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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
2
A shop advertises stretched buying power for Christmas with bargains on 23 24 3,940 OE Painted Plates Salads and Odd Pieces and cheaper grades, Haviland Co plates teapots and cups, fancy pottery glassware lamps pictures toilet sets. Music rolls from 25c. Free delivery and goods set aside.
At Logansport Post Office Postmaster Johnston set up a large lobby table for addressing and wrapping presents to speed service. A woman delaying stamps and addresses highlighted why the table helps clear the queue. Clerks note both men and women block windows with busy handling of letters and packages.
Henry Orr of Tipton recovered a horse and buggy stolen October 24 in Goshen. Officers found a harness set and two robes in Charles Berry's shanty, tying him to multiple thefts across counties. Berry, later identified as William Lewis of Wilden avenue, faced petit larceny charges in Madison County as authorities recover horses, cows, and vehicles.
A brief medical column explores causes of dyspepsia and practical remedies for readers seeking relief. It highlights dietary triggers and routine checks to identify underlying issues.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapenosin as quick relief for indigestion. It claims a stomach fermentation cure with a fifty cent dose, promising digestion of meals within minutes and protection against stomach ailments.
Rev C Fenwick Reed an Indiana evangelist was hazed by DePauw students in Greencastle. Emmett Brumbaugh a Logansport roomer at Reed’s home was not identified as the target but was present as the incident unfolded. Reed was wounded in the ensuing scuffle and hospitalized in Indianapolis with throat injuries.
Christmas trees are on the market in Logansport many from Michigan. Most are small creating difficulty for large families to find one with enough space for presents. Livergreen wreaths holly and false whiskers for Santa Clauses are also sold in stores.
Pittsburg Dec 16 The Pennsylvania railroad has begun construction of fifteen engines of a more powerful type designed for use on its lines. They will be built at Altoona Pa Weight about 241 005 pounds and tenders will carry 1000 gallons of water and thirteen and one half tons of coal.
Tribune Special Correspondence Miss Minnie Kahl returns from the west to visit her sister. Dade Farley completes work on Mr. Kivett’s new house and ready to move in. Joe McNary of Logansport dines at Walton Hotel. Kenneth King spouts a barn for Mr. Lynas of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Harness and two Oklahoma relatives visit. Several local moves and marriages announced including Bell Logan and James Swaim to Kentland. The Masons plan their annual dinner on December 26. Local revival services continue. Scarlet fever affects Bernald son of E. O. Plank. Pythian Sisters host masquerade with oysters. Walton residents attend events in Logansport Peru and Kentland.
Walton resident Ruth Walton Forest off duty this week due to a lame back. Mrs. George Raikes visited Walton yesterday. Owen Shanteau traveled to Logansport after school to take music lessons. Mrs. Eliza Long west of Walton fell downstairs Tuesday with bruises but no broken bones. William Raikes ill again. Will Spradling of Galveston on a Walton business trip. Several locals visited Logansport Tuesday. Walton basketball heads to Kokomo this Friday, opponent to be confirmed. Steve Younglove and Rev. Amos spoke at the high school Tuesday afternoon.
A reading notes that the government will not stock standard garden seeds this spring due to cost. It says congressmen have cut seed allocations from 12 000 to 16 000 and 2 000 people in the district will be short this year. Congressman Rauch may supply literature instead of seeds.
A witty exchange circulates in the St. Louis Republic quoting a husband and wife duo. The man notes labor runs from sun to sun while the woman’s work never ends and the wife retorts by asking why she should stay home and do it.
At the Nelson Theater the December lineup lists Just a Woman's Way on December 19, East Lynne on December 25, and Bertha Kalich in Cora on December 26. The program features classic dramas and a noted performer for the festive period.
A strong real life drama praised for clean art and natural situations. The production by Sidney W. Pascoe is directed by Lincoln J. Carter and features earnest heroes and modest heroines. Continuing with a Saturday matinee and night show on December 1st.
George M. Cohan presents Fifty Miles From Boston at the Nelson on Monday evening December 21. The musical rural comedy has had long runs in New York Chicago Philadelphia and Boston and is described as a distinctly original Cohan production with gyngical trimmings performed by a carefully selected company.
The piece highlights a blend of comedy and dance by Frank Riley and Trish, with The Four Franks billed as Those famous fanmakers. Each performer brings clever wit and strong vocal work to a closing sketch while motion pictures accompany the act.
A 31 year old contract in Athol Massachusetts paid 9000 dollars to Lyman Jennings with 6 percent interest and annual 540 to him then 180 to his wife and 120 to each of three children after his death. Jennings lived 30 years instead of 14 and a half, and the town has paid out 16200. Now the widow and one daughter receive 300 per year while each other heir gets 180 and 120, yielding about 3 13 percent return on the principal. The town debates the prudence versus investing the principal elsewhere for profit.
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