Prosperous Saskatchewan land offer calls to homeseekers
Prospective buyers are urged to view farms in the Tramping Lake District with rent-to-deed terms and promises of strong yields from the Saskatchewan experiment. A $25 trip from Logansport to Tramping Lake on Aug 15 offers a view of lands selling at $12 to $15 per acre with expected wheat and crop returns highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tramping Lake District
Indiana
Saskatchewan
Jlogansport
Tramping Lake
Numerous Civil Service Exams Announced Across Major Cities
The United States Civil Service Commission lists dozens of exam open positions including clerks engineers and physicians. Applications and forms are available through the commission in Washington or via boards in Boston Philadelphia Atlanta Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Denver San Francisco New York and New Orleans with posts in various departments such as agriculture engineering and the Isthmian canal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Aid Society Meeting at Universalist Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the Universalist church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the church. The money barrels will be opened for election of officers and payment of dues. Attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Universalist Church
That Burning Question Answered by Ed F Leanard Contact
A reader inquires and is advised to call Ed F Leanard at 3s 1632 for coal coke and wood information. The note specifies the contact and available fuel types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed F. Leanard
Pure Food Law Raises Milk Prices for Retailers
Milk men and enforcement officials say pure milk costs rise due to stricter standards. Ten cents a quart is likely, driven by higher cow and upkeep costs and enforcement checks. F W Tucker and Dr John Badfield inspected local dairies with one marginal sample not meeting the standard. No prosecutions planned due to small deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Tucker
John R Badfield
Local Brevities From the Week’s Small Notices
Showcases: home made pies at Chili Parlor. births in Toledo street and at Wabash. fishing trip to English Lake. horse shoing offer at Elliott Shop. visits from Marion Logansport Chicago guests. attorney Jenkines returns from vacation. N A O R C meet at Ben Hur hall. travel notes on Kais, Casidy, Kramer visits. fund tips from The Loan Trust Co.. social cards hosted by Mrs. Ross. Pearson and Reed family notes. East High residents tour Cleveland. gas bill notice and discount deadline. loss of a watch by Mrs. Termenstein at a church visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clark
Toledo Street
Ed Manes
Broadway
English Lake
Elliott Shoeing
Snodgrass
Marion
Edith Alexander
Hendee
Logansport
Jesse Parmenter
Wabash
A. G. Jenkines
N. A
Ben Hur Hall
Wiliam Kais
Chicago
Florence Casidy
Grace Kramer
Royal Centre
The
Loan & Trust Co
George E. Ross
Miller
John W. Barnes
Richard Pearson
Pearson's Mill
Ernest
Adron
W. R. Julian
East Iigh Street
Toledo
Macinac Island
Clay Township
George W. Lucy
Igaac Patton
Charles Harness
Cleveland
Ohio
Arthur Burley
Brown Street
Logansport & Wabash Valley Gas Company
Termenstein
German Lutheran Church
Tritt's
Tritt’s
Eureka Novelty Works
Carl Nickum
C. M. Campbell
Houston
Texas
E. M. Howard
Stevens
Melvin. I
W. Lions
14Th Stret
S. E. Cook
Lincoln
Harry Thompson
Ninth Street
Indiana
Ind
J.F. Nolan
Bingumbus
Herman Deventer
John Mulcahey
Kelley
Thornhope
Dowling Farm
Margaret Stergen
Francis
Hartford City
H. B. Hewett
Indianapolis
L. B. Stevens
Eel River Avenue
Florence Cassidy
Grace Cramer
Albert Snyder
Katie Cogley
Edgar Martin
Benjamin Mohr
John Giffin
Claude Street
H. S. Giffin
Michigan Avenue
Marporie
Miami Bend
John Tipton
Wilhelmin Hoffman
Wasau
Wisconsin
George Hoffman
Market Street
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
Wheatland Avenue
NM. E. Church
Purcell
Berkley Street
Jessie Fitch
Emma Webinger
Hannegan
Bates Street
J. J. Burgman
Burgman & Ludwig
Elizabeth Speed
Charles Cook
John Sears
Linden Avenue
New York City
Jersey City
Long Branch
Philadelphia
Pocahontas Lodge
Germania Singing Society
Knights of Columbus Home Association Meeting Notice
The annual stock holders meeting of the Knights of Columbus Home Association of Logansport Indiana is set for August 17, 1908 in the Logansport Council Chamber at p. m. The agenda includes electing nine directors and any other business that may arise. John J. Shurm President Charles J. Becker Secretary
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Knights of Columbus Home Association
Logansport
Ind
Council Chamber
Injured Bookkeeper Hurt in Chicago Street Car Collision
Joseph Austin, bookkeeper for the T. H. Wilson company, was injured in a street car crash Sunday night near Halstead Street. He was rushed to reach Union Station, stood near the motorman, and suffered several gashes from flying glass and timbers after the collision with another car. He later boarded a different car to catch his train.
