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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
8
Indianapolis March 12 a lunacy commission has been appointed to determine the mental condition of Mrs Patrice Metcalf who sat with Lawyer Hamill in the federal riding at Chicago during the Walsh trial. She suffers from a haunting delusion that someone pursues her and has become violently upset requiring police restraint. Her physician reports little hope of recovery, her nervous system nearly wrecked.
Lawrenceburg March 12 Frank B Shutts receiver of the Aurora National Bank paid depositors a 50 percent dividend and expects another 30 to 50 percent before closing. The bank failed due to the collapse of Cincinnati lenders Tuthill Pattison Lumber and Cypress Lumber both heavily indebted to the bank.
Shelbyville March 12. Mrs. F Davis set fire to her clothing during the night and her body was found in a field at daylight after neighbors searched for hours. She had been demented for years. All clothing burned off and flesh cooked. She lived near the Bartholomew county line with a husband and two children.
In Goshen on March 12, Hilda Magnusson a 21 year old Swedish nurse carrying one year old Thomas Hoefner Riley fell down stairs at the Riley residence. The child died from a broken neck and the nurse suffered serious injuries in the incident.
The St Joseph river continues to rise creating the most serious flood conditions in this Indiana area. If the river does not recede in days, about 600 families in Elkhart South Bend Mishawaka Ind Niles and St Joseph Mich cannot return to their homes for weeks. Estimated damage stands at 175000 dollars.
Mrs. Frank Hancock, 60, collapsed during a Pythian sisterhood gathering in Columbus and suffered a fatal lung hemorrhage. She died en route to Dr. S. S. Kincaid's office before husband and son could reach her.
Indianapolis March 12 The Indiana Supreme Court reversed the Elkhart circuit court in disbarment proceedings against Mayor Darrow of Laporte and John W Talbot of South Bend citing errors in instructions and admission of testimony The lower court had disbarred them on charges of subornation of perjury
Bedford March 12 Dr J R Cole man of Bloomington was arrested on a charge of practicing medicine in Lawrence county without a license. He had been visiting Bedford for weeks treating a cancer patient. He posted bond.
Goshen March 12 Elkhart county incurs annual costs from a new public depositary system totaling about 800 dollars. Interest amounts to roughly 60 dollars monthly while increases in auditor and treasurer salaries plus printing and advertising push expenses higher.
A Montgomery circuit court jury awarded Louis Yansky of Terre Haute $100 for alienation of his wife’s affections by Samuel F. Hutton, a farmer east of Crawfordsville. Yansky had sought $5,000 in the case filed in Montgomery county.
A break in the gas engine at the Wilkinson pumping station in Hancock county cuts off natural gas for all patrons of the Citizens' natural gas plant in Shelbyville on March 12.
Henry H. Rohler collapsed after a sneezing spell in Evansville on March 12 and died before medical help arrived.
Circuit Judge Gordon ruled against several insurance firms in a suit by Imperial Tobacco seeking payment on $40,000 in policies. The action covers tobacco destroyed during the Princeton raid by night riders.
A receiver is handling the Folding Bed company of Evansville with assets listed at $1,000 and Nahities at $7,000, indicating a formal process to recover or redistribute assets.
Elliott and Margaret clash aboard a liner as he seeks to keep a Zanzibar treasure hunt on track. She insists on going to South Africa to join his social circle, while Bennett and a courier scramble to derail her plan. A last minute ship change looms as they race to catch a different voyage.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a timeless cure for female ailments ranging from displacements to nervous prostration. It invites letters to Mrs. Pinkham for free, confidential guidance from Lynn Mass. The narrative excerpt follows a scene with Elliott and Margaret racing to a ship as time runs short.
The remark notes that twenty five million squirrels bag ged annually in Russia and adds a quip about many people there able to imitate a nut noise.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio pledges to pay $100 for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason notes December 6 1886. Internal remedy marketed with testimonials and 75 cent price. mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Berlin March 11 They discuss a betrothal between Victoria Louise of Germany and Manuel the future king of Portugal. Victoria would be sixteen in August and engagement status remains unconfirmed. The match would solidify ties among European ruling families amid cautious diplomacy.
Daily train services listed include AARAS No. 2 from St. Louis to New York, No. 8 from Kansas City to New York, No. 6 from St. Louis to Toledo, No. 4 from St. Louis to New York westbound, No. 9 from New York to Kansas City, No. 1 from New York to St. Louis, No. 5 from Toledo to St. Louis, and No. 3 from New York to St. Louis.
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York says four years after taking less than two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure his kidney trouble brick dust sediment and pain vanished and never returned. He urges others with kidney or bladder trouble to use Foley's Kidney Cure.
London reports the mysterious disappearance of Phyllis Dare, England's famed actress, fueling rumors she eloped with Lord Dalmeny, son of Lord Rosebery. Dalmeny, 23, heir to 15 million dollars, was sent to Scotland for his infatuation with Dare. Dare had been performing in Birmingham and left without explanation.
Fans await the opening call as umpires prepare to shout Now play ball signaling the start of the game in a season kickoff scene.
Diseases of the skin including eczema tetter salt rheum and barber's itch cause intense itching and smarting. Chamberlain's Salve gives almost instant relief and has cured many cases. For sale by W. H. Porter, druggist.
A Peru Indiana blacksmith states kidney trouble caused backache dizziness and eye discomfort. After using three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills his symptoms vanished and he has remained well for three years. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Coupon books sold by local agents claim an offer of 12 dollars worth of transportation for 10 dollars. The deal covers 32 traction lines across Indiana Ohio and Michigan totaling 1807 miles of track.
The notice lists travel routes stopping at Indianapolis with Lafayette Crawfordsville Columbus Shelbyville Rushville Grenfield Knightstown New Castle Cambridge City Richmond Dayton and related intermediate stations. It also mentions Muncie serving Hartford City Montpelier Bluffton Farmland Winchester Union City Greenville Ohio and onward destinations.
Interurban trains depart from the Port Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co. station for Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediate points at 6 35 AM 1 05 PM 8 05 AM 7 37 AM 2 35 PM 7 41 PM and 5 05 PM 3 52 PM 12 05 PM 10 05 AM 6 05 PM For Delphi Lafayette and intermediate points at 5 30 AM 6 50 AM 9 10 AM 11 16 AM 1 10 PM 3 10 PM 10 14 AM 5 10 PM Limited cars make only select stops Car leaving at 11 95 PM Boyd Park only Express Freight Service between Fort Wayne and Lafayette schedule shows 8 30 AM 5 34 PM 7 37 PM 9 10 PM 11 30 PM Town stops and weekday runs noted Brock Gunn is supervisor of transit.
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