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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
New Albany public schools will open Tuesday September 8. Special examinations will be held at the high school building at 4 AM Saturday September 5 for those entering New Albany schools or seeking to remove delinquencies in graded and high school work.
Floyd County Indiana Commissioners invite bids for Pittsburg Coal for the court house jail and poor asylum for the coming year. Bids close September 7. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Auditor Julian T Miller dated August 13, 1908. Also mentions Corydon Fair attractions and a dental ad at 225 Pearl Street.
During summer vacation the Tribune invites subscribers to receive a daily letter from home. The service costs 10 cents per week and will be mailed to the recipient’s address.
A small attic fire at John Sullivan’s West Eighth street residence triggered a telephone alarm. Trustees of Kinnardsville Christian Church plan repairs after a recent lightning strike. John G Elvin, of this city, elected a regatta judge for the Sr. Sonia Power Boat Association event at Alton on August 22. County board of education to meet September 7 to set township school openings. New Albany township schools likely to open September 14. Philip Kohl and John P Hagsenstad, arrested by Chief Fess and Sergeant Wallon on a provoke charge, pleaded not guilty and released on bond. Mrs. William Carson seeks Edward Careen and children in Fort Worth. relatives have not heard from them in years. Pennsylvania Company upgrades on Court avenue in Jeffersonville fuel speculation of a future electric line. Bricklayers start West Main Street improvements. concrete work to finish in about thirty days, traffic to resume as areas complete. Seymour Brownstown Construction Co forms to build a 12 mile electric railway between Seymour and Brownstown. Indianapolis and Seymour investors involved. right of way work next week. Seymour ordinance pending for city entrance. The electric feeder line would connect to Indianapolis.
The Rev. Stephen Donaghue rector of St Michael Catholic church Bradford Harrison county died at 3 AM after a brief illness. A Jeffersonville resident before priesthood he was ordained June 4 1897 and had led several parishes over eleven years. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Special train to Corydon departs on August 27 and 28 offering a round trip fare of 1.90 dollars. The service invites travelers seeking a brief excursion with affordable travel.
Dear Sir I note in Monday's issue you listed officers for the Ohio Falls Holiness Association as elected for the ensuing year. they are practically the same as last year with minor board changes. The directors remain Gerrish Seymour Green Jeffersonville E E McPheeters New Albany James Louisville Norton New Albany Martin New Albany Hart Westfield NJ. officers elected President Green Jeffersonville Vice President Martic New Albany Secretary-Treasurer Gerrish Seymour Superintendent Norton New Albany. Next meeting August 5 to 15 1909. See the Races at Corydon Fair.
Mrs Jane Robinson widow of William B Robinson longtime city resident died last night at St Edwards hospital after hip fracture complications. She aged 82 was born in Eastern Tennessee and lived 56 years in the city before joining Wesley Chapel. Survived by sons Charles W Robinson and Rachel Robinson. Funeral tomorrow at 3 30 from Charles W Robinsons 719 East Elm Street with Rev Frank T Porter officiating. burial Fairview cemetery.
Ellen Rickman files suit against Western Union Telegraph Company seeking 100 damages claiming a telegraph sent July 17, 1908 to Mrs. O. R. Davin at 4224 Chambera Street Cincinnati was not delivered. Attorneys Jewett & Jewett represent the plaintiff.
A regional editorial critiques Democratic and Republican spending, arguing that the state’s finances improved under Republican rule. It contrasts past “fees” and salaries with modern collections, noting costs of revenue collection have fallen. The piece ends by promoting the Corydon fair set for August 24–28, 1908.
The Bethel Baptist Association gathered at the Baptist Tabernacle with Floyd Clerk and Washington counties represented. Rev E T Poulsen opened at 10:30, James W Biggert gave the welcome, and Eben G Vick delivered the introductory sermon. Afternoon sessions named committees and talks on the aged minister's home education and home missions. Evening program featured presentations on BLP U work Christian stewardship and foreign missions. The convention resumes tomorrow at 9 a.m.
The 49th annual Corydon Fair runs August 24 through 28 featuring community exhibits rides and competitions. Local organizers invite residents to enjoy music shows food vendors and family activities across the four day event.
Will Hays returns from Chicago and declares Indiana must have the best orators. James Sherman, vice presidential candidate, to be sent. Thirty-Cent clubs expand in counties, with funds flowing toward Oklahoma for Democratic support. Bryan and Norman Mack to visit Kern in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne hosts campaign kickoff August 26 with James E. Watson. Farmers rally near Brook on George Ade’s farm slated for September 39.
The Knights of Pythias restored John A Hinsey of Chicago to full rights after seven years of expulsion over a half million embezzlement claim. Indictments were quashed and civil suits dismissed. a Boston encampment vote gave him restoration by 19 votes. Also notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve testimonial and Corydon Fair dates.
James O. Adama of Jeffersonville and Miss Emma Tribbey were married at the Presbyterian manse in Jeffersonville by Rev J. Hawk. The couple, living apart since, plan to set up at 327 Galt Street. Adama is a harnessmaker from the city. Tribbey is the daughter of the late Frank M Tribbey.
John W Kern Democratic vice presidential nominee arrives in Milwaukee with Indianapolis delegation and Mayor Rose for Wonderland park address. Thousands of Milwaukee Democrats attend the Rose club event as Kern speaks on August 20 19th century reporting notes the outing was part of a party rally.
Special train departs for Corydon at 8 30 a m and returns at 7 25 p m on August 27 and 28 providing a short excursion by rail through local service.
Everybody's Magazine sets an oral trial format with an advocate for the prosecution and one for the defense. George W Critchfield opens with charges against Castro under the Monrose doctrine, while Calvin B Brown argues Castro as a patriot. Corydon Fair August 24 28.
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