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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
7
A Comte debates a trip to America to find an heiress with a valet who urges selecting a wealthy maiden with a substantial savings. The dialogue hints at social maneuvering and pursuit of advantageous marriage.
Laporte county grand jury returned true bills against William Blakeman and William H. Bell of La Porte and Gust and George Stephens of Chicago and Cincinnati for conspiracy bribery of a juror and receiving a bribe. Blakeman was released on 5000 dollars, the others jailed. The indictments follow the jury’s earlier disagreement in Jaunovitsch v. parents and brothers.
In Columbus a man with a taste for women's hats entered Mrs. Amanda Williams's millinery shop and asked to borrow two hats to show his sister across the street. He went away and did not return. In Pierceville nine local dairymen were notified that their milk shipped to Cincinnati on September 1 was adulterated with water, violating food and drug act.
A massive fly wheel at the Frankfort city electric plant burst causing debris to pierce the roof and strike a nearby dwelling. Damage to the plant and surrounding buildings totals 29,000 dollars and left the city in darkness with hundreds narrowly escaping injury.
Charles R. Du Hadway 52, formerly of Richmond, died suddenly in Denver. He spent 30 years with the First National Bank, serving as cashier for a long period before being indicted on embezzlement charges totaling 17 000 dollars.
Alexandria October 29 Summerville in Madison county, once liquor free, is puzzled by residents who daily carry liquor from Alexandria in suit cases to a club where members gain entry by password.
In New Albany on October 29 Edna Hearthel a 13 month old child of Oliver Hearthel died from pneumonia following a scalding incident at the table two weeks earlier when she tipped a coffee pot. The injury burned her throat and chest.
Mrs. Ben Starks aged 34 was killed instantly in Osgood when a horse team bolted after being frightened by a dog. She was thrown and suffered a brain concussion as her husband witnessed the accident.
In Crawfordsville on Oct 29 B M Thompson of New York and I R Young met for the first time in over fifty years but did not recognize each other. Upon introduction they cried.
Oct 29 fire at Thomas Horn's restaurant in Brook destroyed three buildings before a bucket brigade stopped the flames. Loss estimated around $20,000.
Miss Nina Johnston of Kokomo, a University of Wisconsin senior, was badly burned in a chemical laboratory accident while conducting an experiment with carbon bisulphide.
Henry Probst a 68 year old bachelor farmer was thrown from his buggy when his horse reacted to an automobile passing by Charles Wright of Paris in Madison. Probst died from injuries sustained in the crash. The incident occurred Oct 29.
Bloomington reporter Fred Brackett of Washington visits on October 28 to review eight proposed sites for Bloomingtons new 75000 dollar federal building. He evaluates suitability and potential locations for the project.
Miss Grace Clapper died in Wabash after a two day illness from cocaine poisoning caused by dental extraction.
The body of Daniel R. Benninghoff of Fort Wayne a Purdue University student was found in a box car in Champaign Illinois authorities investigated the death as a fatal incident linked to railway remains under review by local officials.
Cooper orders Fenner to help sail as the crew endures madness and scarce rations. Helen Rolleston, Hazel, and a wounded Cooper guide the Proserpine toward shelter while shellfish, rain, and a funeral service mark a grim day. Welch hopes for burial at sea as they near a lush coast and a hidden bay.
John C. Humphreys of 612 Ottawa street Loganport Indiana describes relief from sixteen years of kidney and bladder trouble after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports backache, sediment in urine, and frequent urination disappeared with permanent cure lasting since 1897. Price fifty cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
Mrs. Mattie Copenhaver of Parsons Kansas describes two years of severe feminine ailments. She says morphine offered no relief until Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound restored her health and happiness, leaving her a well woman.
Letter promoting Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound claims to cure female ailments including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache and nervous prostration and offers free confidential letters from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts for advice and reassurance.
A health note urges mature adults to eat only enough to repair tissue and supply energy. Excess food is blamed for stomach troubles rheumatism and kidney disorders. It recommends revising diet and using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with sale by W. H. Porter.
The list outlines several daily train services including WABASH No. 2 from St. Louis to New York, No. 28 Kansas City to New York, No. 4 St. Louis to New York, No. 6 St. Louis to Toledo, No. 8 New York to Kansas City, No. 1 New York to St. Louis, No. 5 Toledo to St. Louis, and No. 3 New York to St. Louis.
Welch rises in the boat and basks in the air as he smiles and proclaims a blessed haven. He orders the sail lowered and to row ashore.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease cured only by internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as ingestible, acting on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. The product is marketed by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, priced 75 cents, alongside Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A La Carte Cafe offers breakfast 40 cup table de hotes dinners 75 cents with music from 6 p m to midnight. Every room has bath. European plan rates 1.50 per day. L W Tuller proprietor M A Shaw manager.
The snippet mentions a Russian cannon from Sebasto pol and gallantry, a quote about objec tion to company in the kitchen, Jim Corbett using oxygen as a stimulant in a Fitzsimmons fight, lace ruffs for girls, a charlotte rasse effect, cornstalk paper for newspaper stock, brokers on the NYSE trading for profit, Miss May A. Meiser winning Rosebud lands, and likely marriage prospects.
A reader questions making October 12 a national holiday to honor Columbus and critiqued patriotic sentiment while noting the Victoria Cross is a Maltese cross. The piece reflects public discourse over historical commemoration and ceremony.
An ad asserts eczema is a skin germ issue not a blood disease and guarantees relief with D. D. D. Prescription a penetrating oil blend of wintergreen thymol glycerine and other agents. It promises instant itch relief and permanent cures after multiple applications with D. D. D. Soap recommended by W. H. Porter, druggist.
Interurban service notes October 1 1908 list train departures from Fort Wayne to Peru Wabash Huntington and intermediate points at multiple morning and afternoon times. Also covers Delphi Lafayette and intermediate points with specific mid day and evening runs. East and west bound times between Fort Wayne Logansport and Lafayette are provided.
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