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Logansport Reporter from Logansport, Indiana • Page 8

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LOGANSPORT DAILY REPORTER, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 5, 1896. Peaches 24c pound at Foley's. Perfumery, ---Keystone Drug Store Owens Mocha and Java- -Roth' mel. We dress your poultry. to orderDelicatessen.

New things in scarf pins and link. buttons. -Ben Martin. J. W.

Blackford went to Monticello today on business. Attend the minstrel at St. Joseph hall Feb. 17th and The petrified body will be at 320 Market street the' balance of this week. Grand scenic and eleotric' prodaction of "Faust" at the opera house.

tonight, Otto's finest shoes are well known. All best style ladies, $2.85, former price $4 and $5. George Shanaban, of Kankakee, has returned home after spending a week in the city. Wanted -Cook immediately, ing but first-clasa-need North Street House. Prof, Marco, will give a violin solo 30 connection with Rev.

Percival's lecture Friday night, Feb. 7th. The health officers report two cases of scarlet fever in the family of Mrs. Driver on Fifth street. great.

drama, "Faust," with full acenic and mechanical effects, at the opera house tonight. If your oil does not barn good, change burners and wick, try Perfection oil and you will well plessed. rent house, corner 14th and Wright streets, by A. Sutton 610 Broadway or 218 6th street. Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Sutton returned this afternoon from New Orleans, after a three weeks' tour in the south. Walter Closson, the cigar dealer, has completed extensive improvements to his residence property on Sycamore street.

Jack Darmond-and Ed Poppleton, noted 6shermen of the Star City, are the guests of John J. Hildebrandt, the plumber. St. George Commandry, Knights of St. John, give a minstrel at St.

Joseph ball Feb. 17th and 18th. Attend and have a good time. The Rev. Percival's lecture will be given at the Broadway Presbyterian church, Friday evening, Fob.

7th, at 8 o'clock. Sabject: "4A Man's a Man for a 'That." Scotch songs will be sung. traveling man while alighting from a bus in front of the Murdock, this morning, slipped and fell face downward in the mud. When he finally waded ont he presented anything but his former appearance. Solid shop eboes: for shop men, 98c, lace, congress and buckle, at Otto's sample sale.

$8 Mackintosh6s. $4.98. THE STERLING, 307. Fourth St. Death of Wm.

Orwin. Local News. Wm, Orwin, of Clay towasbip, died at his home yesterday evening at 4:30 of Bright's disease. Mr. Orwin was eighty-five years old and has resided in this county for the last twelve years having moved bere from Virginia, He was widely known through.

out the country. The funeral will occur tomorrow at eleven -o'clock at the Bethel M. E. church, Rev. Smith officiating.

The funeral cortege will leave the house at 10 a. m. Special Mackintosh THE STERLING, 307 Fourth st. Ludus Laborque Club. Cora Britton, of Melbourne entertainod the Ludue Laclab last evening in a very manner, About twenty.

people were present, and and dancing were the chief of the evening. Refreshwere served. Death of Mra. Baldwin. Mrs.

Eva Baldwin, the wife of Ira Baldwin, died last evening at 9:30 at their home on. Twelfth street. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the residence, Interment at Anoka. $8 Mackintoshes $4,98. THE STERLING, 307 Fourth St.

THE MODERN: INVALID Has tastes medicinally, in. keeping with other luxuries. A remedy must. be pleasantly acceptable in form, purely wholesome in composition, truly benefical in effect and entirely free from, every objectional quality. If really ill he consults 8.

physician; if constipated he uses the gentle family laxative Syrup of Figs. anteed by B. F. Koseling, "No To and sold and roar KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Of the Fourth District Hold Their Annual Convention. State Officers and Two Hundred Delegates Present, Elaborate Banquet to be Served Tonight.

This is a great day for the Knights of Pythias of the Fourth district, who are holding their annual: convention in this city, participated 10 by all the. lodges of Cass, Carroll, Clinton, White, Newton and Jasper counties. More than two hundred delegates are in attendance from the various lodges, and the following grand officers of the state: C. F. S.

Neal, grand chancellor, Lebanon; Frank Bowers, keeper of records and seale, Indianapolis; Wm. Morse, grand master, of exchequer, Frankfort; Erastus Peacock, grand prelate, Rensselaer, and U. B. Hunt, grand instructor, Richmond. The Kuights met in the lodge hall this afternoon at 2: o'clock, Depaty Grand Chancellor Geo: Barron presiding, for instructions from Grand Instructor U.

