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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
8
Local items list services and sales including piano tuning Erb and market ads for dressed chickens and a St Bernard dog. Notices mention a shooting match near Lake Cicott and residents visiting Burnettsville Peru Cincinnati Mexico Ind. plus small ads for corset cover embroideries and fancy ribbons.
A painting by M. Alten depicting Prof J B Roche nude in the J H Foley Co window draws notice for anatomy study and light in flesh tones. Alten’s training includes European masters and a Paris medal. the work, insured for 2006, will tour cities where Roche teaches physical culture.
Sheriff Miller returns from Three Rivers Michigan with Alfred Hizer charged with murder of Grass Creek saloonkeeper W H Snyder four weeks ago tonight. Snyder died days after being shot as he and Hizer argued after drinks. The $200 reward goes to the Michigan sheriff who arrested Hizer.
James Murphy, a prominent farmer living six miles south of town on the Morgan Hill road, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for trustee in Washington township. He is well known in the community and expected to secure favorable consideration from party members.
City Council will convene at 9 in the north court room for the verdict in Mayor George P. McKee's trial. A guilty finding may not yield immediate punishment and impeachment requires a two thirds vote. If impeached, D A Middleton would appoint a new city attorney.
A petition claimed to be signed by a majority of southside residents asks Wabash Valley Gas to lay mains for cooking gas. Joseph Wilson canvasses houses to measure local interest across the river, noting the high cost and need for sufficient uptake before proceeding.
A meeting of those interested in forming an Owl order in the city will be held at Red Men's hall over the interurban station on Sunday March 8 at 2 o'clock. Officers for the first term will be elected and the order’s objects explained. Dr W F Larimer and deputies will assist. Public invited.
Fire started by an engine spark caused about 5 worth of damage to a small brick building opposite the Panhandle station. The flames were extinguished in minutes by the department using chemicals. The railroad company owns the building.
The copy extols That Good Oil of Moore's as pure unalloyed gold and the finest quality. It urges contacting Cary C. Cast Oil Wagon at phone 1714 for purchases or inquiries about the oil.
Prof. John Coon returns to the city after visiting his mother in Mattoon Indiana. He is a musician of note and has just signed as instructor with the Elks band.
All new spring shapes shown in soft and stiff styles with bright spring colors. A special priced at 3.00 each, promoted by Murdock and Wise.
The Tribune announces special club rates for various newspaper pairs including Daily Tribune with Indiana Farm EV and with the Inter Ocean and Farmer for one year at about $4.00. Other pairs listed are Daily Tribune with the Toledo Blade and with the Globe Democrat, each at $4.15. The note mentions a Patriot honor for IS. B. Price.
The store announces new spring clothing styles and invites dissatisfied buyers to try their range. They highlight thousands of pleased customers who have sent friends, signaling strong customer approval for Helvie & Sellers.
An ad style note invites readers to the Crystal venue with promises of fashionable Black voile skirts from $5.98 to $30.00 and a cautionary boast of regrettable omission. The rest blends local notices about a new baby, courthouse calendar, and oil wagon promotions from Cary C. Cast Oil Wagon.
Advertises cash only sale items at Maple's Grocery with prices for ham, Royal soap, navy beans, lean bacon, canned goods, onions, and ginger snaps, plus phone contact 566. Items listed include hams per pound, beans per quart or per can, and assorted groceries with low prices.
Notice from Cass County Indiana stating the undersigned has been appointed administratrix of the estate of George E Barnett, deceased, late of Cass County. The document appears as a formal probate notice with archaic phrasing and partial text.
Public sale on March 10 1908 at noon on the farm 1.5 miles northwest of Onward and 3 miles south of Lewisburg offers eleven head of farm horses two teams of matched mares a three year old iron gray and others plus cattle including three milch cows two Jerseys one blue roan and two tried brood sows with pigs. Hogs full blooded Durocs and eight shoats. Timothy hay. Terms credit 12 months on bankable paper. Dinner by Ladies Aid Society. Charles P Howard L A Shiveley Aud E E Phillips Clerk.
The store introduces Faultless shirts for spring featuring an extensive selection of colors and patterns priced at 1.00 and 1.50.
A compact advertisement advises achieving a bright blue flame with burning gasoline and promotes Moore's Pure Gasoline as a grease free fuel. It lists Cary CC Cast Oil Wagon as the seller and provides phone contact 1714.
The new spring shapes of the celebrated Knox hats prove a winner for men seeking the finest style.
Property listing for a hotel and confectionery business described as a good money maker. Interested buyers are directed to inquire at Earl Stewart's livery stable located at 209 Market Street.
Ducks migrate to the Kankakee marshes and stream along the rivers near the city each morning. Flocks make brief stops and local hunters can bag a few without traveling far from home this season.
Prices for fancy naval oranges at twenty cents per dozen. Fancy California prunes eight and one third cents per tablespoon. Ark Road product sack corn meal nine cents per five pounds. Fresh crackers and fresh eggs priced competitively. McCaffrey storefront promotes bargain groceries.
Five thousand fresh cut carnations offered today at 35 cents per dozen or three dozen for one dollar. American roses available at 5 cents each. Local sale advertised by Golden Rule.
For rent unfurnished five or six rooms with garden at No 10 Ganl Street. Boot. Contact via phone 2210 for details.
J A Cantley, aged eighty five, living with Harley Nipple three miles north of Clymers, walked to the village Wednesday. Impassable roads for a horse did not stop Cantley who trudged to town and back with youthful alacrity.
A local drive aims to create an es designated public benefit entity. Organizers seek community support and formal approval from authorities to pursue broader access and impact.
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