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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
2
Arthur Finnegan must not drink for eight years and may not return to Logansport without permission or he will be sent to the Jeffersonville reformatory. Judge Larry sentenced him to one to eight years in the reformatory, but suspended the term. Finnegan has long troubled his father and police.
News from several lines including the Van dalia Clover Leaf and Pennsylvania reports a shift back to ten hour shifts for car and engine crews. Shops in Central States show improvement and preparations for a large grain crop keep rolling stock busy. Some crews resume full time work July first with plans for holiday rate concessions noted.
Panhandle claim agent B M Howard, a Democrat, attended the Chicago convention on Tuesday and plans to return today. He was heavily decorated with badges, earning comparisons to an orchestra leader who toured Europe.
Lake Ci cott levels fall after spring rains and two weeks of dry weather, easing danger to Panhandle tracks. Water recedes toward normal. concerns over rising lake now past as Royal Centre awaits.
The board of works received a petition asking for an alley from Twenty-second to Twenty-third between North and High streets. J. E. Crain and others signed. The city engineer must check for a preexisting grade or prepare one. Residents on Plum Street between Washington and Bates petition for cement sidewalks and notices will be sent to residents to begin within thirty days. Bids for coal supply for the electric light department will be opened Thursday.
George O. Hoffman, administrator of Bertha J. Hoffman, sues Jonathan and Homer Isler in Miami County Circuit Court seeking 10000 dollars alleging his wife died from fright after the defendants arrested him and demanded property at their home while Bertha was ill. The suit was moved to the city.
Captain Stoltz reported the fate of Will Banks, a Black man captured in the South Yards by Patrolman Bragg in 1906. Banks, believed a fugitive, was sought for murder in Jefferson North Carolina. After legal appeals, Banks was sentenced to death, with the sentence upheld by the supreme court and governor before execution.
All Central Passenger Association lines adopt a special fare of one and a half times for round trips on July 4. The rate agreement covers Pennsylvania and Big Four lines west and circulars were issued to ticket agents detailing the plan.
President Johnson travels on train 21 toward Chicago to attend a convention. Vandalia yard incidents include a street sweeper fire contained without damage. Excursions announced to Terre Haute Indianapolis and South Bend for upcoming events. Local residents travel, visit, and update on home improvements and community activities.
Frank J. Berndt, a cigar manufacturer from the fifth ward, announces his run for county clerk. He has twice represented the county in the legislature, elected in 1903 and 1905, and seeks the GOP convention endorsement.
Miss Bertha Bernard of Kokomo was the guest of Mrs Charles Walk on Tuesday.
Mrs D L Klepper visited Kokomo Tuesday. Mrs James Brown and sister Mrs Bailey of Indianapolis visit Miss Bertha Sandifer near Miami. Rev Herbert Boase attends Epworth convention at Greentown. Mrs Herbert Boase and son in Kokomo. Tom Armstrong lays foundation for Mary Sullivans new residence with Logansport contractor Jack Shaffer. Harvey Gray and wife visited Logansport. C S Newton went to Logansport on business. Miss Cornelia Keeps of Washington DC, guest of Harvey Gray, en route to California. Keeps a noted pianist teaching in Washington. Mrs Lora Hoss and daughter visit Mrs Charles Walks.
Rodefer George W dies at 63 after cancer of the jaw at home on High Street. He leaves a widow two daughters and a son in Omaha. Funeral at home Thursday. Lewis Aller funeral at Burlington Avenue residence with Rev White. Burial Mount Hope. Mrs Lewis active in Broadway M E church Ladies of the GAR Lincoln Circle Daughters of Liberty Lew Wallace Court Tribe of Benlin and Pythian Sisters.
At the meeting of the Bridge City lodge Knights of Pythias arrangements were completed for memorial services next Sunday in Bridge City. The Bridge City lodge Apollo lodge and the Pythian Sisters will participate. all committees have been selected and many visiting knights are expected.
The Marion News Tribune lauds Leo Winslow a high school student from Logansport for his promising talents. He recently performed as a musician and showcased notable drawings that highlight his artistry.
T. P. O Gennor argues in T P Weekly that the next great reform will be a gospel of the simple life, urging a moral and spiritual shift as society nears a Rome like era of decadence and decline.
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