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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
8
An old advertisement touts two Jerce remedies, Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, as potent alteratives, blood purifiers, and tonics. It claims they improve nasal and throat surfaces, ease bronchial symptoms, and support general strength, especially for overworked women, citing a book of particulars and praises from eminent medical authors.
Local news notes cover a New Albany area farm listing for sale by Mrs Ellen Quinn, court actions including partition suit in county circuit court, a road bonds signing in Georgetown township, a critical head injury from a brick assault in English, and a Harrison County Telephone Company officers slate. Also reports on church revivals in Milltown, a divorce suit filed by Montell Stockline, and estate settlements for Green ville and Collins families with heirs' actions. James Harvey Parsons, born in New Albany, dies in Kokomo area. funeral plans noted.
Friends of Charles W. Miller claim decisive convention results with 40 delegates from St Joseph County pledged to Miller and a resolution to cast votes for his nomination. Fort Wayne sent 26 delegates with Miller winning 17 to Watson 9, while Whitley County pledged 10 of 11 delegates to Miller. As of week’s end 1,026 of 1,470 delegates had been chosen. 148 more will be selected this week to reach 1,174. Counties named include Jasper Miami Kosciusko Huntington Clinton Adams Carroll Davies Jefferson Jennings Harrison. Remaining counties cited include Conga Tippecanoe Morgan Porter Vanderburg Grant Washington and Marion. Floyd County solidly supports Miller with 13 of 15 Floyd delegates pledged.
The board of public works adopted a resolution to improve Thomas Street from Market to Ekin Avenue with a macadam roadway and granitoid walls. City Engineer Mann's plans were approved, April 1 set for remonstrances. property owners must connect to sewers under a council resolution, and Street Commissioner Conklin to ensure Marion County Construction Company repairs street trenches and fills.
William W. Moss longtime New Albany township trustee dies at 69 after a long illness at his home 201 Jackson street. Civil War veteran Republican official with wide local ties survived by widow and five children Miss Mary E Moss Jesse E Moss W W Moss Daniel Moss and Raymond Moss. Also notes an unrelated ad for Electric Bitters claiming relief from malaria chills and liver complaints.
At a last week conference in the mayor’s office city officials voted to press the injunction fight against the Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company. They also approved City Attorney Weathers notice of an appeal from Judge Utz’s circuit court restraining order ruling. A committee of Harrie, Sagabie and Board man will confer with Martin J. Insull for an amicable adjustment of utility disputes with the city.
Mrs. Mary Jane McKinney, likely the city’s oldest resident, died Friday night at 34 West Fourth Street. A 93-year-old native, widow of Patrick McKinney, she spent her life here and belonged to Holy Trinity Catholic church. Funeral from the church at 9 AM Monday. A medical note promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for cough relief.
In a short circuit court session Judge Utz granted an injunction in the Pennsylvania Railway Company versus Barth Leather Company dispute. The court ruled the switch crossed Barth Leather property under a valid grant and barred its removal. A venue change in Marshall Whiteman v. Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company was granted, with court adjourning to Monday.
It It does the business says Clinton Maine man E E Ohasamberlain. He used Bucklen Arnica Salve for piles and it cured them. He also used it on chapped hands and it cured them. An old sore healed without leaving a scar. Sold at Ohas D Kunoefel's drag store.
A 7 15 am Daisy line derailment caused injuries to five men including John Flynn Thomas McDonald Louis Fenger John Oetken and Charles Roberts. They were treated locally and most could return home. none severely hurt. The accident occurred near Vincennes Street crossing after the trailer swung off the train.
Mrs. Caroline Kirsch and granddaughter Miss Alta Goodson of Leavenworth visit the city. Miss Pearl M. Ray at 219 West Flint st visits Crandall with Miss Lillian Markwell. Mrs. Kate Poff of Kansas and Mrs. Mary Smith of Navilleton have returned home. Fred J. Brown city editor and wife return from Havana and Florida. Dora Olive and Charles Pepper of Harrison county wed near Gordon. Jonathan I. Yeager and Nellie I. Keen of Elizabeth wed in Corydon. Mrs. W. Q. Gresham and son Otto Gresham of Chicago visit Corydon then depart. Felix Bochart returns from Martinville after rheumatism treatment. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Endris announce engagement of Edith Madrie to Harry Kennapell. wedding in June. Edith Doughton of Corydon and Ernest Hambly wed in Louisville. L. M. O’Bannon Corydon Democrat editor in city on business. candidate for National Democratic convention delegate, endorsed by county. Health note praises Dr King’s New Life Pills with satisfaction in West Franklin Maine. store offer at Chas. D. Knoefel’s.
Postmaster Morris of New Albany reports the January effect of new rules on second class matter. Subscribers over a year in arrears must settle debts or lose delivery of the paper. Most owe small amounts and are urged to pay promptly. Also includes an advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease with testimonials and trial offer.
John H Kraft chosen by County Auditor Julian Miller to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William W Moss in New Albany township. Kraft, former New Albany fire chief, qualified and assumed duties. Unexpired term runs to January 1 1909.
Republicans announce candidates for county treasurer and township trustees in New Albany and Lew Albany. Fred M. Jackson T Love Mann Ollie L Emery and John A Bends enter trustee or assessor races pending Republican primary decisions. Moses L. Jackson also seeks Lew Albany township assessor nomination.
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