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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement claims Trusler's Rheumatic Tablets cure rheumatism nervousness and constipation and prevent appendicitis. Described as easy to take and purely vegetable, priced 50 cents a box and sold by druggists. Manufactured for T F Trusler Huntington Ind with a strict guarantee.
At yesterday morning’s Board of Works meeting attorney Albert B. Janifies for Marion Logansport Traction Co asked for a supplementary optional franchise. The board, after consults with Jenkines and Funk, passed the resolution, allowing entry via Burlington Ave or the Wabash Valley route, with a likely new route through the city.
The Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville railroad shows marked progress since Receiver Goodrich took charge. From now until winter, large sums will be spent to upgrade the line with new ties and reballasting along the entire stretch from Cincinnati to Chicago. Additional rolling stock will be added in the fall.
The Pennsylvania Railroad forestry department finished its spring planting with 625000 trees, bringing total trees planted this year to 2,425,000. This marks the largest forestry plan undertaken by any corporation to date as part of its timber and cross-ties strategy.
Coroner Miller filed reports on nine inquests from recent weeks. Cases include James T. Brown shot by R M Cotterman in self defense, Salvator Totoro found dead with no violence, Horace E. Scott trampled by a horse, Leander Kohl found dead near railroad tracks, Hugh Faley 84 dying of endocarditis from heavy drinking, Charles Harrison death by self harm, Frank C. Brandt found dead in bed, Lettimio Massina shot in head, Myrtie Cooley with gastritis, and a baby residing with parents at 2010 Erie avenue.
Mrs. Cora E. Santis, deputy organizer, oversaw a large installation ceremony for the Knights and Ladies of Honor at Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Sands led the event with a banquet after the ceremonies as many Evansville members attended the trip aboard a special traction car.
An old newspaper note claims a vegetable liquid remedy named Zemo cures eczema pimples dandruff and itching by drawing germs to the surface and destroying them. The chemist assures it leaves clear healthy skin and cites wide attention from scientists and the public.
The Panhandle has contracts to haul two circuses. The John Robinson show moves from Richmond to Union City via Bradford and the Logan division. On July 10 the Barnum & Bailey show arrives in Marion. Three sections of the Barnum train and two of the Robinson train are planned.
A fragmented note alleges that improved packing would reduce damage claims, though details remain unclear. Officials reference gates and creation concerns in the damaged shipment discussion.
Ee Brown, longtime Springfield official, is promoted to superintendent of the Eastern Division of the Chicago and Alton system. He is well known in the city and among Wabash men for his service.
Wabash to run no excursions due to Fourth of July rate changes. Panhandle schedules one excursion from Cincinnati to this city and another from here to Indianapolis.
Charles Kerlin a 50 year old railroader of Cambridge City marries Miss Martha Gardner also of Cambridge City. The license is granted today. The bride is eleven years younger than the groom.
P H Houlihan has been appointed general manager of the Alton Clover Leaf system with offices in Chicago. He previously served as general superintendent of the Clover Leaf, headquartered at Frankfort.
Peter Maher announces Bloomington motive power and car departments will open Wednesday July 1 with a full force of men and a nine hour work day. This major development marks a significant news point for the Bloomington Bulletin.
E A DeWolf plans return to city as through freight eagle eye. Panhandle interlocking plant at Fowlerton starts operation with Co C L. witnesses in Italian trial. Various crew changes and lay offs listed including foremen, repair teams, vacations, illnesses, and recalls across Marion and Indianapolis.
Assistant, Road Foreman of Engines Richardson is improving as doctors expected after his recent appendicitis operation. He remains in the hospital and will stay about a week before he can be taken home. If he continues to improve he may return to work in about a month.
The council plans no action on the electric light proposition until the upcoming Monday meeting. Councilman Johnston said the group seeks to pass the 1800 dollar appropriation and review plans and specifications before passing the 30000 dollar ordinance. He noted the council does not intend to usurp the board of works but to obtain the necessary documents first.
At yesterday morning’s board of works meeting a dispute over park lavatories ended with John Mulcahy and Allen Lewis deciding the plan. The restrooms will be built in the park center for women, with bids due July 21.
George W. Cann county auditor and O. J. Zinn insurance agent depart this morning for Harrison Township to pursue a fox squirrel. The opening season begins today with numerous licensed hunters set to participate in a daylong outing targeting the elusive rodent.
The board yesterday morning accepted the improvement on Linden Avenue from Wilkinson Street to the Panhandle right of way.
Milk dealers have not lowered prices from 6 1/2 cents a quart this summer, despite a longstanding custom of reducing milk to five cents in warm months. Merchants argue profits remain slim even at the higher summer rate.
Mr and Mrs Chas Neff and families including Sam Anderson Bert Mendicus George Cann and Frank Hall spent Sunday south of the city picnicking on the banks of Rock Creek. They carried baskets and enjoyed a very pleasant day together.
An entry notes a county board picnic to be held Thursday at Pipe Creek Fitts with guest Harry Warrick county assessor. It references last year’s board gathering and a dinner collection, hinting at a formal county event.
A note indicates a large number will be taken into action tonight. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR but the plan involves a significant tally or amount to be handled by authorities or a project team. Further context from the source is needed to specify entities or exact scope.
Local notice notes J W Kistler is sick with hopes of recovery running low. No further details provided.
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