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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
5
A row at the Himbert boarding house on Third Street left Mrs. Himbert with two broken ribs after a quarrel sparked by jokes about biscuits. The husband, allegedly the aggressor, fled to avoid arrest, using furniture to defend himself in the melee.
Describes a heavy weight garment in red white and gray that fits closely with a belt. Credits design by Murdock & Wise.
Ex councilman Ritter, who runs a grocery at 416 Third Street, was confined to his home after a dinner mishap. A coffee swallow went down the windpipe causing severe coughing and a fall that cut his forehead. The incident was blamed on a peculiar combination of circumstances.
An advertisement touts Ladies' Holeproof hose guaranteed to wear six months without holes priced at two dollars per box containing six pairs, sold by De venter the hatter and furnisher.
In excellent qualities the shop unveils new styles and colors priced at five and six dollars. Murdock & Co promotes affordable fashion with fresh options for the season.
Wiler & Wise Inc warns customers that fur prices have surged 50 to 100 percent in the last 30 days and that remaining stock will sell out before Christmas. They urge patrons to buy now to secure available fur inventory before it worsens in quality and cost.
Viscal oil water proof Ward s Best oil and gasoline call 491 wireless umbrella removable handle at Taylor s jewelry store Farmers Merchants State Bank solicits checking accounts For rent furnished rooms light housekeeping Phone 425 Ladies cuff links at Taylor s jewelry store Farmers bring eggs to Chili Parlor 30c a dozen Asa Poffenberger returns from Evansville visiting Hamilton Ohio Cold feet merchants can get nice warm shoes at Harry Ward s Bargains in furniture at Hadley Co Small payment now balance later buys Christmas presents at Hadley Co Mrs Alya Buttis visiting Hamilton Ohio G W Cogley insurance fires tornadoes Office 4281 Broadway Phone 334
The board of works reports gratifying results from the electric light and water works offices. H A Brown, electric light clerk, turned in 489.68 for last week while J C Sullivan, water works clerk, submitted 758.68. Water works totals show collections of 1 812 53 for water rent and 35 for permits, totaling 1 847 53. Disbursements total 1 457 85 including race and dam repairs salaries miscellaneous pump house service tools and implements street repairs service repairs and horse board.
The remains of Philander W. Oliver who died Monday night were moved to his brother’s home in Frankfort and his funeral was held there yesterday. Modern Woodmen representatives, of which Oliver was a member, were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Be your own weigh master. orders for prompt delivery with weighing at convenient scales. Phone 144. Independent Coal Co advertises its service to customers seeking quick coal supply and flexible weighing options.
An assortment of small ads and notices including Hadley & Co slippers at headquarters, Klinsick products, Ward's footwear, new sterling military brushes at Taylor's, mentions of illnesses and visits, rental offerings, lost and found items, jewelry displays, and a Presbyterian church coffee event inviting public attendance. Mrs. Tom Bassham ill, Mrs. Carl Betzner visiting, Ms. M. J. Lee in city, and Joe McNary offering 5 percent city or farm loans.
Cline Bros. closed their shop this morning to clear sold goods and arrange new stock. They will reopen at noon ready for business. The note says the fuel is the best ever for getting good merchandise at low prices.
A small fire broke out in the Wal ton school house at 1:30 yesterday afternoon. Lath on the basement ceiling from the furnace burned slightly before discovery. The fire was soon extinguished and younger pupils on the first floor were removed while those on the second floor remained safe.
Prospects grow for forming a city bowling league as several bowlers favor organizing multiple teams after Christmas when activity is expected to pick up. Aimed at filling winter downtime with league play and friendly competition.
Collar bags handkerchief and tie cases flasks jewel cases pocket books offered at very low prices by Murdock & Wise.
Silk suspenders displayed in elegant boxes with gold and silver buckles, priced at 0c Toc and $1, offered by Murdock & Wise.
Local brief items list small business promotions and personal notes. A. Massarello departs for Columbus Ohio. Moore oil available by phone. Hadley & Co. offers solid oak Morris chairs at 6.25. Will Freeze and family visiting Frankfort. Pan ton advertises winter trouser and suit deals. S. M. Kistler markets fifty acres of oak timber near Logansport for 200 dollars.
Murdock and Wise offer scarf pin and Hak buttons matching a leather style priced at $1.50 and $2.00 respectively. These small accessories highlight coordinated fashion accents for this season.
Card thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance during bereavement from W. H. Watts and family.
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