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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
4
Washington reports the forecast for Indiana Fair tomorrow. No further details on weather conditions or temperatures are provided in the readable text.
Circulation job ad offers $25 to $30 weekly for distributing circulars and samples with no canvassing. Mentions Annex Pool Parlor at 228 Pearl St between Market and Main for after work recreation. Chicago business context referenced.
Local polo team the Orscelins defeated Jeffersonville High 5 to 4 in fifteen minutes of overtime. Several obituaries note Mrs. Elizabeth Scheller 70 of Silver Creek Township died at home. Mrs Catherine Smith to be buried Holy Trinity Church. City Controller Best started sewer bond preparations near $100,000 for ten years. Mrs Anna Gulitz 53 died at St Edwards Hospital. Albert White recovered from heart related grip illness. A $25 reward offered for body of Charles W Peelman drowned in the Ohio River. A. F. McDonald to receive $4000 in damage suit settlement. Mrs Maude Phelps 27 died, funeral in Elizabeth. burial in Weat Seventh and rest.
The Life Problem Club meets this evening to discuss The Young Man and Problem of His Home with supper at 6 15. Bedford High School faces New Albany High School to decide Southern Indiana interscholastic basketball champions with Bedford currently holding the title. A large crowd is expected for the $9000 event. Monday night the Falls Cities Basket Ball League finals pit Louisville M O A against New Albany Y M C A at the Coliseum floor in Louisville.
The Central Committee announced countywide nominations and township picks after primaries. William Sloemer won the county treasurer nomination by a wide margin, with Dr W R Richards and Frederick W L Meyer also securing key posts. The 2740 total votes reflected factional support across wards and townships, while delegates to the state and national conventions were named.
As head of the fire department I toured New Albany public schools this week and found them prepared overall. I suggested minor safety changes in two or three buildings, to be implemented today, to ensure children are well protected against disaster.
Evidence was heard by Judge Utz in the circuit court on the Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company restraining order case. The bridge company and city attorneys were given deadlines to file briefs with a likely final decision next week.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says he reached a higher health level since using Dr Kings New Life Pills. They keep his stomach liver and bowels working right. If the pills disappoint you on trial money will be refunded at Chas D Knoefel's drug store price 25 cents.
Subscribers to the New Albany Tribune and the Indianapolis Star are asked to inform the Tribune Company about irregular or late delivery service. The notice provides contact details and urges prompt reporting to restore regular delivery.
Thomas Connelly ill at St Edward’s hospital. A A Baker returns from business trip to St Louis and Indianapolis. Bedford’s J W Pritchett visits Vincennes street. Robert Boydon in critical condition at home in Silver Grove. Mrs John Hughes visits from Louisville. Danville’s Harry Arnold in city due to ill father. Anna Bathson Sheet e and Harry Edward Rice wed in city. Plumbers and educators attend conventions. Mary Virginia Weathers hosts pink and white birthday party with guests in Vincennes street.
The jury in Indianapolis awarded Sarber Asphalt Paving Company 968814 against the city of New Albany for East Main street improvement costs and interest. The city’s defense was led by Marty Dowling and Harry E. Jewett. ownership and timing questions remain. If approved, the board of works will accept the contract and assign costs to property owners under the ten year special financing plan.
A roundup of Sunday and midweek services at numerous churches including German M E and First Church of Obi, Epworth League meetings, Sacrament observances, and Lent plans. Ministers named: W Grimes, Rev Reid, W Whiteett, Rev Neville, Rev Francois, John Moffatt, J H Carnea, W B Plemmer.
A fragmented note from The Mew Albany week hints at a bargain or sale event. The readable portions reference local commerce and a fleeting price focus, suggesting a short market item or advertisement.
Fassett A Cotton, Indiana state superintendent, argues lax law enforcement drains school funds and urges firmer penalties and clearer duties for county superintendents since 1873. The piece also covers Democratic party maneuvers over National Committee seats, a bribery probe, and support for Chas. G. Conn of Elkhart as governor nominee.
Clinton resident Mr. EK E Chamberlain reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures piles and chapped skin, heals old sores without scarring, and does the business. sold at Chas D Kaoafel’s drug store.
Beginning in March and continuing daily until April 36 the Monon Route will sell one way colonist tickets to California and North Pacific coast and intermediate points. Call at Monon passenger station or telephone F Katies, Agent.
The Philadelphia Ledger cites a dialogue about Gayley and his habits. A second quotation from Wordsworthson notes self-reflection and chest imagery as a moral cue. The tone mixes humor with cautionary insight.
In a local election, Treasurer William Sieve Flot secured decisive voter support amid a contested campaign. The results emphasize confidence in fiscal leadership and ongoing oversight of public funds.
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