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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
8
A soliciting pitch touts safe investments in Tramping Lake District, promising cheap land at 12 to 15 dollars an acre with rents and deeds after a few years. It cites Saskatchewan farming yields and advertises $25 round trip from Logansport on August 18 to view lands supposedly capable of 4 bushels of wheat per acre.
William A. Witters of The Farmers Trust company in Indianapolis succeeds the late Chas King of Wabash as representative for eastern lenders in Indiana. Cass County is among fourteen counties served. J M McKinsey remains Cass county agent ready to loan money on farm and city property at 1 9 percent. Offices over City National Bank.
Large stock of 110 dozen aly linen napkins offered by Trade Palace. Originally priced at 1.56 each, now available at a dramatic discount to move quickly. Ideal for hotels or buyers seeking bulk linen.
A brief notice indicates Ed F Leanard, No. 1632, handles coal coke and wood and answers the burning question.
The English Lutheran church plans a Thanksgiving dedication for its new building. Wiring and other work are contracted and progressing rapidly. The organ will have 823 pipes and be among the city’s best toned instruments. James Barnes expects completion by October 31.
Small items note visits by O W Cooper and Arthur Pratt of Indianapolis, meetings of Logan Division No 110 O R C, and multiple local business mentions from lending and insurance to bicycle repairs. Travel plans include Ralph Seawright and Chas Banta heading west for six months visiting Denver San Francisco Portland Seattle and Yellowstone Park. Gas bill payment reminder from Logansport Wabash Valley Gas Company with discount deadline.
At yesterday’s county meeting the Clinger road was ordered opened despite local objections. Commissioners expect the move to benefit the majority of nearby property owners though Mrs Gribbens seeks nearly $3 000 in damages claiming the road will harm her property.
Local brief notes say the Sturkin Nelson teamwill play at Royal Center today. Also mentioned are social calls, pie buyers and job ads among other small items from the community.
In Logansport the circus supposedly includes its own detectives among balloon salesmen. Three men parade through crowds using their craft to spot potential crooks. Ringling Bros. guards against undesired followers to protect the show.
Residents at Pottowattombe Point face restricted access as the Wabash River dam undergoes repairs. Launches are shut down and row boats struggle to operate with lowered water levels above the dam.
The Ladies' Society of the B. of L. E. invites all members and their families to Spencer Park for their annual picnic on Wednesday with filled baskets.
Tickets for the Galveston to Lake Maxinkuckee Sunday school excursion go on sale Monday Aug 10 at listed bill sites. Buy promptly. A special train will stop at Lincoln Walton and Anoka.
John H. Hanert buys a twenty five acre land strip near Morgan Hill of Hay and Julia Haner for a consideration of five thousand dollars in a local real estate transfer.
Livery and boarding services offer saddle horses for hire. D A Gillespie operates at 116 12th street with phone contact 303 for reservations.
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