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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
4
The official city paper notes a forecast for Indiana on May 17 with fair conditions. The report appears in the May 16 issue of the paper, detailing tomorrow's weather outlook for the state.
Monroe Cigar Co. of Toledo Ohio seeks a local sales rep with no experience required. Earn $6 per month plus expenses. Write for particulars.
W N Roberts has been discharged from voluntary bankruptcy. Memorial day speakers include Prof Charles A Prosser and City Attorney John H Weathers at Elizabeth and Marengo respectively. Ediveu Barkhouse injured by a falling wrench. A. J. Pressler, ex-resident, dies at Corydon Pike home after heart trouble. Sanderson Post, No 191 G A R and W K R OC to attend Kokomo encampment. Jury awards Roy O Sieg 5000 damages against Southern Railway for October 1904 accident. Charles J Jordan sues Louisville and Northern for 5000 damages. son Harold sues for 2000.
A large dark circle surrounded the sun today, an unusual sight witnessed by many citizens. The event, with the sun girdled by a broad belt, stirred comment and wonder over its meaning.
W O Sweeney of Jeffersonville won the gentract to improve West Main street from Flint to Tenth with vitrified brick after bidding against G W Palmer of Logansport. Sweeney’s Carlisle block bids were 5.34 per foot from First to Eighth and 141 from Eighth to Tenth. Palmer’s bids were 5.383 and 4524 cents with different rebates.
The High School presented Oliver Goldsmith's comedy She Stoops to Conquer to a large audience with capable performers and period costumes. Leading players included Lee Sapinsky and Will Cannon. Irene Rohlfing and Corinne Pectol starred among the supporting cast. The school orchestra, directed by Anton Embe, played between acts with encores, and a second performance was planned tonight with ticket sales at the Carnegie library.
Charles D. Knoefel and Frank Bean, officers of the Home Telephone Company, have returned from Indianapolis where they attended the annual convention. The pair were received with honors for their contributions to the company and its services.
At the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church a report to revise the title from presiding elder to district superintendent was rejected by a large majority. The debate highlighted opposition that the old designation reflected a sacramental role rather than administrative duties, and delegates argued the change would not affect the office’s scope or influence.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a remedy for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. It guarantees a cheerful refund of the price if the buyer is disappointed at Obas D Knupefel's drug store.
On May 17 18 and 19 the Monon will sell excursion tickets to Kokomo and return for 5.05 for Grand Army of the Republic Encampment. Tickets good returning May 22. Call Monon passenger depot for information. F H Katies Agent.
Miss Minnie Featheringill travels to Sugar Grove and Elizabeth visits relatives. Misses Letta and Clara Schmadel return from six months on the Pacific coast. Mrs. Lowell Robinson leaves soon for Padding Ohio where her husband is. John Coyle improves from intermittent fever on East Eighth Street. Mr. George Riddle travels to Steubenville Ohio for his brother-in-law Henry Kelly’s death. George S Merritt returns to Schuylkill Arsenal Philadelphia from a home vacation. Miss Lillian McKee returns from Valparaiso University at Valparaiso Indiana. Mrs Jennie Irvine and two officers to Kokomo for the Ladies of the G A of Indiana annual meeting. Mr. Louis Hammersmith and others go to Pittsburgh for the silver wedding anniversary of Adolph Schaaf and his wife. Mr Schaaf was foreman at Hegewald foundry and is now Monongahela Coal Company machinery superintendent.
A long list of Sunday worship times and activities across local churches. Highlights include Morals Mortals and Immortals at the Church of Christ Scientist, German Evangelical and Third Presbyterian services, Epworth League events, and special sermons at First Presbyterian, Advent Christian, and Second Presbyterian. Also notes on absent pastor and reorganized service times.
Officers of Company C Indiana National Guard prepare to receive the Model 1903 rifles from the government to replace the Model 1898 arms. The consignments will be opened only under supervision and will include 1,000 guard cartridges in orange boxes to distinguish them from longer range ball cartridges to prevent fatal mistakes.
Rev F Starbied of Raet Reymond Maine extols Backlen's Arnica Balm for years of use on an old army wound and stubborn sores. He asserts it is the best healer and urges others to try it with confidence.
Indianapolis May 16 The new primary system drew light turnout with less than half voting despite 164 names on the ticket. Reformers complain bosses still dominate and results may not reflect the people. Party leaders defend practicality while campaigns center on liquor policy and County seat contests.
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