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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
The Rosebud Indian reservation lands south of South Dakota will be disposed by lottery on October 19. The lands adjoin Gregory County and the event marks a larger regulation push by the federal government.
Fare for the round trip is $25. Write or call on us early for reservations. WILLIAM A. WITTERS.
Mrs Richard Costelo and family joined others at Grass Creek for the annual St Annes church picnic yesterday.
E S Rice serves as president with J J Hildebrandt as vice president and Mrs J N Neff as secretary. George H Graham leads as captain of police and is assisted by on duty officers across the city.
The report notes the 1905 Gregory County land opening drew about six thousand registrants, one of the largest government openings. The upcoming opening is expected to surpass that turnout with a mail in registration option and no in person line. Soldiers may register through agents, and successful registrants may file for Homestead entries after March 1 1909 at $5 an acre, or $4 50 after a later date. Two Kling hits fueled a 5 2 Chicago win over New York in a 1905 series.
About a year ago William Graffis and Charles Shaff won a county contract to restore misused funds for a percentage. Little was done. funds were placed in township treasury rather than county. They sought a contract on the school fund issue but were rejected.
Mrs. Jennie Sellers of Wheatland Avenue reported losing a watch during circus day. It appeared in a local pawn shop where a man admitted pawn and claimed he could not locate the owner. Mrs. Sellers paid the offered reward and returned the money to the pawn broker.
In Cincinnati on August 27 Boston defeated Cincinnati 7 to 4. The Red Sox scored after blank innings, and Cincinnati failed to convert bases loaded chances on two occasions. Spade Wolze and Brown pitched for Cincinnati with Ferguson and Graham behind, while Rigler umpired.
City carriers must deliver every Tribune by 5 45 a m. If your paper arrives later, notify The Tribune at phone 312.
Mrs. Ida M. Toland filed an affidavit in police court charging James Turner with stealing $10 from her purse after taking shelter at her rooms. Turner, once living at the Tolands, was found in a drunken state and jailed as a result of the accusation.
Pittsburg won the first game of the series against Philadelphia 4 to 3. All their runs in the game came in the early innings as Columbus hosts and other American League matchups are listed for today.
In Louisville on August 27 Toledo wins the first game of the series 7 to 3 due to defensive lapses by Louisville in the third and fourth innings. Detroit faces Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, Cleveland at Washington, and St. Louis at Boston in other matchups.
Philadelphia game notes list Willis Vail and Gibson with Sparks Richie and Doom as batters. Umpires Johnstone and Rudderham officiated the contest.
Indianapolis defeated Columbus 1 to 0. Siever pitched and Williams doubled in the eighth for the lone run. Batteries Qiever Livingston Goodwin James. Umpires Bierhalter and Kerns.
A man arrested for drunkenness was unable to speak for himself and was lodged in jail. He will be arraigned before Judge Smith this morning. The bail amount mentioned was 2.30 dollars and was returned to Mrs Toland.
St. Louis defeated Boston twice, 3 to 1 and 7 to 1. Dineen pitched well in the second game, holding Boston to three hits. Box scores note errors and batting lines for Bailey, Smith, Stephens, Creger, and others with Umpires Hurst and O Loughlin.
The article notes promoters claim guaranteed funds to build a road, with about a month needed for survey work and construction slated for next spring. The proposed line between here and Indianapolis appears likely to fall through as Graffis conducted the survey and franchises were secured in many towns and counties, but progress has halted.
Republicans of Harrison township will meet at Lucerne Friday evening August 28 at 8 p m to nominate a township ticket. J S Mellinger J W Backus committeemen.
The Harry Scott company presents Ma's New Husband on Wednesday September 2 with matinee and evening shows and again Saturday September 6. A witty farce with a grown man posing as a boy in tutor care and marrying the woman he pretends to be, backed by music and strong cast. The company is praised for first class production and broad audience appeal.
One of Rowland and Clifford's latest comedy dramas Thorns and Orange Blossoms will be presented at the Nelson theater with local cast and preview show announced.
Deputy Fish and Game Warden Gallion was arrested in Winamac yesterday on cruelty to animals charges. Pulaski County men, recently fined by Gallion for game-law violations, filed the affidavit after he shot a bittern in the wing while driving with a companion. The bird was taken to Winamac and the case cost $14.75.
Will Graffis, local civil engineer, will go to Kokomo Monday to begin surveying the proposed interurban line from Kokomo to Terre Haute. The project is being promoted by capitalists along the line.
Mrs William Hagenbuck is visiting her brother F Huffman who owns a large stock farm near Rochester.
A period advertisement claims Zemo, a vegetable based external remedy, cures itching skin diseases. It cites notable customers and offers free trial packages via E W Rose Medicine Co of St Louis and local agency Homer Closson & Co in Logansport.
Robert M. Carney directs seventy teams at work Wednesday hauling gravel on a road in the southern part of Washington township.
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