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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1908
Page
4
A Good Investment in Logansport Utilities
The city’s voters and officials favor upgrading the electric light plant rather than selling municipal utilities. Logansport, praised for low rates and high service, would likely fetch over a million dollars if sold, while a $40,000 upgrade would modernize the plant and protect ongoing reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Taft speech links farmers prosperity to national welfare
Secretary Taft in accepting remarks ties farmer prosperity to U S welfare noting platform aims to curb excessive railroad rates enforce pure food laws promote scientific agriculture and expand rural delivery. He argues current administration advanced these goals and warns against Democratic success threatening business prosperity.
Local Official Ballot Names for Key County Posts
Voters are presented with names for Treasurer George W. Cogley Sheriff J S Mellinger Coroner Dr M B Stewart Surveyor Harry Bell and commissioners Alfred M Dill First District and Oliver M Harness Third District. Ballot lists these candidates for the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cogley
J. S. Mellinger
Harry Bell
Alfred M. Dill
Oliver M. Harness
Politician Urges voters on policy continuation
A political figure argues that voters should back the current administration’s policies under Republican leadership, asserting his full support and urging alignment with ongoing governmental plans.
Racial mix of nations sparks talk on heritage
Herman Ridder asserts 50 percent of the population is of German extraction while an English writer claims 80 percent are of English descent. The remarks suggest strong mixing of races across nations and prompt questions about shared origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ridder
German Empire Raises Half a Million for Zeppeli n Airship
More than half a million dollars has been subscribed by the people and government of the German Empire as a fund for Count Zeppelins aerial experiments and the construction of a new airship to replace the one recently destroyed by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Empire
Count Zeppelin
President Race Promises Patchwork Baby Name Trend
The article notes recurring names in politics with two Bills two Toms and two Eugenes shaping a season of baby names. despite variety being unlikely, Willies are expected to dominate.
Ohio Judge Thompson Issues A Second Injunction
A Cleveland area judge, Thompson, faced a ruling that echoes his own injunctions. The case involves repeated legal action over judicial procedure and authority, reflecting ongoing disputes within Ohio's court system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Ohio
Lloyds Refuse Insurance Over Popularity of Sheath Gown
Lloyds dismiss insurers for the popularity of the sheath gown in America, illustrating risk assessment limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyds
America
Bribers and Bribe-Takers Urged to Face Immediate Consequences
The Knoxville Journal condemns bribery and calls for swift accountability, arguing that ethical wrongdoing should be punished in the present rather than postponed to some afterlife. The paper urges readers to adopt transparent practices and reject corruption now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal
Alienist fees questioned by Thaw in expert dispute
Harry Thaw scoffs at alienists charging over 200 for services. The remark marks another clash in expert opinion within the ongoing case.
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Harry Thaw
Astor to Stand for Parliament
An English paper notes that young Astor will stand for Parliament. The remark plays on the idea that Parliament itself must stand him if he becomes a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
Difficulty locating property owners for Linden avenue project
Deputy city treasurer Fred McCullough reports trouble locating residents assessed for Linden avenue improvement from Wilkinson street to the Panhandle rail line. Many names are missing from directories and several waiver notices were returned or opened by mistake. Some recipients have not realized they are to be assessed, causing return of notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McCullough
Linden Avenue
Wilkinson Street
Panhandle
Local residents attend reunions and visits around Indiana
Special Correspondent reports numerous trips and gatherings from this town to Indianapolis for the Graham and Carson reunion at a park, to Logansport for the Toney reunion, and to Noblesville and Anderson. Families visit relatives in Chicago and Michigan, while local farms and gravel crews on Willis road progress.
Local News and Socials from Logansport Area
Camden William Kennedy is seriously ill. Bert Montgomery of Rockfield is very sick with typhoid fever. Neighbors Nell and Faye McGraw with Margaret and Kate Ray visit near Burrows. Gardner reunion held Thursday at Spencer Park Logansport with fifty three attendees. Next meeting set for last Thursday in August 1909 at Spencer Park. Mr and Mrs Jesse Kendall hosted Friday night gatherings with numerous friends and refreshments. Dr T Wyvatt visited Logansport Thursday. Mamee Koontz entertained local youths Tuesday. George Groninger and family north of town were in town Friday. Will Cox and daughter Lena of Sheridan visit locals and Comden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kennedy
Bert Montgomery
Rockfield
Gardner
Spencer Park
Logansport
Jesse Kendall
Roe Dillon
Henry Perdue
Frank Koontz
Clyde Risley
W. O. Hawkins
Jess Ineberger
Enlie Kutzmaul
Otto Penn
Glen Hummer Ickhouse
Percy Plank
Ezra Musselman
Susie Wolf
Stella Plank
Edith Booth
Bertha Kutzmaul
Mamee Koontz
George Groninger
Will Cox
Lena
Sheridan
Ind
Comden
Remains of Johnathan Garver Buried at Plank Cemetery
The remains of Johnathan Garver of Sheridan were brought to Plank cemetery on Wednesday for burial. Olive Garver, his daughter, is a familiar figure in the area. Local residents and visiting relatives, including George Christy of Hamilton County, Earl Timberman and family, and Avery Rood of Sheridan, are noted in social visits and gatherings around Logansport and Greentown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnathan Garver
Sheridan
Hamilton County
Plank Cemetery
Olive Garver
