Old Settlers memory of campaigns and music groups
A reminiscence recounts early campaign music groups and their leaders from 1848 to 1868 including Taylor Fillmore Lincoln Grant and Colfax. It notes the Rocky Mountain Glee Club name origin, key members like Richard Ellsworth and David E Bryer, and shares Judge Nelson’s praise of old time courting and music versus today.
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Fremont
Dayton
Rocky Mountain Glee Club
Richard Ellsworth
Richardson
Ellsworth
Illinois
Lincoln
Ham- Jin
Douglass
Johnson
Grant
Colfax
Giffe
Nelson
Rey
Pioneer Day Reflections Fill Cass County Reunion
The Cass County old settlers reunion features memories of courting norms, pioneer days, and family life. Speakers include John W. Henchy and Dr J Z Powell, with Max Gordon recounting political incidents and the First Child Born honors debated among Lewis Cass Bell and Gillis McBeam. An Old Time Choir, Elks band, and long-time residents share testimonies and a memorial photograph archive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. W. Henchy
J. Z. Powell
Historical Society
J. E. Crain
The
Pioneers
Max Gordon
Justice of the Peace
Jogansport
Lincoln
Abe Lincoln
Cass County
Lewis Cass Bell
Old Settlers
Mr. Bell
Gillis McBeam
Todd MccBeam
Bell
McBeam
William Douglass
McBeams
Major Bell
William Cass Bell
Michigan
John M. Hench
Rebecca Shaffer
Rena B. Knight
Leedy
Anna Long
W.H. H. Tucker
W. H. H. Tucker
Otho Conrad
Clay Township
R. S. Wright
Elks Band
National League slate yields split doubleheader
In Brooklyn New York the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers split a doubleheader with Cincinnati losing the opener 6 to 2 and Brooklyn taking the nightcap 6 to 3. Earlier in Milwaukee Wisconsin the Athletics blanked the Kansas City piecers 11 to 4 as Hill hit a three run homer for Milwaukee.
American League Standings and Game Highlights
A compilation of scores from recent games. Milwaukee and Kansas City in clutch matchups show scoring totals with pitchers Scheiberg Hoeffer and others. Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville Brooklyn New York Chicago results feature strong pitching by Durham Cutthoff and Humes, plus notable early-inning scoring and double headers.
New York Beats Chicago 4 1 In League Clash
American League report shows New York defeated Chicago 4 to 1 in Chicago. Scoring details list Chicago at 1 run with 1 error and New York 4 runs on 5 hits. Umpires Sheridan and Egan.
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R.H. E
Chicago
New York
Owen
Manuel
Weaver
Lake and
Blair
Sheridan and
Egan
Boston Wins Opener 3-1 Over St. Louis Americans
Cy Young pitched for St. Louis but Boston dominated the opener winning 3 to 1. Boston tallied two runs in the fifth and two in the ninth with Spencer Young and Dregor handling pitching duties to secure the victory while Petty Bauey and Stephens cleared the mound.
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St. Louis
Cy Young
St. Louis Americans
Boston
Petty, Bauey
Stephens
Spencer
Young and Dregor
Hurst and Evans
Central Union phones removed from courthouse after rate dispute
Central Union customers seek to quit service while Home company installs phones. Rapid removals occur since new rates. Home line workers struggle to keep up with orders to install sixty phones this week. School board has not addressed telephones. current public schools use Central Union under contract, with board choosing lower rates.
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Central Union Company
Central Union
Home Phone Company
Court House
Kokomo Autoists Plan Run to Logansport Visit
The Logansport Automobile Club invited Kokomo members to visit and parade. Local members will prepare for a joint motor run this month or early next, with most members expected to participate. Kokomo last visited Crawfordsville in June, covering ninety miles in good time. The Logansport trip is about twenty six miles by road, about one hour and a quarter driving. A local meeting will set arrangements for the Kokomo outing.
