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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
1
Thousands rush into the New Albany Indiana outlet as a manufacturers cut price sale promises suits overcoats and pants at half cost. The event runs until stock is exhausted with fresh goods from the tailor and invites early bidding and referrals.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century text questions youth drinking habits. It contrasts drinking young men with children who resist intoxication and notes a passage about grown children named perhaps as Drynkards.
A 1908 round-up notes New Year resolutions and local humor while urging subscription payments. W L Gregory and Son must vacate the stone building by March 1 1908. Rev W H Howerton ends meetings at Taswel with eighteen accessions. Maggie Bradley of Marengo dies after a brief illness.
Members of Oak Camp No. 6407 M W of A met for the first time since the May 1906 fire that destroyed paraphernalia. New officers were elected and meetings set for the first and third Mondays. The hall is in Boyd's new hall. Officers include J E Hawkins W C J T Adkins WA J O Sloan Banker J C Melton Cher M Land Escort C J Rothrock Watchman C E Conn Sentry E G Bosd Dr G B Hammond Managers Dr F G Hammond Dr G B Hammond Camp Physician J L Lewis Chief Forester. Ruth Carr hosted New Year’s Eve gathering with several friends and a program of songs readings and music. A sale ad notes “Everything in the stone building must be sold before March 1 1908.”
The Democratic Mass convention at the courthouse last Saturday yielded a county chairman election and district delegate selections with Zenorites excluded. Reports include pricing on stone building closeout by March 1 1908 and a Women’s Missionary Society program with Fred A Davies as speaker.
J A Blevins and Lulu Highf conducted a simple wedding at Mrs Sarah Hicks home with Rev W H Howerton officiating on Wednesday afternoon January 1. The groom runs a long‑standing Granteburg store and the bride is Martin Tucker’s daughter well known in the county. May their married life be happy as wished by The News and friends.
The Southern Railway announces start of regular passenger trains on the new French Lick West Baden extension beginning Sunday January 6 1908. Low round trip rates from all points will be offered and schedules and rates are available from any Southern Railway agent. A companion note discusses the health resorts and promotes family visits to town for relaxation and shopping on Saturdays.
Announcement lists John A. Wright as a candidate for trustee of Ohio township subject to the Republican primary in 1908. Also notes a Thoroughbred Polled Durham horse for sale at Arthur Yates home mile south of English with terms 100 dollars. Dated 11-29.
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