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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
4
Local sewing work listing from 617 West Maio Louisville Kentucky seeking experienced pants maker to fill position and may offer ongoing gigs and flexible hours for skilled tailor.
G Wilbur Carpenter was arrested on a perjury charge brought by Joseph Grandidier concerning a wage committee dispute in the Amal gamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. The case centers on alleged admissions by Grandidier of selling out to manufacturers, with spokesmen from the union denouncing the claim as investigatory talk and a warrant issued after a notary affidavit.
Kin Hubbard reports in Indianapolis about Christmas visits and local events. Notables include Dr. Pauw Lodge’s Masonica degrees, Indiana teachers’ meeting in Indianapolis, and church and charity gatherings throughout the week. Deaths include Daniel Bromley of Greenville and Mary Virginia Houghton, with funeral details listed.
A list of trustees including Mrs. Leyden and Mrs. Danber among others is named to manage about twenty five thousand dollars left by the late W O DePauw for charitable use.
Mrs. Mary C. Rone of Bedford and Dr. Joseph Schmachel of Vincennes visit friends here. Grace Enos, Martha Enos, and Merl Williams attend a Seymour house party. Clarence Schindler visits Wabash College in Crawfordsville for the holiday.
The New Albany postoffice posted record Christmas week receipts surpassing all prior periods by over a hundred dollars with continued belated package arrivals. The year ends with the largest annual receipts in the office’s history and a notable rise in the registered letter department. Carriers worked through immense mail piles, aided by substitutes, with no complaints about service.
A petition by William Henriott and others to shift boundary lines between New Albany and Georgetown townships to allow a saloon to operate in New Albany was rejected by county commissioners. With two of three members opposing the proposal, the plan was withdrawn and the effort dropped.
Members of Delta Tau Delta fraternity from New Albany and visitors from Ogden Indianapolis Altoona Wilkes Barre attend a holiday dance at Highland Country Club. Patrons and patronesses include Mr Mrs Evan Stotwenburg Mr Mrs Jacob Zipsmeister Mr Mrs Harry Jowett and Mr Mrs Anton Embs.
Two high school basketball games in the New Albany Jeffersonville league Keystones versus Apollo and High School. Admission ten cents. Also a health tip urging Ely's Dream Balm for catarrh and warning against cocaine containing powders or mercury based medicines.
Indianapolis December report shows Lt Governor-elect Frank M Hall blocked from appointing Democratic senate committee members as Republicans push to control committee makeup. Senators Wood Bland and Springer lead the effort with no Democratic consultation. Will host duties shift to Republican caucus next week before convening.
At an adjourned board meeting the Elm Street project from Jay to Silver Street was declared finished by Jefferson County Construction Company and the preliminary assessment toll filed by City Engineer Mann was adopted. Public hearings on January 9 will address final and other proposed improvements and objections from property holders.
The American Magazine announces a new series by William Allen White reviewing progress in honesty in business and politics over the past twelve to fifteen years. White is noted for his influence among leaders of African thought and action, suggesting a substantial amount of new material.
George Marshall arrested by Patrolman Sinex on a charge of stealing 5 from Thomas Duggine. He will be given a hearing today in the city court. A separate note mentions a dangerous appendix operation by a surgeon, and an advertisement extols Dr King's New Life Pills from Chase Enoefel's drug store claiming cures for constipation headache biliousness and malaria.
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