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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
8
Josh Wise voices opinions on neighbors and commerce as residents attend events, sales and gatherings. Telegram of notices lists jobs, rentals, social events, births, visits, deaths, bank notices, and local communications across Kokomo and nearby areas.
Prof Accapoli and a forty piece Italian band traveled this morning from Lafayette toward Kokomo on the traction line. They played at the Trail in Lafayette and will perform at Kokomo Park this evening.
H. C. Cushman, trustee, Eel township, urges residents to pay their dog tax promptly to avoid enforcement by the prosecuting attorney. The notice emphasizes legal obligation and potential penalties.
An Indianapolis excursion is offered Sunday May 31 with round trip fare of 1.25. Tickets are valid for both directions on all regular trains of that date.
Ana cuts flowers at Newby's for Decoration Day display with abundant blooming plants suitable for outdoor adornment.
The Trades and Labor assembly schedules a parade to the cemetery on Saturday May 30 in coordination with the Grand Army of the Republic. Unions are to meet at the Trades and Labor assembly hall on Fourth Street at 1 PM for the march.
Committees met in the library hall and completed arrangements for Decoration Day services. The unknown dead will be honored last with Rev. J. A. Arthur delivering the address. Four hundred flags will be distributed and the G A R quartette will sing.
Trustee H C Cushman of Eel township has a list of over a hundred dog tax delinquents. He will give owners a short grace period to pay before turning the list over to Prosecutor Custer for collection.
Franklin schools held their yearly farewell spread after classes with sixteen instructors attending. A contest awarded top honors to Prof. Davis and Miss Lillian Burlingame for their performance.
A plan to create a residence in Paris for elderly playwrights is proposed. The project aims to preserve the work and memory of aging authors to educate future generations about this literary tradition.
The Sutton hotel at 525 527 Broadway Logansport Indiana is for rent. This family hotel features a large office dining room twenty two bedrooms and four bathrooms. For information contact The Logansport Daily Reporter 525 Broadway Logansport Indiana.
A brief note from May 1 describes an Indianapolis excursion via IU T offered at 1.25 dollars for a round trip. The fragment notes a single fare detail without additional context.
Deposit with the First National bank. It claims the largest capital largest surplus fund and largest deposits. Offers 4 percent interest.
Paints-Red Cross advertised. For coal phone 87. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Polk Burlington avenue. Charles Griffith and Charlies Doak visited a farm near Knox Indiana. George W Fender administrator of Isaac N Corys estate filed a final report. Savings deposits start earning interest first day next month at Loan Trust Co. W E McWhinnery and Miss Margaret Lovelett of Richmond visited the city by auto. Starkin Nelson Cabinet baseball team received new uniforms bearing S N C. P E Quinn of Indianapolis at Routh packing house as Veterinary Inspector Licking. Charles Wellington of Clymers injured his foot lifting a frame for a stock barn. Edgar Taylor and mother Dr Katherine Taylor from Lafayette here Tuesday. Mrs Taylor staying with S G Thomas 2302 High street.
The narrator recalls a chaotic Oatesburg circus visit with mischievous pranks and sly jibes. Characters like Buz Snowden Abe Okenburger Ike Winzinger and Sid Sowers surface in comic mischief. The piece blends local celebrity names and playful accusations with slapstick antics and punchy, folksy humor.
The Cass County Medical Society holds its regular weekly meeting in Library hall this evening. Officials anticipate possible suspension of meetings during the summer months.
Jerome M. Williams a long time resident dies at 73 at 1413 Market street after Civil War service in the 59th Indiana. Funeral at Ninth Street Christian church with G A R escort. Jordan R. Tyner, 509 Tenth Street, Civil War veteran and Mason, dies at home aged earlier. funeral Sunday. Mrs. Aaron Fultz, 70, dies near city. two sons Dan and William survive. burial in Cline cemetery. S J Loomis, Kendallville businessman, dies at Lonecliff. remains shipped to home.
Misses Helen and Hazel Huffman hosted a Monday evening gathering at 441 Michigan Avenue with a large group of friends including Misse Mabel Tucker, Mattie Baer, Ella Menge, and many others. A student recital by Mrs. J B Shultz and Miss Josephine Sumption was held at Mrs Shultz home on Broadway with refreshments. Bessie Westerman entertained eleven ladies in honor of her sister in law Mrs Claude Westerman visiting from Chicago.
Twelve Mile and William P Shortridge of Patton will be married this evening at the Shortridge home in Carroll County.
L S to B of L F and 38 will hold a called meeting tomorrow at 2 50 PM in Ben Hur hall. The Phoreas circle meets tomorrow at 2 PM at Mrs Gottlieb Schott 2028 George St. Logan lodge No 40 plans an 8 PM gathering to arrange funeral attendance for Jerome Williams. Ladies Flower Committee First Ward meets at Mrs W B Enyart 616.
Miss Cora Walters and Dr. Charles D. Eversole wed at six in her home on Eighth Street. Rev. John C. White officiated. Guests included Rev. White and wife, Miss Carrie Haney, Miss Jessie Eversole, and Mrs. Walters. They depart to Detroit and New York for a two week honeymoon before settling at 1526 North Street. A license issued for Mabel Ayers and William E. Youngman, and another for Miss Malinda Skinner with an additional ceremony at a Baptist church parsonage.
The ad highlights swell shoes or oxfords available in lace and baton styles with a dull finish. It markets footwear for formal or dress wear, emphasizing style and subtlety.
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