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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
7
A testimonial from Mrs F J Norton of Freeville New York praises Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine for improving weakness breathlessness and nervousness after a mild heart condition. The ad notes druggists sell the medicine and offers a first bottle refund if no benefit.
Minyard F Reed ex marshal of Oakland City was acquitted of subornation of perjury after state testimony. Mrs Rose Reed admitted false affidavits against John Bryant, but evidence did not support her claim. Evans Bros of Lafayette awarded the excavation contract for the Tippecanoe monument at Battle Ground, sub let to McDonnell Son of Buffalo with work to start immediately and take about six weeks.
Michael O Dowd seeks Widow Flanagan who values education, courting with Latin quotes and a staged erudition. The tale follows his proclamation of love and the social hurdle of scholarly credentials impacting marriage prospects. His confidant Father Fagan weighs the couple’s future against the widow’s standards.
May 29 reports say Superior Oil company adds leases in Chaveston township while a well on American Car and Foundry land nears 2000 feet of an expected 3000 foot depth. Traces of oil found raise prospect of many derricks if a strike occurs.
Harry Fye confessed to burglary in Wayne circuit court after being charged with assaulting Miss Elizabeth Wallick and Mrs. Murray Henderson. He pleaded guilty and will be held in the county jail pending further investigation. Sentence ranges from ten to twenty years at the Jeffersonville reformatory.
Deputy State Superintendent Lawrence McTurnan delivers the commencement address as the Purdue University orchestra provides music. Graduates listed include Lelia De Motte Mary Odle Wilma Entzminger Dan Anderson Earle Hobart Byron Lighty Charles McCabe and Dale Stansbury.
David Fox and Jacob Kirk of Monroe county receive a new trial from Judge Marshall Hacker after being convicted of whitecapping Thomas Vanest, the South Bethany blacksmith, with the charge framed as a riotous conspiracy requiring three or more participants.
Richmond May 29 announcement says members of Friends Churches will issue an ultimatum to Walter S. Ratliff Republican nominee for Wayne county representative. They demand a pre election statement on whether he will support a county local option law if elected.
Indiana Bankers association held sessions in Evansville on May 29 with Joel Bailey elected district chairman. Medford B. Wilson of Columbia National Bank in Indianapolis and Witt of Kentucky plus Powers gave speeches. The convention closed with a banquet.
A May 29 gas explosion at Professor Philander Scudder's residence badly burned Mr Scudder and wrecked the building. He struck a match to light the cookstove when escaping gas from defective mains filled the cellar and kitchen and other rooms.
Rev J P Henson of Veedersburg sues for 20000 damages in circuit court for injuries to his 17 year old son Robert Henson after a collision with a Big Four passenger train near Veedersburg Indiana on May 29.
Shelbyville city council votes to hire an engineer to prepare plans and specifications for a general sewer system. A dedicated sewer fund of several thousand dollars exists, started two years ago to support the project.
Richard Downs received a circuit court judgment of 1500 dollars from the Southern Railway company for the loss of an eye caused by a bursting emery wheel. He had sought 5000 dollars in damages.
William Sturgill of Columbus is described as growing weaker from persistent hiccoughs after an operation.
A watchmaker asks a boy if he wants to be a watchmaker. The boy answers that there is no use since he can own a watch with each new suit of clothes, reflecting a humorous exchange on practicality and consumer goods.
A young woman living near government work at Lock No. 1 on the Kentucky river fell ill after fishing from the cofferdam head. She caught a cold and now fears the dam cough will worsen as she seeks relief from her symptoms.
One hundred dollar reward offered for catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin claim F J Cheney honest and capable. Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In a lively diary entry three women discuss Elmore and a man named Smoote, suspecting deception. Miss Zwiebaeck proposes action and horse whips, planning a confrontation if the mystery man turns up. The narrator wrestles with doubts and insists she met Elmore first. Continued.
New York May 29 society women would part with jewels worth over 100 dollars to satisfy their husbands creditors. Mrs Charles W Morse has made the greatest sacrifice, her jewels and much of her private fortune aiding her husband after his ice and ship trusts collapsed in the Wall Street panic.
The Rev. Robert Hammond Cotton, long rector of Trinity Church Fort Worth, was stripped of his license by church authorities in Minneapolis on charges of heresy. He denied public teaching of certain beliefs, and faced no trial. Cotton, known across the middle west, previously led churches in St. Paul, St. Peter, Switchinson, Benson, and Fort Worth.
Henry carried vaners 178 days each year for three years totaling 534 days. At 2 cents per paper he earned 10 68 dollars, equivalent to 10 dollars and 68 cents, from those papers.
Rheumatism causes more pain and suffering than any other disease and Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides relief that allows rest and sleep. The liniment offers temporary relief that can become permanent for some, especially in the elderly weather changes and dampness trigger chronic rheumatism. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by W. H. Porter.
Chicago, May 29. Friends expect L. T. Dieckason to be elected commander in chief at the G A R national encampment in Toledo next August. He commands strong Illinois support and runs coal and hotel interests with Chicago offices. In 1885 he led the Illinois Sailors and Soldiers' home at Quincy after enlisting as a private with an Ohio regiment. He later moved to Danville, Illinois.
Limited trains run to Tipton with direct connections at Tipton for Elwood Alexandria Fairmount Anderson Middletown Muncie and intermediate stations.
Mrs H M Pierce of Turner was knocked unconscious when lightning struck her home. John Stone an elderly veteran from Jeffersonville collapsed in the heat and died.
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