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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
5
Regular meeting of Logansport Aerie No. 323 F. O. E. Wednesday night. J. D. Turley, Secretary. L. A. to O. R. C. Regular meeting this afternoon at Ben Hur hall. Harmony Court No. 304 Tribe of Ben Hur meets this evening with twenty to be initiated.
Harley Williams of Miami township finished cutting a six acre field of wheat yesterday at noon. The crop was in splendid condition and expected to yield well as one of the first harvests of the season.
The post office now requires two carriers on Sundays and holidays to deliver mail. George Gage of route 3 and Charles Robinson of route 10 handled duties on the first enforcement day last Sunday.
Councilmen Roy Johnston and J T McNary attended a meeting of the Indiana Municipal League in Laporte yesterday. Several other city officials are expected to attend today. McNary called the meeting to order yesterday morning.
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra attend a wedding at the Chapel Royal St James Palace. Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid marries Hon John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley with a small 100 guest ceremony followed by a Dorchester House reception. The event features notable guests, royal attendance, and exceptional wedding gifts from dignitaries and prominent families.
The Y. M. C. A. building committee will meet tonight to boost ticket sales for the lot fund. A. G. Jenkins said not all tickets are sold yet but enough have been sold to show promise, and the group will consider new schemes to accelerate sales before the next meeting.
Miss Iva Turman returned from Huntington where she visited former city resident Miss Bessie Barnhart who had hosted her during the stay.
Frank M. Siers surprised Maggie E. Siers by renewing their vows at City Hall and a Park Avenue Methodist church after learning their prior marriage certificate did not exist. The couple, living at 537 East Eighty seventh Street, had 36 years together without proof. The renewal followed a Lewistown ceremony in 1872.
One hundred children enjoyed a Salvation Army outing at Spencer park. A special car ferried them from the armory to the park and back. Boys played ball while girls swung and all enjoyed a no-formality lunch. George Bush, manager of the merry go round and skating rink, provided free rides in the afternoon.
A newly married couple selects the D C Coast Line to Mackinac for a private, economical honeymoon trip. The article notes elegant steamers with reservable staterooms and parlors, and invites readers to request an illustrated pamphlet by sending a two cent stamp to the D C Navigation Co in Detroit.
F. B. Wilkinson of Western Motor Works has bought a new machine valued at $3,000, enhancing the shop's capabilities. The purchase reflects growth in the local automotive business and underscores Wilkinson's commitment to modernization.
Tipton township Republicans hold a convention on Saturday June 27 at 2 o clock in Walton to nominate a trustee assessor two constables and two justices of the peace. H. O. Flook Frank Jack As Campbell Jr Committeemen.
Jackson township Republicans will hold a township convention to nominate candidates for township offices at Galveston on July 28 at 7 30 p m by order of the committee.
Deer Creek township Republicans convene at the Centre school house at 7 30 p m on July 28 to nominate candidates for township offices by order of the committee.
A new letter box stands opposite Shearers ice cream factory on Front street and the old Fourth street Pharos office box has been replaced. Front street box will convenience local residents.
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