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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Tribune

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

5

City figures show varied currency amounts in report

Readable fragments list amounts like £2,100 09 and $6,000 09 along with £1,700 00 and $1,500 C6. Other figures include $750 00 and $600 00, all appearing in a local city financial snippet.

Appointment of Administrator for Wipperman Estate in Cass County

Notice of administrator appointment for the estate of Charles and Elizabeth Wipperman of Cass County Indiana. The estate is presumed solvent and the administrator has been named to manage affairs under Indiana law.

Dersigned Charles Elizabeth Wipperman Cass County Indiana

County Commencement Plans Hit Scheduling Snag

County Superintendent W H Hass cannot secure a speaker for the park commencement set for Saturday June 20. Prominent state figures were invited but have prior commitments. Dr Edwin H Hughes of DePauw and new Methodist bishop could not attend. Invitations remain outstanding as Hass awaits replies. The event promises special music and diplomas to be awarded at the close.

W. H. Hass Haas Edwin H. Hughes DePauw College Methodist Church Hughes

John Buell to Circumnavigate Globe With Navy Voyage

John Buell writes from Newport R I detailing a world cruise by the fleet. The plan includes June 12 departure on the cruiser Prairie from Newport to Panama Isthmus, then by rail to the Pacific, to Frisco for a July 4 naval parade, Honolulu July 16, Hong Kong, and a return to New York in March 1909. He praises navy life, pay, and duties.

Frisco Honolulu Hong Kong China New York

Cotterman Leaves Co Jail After Bond Is Granted

R M Cotterman was released from county jail after court accepted his bond. He thanked The Tribune for fair reporting and praised sheriff and staff. He plans to work at his brother Charles Cotterman’s farm near Galveston. trial set for fall. Bond signees pledged real estate value totaling 58 000.

Chas. E. Cotterman Galveston Asel Bell Cotterman

Water Works Report Shows City May Profit

The water works department report presented to the board of works shows a May net profit of 732.10 for the city. Receipts totaled 18,523.88 with water rents 2,042.06 and permits 25. Disbursements were 1,339.87 leaving cash on hand 17,184.01 at month end.

Water Works Department Board of Works Cerric John Sullivan

Ship Remains Home After Death at Insane Hospital

The remains of John J. Ruggles, who died at the insane hospital, were shipped to Huntington and then to his Whitley county home yesterday afternoon. He had been an inmate only briefly before his death and became violent at home, was jailed, and later brought to the hospital.

John J. Ruggles Huntington Whitley County

Pocket Book Gag Draws Crowd in Logansport Street Scene

Fifty men and boys gathered around the Porter cigar store on Market Street as a legendary pocket book gag unfolded. A string pulls the purse away when someone tries to grab it, attracting multiple dives from men women and a crying baby. The playful scene delighted onlookers for about thirty minutes with no cost to participants.

Porter Cigar Market Street Logansport

Pole Cut Down Ends High School Class Colors

The flag pole at the high school, long a source of class disputes, was cut down yesterday by order of the school board after rotting at the base. It was deemed dangerous to climb and the freshmen colors were the last to fly from it, ending the tradition.

Chief Clerk Hubler Conducts Railway Mail Clerks Exam

Chief Clerk John Hubler of the 5th division Railway Mail Clerks based in Chicago conducted the regular examination for railway mail clerks residing here. He is well regarded by subordinate men. The Panhandle line train 20, eastbound, is noted as the heaviest run through the city.

John Hubler 5Th Division Railway Mail Clerks Chicago Hubler Panhandle

Grand Army Men Observe Flag Day by Request

Charles G. Burton, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, issues order directing all members to observe June 14 as Flag Day. Since June 14, 1908 falls on a Sunday, he requests comrades observe Saturday, June 13, to avoid Sabbath desecration concerns.

Charles G. Burton Grand Army of the Republic

Owls Delegate Will Attend State Convention in Knoxville

The Supreme Order of Owls will hold its annual convention Tuesday June 16 in Knoxville Tennessee. Will Rea delegate from the local post and his wife will depart Sunday morning and visit several southern points before returning home.

Supreme Order of Owls Knoxville Tenn Rea Post of Owls

Tucker Leaves Saturday for Chicago to Attend Republican Convention

National delegate Tucker and his wife depart Saturday morning for Chicago. He will locate Sunday and Monday to take bearings and be ready for the convention work.