George Christy
Earl Timberman
Ella Apdegraph
Logansport
Alfred Showalter
Benjamin Dinkle
Thomas Wray North
Paul
Airy Rood
Oliver Timberman
Avery Rood
Alice Harrell
Kempton
Oca Kirby
Atlanta
Frank Harrell
Greentown
Bert Downham
Alva Garner
Hinkle
Goldsmith
George Allpeton
Ben Windle
Burnettsville and Surroundings Social Notes
Burnettsville and nearby towns feature visitors and relatives from Indianapolis and Logansport. Reach includes reunions at Spencer Park, church services across Lafayette and Remington, a 5 to 4 ball game between Burnettsville and Logansport Switchmen, and a Brethren church baptism with illustrated lectures by Rev. A R Miller of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brethren Church
A. R. Miller
Chicago
Local residents and visitors greet Lucerne area
Lucerne Ura Witters and family moved to the Caw farm in Bethlehem township. Mrs. George Sleders visits Lafay ette for her mother's treatment. Pearl Myers spent part of this week with sister Mrs. Dodd. Miss Ruth Frushour returned home from Logansport. Mrs. Emma Spencer of Galveston visited Lucerne. Charley Clary s daughter has recovered from illness. Philip Hager and wife hosted John Caw and family for dinner. Miss Cathryn Anderson of Royal Centre was in Lucerne Friday. Mrs. L. Dill west of Lucerne entertained Mrs. William Burton and Mrs. C. Hall Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Marion Nelson and family returned from North Manchester. Myrtle Castle of Logansport visiting relatives near Lucerne. Mrs. Albert Elliott remains on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ura Witters
Lucerne
Caw
Bethlehem Township
Myrtle Castle
Logansport
Albert Elliott
Community Notes From New Waverly and Nearby Towns
Emma Newman and children visited sister Hattie Mathers in New Waverly on Sunday. Kokomo visitors Curless family returned home after staying with Rev A C Hoover. Peru residents Johnsons visited James Sebring and family. Pauline Black visited Mrs S L Black. May Dunning of Kokomo stayed with Hattie Williams then returned home. Mrs Frank Murray and son dropped by. Nellie Murns of Chicago visiting her parents George and Mrs Richardson. Orville McMillen in Peru on business. Ed Runnels shipped goods to Messick Michigan and moved there with children. G W Richeson and A C Wallick visited relatives in Logansport. Glen Black in Peru. B E Rich and wife to Remington for relatives visit. C T Miller sold peaches in village for 1.25 per bushel. Fred Barnett and Floyd Kenzie traveled to Peru on business. Nellie McMillen hosted Embroidery Club at her home. D J Forgy was in the village Friday.
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Emma Newman
Hattie Mathers
Curless
Kokomo
A. C. Hoover
Mrs. Johnson
Peru
James Sebring
Charles Black
Pauline
S. L. Black
May Dunning
Hattie Williams
Frank Murray
Isman
Nellie Murns
Chicago
George N. Richardson
Orville McMillen
Ed. Runnels
Messick
Mich
G. W. Richeson
A. C. Wallick
Logansport
Glen Black
B. E. Rich and
Remington
Ind
C. T. Miller
Fred Barnett
Floyd Kenzie
Hance to Balloon Ascensions At Local Parks
Ellis Hance will perform another balloon ascent at Robinson Park today after a successful ascent on Wednesday. Manager Ryder of this city plans to book Hance for a park ascent next Sunday, with further contracts in Lafayette on Labor Day and the day before, promising ample earnings or serious risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Hance
Robinson Park
Ryder
Hance
Lafayette
GALA DAYS FOR WALTON CELEBRATION IN SEPTEMBER
Walton merchants and citizens plan a two day jubilee in Walton during the latter part of September. A meeting has formed committees to set dates and finalize arrangements. The aim is a clean wholesome community event with details to follow.
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Walton
News from Flora notes residents' visits and moves
Mrs Abner Ratliff visited her Russiaville parents and returns Friday. Mart Eaton and family came back from the northwest and will not settle there. R D Voorhees arrived from Lebanon. Emmerson Jordan of Delphi visits town this weekend. Con and Loren Chittick visit friends Saturday. Dr Blickenstaff and family and Walter Snider and family plan to return tonight from a fishing trip. Davy Wise will move to town from Brookdale farm soon.
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the Tribune
Abner Ratliff
Russiaville
Mart Eaton
Northwest
R. D. Voorhees
Leban
Emmerson Jordan
Delphi
Con
Loren’ Chittick
Dr. , Blickenstaff
Walter Snider
Davy Wise
Brookdale
First prize pumpkin weighed 56 pounds in Washington township
Bert Hoagland, living south of the city, reported the first prize pumpkin of the year. He brought a ripe 56 pound pumpkin from the farm of C. J. Donahue and said most of his crop has grown to an immense size this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hoagland
Washington Township
C. J. Donahue
Hoagland
County Officials File Requests for Next Year Budget
County officers submit requisitions for the year’s budget to the county council. Superintendent William H Haas asks 2004 dollars, Treasurer Matthew Moroney 4770, Prosecutor George Custer 700, Coroner George D Miller 2030.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Haas
Matthew Moroney
George Custer
George D. Miller
Wright Family Returns From Terre Haute Visit
Mrs. W. A. Wright and her daughters Dorothy and Marjorie have returned home after spending two weeks visiting relatives in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
Dorothy
Marjorie
Terre Haute
Two Days Jubilee Picnic for Cass and Surrounding Counties
A two days jubilee picnic is planned for Cass and adjoining counties. Activities include athletic contests of every description, baseball games, a sham battle, funny races, and ludicrous contests. Additional features are being organized but not yet defined.
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Cass
Voters warned to move before September 3 for November vote
County warns residents to change precincts by September 3 or risk ineligibility at the November election. Officials say moves after that date will hamper voting and that draymen may face delays as the vote approaches. Polls planned the first week in September to update the polls book and note removals before the November ballot.
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Draymen
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