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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
Samuel Berry, a farmer from east of Adamsboro, was struck by a street car on High street near Twenty-first. His buggy was demolished, his leg fractured, and the horse was killed after the side wheel car tore off. Berry refused hospital care, hoping to return home after the fracture was set.
The text notes belief that the city is scarcely large enough to support two congregations of Christian dentists and expresses an anxious desire to heal the breach between them.
Chicago judge aligns with two peers declaring remarriage within a year illegal even if held out of state. The ruling dissolves the marriage of Edward Schrader and Elizabeth Richter and argues repeated divorces degrade marriage to a commercial level and harm society.
Lucy Inez Humes wife of Charles Humes died Wednesday evening at 6 30 at the Jefferson township residence near the Calloway school house after an illness of a few days She was 31 and lifelong resident of the township Daughter of Captain Liston a former resident The funeral is set for Saturday at 11 from Pisgah church with a 10 o'clock cortege from the house Interment in the adjacent cemetery Fettig Mary C Fettig Dies at 67 Funeral Saturday at 9 from St Josephs church Burial Mt St Vincent Michael Christian Michael Funeral held yesterday at Zion M E church Har rigan township Interment in adjoining cemetery
In Long Beach California on December 24 Dr H S Tanner known for promoting fasting and a cereal diet advised farmers to brush cows teeth daily. An amused onlooker joked the next suggestion would bar cows from pumpkins and switch to a cereal breakfast diet.
Montpelier Ind December 24 The Montpelier Fair and Driving Park association grounds buildings and fences were sold by Receiver John M Bonham for less than the indebtedness Levi Huffman Warren heavy creditor bid the property in for 10000 only bid offered and the appraised value was not stated.
In Muncie Indiana December 24 a church dispute over whether to buy an organ or piano led to a split. Twelve officers resigned to form the Christian Science Society of Muncie, meeting at the former church site while the original church relocated.
Aimong calendar lists AL HY Ham and John Schwartzkopf alongside Charles Smith and additional unnamed figures. The fragmentary item hints at a social or organizational event with multiple participants in a New England or similar community setting.
Cory Wis nans reports from Salt Lake City that the next national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will likely be held in Cincinnati or Pittsburgh rather than Salt Lake City. The shift follows the Traffic association’s denial of a one cent per mile veteran travel rate. A meeting will decide the final locale.
Col Robert Cromer aged 66 died at Longcliff hospital after a brief illness. Former First Lieutenant of Company I 151st Indiana Volunteer Infantry he organized and commanded the U S Grant Post in Cincinnati and was long a member of the I O O F. He married Mary A Heth in 1872 and had two children. He resided at 412 Melbourne Ave and recently ran the Logansport Cement works. Brights disease ended his life after six weeks of illness and insanity was declared by a court commission.
The Broadway bill features the Doric troupe and the Alpha Trio in a headliner program praised for variety and skill. Genevieve Homer, Maude Chestnut, and others perform dramatic recitals and a realistic fire picture. Three shows daily at 3 pm 8 pm and 9 pm.
The year book places the U S Navy second among world powers with Germany third, France fourth, and Japan fifth. John Ballard returns from medical college in Chicago to spend holidays with his parents Dr. J W Ballard and Mrs. Ballard.
Raymond Hammond Fred Kettler and George McDonald will spend the holidays at Columbus Indiana near their former home. They plan visiting local sights and reconnecting with old friends during the festive period.
The pope, speaking to Bishop Scannell of Omaha, says he is like a caged eagle and questions whether American life is too noisy while Vatican restrictions confine him. He notes past longing for the old freedom he had in Venice.
The Relson presents a holiday run with East Lynne on December 25 followed by Bertha Kalich in Cora on December 26 and The Honeymoon Trail on December 29. Expect three-show lineup with classic drama and new star performance.
The Joseph King’s Company presents East Lynne in two shows today with Miss Gertrude Arden as Lady Isabelle. The company promises careful selection and an adequate scenic backdrop to enhance the performance.
Bertha Kalich stars in a new Paris life play at Kansas City with the Journal praising her as possibly the era’s greatest actress. The review notes her mastery of drama and versatility in lighter scenes while highlighting her emotional prowess in the lead role of Cora. The performance at Nelson is set for a single show tomorrow night, Saturday, December 26.
Chicago a hit musical farce Honeymoon Trail by Mort H Singer runs 200 nights at LaSalle theatre. The Nelson will feature the full Chicago production on December 29 with a company of sixty top musical comedy actors and actresses.
Anoka residents visit relatives in Logansport while friends attend events at the Anoka school house. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Persinger travel to St Paul to see daughter Mrs. Charles Reed. Mrs. Viola Turpaugh is ill at her father Oren Jones's home. The Joneses’ little daughter contracts chickenpox. A testimonial from Hon John R Garrett Mayor Girard Ala praises Deans Ointment for curing hemorrhoids.
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