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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement touts Heywood Shoes for stand in style and maximum comfort. It claims perfect fit due to right making, lasting wear because of quality, and overall satisfaction with Heywood Shoes.
Mrs. A. M. Christie nearly died when she poured gasoline from a bottle once containing turpentine into a hot boiler. Her husband extinguished the flames with a rug, saving her life. She will be confined to her room for several days. Also noted are local social visits by Misses May Mehaffie Bernice Dalzell Helen Beatty and Otho Kesling to Mary Justice at Burrows.
Horace E. Scott aged 26 a farm hand on the late Thornton Tyson place near Hoovers was killed yesterday morning when the lead horse he was guiding trampled him after a stumble. He fainted on the way to the house and died two hours later. He leaves a wife and two sons. Funeral at Spring Creek Christian church Wednesday at 2 p.m. cortege from the house at noon.
Delegates at the Illinois State Federation of Labor convention in Springfield on June 22 endorsed John Mitchell for Governor and pledged support. They declined to vote on a resolution denouncing the Republican national convention over its injunction plank. The unionists also backed S. J. Drew of Joliet for Lieutenant Governor and several Republican legislative candidates. The South Chicago Trades and Labor Assembly criticized Taft over the anti injunction issue.
On Detroit’s river the Britannia steamship collided with the City of Alpena after a signaling mix up. The Britannia sustained little damage while the Alpena showed minor damage and continued downstream as bystanders and passengers feared a disaster. Women fainted and passengers rushed to lifeboats.
The case of John A. Newby against the city over damages from water overflowing the Westsole sewer was continued yesterday in Peru until today. Mrs. A. J. Gibson sister of John F. Burroughs and her son William Gibson secretary of the Chicago board of commerce are in the city due to Burroughs illness.
Trades Assembly members plan a council chamber meeting to urge action on Riverside Park pool construction. An earlier appropriation remains unused as the Board of Works has not let a contract. Committee members include Victor Wagner C E Clugston YF Line mann Mrs O P Smith C Sphr E H Laing R T McGrew Charles W Kleckner C P Horn J Kelly and Henry Peters.
The report notes fireworks and numerous amusements with a horse show open to all classes. A standout feature is a premium for the “bummiest” turnout, promising an unusual highlight at the event.
The Elks band worked through a hectic schedule Sunday juggling two lodges memorial services and a K of P parade. After cemetery visits the musicians sped by hack between city and cemetery, guiding Odd Fellows and Knights, then capped the day with a fine Spencer Bars concert.
Ed Rae, a Vandalia machinist and music lover, swallowed a porcelain sliver from a cracked plate at a Indianapolis Saengerfest dinner. The shard lacerated his throat, caused severe bleeding and vomiting, and left him unable to talk for hours with potential weeks before singing again.
The second round of the club cup preliminaries took place Sunday at the Country Club links under a hot sun. Sixteen golfers competed, with eight winners advancing to next Sunday and July 4, then the four winners on July 5 to meet. Winners were Robert Weir Carl Mandel Armour Heffley Claude O Wise W W Ridenour Victor Isler M B Lairy and Dr A C Bartholomew.
A summer cottage owned by Otto Cline at Pottowatomie Point was lifted three feet by a wind storm before a large tree halted its path toward the river. A lightning bolt shattered a big tree on Kienly's island. Fences fell on William Welch’s farm enabling horses to roam freely. Dr. Troutman’s horse disappeared and was found Sunday night in Shultztown.
Miss Blanche Cummins was surprised at her home by a group of girl friends who gathered to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. The attendees included Mable Gill Charlotte Wecht Brite Beal Gladys White Fern Wedekind Bessie Hill Ruth Osborn and Olimay Cummins. Refreshments, games and music followed the gift presentation.
The D. and C. Navigation Company offers a luxurious weekend escape to Mackinac via the Detroit route. Steamers feature elegant furnishings with reserveable staterooms or parlors and an illustrated pamphlet available by sending a two cent stamp.
George D. Wilson, who had been selling acetylene lights in the city, was arrested yesterday as he boarded a Chicago-bound train. Mrs Justice had sued for 100 in Justice Reid's court on suspicions of his departure. A separate suit by Charles Maiden for 16.05 on a laundry bill was filed, with further charges promised.
Burlington plans a large public event on July 4 featuring a street horse show. The program includes 50 to 60 dollars in premiums, a pie eating contest, a teddy bear balloon ascension at night, a burro race, a slow automobile race and a band festival for all classes.
The newlyweds plan a wedding trip to Mackinac aboard the D. and C. Coast Line. The short excursion is described as fitting, pleasant, and desirable for a first journey together.
Inmate Isen Kophoff escaped Long cliff Sunday morning by tearing an iron window screen and using bed clothing as a cushion to jump. Three hours later he was captured at Peru and returned to the institution.
Advertised letters remained in the Logansport post office for the week ending June 22 1908 and will be sent to the Dead Letters office in Washington DC if not claimed within ten days. Names include J G Lannick Clarence La Tourrette Jesse Michael R No 6 1 Reed F G Ridenour Bruce Scott Miss Dora Lenie Lulu Lewe Leona Petter Millie Snyder Willie Snyder. Postmaster J M Johnston urges to ask for advertised letters when calling.
Emanuel Roushkoulph transfers lot 40 in Mary A. Heths addition Walton to Henry Roushkoulph for 500 dollars. Justin McCarthy transfers part of lot 19 in J Tiptons Admi Ist add to Percy Leedy for 500 dollars. Grace Oden transfers lot 91 in Isaac Bumgarner 3rd addition to Claude Bumgarner for 100 dollars. Claude Bumgarner transfers lot 98 in Isaac Bumgarner 3rd add to Grace Oden for 100 dollars. Ellen Wagenhals transfers 4.34 acres in section 21 Clay Township to John Wade for 434 dollars. George Bishop Jr. transfers 65 acres in section 25 Tipton Township to Linnie Wendling for 8000 dollars. Three mortgages filed totaling 10230 dollars.
A St Louis chemist claims a simple locally applied remedy named Zemo cures eczema and other skin diseases by destroying skin germs. The formula blends active principles of vegetable drugs and, used persistently, drives germs and poisons to the surface for removal. Homer Closson endorses Zemo and Homer Closson & Co sells it.
Despite the heat the Market Street M. E. Church drew a large congregation for Sunday services. Miss Nellie Haines and Mrs Emma Penn sang during the evening program.
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