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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1908

Page

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Prohibition Candidate Chafin To Address City Parade

Eugene W. Chafin, Prohibition presidential candidate, arrives Monday at 2 20 PM for a city visit and speech at the Elks hall. A large reception is planned with the Elks band leading a long parade route through downtown before the evening meeting and musical program.

Eugene W. Chafin Prohibition United States Elks’ Wall Prohibition Party Elks’ Band Fourth Broadway Market Street Barron Streets Barron Helm State Park Avenue Melbourne Avenue Cicott Wheatland Linden

Walther League Indiana Meeting In Fort Wayne

The Walther League of Indiana holds its annual meeting in Fort Wayne with delegates from St. James Lutheran church led by Miss Louise Hartman and Leonard Albrecht among others. Alternates include Misses Mary Heiber Edith Schuemann and John Rethke. The group departs at 9 30 in the morning via the Wabash and returns at 11 p m.

Walther League of Indiana Fort Wayne St. James Lutheran Church Louise Hartman Louisa Chappel Leonard Albrecht Harry Prosch Rudolph Klioepfer Mary Heiber Edith Schuemann John Rethke August Adamski Edward Schuemann Wabash

Walters Appointed to Board of Election Commissioners

George W. Walters is appointed to the board of election commissioners replacing Attorney Charles Yarlott who leaves for Chicago due to a brother's illness.

George W. Walters Board of Election Commissioners Charles Yarlott Chicago

White & McGrath Meet Deer Creek In Final Game

The season ends with a final ball game here tomorrow between White and McGrath and Deer Creek. The matchup is anticipated to be a good contest.

White & McGrath Deer Creek

Building Boom Along River Promises New Summer Resorts

Frank Kienly plans three half concrete cottages on his island opposite Camp Freeze Out to rent to campers along the Wabash. At Pottowattomie Point, John Murray and others eye similar cottages, with several more planned near Miami Bend and Grand View as the river resort market expands.

Pottowattomie Point Camp Freeze Out Kienly’s Island Wabash Lake Maxinkuckee Logansport Joseph Berwanger Harry M. Gardner Frank Kienly John Murrey Pottow

Rose D. Rittman Wins Foresters Presidency by One Vote

In Detroit on October 10 Mrs Rose D Rittman of Memphis Tenn leader of the anti administration group within the Womens Catholic Order of Foresters was elected president by a one vote margin 100 for Mrs Rittman 399 for Mrs Elizabeth Rodgers of Chicago Rodgers plans to contest alleging priest intimidation as several convention outbursts occurred. Also elected were Tessie Murphy secretaries and other Chicago Detroit and Wisconsin officers and trustees.

Detroit Mich Rose D. Rittman Memphis Tenn Womens Cathlic Order of Foresters Rittman Elizabeth Rodgers Chicago Julia McDonnell Katherine Bimingham Dwyer Margaret Galner Mary Quirk Wisconsin Katherine Goggin Jacoby Jannon Anna J. Kersonewsky

Labor Leader J C Frey to Speak to Workers Next Wednesday

M Grant Hamilton of the AF of L informs A J West head of the Trades Assembly that Hon J C Frey secretary of the International Iron Molders' Union will deliver an address to laboring men here next Wednesday night.

M. Grant Hamilton American Federation of Labor A. J. West Trades’ Assembly J. C. Frey International Iron Molders’ Union

Rentschler Visits City Seeks Legislative Return

George Rentschler of Fulton county, a Democratic candidate for joint representative of Cass and Fulton counties, toured the city today calling on friends and local politicians. He expressed optimism about his chances of being returned to the legislature.

George Rentschler Fulton County Cass Fulton Counties

Electrician James Warner Injured in Bank Cellar Fall

James Warner an electrician with Berwanger Murray slipped into a cellar at the new Monticello bank building yesterday and sprained his arm. He works for Berwanger Murray.

James Warner Berwanger & Murray Monticello

Pensioning Teachers Topic at State Education Board Meeting

Indiana state board of education met in Indianapolis for a two day session issuing commissions to Idaville Rochester and Burnettsville high schools. Discussion included a pension plan for aged teachers with calls to retire after about thirty years of service and provide income for retirees.

State Board of Education Sesson Indianapolis Idaville Rochester Burnettsville T. W. Cooley Evansville Cooley

Petition Demands Stone Road Through Royal Center

A petition signed by fifty Boone township land owners asks county commissioners to build three miles of stone road on the Chicago pike through Royal Center. Dr. A B Conrad and E B Thomas circulated the petition.

Boone Township Royal Center A. B. Conrad E. B. Thomas

Carload of Sailors Passes Through City

A Panhandle train No 21 carried a carload of United States sailors this afternoon en route from New York to Seattle. The group included electricians gunners machinists and seamen of all ranks aboard the merchant crew.

United States Seattle Wash New York City

Meeting at Deacon Powers Local GOP Rally

In a Republican gathering last evening at Deacon Luther McDowell delivered a strong address. He responded to Rev Sam Small who spoke to Democrats here Thursday.

Deacon Luther McDowell Sam Small

Alley Vacations Sought in Logansport L A Custer Addition

William Alber and Ervin Alber petition the circuit court to vacate the alley between lots 4 and 5 in L A Custer's addition. Albert Williams and John F. Bair also request alley vacation between lots 3 and 6 in the same addition.

