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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
Washington dispatch reports March 5 that tomorrow will bring colder conditions for Indiana with rain expected. The update appears in the official city paper dated Thursday March 6, noting the forecast for the state and surrounding areas.
Charles Hauswald is named administrator of Joseph Garretaon's estate. Carrie Viola Duncan qualifies as executor of George T Duncan's estate with a $4000 bond. The Harrison County Telephone Company holds its annual stockholders meeting Saturday at Elizabeth. Friendship Lodge Knights of Pythias elects Joseph Hauss keeper of records and seal following Cecil Lloyd's death.
Judge G Boardwill of the Commercial Club reports the Indiana railroad commission has sustained shippers complaints of discrimination in freight rates by the Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company the Southern and the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway companies. A complaint was filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Adam Heimberger president of the Commercial Club led the appeal to the Indiana Rail Road Commission to expedite state action.
Democrats in New Albany criticize the county primary ballot printing done in a Louisville nonunion shop. Party members suspect the central committee distrusts party organs or doubts local paper capability. A union labor supporter calls the move a serious setback for Democratic papers.
Emile Matthews of New Britain Conn and Edythe G Brown of this city married at the bride’s parents home 822 Pearl Street observed by relatives and friends. Rev J H Carnea officiated. They plan to move to Dayton Ohio this evening at 6. Matthews works as traveling salesman for Bickel Corset Company New York City Central States territory.
Ebolee Wilson files suit in the circuit court seeking 10000 damages for injuries alleged from a February 11 1908 incident at Mitchell when he says a conductor violently ejected him from a train. He claims a compound fracture of the right knee cap a head wound and bruises plus humiliation. Paris Trusty and Stotsenburg Weathers attorneys for the plaintiff.
A teething syrup labeled Aigs WinesLow Spormina claims to soothe gums ease pain cure wind colic and relieve diarrhoea in children. The product is stated as guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act with a June 80 1906 date and serial number 1098.
The New Albany Commercial Club elected new directors James W. Dueber 8. W. Newberger Henry L Meinhards W. A Hedden and R M Boardman for the coming year. Officers named are President Adam Heimberger First Vice President Louis Hartman Second Vice President J Sapinsky Treasurer George Herbet and Secretary Judge George B Cardwill.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says the pills improved his stomach liver and bowels and promises a refund if not satisfied at Knoefel's drug store in Ohae. The offer claims health gains and a money back guarantee with a 250 price.
Five diamond rings valued at over 300 were lost by Mrs Arthur Ross of 513 State Street and recovered by Constable John R. Webb. The jewelry, tied in a handkerchief, was found on the street and returned after Webb checked a lost notice in the Tribune. Mrs Ross expressed great joy at the recovery.
Peter Leaf pleaded guilty before City Judge Paris to selling liquor to a minor and was fined 20 dollars plus 30 dollars costs. Samuel Harper, arrested on drunk and disorderly charges, was fined 11 dollars and jailed by Judge Paris. Mrs Harper plans to swear out a peace warrant.
Mica Mary Bott remains at home on Union Street. Everett Gordon plans a trip tonight to St Louis to visit his brother Fred N. Gordon. Mrs. Riley M. Herthel of DePauw visits Mr. and Mrs. Homer Herthel at 416 West Seventh Street. Walter Marsh, son of John Marsh, returns from Buenos Aires to visit his father. Engagement announced between Effie Long and George Erdman Jr for this spring wedding. Mrs. H L Graf hosts at Hickory Heights for daughter Florence Graf. attendees include Mrs. A M Newhouse Jr and many others.
A battered OCR fragment hints at a newspaper carrier service and daily home delivery. It mentions the Albany Evening Star and morning pages, suggesting a routine distribution or subscription note.
Mr E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine endorses Booklen Arnica Salve saying it cures piles chapped hands and old sores without scarring. The product is sold at Chas D Knopfels drug store.
A large Floyd county based support bloc backs Charles W Miller for governor at the Indianapolis Republican state convention. Delegates tallied show Miller leading in Northern Indiana and strong in the Tenth to Twelfth districts, with Watson’s strength fading. Analysts predict Miller will likely win the nomination, aided by district loyalties and regional backing.
On March 7 at the YMCA the Southern Indiana championship will be decided between Bedford HS and New Albany HS. Bedford seeks a third straight title but admits a key player was injured in the latest game. New Albany has matched Bedford’s success and even beat them on Bedford’s floor. The second game pits Patterson-Davenport or a Louisville team against an opponent, with a lineup listed for New Albany.
Cyril Scott stars in The Prince Chap as a strong cross country rider. Herman and Hans Schumann Heink, sons of a famed singer, pursue grand opera studies. John E Henshaw and May Ten Broeck debut a new musical comedy with a genuine plot titled The Hummers. The page announces further details.
In Indiana the Anti-Saloon League reports February remonstrances banishing saloons in Greenfield Bluffton Frankfort Auburn Valparaiso Kendallville and ten county townships. GOP leaders including Tomas Taggart discuss governor hopefuls while Col J R Fesler notes G A R gains and finances.
The Harvester nears a high water mark at public auction at $9,000. Manager McGraw aims to raise Fred Tenney’s stolen base record from sixteen in 1907 to thirty-two in 1908. Willie Keeler is rumored the wealthiest baseball figure, with assets between $100,000 and $200,000 mainly in Brooklyn real estate. Joseph B. Widener sends El Cuchillo to France for the year’s premier steeplechase. Jimmy Barry and Bill Papke are longtime associates connected to coal haulage around Spring Valley.
Prompt notice requested to inform Tribune Q Company of Goth phones Cumberland fi Gomme.
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