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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
2
A storefront ad touts cheap lumber and hardware with comparisons to biblical wisdom. It lists prices on hammers, saws, planes, trowels, shovels, paint, rakes, hoes, and other tools, inviting customers to visit and “take a drive” for bargains. It asserts expertise in cobbler’s tools and leather work as well.
Special Correspondence notes Miss Ellen Berry's illness and visits by Roy McGaughey and Miss Lola Williams. Ladies' Aid to host lawn social May 13. strawberry and ice cream social planned for June 10. Sunday school at Fox Den progresses. D. H. Ringer heads M E church school. many community members visit relatives and attend services. Various local activities include barn raising, two-year teaching licenses, and farm and insurance business.
Adamsboro residents hosted guests such as Mrs Clarence Easter from Mexico on Tuesday and Dora Monk from Logansport with her grandmother Mrs Laycock. Mr and Mrs Hetzner of Peru vacationed nearby as Myrtle Otto of Logansport visited A D Canade. A son born to Mr and Mrs James Adams. William Harrison returned from a visit in Oskola Wisconsin with the Ott Briggs family. Church services Sunday morning led by Rev Tedford and children’s services in the evening. George Shideler attended the wedding of Carl Tudor and Roma Rockafield in Logansport.
Sunday at Spring Creek church several local families gathered. Mrs Ego Smith lost a gold ring. Visitors included Samuel Toner with mother and Hazel Anker from Mifflintown. Numerous neighbors shared meals and trips among Funk Angle Fair Murden and English households.
Shiloh Will McMillen called on A. O. Brandt Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mabel Neff visited Mrs. Clara Leach Wednesday. Ray Leach dined with Henry and Albert Busard Sunday. Mrs. Anna Ward visits with daughter Mrs. Pearl Conner. Mrs. Louisa Ross entertained Warren Ross and wife Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Wright and daughter Verna visited Bertha Hardy Thursday. Addah Hardy spent last week with Pattengale of Logansport. Chas. Gaby established a milk route hauling to Logansport. Webb Chapel members plan church remodel. C. M. Ide and wife spent Sunday with Carl Hardy and family in Jefferson township. Oliver Leach and wife with Miss Flora Leach spent Sunday with Chris Roller and family.
Clymers Paul Woodhouse spent Sunday with Quincy Hardy. Memorial services will be held at St. John's church Sunday, June 7. Memorial services observed at this place Sunday were largely attended with an address by A. Myers. Staley Landrey visits his mother. Lawson of Lafayette visits Fresch and family. Various locals hosted relatives and friends over the weekend in this community notices style.
Flora Thomas Barnard plans a trip to Iowa while John Koonman travels to Logansport on Friday. Walter Snider goes to Indianapolis on business. Samuel York of Marion visits his daughter Mrs H B Colvin. Harry Spider and Luther Burns go to Delphi for business. Dr E E Blickenstaff attends a dental meeting in Indianapolis. Dunkard group plans a trip to Iowa for the annual meeting with a special coach. W H Weaver family return home from Francisville trip. E J Taylor visits Indianapolis for a portable oven as he plans to move into Moss block room on Center Street.
Anoka residents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Shorts spent Thursday in Walton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison entertained company at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Bodel and Mrs. Ennis called on friends in this vicinity Wednesday. Mrs. Delbert Turnpaugh is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keener. Miss Dora Burker of Walton visited her grandmother Mrs. Moore on Wednesday. Miss Bertha White of Logansport spent a week in the country with her grandmother Mrs. Storer. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Shorts and children of Logansport were entertained Saturday night and Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sharts.
Meeting at Georgetown Monday and Tuesday night. Charles Shuey and wife and infant daughter stayed with his sister Mrs. Lottie Tippett of Noble township. Mr. and Mrs. James Siford visited the Levi Frick home and lake outing. Lizzie Klepinger and children had a scare when a horse bolted after an auto, the buggy overturning with minor injuries and damage to the buggy.
Young America reports Dr A J Gray making a business trip to Indianapolis on Monday. Faith Hanna left for Chicago last Friday to spend Sunday. Farmers near full planting of corn with many starting cultivators. Mrs Joseph Harris remains seriously ill at home with nurse in attendance. Pete Tolen opens a new ice cream parlor in the hall once used by Jacob Heinmiller. Fred Lennon has returned home after three months in an Indianapolis sanitarium. White Sox beat Noga Stars 11 to 8 on Sunday May 31 and will play Russiaville Cubs on Sunday June 7. Ice cream social at U B parsonage last Friday night drew a large crowd. another festival planned for Saturday June 6 on Baptist church lawn. Three local weddings set this week: Clifford Sprinkle w Miss Pearl Plank, William McCloskey w Miss Ethel Hubler, Harvey Crockett w Miss Ethel Hyman.
Report states his condition tonight showed some improvement with medical staff noting gradual stabilization and continued monitoring.
The Dowling Opera House interior nears completion as painters finish the Broadway entrance and foyer. Officials have not announced a formal renaming despite talks of a new name for the remodeled playhouse.
Crawfordsville hosts a major auto show organized by the Crawfordsville Auto Club with several thousand visitors. Kokomo led delegations from Frankfort Indianapolis Lafayette and Danville, featuring about one hundred visiting cars including the Apperson 120 HP Jackrabbit and Haynes Hiker. Events included hill climb egg race obstacle course and prizes for best lady driver and best handled car. An automobile day may follow locally as the club weighs the proposal.
Mr and Mrs R H Galloway depart today for a several weeks trip through the west with plans to stop at various points along the route.
Burnettsville births report a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Burket. J B Runkle of Royal Center visited town. Mrs C A Bishop and daughter traveled to Knox. Mrs John Gibson of Idaville in town. Harry Showalter and Rev Hooter traveled to Iowa for the Dunkard annual meeting. Mr Ritter and family of Kokomo moved into the Williams property. Mr Ritter is a blacksmith with W E Myers.
Burrows Doll Dixon visits Logansport while Ethel Kendall visits Lucerne relatives. Paul Mullin travels from Burrows midweek. N. C. Martin attends Winona Lake graduation. Revival services begin June 8 at the Presbyterian church. Harve Stumbaugh hosts supper with Anna and Orie Hinkle midweek. Miss Alice Hershaw leaves Burrows.
Georgetown residents hosted and visited family friends over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Albert Klepinger and Miss Daisy Berkshire. Logansport guests Pearl Gordon and Ira Siddel attended theater. Letha Hoston visits aunt Blanche Nethercutt in Georgetown. Christian Endeavor holds Friday meeting at Charles Myers home and campers A Mannering with N Boren have returned to Marden. Two elders of the LDS Church were present at a local gathering.
Chicago June 5 George Siler prizefight referee and writer on pugilistic matters was stricken with heart disease while walking on State street. He had gone downtown from his home to take a train for Milwaukee to witness the Ketchell Papke fight. The attack was said to have been the most severe he has ever had.
A travel note outlines a trip from the Grand Canyon to Los Angeles with relatives. The party plans to visit Frisco and return via Denver, outlining a multi city tour.
Announcement from St Louis states Signor Creatore the gymnastic band master married Mme Barilli last April. Barilli is named as co respondent in Creatore's divorce suit with his first wife. Both have appeared in Logansport concerts.
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