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Newspaper
Logansport Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
8
Raymond Orr suffered a badly lacerated hand when his glove was caught in a circular saw at Western Motor Works yesterday. He was sawing wood wearing gloves. the glove dragged his hand into the teeth, tearing the thumb and finger. A city physician treated the wound. doctors hope the thumb and finger can be saved.
Having sold our business to Farmers Elevator Co. we ask all parties indebted to us to call and settle their accounts. Small Bros Walton.
Classified notice seeks three women for city work with good pay. Address J C Foltz General Delivery Logansport Indiana for application.
Frank Klein relocated his smith shop from 1 Third Street to 516 High Street, changing the business address.
An old Rotherm stand on Broad Way advertises a change of business offering a variety of meats.
Clinton L. Bader former head of the Winamac Bridge Company who had a ten day parole to visit Winnamac returns to Michigan City today as his leave expires. He testified in two court actions on Tuesday and Wednesday and went to Rensselaer Monday to settle business related to the bridge company. His son from Iowa visited Winnamac Monday while Bader spent time with family and friends. A special arrangement was made for an early hearing of the case at issue.
The executive committee of the Farmers National Congress meeting in Chicago on December 7 urged national legislation to expand parcel post and rural education, fund country roads and waterways, conserve soil fertility, distinguish dairy products from imitations, impose a per capita tax and literacy test for immigrants, and support direct election of U S senators while opposing seed distribution by Congress.
Sacramento December seventh report notes a lower house vote on a bill to strip all civil service limits and allow women to hold any elective state office, not just education departments, signaling potential governor title for qualified female candidates.
Senator Joseph W Bailey announces a comeback to harness racing in Lexington Kentucky purchasing a string of light harness horses for next season. Bailey had sold his farm and racers last year after announcing retirement from the Senate per March 4. He visited Lexington, then returned to Washington.
Charges of neglect of duty and inefficiency were filed with the civil service commission against Police Inspector John Wheeler Captain Patrick J. Harding and Chief of Police McWeeny. The charges stem from a fall-
Short items list rental offers for two rooms on Broadway and a third floor flat at Third and North. Wanted horses to board and a good eight room brick house for sale or rent. Medical notices mention a patient in St Joseph hospital near death. Business ads include a grocery and meat shop for sale and a dairy equipment dealer seeking sales help. Community notices urge a Citizens Band concert and dance at Ben Hur hall and Christmas shop promotions from Hal B Smith & Co.
The store announces exclusive agency for a guaranteed set ring maker. The ring comes with a written guarantee that if a stone comes out it will be replaced free or a new ring issued. Customers are invited to buy for themselves or as gifts and to enjoy peace of mind about stone security.
Beginning next week the postoffice will arrange extra service with weighing and stamping windows and tables for wrapping and addressing. Extra clerks will work in mailing departments as needed. The peak Christmas mail period is expected to begin about a week from tomorrow and run through the following week. Last year the office maintained rapid movement through systematic scheduling.
Joseph Roberts, held for the murder of Isaac S. Vogel, convinced police his ring possession claim is true. Authorities found no trace of Vogel's jewels valued at $10,000 in Roberts' flat. Autopsy shows Vogel was struck by a hammer, causing a skull fracture.
The Home for Incurables of Cincinnati sues Thompson Brown Company to recover about 20000 allegedly invested by Mrs Dora C Gallagher while treasurer. Gallagher's Home accounts were found tangled months ago in a Cincinnati Common Pleas Court filing.
The old brick smoke stack at the electric light plant is being torn down after the new 225 foot stack replaced it. The structure contains valuable material to be sold and reused, but its thick old bricks limit the total quantity obtained.
Walter B. Lewis advertises a large shipment of 1912 bicycles and athletic goods at 323 Broadway. He promises the largest stock to choose from at all prices and defies competition for holiday shoppers.
The People’s Store at 412 Market Street offers a large fur assortment from budget to premium. Customers are invited to inspect the inventory and judge quality for themselves, with easy purchasing options available.
Deventer the hatter and furnisher advertises linen handkerchiefs placed in leather wallets as a choice present. Prices are 1.50, 2.00 and 3.00 per half dozen including the wallet.
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