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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears the May 1908 circulation as shown in the accompanying table. Notary Essie Hillhouse certifies the affirmation on May 4 1908 with commission expiration August 31 1908.
The listed candidates include James Watson for governor James Fremont Goodwine for lieutenant governor Fred A Sims for secretary of state John C Billheimer for state auditor Oscar Hadley for state treasurer James Bingham for attorney general George W Self for supreme court reporter Lawrence M Turnan for state superintendent of public instruction J L Peetz for state statistician Quincy A Myers for supreme court judge David Myers for appellate court judge and Chas H Good for congressman eleventh district.
Frank J. Berndt announces candidacy for county clerk pending Republican convention. A former state representative with a long record, he notes public duty and lengthy service in a role not highly lucrative. Berndt, a longtime cigar manufacturer, gains encouragement from supporters who respect his work and character.
The Republican party for twelve years has held majorities over the state administration and public affairs. It notes fair enforcement by executive and judicial departments and cites enacted measures, including the labor commission and railway commission with rate laws.
A condensed outline enumerates twelve proposed reforms including factory and mine inspection, private banking, depository laws for public funds, turning fees to the treasury, trust company regulation, insurance, pure food and drug laws, anti trust measures, nonpartisan management of institutions, mortgage exemptions, and local liquor sale controls.
Invitations have been sent for the wedding of Miss Margaret Norris to Grover Frieda of Delphi. The ceremony will be on June 30. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Norris, formerly of the John Barnhart farm. The couple will live on a farm six miles west of Delphi after the marriage.
The schedule shows St. Louis at Boston and at New York with Chicago visiting New York. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn with two games and Cincinnati at Philadelphia with two games.
Columbus defeated Kansas City 3 to 1 as Geyer failed to deliver in pinch hitting. Swan and Sullivan held the A's to three runs while Geyer and James worked for Columbus. Umpire Kerin.
The Republican county committee will hold a meeting this afternoon to decide the date of the county convention. Several candidates seeking nominations are expected to attend and express their preferences on meeting dates.
Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 5 to 0 as the visitors failed to advance a runner past first base. Campbell and Schiles pitched for Cincinnati with Moren, Foxen and Dooin catching. Umpire Emslie. Brooklyn edged Pittsburg 3 to 2 at Brooklyn. Leever and Gibson faced Rucker and Bergen. Umpires Rudderham and Johnstone. Boston beat St Louis 8 to 6 as errors and timely hitting favored Boston. Lindaman and Smith for Boston. Karger and Ludwig for St Louis. Umpire Rigler.
In St Paul Minnesota on June 19 Louisville built a big late run to beat St Paul 11 to 5. Gehring Miller and a string of hits off Harris fueled the surge in the last two innings. Batteries for St Paul were Miller Farris Gehring and J Meyers with Puttmann Laughlin. umpires Hayes and Bierhalter.
Bruce Ide and his family from East North Street departed yesterday for a fifteen day fishing trip in Michigan. In Grand Rapids they plan to visit son Harry Ide, now superintendent of the Grand Rapids Telephone company, who began with the firm three years ago and has advanced rapidly.
New York defeated Chicago with timely hitting in a game played in Boston. The Cubs scored four runs in the first inning while the Giants added three in the seventh and ninth. Pfeister Kling Cran dall Bresnahan were the battery pairings with O Day and Klem as umpires.
Chicago beat Boston 6 to 4 after a ninth inning rally but a pitcher change halted Boston comeback. Batteries Owen Walsh and W Sul livan Winter and Driger. Umpires Hurst Evans.
Regional visitors and residents are listed with relatives and friends in nearby towns. Highlights include Burrows noting Mary Lesh visiting Indianapolis, Bessie Smith in Logansport, and visits from George Meridith of Oxford Ohio, with several local gatherings, church services, and upcoming games mentioned.
At a Cumberland law office overlooking Wills Creek two attorneys Creed Wilson and A T Smith spotted a shaggy dog swept into a hole in a retaining wall. They crossed the stream by skiff to free the dog, which then accompanied them to the office. They decide to keep him and name him Client in playful tribute to the rescue.
Reverend Arthur to address memorial rites at the cemetery Sunday with Cass County lodges marching from the hall at 1 30 in full dress uniform. Rev J H Craig Rev W A Keys and Rev H A Arthur to participate with prayers proclamations and benediction followed by graveside decorations and return march. All lodge members invited.
A German professor claims character is read from hat tilt in men and by heels in women. He notes women change headgear with the seasons as directed by milliners. The idea extends to judging both sexes by their footwear and overall footgear condition.
Logansport High School outplayed the Royal Centre Reserves 9 to 5 on the field. Bert Rhody returns home from Prairie View for a vacation. The funeral for J. C. Small will be held Sunday at 11:00 AM from the family residence.
Edward W. Anderson announces he will seek the Republican nominating convention’s decision to become a candidate for trustee of fellowship. He states his intention clearly and frames the move as contingent on the convention.
Mrs. Bessie Edgerly formerly of this city graduated last evening from the Presbyterian Hospital Training School at Atlanta, Georgia with a class of five young ladies. News reached Mrs. Sam Campbell of East Market Street yesterday, Loganport friends commend her progress. she is the daughter of Dr. Little who resides in Atlanta and it is presumed she will stay there.
Calvin P. Heck announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county clerk pending the decision of the party convention. He presents his bid in a concise public statement.
Walton Raikes arrives Friday morning as child of Mr Geo Raikes and his wife. Mrs Frank Barnard of Logansport visits I M Barnard and returns home Friday. Mrs Hoover leaves Lafayette after a week with sister Mrs Isaac Hicks. Charles Small Eugene Dutchess Rev Courtland Miller and Miss Dulcie Crim travel to Lake Cicott for hunting fishing and lily gathering. Nora Apple due home Saturday from a ten day Ohio visit for a cousin wedding.
Anoka resident Miss Dora Burkit of Walton spends days in the area with relatives. Miss Bertha Sisson visits her grandmother Mrs Sisson of Galveston. The Anoka Stars won two games of the season with strong play noted by local observers.
Frank J. Berndt announces his candidacy for the clerk of the circuit court position, pending the Cass County Republican nominating convention decision.
The Woman's club has issued programs for the coming year. The subject will be Homer and Homeric literature. The work outlined will mark the fourteenth year of the club's existence.
The Battenberg club hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. N. R. Davis home yesterday. They presented many gifts to Miss Blanche Robinson who is to marry Charles Fergus next Wednesday, followed by a three course luncheon.
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