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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
2
A vitamin free, vegetable remedy Trusler's Rheumatic Tablets claims to cure rheumatism nervousness and constipation and prevent appendicitis. Priced at 50 cents a box and sold by druggists with a strict guarantee from manufacturer T F Trusler Huntington Ind. Porter the druggist is named as a contact.
George Hill pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree and was sentenced to life in a Michigan City prison. Judge John S. Lairy will sign the records this morning before Hill is taken to the northern penitentiary. Hill killed his wife in May, then shot himself. both survived initial injuries, and Hill expressed relief at the life term.
Wood Hart has spent weeks cleaning up the city and enforcing ash and rubbish removal from vacant lots and alleys. The effort is near completion and the city presents a cleaner appearance, with health officers typically active in summer to ensure ongoing cleanup.
Despite expectations of many events in Logansport for July 4, the automobile run proposed by the association will likely be dropped due to poor attendance at the last meeting. The plan was not revisited and is now considered too late to arrange.
The death notices describe the funerals of Mrs Eliza beth Milliman at 1327 Linden avenue with interment in New Albany, Mrs Evan Bury at two oclock from Tanguy street residence with burial in St John s cemetery, and Mrs Sarah McTaggart from St Vincent de Paul church with Rev Father Crosson officiating.
Tribune special notes Flora residents and visitors in Delphi and nearby towns. Dr E L Peters Abner Ratcliff and William Wagoner traveled to Delphi on business while Chas Billman of Logansport was called to town. Various residents like Earl Sines Ross Penn Ward Hines and J E Taylor are mentioned with moves visits and plans in Flora and surrounding areas.
Sunday visitors from Kokomo to Bloomington include Mrs. Bruce Somers and daughter and others attending graduation. Rev. L C Taylor agrees to stay as Baptist pastor and plans to attend Louisville lecture courses as home base. Town residents make a trip to Kokomo Niagara Falls Canada and Cleveland. Masons repair hall facade while M E church prepares velvet carpet.
Mike Fansler and Paul Thomas of Logansport visited J. J. Schmidt and family. Arthur Margh and wife joined S. M. Kistler at Potowatomie Point. Essie Holmes vacations with Aunt Mrs. Powell at Metea. Logansport men posted Fourth of July bills. Royal Centre to play Kokomo next Sunday at the east diamond.
A southern Lake Michigan region tornado damaged Chesterton and surrounding areas, ripping the Vandalia ice house roof at Culver and scattering debris on a main line. Wires and poles fell near Star City and North Judson, with a box car roof blown off at Roan. Local crews cleared tracks as Panhandle service reported trouble near Star City and North Judson.
The Wabash Valley Labor Day Association met in Lafayette to plan a big celebration set for Columbia Park. Mayors from Logansport Peru Kokomo Elwood Huntington and Lafayette may speak. Clarence R Darrow could speak. Moving picture acts greased pole and pig race are planned amid balloon ascensions and ball games.
Mrs. Sarah Storer reported a swarm of bees passing over her yard and settling on the side of her house in Anoka. She attempted to remove them but found a hole between the weatherboarding and plastering where the bees entered, raising concern about further intrusion.
Chicago authorities press to curb coal smoke from railroads amid ongoing enforcement. Panhandle firemen keep vigil on city fires and practice firing methods to minimize smoke. Road foremen of engines report substantial progress in reducing wasteful black exhaust and aim to extend practices beyond city limits.
Rumors persist that Murdock interests are negotiating to acquire the Chicago New York Air Line rights between Chicago and Laporte. Air Line officials deny overtures and say no deals are entertained. Active construction has paused near Chesterton since last fall though reps indicate a large crew is being readied to resume south of Chesterton. Col Hord, who has bought much right of way, says construction will restart soon.
An extra coach on Panhandle train 21 carried 25 laborers from Hamilton Ohio to Green Bay Wisconsin yesterday. G Edwards passenger engineer on the Vandalia is off duty due to the serious illness of Mrs Edwards. Engineer Campbell of the Vandalia slowly improves from a serious illness and has been off his run eight weeks. Jethro Fuller a Vandalia passenger brakeman is taking a layoff for a few trips. H Dottson Vandalia operator has returned to work after three weeks illness. Mrs Fred Jessee wife of Operator Jessee who recently joined as relief operator on the Vandalia is seriously ill at the home of Harry Warvel. Miles Smith of the Vandalia shops offices will attend the state university commencement at Bloomington today. C A Gregory brother in law of Smith is one of the graduates in the law class.
The Anoka Stars edged the Sturkin-Nelson team 4 to 3 in a thrilling afternoon game. Batteries for the Stars were J. Odom and Co. Jones while Hawke and Sturkin starred for S N. Earlier the Anoka White Sox beat Walton Shamrocks 18 to 8 in a forenoon matchup.
A formal statement announces the former McKinley home in Canton will be remodeled as a Catholic hospital. Felix M. Bopp, administrator of the Cleveland diocese, orders the restoration work to begin.
The board of review continues work on the bank statements, expected to finish by this evening or tomorrow. Completion was delayed yesterday due to auditor Cann's absence.
The Daughters of Liberty hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Blanche Robertson last evening at the home of Mrs. Mabel Rogan on Fifteenth Street at 515.
The sprintly musical show A Jol ly Widow at Nelson delights audiences as Miss Helen Stuart shines in dancing singing and rapid gown changes. Manager Smyth considers a permanent summer stock company to present a new musical each week with Will B Wheeler Sidney Jerome and a lively chorus keeping the pace rapid. Matinees every afternoon and two shows nightly feature ten cent opera chairs.
Louis Pritzknow and Nannie Chandler headline at the Crystal theatre with clever songs and a German closer that drew seven encores. The pair nearly collapsed from dancing as fans urged their return. Hayes and Graham, the Millmars, and Harry Jones also perform this week.
The Broadway Theatre reopens after remodeling and a name change. Helmick and Sipe lease the venue for a Christian Science lecture tonight, with a vaudeville show planned for Monday featuring The Regal Trio and The Hime Children. Creatore will perform his self made musical instruments.
Miss Des Jardens entertained a number of friends at six o'clock on Monday evening in honor of Josephine Schafer of Huntington.
The Wabash R R offers excursion tickets from St. Louis to Cleveland from June 25 to July 1 with return by July 7 priced 8.55 dollars. Extensions available to Aug 31 with 1 dollar deposit. total 11.50 to Chautauqua New York return by Aug 5. Fourth of July one and a half fare round trip to points between St. Louis and Buffalo for travel July 3 or 4, return July 6. Details at Wabash Ticket Office.
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