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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
8
A display features a wide array of Christmas items including pencil cases kerchiefs collar and tie cases whistle books and related holiday gifts. The catalog emphasizes the breadth of goods available at Murdock and Wise as ideal presents.
Panhandle detectives arrested John Benefield of Toledo Street on larceny charges after brass fixtures from Panhandle locomotives and cars were found at his home and a junk shop. Officials say he stripped brass parts from engines near the Fourteenth Street yard entrance and allegedly robbed triple valves from cars, totaling about $50 in value.
The funeral for Vincent Herman was held at St. Vincent's church on Thursday forenoon and drew a large crowd including many Panhandle employees. Mrs. Herman, critically ill since the tragedy, attended under doctor care, while the father, also seriously ill since Monday night, accompanied them despite difficulties.
Ash and Richardsville street residents filed a petition with the board of works to extend city water mains for improved fire protection and domestic use. The board also approved 2192.50 for electric light machinery repairs and settled several bills.
The Adams township Sunday schools meet at Hoover Memorial E church on December 13 1908 at 1 30 pm with an opening song invocation by Rev Hoover and a program of songs discussions recitations and special music including Lulu Fivecoate Vera Reed and Alice Kelsey.
A vivid catalog of holiday goods ranges from toys and pictures to jewelry and clothing. The listing highlights hosiery, socks, underwear, mufflers, suspenders, and nightgowns for men, all offered by Wildr Wise, Inc.
Fragmentary notice describes a sale event with unclear details and a name John Hedde and a partial phone number. The legible elements focus on a broad sale aim rather than specific items or dates.
Money at 5 percent interest from A I Jones. Crystal week show and Ark film A Love Affair Fri and Sat. Drs Hall Nicodemus move to 418 Fourth. Farmers Merchants State Bank on time deposits. Rev A McGinnis trip to New York. New French hand embroidered corset covers at 2 50. Corset Department Wiler Wise. Hand painted china Percia Luce 204 Stettiner Bldg. Opening evenings. DD V Young in Lafayette visiting Dr Frank A Ross. Fur neck pieces on sale 79c to 5 85 and sets 3 50 to 85. Palace Jessica Wilson and Mabel Eichorn return from Indianapolis. Dr Barnfield moves to Logansport Loan and Trust Co entrance by Graves Book Store. Mrs Joe Nagle and daughter Lois attend funeral of Harriet R Nagle in Rochester burial at Bolivar.
Kokomo independent company petitions Galveston town board for a franchise while the local independent already provides service. An arrangement may be made for cooperation.
Bargains offered by Wiler & Wise, Inc include coats in black kersey satin lined coats at 8.50 and 12.50, satin trimmed coats, and 156 ladies and misses suits at large discounts. River mink muff scarfs and sets priced low, with French Coney and Lynx sets listed among other items.
Bessie Jones of Young America was found guilty of attempting to assault Roy Coin and fined one cent plus costs totaling 23.50. An immediate appeal was filed to the circuit court. Jones said local teasing provoked her and described her brother Walter Nichols aiding in stopping Coin’s retreat.
Dedication services will be held at Concord Presbyterian church in Harrison township with Rev. George Knox D D in charge. The forenoon service begins at 10 30 and the evening service at 7 o clock with both sessions on Sunday.
A series of revival meetings started Wednesday evening at Metea Baptist Church with continued sessions as long as interest remains. Rev Poole from Shelbyville assists in leading the gatherings.
Holiday neckwear collection arrives with rich beauty and quality. Prices range from 50c to 1.50, with a noted improvement in quality over prior offerings.
An old advertisement fragment references Deventer the hatter and furnisher, noting items such as handkerchiefs and art boxes. The snippet implies a shop display or sale items tied to Deventer’s trade in hats and furnishings.
Willard Smith son of William Smith of the city water works department works as a pin setter at the Elks bowling alley. He injured a finger while handling pins, developing a large blister that swelled several times its size. Three lancing attempts failed to improve the finger. the attending physician believes the finger can be saved.
A collage of small ads and notices lists dentistry, toy stocks, farm supplies, bank services, hunting trip returns, loan offers, social visits, and doll sales. Items include a farm timber sale near Logansport 50 acres at $200, and stock for Ark toy shop with discounted dolls and kid body dolls at Jade Palace.
The Crescent Literary society of Jefferson township will hold its regular meeting at the Lake Cicott M E church Saturday evening December 5. The debate question is Resolved that Trusts Should Be Prohibited by the Legislature. The second part features a recitation essay reading a story and a society paper. Music will be provided in both programs and is described as especially good.
Officials of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company announce a new schedule to take effect next Sunday morning. Details are pending arrival of the schedule sheets, but changes will include additional trains to handle heavier holiday traffic and to move more passengers and freight. Local officials expect the new sheets today.
Local notices report Local Brewvitles production at the Ark with performances Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Charles Elpers visits her mother in Asheville North Carolina. Community updates note Travel plans for Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Fawber of 1902 George Street as they depart for a three month western visit. E R Jones of Indianapolis visits Superintendent A H Doug lass. Carl Bucher advertises fancy ribbons for Christmas work at Trade Palace.
Local ad lists Santa Claus themed handkerchiefs available in 300 styles. Prices range from 10c to 5.00 with Swiss, linen, and hand embroidered options including barred initials and initials. Includes 25c, 35c, 50c items and up to $5.00.
Grand jury sessions at the January term likely to include the Vincent Herman homicide probe. Prosecutor Custer is busy, and few matters besides the Herman case require action. Some Panhandle railroad men may also be examined for alleged involvement with the youths and instigating fights.
The store announces thousands of new and instructive toys ready for packing and laying away. Santa Claus will visit next week to greet his young friends.
In a millinery sale workers offer fur coats with hip to three quarter lengths and satin brocade trim at reduced prices. The event lists items and discounts including hats, with prices advertised as low as forty dollars and thirty nine fifty.
The notice promotes Christmas selections with fur sets including blue lynx and mink blends and golf sets. It highlights stylish neckpieces starting at 98 cents and fur sets from 4.98 dollars, urging readers to choose early.
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