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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
8
The column lists short notices from DeFord screens to Crystal showings and Golden Rule sales. It cites residents like Miss Francis Hurst and Mr. Downey, plus travels of the Shirley and Shepherd families, hotel and shop notices, and local achievements such as Henry Myers in the Purdue butter contest.
The Crescent club base ball team played a game with the comedy team this afternoon at Spencer Park. No final score reported. The event showcased local clubs in a light afternoon match for entertainment and community gathering.
W R Spilman superintendent of rural carriers of Indiana visited the city yesterday and spoke with local carriers. He answered questions about rules and said the department does not oppose motorcycles but favors them. He was a guest of Postmaster Johnston.
Notices by E Sunderlin announce extended five day stay to finish work on the City National bank block and surrounding properties. He reports cleaning fifteen rooms and saving directors money and invites orders for completion before closing Saturday May 30. He lists 421 High Street and phone 450.
Lumber assortment including joists studding sheeting and flooring offered by Logansport Automobile Co with inquiry at the Broadway rink.
O M Vance of Washington named receiver for Merchants Banking Co. in that city. Smallpox cases in Delphi trigger strict quarantine. Kokomo’s G A R encampment cost $5,000, bill paid. Mt Vernon banks to buy county road bonds totaling $96,840. A benefit musicale for Frankfort hospital held at Blinn theatre. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show to visit Kokomo June 6 in select Indiana towns. A nine pound boy born on Monon line between Lafayette and Frankfort to Mrs. R C Speitel. James O'Brien of Brazil killed by Big Four train. he spoke after neck break. Alonzo Foster of Bedford jailed for Mitchell saloon robbery. Fire at Washington barn cremates two mules and three horses. Ft Wayne to build new Scottish Rite cathedral at $150,000.
A reader recalls paying a bond for a brother in law who skipped and notes his grandchildren will visit the writer’s farm. The writer comments on latent gratitude and optimism, while a playful line hints at burning hayricks if gratitude isn’t shared.
The Sutton hotel at 525-527 Broadway Logansport Indiana is for rent. It features a large office dining room twenty two bedrooms and four bathrooms. For more information contact The Logansport Daily Reporter 625 Broadway Logansport Indiana.
Pennsylvania lines offer a $1.50 Sunday excursion from Logansport leaving at 5 20 a m central time on May 24.
The president reportedly joked that some senators have sweet threads for brains, acknowledging possible misquotation yet noting the remark as unlikely to be more polished.
Storewide savings announce a late evening sale with numerous marked down items. 19 inch silks, suede finished lisle gloves, lace hose and stockings, shirt waists, lawn jumpers, petticoats, union suits and vests, nainsook and India linen fabrics, and Fel’s Naptha soap among fifty specials.
An advertisement claims 4 percent interest in six months at Logansport State Bank on Market Street and 3 percent for 3 or more even months, urging customers to invest sooner rather than wait one year.
New shipment of summer hats arrives at Mary Garrity shop. Hats described as beauties and not costly are ready for customers.
A brief notice attributes a safety claim to Insurance urging use of gasoline stoves for home protection. The fragment cautions about safety and suggests a connection between stove type and security.
Jerome Barrick entertains Abey Kistler from Winamac at the Honeymoon Trail show. Mrs. Harley Stout of Kalamazoo visits sister Mrs. J. E. Hartvigsen. Mrs. Craig recovers from surgery at St Joseph hospital. Cc Custer of Piqua visits. Reed Wikle expands tack business between Young America and Galveston. John Makinson, longtime railroad foreman, dies in Virginia City May 18. Michael Saldi travels to Indianapolis for Italian army service exam. Red Cross Pharmacy, Porter's Paints, Golden Rule promotions and local shops advertise goods and events. Major entries include coal phone line, mint julep price, and various sales at Trade Palace and Golden Rule.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Minnick will be at the Spring street residence tomorrow morning led by Rev. Alfred A. Mainwaring with burial at Indian Creek cemetery. Miss Irene Goodwin’s funeral is Monday at 3 from Mrs. S. B. Boyer’s home on North street with burial at Mt. Hope. Amy Bell Stanley’s service was at Deer Creek Lutheran Church this morning with burial beside the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Jennie Drake’s service was at Melbourne avenue this afternoon conducted by Rev. E. C. Dunn and interment at Mt. Hope under the L A B of R T.
Miss Mame Foreman entertains local guests at a Lake Maxinkuckee house party. Attendees include Frank King and couples Mr. and Mrs. Graffis Uhl Ross. The Nonpareil club closed its year with Mrs. Alice Baker hosting. honors went to Mrs. Otis McCraken Mrs. Chad Herron and Mrs. Ferguson. Tea hosted by Mrs. May Patterson and Mrs. E L Donovan drew a large ladies’ gathering.
Church notices list services at Ninth Street Christian, First Church of Christ Scientists, Wheatland Avenue M E, Broadway Presbyterian, Universalist, First Presbyterian, Broadway M E, Ninth Street Christian, St Luke s English Lutheran, Evangelical, Market Street M E. Services include sermons, Sunday schools, youth leagues, and special musical programs with times from 9:30 a m to 7:30 p m.
Seventy five couples attended last night as members of the local high school base ball team held a dance in Stettiner hall with music by Moorehart and Denbo. Afterward the team elected Leslie Allman manager of the football team for next fall and Frank Mcnale captain.
Miss Hazel Lee came home yesterday after spending several days visiting relatives in Kokomo.
The article enumerates volunteers for various committees including Refreshment Reception Transportation Finance and Executive for a tomorrow event. Names and roles cover committee chairs and numerous members across the groups.
Lindley R. Sutton of Indiana University returns home to spend Sunday with his mother Mrs. Inez M. Sutton.
Local shoe shop promotes Shoer O8 Oxfords priced at 3.00 3.50 and 4.00 dollars. Advertising copy urges customers to come in and see how well they can please you.
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