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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
3
Promoters of the Union Tobacco society plan a late day meeting in Louisville to form a permanent organization. They aim to elect officers file articles of incorporation and create a nationwide merge of tobacco growers to control production and guarantee a fair price for their product.
Canton lodge No. 15 in Canton elected Captain F. J. Berndt and James Fergus as lieutenant, John Barron as ensign, J. C. Goldsberry as clerk, W. F. Berndt as accountant, and C. H. Grove as three year trustee. The group nominated A. E. Sunier of Bluffton for Colonel of the Fifth Regiment, which includes Cantons from Hartford City Marion Lafayette Peru Wabash and Logansport.
About three hundred Elks gathered at their hall for an entertainment and feast last night. The program featured stunts by performers from Broadway and Nelson theater bills this week. Harry Jones, formerly a Broadway song singer, sang several numbers and earned a big reception. The evening included songs and jokes.
County Clerk Hankee presented his first report to the county commissioners detailing collections of 1585 dollars and 40 cents in fees from November 10 to the end of last month. He notes 72 dollars came from marriage licenses.
Among the out of town guests was A. J. Ream district deputy of northern Indiana who lives at Peru. He drew applause and laughter during remarks.
Community organizations hold afternoon meetings at homes around Broadway street and 12th street with coffees, bazaar booths, and holiday sales. Card clubs, library groups, and church circles hold dinners, programs, and elect officers. an upcoming 1200 invitation dance at Stettiner hall is noted for December 17.
A fragmented report notes that Mrs Tucker and others are praised for social success and prize placements. It mentions Albert, Mary, and Frank with hints of prize awards and upcoming events, suggesting a social calendar and acknowledgments at a local gathering.
A Bluffton anecdote recalls a sharp remark to a wife that went unforgotten for a week. The exchange prompts rueful humor as a man reflects on the lasting offense and the silent treatment that followed.
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