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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement promises Trusler's Rheumatic Tablets cure rheumatism nervousness and constipation and prevent appendicitis. Described as easy to take and purely vegetable with a 50 cent price per box and a strict guarantee. Sold by all druggists and manufactured for T F Trusler Huntington Ind.
A special council meeting reviewed reports from the sewer and electric light committees. Electric work calls for new up to date machinery costing more than 22 000 to replace second hand equipment, with J Walter Esterline proposed as expert to supervise purchases and installation. Sewage plan favors routing plumbed storm water away from private lots and includes a 1000 appropriation from the general fund. The board of works supports a higher electric upgrade but seeks expert oversight and joint committee action with the Board of Public Works to implement the plan.
The Electric Light committee reports on the appropriation recommendation and the consulting engineer J. OW Esterline report. It outlines the committee’s conclusions and proposes the necessary steps to proceed with the project funding and implementation.
Benjamin Banta marked his sixty ninth birthday yesterday at his home in Jefferson township one half mile north of Pisgah church. Twenty eight friends visited to reminisce and share refreshments in a social gathering enjoyed by all.
The funeral for George W. Rodefer will be held this afternoon from the residence at 234 High Street conducted by Rev. White. Friends may view the remains from 10 to 1. The service will be strictly private.
A druggish remark recounts a nervy customer who called in rain to request two two cent postage stamps. The druggist laments that many treat the shop as public accommodation with little genuine patronage.
The Phi Sigma Chi dance at Stettiner Hall drew guests from Marion Kokomo Peru and nearby towns with local society attendees. Emma Mucker wed Arthur E Friend at St Joseph church and plan a eastward honeymoon with home at 1927 Broadway. Harry A Klinck married Rose Zeider in a ceremony officiated by Rev Mainwaring and the couple will reside here. Charles Burkit and Myrtle Meek bonded in marriage with Justice Reid presiding.
The ancient olive tree famed as Plato’s shade stands by the old Academy site near Athens. Despite insulin insurgent damage its foliage remains vigorous and records confirm its age supports the legend. Naturalist Miliarakis verified the tree’s age for owner M. Vamvacks, while conservator M. Camburogius notes tradition holds the tree was already old in Plato’s era.
Acreage including 2 acre and 10 acre tracts near interurban line priced from 1 700 to 6 000 dollars. Several houses and lots on good streets with streetcar access, from 600 to 4 000 dollars. Properties in fine locations on major roads. contact James Reid at 224 4th Street Logansport Indiana for bargains before purchase.
The store at 215 6th Street offers feed oil wood flour and assorted farm produce with a guarantee of quality and price. Customers are invited to try the new shop and are promised satisfaction. Phone number listed as 1016.
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