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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
8
Mrs Marila Vernon wife of James Vernon lives four miles southwest of Walton in critical condition with heart trouble. Doctors have abandoned hope of recovery. Mrs Vernon is sister of Attorney James A West of this city.
Yesterday the Seybold's Dry Goods Co announces a major silk sale with new lots totaling 18738 yards. The ad lists 32 inch fancy silks at sale price 58 cents per yard, 19 inch silks at 38 cents, 83 inch silks at 48 cents, 39 inch black peau de soie at 93 cents, and 1214 per cent discount on all other silks not advertised.
Nineteenth street grocer Rose A. B. Maple was arrested on trespass charges filed by Malissa J. Wilson after Maple’s child pulled up a rose bush in Wilson’s yard. The case is set for Justice Graves court today.
Local advertisers urge Logansport shoppers to buy home made cigars and Paragon brand dies as a healthful, nutritious option. The Bridge City Candy Co. promotes Paragon candies and urges purchases at area dealers for a boost to the Greater Logansport community.
The Home Missionary society of the Market Street M E church will meet with Mrs Cogley at No 1619 Smead Street Thursday afternoon.
Local items note the Trade Palace June Silk Sale and other ads including piano tuner Reinhardt, screen maker DeFord, a new baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Frank Parker, lodging for rent, lost white fox terrier Dude, and an excursion to Toledo next Sunday with round trip $1.75. Various visits and travel plans are also listed.
Companions of the lodge are summoned to attend the regular meeting this afternoon where important business will be transacted. All members urged to be present.
Northern Indiana Editorial association members arrive for a two day session. President Oliver Hand will speak as papers are read in library hall. A street car ride hospital visit country club and auto town tour are planned with cars to be procured for Friday morning.
The spelling bee program for Stettiner Friday night lists performances by a boys drum corps and mandolin club under Miss Henderson, vocal and violin solos, piano and quartet selections, with named participants including Miss Xon Marsh and Mrs E B McConnell. All who spell will rise.
Hanna for screens. Phone 572. For Sale second hand phaeton rubber tire. For sale high grade pianos Stella Quinn 717 Race St. Phone 1605. County Recorder James Shinn at Martinsville for ten days. For Rent modern furnished rooms 406 Market. Mrs S A Vaughan and daughters at Lake Maxinkuckee. See east window for big bar gains in Ladies Dress Skirts one third off. Graining sets furnished with Sole Proof Coating Flanegin Hdwe Co 310 Market St. Mrs Walter Huntsinger visiting her parents J J Berota. Northside U B church ladies serve supper 5 to 8 Friday Northside hall. Mr and Mrs Joseph Whinnery to trip through Michigan for Mrs Whinnerys health. After day selling thousands of yards of silks at 43 cents left. Trade Palace.
Edward J Lux, son of John and Mary Lux, born July 23, 1887, died May 30, 1908 at age 20. He joined the English Lutheran church two years ago and remained a faithful member. He is survived by his parents, a grandmother, a sister Ruby, and many relatives. Funeral services were conducted by B. F. Watts with prayers for the departed.
A merchant advertises a large purchase of ladies skirts available at one third off. Skirts priced at 5.50 are 3.98, 7.50 are 4.98, and 10.00 are 6.98, offering all colors and materials.
All members of the Hand-in-Hand Circe Kings Daughters and Sons will gather this afternoon at 1731 Smead Street following an order from secretary Miss Edith Gangloff.
Orient Lodge No. 272 F. A. M. will convene a called session this Thursday evening June 4 for important work. Officers are to be in their stations at 7 30 prompt by order of W. M. John Y. Wood Sec.
That burning question is settled by contacting Ed F Leanard Wo 1632 for coal coke and wood supplies.
Big John the plumber offers a 50 ft garden hose measuring 344 inches at a price of 2.50. Durable flexible hose suitable for outdoor use.
The Missionary Society of the Christian church will meet at the church this afternoon at 2:30. All members are requested to be present.
Three boys under eight years old planned and attempted to rob the Tribune office. Two watched the front door while a third tried to reach the cash drawer but was seen in time to prevent the theft. The drawer rings when opened and only produced a ring if accessed.
Walton high school chorus under Miss Josephine Sumption plans a Monday evening concert at the high school. Proceeds will buy a new piano with help from Fred Brown and Miss Xoa Marsh. Miss Donna Odon will play a violin solo. The chorus comprises thirty voices.
Harve Crockett and Miss Herman married yesterday at the Lutheran church parsonage. They will reside in Young America.
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