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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
7
Hartford City report of James Bradford seeking a marriage license for Lucy Tweed after keeping her as housekeeper two weeks. Clerk will not issue papers and directs appearance before Judge Sturgis to determine fitness to wed.
Earl T. Sigerfoos of Elkhart, an employee of the Lake Shore railroad, created a scene at the New York Central depot in Rochester New York and was arrested. He faced a police court arraignment and was taken into custody by U S Marshal Withman on the charge of opening mail not his own.
Columbus report says Walter Galbraith accused Nathan M. Wilson of Scottsburg a tax ferrer of taking sixty dollars as hush money in a tax collection case. Wilson initially questioned the remark then denied the accusation after it was clarified.
Judge Henry C. Fox of the Wayne circuit court complains of a rising tide of divorces and the many suits in Wayne county. He says the courts cannot be blamed and urges the legislature to pass a law giving courts relief against the surge of divorce cases.
Richmond March 19 Miss Neva Deardoff former Jefferson township resident and Ann Arbor student has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa reflecting near perfect scholarship and conduct during her university years.
Mrs Frank Monaco from Middletown New York was arrested in Huntington at her husband’s request after deserting home to live with a group of Italian laborers. She left her husband last September and moved with the Italians between several places.
Frank Campbell a former railway clerk, described as insane, burst into Davis & Schaefer law offices in Goshen and assaulted ex State Senator William J. Davis over an account dispute. Partner B G Schaefer arrived, police were summoned, Campbell jailed.
The newborn twins of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Perkinson of Garden City were laid to rest at Garland Brook cemetery. Each infant weighed less than 214 pounds, and a quart cup or cigar box served as a bed for both.
A stranger matching Emory Cassell description of the man who killed Thomas Mills near Quincy was arrested in Gosport. He was taken to Spencer then Indianapolis for Cassell to identify. Cassell is held in Marion county jail.
The library bureau of Chicago won the bid to build and place the steel stacks for the new De Pauw library in Greencastle. The contract totals $5,995 after several bids were submitted for this specialized work.
In Frankfort on March 19 Capt. W. H. Hart of Indianapolis was badly injured when he was thrown to the ground while alighting from a limited interurban car.
Frankfort reports John D. Barton a prominent citizen was arrested on forgery charges in the city.
At Saratoga, 40 miles northwest of Beaumont, Tom Williams was killed and R Wilson and Blase Latidas wounded by a shotgun blast from Albert Clampitt, who surrendered to authorities.
Harvey Jones of Hartford City is held on the charge of assaulting Jeremiah Woodard a blind veteran.
The crew counts eight pound gold bricks weighing about sixteen ounces each. At twenty five dollars an ounce the haul could total over two million dollars. Hawke and companions panic then regain composure as they resume packing under waterlogged conditions. Elliott explores the hold in diving gear amid green gold light.
In a sunlit hold the crew and Alexandra expedition members haul fifteen treasure chests tensed by rings and bolts. Elliott and Margaret fear discovery while Bennett Henninger and Hawke guard the gold after locating more chests and planning further extraction. A distant steamer with a red ensign appears as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
A Columbus Ohio reader writes to Mrs Pinkham about relief from nervousness headaches and other symptoms during menopause following use of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports improved well being and earning strength to resume daily chores and urges friends to try the remedy.
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been a standard remedy for female ills and has helped thousands. It addresses displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing-down feeling flatulence indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of FP J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio offers to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason certifies December 6, 1886. Cure advertised as internal remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Sold by all druggists. also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The steamer Pomona wrecked near Ft. Ross this afternoon while operating between San Francisco and Eureka. All eighty four passengers were saved and await transfer to the City of Topeka which is en route from Eureka to San Francisco and expected to pass tonight.
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.
The article reveals Miss Julia Marlowe using ice and simple steps to create a radiant complexion. An icy routine involves cold cream, Swedish pumice stone, and ice water to smooth the skin, followed by cream and powder for a peachblown glow.
In Washington on March 19, Mrs. Florence Pullman Lowden, custodian of her father Geo. M. Pullman’s fund for Pullman Illinois invalid children, puts into practice meritorious theories on child care. She advocates greater organization among charities dependent on this fund.
The schedule lists limited trains from early morning to late night with a Tipton connection for Elwood, Alexandria, Fairmount, Anderson, Middletown, Muncie and intermediate stations. Most trains, except the 11:00 p m, connect at Tipton for onward travel.
Foley's Honey and Tar remains unaffected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiate or other harmful drugs. The product is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by W. H. Porter.
Logansport resident Mrs William A White of 729 Seventeenth Street testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her husband's three year kidney complaints Back ache and sharp pains when bending disappeared and kidney secretions cleared He says the remedy has not returned since 1897 Sold by all dealers price fifty cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doans and take no other
Local agents sell coupon books good for 12 dollars worth of transportation for 10 dollars. Valid on 32 traction lines across Indiana Ohio and Michigan totaling 1807 miles of track.
Traction line connections noted at Indianapolis serving Lafayette Crawfordsville Columbus Shelbyville Rushville Grenfield Knightstown New Castle Cambridge City Richmond Dayton and their intermediate stations. At Muncie connections extend to Hartford City Montpelier Bluffton Farmland Winchester Union City Greenville and beyond.
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co announces daily interurban schedules to Wales Wayne Huntington Delphi Lafayette and intermediate points with multiple morning and evening departures plus limited cars and special runs. Express freight service operates Fort Wayne to Lafayette with weekday departures.
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