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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
7
A vigorous crusade against patent medicines is reported, detailing strong campaigns and public concern over medical quackery. The item notes organized efforts by authorities or reform groups to curb sale and promotion of elixirs and tonics lacking proper oversight.
Despite bad weather the Kokomo hack ran daily with extra crews on two nights and arrived late at eight o'clock. Reed Wikle notes the new Galveston line is improving, pulling nearly all passenger traffic with the best road and shortest route. Local social items include visits, funerals, and church services across Kokomo and nearby towns. Community events feature sales, relocations, and plans for a Race of Life talk by Edgar Packard in early April.
William Hubler reports strong attendance at his sale last week with stock selling well. He moved three young mares for 729 dollars total or 246 245 and 240 individually, and the overall sale approached two thousand dollars.
Wm. Hubler has moved into the Elizabeth Sence property in Young America. His son George will take charge of his farm. Mrs. Alice Cree, wife of Asa Cree, living one and a half miles north of Young America, died Wednesday afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Ezra Kahl sold a fine young mare to Claude Turley for $150. Edward Miller purchased a fine team of young mares from James Williams of Deer Creek for $315. A telephone has been installed in Everett Zeck’s residence north of town. James Power and wife from South Bend have been visiting friends here the past week. Most of the schools in the township will close next week, with high school continuing until May first. Emmon Simmons, postmaster’s son, has muscular rheumatism and started to school Tuesday. Charles Hyman drives the Kokomo back for Abe Johnson every other day. Ervin Gard and Lora Wilson will attend the district convention at Marion. Mrs. Belle Mendenhall, who has lung fever, is much better. Harvey Drake, who moved into the old Cave Fife property, will help Wade Duncan ditch this summer.
The men of Concord gathered at Elihu Hanna's home on Wednesday and cut wood for the church while the women, at Mrs. Norris' home, prepared dinner. The account notes the men did the best work at the table.
The ladies of Concord invite all to a March 21 dinner at the Stettiner in Logansport offering a hearty old country meal. Bring friends and be convinced by the worth of the event.
The young married ladies Needle club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Carey. Eleven members attended and fudge was served. Miss Grace Conner hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Filla Trent who will marry William Johnson, with twenty three friends present and a large gift collection. Refreshments included cocoa nabisco wafers bananas and candies.
Grace Ul rich and George Hubler of Young America were married on a Wednesday afternoon at the U B parsonage with Rev Sickafoose officiating. They plan to start housekeeping immediately in a ready prepared home in Young America.
Wm. Conner and son Paul, with Pr Z U Loop, traveled to Indianapolis Friday to consult an ear specialist. Paul Conner has recently recovered from spinal meningitis leaving him deaf. James Sprinkle visits friends at Claypool. Mrs Cora Frush visits relatives at Sweetzer. Mrs Anna Baldwin takes a position as trimmer at the Lytle millinery store.
Anoka Mrs. Charles Jones is suffering with grip and sore throat. Miss Lillie Carter of Logansport visited her mother Mrs. R. B. Zahner. Miss Bertha Sisson spent Sunday with her school teacher Miss Leah Miller of Deer Creek. James Sisson injured his foot jumping on a stick. Miss Flossie Keener returned home from Logansport to visit family. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Turnpaugh and Maud visit sister Mrs. Fred Wangler of Bunker Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hannawalt returned to Burnettsville after several days with friends.
Shiloh Emma Ferguson is on the sick list. Charles Ross sold a horse last week. Dave Heckard bought a valuable horse last week. Gus Hardy purchased a horse of Mr. Dunn of the city. Roy McKaig dined with Claude Roller last Sunday. F G Brandt and wife entertained company Sunday. Several bridges along Crooked Creek are impassable. Nellie Leach called on Mrs Bessie Schreck Friday afternoon. Adah Hardy spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Gus Hardy.
Adamsboro Mr Park Fair attended an event in Logansport. Mrs John Kidd spent Sunday in Mexico, reflecting small town social rounds and family trips.
