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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1908

Page

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Local Fans Follow Cubs Giants Rivalry as Directors Decide

Logansport fans watch the National and American leagues with fevered interest as the Cubs Giants tie game dispute looms. The National League directors met in Cincinnati to study affidavits on the September 23 game and paused with no decision.

National League Cubs Logansport Sox Tigers New York Boston York Chicago Giants Cincinnati Ing Pearan F John T. Brush Murphy Chicaro Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg

Fire damages former bank building on Biddle's Island

Morning fire ignited by a spark from a Wabash engine damaged the old Centennial bank building on Biddle's Island, now Ernest Wright’s residence. A small roof hole was burned before firefighters arrived. the blaze was quickly extinguished with chemical, causing very light damage.

Centennial Bank Biddle’s Island Bank Ernest Wright

Commissioners Let Contracts for Bridge Reflooring

County commissioners awarded multiple contracts for bridge repairs in the county. Samuel Cotner won the Widow Creek arch in Washington township at 4.35 per cubic yard, Court Miner the Miller Creek arch in Harrison township at 3.75, Sam Conner the Mud Branch bridge in Clay township at 4, and A F Shuman the Deer Creek gates in Jackson township at 2.25 per square yard for illuminated paving blocks. flooring cost excluded.

Samuel Cotner Widow Creek Washington Township Court Miner Miller Creek Harrison Township Sam Conner Mud Branch Clay Township A. F. Shuman Deer Creek Jackson Township Lincoln Fulton-Cass County Line Ray Maudlin J. J. Mehaffie Washington C. W. Becky Boone Amos Helvie Tipton F. M. Nichols Adams Township Pontatauk Road Pottowattomie Point David B. Babb Deer Creek Township

Cornerstone ceremony to cap two year court house delay

The October 7 cornerstone laying for the new Miami county court house in Peru is set with a expected crowd of 25 000. Masons from across Indiana join Peru Commercial club and county officials for a parade and ceremonies.

Nerstone New Court House Peru Miami Lodge No. 52 Masons Peru Commercial Club County Board of Commissioners Columbus Hall Franklin College Franklin Ind Miami County Chili Here Grand Lodge of Masons of Indiana Charles N. Merkels New Castle Calvin W. Prather Indianapolis Macy Denver Bunker Hill Amboy Third Regiment Red Commercial Club M Mercantile Old Court House Iquiry Peru Lehman & Schmidt Clarkson W. Macy Conactors McCormanck & Company Columbus Fay Granite Erick

Fishing Report Sees Bass Bites Rise Despite Cold Spell

Local fishermen describe bass biting in deep waters as a cold snap has driven fish lower. Tom Courtney caught four bass on Sunday including two over four pounds, with four more large bass landed downstream yesterday. Other anglers like Chris Jeannerette, Burrell Booth, and Dr. Barnfield reported notable catches, and one fisher reported twenty large bass seen near the Wabash river before stopping at the twenty bass legal limit. Joe Fettig reports daily catches ranging five to ten beauties since the cold spell began.

Tom Courtney Chris Jeannerette Burrell Booth Wabash Barnfield Joe Fettig

Judge Fender II Probate Judge Appointed in City

The board accepted John Schmidt’s Miles street improvement report and will assess costs. Ellison finished the work and streets reopened for delivery wagons. A North Side tramp scare led to a bucket brigade fire save near 412 Clifton Ave. Fender, ex police judge, is named probate judge succeeding Laselle. he is highly qualified and approved.

Board of Public Works John Schmidt Miles Street Ellison Middleton George W. Fender Circuit Court Charles B. Laselle John S. Larry Laselle St. Joseph Hospital Judge Laselle Court House

Sleuths in Peru Highlight National Meeting Highlights

Logansport representation shines at the National Horsethiefs Detective association meeting in Peru. Sheriff John Wolpert delivers welcome, Charles Spry national president speaks, and Mayor William Odum also appears. A parade and cornerstone laying for the new courthouse mark tomorrow's events.

Logansport National Horsethiefs Detective Association Peru John Wolpert Miami County Association Charles Spry William Odum Court House

Park Flowers Replacing After Weather Hit

Bb. FP Campbell, custodian of Riverside park, renews park flowers after sudden weather change damaged fall blooms. Many flowers in the park are now in bloom and look very pretty.

Bb. FP Campbell Riverside Park

Divorced Couple Bessie Grainger Granted Decree

Bessie Grainger was granted a divorce from William Grainger after default entered when the husband did not appear. The case was called in the morning and again in the afternoon, a hearing followed, and the divorce was granted.

