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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
4
The notice advertises an August 14 boat trip from Hiawatha landing at 3 30 p m with lunch music refreshments and scenic views under a full moon Tickets cost 15 25 cents Dentists seek more teeth to fix at 223 Pearl Street.
State statistician Mary Stubbs Moore reviews municipal indebtedness across Indiana cities based on the two percent borrowing limit. City Clerk Short’s figures for New Albany show bonded debt at 312,000, with a total debt of 327,000 and school-specific debt changes noted. The article cites multiple cities exceeding limits in 1907 and notes efforts to correct figures and reduce debt, while detailing New Albany’s progress from 1906 to early 1907.
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The New Albany State plans a game at Reccios park in Louisville next Sunday. New Albany Lodge No. 383 of Path Finders hosts an ice cream social tonight at Mies Addie Heckler's East Main street home. The Standard Bearers of Trinity M E church meet tomorrow at 7 30 pm at Miss Francie Krafts 316 Thirteenth street. The German Evangelical church choir offers a Hiawatha excursion tomorrow 3 30 pm from East Third street landing to West Point for a meal and musical program on board.
Alfred Owens passed a worthless 8750 check to buy a $760 valise at John Baer's store and fled. Owens, staying at Hotel Ashland, claimed Seymour as home and flashed a $8500 check later. the hotel clerk alerted management. Police chased leads toward Louisville, while Owens reportedly faces theft charges there for a typewriter.
Mrs. George Loweth Jr of Green Valley Road broke the right wrist near the wrist in a fall outside Police Sergeant John Walte’s residence on East Oak Street. She was aided to a nearby home, where Dr Brigove reduced the fracture after she slipped while stepping into her wagon.
Tom Moore of Rural Route 1 Cooh rap Ga credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing a stubborn instep sore after trying other remedies. He used half a 25 cent box and achieved a perfect cure under the guarantee sold at a local store.
Democratic nominee Thomas R. Marshall warned at the Chautauqua that Floyd County suffers from a long standing rotation in office, where deputies advance to higher posts through party machines. He cited Sheriff and deputy lines, noting insiders like Sitagon, Loesch, Rooff, and Miller as successive successors, fueling public discontent among Democrats and observers.
The J P Villa Co baseball team of Loniaville plans a Sunday trip to George town to take the local Quicksteps. The New Albany Browns seek a Sunday game against Atkins or this city with a new captain and lineup. Call 1288 Home for challenges.
George Ade, Indiana resident and Taft supporter, travels the state as a convention delegate and playwright. He forecasts a Taft victory in Indiana and discusses upcoming campaigns, including Kern's vice presidential notification at the colosseum on August 25. The effort targets 15,000 seats with speeches by Theodore Bell and Kern, followed by Bryan addressing the trust issue.
William Ferreday was arrested on a charge of giving intoxicating liquor to a minor. He pled guilty before City Judge Paris and was fined $20 with $30 costs, in default of payment jailed. Police warned that wine rooms frequented by youths will be broken up and complaints filed for violations.
The Rev. Paul Lawson of Oskaloosa Ia returned missionary has arrived at the Ohio Falls Holiness Association camp grounds on Silver Heights. He will speak on his overseas work this morning and again this evening. Rev H Craig preached earlier today and Rev A M Hills will preach tonight as crowds attend services and many conversions are reported.
The body of Milton Diedrich nine son of Mr and Mrs John Diedrich of 315 West Spring Street was recovered after drowning in the river near Pearetreet Taesday afternoon. Coroner Starr viewed the body and funeral services were held at 10 30 this morning at the family home conducted by Rev Frank T Porter. Interment followed at Silver Creek cemetery Sollereburg. The notice includes an advertisement for Dr Kings New Life Pills at 25 cents.
The new Atkins Chapel near Floyd Knobs in Lafayette township will be dedicated Sunday August 23. Rev J P Roberts of Indianapolis will lead the dedicatory service with United Brethren ministers assisting. Owned by the United Brethren congregation, it is the third church on the site since the group organized many years ago. Pastor Rev J M Oeborn will continue to serve and participate in the ceremonies.
Frederick Niermeier aged fifteen son of Mr and Mrs Veit Niermeier of 1401 State street died at St Edwards hospital at 2 16 this morning from peritonitis after illness began ten days ago His condition initially suggested appendicitis but surgery was not performed The body was taken home and funeral services are set for next Saturday at 2 30 PM from St Marys Catholic Church where he was a member
The Board of Public Works of New Albany will hear remonstrances August 2 at 10 a.m. on assessments for East Eleventh Street from Spring Street North curb to Culvertson Avenue. The preliminary assessment roll lists owners and amounts. additions may be made at the hearing. Attest: Clerk.
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