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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
6
Geese market data appears from Bishop Elevator Co with daily quotes for wheat oats corn white and mixed yellow corn and rye noted, but the OCR text is fragmented and incomplete and cannot confirm specific prices or dates.
Hogs priced at 5.50 to 5.55 dollars with light weights around 5.40 to 5.50. Medium and heavy hogs quoted 5.50 to 5.55. Rough packers 4.50 to 5.00. Calves good to choice 5.50 to 6.09. Calves common to fair 4.00 to 5.00.
The Mundo reports King Manuel favors his childhood love over a royal marriage alliance. Queen Amelie and the duke of Oporto sought a British princess to secure state ties, but Manuel proclaimed he will marry his early love or none, prompting plans to approach the girl and her mother for a match.
Indianapolis May 18 voting machines tested in the nominating primaries proved impracticable for large precincts. Board members report confusion from long candidate lists and reliance on ballots, with many voters voting by ballot rather than machine.
A short note describes a plan to send the king away abroad to end a long separation and cure him of his childhood romance. The language hints at royal stakes and a personal, intimate motive driving the relocation.
A Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train struck a carriage one mile north of Flora Indiana Sunday, killing James L Cripes and his wife and two year old daughter Ruth. A second child suffered fatal injuries.
Ben Cook aged 21 son of a farmer near Pewamo Michigan died at his home Sunday from a three inch knife wound in the abdomen. The wound occurred during a fight in Pewamo but he died before naming his assailant.
Deputy Sheriff Nugent arrested IS ball players and Umpire Pfenniger after a Sunday game between Mobile and Montgomery of the Southern League on charges of playing on the Sabbath. Bond was posted and the game continued.
Ex Governor W S Jennings clashed with Congressmen Frank Clark in the Hotel Aragon lobby after Clark called Jennings a grafter in Jacksonville Florida on May 18. The incident involved a walking stick and tense exchange amid political tension in the Second Florida district.
An honored town resident suffered a severe dysentery attack and believed a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy would cure him. The patient had used it in the West, and after obtaining it from Wolcott Vermont druggist M J Leach he was promptly cured. For sale by W H Porter.
The Stovall family from Burlington Iowa produced three brothers George Jesse and Sam who reached major leagues in Cleveland Detroit and San Antonio. George stars at first base for Cleveland, Jesse pitches and hits well, Sam shines as a Texas league outfielder and batter.
Leonard M. Quill of the election commissioners board reports that United States Standard Voting Machine representatives admit the devices are not successful for the current primary. Commissioner Hugg notes precincts are too large for the machines and too many voters will complicate use. County Chairman Ruckelshaus votes for one machine, citing familiarity with the ballot layout.
The summer stock companies in the Wabash Peru Huntington and local circuit have disbanded. Other towns found them unprofitable and the circuit broke up. Manager Smythe expects high class vaudeville at the local house this summer.
Andrew Wyrick sues W. S. Hillock and ER. E. Pittman of the handle factory for 1606 dollars claiming he hauled wood at five dollars per cord and is owed for the work.
Pittsburgs Pa May 18 Captain S F Gilmore a riverman works daily on watershoes that may let a person walk on water He originally used a rope as a safety line during tests and notes the current bulkiness of the shoes but aims to make collapsible inflatable versions for easy carrying and use.
Local business directory describes an alphabetical arrangement of entries with examples such as a printing mouse under P. The note explains that all businesses are listed in order for easy lookup.
Carl J. Horn announces an architects office in the Stettiner building with plans and specifications carefully prepared and a contact telephone number 700 for inquiries.
Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer advertise a family trade and solicit patrons. Telephone number listed as 40.
Local dealer Merrill and Son at 432 High Street promotes coal oil at 10 cents and gasoline at 14 cents claiming independence from the trust and inviting trial orders.
Ed F. Leonard offers coal and fuel products from 222 Heath Street with telephone 1632. Advertises "The best coal for the least money" and also sells wood and coke.
Co L Dilley and Co at 55 Market Street advertises coal horse feed lime cement and sewer pipe, with telephone number 87 for orders and inquiries.
Peck Kandler offers carriage and wagon building painting and repairing services. General blacksmithing with good work at reasonable prices. Located at 514 Northsire Phone 573.
H Weber offers clothing cleaning pressing and repair services at 710 Pearl Street plus tailoring.
Dentist F M Bozer D D S operates at the corner of Fourth and Broadway above City National Bank. Office phone 363 and residence 1463 listed.
An OCR fragment lists D. E. Delzeli with an office at 404% Market street stairway east of Ray's grocery and a residence at 1918 North street. Phone numbers 253 and 622 are shown along with the phrase Entire satisfaction.
Local notice promotes C. L. Dilley & Co at 515 Market Street offering flour feed and bay stock alongside telephone service number 87 for orders and inquiries.
Merrill and Son offer high test gasoline and coal oil that won’t gum stoves. They claim not to be in the trust and advertise best gasoline at 14c and best coal oil at 1c with an invitation to drop a cord for a trial order.
Ed Osborne offers expert horseshoeing at 122 Sixth Street succeeding John M. Thompson. Prompt and satisfactory work guaranteed.
Local advert promotes young and old reliable harnesses buggies and wagons sold at two firms. The notices list addresses at 310 Fifth street and 218 Market street with phone numbers 728 and 948.
Insurance advertisement for fire life and accident coverage by G I Knouff mentions prompt settlement of claims and old and tried compasses.
George 4. Gise presents a corner room over Bowen Bank offering 5 percent money supply plus all kinds of insurance. Office shows 482 and residence phone 238.
A vintage classified note for Parker and Johnston promotes interior finishing services and store fixtures. It highlights high grade Way Yard mill products and lists a Berkley Street location with telephone number 112 for contact.
Co. A Price 315 Court Street promotes monuments made of granite and marble. Located at the rear interurban station, the firm invites estimates and highlights artistic work at reasonable prices. Phone 110 is provided for contact.
The Misses Hendersons School of Music operates at 1317 Market Street offering lessons and music instruction.
The notice advertises full printing services including letter heads envelopes statements business cards and invitations. A telephone call will reach the person with samples.
D C Mathews offers bargains in new and second hand house furnishings and bicycles. Sells sundries at second hand prices and pays top prices for second hand goods. Motto emphasizes satisfaction, many sales and small profits. Phone 626.
H Weber at 310 Pearl Street offers tailoring and repair services for spring and summer patterns. Suits start at 15 dollars and up, trousers at 4 dollars and up. Visit to see new patterns and goods.
TINNERS H J Trah-Phone offers practical timer and metal work at 311 Fifth Street. Slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops furnace repairing and general repair services emphasized as done in best possible manner.
John Mehaffie at 215 Fifth street offers galvanized iron and slate services. Provides dron cor nices skylights tin iron and slate repair. Includes trenching and spouting. Offers all kinds of repairs and related work. Fiber then.
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