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Joseph Austin
Chicago
Austin
Union Station
Local Briefs and Social Notes From Logansport
Electric light bills now ready. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Alonzo Reynolds of Short street. Various social visits and travels as Chicago, Ft Wayne, Kokomo, Lafayette and Indianapolis referenced. Local ads note floor finishes, perfumes, nickel plating, and pork sale. Card of thanks for sympathy after bereavement.
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Alonzo Reynolds
Short Street
Tom
T. J. McElhaney
Charles Rice
Chicago
Harry Elliott
Ft. Wayne
J. Helms
Kokomo
Harrold Price
Herbert Keys
Bord Park
Elliott Shoeing
Mayme Hanley
Lafayette
Water pitcher ended dispute at Berkeley street home
James Nealis, Powers' stepson, used a large pitcher during a family supper at 206 Berkley Street to settle a domestic dispute. Powers required medical attention with stitches after the pitcher struck his head. Powers reported the incident to police and then saw Dr. Combs for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nealis
Thomas Powers
Berkley Street
Powers
Nealis
Dr. Combs
Local golfers lose to Ft Wayne 4 to 6
Logansport golf club members traveled to Ft Wayne Sunday and were defeated 6 to 4. Individual scores listed include Wier two points Summers none, Smith none, Peters two, Mandel none, Dr. Thompson three, Wiler none, Pidgeon three, Wilson none, Ralston three, Bliss none, Staples one, Wise two, Smock none, Taylor none, Evans none, Craig none, Waldsmith three, Mandel none, Wheelock three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ft. Wayne Sunday
Wayne Wier
H. Summers
H. B. Smith
Peters
C. Mandel
Dr. Thompson
C. Wiler
C. Pidgeon
J. Wilson
Ralston
G. P. Bliss
Makes a case for navy enlistment in Buell letter
A son aboard the U S S Kentucky writes Mrs A L Young from San Francisco in 1908 describing a globe spanning voyage via Newport Colon Panama City and the Panama Canal. He details rough seas 710 seamen sick a Fourth of July parade and a wish that more youths join the Navy when they understand the work and pleasures. He plans another letter from Honolulu.
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Newport
Colon
Panama
Cuba
Caribbean
Panama Railway
Panama City
Panama Canal
Buffalo
San Francisco
Pacific
Isthmus
Navy
Honolulu
Mendel Stock Sold At Auction In Lafayette
Walter J. Ball acting for Lafayette Loans and Trust Company, trustee in bankruptcy of Mendel Clothing stock, sold the stock to Otto Kraus of Logansport for 34075. Bidders from Chicago and Wicksville, Ohio, plus John Miller of the city, participated. Kraus, a leading Lafayette merchant, will run the store with Sidney Kaufman as manager for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Ball
lLafayette Loans and Trust Company
Mendel Clothing Company
Otto Kraus
Otto Shoe and Clothing Company
Logansport
Chicago
Wicksville
Ohio
John Miller
Mr. Kraus
Lafayette
Kraus
Sidney Kaufman
Lafayette Courier
Local Notices Move Through Lafayette Ledger Highlights
Citizens referenced include F R Levering seeking work in wood turning and Miss Winifred Fisher visiting Danville. Mentions of loans at The Loan & Trust Co and 5 percent rates. Several travels and visits noted among Lafayette residents and Kokomo officials.
Record Hog Sale Sets Prices At Thorntown Event
A record breaking hog sale at Thorntown saw forty six winning hogs owned by James Riley & Son average 110 dollars per head. Premier Wonder a yearling boar sold for 1500 dollars to A C Robbins of Kirksville Missouri. The total sale value reached 5092 dollars and fifty cents with breeders from eleven states in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorntown
James Riley & Son
Premier Wonder
A. C. Robbins
Kirksville
Logansport Browns Win 12 Inning Battle At Delphi
Logansport Brown defeated a Delphi team 5 to 4 in 12 innings Sunday at Delphi. Panton pitched well for Logansport but received little support as the Sturkin Nelson squad fell 7 to 2 at Royal Centre.