Lorean B. Creed Ira J. Creed Bessie Grainger William Grainger

Republican Chairmen Meet Secretly in Eleventh District Meeting

Republican district and county chairmen of the Eleventh district met in the Trades Assembly hall this afternoon in the city and discussed the campaign and planned for the coming election. The meeting was secret.

Trades Assembly Hall

Heart Failure Fells Man on Gravel Wagon

Clyde McIntosh collapsed unconscious while hauling a wagon of gravel at Twelfth and North streets. He was taken to his brother’s home on Melbourne Avenue where Dr. Rubsam diagnosed heart failure and he revived last evening.

Clyde McIntosh Twelfth North Melbourne Avenue Rubsam

Dr Snyder of Onward Visits City on Business

Dr Snyder of Onward travelled to the city on official business and met local leaders during a brief visit aimed at advancing regional initiatives.

Dr. Snyder Onward Iity Today

Westbound polo player returns home after years abroad

Carl Rankin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rankin of 520 Thirteenth Street, has returned from a two year western sojourn. He previously worked in Oklahoma, traveled in the Pacific coast states and Colorado, and was formerly a polo player with local amateur teams.

Carl Rankin Robert Rankin Thirteenth Street West Oklahoma Pacific Coast Colorado

Brakemen Hope to Return as Panhandle Line Reels

Sixty men furloughed last spring in the Panhandle line see twenty-seven remaining on relief and hoping to be recalled. Sixteen have resigned to take other posts, while six of the fifty nine have been rehired into service.

Panhandle

Election Board Appoints New Members

D. D. Fickle Charles E. Yarlett and G. Gifford have been appointed as members of the election board.

D. D. Fickle Charles E. Yarlett G. Gifford

Apple Tree in Bloom Near Remington intrigues visitors

Mr and Mrs Clyde Ganger and daughter of Noble township along with Mrs Harry Britain and son of Spear street returned from Remington where they visited Isaac Thomas. They toured Fountain Park and observed an aged apple tree in full bloom that bloomed late due to cold weather. The frost will prevent fruit from maturing this season.

Clyde Ganger Noble Township Harry Britain Spear Street Remington Isaac Thomas Fountain Park

Powell Seeks Injunction to Halt Sheriff Sale over Ditch Tax

William Powell files in the circuit court for an injunction to stop County Treasurer Moroney from selling Powell’s property at sheriff's sale to collect a delinquent ditch assessment. The petition requests the halt pending court determination of the dispute.

William Powell Circuit Court Moroney

Rumored May Cut At Panhaandie and Vandalia Plants

Rumors among Panhaandie and Vandalia workers hint at mid month job cuts affecting both shop and road crews. Claims of larger layoff numbers than last fall circulate, but officials have issued no statements to confirm.

Panhaandie Vandalia

Undertakers Attend National Funeral Directors Convention

Daniel Killian of Killian and McCloskey, funeral directors, left for Indianapolis to attend the national convention of the funeral directors association. The convention opened this morning and will run three days with several local undertakers planning to attend.

Daniel Killian Killian

Injunction Sought To Bar Lincoln Building On Right Of Way

The Panhandle filed a petition this afternoon seeking to enjoin Alexander P. Reid and Alterenius R. Watkins from constructing in Lincoln, claiming the work intrudes on the company right of way.

the Panhandle Alexander P. Reid Alterenius R. Watkins Lincoln

Sox fall behind Detroit in pennant race

Reports from Chicago say the Sox trail Detroit 5 to 0 at the end of the fourth inning. If Chicago loses they will be out of the pennant race. The Reporter will update scores until press time and during the championship series. Watch for updates.

Chicago Chicago Sox Detroit Sox

Mullendore Hearing Continued On Liquor License

The remonstrance filed by Captain George H. Graham against George Mullendore’s liquor license was continued today until Thursday. Mullendore counters with a petition signed by about fifty prominent men declaring he is morally fit to run a saloon.

George H. Graham George Mullendore Mullendore

Jefferson township man gains thirty pounds on western trip

Charles Banta of Jefferson township returned from a two month western journey weighing 215 pounds, up from 185 on departure. His companion Ralph W. Searight stayed in Los Angeles during the trip.

Charles Banta Jefferson Township West Ralph W. Searight Los Angeles

Washington Township Democratic Club Organized Tonight

The Democrats of Washington township form a club tonight and hold a township convention. Attorney J. H. Neff will deliver an address at the event.

Marshall Club Washington Township J. H. Neff

Democrat Candidates Rally in Clay Township

Democratic candidates held a large meeting in Clay township last night drawing a sizable crowd of Clay township men.

Clay Township

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