Metea Mrs. Byron Powell is on the sick list. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ara Witters. Rev. Bolton moved into the Presbyterian parsonage. Guy Smith bought a team of horses on Wednesday. Aunt Linda Alber visited Mrs. Joseph Cox Tuesday. Emma Bassler visits her grandfather Hile in Kentland. Joseph Cox and Henry Jasorka visited Marion Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mowyer moved into the Daniel Smith property. Dora Bassler dislocated her thumb at school last week.
A local note highlights Spitter with Jersey cattle bought in Michigan hailed as the finest in town. Various visitors arrive including Roy Davis and Chas Pollard, with travel from Delphi Lebanon and north of Camden. The Hiner versus Copeland case is dismissed after a demurrer.
William T. Lynas and others transfer out-lot 20 in John Tipton's additions to William Whitehead for 1600 dollars. Benjamin F. Long on behalf of creditors transfers out-lot 27 for 200 dollars. John M. Ashby and spouse sell part out lot 50 in John Tipton's admr additions for 3500 dollars. Francis M. Bozer and spouse transfer part of lot 25 in O P city Q Co for 1 dollar. Grace E. Schwalm transfers 160 acres in section 22 Washington to Ida M. Martin and Anna V. McGuire for 1,917 dollars. guardian interest valued at 3,833.24 dollars. W H Porter and others sell 70 acres in section 22 Bethlehem for 4900 dollars. Emma J. Dritt sells 160 acres in section 6 Clay township for 12,000 dollars. Parker A. Fair and heirs transfer part of section 13 Miami township for 300 dollars. George W. Walters guardian to Harry E. Amoss sells part of section 7 Clinton township for 1 dollar. Daniel Fultz transfers 8 acres in section 24 Boone to Melancthon Fultz for 0 dollars. Seven mortgages filed totaling 9,601 dollars.
Train schedule lists various Nos with departures and arrivals between Chicago Logansport Bradford Cincinnati and Louisville. Mentions sleeping cars parlor and dining cars on several trains and routes through major hubs with daily and Sunday service.
North bound timetable marks trains No 46 South Bend Acc ex Sunday 10:20 a m No 42 South Bend Express ex Sunday 1 00 p m No 48 Logan Acc ex Sunday 4 55 p m No 58 South Bend Acc Sunday only 9 33 p m No 41 T Haute St Louis Mail ex Sunday 1 00 p m No 43 St Louis Fast Line ex Sunday 1 25 p m No 45 Terre Haute Express ex Sunday 9 33 p m No 47 Logansport Acc Sunday only 10 40 p m No 49 Terre Haute Acc Sunday only 6 95 p m Butler Branch East Bound No 140 Butler Acc ex Sun 7 10 a m No 142 Butler Acc ex Sun 5 03 p m West Bound No 1443 Logan Acc ex Sun 12 40 a m No 245 Logan Acc ex Sun 7 00 p m
No. 2 St. Louis to New York and No. 8 Kansas City to New York run daily with times shown. several other No. trains connect St. Louis Toledo New York and New York St. Louis with various daily schedules. M Burke is the local ticket agent.
Timetables show trains to Peru Waba and intermediate points with departures from Fort Wayne and Lafayette. Limited cars operate. the 11:05 p m car runs to Boyd Park only. Service between Fort Wayne and Lafayette, with daily weekday terminals at Fort Wayne 9 30 a m and Lafayette 8 30 a m. R T Gunn superintendent transit Ft Wayne Ind.
The notice lists Delphi Indiana mail and express service times with special Sunday exceptions. It names Frank J. Reed as General Post Office Agent.
The I U T system announces March 12 1907 schedule from Logansport to Indianapolis with multiple daily departures. Connections at Tipton to towns including Howe wood Alexandria Fairmount Anderson Middletown Muncie and other stations. Interchangeable coupon books offer 12 dollars worth of transport for 10 dollars valid on over 32 lines across Indiana Ohio and Michigan totaling 1807 miles.
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