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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
2
An old advertisement claims Wilson Stomach Elixir cures indigestion constipation catarrh dyspepsia weak heart headaches sleeplessness and more. It alleges dramatic restoration of health, lists price one dollar per bottle six for five dollars, and notes sales by Harry C. Tritt in Logansport Indiana.
Indiana Cass county notice announces a public auction of Mercy Axtell deceased estate in Tipton township on December 19 1903 at the decedent's late residence. items include wardrobe sewing machine dresser lawn mower and other articles. cash for small amounts credit up to nine months with interest by purchaser note. Charles M Cordell executor.
Indiana State Food and Drug Commissioner H. E. Barnard released a report after a month long inspection of water on interurban trains into Indianapolis. Several lines showed improved tanks, but many systems remained poor due to tank conditions and filling practices.
The Nelson shows include The Talk of New York on December 16, Just a Woman's Way on December 19, East Lynne on December 25, and Bertha Kalich in Cora on December 26, detailing holiday season offerings and performances.
Victor Moore appears as Kid Burns in Geo H. Cohans Talk of New York at the Nelson theatre on December 16. The role from Forty Five Minutes From Broadway casts him as a betting ring hero in a more pretentious plot with many song hits. He is backed by the original cast and a seventy five member chorus.
The Crystal Theatre reports strong attendance this week with top acts including Grace Childis as a notable dancing and singing soubrette. Frank Andrae delivers an unusual act, Smith and Kline impress with soft shoe tapping, and Newsboy's Trio draws praise in a lively matinee.
A domestic verse about a family facing poverty with warmth and resilience. The speaker reassures a child that Christmas will not bring poverty because they share what they have. The poem contrasts their humble home with the comfort a childless mother lacks and ends with a plea for staying close and safe.
Dr J W Ballard visits the home of John Kerlin on Melbourne Avenue on a Sunday in the local community notes section.
The new five act play Just a Woman's Way by S. W. Pascoe debuts December 19 at Nelson with Lincoln J. Carter backing. It centers on love jealousy and the battle between two women for the same man. Grace Bainbridge leads a strong cast in a wholesome stage piece praised for its simplicity and moral tone.
Geo. M. Cohan’s hit play Fifty Miles From Boston will be the attraction at the Nelson next Monday evening December 21. The tour is directed by Messrs. Cohan and Harris and features an excellent cast and a brilliant chorus. The show blends song and dance with a lively plot that remains coherent and entertaining.
Rev Earl Naftzger of Grace Methodist Hartford City seeks reasons men avoid church attendance. He mails letters to local men asking frank, anonymous input to form a series of Sunday evenings sermons. Responses will shape entertaining yet instructional talks.
An open church discussion invites a skeptic and universalist to speak on why men avoid church. Participants consider reasons including male religiosity, home duties, moral environment, secular clubs, and whether services lack engaging topics, music, or modern facilities.
The Walton town and Walton school town boards of finance invite written proposals from Indiana banks and trust companies for depositing public funds for two years. Proposals and bonds must follow state law forms. bids are to be submitted January 4, 1909, between 7 and 9 p m at Walton town hall.
Galveston residents prepare an evening program at the Universalist church featuring vocal solos by Forest Rose and Mrs. Mabel Zebring, instrumental solo by Mrs. Chas Stewart, a fifty minute farce, tableaux and illustrated songs.
Roosevelt's message on the secret service remains vague and the House committee has not yet acted, though a decision is expected at Monday's meeting.
The Democratic convention will likely feature at least two mayoral hopefuls in Judge A H Smith and Herman Adamsky. Adamsky, long a Panhandle and Vandalia railroad employee from 53 Washington street, has agreed to run with strong railroad support. D D Fickle and George P Bliss are also named as anticipated contenders.
A report notes delays or unfinished play in a basketball or sports context with incomplete phrasing and unclear details from Associated Press.
John Bennefield, recently arrested for stealing brass from engines in Panhandle yards, will likely plead guilty in circuit court today after an affidavit was filed. He expressed intent to plead guilty and to throw himself on the court’s mercy. Mail boxes for sale Tribune.
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