in his hotel room after a meeting in which he promised to meet a group on Broadway. He explains a travel mishap with a bulldog that pulled the seat from his trousers while on a prior trip. He plans to return to Logansport for repairs and possible stock offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Closson
Star Laundry
Mr. Closson
Mrs Lisette Geiger Recovers After Pneumonia Attack
Mrs. Lisette Geiger is recovering from an pneumonia attack. She received medical treatment and is reported in good spirits as doctors monitor her progress.
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Lisette Geiger
Christian Church Plans Summer Improvements
The Ninth street Christian church may be remodeled or rebuilt this summer. A. B. Stanton Philip Voorhees and W. S. Shearer reviewed costs and will report to the official board and congregation. The church has a healthy building fund but not enough for rebuilding, while improvements are feasible.
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A. B. Stanton
Philip Voorhees
W.S. Shearer
Market Street M. E
Burse
Broadway M. E
Chicago Visitor L N Murry Calls on Horns
L N Murry of Chicago is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. C J Horn.
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L. N. Murry
Chicago
City
Mrs. C. J. Horn
Maiben Case to Go to Jury in Evening
Charles Maiden seeks about 1800 dollars for care of his father John T Maiden deceased as the circuit court case in the estate maiden proceeds toward jury decision. Evidence closed at noon and arguments began after a noon recess with two and a half hours allotted for final pleadings.
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Charles Maiden
Suit in Muncie Court Involving Wolfington Estate
M. F. Mahoney appeared for defendants in the circuit court case administratrix of Mr. Wolfington vs. the Order of American Plowmen. The demand stands at 1200 dollars. The Citizens' State Bank of Kewanna vs Albert D. Toney was dismissed at the plaintiff's costs. case venued from Fulton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Mahoney
Muncie
Wolfington
Order of American Plowmen
Citizens’ State Bank of Kewanna
Albert D. Toney
Fulton County
First Class Argument for Good Roads
The article argues for improved roads to revive commerce and travel. It notes that bad roads cripple merchant activity, cut wood and fuel trade, and stall hauling and farm access to the city. Substantial roads would save time, reduce wear, and boost March business.
County approves cementing work for coal storage basement
County commissioners let contracts for cementing two rooms in the courthouse basement to ensure an ample coal supply next winter after last year’s napless shortages and high coal prices.
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Court House
Shidler Here With Marion Politician on Visit
Hon G H D Shideler of Marion, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, was hosted by Fredrick Landis in this city yesterday between trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. D. Shideler
Marion
Fredrick Landis
Workman Badly Hurt in Plow Handle Plant Accident
John Cummings of Michigan avenue suffered a severe right wrist injury when his sleeve caught in a boring machine at the Howe plow handle factory. Henry Shriver freed the drill, stopping the machine and removing the auger. Cummings, assisted by John Howe and seen by Dr. G H Hopper, had prior minor injury from the same machine.
Traction Leaders Review Bridge Site by Wabash River
In Logansport George F. McCulloch president of Union Traction A L Drum and Horace Stillwell surveyed the Wabash river area from Eighteenth street to the island above the old oil mill dam They inspected both riverbanks and returned with no publication plan It may hinge on real estate pricing before a final decision on a bridge link between Indianapolis and Logansport for the Indianapolis Northern Traction company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. McCulloch
Union Traction Company
A. L. Drum
Horace Stillwell
Gansport
Wabash River
Indianapolis Northern Traction Company
Indianapolis
Eighteenth Street
Valuable Lands in Pulaski County Becomes Agricultural Hub
Pulaski County, once the swampiest in the state, has advanced into a thriving agricultural area after systematic drainage. Over seven hundred miles of dredging and ditching were done for 225000 dollars. Swamp lands once worth 1.75 per acre now fetch 75 dollars, and good farmland rarely costs under 80 dollars per acre. Tenants who bought cheap land a decade ago have grown wealthy by holding their properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski County
Report Denies Logansport Smallpox Deafness Rumor
Health Officer George Graham and Dr. F P J Herrmann say a circulating tale that Josie Miller of Cicott street has become deaf dumb and blind from smallpox is entirely untrue. The rumor was started to provoke city residents and create excitement.
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Logansport
Josie Miller
Cicott Street
George Graham
FP. J. Herrmann
Oriental speaker to address taxation of Armenians
M. G. Alexanian will speak again at the Church of Christ, 521 Broadway. Topic: oppressive taxation of Armenians by the Turkish Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Alexanian
Church of Christ
Broadway
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NEW Lodge
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Gansport Lodge
Fourth and Market Streets
W. H. Legg
John Holland
Harry G. Tucker
R. T. Rankin
George Palmer
Roger W. Bligh
Patrick Hooley
F. B. Livingston
Lew Beckly
Fred Six
Will Legg
Charlie Smith
Rankin
Bligh
Porter
Jim
Comrade
J. C. Hadley
Ash & Hadley
Justice
Col. Woll
Kokomo Knights
Deer Creek Co-Operative Telephone Office Exchange
A. A. Cook
Deer Creek
Co-Operative Telephone Company
Alamitied OF
W. L. Closson
Room On Broadway
W. C. Routh & Co
Routh Packing Company
Minneapolis Journal
Morgan
Ninth Street Christian Church
Con
Maiben
Circuit Court
Charles
Enys
John T. Mai
Den
Shidler
Workman
Cummings
John Cummings
Michigan Avenue
Howe
Tory
Interurban
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