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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1908

Page

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Ministers and politics dominate Anderson conference agenda

A forthcoming Anderson conference will showcase church political maneuvering over appointments and a possible Baltimore delegateship. Notable figures include Union Banner Hunt, C M Kimbrough, E E Hendee, H L Burr, G L Cartwright, Daniel Waugh, T F Berhart, and H N Herrick as contenders.

Anderson Baltimore Indiana Fairbanks Roosevelt Union Banner Hunt Winchester C. M. Kimbrough Muncie E. E. Hendee H. L Burr Newcastle G. L. Cartwright Fortville Daniel Waugh Tipton T. F. Berhart Mishawaka H. N. Herrick Bluffton C. N. Wade Ft. Wayne C. C. Cissell Wade William Chopson Warren Cnopson Methodist University Normal City Eastern Indiana Normal University Board North Indiana Conference

Watch Recovered After Reporter Ad Sparks Return

Miss Fern Eckert of Linden avenue had her watch lost Saturday on Third street. Scott Wirick of the West Side found it Sunday on Third near Court street. After seeing the Reporter ad Tuesday evening, the watch was returned yesterday.

Fern Eckert Linden Avenue Third Street Scott Wirick West Side Miss Eckert

Cass Boy In Trouble

It is reported that Orville G. Emerick of Galveston and student at Michigan University was in the crowd that destroyed the moving picture show. The students will pay for the damage done.

Orville G. Emerick Galveston Michigan University

Bryan Democrats to Organize Club Meeting

The Democrats plan a Bryan club organization meeting in the north court room Monday at 8 o'clock. The event aims to form a local party group and mobilize members for future activities.

North Court Room Bryan

The Silver Blade by Charles Edmonds Walk Opens as a Top Detective Tale

Galveston author Charles Edmonds Walk releases The Silver Blade, a four-book detective novel published by McClurg Chicago. The orange buckram volume features five color illustrations by A. B. Wenazel and rapid, dramatic action praised as a leader among younger writers. Local dealers expect the book in a few days, with arrivals not yet on hand this morning.

A. C McChirg Company Chicago A. B. Wen

Johnston versus Metropolitan Insurance seeks new trial in circuit court

Samuel M. Johnston has moved for a new trial against Metropolitan Insurance in the circuit court. William D B Grant filed a suit in the circuit court against Moses B Grant and others demanding quiet title.

Samuel M. Johnston Metropolitan Insurance Company William D. B. Grant Moses B. Grant

Man With Mustache Key to Beer Sale Case

A colored man Howell testified he bought six bottles of beer from E. E. Howard a Sycamore street saloon keeper. Howell failed to identify the seller in court, saying the man had a mustache. The case was dropped and Howell received the beer.

Namal Howell Howard Marning Howard Polie Court John W. McGreevy Howell Custer Doward M. F. Mahoney

Cheers for Schmitz as graft case stirs San Francisco crowd

In San Francisco on March 19 the audience at a theatre cheered former Mayor Schmitz during his walk to the stage. Shouts of three cheers for Schmitz echoed through the hall, lasting over five minutes as about a hundred people rose to greet him and shake hands.

San Francisco Cal Schmitz

Old Swimmin Hole Defends From Brandywine Ditch Plan

In Indianapolis readers learned the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Brandywine creek must not be turned into a ditch. The decision blocks the Greenfield led movement to erase the "old swimmin hole" famous from a James Whitcomb Riley poem. The court found no clear necessity for the alteration.

Indianapolis Brandywine Creek James Whitcomb Riley Supreme Court Citiens Greenfield Riley

Miller case widens rift over cold nights and visits

In irenit court the husband testified accusing a sister in law of contributing to the estrangement. He complained of his wife's frequent visits to her home and said she used to wind up in red clothing while he lay shivering. A son testified against the mother yesterday.

School Board Purchases 250 Gallon Chemical Tank

The board buys a 250 gallon chemical tank from Obenchain and Boyer to be installed in the Lincoln school basement. It will be piped to all three floors with 125 feet of hose on each level, serving as protection against fire.

Rom Obenchain & Boyer Lincoln School

Schools Probing Courts After Funds In County

Superintendent William Haas of the county schools has orders from Fascisti A. Cotton the state superintendent of schools to probe the justice courts and determine if all school funds have been turned over. The county fund is very small.

William Haas Fascsti A. Cotton Justice Ecourts

Graas to Build Residence on Schrock Property

Ferdinand H. Graas secretary of Stewart Dry Goods has bought the old Schrock property at Twelfth and North streets and will erect a new residence. The long occupied house on the site is being razed.

Ferdinand H. Graas Stewart Dry Goods Company Schrock

Many New Houses Rise Near Miami Avenue and North Pearl

A number of new residences are under construction near Miami avenue and North Pearl street. Several houses have been completed and others are nearing completion.

Miami Avenue North Pearl Street

Water Works Board Reports February Finances and Hospital Extension

Superintendent Charles Sellers presented February figures showing water rents of 1 527.55 and disbursements 2 142.03 due to extensions repairs and salaries. Funds at month start 16 697.05 fell to 10 082.55 after disbursements and collections. M F Sullivan urged immediate water mains extension to Twenty eighth Street hospital site. six inch main and four inch hydrant line to be installed. The board approved the project and accepted plumber William B Powell’s bond.

