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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
8
Short notices listing prices and offerings including lard at 10 cents per pound, eggs at 12 1 2 cents per dozen, fresh lettuce, two rooms for rent, screens, furniture, dry goods, and a sale on jackets at low prices. Also mentions a missing bull pup and various shop ads from Trade Palace and Dunkle & Stocks.
Two divorce cases were filed in the circuit court yesterday afternoon. Druzille M. Parker asks for a separation from her husband, William J. Parker, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Walters & Long are appearing for her. Jennie Hilderbrandt has asked for a divorce from her husband, Wilfred G. Hilderbrandt, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The complaint notes they married in November 1907 and that the husband grew cold, was away at nights, and cursed her when she asked to stay home.
On sale Saturday items include Swiss insertion linen towels damask silk taftas and gowns. Prices range from 25c to 1.39 for quilts and 10.98 to 12.50 for Panama suits. Housewares and fabrics feature including lisle gloves art squares and various waists and coats from Wiler & Wise Inc.
Jakie Simons through his next friend seeks an urgent hearing in the county damage case. The boy was allegedly injured two years ago when the court house smoke stack blew down and struck him, though no stack actually fell. His mother alleges the blow affected his mind.
Message from E. E. Sutton aboard the U S steamship Missouri reports he is well. Sutton, a former New Waverly boy, enlisted in the navy nearly four years ago and is likely to serve another four years as Bob Evans fleet sails from Dec 16 1907 and rests at San Diego California.
William Burley assisted by Wilson Searight captured two Italian thieves, Tony Fick and Polo Rosa, after a four mile pursuit from Kenneth on the Trimmer road. Rosa complied with surrender. Fick refused and was wounded by Burley’s rifle fire in the legs. They were brought to town for a preliminary hearing.
Henry N Copp, in Washington, D C, asks G A R member Hunt George Glenn Comrade to locate George W Clem a native who served in Co F 116th Indiana Infantry. He may have moved to Nebraska then returned home and requests the postmaster or county editors help publish the appeal.
The United Coal Yards company plans local operation with sheds near the Wabash freight station and coal received at the Wabash yards within two weeks. W P Whelan, western manager, says the firm mines its own coal including bituminous and anthracite. The company, aiming to cash business, intends to set up yards in every city over 15 000 population in the state.
Democrats of Cass County host an informal reception for governor candidate Thomas Marshall at the Murdoch hotel from 2 30 to 5 00 pm after arriving by Panhandle from Indianapolis. Marshall then travels to Columbia City where locals greet him with enthusiasm.
At the Market Street Methodist Episcopal church fourth quarterly conference resolutions praised Rev Herrick for faithful service and approved his retirement from presiding elder duties. They also endorsed Rev J M Haines for appointment as presiding elder and asked the Anderson bishop to assign him, though Haines is not pursuing the role.
A Hartford City G A R post will hold Memorial Day ceremonies on Sunday despite the holiday falling on Saturday. A committee consulted local business leaders who preferred Sunday observance, and their wishes will be respected.
Charles Jackson appeared before Prosecutor Custer and said he did not wish to push the assault and battery affidavit against his brother in law Harry Grace. Grace led Patrolman Monigan on a long chase.
Proponents consider a franchise at the next council meeting for an interurban line between South Bend and Indianapolis. Indianapolis promoter J. H. Keller and Plymouth’s O. H. Mann visited yesterday to discuss the route with local residents.
Excavation for the new addition to the Routh packing plant will begin next week. When improvements are finished the plant size will be trebled. New hog pens and a scale for weighing hogs in carload lots have been built. Capital stock has been increased to $110,000.
Laundry and stretch lace curtains offered with satisfaction guarantee at 1402 Toledo Street. Announcement promises spring opening next week with multiple weekday openings. Also notes plan to send two trimmers to New York for three weeks each season to enhance hat styling.
Local retailer Wiler and Wise Inc promotes a wide hat display claiming the Bee Hive sells nearly three quarters of hats worn in Logansport. Shoppers urged to visit before elsewhere with prices at 2.98 3.98 4.98 and 5.98.
Justice James A. Reid considers starting a poplar farm after purchasing four poplar trees in 1895 and cutting them to secure 440 feet of lumber for the venture.
The Cass county jail holds twelve prisoners with most serving long terms, reflecting overcrowding concerns despite a small inmate count.
Trade Palace offers waist items at low prices. Plaid silk waists priced at 2.98, ecru net waists 2.50, special white waists 0.98 and 1.98. Limited time sale.
Charles E. Yarlott trustee will sell to the highest cash bidder on April 6 1908 stock of goods from the bankruptcy of Charles T Brandenstein located at No 303 Market Street Logansport. Sale subject to court confirmation with right to reject bids. list available on request.
Township assessors believe new improvements will fall short of last year as only a few new buildings are under construction and building operations are less active than a year ago.
A branch of the Logansport Bryan club will be organized in Royal Centre with backing from local Democrats who have shown strong encouragement for the proposal.
Trade Palace offers children’s jackets in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years priced at 1.25 1.98 and 3.98 in a brief sale notice.
The district meeting of the Medical Society will be held in this city April 29. The district includes seven counties. Entertainment committee members are Drs. John Barnfield Rodney Troutman and James L Gilbert.
A road tested milk wagon with a set of milk cans and related equipment will be sold at a public sale on Tuesday March 31 conducted by Sam Smith.
A meeting of nearby landowners will be held this afternoon at the Thornhope school house to discuss a claim by former contractor Smith seeking 5800 dollars, which the group plans to contest.
In the case of the heirs of Enos Wood against Edward B. Anderson et al a motion has been filed for a new trial arguing the judgment is not sustained by the evidence.
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