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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Ledger
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
2
The Weekly Ledger advises patrons to mail early and as often as possible to reduce congestion and ensure prompt dispatch. It urges depositing mail at the main office rather than street boxes to aid the postal service during the Christmas rush.
The New Albany Ledger urges readers to buy locally during the winter and holiday shopping season. It highlights improvements in New Albany stores, stresses value and satisfaction, and argues a dollar has greater value at home, urging residents to support local merchants.
A Thanksgiving message praising America’s prosperity and New Albany’s recent commercial and industrial growth. The piece urges civic pride, world peace, and gratitude, envisioning Thanksgiving Day 1916 as the start of a new era in world history. It emphasizes faith in community, unity, and national renewal.
At midnight Fron. Date J. Crit tenberger retires from Auditor of State office, to be succeeded by Otto J. Klaus who was elected last election. Upon turnover, the State Treasury will hold over $2,590,000 in cash and all obligations of every kind will have been paid or discharged, signaling a robust financial position.
Fragment describes a skin eruption spreading over the body with red centers and watery heads, causing itching and burning. Patient improves after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Signed notice from Mrs W G Carpenter Apella Nebraska dated July 14 1915. Free samples by mail with Cuticura 32 page skin book upon request.
A report contrasts state finances now with the era of the last Republican auditor Billheimer noting debt paid in full, tax rates reduced, and praise for the Democratic party for restoring fiscal health. It mentions Berry’s conviction for Mrs Amees Brookbank’s murder and his life sentence, alongside related court movements and local reflections.
Henry Harmeling and Otto Welsh, suspended after fatally shooting Linwood Brown, are restored to duty as grand jury avoided indictments. Grand jury criticized plain clothes policing and noted officers should have been in uniform. Indictments included James Jones guilty, William Barnes not guilty, and others with varied pleas and bonds.
Berry stated remarks about politics and religion as Judge John M. Paris sentenced him to life imprisonment in Michigan City Prison for the remainder of his natural life.
Readers recall the cherished Youth's Companion as a weekly delight shared in homes. A year subscription costs $2.00 with a four cent weekly rate and includes the Home Calendar for subscribers and gift givers. An option combines McCall's Magazine for $2.20, offering two Christmas presents and a free dress pattern via a 2 cent stamp on McCall's receipt.
In Floyd County Indiana the Chenuit Court issues notice that John Manus is not a resident of Dyeing state and is required to appear. The case seeks divorce and the matter is set for trial on January 7, 1917 at the Floyd Circuit Court in New Albany. Clerk Aaron V. Jonitson signs the notice.
In Floyd County Circuit Court Mary Hather Stewart by her next friend Luther R Stewart sues Luther R Stewart for divorce. The court notes defendant not a resident of Indiana and sets trial for January at New Albany Court House. Clerk Aaron V Johnson records the action.
State of Tadiana Floyd county case in New Albany court against Elizabeth Me Kay Tae and Frederick M Whyte. Plaintiffs seek for judgment on record with hearing set for January 39, 4907 at the Floyd County Court House in New Albany. Clerk witness date November 21, rai.
A boy named Charles, habitually running to neighbors and shops, is tied to a library table by his mother as punishment. He comments with a wry observation about the furniture being tied and the rope burning away, showing wary humor at the odd discipline.
By order of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners sealed proposals will be received at the County Auditor's office in New Albany for the improvement of a highway known as the Irgat Road in Floyd County Indiana. Bids due December 10, 1916. Bond required double the bid. performance and payment guaranteed. Bids must include affidavit of no collusion. Board may reject all bids. work to be completed as agreed.
A foreign government in wartime may seize its citizens in the United States, but it cannot remove their rights. Foreign subjects in the United States are not compelled to obey the call to serve.
The Floyd County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals by December 14 1914 at 10 a m for grading draining and paving a 6891 foot Guu Foard Road in Floyd County Indiana to be paid and completed per engineer plans Specifications. Proposals require double bid bond and affidavits of no collusion. The board may reject any bids.
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