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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
4
A free Wednesday demonstration showcases Wood Shine finish for floors woodwork and furniture in all colors. Located at Conner's Cut Rate Drug Store corner Pearl and Spring Streets. Also note for rent a cottage at 608 North State Street.
Local officials report H. McQuiddy reelected truancy officer by school trustees. Funeral notices include Andrew McPheeters in 420 State, and Mae Mahaffey of 1848 East Oak. Mrs Emma Weininger dies at Crandall aged 21. Silver communion service donated to St Paul’s Episcopal by Judge Stoteenbarg family. Frank L. Gass to host Knights of Pythias reception at Castle Hall. Charity Society to meet at Judge Cardwill’s office. Major Coleman reappointed after National Guard service. W O T U and minor civic items noted. Scribner High School commencement set June 3 with six graduates. Funeral for Mrs Margaret Hogue scheduled. Dr Boone Redens earns curators’ gold medal. Jewets delivers commencement address. Floyd County W O T U Institute May 11–12 at Gale M E Church. Rom Pearce to lead May 11 address. Rev Grimes to speak May 7.
A Glasgow area report states a girl from Glasgow and a man were married after obtaining a license with Magistrate O. Haya and Evane acting as witnesses. The couple, who boarded a car to Jeffersonville where authorities presume the marriage occurred, claimed ages forty nine and eighteen respectively. The event closely resembles an elopement.
The council debates an anonymous Taxpayer letter criticizing Democratic city administration. Mayor Best cites economy moves including merging offices and a $720 annual saving by adding George Gardner to the board of works. Strack accuses Hackett and Jackson of seeking the mayoral nomination. the letter is referred to committee and then set aside. A street lighting franchise and permit rules are discussed. repairs, legal services, and a new regent for the colored cemetery are also noted.
Mea Emil Matthews of Dayton Ohio arrived home to learn her husband was a victim of the Aveline Hotel fire in Fort Wayne. Telegrams were unanswered as the couple prepared to travel for business. The deceased E M Matthews belonged to Kimble and Matthews of Columbus Ohio.
Dr J N Haurey secretary of the Indians board of health writes Mayor Beet urging immediate action to secure pure milk for babies in Indiana. He cites 10 462 infant deaths last year and argues dirty milk poisons about 60 percent, urging municipalities to protect health and save lives and dollars.
Attorney Joseph S. Foley travels to Chicago on business. Lillie Wheeler Whitson is seriously ill at 1816 Beeler. Marietta Morrell of Exeter NH visits Miss Emma Dewharst at Silver Hills. Will Miller of Seymour visits Mrs. Maraball Peck East Fifteenth. Theta Alpha Deta to host a Japanese catition at Highland Country Club Silver Hill. Dr A G Stoddard of Fairfax MN visits sister Mrs G F Rilling East Nioth. J Edward Dorment leaves for Terre Haute for Modern Woodman state camp session. Rev E A Neville judge J Stotsenburg and Charles Freeman go to Lafayette for diocesan council. Edward Lindemann from Four Huntington musical company visits. plans NY vocal quartet for summer vaudeville. Elizabeth Wilhelmina Sieboldt hosts twelfth birthday at 1119 East Market with pink and white decorations. Guests include twelve little friends. refreshments served.
The notice lists names of people with letters awaiting pickup at the New Albany post office dated Monday May 4 1908. Names include Bruce Miss Gertrude Bigland Jack Dooley Mrs Charles Bauer and others with various street addresses and care instructions. The message encourages recipients to call for their letters and mentions a byline from W. Morris P. M. The Lucky Quarter is the one you pay out for a box of Dr
Indiana reports show Prohibition managers oppose county local option, while State Anti-Saloon League officials seek reasoning. Attorney General action on brewers’ charter cases looms as brewing firms contest state limits. Republican派 candidates vie for Indiana House seat as district primaries approach.
Forty two students will graduate from New Albany High School on June 4. Valedictorian is Miss Helen Hathen burg and salutatorian is Ronala Keot. Other honorees include Misses Louies Manor and Louise Stey, Byron Hartley and Lee Sapinsky, with a large class of names following.
The Salem Bedford and New Albany high schools stage a program in the high school auditorium next Friday night May 8 at 8 o clock with boy and girls orations readings vocal solos and piano solos. Gold medals are offered for each event and public library tickets are available after 4 pm Wednesday.
The London Chronicle recalls Lord Melbourne refusing a title interview with an importunate applicant. He once asked, What the mie chief does he want now? Does he want a garter for the other leg? He declined the blue ribbon when pressed by Queen Victoria, saying a garter may reach someone of consequence but he cannot bribe himself.
In the District of Indiana the court orders a discharge hearing for Hoffer Brothers and Frank No. Hoffer. The hearing is set for March 1908 in Indianapolis. Known creditors will be notified by mail and the New Albany Tribune will publish the notice twice.
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