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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

7

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Heart Action

An vintage advertisement explains nerve weakness can impair heart action causing shortness of breath chest pain palpitations and fluttering. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic for the heart and cites a testimonial from Mra Barron of Covington Kentucky claiming relief after three bottles.

Dr. Miles Miles MRA Barron Alain Covington, Ky

The Gratitude Question

A letter from a reader recalls offering neighbor butter daily for a week and being reproached when butter ran out. The writer argues gratitude fades quickly, while the supply of butter itself does not last.

Special election gives Hughes deciding vote against race track gambling

In a rare special election, Governor Hughes casts the deciding vote to block race track gambling, marking one of the few instances where such an election produced a significant outcome.

Hughes

Hoosier Happenings in Crawfordsville Court Fight

In Crawfordsville on May 22 the circuit court dismissed efforts by the heirs to challenge the will of Julia Hoefger after a two day dispute over alleged undue influence by spiritualists. The will leaves $12,000 to the Rescue Mission in Indianapolis and a $2,000 residence to Dr J R Litter. The report also notes a Gary plan ruling on a harbor breakwater for the nearby steel plant site was rejected by the war department.

Crawfordsville Julia Hoefger Nien Indianapolis J. R. Litter Gary United States Steel Corporation War Department Congress

The Man Who Took His Bank Money Back

A lean farmer turned teller confronts bank president Amherst in a Madison bank office. The visitor demands three thousand dollars, recounts stubbornly saving from youth, and retrieves his funds after exposing fraud. He warns Amherst to change, then vanishes with a forged receipt.

Madison Bank Mr. Amherst Jean Gibraltar Jean Man John Amherst John Wilson Police Headquarters

Canvass Begins for Blanket Remonstrance in City Wards

May 22 report notes Civic League canvassers secure signatures for the blanket remonstrance in the Third ward and extend into the First ward. Liquor interests reportedly plan to canvass citywide to counter temperance efforts.

Purple Indian John Charlie Dies After Monkey Seemingly Kills

Denver May 22 John Charlie a famed Ute known as the purple Indian died at White Rock agency Uintah reservation. Doctors say a monkey caused his death after a war dance spectacle and Charlie’s attempt to shoot the animal. The monkey belongs to the Ute tribe which recently hosted visiting tribes for a war dance.

Denver John Charlie White Rock Agency Uintah Reservation Alice T. Moore Charlie Myton Utah

Bailey named chief quartermaster for Fort Benjamin Harrison

Jeffersonville May 22 Maj G G Bailey second in command at the Quartermaster's Depot here has been detailed as chief quartermaster at Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis for the summer military maneuvers. Maj Schofield relieved as quartermaster by Col George Ruhlin moves to New London Conn for duty.

Jeffersonville G. G. Bailey Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Maj Schofield George Ruhlin New London Conn

Royse and Sunkel Named Democratic nominees

Samuel D. Royse a young Terre Haute attorney was nominated as the Democratic candidate for joint senator by delegates from Clay and Vigo counties in the convention. George W. Sunkel of Clinton was chosen as the party s candidate for joint representative from Vigo and Vermilion counties. Both nominees faced no opposition.

Royse Sunkel Terre Haute Samuel D. Royse Clay Vigo George W. Sunkel Clinton Vermilion

Temperance committee formed to back candidates

In Princeton on May 22 the Anti-Saloon League organized a committee at United Presbyterian church to found candidates from both parties and determine their temperance positions, with a report due as soon as possible.

Princeton Anti-Saloon League United Presbyterian Church

Indiana Statistic Chief Seeks Federal Acceptance of Crop Data

Mrs. Mary Stubbs Moore, head of Indiana bureau of statistics, travels to Washington to discuss with Secretary Wilson the possible approval of Indiana crop figures by the U S department of agriculture.

Indianapolis Mary Stubbs Moore Indiana Bureau of Statistics Washington, D. C Wilson United States Department of Agriculture Indiana Department of Statistics Indiana Department of Agriculture

Woman Awarded Pension Care Award in Wabash Case

Wabash county jury grants Mrs. Mary Vasco $500 for eight years of care of Henry Wensler. Wensler, Civil War veteran, had a $50 monthly pension that grew to a $25,000 estate under guardian Thomas F. Payne. Estate presently in court for settlement.

Wabash Wabash County Mary Vasco Henry Wensler Wensler Thomas F. Payne

Monticello High School 38 Graduates At Commencement

Monticello announces commencement exercises at the opera house for thirty eight graduates. Mark Inskeep is valedictorian and Hazel E Field is salutatorian.

