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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
8
Short urban notices list rentals sales services travel and personal items. Items include room for rent horse clipping and clipping services, a piano tuner, a mortgage exemption filing offer, a loan office ad, and a serial promotion at the Tribune with local names and places.
State Factory Inspector Blakesley and Deputy Inspector Kline inspected local schools for sanitary conditions. They recommended two fire escapes at Hendricks school and installation of a third floor escape at St Joseph school. Inspectors praised lighting and cleanliness and urged immediate action to enhance safety for students.
C EB Thompson formerly employed in local shops and now a night watchman at the Wabash shops in Ft Wayne was severely beaten by three colored men after he ordered them away Monday night. He is hospitalized in Fort Wayne with serious injuries. Thompson's home is in Peru.
Graves offers ten day bargains on uprights with varied cases. An Ebony upright, six month Oak, Mahogany repossessed, Oak slightly used, and Mahogany new with minor mar, all at special sale prices. C. W. Graves at 317-319 Fourth St.
Helvie and Sellers promotes new spring apparel and latest styles with emphasis on good quality clothing at affordable prices. The ad positions Helvie & Sellers as home of reliable garments and value for money.
Sugar cured regular ham per pound one-tenth of a dollar. Fancy navel oranges per dozen about twelve to fourteen cents. Fresh butter crackers per pound seven to fourteen cents. Comarty bloaters per dozen about twenty cents. Oil and mustard sardines five cents. Two loaves of bread five and a half cents. Store is M'CAFFREY.
P. E. Vickers of Indianapolis representing a baking concern called on L. G. Lewing a Market street restaurateur to collect a due bill. After a brief argument Vickers pelted Lewing with biscuits cups saucers and other items and fled the building. Vickers then went to the police to file but decided to drop the matter after discussions with officers.
Mrs Lillian Miller testified in a divorce suit against John W Miller of Peru detailing alleged unfaithfulness. John W Miller plans a bitter fight, with thirty four witnesses summoned as alimony claims face strong opposition. The courtroom drama drew a large crowd as grief overwhelmed the plaintiff on the stand. Misrepresented Horse Sale case filed by F R Campbell on Oran M Campbell against Robert M Rush in Washington township Justice Guthrie's court alleges breach of warranty. E E Howard liquor sale on Sunday case set for Thursday in police court.
The Tribune reports heavy public interest in the Missing Word Contest with many inquiries by phone and in person. Tomorrow morning the first answers will be filed and prizes will be awarded promptly after announcements. The education aimed contest offers a small cash prize and a consolation in case of early failure.
Charles Girton won the Linden Avenue project from Wilkinson Street to Panhandle right of way with bids of 2.15 per linear foot for gravelling and grading and 0.05 per square foot for the sidewalk. Other bids and checks are noted. work to begin immediately. Helm Street residents petitioned for a cement sidewalk.
At the Stevens Bligh planing mill yesterday morning two workers, Joseph Schuman and William Hess, were buried by falling debris during wall demolition. Hess, a recent arrival from Indianapolis, suffered a broken leg and bruises. Schuman was unconscious and badly bruised but less seriously hurt. Both were taken home by ambulance for treatment.
Daniel Harter a wealthy retired farmer of Mexico in Miami county died suddenly yesterday from heart disease. He was well known in the county and respected for his contributions to local agriculture.
Bryan's nationwide tour includes almost all major cities but Logansport is unlikely to host him before the national convention in Denver. A local Bryan club formed but remained informal. he may visit Logansport after nomination if the Western bloc supports him.
See realistic pictures of the ocean in its storm fury and the men who battle it to save lives. Nelson hosts Peck's illustrated lecture Friday night with tickets available at Hal Smith's jewelry store.
All graduates hold lucrative positions so a vacancy for a young lady book keeper remains open starting March 23. Applications accepted from any competent lady book keeper at Private Business College, phone 762.
R S Easterday of Indianapolis representing the Christian Science publication committee for Indiana churches and societies was in the city yesterday.
Local notes list several residents traveling or visiting others. Miss Stockley, Toledo, has returned home from a visit with Mrs. Harry McSheehy. The items mention Lyle Emmett supervising a monument at Goodland, Herman Frushour visiting Purduce University, and various social and business notices.
A Nelson theater blog notes new suit lines and exclusive patterns. Knauss and Izor urge readers to inspect the line before buying, emphasizing trend awareness and early access.
John Hedde advertises a fire sale offering all kinds of coal with contact phone 1700.
Receiver W. H. Haas starts the Logansport Ice and Cold Storage Plant in operation with C. A. Shaff in charge of work.
Help wanted ad seeks a person to drive horses and act as a saddler. Contact number 1897 Ai referenced.
The ad offers piano bargains for ten days in March. Pianos, re possessed or rental returns, priced from 138 dollars, cash or on easy payments. Garfield? No. The seller C W Graves lists 317 319 Fourth St and urges readers to act quickly for good honest specials.
Hon Arthur L Puck will deliver an illustrated lecture titled Storm Heroes of Our Coast at the Nelson Friday night. The program promises finest pictures of surf waves and wave washed vessels with crews in the rigging.
Experienced correspondent and solicitor seeks office address care at si T.H. Tribune. 堂
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