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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
4
Official city paper notes a wanxtep active honest man to travel in Indiana. The candidate seeks steady position with advancement, pays $0 monthly plus expenses, and requires references. Smoking and drinking not allowed. Address Sates Department Parkman Bldg Boston Mass.
Floyd Mounts commissioners invite bids for Pittsburg Cval court house jail and poor asylum for the coming year until 12 o clock Monday September 7. They reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Auditor Jeno T Minner notes August 13 2008. Reward offered in Koobedge farm fruit theft case.
James Burk and family narrowly escaped death when their cottage at 637 West Eighth Street burned after 3 25 this morning. They fled with a few clothes as smoke filled their bedroom and the roof began to cave in. Insured loss about 800 dollars. A second fire at John Klarer’s cafe on Pearl Street caused by spontaneous combustion in rag pile did little damage.
Mr and Mrs August Veit celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Mrs Obrie Hammerlein. They were married August 15 1955 by Pastor Meyers in the German Evangelical church and later hosted a reception at the Veits’ former family home. Mr Veit 72 and Mrs Veit 71 are German natives who came to America in 1856 and 1900 respectively. They voiced gratitude for fifty years of marriage and hope for many more in quiet happiness.
Daily subscription offer from the TRIBUNE and local society updates. Pythagoran Lodge of Masons meets for work in the Maeter Mason's degree. The new Presbyterian church at Sugar Circle was dedicated with an all day basket meeting. Loos Kilman and Mary Elliman remarried by Justice Fogle. Taylor University Ladies Quartet to perform at Jennie DePauw Memorial church. New Albany Eagles preparing to open a new Spring street home next Thursday. Eight year old John Lamimano critically ill with typhoid at Bastlak street. Women mission society meeting postponed to September. Prof. O A. Prosser resigns as county children's guardians president. Rev. Frank Orman Beck elected to fill vacancy.
John Brown of West Second and Spring streets, the oldest member of the Order of Railway Conductors in the city, celebrated twenty five years of membership with a surprise presentation at Pearl and Market Streets. A gold watch charm symbolizing the order was given, with short talks by Capt. Thomas Hanion G Spice and others. Brown began railroading in 1870 as a train boy on the Monon road and joined the order on August 16, 1883.
Ohio Falle Holineas Association wrapped up meetings at Silver Heights camp grounds with strong attendance yesterday and last night. Revenue covered expenses, leaving the group nearly debt free. Officers elected include President Dr. M. F. Gerrish Seymour and Secretary Treasurer E E McPheeters New Albany. Next year’s session is set for August 6 to 14.
At the next board meeting of the school trustees Prof. Charles A. Prosser will receive a one year leave of absence to pursue a special course at Columbia University New York City He earned a university scholarship and a fellowship in the school of philanthropy He is a DePauw graduate and a top educator in the state It is likely Prof Harry E Buerk will be named Prosser’s successor as superintendent with a new principal to be chosen at the same meeting
County Clerk William F. Rooff returns from an eastern trip. Many residents, incl I P Leyden Kate Brauengam Hattie Deeble Blanche McCulloch and others, travel to and from Bloomington Evansville Chicago Indianapolis and New Orleans for visits and family events. A birth, weddings, anniversaries, and a notable cat fugue by Scarlatti weave through this roundup of social notices.
Indiana Democrats plan finance and speaker efforts as Governor Hanly returns to Indianapolis. Thomas R. Marshall attacks Hanly’s administration, while plans emerge for a Kern vice presidential bid and Bryan campaign stops in Terre Haute Evansville and other cities.
Sheriff Claude A. Sittason heads to Cincinnati to fetch George Davie on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Indiana and California officials pursue Davie for alleged windling, with a $3,240 found on him and a $3,280 dispute tied to a grandmother’s will. Mrs. Davis claims the money was inherited and was to fund her business.
Devitt pitched well for Glenwood easing after early trouble as Lawrenceburg fared better with a clean hitting display. Glenwood received solid support from Lloyd Smith and Herper and were favored to meet Taste Yells next Sunday. Final innings show Glenwood in a tight 5 to 4 win with batteries Devitt and Shan O’Hannon Yantz.
Percy Hunter of a negro saloon on State Street is arrested by Chief Fess on four charges. Robert Watson accuses him of assault and battery robbery of 25 and unlawful confinement after 1 am. Albert Banchh also accuses Hunter of provocation. Arraignment set before Jar Fogle amid claims of framing. Dr King Life Pills praise ad ends.
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