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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
8
The Republican county organization holds a session to set the campaign start date and headquarters site. Candidates will meet committee members to discuss financing and rally plans with Charles Kahler overseeing headquarters.
County officials face unbuilt gravel road contracts as bond rebates falter. Bids were low a year ago but buyers require rebates before sale, making projects unlikely. Hillis and Bradfield are preparing petitions for the September or October county commission term.
George W. Hughes of Sixth Street fell violently ill after a luncheon of mustard sardines. A physician diagnosed ptomaine poisoning. Hughes improved but continued to suffer the effects.
Mrs. Weaver widow of Levi Weaver, killed in an Onward auto accident, has been appointed administratrix of the estate valued at $25,000. A bond of $6,010 covers the personal property.
Livery boarding and saddle horses for hire offered by D. A. Gillespie at 116 12th street with phone access 303 for rental inquiries.
On the 19th and 20th the Best Jackson Hill coal is priced at 4.25 dollars per ton. John Hedde offers pickup by calling 1700 for details.
A full blood Poll Durham bull, 18 months old, is offered for sale by Louis Barnett at the R F D city address.
George Grace appeared before Justice Hanawalt on charges of owning or harboring a dog and failing to pay dog taxes. He claimed the dog belonged to his son, and vowed to fight the case. Law as explained by Logansport attorneys holds both father and son liable. Some locals have paid up overdue dog taxes with costs added, though the issue lingered.
Notices cover horse for sale, rooms for rent, visits from Chicago and Cincinnati, word of a few trips, and social events. Reports include horse race winner Warren Sturgeon with “Little Girl,” a track record by Pensacola, and local residents John Barnes, Fern Warden, and Paul Leucke with families.
The electric light plant plans to replace 133 cycle motors with 60 cycle units to fit the new system. Enhanced efficiency will reduce shafting as speed drops. Pending sale of old motors may cover the cost, with contracts to be completed by early November. The city counts over 200 motors in use across printing offices, factories, elevators, fans, and medical offices.
William H Haas county school superintendent aims to raise teacher attendance by 2.5 percent in salaries for those who attend the county institute regularly and are never tardy. Previously many teachers only enrolled on the first day and lingered downtown after roll call.
Joseph and Charles Kreis formerly of this city now in Chicago filed suit in the circuit court against William S. T. Lynas and Viola Lynas for 4000 and foreclosure of a mortgage on the old carriage factory site at Toledo and Thirteenth streets. A receiver is asked for. They allege nonpayment of interest and breach of mortgage terms. The Lynases now reside in Kansas.
Today only until 10 p m the Golden Rule offers deals including Royal soap ten bars for 25 cents and house brooms at 30 and 25 cents. Silk ribbons crepe cloth petticoats and new room rugs are discounted with selected items priced to attract shoppers.
The Gar Scott Company filed suit for foreclosure of a chattel mortgage against Milton and Andrew Grouse. The action concerns a traction engine, separator, self feeder, stacker, elevator and weigher, and an old Rumley engine, totaling $1 200 with $1 000 mortgage and $200 unpaid interest.
Five hundred Beck family members are expected at the annual reunion in Kokomo with music and an address by Beck of Chicago. W. H. Beck of Deer Creek serves as secretary and Mrs Edna F Bebee is treasurer of the organization.
Pennsylvania Lines announces excursion round trip fares from Logansport to nearby cities on Sunday August 23. Fares include Kokomo 35 cents Elwood 65 cents Anderson 85 cents Newcastle 1.15 Richmond 1.50 Eaton 1.75 Hamilton Reading and Cincinnati 2 dollars. See agent McHough for details.
Sunday August 23 excursion from Logansport over Pennsylvania lines. Round trip price 1.75. Special train leaves 6 a.m.
G W Buchanan offers thoroughbred Shepard pups for sale at five dollars each. Located at R F D 4 Logansport.
Wiler and Wise Inc announces a demonstration this week of the Kookizer Fireless Cooker and Freezer. Change of menu daily to showcase culinary efficiency and novelty.
An ice cream social is planned for Wednesday evening August 26 at the Ebenezer church in Clinton township. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
At the September county board term, Washington township area south and west of the city may join Eel township. A large river-adjacent strip would transfer governance to Eel, aided by school transfers. Petition presented. no objections expected at the next session to close the matter.
Electric light bills now ready and home made pies advertise a Chili Parlor. Loans cheap at Loan & Trust Co. Chickens and lamb from Fulpers & Miller. Miss Ethel Walker visiting Marion friends. Several residents and visitors listed with brief movements. Private family seeks roomer and boarder. Misses Marett and Jessie Mercer visiting. John Baker ill at home. Hadley Co. features fur niture and stoves. Community events include lectures, stock sales, and picnics at Spencer Park.
Local items include Charles Von Behren visiting with Zach Dritt, John Q. Ditwood and John Norzins kay off to Chicago for a week, and Frank Kienly building a seawall to protect a island. Also noted are mortgage loan offers, a missing chain and charm, and a Panhandle train recovery of a 14 year old boy near Hebron, with body turned to authorities at Koutz.
Contractor Carney is pushing McClain road in Washington township toward completion. When finished, the road will be one of the best in the county, totaling an even hundred miles in Cass county. He is enthusiastic about the work and has several other road-building contracts.
A Cornell family reunion was held yesterday at Spencer Park with about fifty attendees from Cass and nearby counties. The turnout exceeded expectations and included those who married into the Cornell family.
The tenth annual Y M C A lecture course has a full lineup. Victors Venetian Band performs November 5, Dr I G Herbert speaks on stage settings November 24, Edward Elliott on December 2, Shungapavi Indians January 5, Rufus Everson King January 22, George D Allen February 9, Edna B Smith Musical Company March 9, Neil Litchfield Trio closes April 9.
Ten head of good cows for sale all fresh Jersey and Durham breeds. Spring and Wellington, Clymers, Indiana.
William Jackson raised fine tomatoes this summer. He brought two to the Tribune office weighing two pounds four ounces.
A reader asks about fuel options and receives guidance from Ed F Leanard at address 1632 Coal. He discusses coke and wood as potential remedies.
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