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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
8
Small notices and classifieds list services and sales including Dill pickles Electric light bills Piano tuning tailoring rentals mortgages bonds sale furnished rooms and real estate deals. theater promos and discounts appear with local business names and numbers.
Emelia Belle, via attorney M F Sullivan, compromised her suit against Ft Wayne and Wabash Traction Co, receiving 600 dollars after a car jolt allegedly injuring her on Third Street. Jennie Williams seeks divorce from Aaron W Williams with 500 dollars alimony, citing marital estrangement since January 18. Alice Gilpin files for divorce from George W Gilpin, Royal Center marshal, citing cruel treatment and habitual intoxication.
An Indianapolis architect was ordered by the board of public works to draft plans for a Logansport swimming pool with cement construction and graduated depths for safety and expert use. City engineer John Schmidt provided rough guidance. The project includes separate apartments for men and ladies and total funding of $4,000, with $2,500 for the pool and $1,500 for lavatories.
Mr and Mrs Victor McCauley distant missionaries who spent much time in India arrive in the city today. They will deliver lectures this evening at the English Lutheran church to members of the congregation. Mrs McCauley was formerly Miss Elizabeth Stanley of this city and is well known locally.
A mass meeting in Logansport backed a written contract by ten citizens to cover court costs for those signing the remonstrance against liquor. E S Rice of the First National Bank signaled support as debate highlighted losses claimed from saloons and drought of business, with speeches by E S Shumaker and Rev A A Mainwaring.
Holiday rush discounts include 5c girls Tom O'Shanters 10c boys suspenders 25c dress shirts 800 pairs ladies dress shoes and oxfords reduced to 1.00 worth 2.50 to 3.50 men’s cassimere and wool trousers half price $2 pants for 1 and up to 6 pants for 3 all items part of the great syndicate sale at extra cut prices.
Daily Tribune and Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer subscriptions priced at four dollars for one year. Toledo Blade one year and another paper for three dollars and eighty cents. Daily Tribune one year plus St. Louis Globe Democrat semi weekly for four dollars and fifteen cents.
The notice advertises remaining ladies and misses coats in navy brown and wine colors. Garments described as long loose and tight fitting. Prices listed at seven ninety five with two sale figures noted.
The Market Street M E Church hosts a musical and military entertainment tomorrow evening January 22. Boys in full uniform will drill while Prof. Rasmussen plays violin. Receipts go to church debt. Program includes vocal solo Earl Hyman violin solo Rasmussen duet Martin brothers piano solo and military drill by boys under Captain Keplinger.
The Rev Father Crosson of St. Vincent's Catholic church told the congregation at Sunday mass that only fifty children were born to parishioners in the past year. He urged families to do their duty to prevent the race from becoming extinct, noting ten of the births occurred in Italian homes.
McCaffrey advertises weekly specials including small oranges washed figs bulk coffee and bacon and ham at low prices. The list highlights per pound and per unit costs with free coupons mentioned in the promo.
True values are telling crowds in creasing as Trade Palace showcases coats at 50 inch loose fits 1.98, 10 black kersey cloth coats 5.00, 20 loose and tight coats 10, 25 and 37.50 coats 15, children's bearskin 0.98, coats for children 6 to 14 at 2.50 to 5, 12 grey squirrel sets 5.98, cluster scarfs 0.48, coats listed up to 65.00 and 35.00.
A convention is set to be held at Mars with decisions on the venue and location to be announced. Local officials confirm the planning includes choosing a suitable site and coordinating participants for the event.
Dr C H Good of Warren Huntington county announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress. The Marion choice by county committee sets March 12 as the nomination date with a seven week fight looming. The Huntington Herald will publish his formal announcement. Marion Stults withdraws, leaving Judge Watkins and Good as contenders.
The five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. King of the Southside quickly regained the ability to eat solid food after a frightening incident. A younger brother’s sudden jump during a toy incident caused a throat nerve and muscle issue requiring tube feeding for three weeks. Doctors expect her to soon speak and eat normally.
Berwanger and Murray, electricians, move from Pearl Street to 509 Broadway in the Stettiner building. The new quarters offer a full varied line of electrical goods. They do wiring, fixture installation, and supply all electrical needs. Call 1450 for quick service.
The Boone township reports total dog damage of 356.50 in nine months last year, mostly to sheep with dogs and turkeys also listed. Trustee Shaffer notes the dog fund fell short, carrying multiple claims into the current year for adjustment with property owners. William Beckley suffered the largest losses at 202.70.
To lay steam pipes under the electric light building workers shut off the water Tuesday morning. The pipes under the power house aim to prevent freezing that has frozen the paddle wheel before. Water was restored to the race at 11 o clock.
The Twelve Mile Lumber Yard is changing ownership and will close out all finishing and dressed lumber immediately regardless of stock. N. L. May Jr. confirms the liquidation.
Three guarantees price quality and weight accompany a coal sale offered by John Hedde reachable at phone 1700 for details on stock and pricing.
Mr and Mrs John Greavier of Ohio Street are confined to their home with an attack of the grip.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor McCauley of Guntur India are expected in the city today to visit friends. Mr. McCauley will speak to the English Lutheran church at 7 30 this evening. Mrs. McCauley, formerly Miss Elizabeth Stanley, is well known here for past visits.
An epidemic of measles has closed the school on the Michigan road six miles south on Rock Creek. Nearly every pupil is affected and the teacher will dismiss the few remaining students until the illness subsides.
For sale high grade municipal bonds offering 4 to 5 percent interest. These bonds are described as very safe, second only to government, by George B. Forey.
A shoe buyer from Otto visits Chicago to inspect a potential bargain proposition. If the buyer and price satisfy Mr. Kaufman, the transaction may proceed with shipment by Adamis Express tomorrow.
George Benner of Seybold Street killed a large owl while hunting west of the city. The bird measured nearly three feet from wing tip to wing tip, described as one of the largest owls killed in the area.
One of the leading inducements of Mr. Kaufman's visit to Chicago is to search the shoe markets for tan shoes along with a special proposition.
Last week notes show Bee Hive selling strong rates and seeking two experienced makers with apprentices invited. Other items report Fur niture moves in Beaumont flats and several residents visiting relatives, plus local sales at Golden Rule with fresh mill end bargains.
Resolutions from Onward Lodge No 455 I O O F Onward Indiana honor Thomas P Conn who died January 1 1908. The lodge laments the loss and offers sympathy to his children while draping the charter for thirty days. Resolutions requested printed in local papers Pharos Tribune Journal and Times. Committee: Frank P Packard Chas B Rinehart John C Hopper.
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