B. Hunt. At this evening's meeting 8 team from. Bridge City and Apollo lodges will confer the rank of page and Knight, after which an elaborate banquet will be served in the lodge rooms for the Knights and their families. The local lodges have made every possible arrangement.

for the welfare and entertainment of the visiting members. Today's convention W88 marked by one of the most largely attended and successful meetings in the hie-. tory of the order. GRAND JURY'S TURN. E.

Closson Indicted for ing Dangerous Weapons, Was Too Promiscuous With His Little Goa. The grand jury, at its recent segsion, returned an indictment against E. D. Closson for drawing dangerous weapons, which action te farther proof that that body performed its with an impartially which will bardly meet with Mr. Closson's approval.

The circumstances are still fresh in the public's mind. A few weeks ago city electric light workmen were engaged in digging a hole in front of Mr. Closson's residence for a pole, when the irate owner appeared on the scene: armed with double barreled shotand it is alleged threatened to gun annibilate the laborers if they persisted in the attempt to erect a pole. Mr. Closson, needless to say, 1788 victorious for the time being, but his victory was short lived and rather dearly bought.

It is claimed that the gun was not loaded -and it is not at all probable that the gunnor had the least intention of harming ady one. A RAVING MANIAO. Creates a Scene on the Streets Guarded and Tied Hand and Foot. Jerry Cornell, a well known farmer of Adams township, became violently insane yesterday sad. was taken to Long Cliff.

His struggles were go violent that his hands and feet were. tied and he WAS driven to town today under a strong guard. Application was made for his admission to the jail but Sheriff Adams said that the proper place for. Cornell was at Long Clit, During the delay at the court hourt house he raved and shouted till a large WAS attracted by: the unusual scene. Cornell was confined to the asylum once- before, but was released two years ago.

as cared. At the time of his Bret attack be was seized with the belief that he. could kill his child and bring it to life again. As he showed an' inclination to test the matter, he was placed: in the asylum. Legal Paper.

A young lady is canvassing among the lawyers for subscriptions to. a publication of transfers and legal matters which she proposes to issue daily if subicient encouragement: is given. Fell Down Stairs. Pat Dolan, Pan Handle ahopman, accidentally fell down stairs last right and was quite badly by the fall; $8 Maokintoshes $4 98. TEN STABLING, 307 Fourth 8L PLENTY OF TAKERS.

Bids Received For Nearly Four Times the Amount Of Bonds Which Unole. Sam Offers. Special to the Reporter: Chicago, Feb. treasury department announces that there have been received. 3,707 bids for bonds, aggregating $380,232,500, ranging in price from par to 119 and 8 fraction.

A. N. K. MURDERED IN BED. Richard Klattke Kills His Family and Himself.

Special to Daily Reporter. Chicago, Feb. Richard Klattke, a Chicago carpenter, being unable to get work, went bome in a fit of despondency last night, and killed -his aged father and mother, his wife and three children, while they. were sleeping in their beds. He then killed himself.

A. N. K. INDIANA TO TEXAS, One Legged Lad Makes the Trip Without Money. Quietly Disappeared From Home Last September, Vain Search by His Anxious Parents.

There is much rejoicing in the family of G. Coppock, of Anoka, over news from runaway son. Three years ago Mr. Coppock was employed in the Pan Handle shops here and his son, Carl; a bright lad of thirteen, was in the habit of carrying his father's dinner to the shops trips noon be was run down by a train apd at hour. On one of his daily.

so badly. injured that his right leg was amputated above the knee. Upon his recovery Mr. Coppock and family removed. to a farm near Anoka, where they have since Carl had been fitted out with wooden leg and assisted sa much.

88 possible about the farm. In the early part of last September he captured John Boley, a half-witted fellow: who had escaped from the poor farm and returned him to the proper authorities. He was given an order for a small amount of money for his trouble and.a day or two later, started for Logansport to cash game. He failed to retarn home, and from that time Mr. Coppock made diligent search for the missing boy.

All efforta were unavailing, however, and hope of finding him had been given up by his parents when a letter was received Saturday from the runaway 500. It was dated at an obscure town in Texas and conveys: little information other than that the writer is proprietor of a small notion store and doing fairly well. He writes that Tom Clark, a former Logansport boy, is with him, but to explain why he disappeared 80 quietly, and failed to inform his parents. It is hard to conceive how a niless youngster of sixteen, with only one leg, could get to Texas, but the fact that young Coppock did it and is prospering, is evidence that he bas plenty of pluck and the "ability to make money. A recountal of his experiences in reaching the Lone Star state, would be of interest.

Special Mackintosh Sale. Ladies mackintesbes in. black or blue, long circular double cape, plaid lining, guaranteed fast colors, regular $8. value. Special sale price, $4.98.

