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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
7
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Nervine as a non opiate sleep remedy that restores sleep for sleepless nerves. Mrs May Scott claims one bottle changed her condition after two years of agony and continued improvement with ongoing use.
A provocative query questions whether French actions against Moorish people were state policy or exaggerated mortality. The wording implies debate over historic violence and casualty reporting.
A terse remark argues that platonic hate is more exposing than platonic friendship, noting honesty in negative feelings often surpasses polite bonds in social discourse.
In Waycross Georgia the annual liquor license set at thirty thousand dollars reflects a high license stance though the town has no saloon and likely cannot pay the fee. The statement argues the fee remains a standard for licensing regardless of local sales.
Carl Stephen son, son of Dr and Mrs Andrew Stephenson of Greencastle, was notified of election to a Harvard university scholarship for next year. The award came through Prof Charles A Hawkins, a Harvard faculty member and personal friend of Dr Stephenson, head of DePauw history department. Stephen son is pursuing a master's in history this year.
Newcastle May 11 The board of trustees of the state village for epileptics north of the city met and awarded a contract for a new building to form part of Colony No 2. It is to be completed by fall. The current appropriation for cottages is nearly exhausted and no more construction can proceed until next year.
Elmer Greenwood aged 24 was arrested at the home of a young woman in Greencastle and taken to Olney Illinois by Deputy Sheriff Holmes to face charges of child and wife desertion. The official says Greenwood broke jail there and followed information from the deserted wife, found at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Smythe.
Greencastle reports final arrangements nearly complete for the interstate peace oratorical contest to be held here Friday. Prof. George W. Knight of Miami University serves as president of the Interstate association with President Edwin Holt Hughes of DePauw as a vice president.
Mrs. Eliza Hill man and Bertha Hillman sue saloonkeeper William N. Stewart of Jimtown for illegal liquor sales seeking $10,000 damages in each case tied to the deaths of Lawrence and Charles Hillman who drowned in a pool.
Lebanon May 11 Mary Salmon of Frankfort won first prize of 50 dollars at the Central Indiana high school oratorical contest held here. Her speech was Mammonism vs. Manhood. Leonard Carlin of Noblesville took second with The Independent Voter and Edwin Anderson of Lebanon third with The Mission of Booker T. Washington.
Gov. Hanly has been asked to speak at the Memorial day exercises at Batson cemetery on May 31. The committee expects a reply upon the governor’s return from Baltimore. Batson cemetery is the resting place of many county pioneers and notable citizens, with 1,000 to 2,000 people attending annually.
Shelbyville reports the Citizens' Natural Gas board approves five additional wells in Hancock county's southern gas field this summer. Contracts to be let within days.
Madison May 11 Arno Schmidt a well to do dry goods merchant shot himself in the head with a 38 caliber revolver. He was prominent in lodge and civic affairs no reason is given for his death by own action.
Hubert Snavely son of John D Snavely has joined the navy since last fall and has been chosen as crew to join the United States fleet now on its trip around the world.
Noblesville reports the death of ex sheriff Emanuel Henry aged sixty eight from paralysis. He leaves a widow and two children. Henry served four years in the civil war as a member of company E thirty-ninth Indiana volunteers.
William V. Marsh pleads guilty to bigamy after arrest in Detroit prompted by his wife Mrs. Ethel Stuckman Marsh of Allegan Michigan. Marsh was sentenced in Goshen.
In Henryville on May 11 the Monroe county census reports 631 pupils this year, down 61 from last year’s 692.
Brownsville May 11 J D Bruner 59 of Alquina dropped dead at the church door during a school commencement. Cause is heart failure. The death occurred as attendees gathered for the exercises.
South Bend May 11 Harry Badet a member of the Teal and Badet toy firm has announced his bid for a seat in the county legislature. He seeks support from local voters and brings business experience to the campaign.
The Marion Commercial club and the Business Mens' Association will organize a home coming week this summer, arranging activities and community gatherings to celebrate local business and civic ties.
Rand and Hinton race to the Nampa reservoir to thwart Wheelock who fled with two horses. Peggy Grierson’s safety drives Rand as Wheelock intrigues with a daring dynamite plan, confronting him atop the dam while a tense pursuit unfolds through the canyon.
