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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
7
An ad asserts remedies for female weakness and pelvic disorders. It touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as alcohol free with glyceric extracts and full ingredient disclosure. The text praises medical endorsements, warns against substitutes, and promotes Pleasant Pellets as the original Liver Pills, easy to take.
Clarence Cook and Dealey Cooley of Casey county Ky were married by Justice Mix. Paoli sold 8000 in electric light bonds to E M Campbell at a premium of 184, giving Paoli its own electric light and water works. Fred G Campbell of Louisville and Miss Mamie Smith of Harrison county married in Jeffersonville by Justice Keigwin. Dr John E Lanson of Corydon purchased Roberts Devol drug store and will move Sept 1. 8 D Alexander of New Amsterdam bought a $16000 farm opposite that town. he is a leading fruit brandy distiller. Fred Wilson Sr and Jr were arraigned on first-degree murder charges in Bethlehem and jailed without bail. New Albany board of school trustees reorganized with Charles Day president, Earl Gwin secretary, George Moser treasurer. fall heating plant planned for Vincennes and Shelby street school. Palmyra Home Telephone Co filed articles of incorporation with capital stock $750. directors include George A Beach, S A Kahl, Floyd Thompson, H T Browns, Edward Wenning. system to connect with nearby independent lines.
The Bethel Baptist Association gathers at the Baptist Tabernacle on August 20 and 21 with delegates to the Indiana state convention in Fort Wayne and to the Northern Baptist convention in Portland Oregon in May 1909. Speakers include Rev Dr K W Lonnsberry of Chicago and Rev A Q O Fulmer of Indianapolis along with city pastors.
A crowd at Glenwood Park hears Thomas R. Marshall, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, debate temperance and local option. He paints opposition to Taft and defends both parties on liquor issues, while avoiding Bryan’s name and failing to energize saloon-aligned voters.
Crowded camp grounds on Silver Hills host visitors from dawn to dark with a packed tabernacle. Rev. L. Milton Williams led Sunday morning worship and Rev. R. H. Crasig preached in the afternoon while Rev. A. M. Hille spoke at night. All cottages and tents filled. organizers say the meetings are the most successful in years and will close next Sunday night. Old newspapers for sale at this office.
Irate father David E Adkins a leading Sellersburg man was stabbed three times by Michael Moore a blacksmith whose daughter Mamie Moore worked in Adkins store. Moore bonded for trial. Adkins and Moore spoke little. family divorces and engagements color the incident amid a tide of local notices and marriages.
The New Albany Company No. 5 uniform rank Knights of Pythias placed fourth in Class A at the Boston biennial drill contest, earning 600. Georgia Company No. 1 won first prize with 1500, while Terre Haute entries took second and third. New Albany returns home today after a camp break and possible local reception.
Public Works board orders brick roadways on Oak street from Tenth to Eleventh and on Tenth street from Oak to Culbertaon. Engineer Mann to prepare plans. Resident John Conklin proposes brick road and cement sidewalks on Oak between Tenth and Eleventh. Estimated front foot cost 2.60 to 3.70. park will be ringed by brick streets upon completion.
The Chautanyas Association held its fourth annual meeting with a large crowd despite a tent collapse during last Tuesday’s storm. Attendance tallies suggest around five thousand people per day, with a sizable dividend expected for stockholders. Foley’s Kidney Remedy is recommended for kidney and bladder issues by O. D. Knoefel.
The article notes Democratic governor candidate Trinunze Marshall spoke at Chan aughqua last Thursday night praising few but attacking Floyd County officials. He assails office-holding practices and promises enforcement of laws, while the county attorney blushes at criticism. It also advertises Electric Bitters with a testimonial from Frank Conlan in New York.
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