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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Ledger
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
3
An Indianapolis sermon by Pastor Russell links sowing and reaping to spiritual life. It urges sowing good seed to gain Christlike character, warns against neglect, and stresses parental training to shape noble children.
A devotional note emphasizes personal responsibility for character growth. It contrasts divine guidance with individual action, urging believers to sow the seed of virtue and live out the teachings in daily conduct.
Balaton Minnesota The 60 year old William Shequin tends his 108 year old father John Shequin Sr who recently celebrated diamond anniversary and lived through the 1812 war era. John Sr born in Franklin Vermont and now aided by his wife Louise Bisford of Standbridge Canada William hopes to recover from measles as the family moved from Freeborn County Minnesota in 1878.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs, formed in New York twenty six years ago, returns to its birthplace for its thirteenth convention. The piece highlights the federation's vast reach across departments from art to public health, its state and city federations, and the inspirational impact of its size in uniting women nationwide. It notes Mrs. Pennybacker as president and reflects on unity, service, and the keynote of service across diverse activities.
Etta Martin, from St Louis, married John Cieloha a life term convict jailed for murder at the Oklahoma state penitentiary. She aims to win pardon or parole for him, saying she would not have found him if he had not escaped. Cleloha faced charge of being an accessory in the seven year old murder of David Conway near Muskogee.
The state rested in the Gene Williams graft case as deputy prosecutor faces charges of conspiring to solicit bribes. Defense says no evidence yet and will rest without presenting, reserving final arguments. if Williams is convicted, the defense plans to appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court on that point.
Indianapolis reports Thomas R. Marshall and Mrs. Marshall staying two weeks in the city. He is gratified by Indiana Democrats preparing a demonstration in his honor at the St. Louis Democratic national convention. He plans to lunch daily at the Indiana Democratic club if feasible. John Spiegel handles hotel reservations. two special trains depart Tuesday morning June 13, drawing many travelers from outside Indianapolis.
Believed lost in gulf storm. Mobile reports coast guard cutter Tallapoosa is seeking J. H. Jennings a Rockport Indiana real estate man his wife and child after they were last heard from near Pensacola to Hiloxi Mississippi on Sunday wireless informed authorities
Leonard Hardiman, station agent, defends Pepita a young Mexican fruit seller from a brutal teamster. After he saves her, she aids him against future danger by warning and aiding, while the teamster vanishes after a bomb plot and a dangerous windstorm. Pepita remains with her basket amid the turmoil, as Leonard ponders giving her a chance at schooling.
A woman named Pepita chooses to attend school with a man, shaping their future. She becomes Lenora Hardman, deeply devoted to her husband. The piece notes no major changes beyond the name and ongoing devotion.
A postal coupon lists numerous Bible study titles and invites readers to receive one free study or three for six cents or all eighteen for ten cents. The notice directs mail-back to the Bible and Tract Society at 1 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.
A religious notice proclaims a coming messianic era in terms of dawn after a long dark night for humanity. It promises righteousness and divine favor, with health blessings to outweigh sorrow, pain, sickness, and death, and cites a pamphlet offer for further light titled Kingdom Come at a price of thirty five cents from Bible and Tract Rootsty in Brooklyn.
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