New Albany Ledger Weekly Ledger December 27 1916
The New Albany Ledger issues its weekly edition dated Wednesday December 27 1916. This notice summarizes publication details and the newspaper’s weekly ledger content and distribution timing.
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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Ledger
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
2
Appointment of Lee Dominates Indiana Public Service Debate
The article defends Edwin M. Lee's Indiana Public Service Commission appointment by Governor Ralston amid Republican critics. It notes the sole objection is Lee's Progressive affiliation and suggests Republicans may replace Democrats with Progressives, arguing Lee is a well suited choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Lee
Ralston
Public Service Commission
Indiana
Goodrich
Lee
Editorial Ends Campaign Silence With Trust in Wilson
The Indianapolis Star lauds Woodrow Wilson in an editorial titled The President Can Be Trusted. It praises his neutral stance and meticulous handling of foreign policy as crucial during wartime. The piece warns against rash statements and urges continued confidence in his prudence and self control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Woodrow Wilson
Star
Indiana
Wilson
The
Germany
White House
What Is a Progressive
Noah Webster wrote a massive volume on words. The piece traces how the term Progressive evolved from Webster’s era to modern politics and how factions like Bull Moose and Stand-patters shape its meaning, noting differences in opinion about who qualifies as a Progressive today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Webster
Noah
Amelias
Progressive identity debate in election discourse
The text criticizes the idea that the True Progressive has become a Republican and argues that True Progressives remain distinct. It suggests Noah Webster could clarify Progressiveism for Republicans if alive. The remark frames a tension between party labels and ideological alignment during the election period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Webster
New Albany Filtration Plant Receives State Report
State authorities confirm a new filtration plant for the New Albany water system is efficiently operated and supplying potable water. The Ohio River source feeds four 1,000,000 gallon capacity filters with chlorination, basins totaling over 38 million gallons, and a daily 2.06 million gallon demand met by the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Thornton
J. C. Diggs
H. E. Garnard
Pure Food and Drug
New Albany Water Company
New Albany
Ohio River
Silver Hills
New Albany Elks To Distribute 75 Christmas Baskets
New Albany lodge of Elks plans 75 baskets of provisions for Christmas morning. Joe H. Kraft chairs the charity committee with George Mullineaux Edgar B. Martin Jean Laughlin Herbert Fawcett and Dr J R Carnahan as members. Baskets include dinner provisions candies and toys for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany Lodge of Elks
Elks’ Lodge
Elks
Joe H. Kraft
the Elks
George Mullineaux
Edgar B. Martin
Ean Laughlin
Anderson Women End Ten Day Butter and Egg Boycott
The ten day boycott by Anderson women against butter and eggs ended as farmers in the area considered a reciprocal action. A committee of the Woman's council directed the boycott to protest high food prices, prompting talk of boycotts against local stores. A January meeting was planned to form a permanent association to shield farmers from similar actions in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Anderson
Ind
Anderson’s Woman’s Council
Death of Mrs Hazeldine Widow of local resident
Mrs Delia Hazeldine aged 85 died at 7:50 this morning at her daughter Mrs David A Straw's home in North Park after three months of illness. She also leaves another daughter Mrs Anna Fuller of Fort Myers Florida. A Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church member for years, she will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery tomorrow after a 2 PM service at Mrs Straw's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Hazeldine
Thomas Hazeldine
David A. Straw
North Park
Hazeldine
New Albany
Straw
Anna Fuller
Fort, Meyer, Fla
Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairview Cemetery
Former resident Robert Kershaw dies in Indianapolis
Robert Kershaw a former resident of this city died Wednesday at his Indianapolis home from apoplexy suffered ten days earlier He was 72 a miller who once ran Blackiston's mill and later worked for the Hrenton Fluor Mill Co He leaves his wife and two sons Robert and Neal both in Indianapolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kershaw
Indianapolis
Mr. Kershaw
Blackiston’s Mill
Hrenton Fluor Mill Co
Robert
Neal Kershaw
Thrift Education Spreads Across Nation in Schools
