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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
5
Shoppers are urged to bring shoe money to the store where a 25 percent cut from former prices applies to Winter’s oxfords. The ad touts high quality, comfort, and honest workmanship as the standard, promising genuine bargains in various styles.
Mike Fansler opened a letter that enclosed five cents and a legal question asked of the deputy prosecutor. He noted the coin was small but paid for stamps as the letter requested, showing courteous interest despite the modest payment.
W H Turner of Kokomo sold the Ridenour hardware and implement store on Fourth Street to J W Burgee and Sons of Francisville. The stock is being invoiced and possession will pass in a few days. The Burgee firm already operates a hardware and implement store at Francisville.
John H. Hench, the oldest member, delivers a fiery critique of Hearst and Independence leaders, urging Democrats to unite as Bryan’s coalition grows. The small crowd of 24 applauds. committees are formed for finance, headquarters, speakers, transportation, marching, and music.
Ohio volunteers who aided Cincinnati in 1863 cashed warrants after the state appropriated back pay. The group, nicknamed for carrying squirrel rifles, saw several thousand Ohio men respond to Governor Ted’s call. Local residents benefiting include several in this area.
John Ammons owner of the Crystal theater in Marion returns from Anderson to find his tent and scenery gone. Kingsbury vaudeville performer says he was promised 90 weekly for tent use and duties but received nothing. He packs up with help from Marion firemen and ships the tent away leaving seats and scenery exposed. Ammons threatens action against firemen but fails to stop the disappearance.
Painters and Decorators Union No 801 elected J. S. Walters as president A J Murphy as vice president R T McGrew as treasurer Julius Wandrei as financial secretary Leonard Schaefer as recording secretary and Thomas Emory as warden at a Monday night meeting.
Frank Enyart Fernando Beck William Burgess Claude Oram Newton Porter and Penny Clark will leave August 24 for a weeklong camping trip down the river. The camp will be named No Soap.
Generous rains in the next week or two could lift the corn yield and boost national prosperity. Dry spells slowed growth late, while early rag was a setback. A fairly good sized crop hinges on favorable weather, aiding farmers and broader commerce.
Charley Billman of Logansport was in town Monday and Tuesday. Thos Garrison and wife of Burlington visited Everet Snell and wife early week. Mrs E G Kitsmiller was in Logansport Tuesday. The son of John Lane died at his Bringhurst home Monday with funeral plans not yet set. The Linton family reunion was held Tuesday with the entire family present. Sam Stern of Kokomo visited Tuesday. Dr Linton of Francisville was in town this week. Geo Asbury will leave for Jeffersonville soon and bricklaying begins today on Main Street from the south end.
A roving post office roster in the city lists federal workers as officers of a secret order. Denbo leads carriers, Mader assists, Turley legal adviser, Parker weather prophet, Fuller lacks influence, Parker the society editor, Enyart reports inspector, Horst knows fishing, Grove is Washington correspondent, Hedrick chairs lodge work, Campbell runs sartorial standards, Bussard studies feminine fascination, McMillen dispatches hot air.
Local story recounts how the Ruth Automobile Manufacturing Company arose from a playful coincidence. Three owners Henry Outcelt Mack Mack Milo S Daniels planned formation as wives each bore a daughter named Ruth, inspiring the chosen business name after their shared stork tale.
The county treasurer anticipates a fall rush as taxpayers begin paying before the November deadline. Judge D. P. Baldwin reportedly owes twenty seven thousand dollars in taxes, added to the duplicates. If Baldwin resists payment, a circuit court suit is likely to be filed to recover the amount.
John B. Smith leads Cass county efforts to form a local Lincoln League with a meeting planned for late August or early September. State president E. E. Neal and secretary Ancil Smith offer organizers from Noblesville and Marion. Cass county Republican women poised to participate this fall. A Gary woman organizer is requested to assist forming a women’s group.
Harry Thaw disclosed that his mother gave Delphin M Delmas twenty five thousand dollars after his first trial and that he paid twenty five thousand six hundred dollars for his services totaling fifty thousand dollars. He said he blocked purse drains from the case though he will not discuss overall expenses or sums by relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Penner and Mr. and Mrs. Steward Sheldon of Elwood toured Kokomo Peru Galveston and other towns yesterday in their automobile. The 115 mile trip was completed without accident and reported by the Elwood party.
Reports from Brussels indicate fish caught off the Portuguese coast stayed fresher and tastier for sixteen days when packed in a specially prepared vegetable paper rather than ice. The method costs little and saves space, according to a fisheries inspector.
Camden resident Mrs G W Bendon of Flora visited Frank Porter and family on Thursday. Jesse Blue and family from Bloomington stayed with Frank Blue this week. Miss Helen and Neva Porter were guests of Mr and Mrs G W Benson of Flora on Monday.
Three flat bottom boats carrying three families and their household effects were dragged from the Wabash river dam to a point below the city. They aim to continue upriver to Terre Haute to reside. This marks a rare recent use of the Wabash for commercial navigation.
The Tribune announces a pony and buggy contest to boost newspaper subscriptions. One year with 2000 votes, six months with 1000 votes. readers can enter at the office or via receipts. Local names listed show participants and supporters among area families and students.
The eastend sewer project likely won’t proceed this fall. Initial plans to drain storm water to Eel river at about 33000 faced health and safety objections from Cass County Medical Society and the board of Health. City officials now consider routing to the Wabash river with an estimated 50000 cost, but bond sales and funds are doubtful given prior westside sewer experience.
Newly installed officers of the Christian Endeavorer Society of the Cumberland Presbyterian church met at John Emire's home to reorganize for the year’s work. Members attended a surrounding gathering as plans were outlined by the group.
The article lists church officers including John M. Claire as president Harrold Price as vice president Dorothy Hulbert as secretary Louise Dykeman as treasurer Gladys Stuart as organist and Freda Foust as assistant organist.
The city can meet an $8,000 bond due January 1 with $5,000 in the sinking fund plus expected fall tax receipts. A $4,000 bond due in 1910 was already refinanced last fall to save interest. The city holds $164,000 in refunding bonds and the finance committee will begin budget and tax levy work next month. Controller Middleton says outcomes depend on pending large improvements, but the city may be ahead of last year’s finances.
Yesterday morning Sheriff Beckley reported a man named Ambert Bazita remained jailed for several weeks after being accused of theft. The case involved George Chesser and John Frazier being taken into custody, while the jail saw only one boarder prior to the incident.
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