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Logansport
Brown
Delphi
Sturkin-Nelson
Royal Centre
Panton
Farm for Sale or Trade Near Burnett's Creek
Forty acres well improved farm for sale or trade. Bargain if taken soon. Contact E. H. Caley at Burnett's Creek for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H
Caley
Burnett’s Creek
Labor Federation aims at reform measures debated by Trades Assembly
At a Trades Assembly meeting a communication from the Indiana Federation of Labor urged reducing exemptions, a garnishee law, employers liability, and free school books. A five member committee was formed to study the issue. Members named were P T Bradley C E Clugston A Halstead G W Burkhart and J F Lienemann. The Labor Day event for Lafayette was approved with Elks band and cheap rail rates on the Wabash. Burkhart Lienemann to represent locals at the state federation in Vincennes in September. Meat Cutters Union asked locals to patronize home packing houses to resist the meat trust. New Electrical Employers Union members joined the council.
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P. T. Bradley
C. E. Clugston
A. Halstead
G. W. Burkhart
J. F. Lienemann
Lafayette
Elks Band
Wabash
O. P. Smith
G W. Burkhart
State Federation of Labor
Vincennes
Meat Cutters’ Union
Two Films at the Ark This Afternoon and Evening
The Ark presents The Blind Woman's Story and All for a Bird this afternoon and tonight. Admission costs 5 cents, offering entertaining pictures well worth the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ark
Esterline Still Silent on Electric Plant Plans
J Walter Esterline hired to draw plans and specs for city electric light plant reports no word. Mayor and board of works await his report. A special council session will be convened to approve or disapprove the plans, which may be revised to use more current.
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J. Walter Esterline
Board of Works
Mr. Esterline
Joint Birthday Party for Ira and Mrs Sloop
Thirty friends planned a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Ira L. Sloop near Royal Centre. The event celebrated Mr. Sloop turning 49 on Sunday and Mrs. Sloop turning 58 on Monday with a large dinner for attendees including Mrs. Anna Kerns and Miss Pearl Taylor from the city.
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Ira L. Sloop
Near Royal Centre
Sloop
Anna Kerns
Pearl Taylor
Saddle Horses for Hire at Gillespie Livery
Livery, boarding and saddle horses for hire offered by D. A. Gillespie at 116 12th Street. Phone 302.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Gillespie
12Th Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homeseeker
William A. Witters
Court St
OF Federal Service
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Patent Office
Isthmian Canal Service
Naval Observatory
Indian Service
Imatron
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
AID Society
T. H. Wilson Company
Halstead Street
Aus
Timbers
Father
Nealles
Stepfather
Cian
Joan Buel
World Cruise
A.L. Young
John S. Buell
Kentucky
Fleet
San Francisco, Cal
State Bank
Fourth and Broadway
Cass
Carroll Counties
Abner T. Bowen
G. S. Kistler
Willard Winn
Chas. P. M’caffrey
M. J. M'Greevy
G. A. Raub
M. W. Collett
S. A. Vaughn
A. B. Stanton
Mendel
Lafayette Clothing
Otto Shoe’ and Clothing Co
F. R. Levering
Wood Turner
P. O
the Loan & Trust Co
Winifred Fisher
Danville
X Tribune
J. F. Nolan
Inghampton
N. Y
Mamie Ehinger
Anthony Grusenmeyer
South Side
Earl H. Moss
City National Bank
L. L. Truman
John
Abe Behrman
Sam
Mr. Johnston
Wayzeta
Minn
R. Twells
Denby Coleman
Dan Gillespie
Will Cohee
Russiaville
Randy Duval
A L. Jones
Elizabeth Scott
Effie Gucheim
West
Rocky Mountains
Warren Voorhis
Charles Seward
Slate Kline
Hattie
Richmond
Indiana Loan CO
Fifth and Broadway
Crawford's Hardware Store
Fancy Priges
Browns
Delphi and
Sturk
in-Nelsons
Sembly
Indiana Federation
Esterline
Lester Piano
Bush & Gerts
Chickering Bros
Bush & Lane
H. P. Nelson
Victor
Crown
Clinton
Carl
Pearl ST
G. M. Webster
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