New Albany High School students showcased thrift through savings banks as part of a nationwide push led by the National Education Association and the American Society for Thrift. The plan mobilizes every county and public school to compete in thrift essay contests with prizes totaling over 1,000 dollars, medals funded by S. W. Straus, and potential county institute participation for winners. The association reports prior year participation by 20,000 students across eight states and orders for 2,500 medals, with broader county participation anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
National Education Association
American Society of Thrift
America
American Society For Thrift
United States
County Institute
S. W. Straus
D. W. Springer
Block Signal Extends South on Monon Line
The block signal on the Monon between McCoul yard and Harrodsburg Indiana began service at 1 PM yesterday. A large force has built the system for months and today operations will run from Harrodsburg to Bedford. Extension south to Bloomington is planned as work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoul Yard
Harrodsburg
Ind
Bloomington
Bedford
Childs Forehead Rough and Scaly Healed by Cuticura Trial
Miss Susie Van Doren of Camanche Iowa recounts a four month skin ailment on her brother’s forehead and scalp that caused itching and distress. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the rash cleared in about two weeks. She notes a free sample offer and directs readers to Cuticura’s mail order promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie van Doren
KR. D. 1
Camanche
Iowa
New Albany Native Dies in Louisville
Charles L. Graves of Louisville died at his home on the 20th. Born in New Albany, he was the oldest grandson of Major Leonidas Stout and a nephew of Charles Ellmaker and Mrs. Samuel Hood. A well known attorney, he had a Louisville Trust building office and served as adjuster for Alexander Gilmour. Surviving are his wife, child, and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Temple Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Graves
Louisville
Leonidas Stout
Charles Ellmaker
Samuel Hood
New Albany
John B. Graves
Florence Stout Graves
Wilbur
John B. Jr
Dallas
Texas
Sherley Graves
McIntyre Case Named in Estate Administration
George B. McIntyre is noted in the record with Fred Sauer acting as administrator. The filing identifies ongoing probate steps and the appointment of administrator in the estate proceedings. Authority and docket details are listed in the public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nas
Margaret Sohn
Seth Coffman
William Geltmaker
Tydeeye
Georgetown and Greenville Road highway bid notice Indiana Floyd County
Floyd County Indiana invites sealed bids for the Georgetown and Greenville Road improvement in Greenville Township. Proposals due January 11 at 10 a.m. in New Albany Auditor's office. Bond, affidavits, and compliance with plans required. Board to award to lowest responsible bidder. project completion time set by contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Indiana
Floyd
Board of Commissioners
New Albany
Idiana
Greenville Township
Floyd County
Georgetown and
Greenville
Emile Dupaquier
Lewis A. Stoy
Prefer Engle
W. R. Atkins
Board of Commissioners of
Partners Named In Indiana Partition Suit
On December 14 1916 plaintiffs by John James their attorney filed a complaint and affidavit alleging a cause of action against Joseph W Keithley Coen Keithley and Leora Russell in a partition of real estate in Indiana. Those three and Leora Russell are nonresidents. trial will be February 16 at the January Term of the court in New Albany Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd County
Mae Campbell
Collier Campbell
John Wiewing
Indiana
New Albany
Aaron V. Johnson
Floyd Circuit Court
Eastern Cemetery
Devs
Astern Cemetery
Enoch Jones
Huoch Jones Asec
Rors
Stotsenberg & Weathers
Cru
Trare
Ancelt Jones
Noch Jones
William Brown Aid Drow
William Brown
Iniail
Abe
Hieies
Hugch Jones
Kvoch Jones
Brown
Willian
Rgrz
Aaron
Jominson
Ployd Circuit Court
Igdecgew
Joseph W. Keithley
William $. Foreman
Charles Foreman
Coen Keithley
Leora Russell
Willet Summers
John James
Joseph W, Keithley
Teora Russell
State of
Coen Kerthiey
Icora Russell
Catherine C. Rouckdeee
Mayd Circuit Court
Courkan
Sai
Josephine C
Zipp
Uxecutrix
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Fred Sauer
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Earl Embrey
Nideciew
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County of Floyd
Circuit Court of
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John ¥. Keithley
Maggie Ee Fey
Kate Summers
James Keithly
Ora Keithley
Lester L. Keithley
I. Dora Keithley
Halleck Keithley
Kate Keithley
Gertrude J. Keithley
John B. Janes
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