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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1908
Page
18
The Tribune presents a pen picture of leading Broadway firms on Third Street. Each firm carries a merchandise line equal to that found in larger cities, though the list may be incomplete.
QW Cooper operates as a live agent performing various tasks and duties. The text notes his functions and activities in a general, unspecified context.
The Cooper Agency in Logansport, 406 Broadway, promotes itself as a premier real estate and insurer for twelve years. It trades city and farm lands, rents homes, and handles property management while offering accident, health, and bond services with Continental Casualty and Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland as trusted partners.
R Twells the tobacconist at 41 Broadway runs a cigar store with no cards dice or slot machines and a wide stock of Havana cigars domestic goods pipes and snuff. The shop features a notable chess corner where some of the citys top players are seen playing amid the aroma of tobacco.
Dr C L Nelson opened offices in Logansport in the Stettiner Building amid early skepticism. He faced prejudice but persisted, and the merits of osteopathy gained acceptance, earning him broad respect and appreciation from peers and opponents alike.
The article states Osteopathy has treated stubborn cases without number and has conclusively demonstrated value where medicine fails. It notes Osteopathy is recognized by the medical profession and by the legislatures of nearly every state as a scientific development deserving serious consideration for a wide range of ailments unresponsive to other treatments.
C A Eberlein dominates Logansport sheet metal trade with decades of experience. He has overseen major cornice contracts and installed hundreds of heating systems in Cass county homes. His firm excels in sheet metal tasks from skylights to chimney tops and garbage cans, reflecting forty seven years of dedicated work.
T J McElhany or McElhaney is portrayed as an energetic agent with years of experience and a growing list of top insurance companies. He is active in real estate, closing many transactions, and runs a high ranking agency. Cann & Co. roofing electrical services and gasol ine plant installations are advertised with emphasis on reliability and guarantees.
Biographical sketch lauds Charles M. Cordell as a dynamic real estate holder in Logansport and promoter of county improvement. He is said to move constantly and recently plotted a Interurban addition near the Country Club intended as a summer resort three miles east of town. Cordell is active in multiple prosperous ventures.
Rae and Gibbs run a barber shop at 326 Broadway advertising clean shaves massages shampoos and haircuts by skilled barbers. The notice promotes their expertise and the shop as the one left hand shop known as the one shop.
F H Klinsick runs a well stocked shoe store at 403 Broadway as sole proprietor with years of experience and a skilled sales staff. The shop emphasizes durable fashionable footwear, complete sizes, and attentive customer service.
Jones and Taylor, a barber shop at 303 Broadway, operates in a small room yet sees a steady flow of patrons. The space, though not large, holds two chairs comfortably.
A guidance line suggests giving a box of cigars as a Christmas present for husbands brothers or sweethearts who smoke. The note emphasizes pleasing the smoker with a thoughtful tobacco gift during the holiday season.
Woolworth Five and Ten Cent Store opens in Loganport with manager Hohoff showcasing a window display to draw crowds. The local stock includes rifles, skates, nickel and aluminum ware, carving sets, knives, razors, scissors, Acorn base burners, and sleds advertised as excellent Christmas gifts.
In a bustling scene they run a popular shop where men seek grooming and personal attention. The pair are praised for their skilled barbering and courteous service in a busy daily routine.
The Tucker House is one of Logansport's oldest hotels renowned for a home like atmosphere. It provides good meals and clean rooms at lower prices than fashionable places, drawing steady patronage from travelers seeking service and value.
Keller's Pool and Billiard Parlor by Interurban Station offers top tables and leading cigar brands. Established venue under F L Keller, located at 316 Broadway, widely loved for casual recreation.
Geo W Cann & Co., electrical contractors and handlers of electrical goods, touted as the most progressive firm in the city. They have completed more big contracts and wired numerous sites across Indiana, with a well stocked store at 324 Broadway and a display of electrical novelties and fixtures.
A vintage ad touts smokers goods and candy in Christmas boxes. It promises a selection of top brands and appealing packaging to please discriminating smokers and shoppers during the season.
C W LeLegue Jeweler at 402 Broadway Logansport offers trusted diamond and jewelry guidance. He backs his reputation with a large, growing trade and a broad seasonal gift collection featuring diverse, attractive designs.
Maiben's Shoe Store in Logansport advertises up-to-date, stylish shoes and best value. Walter Maiben, with years in the business, claims to offer the best shoes for the money and to follow a successful advertising approach.
George Cogley at 42814 Broadway offers reliable insurance from top global companies and handles farm and city property trades. He maintains a strong countywide reputation for integrity and thorough, honest service with careful paper work. Phone 454.
Dr. Swindler, a Foley area dentist with offices over a grocery, opened in Logansport two or three years ago. He has earned a strong reputation for skill and modern dental practice without extravagant advertising, establishing himself as a notably successful professional.
I N Crawford corner Fifth and Broadway. Established 1873. Leading dealer in hardware stores implements and builders hardware in Logansport. His stock is complete with the best products, and his business methods are well known. The success shows he is the man you will want to patronize.
The Indiana Loan Company has grown steady over the years. R. N. Malay, the manager, is praised for fairness speed and understanding in evaluating loan applications with no red tape and courteous service for small urgent sums.
Grigsbys Drug Store is a long established Logansport institution led by a veteran druggist Mr Grigsby in a well known location at 916 Broadway with a large selection of drugs sundries and wall paper and an active growing customer base.
The Star Restaurant at 514 Broadway in Logansport has new owner Albert H. Kistler of Lewisburg after recent improvements. The eatery offers square meals for twenty cents and a variety of short orders and lunches in a tempting, well served setting. Patrons are urged to try a meal and return.
William Whitehead, a Logansport plumber, has over twenty years of experience. He has installed plumbing in several large business blocks and supervised sanitary systems in hundreds of homes, earning a reputation for reliable work.
Berwanger and Murray run a prominent electrical goods business in the Stettiner building at 509 Broadway Logansport. Owners Robert Murray and Joseph Berwanger are young electricians who have invested in high quality fixtures and goods and serve a strong local real estate market. They bid on wall classes of work and offer fair prices and reliable service while handling fire insurance and loans on first mortgages from 417 Broadway.
In Logansport the north street greets tailor Joseph S Bahr, a five year old merchant sewing shop known for fine men’s clothes. He promises complete stock and latest patterns with individual workmanship at remarkably reasonable prices.
W T Giffe 41734 Broadway leads a lively real estate venture in Logansport. In four years he has built a royal success, understanding market trends and community needs to spark business and civic activity.
M R Frazee and Son have operated a Broadway dry goods store in Logansport Cass County for many years. The partnership touts a strong reputation for reliability and value, noting a large loyal customer base and a historic pioneer role in the local dry goods trade.
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