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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe a scene at a palace where poorer residents raise clay tables above entranceways. The text hints at a ceremonial or defensive display as part of a power dynamic within the palace precincts. The details are unclear and names or dates are not resolvable.
Police activity in the Panhandle slows with no arrests for two weeks. Yeggmen avoid the area as train jumpers remain the only apparent offenders. Captain Stultz and scouts report all's well despite the downturn in business.
A group of Culver cadets rode two special cars en route to their homes at the end of the day. The report says they behaved in a gentlemanly and orderly manner, despite breaking with college traditions. A five-car private train then took them from Culver to Plymouth and was handed over to the P. F. authorities.
Tim Sullivan the yardmaster at the Panhandle division earns praise for cutting costs. He asserts the Pennsylvania lines will not issue dividends this semester due to careful budgeting and strong efficiency.
The yard office cat reduced her four kittens to one, sparking talk as Sullivan cut costs by letting the others go to ease the office budget.
BE Muth of Great Northern visited the city yesterday. Panhandle crew furloughs and transfers noted. Vandalia crews on duty changes and vacations. Panhandle to run Chicago excursion. July Fourth rates expected. Wabash imposes private car handling rule for observation train passengers.
Farmers read Tribune ads to catch bargains as Logansport dealers slash binder twine to near cost. Standard twine at 7 ½ cents, hemp at 10 cents per pound with freighted costs around 8 ½ and 8 ½ respectively, dealers losing money. The campaign, apparently started by elevator men in small towns, aims to secure farmers’ grain shipments. Also notes a local cinema bill with Hazel Good, new Nelsonscope sets, and a future show promise for Monday.
Arthur Deming headlined the strongest vaudeville bill at the Nelson in Logansport opening yesterday. He delivered twenty minutes of fresh songs and stories to a large crowd that applauded throughout. Albrendale Bros. impressed with balancing acts, Theresa Miller also pleased the audience.
County treasurer Matthew Moroney will pay about $35 000 to the state after already remitting $10 000. Delinquent tax lists are being tallied as the office rushes to complete apportionments. Township funds should be available by early July as the city will receive remaining county money and old city orders are scheduled for redemption.
The St Joseph Benevolent Society lists officers for the coming year led by Rev. A. J. Kroeger as spiritual adviser and George Buell as president. Other posts include Val Strebel secretary John Gross vice secretary Nick Fries treasurer and various ward and sick committee members with multiple names across five wards. The society reports a successful year and notable good done among members and others.
The Miller Hart Incorporated suit against Alice Wright on account, set for trial in Justice Hanawalt's court yesterday, has been postponed. The Wabash Baking Powder Company filed suit in Justice Hanawalt's court against John Carroll for 32.55 on a note.
The jury returned a verdict for the defendants in the action of Etta D. Wright vs Jesse C. Hertsel and Malinda Hertsel, awarding $56.69 against a demanded $85. The case was appealed from Justice Hanawalt's court where the defense won. A new trial application will be filed.
G. Caruso fruit dealer, by attorney O. B. Conant, sues the Wabash Railroad for 150 damages alleging part of a carload of peaches spoiled in late 1905 due to improper packing with ice by the railroad employer.
Yesterday morning as the John Kircher funeral procession moved east on Broadway and turned north on Sixth street the Catherine Murphy cortege arrived from the west and halted briefly to let the Kircher line clear. A second cortege followed with about 100 vehicles heading toward the cemetery.
A crowd of about 25 youths attended Buffalo Bill's show in Young America on June 6. The item notes various local activities and visits including lectures on Catholicism, home phone company business, and Knights of Pythias events with ice cream and cake served after meetings.
Grandma Layton is seriously ill prompting visits from Irene Angle and G B Scott last Thursday. Angle and Swigart hosted Sunday gatherings, while Fair hosted Packard and Grant Fair. Logansport’s Mrs Alshire joined her mother Tuesday night, and Joe Murden’s group hosted Perrysburg’s Bayless Sunday. Harry Murden and Ivah saw uncle Truman Murden’s family Saturday and Sunday. The Hoover M E studies are mentioned.
Burnettsville updates include Miss Bertha Baldwin sick list, Ada Chambers in Kokomo, Allison Bell visiting Burrows, S. P. Wood from Anderson visiting daughter Mrs John Stone, Chauncey Sopeland aiding F H Thomas store, Mrs Bailey of Indianapolis visiting daughter Mrs James Brown. The James Brown sale grossed over 750 dollars. Junior Epworth League to lead Sunday services at M E Church. Freeman Daggett and wife moved to California avenue property. Lena King hosted a friend gathering with music and refreshments. Elizabeth Fickle hosted a miscellaneous shower for Blanche Thomas ahead of her June 21 wedding to Prof Albert Day. Eastern Star shower for Blanche Thomas yielded many presents and light refreshments. K P decoration day set for Sunday at Baptist church with Rev Sickafoose address. Galveston band and Sickafoose family to provide music.
Police in several cities hunt a hotel thief alleged to have robbed hotels across the state. He is accused of taking a gold watch from the wife of Wesley H. Harrison and has used the names L. F. Clemond and L. Mentzel.
Fire department was summoned to Dr. C. M. Burge on Third Street yesterday afternoon for a blaze in a pile of shavings behind the building. The smoke was heavy but extinguished. all companies except the Fifteenth Street unit responded.
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