M. F. Sullivan Twenty-eighth Street William B. Powell

Woman Gets Twenty Years For Murder Under Unwritten Law

In Xenia Alabama Samuel Roberts was killed in front of the Hillsdale hotel early Sunday evening. Kate Trainer formerly Mrs William Goins pleaded guilty before Judge Rose and received a twenty year penitentiary sentence for killing her former lover.

Louisville Kate Trainer William Goins Samuel Roberts Hillsdale Xenia Rose Roberts

Stabbing Affray Breaks Out After School Walk Home

In an East End street quarrel yesterday noon, Reed Burdge stabbed Lawrence Copeland in the right arm after a dispute with several boys over sidewalk space. Copeland, bleeding from the wound near the brachial artery, fled to his home where a doctor dressed the injury.

East End Lawrence Copeland Buprus Copeland Twentieth Street Reed Burdge L. J. Burdge Broadway Burdge Guy Maple A. B. Maple Ninteenth Street Maple Copeland

Camden High School Commencement Set for April 27

The Camden high school commencement will be held on April 27 with Dr. Fr. H. Lindley delivering the address. The eight members of the class are Bessie Robison Dora Dillon Ralph Lines Mabel Wasson Gertrude Hoff Myra Plank Fern Campbell and Edith Harrison. Miss Wasson’s parents reside in Logansport.

Camden High School Fr. H. Lindley Bessie Robison Dora Dillon Ralph Lines Mabel Wasson Gertrude Hoff Myra Plank Fern Campbell Edith Harrison Miss Wasson Logansport

Sanders Captures Suspected Burglary Suspect in Winamac

Detective Sanders arrested a colored man found in a Denham box car toasting near a fire. The man’s grip and nearby boxes allegedly held recently stolen goods from a Winamac store. Authorities believe the suspect is the burglar. Lon Hoffman struck Peter Jenks in front of North street feed barns, causing a three inch scalp wound. Joseph Cooper, jailed for intoxication, was shipped out after trying to leave town repeatedly.

Percy Jones Jennie Shumaker Rochester Dowling Theatre Wermess Jones Third Street Winamac Ellis Lon Hoffman Peter Jenks North Street Hoffman Jenks Joseph Cooper Panhandle Cooper Penhaindle

Grand Rapids man guest of Helm street hostess

Clint Stevens of Grand Rapids Michigan is the guest of Miss Ethel Myers of Helm street in a social visit noted in local society circles.

Clint Stevens Grand Rapids, Mich Ethel Myers Helm Street

Cass county delegates weigh governor bids in early convention

Cass county delegates head to Indianapolis for the March 25 26 state convention to back a governor candidate. C G Conn of Elkhart has labor support and business appeal while Carroll McCullough of Anderson touts his repealing metropolitan police law andDemocratic loyalty. Samuel M Ralston of Lebanon is cautious on local option laws. Rev Kuhns of Richmond and L Ert Slack of Franklin and William O Keefe of Plymouth are minor contenders.

Cass County Indianapolis C. G. Conn Elkhart Conn Jonn Carroll K. McCullough Anderson Samuel M. Ralston Lebanon Ralston Kunns Richmond Cass L. Ert Slack Franklin William O'Keefe Plymouth Rev Kuhns

Barnes Gets Contract For New English Lutheran Church

The English Lutheran Church at First and Market will be built by James I Barnes for about 25000 dollars. Three other bidders included Frank Medland Wiley Co and Bruner Co. The project covers rough construction and decorating with lighting plumbing and heating to follow. The old church will be razed next week after services this Sunday.

First Market Streets James I. Barnes Barnes Frank Medland Wiley & Co Chicago Nelson Theatre Bruner & Co South Bend J. Q. Simons Lenrth

Cavalryman Captain Curbero Visits City on Route Home

Captain Lawrence Curbero of Culver Military Academy rode a McKinley horse from Culver yesterday noon and reached Williamsport at five. He departed for Williamsport again this morning after a city stop last night.

Lawrence Curbero Culver Military Academy Williamsport Culver McKinley Wiliamsport

Colored porter Albert Allen Recovers Stolen Money

Albert Allen a colored porter at Panhandle station is happy as $33 taken days ago is returned. Clerks had removed the money as a joke but it was recovered and restored to him.

Albert Allen Panhandle Station

River rises after rain but stays below danger mark

Heavy rainfall caused the Wabash River to rise several feet overnight yet officials report waters remain below danger levels and no evacuations are planned.

Wabash River

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Cass Boy Bryan Club Galveston Mian McClurg Charles Edmonds Azel Liberty Liberty League Anti-Saloon League Huwary E. E. Howard Sycamore Street Sa Vonist Water Department Charles Sellers The City Water Works Board of Public Works Suhud Laby Lad Sanders Detective Sanders Denham Sunn Him McCullough New English Lutheran Church
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