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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1908
Page
9
Local grocers invite shoppers to inspect offerings before buying and promise generous value for small spends. The note stresses the chance to see how much could be received for a modest amount of money.
Notice to Walton lodge No. 475 members of a regular stated communication on Saturday evening December 12 1008 to elect three trustees for terms of one two and three years. Brethren are asked to govern themselves accordingly.
A local store promotes a complete line of shoes ideal for Christmas gifts for daughters and wives. Highlights include dress, street, stormy day, comfort, and party shoes with emphasis on $3.00 gun metal and patent leather button or blucher west styles. Available sizes and widths are listed.
Demetral, known as the Greek Demon, arrives in the city to challenge Strangler Lewis at Nelson Monday. He holds the world welterweight title and carries a solid silver belt weighing 25 pounds valued at $1600, won from Jim Parr of England. Demetral defeated Chas. Olsen of Indianapolis in Richmond last Friday.
Manager Smyth promotes a first in a local wrestling series at the Nelson arena. He expects strong public reaction and aims to bring only champions. Lewis is due in the city today.
Clinton county commissioners decline to turn over 55000 aiding the Clover Leaf railroad in Center Township Frankfort. The railroad seeks collection though no contract exists with the township and local investigations claim shop capacity and employment did not substantially change. The road’s attorney says enforcement may be limited.
The famous Adams township turkey case goes to the circuit court after an appeal taken yesterday from Justice Graves. Charles Wolford, who lost in the lower court, brings the appeal against Charles Marquis. Thirteen turkeys are involved and the costs now total twice the value of the birds.
Pension agent P. M. Gordon lists allowances for several soldiers from Indiana and Kentucky. John Martin of Fogins Port, formerly private Co. B 128 Ind Inf, receives $17.50 monthly from Oct 28 1908. William A. Clouse of Royal Centre, formerly private Co. B 60 Ind Inf, $17 monthly from Nov 4 1908. Col Alva C. Hadlock of this city, formerly Lieut Col 17 Ky Inf, $25 monthly from Nov 11 1908.
The article explains plume color rules, noting black and white ostrich plumes originate from the male gray bird and gray plumes from the female.
The local post office urges careful packing and clear addressing during the Christmas rush. Use sturdy paper and cord, include full address and return address, and add greeting cards if desired. Registering parcels offers receipts and added security, with typical safeguards and cost notes for different mail classes.
East bound MR WABASH timetable shows arrivals at 0:42 a.m. 1:25 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. No. 42 South Bend Express runs except Sunday No. 48 Logan Ace also except Sunday No. 58 South Bend Ace operates Sunday only with a 4:55 time.
Huntington county faces a partisan clash over township trustee selection. A Republican board weighed two applicants after a Democrat earlier resigned due to workload. Petitions showed 60 versus 160 signatures, but the larger group included many Democrats, making verification of signer party affiliation difficult. The board may compromise by appointing neither candidate to avoid intensifying factional tensions.
Pope Pius removes abstinence on Christmas Friday for Catholics but denies similar leniency for New Year's Day. The only Friday exception remains for Spaniards, allowed meat on all Fridays except during Lent, a privilege earned for Crusades era service by the Spanish government.
Martin McHale and Will Porter were granted possession of a room on Third Street used by Brandenstein harness stock in a case before Justice Hanawalt. Brandenstein also has a pending suit against Logansport Harness Co for damages over a stock purchase dispute.
A defective flue started a fire at the residence of A. B. Gates located at 1105 Linden Avenue Saturday morning at nine o clock. Firefighters responded promptly and contained the blaze to a small area.
Cass County’s David Flory introduced the Winter Banana, a premier apple praised for color flavor and texture. The variety gained widespread acclaim, with boxes shipped to New York and a note from Greening Nursery confirming its enduring reputation and demand across the United States and Canada.
County Recorder James Shinn warns many Cass county real estate records miss releases on mortgages and chattel liens. He cites Indiana law requiring recording within 45 days for validity and notes hundreds of potential quiet title suits if releases are not acknowledged.
Accm except Sunday times listed for southbound services. Mass 5 48 and 6 13 a m appear with express designations. Names Frank J Reed and G P Ay Chicago referenced in the fragment, indicating personnel or office.
Interurban trains depart from the station for Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediate points with multiple morning and evening options. Additional service to Delphi Lafayette and intermediates. Freight improvements announced and car connections noted. U T System service details list early and late runs with connections and regional coverage. A coupon offer promotes transportation value across 32 traction lines in Indiana Ohio and Michigan.
Fragmented OCR shows a string of times and captions reading 6 60 a m and 32 30 p m with miscellaneous entries. No coherent event or context is provided.
The text notes a proposed correction replacing “sick Iman Europe” with “slick man,” reflecting a controversy over wording in reference to the sultan of Turkey. The discussion centers on whether to insert the word slick in place of sick.
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