Monticello Monticello High School Opera House Mark Inskeep Hazel E. Field

Sunday Schools Gaining in Henry County Convention

The thirty seventh annual convention of Henry county Sunday schools met in Middleton on May 22. Reports showed progress in Sunday school work and new schools organized across the county.

Middleton Henry County

Smallpox Scare Passes in Gwynneville

The Gwynneville smallpox scare near May 22 ends as two patients Mrs. Seymour Sullivan and Noah Ball recover and leave quarantine, allowing business to resume.

Gwynneville Seymour Sullivan Noah Ball

Tragedy in Alexandria Ends in Poison Death

Mrs. Jociana Akers aged 49 was found dead at her father Thomas McKeown's home with carbolic acid stains and an empty bottle, indicating a suicide during a personal crisis.

Alexandria Jociana Akers Thomas McKeown

Waldron Woodmen Camp to Begin June First

Shelbyville May 22 The local Modern Woodmen camp accepts an invitation to establish a new Woodmen lodge in Waldron on June 1 with 25 members to start.

Waldron Woodmen Shelbyville Waldron

Second National Bank Stock Vote Increases Capital

New Albany May 22 The stock holders of the Second National Bank vote to raise capital stock from 100000 to 200000 in a move to strengthen the bank’s finances and growth prospects.

New Albany Second National Bank

West Baden man acquitted in self defense murder case

Lee Cornwell of West Baden is acquitted of murdering Tom Morgan after jurors accept his self defense plea. The verdict concludes the trial detailing the claimed threat that led to the fatal confrontation.

Lee Cornwell West Baden Tom Morgan

Hall's Catarrh Cure ad a 19th century restitution offer

One hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney Co of Toledo backs the claim with a 15 year trust in the firm. Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists endorse Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price per bottle, sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Toedo O. Hall

Guaranteed Cure for Constipation Promised by Dr Caldwell

The article touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a sixteen year proven laxative with letters of praise and a buy guarantee. It claims efficacy for stomach liver and bowel complaints including constipation dyspepsia and indigestion and notes a refund if unsatisfied. It highlights gentle action safety for children and weak people and urges readers to obtain a 50 cent or one dollar bottle from a druggist.

Dr. Caldwell Cald Mr. Alston Boynton I.T

Burglar Claims Moving Picture Stunt Motive

A burglar tells police the break in was part of a moving picture stunt. Investigators review the log and footage to verify the claim and identify the suspect.

Leggo

The Most Common Cause of Suffering Rheumatism Relief

The article touts Avamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy for rheumatism promising relief, rest, and sleep. It asserts temporary relief can become permanent for some and notes damp weather as a factor. Availability cited at 2 and 50 cent sizes from W. H. Porter.

Avamberlain W. H. *Orter

Fragmented line from ancient text about the Great Spirit

A partial OCR fragment references an act of devotion or ritual toward the Great Spirit. The readable words mention turning forward and a deceased figure, but the broader context and subject are unclear due to missing text.

Ostrich Attack in Long Beach Rescue by Miss Bliss

Frank Bliss keeper at a Long Beach ostrich farm was battered after an ostrich attacked him. Miss Mabel Bliss, a stenographer, warned others, and with George Heffner wrestled the bird away using grappling irons, saving him from further harm or death.

Long Beach Cal Bob Evans George Heffner

Famous pianist Jessie Shay near death after sea storm

Chicago May 22 Jessie Shay renowned solo pianist who toured the United States with Jan Kubelik is dying in Presbyterian hospital. She has been in a coma for two weeks following internal injuries from a storm at sea while returning from Mexico. She was thrown on deck and against a cabin door during the incident.

Chicago Jessie Shay United States Jan Kubelik Presbyterian Hospital Miss Shay Mexico

Train Schedule Notes for Apolis to Tipton Route

The timetable lists morning and afternoon departures from Apolis with several direct connections at Tipton to Elwood Alexandria Fairmount Anderson Middletown Muncie and intermediate stations. Trains run at multiple times including 6 45 am 7 00 am 9 00 am 9 45 am 3 45 pm 6 00 pm 6 45 pm and 7 20 pm with the 11 00 pm service not direct to Tipton.

Apolis Tipton Elwood Alexandria Fairmount Anderson Middletown Muncie

Port Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co Schedule

Interurban train times listed for Port Wayne Lafayette Delphi Hunt intermediate and surrounding points. morning departures include 6:35, 8:05, 8:37, 10:05. afternoon and evening runs show 1:05, 2:25, 3:52, 5:05, and 11:05 p m.

Port Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction CO Leaderu Wals Wayne Delphi Interurbalih Hunt Lafayette

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