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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
2
Make hay while the sun shines with special limited time meat prices. Round steak per pound is 12.2 cents, fresh pork sausage per pound offered, with Louis Schmidt listed as seller.
For sale list includes cottages and houses with various room counts and locations on State Street Ninth Street North Street High Street Eight Street Riverside Park and more. Prices shown range from 1200 to 34000 with contact at W. T. Giffe 417344 Broadway phone 1365.
An advertisement touts Trusler's Rheumatic Tablets as an infallible cure for rheumatism nervousness and constipation and a preventive for appendicitis. Described as easy to take and vegetable with a 50 cent price per box and sold by druggists including Porter. Manufactured for T F Trusler Huntington Ind with a strict guarantee.
In federal court Judge Anderson will hear today the Barnett hotel receivership case. W C Thomas and Fred Dykeman contend for control, with two creditor groups opposing. Thomas was first appointed. Dykeman lacks access to books, delaying work. The hotel was declared involuntarily bankrupt, with a decision expected today.
Special to The Tribune from Pine Bluff Arkansas on December 3 reports the Arkansas River nearly at a standstill after last night’s levee dynamiting which diverted floodwater away from the city. Officials lack exact relief figures, but authorities fear undermined buildings may collapse while residents celebrate the slowed current and hoped relief.
The Market Street M E church hosts an anniversary service with opening exercises, choir songs, solos by Mrs Penn and Miss Roma Carney, and a sermon by Rev W H Jones. Rev L J Naftzger of Muncie preached last night. the sixteen-voiced choir impressed attendees.
Lodges Tipton No 33 F and A M calls all Masons to attend tonight at Jenith for election of officers and F C degree work. Also notice of Tipton lodge called meeting Saturday at 1 PM to attend the funeral of John P Webster with Orient lodge and all visiting Masons invited.
The game warden Gallion, now on a regular salary, continues to work as he did when paid by piece. Four Frankfort men grieve that the department employs such vigilant officers. They obtained fines ranging from 32 to 40 dollars.
Special to The Tribune describes Alexis as Haiti's deposed president amid a history of violence under Christophe. It recounts Christophe’s iron rule, executions, language decree, and legendary brutality, plus a vivid portrait of Alexis and his regime as observed by a visiting correspondent.
In the District Court of the United States for the District of Indiana Chas H Bruner of Logansport Cass County is declared bankrupt on December 2 1908 The first meeting of creditors will be held at the office of Dyer McConnell Logansport Cass County Indiana on December 15 1908 at 3 o clock in the forenoon to prove claims and appoint a trustee.
The Arkansas river reached 24 feet by 11 a.m. and rose rapidly in Pine Bluff. The riverbank behind the Jefferson hotel and county courthouse began collapsing in large sections. The courthouse annex was evacuated as unsafe, with evacuation continuing. The Jefferson hotel also faces severe danger, including its boiler room.
Kobe Japan December 2 report states that seventy people were lost when the steamer Ginsei Maru foundered on November 30.
At the Nelson the lineup includes A Good Fellow on December 5 Aubrey Stock Company on December 7 and The Talk of New York on December 16 seeking strong local attendance and entertainment.
George M. Cohan and Harris announce The Talk of New York will be staged at the Nelson on Wednesday October 16. Victor Moore leads a principal cast of eighteen with a chorus of sixty, delivering a major musical success of the creators.
Two seasons show Swan’s success with “Top of the World” breaking records in New York and Chicago. This season’s “Prince Humbug” is a record breaker everywhere. “A Good Fellow” titled by Mr. Swan as his funniest. Matinee and night performances at the Nelson on Saturday December 5.
The Aubrey Stock company opens at the Nelson on Monday with Owen Davis drama A Great Temptation. The cast tours with a sixty foot car of scenery and electrical effects, offering popular prices for matinees and consistent night prices. Ladies free Monday evening under usual conditions.
A Good Fellow is described as a merry comedy in its third season. Written by Mark E. Swan the piece follows the author’s prior successes including Brown's in Town which earned $100,000 and A start Lucky Dog which grossed $50,000.
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