THE STERLING, 307 Fourth street, Funeral of Mrs. Morehart. The funeral of the late Mrs. hart will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, at the residence of B. W.

Booth, of East Broadway. Petrified Woman Petrified Woman Taken out of your well by John J. Hidebrandt, the Fourth street plumber, day; Special Mackintosh Sale. THE STERLING, 307 Fourth st. Miss Dollie Stargeon will entertain a number of her little friends this evening in honor of her.

twelfth birthday. Weather Report. Rain or snow tonight and Thurs- CLOSING ARGUMENT. Lengthy Pleas Being Heard in the Leffel Case, Will Go to the Jury. About 5 O'clock.

Other Court Items of General 'Interest. The trial of Arthur Leffel 0c- cupied the attention of the court all day yesterday and in order to finish the case night session was held. The days proceedings were devoid of special interest with. the evidence of Jobnson'e testimony which was damaging to the accused. He testified that the- defendant came to the store.

on two different occasions and endeavored to induce him to sign a statement: that he, A. P. Leffel, did not purchase any parie green at the store a short time previous to the poisoning of the stock. Mr. Johnson testifed that he did: gell 8 quantity of paris green, bat could not swear positively that the defendant W28 the The defense submitted testimony showing that the defendant's reputation was good, and 8 number of witnesses testified this morning in rebuttal.

Attorney Jenkines appeared for the state. and W88 followed by Judge D. E. Chase for the defense. Lawyer Mahoney will plead for the defendant and Prosecutor Hale will close for state.

The case will go to the jury. about, 5 o'clock sad it 'is thought that a verdict will be reached tonight, WILL PROBATED. The will of the late Joseph Grosenmeyer has been probated. By the terms of the instrument, Mrs. Grusenmeyer.

is bequeathed $500 and one lot in Taberville, for the term of her life. 'At her death the lot reverts to deceased's granddaughtere, Frances Rife and Josephine O'Neal; Sarah Grace is bequeathed. $1,000, John Grusenmeyer $500, Josephine Butts, a daughter, $500, and Clara Miller, 8. daughter, $500. ceased' farm in Washington township in directed to be sold and the proceeds used in the payment of bequests and legacies.

James A. West has been admitted to practice law at the Cass county bar. In the matter of the estate of Hampton C. Booth; current report filed and approved. Catherine Graham has filed a suit against Jas, Cree and Thomas Flinn to collect a note.

In the matter of the guardianship Of Charles M. Harvey; current port fled and approved. A grand jury indictment for adultery, is pending against Henry Suters and Louisa Whaley. Mary Steinman, administrator of the estate of Henry Steinman, filed her final report yesterday. Attorney Quincy Myers is at Winamac today on connected with the Hendee ditch case.

Samuel G. Thomas yesterday filed bond and was qualified 88 administrator: of the estate of Thomas, John Davis, guardian of the minor heirs to the estate of Charles Barvey, filed his current report yesterday. Caroline T. Kinzie has been sppointed administratrix of the estate of the late Alexander Reed. Bond $4,000.

Permission WAS Peter Mertz, yesterday, 85 administrator: of John W. Davis' estate, to sell the reality of the estate. William Levi was yesterday given judgment on a note against Andrew Jones, by the non-appearance of the later. The jadgment was set aside at the request of the plaintiff. A.

C. McClung and company, through Attorney George. W. Walters, have fled 3. complaint to collect bill of $125 alleged to be: due for holiday goods sold David Net in October last.

A restraining order was granted yesterday by Judge Lairy to prevent County Treasurer Keeling and Auditor Powell from collecting owned taxes alleged to be due on property by Mary J. Winfeld and William Powell, till the case bas been de cided. Grand jury indictments have been returned against John Nett, J. Neft and Edward Parmeter, Jesse Wallace, George Wallace, Jasper Long, Albert Wallace, indicted for dieturbing a religious meeting at the St. Paul church in Waskington towaship during recent services.

John B. Smith is attorney for plaintife. $8 Maokintoshes $4.98. regular $8. mackintosb in blue or black, long circular, double cape.

Plaid lining guaranteed fast, colora, special sale price 14.98. TEL STERLING, 307 Fourth street, For One Week! COMMENCING Saturday, Feb. 1st We Will Have a Special Sale On Boy's Shirt Waists Every laundered Shirt Waist in our house, no natter what the price was, goes in this sale at 50 cents, including the Mothers Friend. All unlaundered Waists go in this sale at 10, 25, If you are contemplating a trip, stop in and price our telescopes and valises. We will save you 25 per cent.