William Alber Ervin Alber L. A. Custer Logansport Albert Williams John F. Bair

Franklin College Football Team Visits Notre Dame

The Franklin college football team and band stayed at Mur dock hotel, then traveled to Notre Dame this morning to play this afternoon. The players retired early to be in good shape for the same today.

Franklin College Murdock Hotel Notre Dame Wheer Orber

Chicago Cubs Rally To Take Lead In World Series Opener

In Detroit the Cubs exploded for four runs in the third inning to seize a 4 0 lead, then held off Detroit as the Tigers rallied to 6 5 in the eighth before Chicago scored five more in the ninth to win 10 6. Cubs pitchers stayed strong late.

Chicago Tigers Detroit Cubs New York Detroit Bunch Rossman Cobb Crawford

Horse Looses From McMillen Hitch Posts In City

A horse owned by Edward J. McMillen broke loose from a Sycamore street hitching post and began returning home. McMillen, away on errands, mistook the animal for stolen until Andy Flynn captured and brought it back to town.

Edward J. McMillen Sycamore Street McMillen Andy Flynn

Fenton and Rev Sam Small Trade Prohibition Barbs

The Times editor C. Q. Fenton and Rev. Sam Small clashed after Small spoke at Ellis hall and Royal Center. Fenton published a harsh critique while Small accused Fenton of being in the Prohibition party for self interest and attacked his history in Logansport.

C. Q. Fenton the Times Sam Small Elks’ Hall Getten Fenton Sam The Times Small Royal Center Ellis’ Hall Sam Jones Sam Smalls Rev Small Prohibition Party Logansport

Death Foretold: Paul Haguewood Dies of Tuberculosis

New Castle Indiana October 10 Paul Haguewood twenty two died at his mother's home in South Twenty fifth street from tuberculosis. He foresaw his death after dinner he said this was his last meal and it proved true. He arranged funeral details selecting undertaker coffin vault minister and six pallbearers.

New Castle Ind Paul Haguewood Joseph Archibald South Twenty Fifth Streets

Uncle Warricker Taken to County Farm

Almost totally blind Uncle John Warricker was moved from Mrs. L Hershey's boarding house at 206 Sixth Street to the county farm this afternoon. A lifelong city resident, he is unable to work and now resides at the county institution.

John Warricker

Lured to City by Companions Robs Traveler of $800

John Giffy of Port Israel was enticed by two men who picked him up in Chicago. They took him to several towns, then Marion, where he spent $800 in two days and cannot account for the money. He went to buy sheep but was whiskyed and spir ited away.

Logansport Gas City Panhandle Knights of Columbus Order of Hibernaius Charles McCabe Father McCabe Kentland Father Cath St. Vincent de Paul Marion John Giffy Port Israel Chicago

Convention in Jefferson Promises Trustee Fight

In Jefferson township a Democratic trustee race is expected with three candidates Frank Pierce A St Ireland and Jeptha Martin campaigning hard for the post.

Jefferson Township Frank Pierce A. St. Ireland Jeptha Martin

Democrats Rally Planned in Walton Tonight

Democrats head to Walton for a big rally with a special car leaving at 7 26 p m and a large crowd expected to attend.

Walton

Tin Stars Delayed Reach City Police Monitor Burglary Spikes

A spoof dispatch reports the so called Tin Star Detectives delayed en route from Marion, with Chief Sherlock Guck expected to arrive from Peru. Meanwhile daylight robberies surge as Captain Graham and Steve Boyer await the famed sleuths urging rapid action.

Tin Star Marion Peru Sherlock Guck Steve Boyer Graham Tin Star” Brigade Sherlock Jack W. A. Grover Saratoga Police Board Gay Sai Vad Ram Ciee Guck Lewisburg Wabash Ward

Daylight Robbery in Business District Ends in Escape

A tall dark well dressed thief robbed W. A. Grover’s residence above Saratoga cafe yesterday. He ransacked the flat, was heard by a restaurant kitchen employee, and fled down Murdock alley toward Market Street, eluding police.

W. A. Grover Saratoga Cafe Grover Murdock Market Street

Park Closes For Winter Dismantling At Spencer Park

Workmen under Superintendent S J Ryder of the street car company dismantled temporary fixtures at Spencer park this morning. They stored them in the car barns at Seventeenth and Erie avenue. The Weil's band platform was torn down and lumber hauled to the city. the balloon furnace and electrical fixtures were removed as well.

S. J. Ryder Street Car Company Spencer Park Seventeenth and Erie Avenue Weil

High School Football Team Travels to Kokomo

The local high school football team went to Kokomo this afternoon in good shape and expected an easy win. About thirty rooters with megaphones accompanied them to cheer the team. The group will stay tonight for a dance in the high school's gym.

Kokomo

Purdue and Earlham Clash at Stuart Field in Season Opener

Earlham College met Purdue University in a Richmond game played this afternoon at Stuart Field. Purdue arrived hoping to rebound from a heavy loss at Chicago last Saturday led by Captain Holloway who aimed for a strong offensive showing.

Earlham College Richmond Purdue University Purdue Stuart Field Chicago Holloway

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