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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1907

Page

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Judge Willis Brown to Visit Logansport Youth Camp

Judge Willis Brown former juvenile court judge of Salt Lake City and founder of the American Anti Cigarette League plans a Logansport visit. He will lead a boys camp at Winona from July 26 to August 16 and hopes local youths attend with a goal of electing a boy mayor for the youths municipality.

Willis Brown Juvenile Court Salt Lake City American Anti-Cigarette League Reform School Los Angeles Brown Waar Lpent Winona Logansport

Editors Banqueted in Eleventh District Campaign Series

Editors of Republican newspapers in the Eleventh district banqueted at Barnett last night with most papers represented. The gathering, part of a campaign series, discussed politics and showed broad support for Fairbanks for president, though no formal resolution was adopted. Visiting editors included Holman Peru Potter etc. and George Lockwood of Marion led the Republican Press Bureau, along with Frederick Landis among attendees.

Eleventh District Barnett Fairbanks Omer Holman Peru H. 8. Butler Huntington

Death Rates See Varied City Rates in Indiana March

The state board of health monthly bulletin reports Logansport had 26 deaths in March with a rate of 37.1 per 1000. Elkhart Penu Vincennes M avon and New Albany posted higher rates among cities of 10 000 to 25 000. County death rate was 34.2 with Covington 2342 population recording nine deaths for a 45 rate.

State Board of Health Logansport Elkhart Penu Vincennes Mavion New Albany Covington

Coonie Miller Headlines War Lecture at Crystal

Last night at the Crystal the amateur night featured Coonie Miller delivering a celebrated lecture on the war. Manager Hardie had his salary raised yesterday afternoon. Coonie hopes to become a professional actor with dreams of joining the big circuit.

the Crystal Coonie Miller Hardie Coonie

Assessments Slashed by Appraisers in West Side Case

Public works board had 3175.04 in total assessments for eight property owners. Appraisers reduced the sum to 1904.31 after inspecting Gottlieb Shaffer, E A Dunn, George Walters, J W Busserd, Gus Dryer, J O Moore, Narcy Shelman, and Catherine Gray. Final figures lower than the board’s, with Dennis UK expected to receive reduced proceeds.

Circuit Court Joseph E. Crain James Dowelas Adam Graf Dennis UK Gottlieb Shaffer E. A. Dunn George W. Walters J. W. Bussard Gus Dryer J. O. Moore Nancy Old New Gottlieb Narcy J. Shelman Catherine Gray

Engine Crushed Trainman Dies After Accident

J. W. Rush a Vandalia brakeman from New Market died after being thrown from a switch engine at Crawfordsville. He was brought to Culver Union hospital, where doctors amputated his legs but he died on the operating table. Rush had recently moved from Logansport to Crawfordsville to work on the shifting engine.

J. W. Rush Vandalia Crawfordsville Rush Culver Union Hospital Unon New Market Hos Pital Logansport

Ottos Set To Face South Bend Spires Tomorrow

The Ottos will play the South Bend Spires tomorrow afternoon at Spencer Park. The Spires have not been defeated this year, and the Ottos aim to turn the trick. Carrell will be in the box for the local lineup, with Rosy Carroll delivering a strong recent performance.

Ottos South Bend

North Side School Children Picnic at Spencer Park

Teachers and children from North Side school held a mid day picnic in Spencer park after meeting at Fourth and Broad street at 11 this morning. They traveled by special car and enjoy roller skating races and other recreations in a lively afternoon.

North Side Spencer Park Fourth and Broadway

Man Dead In Fence Farm Tragedy Near Galveston

Oliver Heward was found dead on his Galveston farm after rising at night to drive away dogs harassing his sheep. Neighbors concluded heart failure caused his death as he sat with his shotgun gripped in his hand on a fence rail.

Oliver Heward Galveston Heward Howard

Lifeless Form Brought Home After Sudden Loss

A lifeless body was found and carried back to the house where a distressed wife awaited. Her grief was intense as she faced the fate of losing her husband. The couple had one child, a daughter living in Chicago.

Ines Chicago

Youth steals postal card in Broadway store brawl

A youth slipped a five cent postal card into his pocket and was attacked by a store utility man who pinned him to the floor and struck him. The assailant took the card, paid a quarter to the boy for it, and left before change could be made.

Citizens Club Meeting In Library Hall May

The Citizens' Club will meet in Library Hall Monday evening May 135. Dr Hessler will read a paper on Changes in the Flora of Indiana. The annual election of officers will be held and full attendance is desired.

Citizens’ ‘Club Library Hall Hessler Indiana

Knights Templar Delegates Return From Indianapolis Meet

Delegates Bert Winter Henry Tucker and William Felver from Winona reported a good con vention and fine entertainment at the state Knights Templar conclave in Indianapolis. The next state gathering is set for Winona Lake in July 1908.