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case of catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Toledo Ohio by the undersigned Line known F J Cheney for 15 years and believe him honorable in business. Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts upon the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle Sold by all druggists Take Hall's Family Pills for Constipation.
In a fashionable Cincinnati suburb the mayor unveils a scheme to reform hoboes. Arriving vagrant is photographed bathed given new clothes and photographed again before being offered a job. Kirby claims the method works well as Wyoming property owners aid the poor by tearing down ramshackle frame houses and building three room brick cottages with bath and light nearby.
A dialogue contrasts Celia and a new cook about baggage in a suitcase. The New Cook asserts the single suitcase contains enough clothes for an extended stay, while the housekeeper questions the sufficiency of such baggage.
A critic compliments the actor for boosting the Bardonian theory and quips Shakespeare would have denied writing Hamlet if he saw the performance. The actor responds with light pleasure at the joke.
In 1999, a conversation captures two aviators evaluating a successful ascent, noting they climbed as high as halfway to the Warbler building. The exchange underlines the era's daring air feats and playful bravado.
Berlin May 11. Police Commissioner Muller demonstrated police power by arresting almost every person linked to banker Friedberg after a failed debt settlement. The episode ended with Muller's mental break, prisoners released, and no government apology. The report notes no habeas corpus in Germany and that a policeman may arrest whom he pleases.
New York May 11 Inspector Max Schmittberger, marked man amid anarchist threats, continued duty after a March Union Square labor protest where he halted a speaker. A bomb exploded, killing an bystander and injuring the bomber, as Schmittberger acted to prevent further speech acts.
A brief verse notes frustration from a puzzle solver who girds himself for another attempt, acknowledging the difficulty without profanity. It captures a stubborn yet lighthearted mood as the solver contemplates progress and effort.
The notice lists daily trains including No. 28 Kansas City to New York No. 4 St. Louis to New York No. 6 St. Louis to Toledo No. 9 New York to Kansas City No. 11 New York to St. Louis No. 5 Toledo to St. Louis No. 3 New York to St. Louis.
Colonial Country Club Hotel touts baths and mineral water as a remedy for kidney liver stomach ailments and nervous complaints. It offers five gallons of spring water mailed with medical advice for home treatment for a $2 fee.
A group of men in a store discuss gifts that failed to please their families. White rats amuse one man while another recalls a failed morocco saddle. A drummer laments a poor gift and the idea that home happiness cannot be bought.
A humorous exchange notes a divorcee planning to invite her ex husband to her wedding not to attend but to send a present. The joke rests on the ex husband being easygoing and generous about gifts.
Timetable shows limited trains to Tipton with direct connections at Tipton for Elwood Alexandria Fairmount Anderson Middletown Muncie and intermediate stations. Trains run at 9 00 9 45 3 45 6 00 and 6 45 with the 11 00 p m service excluded from direct Tipton connections.
A departing guest quips with a maid about the room’s condition. The exchange hints at a tip request and implies the room’s state is maintained during the stay.
Gossip column notes Mrs De Shine receives a sharp remark about her many rings. A second quip suggests she avoids washing hands, reflecting tabloid humor and social sniping.
An honored town citizen suffered a severe dysentery attack and, after obtaining Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, reported prompt cure. Druggist Mr. Leach of Walcott Vermont confirms stock and recommends purchase through W. H. Porter.
Interurban schedules list departures from the Fort Wayne station to Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediate points at 6:35 am 1:05 pm 7:41 pm 2:35 pm 9:05 pm 3:52 pm 11:06 pm 10:05 am 6:05 pm with delphi Lafayette and intermediate points 6:30 am 11:10 am 6:50 am 1:10 pm 9:10 am 3:16 pm 10:14 am 5:10 pm limited cars run to Boyd Park Lafayette and Fort Wayne with morning and evening departures 8:30 am 5:34 pm 7:37 pm 9:10 pm 11:30 pm schedule also notes Express Freight Service and weekly operations under R T Gunn superintendent of traction Fort Wayne.
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