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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
9
A collage of brief items: coal sales by phone, bulbs and radios, price adverts, and human interest notes. Entries include Missing: weathered conditions, school shoes, nut butter pricing, and travel plans. Community updates cover bridge repairs, post office hours, and local hunting trips.
A jumble of ads and notes lists dentists, furnished rooms, hotel work, groceries, clothing, and rents. Mentions Dr Stalnaker, Murdock hotel, Rabing market, and several streets in the city with scattered personal notices and events. A card serial, a lost bracelet, and upcoming speeches are noted among miscellaneous items.
C A James of the local Army corps reports a morning sale at 9 o clock on Third Street. The festival items donated to the corps will be sold to raise funds for the poor.
When in need of men's undergarments, shoppers are reminded that Deventer's offers weight accurate men's underwear with quality fit, size options, and fair pricing.
Sole agents for Beaver Creek Ken coal advertise the best coal for large or small needs. Contact Johm Hedde at 422 High Phone 1700 for supply details.
In Indianapolis on October 2 the jury returned a verdict finding Claude Stelting guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Charles Bowes who was shot at a dance last May. A sentence of two to twenty-one years in the state prison awaits sentencing by Judge Pritchard, which has not yet occurred.
In Rable Rock Nebraska October 2 Judge Taft condemned a false claim that he favors paying laborers a dollar a day. He called the claimant a liar and anyone who believes him a fool insisting the remark never occurred.
Phi Kappa Theta Sorority of the local high school holds its annual dinner this evening at Miss Beritha Ferguson's home on Eighth and Broadway. After dinner the pledges will be initiated into the order at a later date.
A Golden Rule showcase highlights fashion trends in women’s wear and hats. The display emphasizes current silhouettes and refined accessories aimed at modern shoppers seeking polished ensembles.
For rent a 10 room living and rooming flat with bath at 223% 4th Street listed by V. E. Seiter.
An advert urges customers to have measures taken for a suit or overcoat with delivery quickly, promising minimal delay compared to waiting for ready made alterations. Murphy & Fleming invite inquiries for this service.
All men seek smart appearance and the right hat. Deventer the hatter announces latest blocks and colors and specializes in fitting men out becomingly.
A vintage sale listing notes prices for Fancy pears per peck at .22 cents, Fresh Lima beans per pint, Tomatoes per peck, Big Bonanza lye, Ginger snaps per pound, Concord grapes per basket, and Fresh butter and eggs with unclear last items.
Saturday and Monday sale at Trade Palace features Royal soap one gallon crocks and USN stock items. Featured items include picture framed lithographs, 14 quart granite preserving kettles and dish pans, 8 quart granite kettles with lids, 7 quart granite tea kettles, and Japaned foot tubs priced per dozen or piece.
Local notes report a variety of items including a fine show at the Ark and ads for heaters at 2.98. There is a rent ad, a horse death, shoe prices, a doctor returning from Michigan, and a culvert completion on Seventeenth Street. Also promotions for ladies suits, travel updates, affidavits in court, and a church ladies’ meeting heading to New Albany for a state Presbyterian Women’s event.
The Indiana state federation of labor committee, chaired by Theodore Perry and including M M Lollo Clarence Gaumer John C Mays and George Geetz, issued a report criticizing James E Watson. The decision passed 137 to 15 after two hours on the Green and Mint glass workers dispute and a motion to unseat President Tobin failed. Labor Commissioner Purcell was invited to attend all sessions.
Frank Fair four months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fair, died last night at 9 40 at the family residence on Bible's Island. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the residence, conducted by Rev. J O Simon of the English Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Mt Hope Cemetery.
In Linden Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. N J Lewis hosted a dinner for guest Mrs. Edward Goodloe of Culver with a list of attendees from St. Louis, Piqua, and the city. Della Johnson hosted twenty five Bridge City lodge members at a chicken fry, a Japanese vase presented to Johnson, and card games with prizes awarded at Albert Bauer’s home. Stephen Hammon marked his forty eighth birthday with friends, and the Double Six embroiderers club met at J C Purcell’s Barclay street residence.
Attention Masons and club members are urged to attend upcoming events. The cornerstone of the new Peru court house will be laid October 7 with the Elks band. Deutscher Verein meets tonight at 8. Progressive Club president’s day is Monday at 2:30 at 117 Tenth Street. Tipton Lodge No 33 F and A M has a stated meeting tonight M M work. Logansport Camp Modern Woodmen of America meets at 8 with visiting neighbors welcome.
An Erie avenue street car narrowly avoided striking two girls playing on the tracks Wednesday evening when Motorman Kennedy stopped the car in time, averting a tragedy.
Miss Ada Brough and Alice Statesman of Pert visit Miss Louise Rauch in this city. Mrs R S Johnson and nephew Russell Moore return from Peru. Q A Myers named trustee of Indiana Library School opening in Indianapolis. La vina Knowlton to teach book binding and repair at the Herron Art Institute. Best calicoes and blankets advertised. A girl sought and heaters offered at low prices.
A Bethlehem town ship meeting elected A A Cooks president and Frank Ilis secretary. R E Merritt and J E Johnson chosen as officers for North and South precincts. Charles Stutler and Lt J Burdge spoke. Tipton township club to form at Walton with local officials invited.
A Y F C A gathering organized three classes. The penmanship class led by Everett Coffman has eight members and meets Monday and Wednesday evenings. The mechanical drawing class directed by Walter Cantley has ten members and meets Tuesday and Friday evenings. The shorthand class, also led by Walter Cantley, has seven members and meets Monday and Thursday evenings.
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