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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
5
An advert claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens nerves and heart muscle relieving short breath chest pain and palpitations. A testimonial from Mrs D Barron of Covington Kentucky says after three bottles she is cured and urges others to try. Drugstores sell it with a refund offer on the first bottle if no benefit.
The Watson club of Bethlehem township supervised a flagpole raising at Metea. A rope accident delayed the lift but the top splice broke and a nearly 100 foot pole remained aloft with the stars and stripes. Dr Good spoke praising republicanism to a large crowd including attendees from Logansport Adamsboro and Harrison.
A large crowd from Cass county planned to join Marion and Kokomo supporters for Judge Taft speeches. The Eleventh district rally at Marion will feature Taft and other Republicans with trains timing a noon arrival and afternoon speeches.
The Annual Trade Palace anniversary sale starts today with a large array of bargains. The store staff prepared counters and displays and expectations of quick sales rise as Seybold Special Sales attract crowded shopping.
A special Woodmen of the World excursion train will depart Logansport at 6 30 a m on October 18 for an annual celebration in Indianapolis. The return trip is scheduled to leave Indianapolis at 7 p m.
An assortment of local items including an Anniversary sale at the Trade Palace, sale of various goods, rentals and real estate notes, visits, travel notes, and local notices. Names include Mrs Libbie Graves, Princess Cannel, McCaffrey, Vivian, Kreutzberger, Kistler and Smith, Miss Sands, Miss Gertrude Tousley, Mrs Fred Vance, Ruth, Glen Powell, E J Sweeney, John Maginnis, Rev Father Crosson, George King, C H McClung, Ira McManama, J M Sutherland, and G L Richason. Addresses and places noted include 1610 Market Street, Johnson Street, 5th and Broadway, Michigan Avenue, East High Street, Peru, South Bend, Marion, Noble Township, and Young America.
Traveling men gathered at the Murdock hotel in Logansport for a straw vote. Of fourteen participants, thirteen backed Bryan while Taft received two and the rest supported Hisgen Debs or Chafin, signaling a clear lean in this informal poll.
Earl Ridenour and Arthur Dorsch, linked to a dozen burglaries, appeared in circuit court and were placed under Probation Officer Messenger. They confess their misconduct but were released on good behavior with severe reprimands. They must regularly report to the juvenile officer, with reform school as a possible consequence for future missteps. Ridenour confessed to breaking into Des Jardines confectionery. a pipe found at jail tied to the case.
Short items announce free half ton coal gives, prices on Mohawk Lump coal and water ahead, plus notices of theater, visits, and sales. People travel to Chicago and Kokomo, with trades, ceremonies, and shipping notes, including a Crystal theatre engagement and a band. A real estate pitch offers land in Texas with rent potential and contact by phone.
A Richmond rev attended the Cumberland Presbyterian synod and announced the next meeting will be held in South Bend. Rev Henry W. John Son D D of South Bend was elected Moderator and the next session will be held in his church.
At the close of the first month attendance in Logansport schools is up 52 from last year with 2 660 pupils. Eight percent have defective eyesight 174 eyes, 74 wear glasses, 100 do nothing. Hearing defects 49 and 27 crippled or deformed. Total defects about 11 percent. High school attendance 99 percent. eight-building average over 97 percent. lowest 96.4. Girls outnumber boys in high school 237 to 140. grades 1–8 total 1183 boys and 1100 girls. Grade totals: 348, 337, 283, 301, 259, 244, 257, 166.
Lodges Companion Foresters Court Laurel No. 2 will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30. All members are requested to be present.
Fidelity chapter No. 58 O E S receives invitation to Delphi Chapter on Wednesday evening October 21. Members wishing to go should report to J L Linville at the Pacific Express office. Car leaves at 5 p m.
The Cass County Medical association holds its regular meeting this evening at the Library hall. Delegates will be appointed and arrangements made for the district meeting at Wabash.
Health authorities report a bed bug outbreak across Monticello schools forcing building closures. Beds books and seats were infested prompting a temporary vacation until pests can be eradicated.
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