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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Ledger
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
6
Local gatherings and travel notes populate the June 7 1916 ledger. Items include an excursion to Fern Grove hosted by the U S Church and Advent Christians, plus reports on railroad and military movements, family travels, and Centennial preparations with fund needs and speaker plans.
A fragmentary personal health note from Ontario describes four years of weakness and near death. A friend provided Chamberlain's Diglets, and the speaker reports feeling much better after two bottles. The text is garbled but centers on recovery and remedy.
The Public Utilities Commission found no power to order Dinky trains between New Albany and Louisville, but sustained a request to continue service between State Street and Ohio Falls Station for Car Works workers and western Jeffersonville residents until final hearing. Also noted: a large mortgage record filed by B and O Railway in Recorder Williams’ office, Nora Burtia’s Crawford county case set for June, Viola Pruitt seeks divorce, Dr G O Ermine Hammersmith case moved to Clark county, Seebach vs Monon slated for tomorrow, Maude Wenzler divorces filed, and Willard Arnold divorce suit filed.
The Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway known as Monon recorded a mortgage for 40 million dollars in Recorder Williams office to secure gold bonds for 50 years. The Guarantee Trust Company and Wa L Taylor of New York are named as trustees. The document spans 130 pages and covers bond redemption and outstanding debts. The mortgage is recorded in every county where Monon has property.
An advertising notice extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a thoroughly reliable family medicine. It urges families to have it on hand, especially in summer, noting speedy relief without waiting for special orders.
Early May 31 fire at the George Moser Leather Company tannery on Silver and Market Streets was contained by an installed sprinkler system. Firefighters rushed to the scene and alarms drew residents from bed, limiting damage to a few dollars. J C Bird of Indiana Veneer Company hurried to the blaze in his auto, but his car was struck by a circus train on the donkey track as it stood abandoned.
A farewell gathering Wednesday at the Guetz apartments hosted by Mrs Henry Mueller honored Mrs Gustav Weinmann Jr. The event featured seasonally decorated rooms, a three course supper, a toast by Miss Ima Mueller, and a 500 music program with a farewell song at departure. Guests included Dela Strack Ella Strack Eur ma Muller Mary Muller Agnes Muller Hilda Tongbein Francis Hinkebe in Mabel Woods Paunie Stringham Sirene Stringham Car Mae Harmer I Reising Chava Rufelag Augusta Dashe Matilda Bucine Emila Miller An Welngann Kala Mae Manne raver Viola lywin Walter Long Henry Moller etc.
Gunrav Weinmann resigns after two years and six months as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce on May 81, to become junior partner to Judge John E. McFall in Jasper. George Stevens to succeed him as secretary. Weinmann's departure brings regret among New Albany residents and Chamber members who expect continued strong support from his successor.
Dr Theodore V Benst longtime court dentist to the King of Saxony arrives back in the city with his family from Dresden after a May 1 departure, staying with his mother at 1316 Market Street. He reports German optimism citing battlefield gains and government food controls keeping the population comfortable. The text contains garbled remnants of unrelated lines about Sunday schools and a grenade offer.
A grand Decoration Day event in New Albany drew about 3,000 people as veterans led a white clad procession along Spring and Vin‑cennes streets. Children from grades three through six, guided by teachers, performed with the High School Band, followed by speeches, singing, and Taps at the National Cemetery.
A reader from Wabash Tad lauds Chamberlain's Liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatic pains claiming great benefit and prompt relief, urging others troubled by rheumatic pains to try the product, which is advertised as obtainable everywhere.
Willis S Thompson surveys Thomas Taggart as he reshapes Indiana influence in Washington. The junior senator advocates economy and efficiency, challenging wasteful spending. Critics from newspapers laud his plain speaking and practical methods, predicting impact on rivers, harbors, and policy.
Shriners from New Albany join Corydon’s centennial procession Friday, traveling by bus and car through Spring Street to Corydon Pike and Main Street, then to the Fairgrounds for folk dances and Indiana songs. County Treasurer Claude Sittason presided with Dr. Charles Creceline as marshal. numerous couples rode in period vehicles. Weather backup planned with open tent.
While returning from a Sunday trip to Madison, Fred Fix and a party found a burning car south of Henryville Indiana near Sellersburg. A driver from Louisville tried dousing flames with beer bottles. fire extinguishers failed. A PC GO and St Louis railroad engine stopped and signalled, but the car was too badly damaged. The Louisville party rode the train back to the city.
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