New Albany Tribune Notes Local Affairs and Legal Matters
Six veterans were examined by the local pension board as work continues on Atkine Chapel near Bald Knobs. Strawberries are being picked for Benjamin Hankey near Scottaville by hundreds of county girls. Benjamin E Webb and Miss Lida M Worden wed at Centenary M E parsonage. Camp meetings are set for July 4 and 5 at Ramsey grounds led by Evangelist E A Ramsey. The Clara Belle Atkins damage suit against the city and water company continues in Clark circuit court. Floyd County Horticultural Society to award nearly fifty premiums at the strawberry fair next Saturday night near Edwardsville. William Cummins damage case against Southern Railway transfers to federal court. Indiana Pathfinders elect Mrs R Carpenter as sergeant at arms in Kokomo. County commissioners and board of review begin forty day sessions next Monday. State Elks meet next Tuesday and Wednesday in Indianapolis. New Albany Lodge represented by John W Gaither and others. Local cases involving Fisher & Ferguson water writ, James Utz judge set for June 8. Mrs Homer Woodfield sues Ira and Charles Dick for damages over a tent show injury. seat collapse caused broken leg. Evansville trolley franchises discussed by Tenia and officials. Danellton extension status unclear awaiting township subsidy vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Evangelist E. A. Ramsey
Evansville
Clara Belle Atkins
City of New Albany and Water Company
Clark
Jury awards $1000 in Atkins v Knoefel damages case
In Clark circuit court the jury awarded Mrs. Amos P. Atkins $1000 in damages against Charles D. Knoefel after a three day trial alleging misdispensing acetanilid for phosphate of soda at Knoefel's drug store. The fourteenth trial over three years involved attorneys Jewett Jewett and Judge A Dowling for the plaintiff and D Kelap for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Amos P. Atkins
Charles D. Knoefel
Jewett
A. Dowling
D. Kelap
Judge Rules Life Interest Cannot Transfer Upon Death
Judge Montgomery of the Clark circuit court rules in McQuiddy versus Peters that a husband holding a life interest from a wife may signify election by continued use of the property, not by written acceptance, to quiet title. The decision says Martha A. Peters life estate could not convey interests to the widow Frances Peters beyond the life of the husband, clearing the title for McQuiddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Clark Circuit
J. H. McQuiddy
Frances J. Peters
Martha A. Petera
Floyd
Jonathan A. Peters
Peters
William Edward Peters
McQuiddy
Edward Peters
Frances Peters
Peter
Indiana G. A. R. appoints committees for year
Capt. John D. Alexander of Bedford, the new Indiana department commander, announced appointments for the ensuing year. He created a legislative committee to push soldiers interests and oversee detrimental legislation. Visiting committees were named for Lafayette soldiers home and Knightstown orphans home, with Capt. Andrew Fite joining the latter. John T. Wiley was set as recruiting officer for the New Albany district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Alexander
Bedford
Indiana G. A. R
Kokomo
Alexander
Indiana Department
Indiana
TRACTION BOARD DENIES GIRDERS FOR WEST MAIN RAIL WORK
At a public works meeting General Manager M J Sneall said no Johnson girder rails are needed on West Main since no heavy interurban cars will run there. He will supervise good track relaying with contractor Sweeney. The line west of First Street will be abandoned during relaying and Cherry Street granitoid pavement repairs ordered. A lamp post at East Sixth and Market streets to be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
Board of Public Work
M. J. Sneall
Sweeney
First Street
Condra
McLinn to Head English Department at Decatur High
Go to Decatur Illinois as head of English department after retiring from the local high school faculty at term end. Professor McLinn, English teacher for three years, came from Bloomfield Indiana where he taught five years and was highly successful. He was popular with patrons and students, and Decatur’s high school serves about seven hundred students with a twenty member faculty in a thriving city of roughly twenty thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tof. C. B. McLinn
Decatur
Lll
McLinn
Bloomfield
Ind
High School Chorus and Orchestra Plan Joint Recital
The New Albany High School presents a joint recital next Monday evening in the school auditorium. About 150 chorus voices and a 20 piece orchestra will perform under Anton H. Embs. Soloists Ruth Rough Richie Baerd and Scott Leach will appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Rough
Richie Baerd
Scott Leach
New Albany
Audenta
Anton H. Embs
Personal notices of weddings and health updates
W C Donner rehabilitating after surgery at St Edward's hospital. Vernon Patterson of Milltown and Miss Georgia Ursery of Boonville wed by Rev F T Porter, with Miss Emma Carr visiting her cousin H J Martin. Oscar Dungnihoo weds Miss Mabel Stoll at Central Christian parsonage. Gail Doolittle visits Indianapolis then Leavenworth to see grandparents. Louis Hnonlow and Miss Charlotte Irvine married in Jeffersonville. Oldham Bates celebrates 79th birthday at 614 East Seventh. Ruel Arnold family travels to Southern Michigan due to ill relatives. H G Roberts and family move to San Francisco. Henry Moye recovering at home after elevator accident at Paul Reising brewery. W B Hice visiting in Terre Haute. nominated for Vigo circuit court prosecutor. John L Francia visits relatives in Mt Vernon, then Quanah Springs. Prof Frank Reising to Manila after Philippines service. James Shields, 80, ill at St Edward's. Invitations issued for marriage of Harry Koonappell and Miss Edith Rose Endris at St Marys Silver Hills. They will reside in new home on Silver Hills.
