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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
8
A Friend family reunion was held Sunday on Kienly's island. About seventy five family members attended. The eldest present was Martin Friend of Wheatland Avenue, age 88.
James A. Scarpone, a local Italian saloon keeper, lies in jail after allegedly hitting Andrew Sink Flora with a station chair in police headquarters. The clash began in Court Park when Sink accused Scarpone of insult. Sink paid $1 and costs for assault and battery, while Scarpone’s case was continued.
The fifth annual St Clair reunion will be held Saturday at Spencer Park in the Trace track south grandstand. B A Kennel of Flora reports ready plans with a basket dinner at noon. Relatives from Illinois Ohio West Virginia and New York expected to attend as old timers share songs speeches and a family record from 1813 to today.
Co. A. Eberlein advertises a cash sale on all ranges and cooking stoves after September 1st. Customers are invited to inspect the assortment and note the promise to close out the stock.
Dennis Uhl won the pony contest ending yesterday with over 103000 votes. Weldon Smith and Eva Dunkin followed, while other finalists dropped out as late ballots shaped a surprise outcome. Uhl, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Uhl, received strong family and friend support to secure a large majority.
H. W. Walter narrowly escaped death when a wall collapsed during razing near the east side of a new building. A keg of beer near the impact diverted the debris, shielding him from serious injury though he suffered a severe scalp wound.
Water rents due September 1 1908 must be paid by October 1 1908 to avoid a 10 percent penalty. J C Sullivan Clerk.
Clinton township Republicans will hold a convention at Clymers on Wednesday evening September 16 at 7 p m. By order of the committee ASA SHIDELER JNO PATTERSON.
A jumble of notices including lost items a gold watch reward, rental offers, sales ads for pianos and hats, wage and job leads, farm loans, and social updates. Mentions J E Larimer Stella Quinn Henry Tucker Stephen Brandensein Narzynski and Anna Baade wedding, with local places and addresses.
Mr and Mrs Frank Walte and their sons returned from a week's auto tour visiting Valparaiso Laporte South Bend Plymouth and other points. They toured the Gunness farm noting many curious visitors with about 5000 people there. At Valparaiso they attended the county fair and saw Warren Sturgeon win two races. The trip used eighteen gallons of gasoline and their fastest time was 106 miles in four hours.
Ten head of fresh cows available for sale in Clymers Indiana. Jersey and Durham breeds. Sale listing from Spring and Wellington.
The county reports thirty two marriage licenses issued in August, three more than June. The last license granted yesterday went to Oscar Hankee of Clinton County and Miss Ellen Friend of this city.
The Georgetown Sunday school picnic is set for Saturday September 5 in Charles Meyers grove on the south side of the river not at the creek mouth. Several schools will attend and a splendid time is hoped for.
Souder family gathering at a summer camp near Lake Cicott involves Paul Souder and the families of Delbert Flynn Dennis Uhl and Genevieve Uhl. The site is noted as a former meeting and feast spot of local Indians.
Ed F. Leanard No 1632 provides coal coke and wood to answer the burning question. The ad lists contact details and offers delivery or pickup options for fuel needs in the area.
Welliston Michigan hosts a land excursion on Tuesday September 1 offering land from six to ten dollars per acre with flexible terms. Free car fare to buyers and maps plus information available. James Reid is the local representative at 2224 Fourth St Logansport phone 700 residence 319.
Insanity proceedings against William Adams halted yesterday due to his mother's death. He remains in the care of his uncle William Gates who promised to prevent further harm until the funeral and until the inquest is held.
The third annual Guy family reunion will be held Sunday September 5 at Spencer Park. Division D of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Market Street M E Church will meet with Mrs. George Cogley at 1619 Smead Street this evening.
D A Gillespie lists saddle horses for hire along with livery and boarding services at 116 12th Street. Phone 302.
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