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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
5
A store proclaims money will stretch further than rubber through Christmas pricing. It touts a large stock of Beautiful Sample China Haviland & Co. porcelain fancy pottery glassware toys pianos trains magnetic engines and more at record low prices with free delivery and goods set aside.
Public auction at the late residence of Leonard N. Wolf near N Sixth and Columbia streets Logansport Indiana on Saturday December 26 1908 starting at 10 00 a m offering personal property including implements wagons buggy tools household goods and livestock with terms of cash or short credit and notes with security.
Indiana Union Traction promotes careful handling and quick delivery for holiday shipments. The notice urges customers to ship their holiday goods with its freight and express division.
Two women workers in Richmond staged a sharp protest against the Pullman Car Company, signaling strong discontent with conditions. The action disrupted a local train link between Richmond and Cincinnati, drawing attention to labor tensions.
Witnesses Anna L. McNulty and A. E. Voreweik told Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane that upper berths are harder to use and worse ventilated. They said tipping porters is common to obtain service, and recounted an instance on a San Francisco to Chicago trip. Lane reviewed the Chicago to St Paul rate case with Duluth St Paul and Seattle matters set for later hearings while other local railway news followed.
An old home remedy claims Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla mixed in a bottle provide a kidney and urinary relief. Adults take a teaspoon after meals and at night with water, promising elimination of waste and uric acid to ease back pain and swelling. The note urges trying it for a few days if kidney trouble is suspected.
Miss Helen S Bruington sister of Mrs Charles Kreis died in Chicago from spinal meningitis after a weeklong illness. Attended by four physicians she was lovingly cared for by Mrs Kreis. Born March 7 1886 in Logansport she sang in churches and helped mourners with her music. Remains brought to Chicago Heights for burial Sunday.
Mrs. George Lynas, of this city, exhibited nine cats at the Chicago cat and pet stock show and won six prizes. She sold two Persian Angora kittens for twenty dollars each, while seven of the nine cats competed.
Sixty farmers petitioned for an election in Adams township to decide on a local issue. The article notes the election expense was reported as $803 or about $15 to the man, reflecting disputed costs in the campaign.
The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company announced immediate salary raises for department heads and all operating officials earning $60 or more monthly, restoring pay cut last year. General Manager C D Emmons led the gesture, praising employee loyalty rather than higher earnings.
A new timetable takes effect Sunday at 12:01 p m on the Panhandle local division. The State Line and Indianapolis Chicago trains will see schedule changes. Train 127 from Indianapolis to Chicago is removed, while a new Indianapolis Chicago Pullman sleeper service will start with connections at Logansport and Cincinnati.
Manford Regel yard brakeman plans a few days off with friends at Delphi. Thomas Dodds assistant yardmaster is on the sick list. An extra engine has been switching for the rip tracks for the last several days under Tom Navin in charge. Cabin car No. 997749 was taken out.
Winter millinery sale underway with drastic price cuts. Hats ranging from 1.50 to 10.00 available, encouraging early purchases for first choice. Mrs. Al M. Benjamin advertises the event at 4162 Market Street.
Our Christmas stand lamps arrived today and are now on display at 324 Broadway. In order to dispose of them we are giving attractive prices at Geo W Cann & Co. These lamps offer festive lighting and bargain pricing for the holiday season.
An old advertisement invites customers to weigh coal themselves with prompt delivery and at convenient scales. It promises the privilege of weighing and provides a phone contact 44 for arranging orders.
Advertises a broad stock at 523 Broadway including bicycles tricycles velocipedes wagons sleds boxing gear skating equipment athletic wear Edison phonographs and records. Promises savings with price emphasis and positions store as headquarters for the season gift lines.
The will of the late Judge Baldwin has not been probated. Executor W. T. Wilson says probate will not occur for several days. The will has been read to relatives but its contents were not released to the public.
Our Vernis Martin and all brass beds and steel ranges are exceptionally good bargains for those needing practical gifts. Reduced prices at Cline Bros closing out sale.
Short shopper notes list bath robes and house coats priced at five to six dollars. The ad emphasizes bargains and value aimed at frugal buyers.
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