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Newspaper

New Albany Weekly Tribune

Location

New Albany, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1908

Page

3

Local News Notes From Albany Tribune Items

Local notes report a Navilleton Catholic church box social, Effie McAtee divorce from Edward McAtee, Borgerding patent for drawer stops, and a candy pulling by Ladies Aid Society at Horticultural Hall. Also, Reflector becomes a daily, Ollie Farnsley tumor operation update, McClintick will probate, and railway rate talks with Indiana Railroad Commission. Other items cover a will and probate cases, a $4000 life policy, a $3500 damage verdict against Southern Railway, administration of estates, and a pensions bill for Civil War veterans Rivers and Cox.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church Horticultural Hall Edwardsville Southern Indiana Teamsters Association W.E. Cox New Albany Hubbard West Virginia West Virginia Tesmetere’ Association Committee On

Sheriff Claude Sittason Seeks renomination in April primary

Sheriff Claude Sittason announces candidacy for renomination in the upcoming Democratic primary in April. Serving his first term, he is said to face likely little opposition as parties usually renominate effective officials. Former railroad engineer with a long career ended by a Southern Railway wreck where he was badly injured.

Claude Sittason Tribune Sherif Sittason Sittason

Floyd County Republicans convene January 31 for delegations

Floyd county Republicans plan meetings Friday January 31 to select three sets of delegates and alternates to state district and congressional conventions. The state delegation could boost Charles W. Miller Indiana gubernatorial bid, a former attorney general and Greenville township native. Officials urge all Republicans to attend the ward township meeting to support Miller and the party’s fall chances.

Mages Floyd County Charles W. Miller Geneal Indiana Greenville Township Floyd Charlie Miller Land Township Aastat

Lack of Proof Prevents Pension for Delphi Widow

Mrs Christopher O'Brien of Delphi says she married fifty seven years ago in this city but cannot prove the union to obtain her late husband’s widow pension. Her husband drew a Civil War pension until his death last year. Floyd county records have no license proof. only a Bible entry and a claim of Presbyterian marriage officiant.

Christopher O'Brien Delphi Floyd County

Real estate transfers including numerous lots and parcels

A series of real estate transfers and audits lists buyers sellers and parcels in multiple plats and streets. Names include Silas Beard Sophia Taylor Frank Hoffer Andrew Irion Jule Klein Catherine Zur echmuede Ella Shrode Sarah Forree Jacob Fawcett Otto breautigam John Coleman Lewie Conant Sophia R Gatlift Joseph Korbe Mary Kraft etc. Values shown range from 27 to 800 dollars with various acres and plat numbers.

Silas Beard Sophia Taylor Main Street Frank Hoffer Andrew J. Irion Shelby Street Jule Klein Catherine Zurechmuede Market Abreet Ella Shrode Sarah J. Forree Walnut Streat John Backner John Haymaker Illinois Scseeseeens Sophia R Helena Kahl Rufus Newman Beeler Street Rufa’ Newman Henry Kahl

Indecisive meeting on loop track for Daisy line terminal

A meeting of Fifteenth Street property holders, held at Mayor Beet's office, discussed permitting a loop track on the street for the Daisy line terminal. No action was taken. next city council meeting will consider the ordinance. Councilman Charge Strack supports a business district terminus, proposing the market house as depot site. Lizzie Hawking of Louisville visits Mrs. Fawcett at 1105 East Spring Street.

Fifteenth Street Beet City Bell Traction Company Charge Strack

Affection Suit Filed Over Ward Frederick in Corydon

Mrs Belle Frederick of Corydon filed in Harrison circuit court for $5,000 damages claiming alienation of her husband Ward Frederick's affections. Defendant Catherine Frederick is her mother in law and Miss Edna Conrad linked to prominent county families. Case filed by attorney W H Roose. judge and further details noted. Various local updates follow on ill residents and weddings.

Belle Frederick Corydon Harrison Catherine Frederick Edna Conrad Ward Frederick Miss Conrad Harrison County Frederick W. H. Roose Mra Sabelle Miller Charles W. Miller Borden Jesse A. Watson Maud Bean Heth Township A B. Conda Adelaide L. Packard Buffalo N. Y Howard McCurdy Long Beach Cal Frances Jeatrick

McQuiddy First Democrat Nominee for County Treasurer

John H. McQuiddy announces his Democratic bid for county treasurer. A longtime party leader, he served on the county central committee and two terms on the city council from the first ward, retiring in 1906. He previously worked as a representative for a Cincinnati paper company and is noted as an experienced businessman.

John H. McQuiddy the Tribune McQuiddy Hie Flist Cincinnati Paper Company Gouieville Jeffersonville

Smallpox Quarantine Placed on Dawson Household

William Dawson and family are quarantined at their Water Street home between Bank and Pearletreeta due to a smallpox case. Four-year-old son ill per attending physician. Seven Dawson children exposed. officials fear more infections. Watchers keep family indoors and prevent visits. New Albany had no smallpox this winter until now.

William Dawson Bank Pearletreeta Dawson New Albany

Sewer Money and West Main Street Vote

At a Public Works meeting a resolution allowed City Controller Beat to transfer all sewer funds to City Treasurer Green. About 08,000 collected last night and more paid in today. Tomorrow is the final day to pay sewer assessments without penalty. Waivers total about 82,000, leaving roughly 45,000 to collect before books close tomorrow night or delinquency looms. The board will hear remonstrances on February 8 about West Main Street brick versus macadam. Some property owners favor brick. others push for macadam or restoration. It is expected brick will be granted. On Ekin Avenue above Vincennes, residents letting slop water run into gutters were ordered to tap the sewer, and others to repair sidewalks.

