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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
5
The storage rooms are now located at 519 Market Street replacing the former 500 High address. For inquiries call the listed phone number 1636 for assistance.
A roundup of short notes: Tirs. Morgan and daughter Fannie stayed with Miss Emma Kidd in Adamsboro. Selma Dean suffers whooping cough. Judge Ewing left for Utica after a Nelson theater lecture. Grippe illness, visits, travel to Washington and Indianapolis, and local church meetings are reported along with a riot recount and county assessor news.
A Lafayette circulation item lists multiple transit workers on sickness leave and duty changes. Conductor F Lytle is off duty, engineer Charles Brown to spend days away, and M Isley near illness. Fireman O Hines out briefly, while Jos Murphy returns after a serious injury. Gaggle notes routine shop and yard activity and a 40 hour week shift for Vandalia and Panhandle shop crews. A fireman resigns to likely move west with new mechanical engineering notices posted. A funeral trip for D Englar is mentioned along with new eye protection rules for Panhandle engineers. Power advance: Ft Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction to supply Lafayette cars over 115 miles, longest in central west.
Rumors circulate about an upcoming official statement awaiting confirmation from sources familiar with the matter. No details on the announcement or involved parties are provided.
Charles D Chase brother of the bride says the marriage of Miss Mary Chase daughter of the late Judge D H Chase and Dr J W Stewart will occur soon The rumor of a Chicago ceremony yesterday prompted denial that a license was issued there The siblings indicate plans for a marriage within a few weeks without detailing exact date or place
Morris Calahan, once an express messenger here, has entered the souvenir postal card business at Marion and is said to be doing an immense trade.
The Sunday morning blaze at 726 Pleasant Hill street started in the roof due to a faulty flue. Fire fighters faced weak water pressure on the hill and extinguished the flames using chemicals. damage about 300 dollars, fully insured. The article also notes Powell’s card business and mentions Callahan, the Panhandle station ex-agent who repelled two robbers.
Young girls and small women urged to flock to Otto's sale and invest $1 each. Display case outside promises limited time, so act quickly.
Controller Middleton yesterday finished calculating city street improvement assessments. Dizardie receives 500 dollars, Huber 455.90, Peters 262, Russell 496, totaling 1714.70 dollars.
At the annual meeting held at Mrs. H. C. Metzger's home on East High Street, officers were chosen for the coming year: President Mrs. W. W. Ridenour, Vice President Mrs. H. Co. Metzger, Secretary Mrs. F. W. Edwards, Treasurer Mrs. Ben Martin, Critic Mrs. Walter Osmer. Officers take office at the October 1908 meeting. Three new members joined, and Mrs. John W. Barnes retires after a successful presidency. The club has focused on Bible study with strong papers presented.
J. C. Cashman and a woman who identified herself as Mary Roe were arrested by Sergeant Morris and Captain Graham for intoxication. They were jailed after being found wandering near the new Odd Fellows building, described as so drunk they risked falling into a basement.
Logansport Post Office reports letters for week ending December 16 1907. Unclaimed items will be sent to the Deed Letter office after ten days as per department rules. Listed names include Benson H H Burnham Chas Clouse W W Kratz W H McLean Robert Nairn John Skinner George and Elizabeth Beard Miss Carse Ollie Mrs Griffin Mary Mrs Kyle Caroline Mrs ONeal P Mrs Thomas Mrs.
Salesmen from many dry goods houses have gone on the road again for spring and fall trade. Hosiery and underwear lines are open. Woolen and worsteds staple lines will be opened during the coming week. Some damasks have been advanced ten percent. Staple prints are to be kept at the list price for spring.
At county commissioners meeting the George Poundstone gravel road contract was awarded to Harry Barns with a bid of 11,490 dollars. Other bids ranged from 12,485 to 18,940 dollars. The matter of receiving and approving bank bonds for county deposits was laid over until today.
Several men of the Western Motor works who were laid off in the last ten days were put back to work yesterday. About 50 employees resumed work and the daily hours were not announced. It is believed nearly the entire force will be employed within a month.
Winamac Indiana January 6 Carl W Rid dick secretary of the Republican State Committee and editor of the Winamac Republican fought John Knocker a leading citizen after Rid dick faced criticism of his paper. Rid dick retreated to his office after punches to the nose.
The Ren shaw six story office building at Liberty avenue and Ninth street downtown Pittsburg burned at 3 am causing about 75000 in damage. Fire officials reported the blaze heavily damaged the structure and its upper floors. No injuries were immediately reported.
A stranger asks a girl her name and age. Edith, four, introduces her sister Mildred, two, and asserts she will not be taken to be someone’s child. The exchange emphasizes early autonomy and protective sibling bonds.
The January term of the circuit court began with little business beyond reviewing the docket and signing cases. The docket for this year is very heavy and although the grand jury panel was drawn it is unlikely they will be called until the term ends.
Yesterday reserved for argument on the motion by Thomas Charles and Francis Spry for a permanent injunction against the county to prevent placing alleged requested taxes on the tax duplicate. County Attorneys Myers and Yarlett moved to dissolve the injunction, opposed by Walters and Long. No definite action was taken.
A motion for a new trial has been filed in the case of the state ex rel. Lewis Ray against William B Enyart, seeking reconsideration of the prior decision.
The court requires George Smith to deposit 25 dollars into court in the matter brought by Rebecca J. Smith.
James P. Martin and James M. Douglass were appointed as jury commissioners. The appointment was announced by county officials and positions them to oversee juror selection processes for upcoming trials.
Auditor Cann sues a warrant to William Shadling for services aiding in transporting a patient to Longville. The filing marks the first voucher under the recently enacted depository statute.
Charles Williams filed suit in Justice Reid's court for thirty dollars claiming a Ft. Wayne and Wabash Valley traction car killed his son and eight pigs yesterday.
Cecil Terrell and Nellie Clancy were arrested Saturday night and failed to appear for trial yesterday morning. Bail was posted by the young man’s brother and the amount was forfeited.
A fire of incendiary origin burned three empty box cars to ashes last night around 10 30 on the Race siding of the Panhandle yards across the bridge. Firemen and trainmen prevented further damage. Total loss estimated at 900 dollars.
A cryptic note touts one dollar access to Otto's syndicate exhibition. It warns no lady should pass the display outside the showcase, implying a guarded or private viewing context.
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