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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
7
An appeal extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach and digestive troubles. Endorsed by Hon George C Rankin and others, the remedy promises health, easy digestion, and permanent results with a 50 cent to 1 bottle purchase.
Bloomington reports that Peter S. Thrasher paid $1,600 into Monroe county treasury after three indictments by commissioners over retained fees. Ex-Sheriff Benton J. Hough, now a farmer in Adams County, prepared to repay $2,000 he collected.
Russell Van Dyne and his valet Petruchio travel to a remote town near Naples after rumors of a famed wine lead them to a chapel. In a grim twist the inn keeper and six masked men trap Van Dyne beneath a stone tomb, revealing a planned revenge tied to Anita de Mendito.
Richmond March 31 Guy S McCabe division freight agent of the Pennsylvania railroad will become general western and division freight agent with headquarters at Chicago to succeed M S Connelly who becomes general freight agent at Pittsburg Pa McCabe will be succeeded by A D Pendleton division freight agent at Terre Haute
In Fort Wayne on March 31 a cable from Judge Gilbert of the Manila federal court announced the death of Earl Lee Tatum who was to marry Senator Ellison’s daughter the following day. Tatum, Manila city electrician, died in the Philippine Islands and no further details were given.
Noblesville reports the Atlanta tin mills shut briefly due to exhausted steel billets. Despite the stoppage the plant has ample orders and 500 employees were told idleness would last only a few days.
Mrs. Fred Bell of Morgan County died after a kerosene can exploded and splashed burning oil on her as she tried to start a fire. The incident occurred at her home and left her in agony before her death.
Mrs. Susan J. Smith of Muncie sues John D. Vaughan of Richmond for $10,000 alleging breach of promise to marry. The trial date was set for April 13 with Vaughan described as an aged and wealthy Richmond resident.
Howard Burgess a Richmond high school and Earlham College graduate and Purdue University alumnus dies at home near Richmond. The 25 year old was once an instructor at Kokomo High School.
Cambridge City will acquire a public park. An abstract of the property is being prepared in Richmond. The tract includes several acres and work to beautify the area is already underway.
Richmond March 31 J M Lewis a noted local traveling man was elected president of Post C The post will push to secure restoration of interurban freight service through Richmond.
Wesley Keil, a Black resident, fatally shot William Watson after Watson tried to seize a bottle of beer. Watson died at the scene. Keil, also Black, is under arrest. Watson recently relocated from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
In Evansville on March 31, 13 year old white player George Cook was struck on the head with a bat by 16 year old colored Silas Posey. Cook’s skull was fractured and he is reported to die. Posey was arrested.
Michigan City march 31 Edgar D Crumpacker was nominated for congress by acclamation at the Republican convention for the Tenth Indiana district marking the sixth nomination for the office.
Dumont Post G A R of Shelbyville has chosen Rev G Jensen pastor of the West Street M E church as the orator for Decoration Day in the city.
Evansville reports 14 year old Charles Cobb, at a playmate's request, tossed a lit match into a powder can causing an explosion that blew out one eye and may threaten the other. In Alexandria 16 year old Emery Schuyler jumped from a moving electric car, fell on a cattle guard, and broke both legs with internal injuries possibly fatal. In Fairmont a convict escapee is believed drowned in the Monongahela river near the Marion county jail break site. Charles Coulton died from a live wire accident at Portland Foundry and Machines plant.
Washington reports Germany refuses to accept Dr. David J. Hill as American ambassador, influenced by outgoing Ambassador Tower and Mrs. Tower. Hill, former assistant secretary of state, has long pursued the post after duties at the Hague as minister. He is a Bucknell and University of Rochester alumnus and ex-president of Bucknell University.
The schedule enumerates five daily corridors including No. 9 New York to Kansas City, No. 1 New York to St. Louis, No. 5 Toledo to St. Louis, and No. 3 New York to St. Louis, detailing their daily operations from New York, Toledo, and other origins to major hubs.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The product is taken internally and affects the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The article argues that many operations on women in hospitals are unnecessary and could be avoided. It highlights widespread fear of surgery and suggests there is a substantial number of avoidable procedures affecting women.
Letters from women describe life saving relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for long standing female troubles. The ad claims it cures displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors and backache and invites readers to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
The British Actors' Association resolves that no actor who speaks more than three lines in a play can earn less than £2 a week, while supers and chorus girls typically earn $5 to $7.50 weekly. The rule excludes actors with no speaking parts and aims to reward artistic ability.
W H Porter endorses Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild pleasant stimulant for the liver and bowel cleansing. It claims to clear pimples blotches and complexion without gripe or sickness and to be superior to pills waters and other cathartics for women and children.
In a Logansport testimonial, John C. Humphreys of 612 Ottawa Street details long lasting relief from kidney and urinary problems after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He cites backache, prostrate gland concerns, and painful, frequent urination, noting a permanent cure confirmed in 1906 and urging others to try the remedy from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as U.S. agents.
A quirky item notes a circus poster and a back beer sign as part of a seasonal display. The fragment mentions Carrie Nation and her emblematic goat in a playful historical jolt.
A girl recalls meeting a shy youth after a NeHye card party and a streetcar ride home. She describes his dreamy eyes, brindle hair, and romantic hopes while noting his reluctance to spend money and a missed seat offer to a mother with a baby. The piece ends with a promise of continuation.
Early morning to evening limited trains listed with times 5 45 am through 7 20 pm and 1 00 pm. Connect at Ko komo with trains for Indianapolis and run to Tipton only. Except for the 11 00 pm service, all trains connect at Tipton for Elwood Alexandria Fairmount Anderson Middletown Muncie and intermediate stations.
Local agents sell coupon books good for 12 dollars worth of transportation for 10 dollars. Covers 32 traction lines in Indian Ohio and Michigan totaling 1807 miles of track.
The report outlines railroad traction line connections at Indianapolis linking Lafayette Crawfordsville Columbus Shelbyville Rushville Grenfield Knightstown New Castle Cambridge City Richmond Dayton and other stations. It notes Muncie serving Hartford City Montpelier Bluffton Farmland Winchester Union City Greenville and onward routes.
Trains depart from the interurban station for Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and other points at 6 35 am 1 05 pm 7 41 pm 8 05 am 6 37 am 10 05 am 2 35 pm 3 52 pm 6 05 pm 9 05 pm 11 05 pm Also delphi lafayette and intermediate points at 10 14 am 5 10 pm 11 30 pm limited cars stop in town Boyd Park service to fort Wayne lafayette each week from 9 30 am and 8 20 am express freight service coordinated by superintendent R T Gunn Fort Wayne Indiana.
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