Board of Public Work Green West Main Street West Main Ekin Avenue Vincennes

Charles W Long Announces Candidacy for New Albany Trustee

Charles W Long declares himself a candidate for the Democratic nomination for trustee of New Albany township. A Floyd county native and veteran party activist, he cites deep local ties and prior service as street commissioner. He plans an active campaign with no current opposition.

Charles W. Long the Tribune New Albany Floyd County Long Ohio Falla Laat Democratic

Delinquent Tax List Published For TaipaNE County City

The TaipaNE delinquent tax list appears today with about 315 names. The sale of delinquent property starts Monday February 10 and most delinquencies are in the city. After sale, a list of non-payers will be sent to the prosecutor to pursue collection by suit with added costs.

Bae Bean Grean Molotyre

Locomotive repair suit verdict awarded $408.60

Gardner of this city won a civil case against A King of Louisville for 408.60 for locomotive repairs. The engine, once repaired at Gardner’s shop, was moved to Portland and leased to Fort Wayne and Springfield Traction. Hester, Gardner’s attorney, secured attach ment and the jury ruled in Gardner’s favor.

S. J. Gardner A. King Louieville King Portland Ind George H. Hester Gardner Huntingburg Weat First Street Southern Railway Fort Wayne Springfield Hester

Deaths in Louisville and Lafayette area briefly listed

A string of obituaries notes deaths in Louisville and nearby Lafayette township, including Joseph Ohlman aged unknown, Mrs Virginia Ellerson aged eighty, Mrs Essie Burres age thirty five, five month old Herbert T Candle, Mrs Mary Brann widow of Adam Brann age sixty eight, Mary Genung thirteen months, Mrs Anna Stoess widow of John Stoess aged seventy five, John Bofis of Lafayette township, Andrew Ranock of Bennetteville, Charles H Johnson formerly of the city, Mrs Martha Ellis, John J Hasenstab aged seventy five, Edmund J Perrin chef at Pendennis Club, with burial and service details at local churches and cemeteries.

Joseph Ohlman Louisville Virginia Ellerson Vincennes Street Essie Burres Charlea Burres County Asylum Herbert T Q Clyde Candle East Main Street Salem Mary Brann Adam Brann Lafayette Township Holly Main Street Eugene Swift Mary Frank M. Genung Ekin Avenue Mis Anna M. Stoens John Stoess Atkine Chapel O. H. Miller German Methodist Church John Bofis Frank Morrie Cherry Street Fairview Cemetery E. A. Neville St. Paul's Church Andrew Ranock Bennetteville Frank Rauck Branck Cpurt John J. Hasenatab Edward's Hospital St. Mary's Catholic Church Leonard John Hasenatab Hugh Gordon Leonard Hasenstab East Elm Street Edmund J. Perrin Haat Eleventh Oak Streets Edward Banet Calbertaon Avenue

Bankrupt contractor files voluntary petition in court

Mr Frank Schoefold a well known contractor filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition before Judge G B Cardwill deputy clerk of the U S district court. His assets are listed at 1106 50 and liabilities 1705 with cash 405 50 machinery and tolls 50 stock 1 and property excused 058.

Frank Schoefold John W. Gaither G. B. Cardwill United States District Court Schefold

Sheldon Regular Meeting Hints At Next Saturday Evening

NEWS MNOTES reports a Sheldon regular meeting set for next Saturday evening with hope for good attendance. The column notes a line about concentration versus scatteration and lists attendees and health updates for Miss Elizabeth Kush and Mrs. Chiggles M. Zink. It also covers a planned state convention at West Baden May 15 and 16 and a Milwaukee national convention the week of June 21.

Sheldon Elizabeth Kush Armstrong Ind Minnie Fein North Side Chiggles M. Zink Frankie. McQnardy T. E. Crawford Mary Killinger California P. J. O'Meara Atute T. P. A Indianapolis Wesr Baden Milwaukee Post Q Cenvention

Democratic Announcements for Floyd County Officials

John H. McQuiddy declares candidacy for Floyd County treasurer subject to the democratic primary. Claude Sittason seeks renomination as sheriff of Mayd County subject to township trustee decision. Charles W. Long runs for trustee of New Albany township subject to the democratic primary.

John H. McQuiddy Floyd County Claude Sittason Mayd County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Albany Tribune Navilleton Effie MoAtee Edward McAtee Herman H. Borgerding Benton M. McClintick Matilda M. McClintick Southern Railway Company Indiana Railroad Commission Otto Neil Columbus Ohio Masonic Building Marion McKamey Mary Gall Circuit Court Frank Joseph Paul Peay Mary Shapbach John Peay Edward D. Mitchell Hhe Newland T. DePauw Glass Works Sarah Scott Winfield H. Scott Corydon Junction Jacob Herter John J. Hasenetab Maria Oavin John Cavin Mies Lizzie Hawking Mrs. &. W. Fawcett East Spring Strees Claude A. Sittason Sheriff Sittason Billa Fonts Hardineburg South David Stoker St. Edward's Hospital George Snider Franklin Township Robert Russell Ethel McDonald William S. Adama Sellersburg City Or. Fargo American Express Company Katherine Persise Winfield Persise Jordan J. C. Endris Pearl Street Ind. P. S Charles H. Johnson Chicago Thomas Johnson Burlington Denver Martha Ellis Thomas W. Ellis James Peake East Market Street Central Christian Church B. F. Cato Frank Schefold R&ad the Tribune Mnotes Charles M Zink East Ninth Street Caliing Sauer Maennerchor Hall T P. A’s Picnio New Albany Township Paris & Trusty John Hahn John T. Hahn Stotsenburg & Weathers Anna Stoes Edwin KE Sevringhaus Geo. B. Cardwill Main &It Bet Pearl Sprang Bank le Peet
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