Knights Templar Indianapolis Bert Winter Henry Tucker William Felver Winona Lake

Judge Dismisses Aged Divorce Docket As Cases Fold

Judge Lairy purges the docket delaying term to term by dropping old divorce actions. Dismissed are Elizabeth Stringer versus Ambrose Stringer Sarah J Harvey versus Hiram Harvey Ira S Brown versus M Brown Edwin Erb versus Rosa Frb Emeline Beebout versus Marshall Beebout. The Edwin Erb case ends due to the defendant's death months ago. An Ellen Quillen versus Theodore F Quillen attachment will bring the husband to court for contempt over unpaid alimony.

Lairy Noah The Ark Elizabeth Stringer Ambrose Stringer Sarah J. Harvey Hiram Harvey Ira S. Brown M. Brown Edwin Erb Rosa Frb Emeline Beebout Marshall Beebout Ellen Quillen Theodore F. Quillen Enyart

Duffy and Loganport Bank Suits Against Hitchens Dismissed

Duffy versus Hitchens and Loganport State Bank against Hitchens were dismissed. Vance stock seized by Sheriff Enyart and turned over to Havens and Geddes in a replevin action.

H. D. Vance Royal Center Sheriff Enwart John C. Duffy John Hitchens Logansport State Bank Enyart Havens & Geddes Vance Replevin

Gall couple to attend convention and south trip

Mr and Mrs John Gall of 1518 Smead Street departed last night for Chicago and will travel to Memphis Tennessee for a three day convention of the O R C. They plan a month long southern visit to New Orleans Tampa and other cities before returning home.

John Gall Smead Street Chicago Memphis Tenn

Postoffice Boys to Meet Schlitz at Spencer Park

The local post office baseball team will play Schlitz tomorrow at 9 o clock at Spencer Park. Schlitz is a tough aggregation and the federal boys must perform well to win.

Post Office Schlitz Spencer Park Federal Boys

Epworth League to Celebrate Anniversary at Market Street M E

Members of the Epworth League at Market Street M E Church will mark the anniversary of their organization tomorrow. An interesting program is planned and, at the close of the evening meeting, officers will be elected.

Epworth League of the Market Street M. E. Church

Charlies W. Kleekner to Speak at Wabash Meeting

Charlies W. Kleekner, former state legislator, will address a mass union meeting next Tuesday evening at Wabash.

Charlies W. Kleekner Wabash

Board Plans Wide Teacher Reassignments in Logansport

Superintendent Douglass informed city teachers at the high school building that the board intends to reassign staff for next year. Long‑time teachers in one building will move to others as salaries and further education opportunities are clarified.

Douglass Checker Board Logansport

Raver Heads Fort Wayne Transit After 15 Years Here

Edward Raver, longtime superintendent of the local street car system, transfers to Fort Wayne as chief of its system. He began in 1891 as a motorman, rose to superintendent, and will be succeeded by Rider of Fort Wayne. Cars will adjust routes and schedules as the city adjusts to the change.

Rider Fort Wayne Edward Raver Ft. Wayne Raver Joseph McNary D. J. Fickle Fickle George Marott Ed Folsom Folsom McNary Rover

Fire damages Dedrick residence roof on West Market Street

Firefighters responded to a blaze on the kitchen roof at the Dedrick home near Peoria junction after a defective flue ignited the fire. Damage was slight.

Dedrick West Market Street Peoria Junction

Yarbro Departs for Danville After Brother Visit

Thomas Yarbro left today for his home in Danville after a visit with his brother Dr. Yarbro, marking the end of a brief family stopover.

Thomas Yarbro Danville Dr. Yarbro

Walther League Convention to Gather in City

The Walther League of Northern Indiana convenes at St James Lutheran with 400 delegates expected from Marion to Crown Point. A Wabash excursion may raise attendance to 600 or more, as Rev Stuehm coordinates plans and two sessions proceed at St James and Stettiner hall.

Walther League of Northern Indiana St. James Lutheran Church Marion South Ben Ft. Wayne Goodland Hobart Hammond Laporte Huntington Tipton Anderson Reynolds Elkhart Crown Point Stuehm Stettiner Hall Moesta Strodel Walther League Fornoftt Orcnantye Elia Katie Engelbrecht Bertha Ritter Carl Warnke Prof. Moesta Anna Hoppe Katie Ella Engelbrecht Lizzie Jasorka Dora Hoppe Nettie Bergman Eila Engelbrecht Fornoff Old True Lutheran Church Synodical Conference Atlantic Pacific National Organization of the Wither League Buffalo N. Y Fort Wayne Ind Fred Kiein Indiana St. James’ Lutheran Church

Authors Topic Shaped Woman's Club Yearend Meeting

The Woman's club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. E. F. Metzger's home. Prof. Charlies M. Curry of the state formal school at Terre Haute gave an address on Some Root Ideas of the Author Stories. Horace Brown of Indianapolis offered several vocal solos.

Woman’s Club E. F. Metzger Charlies M. Curry Terre Haute Horace Brown Indianapolis

Humorist M. W. Cunningham to Perform at Baptist Church

An entertainment is set for Monday evening at the Baptist church featuring M. W. Cunningham, impersonator, under the Mite society. Cunningham is a humorist with country-wide reputation and widely praised.

M. W. Cunningham the Baptist Church Baptist Church Mite Society Mr. Cunningham

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