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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
4
Notice announces an election for two Regents for Fairview Cemetery to be held from 2 to 5 pm on Monday July 6 1908 at the Fairview Cemetery office. Also includes a wanted ad seeking a boy to leave the barber trade at 208 Pearl Street and a note about seven room houses at 1522 Dewey Street.
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Right Eminent Sir Charles Day elected grand commander of Indiana will receive a reception tonight at Maennercher Hall hosted by New Albany Commandery. Leffler damage suit against the Pennsylvania Company for injuries dismissed in Clark circuit court. Leffler died recently at his home north of the city. Walter Floyd Tuley of this city elected to the board of governors of the Friars Club in New York City after twenty years in theatrical business. Mrs. Susan Barton widow of George Barton longtime city resident dies at county asylum aged ninety one. body to Bloomington for burial. E. Henry Meyer dies aged eighty four two miles north of the city. funeral likely tomorrow. A pew trial granted in McNabb vs Louisville and Northern Railway. jury awarded $1,000 but judge deems excessive and orders new trial.
Mr Willie Collins formerly of this city married Miss Carrie Virginia Staloup daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Staloup 1898 East Elm Street last Saturday at Danville Ill The couple departed for Hoopeston where they will reside Collins has lived in Hoopeston for some time The bride has acquaintances here and is regarded as a fine young woman
The Rev. Melvin Putnam of Bedford's Christian Church vows to preach with shirt sleeves rolled up if the weather does not improve. He argues comfortable dress aids physical and mental readiness to deliver gospel truth to men in the community.
Reports say a second gang of pool room operators operates from Fourth and Jefferson streets toward the river’s east, near the Kingston pool room area, with locals now allowed in.
Local authorities in Floyd County and New Albany face scrutiny as decisions impact where a gambling nest may relocate. The stance signals whether the area becomes a dumping ground for Louisville gambling activity and related sports concerns.
A Georgetown general store suffered theft of about six pounds in cash and clothing items including handkerchiefs and neckties. The Southern depot was also entered with several items stolen. Three young men seen in Georgetown last evening are suspects. George Keeley found a bundle of overalls by his blacksmith shop and delivered it to the police.
Sheriff Claude A Sittscon left for the Kingston pool room on the river below the city and warned he will arrest operators if any illegal race gambling is conducted. Prosecuting Attorney G B McIntory said he is ready to prosecute gambling cases and will assist in closing the alleged river gambling room.
Attorney J B James filed three divorce suits alleging cruel treatment. John Featheringill and Minnie Featheringill married May 7 1907 separated June 14 1908 with cursing and false accusations cited and custody sought. Jennie Findley seeks decree from Samuel Findley and child custody. married January 1899 separated June 2 1908. she accuses him of beating her. Florida Maxey seeks divorce from John Maxey. married last February and separated January 16.
At today’s meeting the Board of Works granted contractor W O Sweeney a thirty day extension to repair Ealy street. Lewis A Harbeson resigned from the fire department. Property owners on 819 West Market Street 918 East Spring Street and Ninth and Spring Street were ordered to connect to the sewer. The Pennsylvania company was ordered to open a sewer at Thirteenth and Dover Streets. Sewer contractors were ordered to repair streets again. A local sewer main will be laid in the alley between Elm and Oak streets from Jey to Silver streets at the expense of the property owners.
Three damage suits filed in circuit court by attorney G H Hester for Friesse F Weber Eames Wright and Emsli Peyton allege injuries from a May 17 Highland car crash seeking 3000 damages each.
Indianapolis reports Big Chief Joseph Kealing praises Indiana unity after Fairbanksbacked ticket at Chicago. Democratic chairman Stokes Jackson predicts easy targets for Taft and Sherman in Indiana while gold Democrats and labor leaders align with Bryan. Prohibitionists plan July 4 tour to Ohio and national convention with Sumner W. Hayes as star. Indiana to send 121 delegates to the Denver convention.
The Highland Country Club held a musicale last evening at the club house on Silver Hills directed by Misa Roe Roberts. The program featured trios duets and solos both vocal and instrumental with Edward Gleason Robert Kisk Earl Hedden Mrs John Scott Karl Hedden Miss Sarah McConathy Elsie Hedden Will Hedden and Wilbert Embe among performers. After the program the floor was cleared for dancing and a late car was provided to return city residents home.
The clipped text hints at a feature on liver health and a person named Pigaty of Treable. Details are sparse but suggest a health essay or society note. Further readable context would enable a precise headline and concise summary.
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