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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement from N. A. Business College seeks two young men to work in exchange for tuition credits. Interested applicants are instructed to call the college for details.
Kin Hubbard reports on social events in Indianapolis News style with reminders of health scares and local charges. Notable items include a teen’s recovery from a fire injury, Thanksgiving events, a market fair, a club meeting, medical license grants, church bazars, obituaries, and public notices about school closings and a railroad condemnation damages award.
A court enjoined construction of a track and appointed appraisers. Elizabeth Wysard, 73, widow of John Wysard, died at 35 West Fifth Street after a lingering illness. funeral set for 9:30 tomorrow. A bill to close county and city offices at noon Saturdays from June to September advances in the legislature. ICC ruled in favor of New Albany Furniture Co against three railways, granting equal standing. Police Chief Fess reassigns December patrols. sergeants swap shifts, other officers unchanged.
People traveling and visiting relatives are listed with home towns and destinations. William B Hice returns to Terre Haute from visiting relatives. Guy Fawcett heads to Los Angeles for several months. Mrs Charles Byers returns home from Chicago. Mrs O A Knight travels from Madison after her father’s death. Miss Ethel Robinson returns from Salem visiting family. William Jepkson plans to bring a bride from Kansas. Mrs J F Gebhart attends a church ladies aid meeting. Judge J H Stotsenburg travels to Philadelphia as a delegate. Mr and Mrs G N Bradford leave Zanesville after ten days with local families. Mrs Anna R Glover hosts a bridge club honoring Mrs Minnie Delaplaine. guests include John S McDonald, Charles P Cook, Henry E Jewett, N B Boilvin, James W Danbar.
Major G W Menzies of Evanaville visited the city today rallying Democratic politicians. He was joined by Dr T S Scales of Boonville and Hon J W Spencer of Evanaville. The Third district lacks a senator candidate making it a target for all contenders with nine votes at stake and local Shively sentiment surfacing in parts.
The jury in Louise M. Gloub versus the city of New Albany could not agree after nearly a day of deliberation. Arguments concluded with attorney G H Heater for the plaintiff and City Attorney J H Weathers for the city presenting the case. jurors resumed deliberations before adjourning for the day.
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Mrs Margaret Branham widow of Wesley Branham died last evening at 6 at 1802 East Oak Street after a period of confinement following a fall and prior illness. She is survived by four sons Oliver W Daniel John W Daniel Isaac Daniel Joseph Daniel and a daughter Mrs Mathias Jubautgen. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the residence with Rev Frank Orman Beck of Trinity M E church officiating.
The state failed to convict George Wright charged with violating saloon laws as police testimony carried little weight with juries. Patrolman Huey Starr and Oscar Finch testified they found Wrights Vincennes Street saloon door unlocked on Sunday November 15. The case was submitted to a six man jury and acquitted within moments.
The piece portrays Daniel Walsh of the city as a staunch Democrat and capable candidate for state tax commissioner. It highlights his party loyalty, practical business experience, and local esteem, arguing the governor should appoint him to the tax board for the Third District.
The piece mixes remarks by Mrs Stead and G Bernard Shaw on peace plans and gowns. It notes directoire gowns sold by a conservative merchant and rival claims the importation. A Buffalo reader touts Bucklen's Arsica Salve for cold sores with rapid results.
Trade shifts as England stamp law curbs German goods and American retailers, like Hedden Dry Goods Co, report rising American made Christmas wares and lower prices. Consumers seek durable, sterling marked items and value in home crafts grows with frugal trimming tips for DIY fashion.
A house decorator advises women arranging homes to avoid mixing curtain colors with wall paper, and to prevent opposite carpet colors in adjoining rooms. He suggests not using different papers in rooms with wide archways or folding doors, and to cover carpet seams with a rug when carpets differ, to achieve better results.
Notice requests subscribers to inform the Tribune Company if they do not receive their newspaper regularly and promptly. It mentions Seth phones and Cumberland Sul, Home as part of the contact or attribution.
Representative Leidensticker of Indianapolis will seek a constitutional change to limit voting to citizens who have actually naturalized. The proposal requires two legislative votes and voter approval. Other measures include inheritance tax returns, a negotiable instrument act, and a state primary election bill. The Liberal League plans to oppose county local option moves ahead of the session.
Monon offers nine dollar Chicago round trips for Nov 29 due to the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago. Tickets on sale Nov 9 and 20, Dec 1 3 3 and 4, valid for return through Dec 1. For details call Monon agent H. Katies.
By order of the Floyd circuit court the sale of property in Hoth South and Pabitha South against Robert A Southerend and Mutual Trust is set for Saturday. One third payment at closing, balance over eighteen months with six percent interest, notes secured by mortgage and liens, attorney fees provision, and valuation and appraisement laws apply.
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