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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
4
The Isudies of the Third Presbyterian church will host a popular ten cent lunch in the chapel of the church on Thursday October S. The event features hot wattles and aims to raise funds through the church program.
A large crowd filled Melodeon Hall last night to hear Abe Martin discuss politics and the 'perni consress of th' seyvar in pollytics. The town reports several local notices, deaths, a divorce, and public safety updates tied to the era.
The Board of Public Works opened bids Saturday for Fifteenth Street from Main to Beeler. Fourteen residents signed a remonstrance citing hardship from costs to pay for lots not fronting the street. Objections suggested limiting the work to Main Elm, while costs for brick and granitoid sidewalks were detailed. West Main street work was reported complete and preliminary assessments set.
Mrs. Caroline Booth visits relatives in Paris while Miss Nan Ashton Neat departs for New Orleans to visit friends. Mrs. Ellen Quinn returns from Bloomington and Alias Lizzie Carr visits her sister Alis. Charles Axcine of Chicago and Herbert Witten of Detroit appear in connections with local residents. Mrs. Jobo Holsclaw hosts the Amaranth Club opening. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Murphy host A R Heitz and daughter. William H. Robicon and Maud May Anderson wed at Main Street M. I. church. The Rev S. O. Manuel will preach Sunday. Mrs. Daniel Rees and three children ill with diphtheria. Nellie Rees in danger. Mrs. R. Y. Thomas returns from Annapolis with son Thayer B. Thomas. Elizabeth Graf returns from Colorado fully recovered and resumes work. The Theila Club elects officers Anna Cardwill president O N Douglass vice president Fred J. Brown secretary Nettiervie treasurer. The club plans readings of Midsummer Night Dream and The Merchant of Venice. READ THE TRIBUNE
The Hon. John K. Gowdy former state GOP chairman and Paria consul spoke to a packed central committee room in the opera house block praising a coming Indiana victory. Benefiting from precinct reports Floyd county Republicans show lift as the Fifth Ward Colored Lincoln League Club forms with Jerry Washington as president and plans weekly meetings ahead of the election.
Mrs Mary Dunn wife of Prof Temple Dano principal of Marengo public schools died last night at her home from burns after flames ignited her dress while lighting a coal oil stove. Her clothing was burned off and she inhaled flames with no hope of recovery. She was fifty six, formerly Mrs John Hedrick, married to Prof Dano about a year ago. Relatives learned of her death this morning and Mrs Charles Fitzgerald traveled to Marengo.
Charles Williams, Sarah Alexander, Laura Johnson and Siva Crabtree were arrested by Sergeant Seery after a chaotic free for all last night. They face assault and battery charges and will appear today before City Judge Paris.
John W. Gaither of this city was chosen grand outer guard at the Indianapolis Knights of Pythian annual meeting. He previously challenged for higher office and led an active statewide campaign, winning on the first ballot with support from Bawens Lodge No. 28 and others.
The Floyd circuit court yesterday disposed of several cases with many dismissed. Divorces granted include Mamie Conrad from William Conrad. Attorneys admitted include Harry S. Medlock of Salem. Dozens of cases were set for trial on varied dates from November 9 to November 30 across multiple dockets and parties.
Thomas Wright, colored, faced Justice Fogle's court on a paternity warrant from Mabel Goodmay. He pleaded guilty and settled by marrying. later he was arraigned for being a lottery agent for a Jeffersonville policy shop, pleaded guilty, fined 158 dollars, and jailed eighteen days for default.
The Y M C A reports a tough year with many youths unemployed leading to a net loss of 191 members. Debt on the association building was cleared while current expense receipts lagged about 300 dollars short for the year. The $10,000 fund shows $9,400 paid in and dues still coming in. The board’s annual meeting and officer elections are scheduled for next Tuesday night.
Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as proper for sore feet burns sores cuts and all kinds of abrasions and piles. Sold under guarantee at Chas D Knoefel's drug store. 250
The Republican county central committee opened headquarters at 131 East Spring Street in the opera house block. It will be open daily and in the evenings through the campaign, inviting voters to visit at all times.
The Indianapolis Republican leadership disputes reports of broad disaffection among business leaders at the stockyards who allegedly favor Bryan. Officials say such stories are false after repeated checks, while noting a few Republicans align with national and state tickets. The race centers on legislative and state tickets with Plan Democrats seen as strong contenders.
The Daily Student of Indiana University Bloomington notes John Barton Smith son of Ro Harry Smith of 1712 East Elm Street elected president of the senior class last Saturday morning. He served as class secretary in his sophomore year and has since actively supported class interests. A Spectator member called him a notable force in college policy and a capable young man.
Subscribers report irregular, delayed delivery of the New Albany Tribune and are asked to notify the Tribune Company at the listed numbers. The notice includes a customer ID 74 and code H m 275.
The Board of Public Works of New Albany Indiana invites bids for the improvement of East Fifteenth Street from East High to Beeler Street. Plans call for vitrified brick roadway stone curb and granitoid sidewalks. Bids due October 1 at 10 am with bid bonds and affidavits of non collusion. board may reject any or all bids. John O Short, City Clerk.
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