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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
8
The piece argues many women seek multiple doctors for various symptoms but the root cause is uterine distress. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic and nervine for delicate female systems, claiming it cures underlying issues and relieves nerves, anxiety, and fatigue.
Arthur A. Mosier is executor of Alta M. Green's will. Capital National Bank becomes reserve agent for Corydon National Bank. Rev W O McPherson to pastor Salem Baptist. Rev A M Sappenfield resigns Whiteloyd Lutheran for Iowa call. Rev M Clark retires after 52 year Paoli Baptist pastorate on July 1. County pension vouchers issued. widows receive $12 monthly. Vincennes West Baden Louisville electric line to connect Vincennes Monroe City West Baden. US map changed ten years ago after Dewey victory at Manila Bay. US casualties seven wounded, Spanish 412 killed or wounded. McPherson v Sears verdict for defendants in Floyd to Clark circuit court. Stotsenburg & Weathers for defendants. John H Luckett discussed as joint senator candidate. Mabel Baugh sues Henry Baugh for divorce. seeks custody of son Melvio and $300 alimony. Stotsenburg & Weathers represent. Rev W S Chimes attends general Methodist conference in Baltimore. Grimes serves as reserve delegate and Indianapolis News representative. Thomas Mitchell enlisted in the...
A naval deserter from the Kentucky, who left in October 1906 and wandered the country before returning to Norfolk in April 1907, was arrested Saturday night by Osapt. William Adame. He said he deserted to see his family but gave no clear reason for delaying use of the home visit.
W Condit 60, of 1414 Dewey street, shot himself at 7 30 am in the Bray clothing factory 135 Sixth street Louisville where he had worked ten years. Cause given as ill health with no other motive. Survived by wife and two sons Arthur and Calvin. He came from Columbus Ohio and had bronchial troubles for years. He was quiet and respected. Also an ad for Allen’s Foot Ease promising relief for tired feet.
Louis Jordan principal stockholder and president of the New Albany and Corydon Turnpike Company died last Friday in Washington D C after a year of heart disease. He was 75, born in Verydon, leaves one daughter Gertrude Jordan, and held a government post in the treasury department. Funeral services were conducted in Indianapolis after his body was moved there from Washington. He regularly attended Corydon turnpike annual meetings. A separate local ad notes Booklen's Arnica Salve sold at 25 cents corner druggist.
Residents on West Main petitioned for brick paving after years of mud and rats. The board approved brick, bids set for May 16, and a property holders committee will confer during bid opening. The street will be 52 feet wide from West Firat to Eighth and 40 feet from West Highth to Tenth, with completion expected by fall.
The new product Our Pie comes in lemon chocolate and custard flavors in ready to bake packages. Each package yields two large pies with a positive guarantee. Local grocers report rising sales and customer satisfaction.
Township Trustee John F Kraft completes the 6 to 21 population count for New Albany township with 1060 total, up seven from last year. Of the 1060, 530 are males and 530 females. 619 males are white and 1 colored, 515 females are white and 16 colored. The count excludes New Albany city and Silver Grove.
Floyd County Live Stock Association forms to organize agricultural fairs and half mile horse races on a 30 acre North State Street tract. Councilman George Strack leads the effort, aiming to extend streetcar service to the grounds and revive local fair traditions after the old Charlestown road grounds were sold for building lots. A pending option on the site will be closed if sufficient interest appears.
Clarence Kiefer was elected county truancy officer by five township trustees and local town officials, defeating Edward Evans four votes to two amid some absence. A resolution directs trustees to provide teachers with lists of children aged six to fourteen to improve truancy monitoring.
An old time advertisement touts Mother Gray’s Herbal Compound for back pains eye strain and bladder issues. The copy urges readers to ask druggists for a sample package and to address The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York for more information.
The Madison soldiers monument dedication on May 29 will include Company C and Indiana National Guard units from Jeffersonville Madison and Franklin with a battalion from Fort Thomas Kentucky and G A R members from Indiana and nearby states. Oran Perry will be grand marshal. Major W J Coleman will command the Indiana battalion. George Middleton of Chicago funded the $13 000 monument, birthplace Madison, Civil War service in Company E Third Indiana Cavalry. O D Knoefel notes Foley s Honey and Tar remains safe under the National Pure Food and Drug law.
In Schramberg Germany a museum of clocks displays centuries of timepiece development. Notable curios include a 15th century traveler alarm clock shaped like a lantern with candle and spring mechanism to advance the wick. The exhibit highlights crafts and devices from a key regional industry.
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