WM. GRACE CO, WHITE HOUSE. CLOTHIERS and FURNISHERS. 316 MARKET ST. List your property with me for sale or rent and I will advertise it so that you will be sure to secure purchaser or a -A.

J. Sut. ton, Real Estate Agent, 610 Broadway. THE $2.98 SALE IS OFF So far as choice of any pair of shoes in the house is concerned. But we still have 8 great: many pairs of fine shoes worth $4.00 and $5.00 that we will sell at $2.98.

Don't miss these bargains. ing, 412 Broadway. Pilling's $2.98 shoe sale has been a decided success. And that is proof that it do as you advertise. We still have a great many bargains.

Don't fail to call and see as. -Pilling, the shoe man, 412 Broadway. The New 1896 Columbia bicycles have arrived. All are requested to call and see the gems of perfection in bicycle construction. LINC W.

PILLING, 412 Broadway. Shoes and Bicycles. CLEVENGER BROS. Real Estate Agents, SPRY BUILDING. A few bargains in oity and farm property: 10 acres highly improved, mile south on Burlington pike.

A big bargain. House and lot on west Broadway; good location; a snap: Price, $1,500. 1 lot on Horney street; price $50. 60-acre farm, three miles north 'of city, 1 $2000. 2 lots on cast Market street, price ouch, $450.

ton, 2 atory house large lot and and good house: all in lot in the city, of Tip good repair; for trade or sale. Price $850. 1 lot on Clifton avenue, price $75.: Many other pieces of property in all parts of the city. Call and get prices. -THEFirst National Bank Of Logansport, Ind.

CAPITAL A. J. MURDOCK, PRESIDENT, W. W. Ross, CAREER, J.

F. BROOKMEYER, ASST. CASHIER. DIRECTORS: A. J.

Murdock, W. H. Bringhurst, E. S. Rice, Dennis Ubl, B.

F.Y Yantis, F. M. Harwood, Banking in all its Departments promptly and Safety carefully done, Customers and Stockholders sought Strong for." Reserve Fund Maintained. SAVE YOUR: MONEYL An Extraordinary Offer! and Bargains in' Ciry Property. gave your reut and terme: buy All a hove.

of Homes to secured trade on for esay city property or merchandise Call Sexy on Block, Logansport, Ind. M. M. GORDON, Mardi Gras, February 17 and 18. The rate of oue fare for the round trip will be made via the Queen Crescent.

Route from Cincinnati, February 14th to It is the only line running solid vestibuled. trains; the only line making twenty-four hour. schedule from Cincinnati, and twenty-five: hours. from Louisville. It is ninety miles.

shortest from Cincinnati to the south. A trip over the Queen Crescent to the quint and intensely. interesting city by the Gulf made to includes visit during the Mardi. Gras season is delightful from the start to finish. For further information call on or address: Chas.

Zell, D. P. Cincinnati, 0. W. A.

Beckler, N. P. A. 111 Adams street, Chicago, Ill. C.

Baird, T. P. Detroit, Mich. W. W.

Dunpavant, T. P. Cleveland, 0.. W. C.

Rinearson, Gen'l Pase'r Ag't, Cincinnati, 0. Six Excursions To the Sunland of the World: The Plant system of railways and steamship lines announce the completion of the, arrangements for six. sions from Port Tamps, to Jamaica. The sailing dates sre. January.

17th and 31st, Jebruary 14th: and 28th, and March 13th, and 27th. Low rate round trip. tickets. can be parchased and everything possible: arranged to make: the trips enjoyable for all. Pullman vestibule sleepers, from.

St. Louis, Cincinnati, Evansville and Nashville through Port Tampa over the Plant System without change, operated on. Fast Limited trains, and round trip. tourists' tickets, from all coupon offices in the northwest and west can be procured through to Port Tampa over the. same line.

To avoid any confusion sleeping 1 1 1 1 1 car reservations and on ships 'be made in advance. Any additional information: as to rates, schedules, sailings and literature on Florida and Jamaica will be furnished on application to. Li. A. Bell, Western: Passenger Agent, 312 Marquette Building, Chicago.

Mamma eats a Cascaret, baby gets the benefit Cascereta makes mother's milk wildly, purgative. Mies avenue, borque charming young music pleasures ments SCOTT. E. PRICE, Special Agent: Red Men's Fraternal Accident and Eagle Life Associations, OF AMERICA. West State St.

Logazaport, Indians. L. G. PATTERSON, Has opened a FIRE sod ACOIDENT In 'sarance office: at .410 up 1 stairs, and solicits a abare of the public None but Arst-class companics represented, BUY: YOUR. OVERCOATS OP J.

GRACE..

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