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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
4
Washington reports a cold outlook for Indiana and Ohio tomorrow as temperatures drop. The forecast, issued March 31, signals cooler conditions across the region.
Twelve year old Roth Wents, daughter of Mia Roth Wents, was taken from her mother yesterday and placed in Jeffersonville orphan's home. William Anadale, stepfather, was also brought to Jeffersonville on a serious charge with potential long imprisonment. The petition cites the girl endured debauchery witnessed in the household once run by the Anadales, who formerly operated the Anadale hotel at State and Main, linked to police disturbances.
After a day's business or work visit the Annex Pool Parlor for recreation and en joyment. 228 Pearl St., Bet. Market and Main.
Part advertisement seeks a couple to wed on roller estates with all expenses paid and a $10000 bedroom set. Contact 914 East Main street or Cumberland by phone No 87 or via telephone, write, or wire the Coliseum Roller Rink manager in Louisville Kentucky at once.
Local events include the Olympian Club at Maennercher Hall next Friday and a minstrel by the Second Presbyterian choir at Music Hall. Officers’ election draws a big crowd for New Albany Lodge of Elks tonight. Mrs Susan M Wilson dies in LaBelle Missouri. funeral in Georgetown. Abandonment divorce granted for Louis and Mary Ellman. Two youths sent to Plainfield reformatory. court for Wood Mosas Flooring damages case set next Friday. Deacon class hosts an entertainment at Mrs Thomas W Armstrong’s home. Highlared Country Club to host masquerade on Silver Hill around April 21. A skating party for New Albany Business College team on Thursday evening, April 2. John F Collins and Nellie L Watkins to marry tonight at home. Objections to Thoman Street macadam improvement heard tomorrow. Central Christian church to dedicate new Spring Street building next Sunday. Fire department member George Naumacher injured responding to alarm at Mrs Sarah McIntosh home. Mrs Jane Rice dies in Georgetown township. funeral tomorrow. Nolan Rice Beat to preach at First Presbyterian during International Sunday School Association convention in Louisville. over 1,500 delegates expected. Dr Frank W Grossman to preach at First Church during convention.
An opinion and order from the Indiana Railroad Commission reduces express rates by an average of 10 to 12 percent. The new schedule must be adopted within thirty days. Indiana express carriers handle about $1,000,000 in annual business, and the cut saves over $100,000 in annual express expenses. The action completes a months long inquiry into express rates.
Members of the class debated April reception plans at Maennerchor Hall. A split over including dancing led to a compromise: the program will run from 8 30 to 10 00 pm before a dance segment starts.
Tonight W F Yu at librarian of Louisville public library speaks on How Best to Use the Public Library. A moving picture event at the High School auditorium Friday features Gilbert McClarg with 300 colored slides and travel lectures. Proceeds go to the public school improvement fund and the YMCA Athletic fund. Officers elected for an Association Promotion Club include H O Keesling president W W Brooks vice president and W H Day treasurer. The club plans improvements and has about 30 members. Committees named include Constitution and by laws W H Day Raymond Osmes H Fawcett athletic grounds W W Brooks Obas Kieiber and S S Fawcett.
The annual Post election results in officers for the ensuing year include John F. Platt as President and Samuel Hood as chairman of the press committee. Twenty-one new members are sought and twenty-seven delegates were chosen for the state convention at West Baden May 15 16 with seven delegates going to the Milwaukee national convention.
The New Albany Consolidated Charities held at the High School, led by Rev Frank Orman Beck, endorses thrift and employment over charity. The city applauds Judge Paris for handling James French case. urges referrals to the agency for aid decisions. A post office list of Monday March 30 1908 letters is printed.
Indianapolis March 31 A meeting of about thirty party leaders, including Beveridge Hemenway Overstreet Chaney Landis Goodrich and Hanly outlined temperance planks local option and wage issues. Watson Miller and others opened convention headquarters with Watson leading in polls amid rumors of Clark's withdrawal and vote division in the Thirteenth district.
In Jeffersonville there is talk that the Pennsylvania Railway Company tracks between Jeffersonville and New Albany may be torn up soon. Passenger traffic has shrunk since interurban routes opened, especially on the Jeffersonville segment. Only the New Albany to Lonievillie section would remain for freight. The tracks date from a wartime era and lie near Sixth Street, with Jeffersonville seeking street upgrades. The company reportedly lacks a franchise transfer and refuses potential assessments.
Dr. Thomas B. Love remains ill at his North State street home. Guests visit from Lexington and Bloomington including K H Shockeney and Mr. and Mrs. Ravenscroft. Travel includes Mrs. Brinkley and Benjamin Neat to Detroit for a sister’s illness and Carl and Miller to Indianapolis for the Republican state convention before visiting Merion and Garden?ngton Ohio with relatives.
The Y M C A Forum elected officers after three months of operation. Officers named were President Carl Neutsel Vice President Frank Kraft Secretary Lee Sapinsky Assistant Secretary Clarence Schindlee Oriuc Chas Lehman and Sergeant at Arms Johnson Grossman. Inaugural addresses planned for April installation follows a strong membership drive.
A reader from Wat medh or ad reports improved health after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The advertiser’s testimonial asserts ongoing benefits and personal wellness.
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