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Logansport
Pittsburg Wins in Ten In Philadelphia Net NL Game
Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia in ten innings before the largest crowd to pay to see a National League game in the city. Final score Pittsburg 2 to Philadelphia 0 with 11 runs on 9 hits and 1 error for Philadelphia 3 errors. Batteries Willis and Gibson for Pittsburg. Richie McQuillen and Doomn for Philadelphia. Umpire Kiem.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Willis
Gibson
Richie
McQuillen
Doomn
Kiem
Minneapolis Defeats St. Paul 4 to 1 in Opener
Minneapolis won 4 to 1 over St. Paul with strong base running and timely hits. Patterson and Buelow starred for Minneapolis while Leroy and Laughlin contested the mound in a brisk ballgame at Minneapolis, umpire Kerin.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Leroy
Patterson
Buelow
Hall and Laughlin
Kerin
Boston Takes Doubleheader Behind Errors and Key Plays
Boston capitalized on St Louis misplays to win both ends of a doubleheader. The opener finished ten to five and the nightcap nine to three. Sweeney contributed with solid fielding and Browne's late catch highlighted the games.
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Boston
St. Louis
Sweeney
Browne
Cleveland Beats Philadelphia Five to One in City Game
In Cleveland Ohio on August 8, Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1. Rhoads dominated the visitors throughout, with a strong pitching showing and solid defensive support. Batteries were Rhoades and N Clarke for Cleveland and Vickers, Dygert, Coombs, and Blue for Philadelphia. Umpire O Loughlin.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Rhoads
R. H. E. Cleveland
Rhoades
N. Clarke
Vickers
Dygert
Coombs
Blue
O' Loughlin
Congressman Rauch Speaks at Grant County Democratic Gathering
Congressman George W. Rauch addressed the Grant county Democratic committee meeting Thursday afternoon. He spoke of Republican principles, urged Democrats to stand by him, and was joined by other Grant county candidates with short talks.
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Taylor
Filmore
General Taylor
Millard Filmore
Whig Party
Scott
Graham
General Scott
Lundy's Lane
George W. Rauch
Grant County
Capture of Insane Patient at Long Cliff Institution
George Kist, a patient at Long Cliff, was captured and returned to the institution. He had been causing a disturbance or may have escaped custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kist
Longcliff
Prospects Bright for Bendix Auto Plant Move to Logansport
Promoters of removal to Logansport expect success with Bendix Automobile Company. Bendix representatives Bendix and Delawter will discuss stock disposal at 7 30 Monday at Myers and Yarlett office. Local subscriptions and favorable sentiment among business leaders boost plans. Bendix high wheeled Model A praised while contracts exist to keep the factory busy for over a year.
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Myers & Yarlett
Bendix
Carroll County Treasurers Funds From Road Bond Sale
Carroll County Treasurer Buzz announced eleven thousand three hundred dollars as the county's share of the J. E. Rice county line road project. The amount comes from bond sales to finance the construction.
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Carroll County
Buzz
J. E. Rice County Line
Logansport golfers to play Ft Wayne match today
The Logansport Country Club team will travel to Ft Wayne to meet the local golfers. Travelers include R. W. Wier C. O. Wise M. B. Lairy J. S. Lairy W. W. Ridenour Joseph Wilson Carl Mandel C. J. Wiler G. P. Bliss O. H. Binns W. D. Craig Joseph Taylor and Hal B. Smith.
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Logansport Country Club
Ft. Wayne
R. W. Wier
C. O. Wise
M. B. Lairy
J. S. Lairy
W. W. Ridenour
Joseph Wilson
Carl Mandel
C. J. Wiler
G. P. Bliss
O. H. Binns
W. D. Craig
Joseph Taylor
Hal B. Smith
Otto Juniors Meet M. F. Team in Championship Series
The Otto Juniors and the M. F. team begin a series of games to decide the cry championship. Strong and Long form the M. F. battery while sher an. is engaged to twirl for the Ottod.
