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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
Washington notes for Thursday June 18 forecast a cooler day tomorrow for Indians with pleasant conditions. The official city paper lists a temperate outlook and lighter temperatures ahead.
The ad promotes a durable Edison Phonograph record at 35 cents sold by Cerf's Jewelry and Novelty Bazar at 209 Pearl Street near Main. It also notes sale items from Wilson Photograph Gallery with affordable reprints and negatives exchange. Turner and Lyle advertise Penny Photo Men near Kremer’s store opposite the post office. The date line references June 19.
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New Albany Lodge to meet tonight and convention news to follow on pages two and three. The One Hundred Fifty-ninth Indiana regiment plans a July 4 reunion at Bloomington. Company O recalls its Spanish American War service. A new AC street lamp test starts soon on Main and Spring Streets. Isabel Crandall funeral held at Second Presbyterian Church, with burial at Fairview. John Wolfe, 52, dies after a paralytic stroke. he leaves a wife and children.
Lena Wagner files for divorce from Leo Wagner after a marriage on February 27, 1900 and separation since November 20, 1907. She alleges cruel treatment including that he struck her and choked her. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Stotsenburg and Weathers.
Edgar Rickmeyer visits Pittsburg. George A. Newhoues Sr. returns from four weeks in New York City. J Raymond Tindall of Indianapolis and Miss Mary Anns Dietz marry last night. Miss Myra LaCrone of Muncie visits Miss Minnie Boyer. Mrs. Thomas O. Smith returns from Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. C. G. Balthis of Marengo travels via Campbellaburg after Epworth League. Miss Irma and Minnie Trinler of Rutherford head to Yellowstone Park, visiting Edon Connor. Herman Smith improves from nervous prostration. Miss Rath Sapinsky returns from Wellsley College for summer with her parents. Mrs. Charles Earl Currie of Louisville travels to visit aunt Mrs. R. P. Maio in Greenville. Dr KE. A Severinghaue named delegate to international Sunday school convention in Louisville with office hours June 18–23. Maude Lemmon and Helen Ridley depart for St Louis for Maurice Ridley–Tot Williams wedding. Philip Scharf and Clara Sacrey wed in Jeffersonville and will live in the city. Miss Harriet Marshall from University of Michigan and Miss Hester Marshall from DePauw return home for summer. Miss Charlotte Kennard of East Elm trips to Columbus, Ohio and Lincoln, Neb., then Seattle. Clyde Norton and Miss Pearl Milee wed in Cincinnati and plan to reside at 1400 East Market Street. Stella Kierner returns from Tudor Hall to Nasean Farm for summer. After term, Stella visits Linton, Indiana with sister Mrs August Knoefel and family.
A reader recalls nine years ago near Millgrove Indiana how constant fatigue nearly ended life. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters and one bottle restored strength and vitality, ending a near-fatal decline.
Ellen Dempster widow of James Dempster died at her 1117 Shelby street home after a five week illness from old age. At eighty two she leaves seven living children, twenty four grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Mt Tabor church at two o'clock.
The twenty-first annual Ohio Falls Holiness Association camp meeting runs August 7 to 16 at Silver Heights grounds with a July 4 all day event led by Rev. J W Hughes. A preliminary session begins August 4. New leaders include Rev A M Hille Rev R H Craig and Rev L Miller Williams. Music directed by A F Ingler and Versa Hyman. The association reports sound finances and grounds improvements predicting strong attendance.
The funeral of F Alexander Receveur formerly county treasurer was held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Lafayette Township. He died by hanging in his barn yesterday amid long financial worries and mental distress. Coroner W L Starr issued a verdict of death by self harm.
Walter B. Creed presides at Creedmont Silver Hill home as the Indiana Retail Hardware Dealers Association plans its next convention in Indianapolis. Executive committee includes Fred Bartholomew Michigan City M W Coate Kokomo Harvey Trueblood Washington and Herman Babbis Lafeyatte. Officers named Fred Bartholomew first vice president M L Corey secretary Obpries E Hall treasurer.
The New Albany Commercial Club visited the Jeffersonville government depot with Col. George Roblin guiding over fifty members. They toured departments, viewed the vast facility, and enjoyed refreshments in Roblin's office. President Adam Heimberger praised the host and several members spoke before the group departed for home.
The Republican primary on Thursday June 25 1908 will run from 1 to 8 pm at multiple wards in the city and New Albany township with specific addresses listed. Voters must be 21 by November election and urged to attend. M Bert Thurman chairs the county committee with Oscar O Baber as secretary.
Knights of Fythias Rowena Lodge 28 to consider relocating from Castle Hall to Vincennes street. Members favor eastern city quarters. Meeting called by Chancellor Commander G. K. Seymour and keeper W. H. Ratof f today for vote.
Personal reminiscence fragment mentions a health treatment called Arnica Salve and a vague reference to Monona. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or events to form a full news item.
Indiana notes the Chicago convention features Rudolph Leeds of Richmond the youngest delegate and W R McKeen of Terre Haute the oldest. The piece lists other Hoosier attendees inclining Taft supporters and remarks on Captain Harry S New’s lengthy opening address. It covers ticket counts, arrivals, and Indiana’s strong turnout.
Notice announces the Republican primary in Floyd County Indiana on June 26 1908 from 1 to 8 pm to select county and township tickets for November. Voting places to be announced later. chair Oscar O Baper secretary. Also ad copy for Dr King's New Life Pills and old newspapers for sale.
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