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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
8
The city page lists ads and notes from merchants and residents. Local shops announce bargains on lard eggs carnations and wallpaper while notices mention visitors, patients and travel. Listings include rents sales and mortgage exemptions with several upcoming events and community notices.
Wiler Wise Inc promotes the Bee Hive store noting it sells about three fourths of hats worn in Logansport. Shoppers are urged to visit before buying elsewhere to see the season’s display with prices 2.98 3.98 4.98 and 5.98.
See the large stock and latest patterns offered at Grigsby’s Drug Store located at 516 Edwy.
John Hedde advertises a fire sale offering all kinds of hard coal at April prices for May and June delivery. Contact at 432 High street phone 1700.
Joseph Louis Cuban alias Colton, an Italian arrested after a Rochester to Poughkeepsie Black Hand letter, confessed writing two letters demanding money and threatening death. He claimed the motive was to obtain 700 dollars to start a cobbler business and marry Miss Jennie Sesigee of Rochester.
SALE ITEMS INCLUDE Swiss dress fabrics linen towels damask and linen products. Rationed goods feature wide Swiss silk and taffeta fabrics, novelty coats and lingerie waists. Names WILER & WISE, Inc. appear as the seller.
Prof and Mrs Robert Galloway host last regular assembly dance at the Stettiner with old students and graduates from the advanced class. Morehart and Denbo provide music. A surprise party honors Rev Alexander Reid on his sixty third birthday.
Five thousand cut carnations will be on sale tomorrow at the Golden Rule. The soft petals and bright colors promise affordable bouquets for shoppers seeking fresh flowers for gifts or decor.
Ms Lillian Chase of this city and Frederick Rau of New Orleans wed Wednesday in Chicago. Rev George B Hucker officiated at Trinity Episcopal Church. The couple met at Sterns sanitarium in Indianapolis and after a southern trip plan future moves between the south and this city.
The remains of William Paul Donovan brother of Edward Donovan of this city died in Rawhide Nevada March 17 arrived this afternoon at 1 over the Panhandle. Taken to his mother's home near Lucerne the funeral will be held Monday at 10 from St Elizabeth's church Lucerne with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Deceased was forty five and unmarried.
A family recounts medical struggles feeding their infant who failed to thrive on various diets until Grape-Nuts was introduced soaking in warm water. The child rapidly improved becoming strong and rosy cheeked, astonishing friends who expected no progress. The ad ends with a product blurb for Postum Co. and a slogan There’s a Reason.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Deventer of Lafayette. The couple recently moved from here last fall. The news was received yesterday. the message also notes a meeting of much importance held next Sunday night with all members present.
Adam Backus twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs J W Backus of Harrison township had his leg fractured Wednesday when a wagon passed over it while helping his father haul stone. The injury occurred about six inches from the hip.
The dealer explains spring hats are not yet available as wholesale houses finish their selections. She buys sample and pattern hats and will have trimmed hats and shapes at half price or less next week, promising customers can likewise buy at discounted rates.
E. E. Sutton writes from San Diego California that he serves on the U S S Missouri with Bob Evans on a voyage around the Horn. He is in good health and expects to re enlist when his term ends hoping to join a world tour force.
The storm door was taken off the Panhandle station this morning and handed to custodian Albert Allen. It was stored in the basement for future use, signaling the approach of spring.
Court of Honor will meet this evening in Ben Hur hall. All members are requested to be present. Notice to Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers there will be a meet
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