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Sher An
Change Is Rapid Old Patrons of Central Union Phone Company
A Richmond paper cites rapid changes as patrons of the Central Union Phone Company shift toward the Home Company. The report notes ongoing working agreements and evolving arrangements affecting customers and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union
A. Richmond
Broadway Vaudeville Bill Promises Strong Showings
A forthcoming Broadway theater program promises a strong vaudeville bill next week. The Porto Rican Military Quartette will perform with their plantation melodies and harmonies. LaSalle Lind, eight clubs passed, will headline as the novelty act. Miss Marie Clark delivers ten minutes of comedy and songs. The program ends with the usual songs and pictures.
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LaSalle « Lind
America
Logansport
Marie Clark
Miss Clark
LaSalle & Lind
Earl Hyman
Kentoscone
The Cow Puncher at The Nelson Next Saturday
The Nelson presents The Cow Puncher on Aug 11 with Hal Reid's Arizona frontier drama. Tom Lawton leads as a rough yet noble cowboy in a vivid, nature drawn cast directed by W. F. Mann with noted scenery and lighting.
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Nelson
Arizona
Hal Reid
Reid
Plains
Tom Lawton
W. F. Mann
Jane Eyre to Debut at Nelson Theatre This Month
Rowland and Clifford present Jane Eyre at the Nelson on Monday evening August 10. Miss Cuba Niblo leads as Jane Eyre with E Daniel Layton as Rochester and a strong company praised by press and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowland and Clifford
Jane Eyre
the Nelson
Cuba Niblo
E. Daniel Layton
Rochester
Kirtlands Guests of Attorney Conant Family
Dr C W Kirtland of Jackson Michigan Mrs E M Kirtland and daughter Mary of Marion Indiana are guests of Attorney O B Conant and family.
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C. W. Kirtland
Jackson
Michigan
E. M. Kirtland
Mary
Marion
Indiana
O. B. Conant
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Oxford
Fourth Street
I. Cc. Urich
William Hilton
Mary A. Archer
O. B. Sargent
Jonathan Grable
Charles E. White
Marshall
Qt. A. Johnson
Brooklyn
Wisconsin
Joseph Patterson
Abraham Shedeler
Charles Breckenridge
P. W. Sellers
James W. Mitchell
Charles N. Cook
Wm. Douglass
Mrs. Douglass
Henry Woodside
O. H. Conrad
M. W. Collett
William Shadmyer
S. C. Bowyer
J. J. Burgaman
William Gordon
Eliza Banta
W. H
American Association
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Milwaukee, Wis
Bhgan
Hill
Columbus
Toledo
Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
N. Y
R. Flw
Scheiberg
Hoeffer
R.H. EF
Campbell, Ewing and
Durham
McLean, McIntyre and Ritter
Rudderham and Johnstone
Spade and Schlei
Wil
Livingston
Puttman
Pietz
Hayes and
Bierhalter
Helm and Ritter
R. H. EB
Cutthoff
Humes
Hayes
Wiltse
Aug
R. H.E
Brown
Kling Wiltse
Bresnahan
O’day
Rigler
R. H. B. Boston
Ferguson
McGlynn
Karger
Ludwig
Emilie
Flaherty
Raymond
Bliss
Emshe
Cee Estes
Smith
Nagle
Abbott
Hess
James
Owens
Ecentral States Theatre
Rowland & Clifford's
Nellow
Cuba
Niblo
Detroit
Detroit, Mich
Keeley
Washington
Wilets
Winter
Thomas
Keeley and Street
Connolly
Eaecee
Kokomo
Logansport Automobile
Kokomo Dispatch
Logansport Club
Kokomo Club
Crawfordsville
R.H.E
Tomor
Rauch
STOGE
Messrs. Bendix and Delawter
Bendix Automobile
Pany
Gansport
Gansport Business
Will
Otto Juniors
Broadway
Birdsell
Thos. Myer
Market Street
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