Tucker Chicago

Pythian Lodge Booms in Marion Adds 122 Members

Knights of Pythias in Marion report rapid growth with ten new applications read at Wednesday night’s meeting. Since January 22, 122 new members have been received as the lodge aims for 150 before the next meeting.

Knights of Pythias Marion

Discharge Hearing Ordered in Riley L. Rees Bankruptcy

In the matter of Riley L. Rees bankrupt No 2605 District of Indiana the court orders a discharge hearing for June 30 1908 at nine o clock in Indianapolis followed by mailed notices to known creditors. The order is issued by Judge Albert B. Anderson with Clerk Noble C. Butler officiating.

Riley L. Rees District of Indiana A. D Indianapolis Logansport A.D Noble C. Butler

Mrs Gardner Visits City While In Transit

Mrs Della Gardner of New York City stopped in this city for a few hours while en route to visit friends in Marion. Her daughter Miss Tokyo has been visiting Miss Dorothy Wilson for several days.

Della Gardner New York City Marion Miss Tokyo Dorothy Wilson

Will Move In This City by C J McGreevy Family

C J McGreevy father of Owen McGreevy former county treasurer will move to the city in the fall and take over the property once owned by E R Taylor at 1500 North Street. The deal was arranged yesterday through W Y T Giffe. Mrs Taylor and her family will relocate soon after her husband moved to St Henry Ohio. The McGreevy family will not move until fall.

C. J. McGreevy Owen McGreevy E. R. Taylor North Street W. YT. Giffe Taylor St. Henry Mr. McGreevy

Italian Found Dead in Bed After Heavy Supper

An Italian man was found dead in his bunk yesterday morning by companions after a night of heavy eating. Police reported no immediate signs of foul play and are investigating the cause of death.

Italian laborer Totoro found dead after heavy supper

Coroner Miller initially suspected suicide but post mortem showed Salvadore Totoro, Italian, died of heart weakness induced by eating too heavy a supper and retirement. He was found dead in his bed aboard an old Panhandle car and was taken to Killian and McCloskey morgue.

Morning Miller Killian & McCloskey

Four to Graduate at St Joseph School Commencement

Four children will graduate from St Joseph school at the commencement in the hall on the night of June 16. The graduates are John Ahlmer Florence Schnitz Margaret Hart and Clara Baker. The pupils are rehearsing for a play and a fine musical program will be presented that evening.

St. Joseph School John Ahlmer Florence Schnitz Margaret Hart Clara Baker

Mrs. Alice Fultz Called Home by Illness in Family

Mrs. Alice Fultz of Homeworth Ohio was visiting her daughter Mrs. T J Rosentrader when she was summoned home due to an illness affecting a family member.

Alice Fultz Homeworth, C T. J. Rosentrader

Attractive Misses and Children's Oxfords Feature Style

Interesting price notes accompany quality and style in this brief ad. It highlights attractive Oxfords for Misses and Children in tan and black, with dainty Oxfords for baby priced at 50 cents and up.

Children to Practice for Day Services at Church

The primary department of the First Presbyterian church will meet this afternoon at 3 o clock to practice for Children s day services.

First Presbyterian Church

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HOYTS Hhoyt & CO Toledo Forres Brown Tritt’s Drug Store The Continental Fire Ins. Co. of N.Y O. M. Zinn John Coon ELKS 12Th St Indiana Union LU. T. System Ohio Southern Michigan Nick Klein Fourth St Porter's Drug Store C. O. Heffley City Fairhouse Good Street James Reid 4Th Street Logans Port, Ind Silas Storer Adwuinistrator W. T. Wilson J. K. Crain Masonic Temple Ind Geo. H. Gise 4Th Broadway DR. H. Hughes M. E. Church John Buell GLOBE NAVY Newport R. 1 A. L. Young Biddles Island Prairie Isthmus Panama Pacific James F. Brown the Tribune Sheriff R. M. Cotterman Tribune James Brown William M. Wampler Edgar Graham Benjamin F. Rackard Kokomo Phillip Miller Miami Andrew Cotterman Ophelia C. Pence Longcliff Porter Grand Army OWL Knoxville, Tenn Pythian Lodge Marion Knights Salvadore Tot Orco Pan St. Joseph’s School OUR Fourth Street A.S. Hoyt the Daily Tribune Journal Reporter Phares
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