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W. C. Donner
East Main Street
St. Edward's Hospital
Vernon Patterson
Milltown
Georgia Ursery
Boonville
F. T. Porter
Oscar Dungnihoo
Mise Mabel Stoll
Harrison County
Central Christian Parsonage
B F. Cato
Mies Gail Doolittle
Indianapolis
Leavenworth
J. R. Collins
Ruel Arnold
Ada
Katherine Arnold
Michigan
Mr. Arnold
H. G. Roberts
Harrison Gandy
San Francisco
Roberts
H. H. Roberts
Culberteen Avenue
Henry Moye
Paul Reising
Floyd Knobs
Harry Koonappell
Misa
Edith Rose Endris
J. Otto Endrie
Silver Hills
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Memorial Day Services Set With Altered Assembly Point
Memorial Day events will honor veterans at the soldiers cemetery on Ekin avenue next Saturday after noon. Due to age, older veterans will not march. assembly shifts to Vincennes and Spring streets at 1 30 for a procession led by Major Ruerell P Finney with Indiana National Guard Companies C and M. The program at the cemetery includes flags, flowers, remarks, songs, invocations, addresses by O A Short and Rev Frank T Porter, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and final benediction by Comrade Youman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Cemetery
Ekin Avenue
Post Hall
Pearl and
Market Streets
Vincennes
Spring Streets
Ruerell P. Finney
Indiana National Guard
A. R
Jeffersonville
National Cemetery
Arthur Lamppin
A. H. McQuiddy
America
Frank C. Beck
Old Camp Ground
Park Obriatian Church
O. A. Short
O H. Sowle
A. H. MccQuiddy
Muasic
Frank T. Porter
Comrade Youman
City officials cut costs by shifting street inspections
The Republican administration trims expenses by having the board of public works inspect new streets instead of hired inspectors. Mayor Jacob Best oversees the plan, with two inspectors active while a third handles pumps, saving $875 monthly. McAnlloch assists the city engineer on East Main street clerical work to avoid a clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main Street
Jacob Best
Board of Public Works
Gardner
McAnllocch
East Maine Street
Best
Berries Ripen as Warm Weather Boosts Local Harvest
In Floyds Knobs the sun and showers speed berry ripening though crops may be smaller than hoped. A moving picture show draws a crowd while minor thefts are found and traced. Local sports include Indian Creek vs Mooresville with a wide margin, and residents visit relatives in nearby towns as town life continues with church events and May town festivities.
Regular Post Q Meeting and Milwaukee Convention Notes
Regular monthly Post Q meeting set for Saturday night June 13 with a street excursion on the boat. Tickets for A A and their families, sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake to be sold. Wm J Mullaly of Chicago injured his foot. A E Hartman leaves for Indianapolis for state board reorganizaton. National convention in Milwaukee June 22 26 open to delegates or observers. Several names mentioned as accompanying delegates. A cable about 3000 miles long discussed and a race metaphor used. Post Q gains new members E A Hartman 34 O F Saner 20 Jas R Crawford 19. A city incident notes a local potential abduction. H D Smith of Pittsburg visiting.
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Post Q
Nest
A. E. Hartman
Todianapolia
State Board of Directors
Milwaukee
P. N. Curl
Herman Brown, Jr
E A. Hartman
O. F. Saner
Jas
R. Crawford
Noted Texas Attorney Is Shot Dead in Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells Texas May 27 W E McConnell a leading attorney and former state legislator was shot and killed at T J Pearson s home. Witnesses say a family gathering for property matters prompted the incident with statements to Mrs Peteh on and a claim a weapon was drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Tex
W. E. McConnell
T. J. Pearson
Péhteon
Denied Murder Charge in May Sapp Case
Samuel Whitlow testified in Iola Kansas that he did not kill Miss May Sapp and that she committed suicide after he told her their relations must end. He said she cut her own throat with a razor. Whitlow, a former schoolteacher, taught Miss Sapp, who was among his pupils. He has a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola
Kan
Samuel Whittow
Miss May Sapp
Whitlow
Miss Sapp
Not in Trust Circus Refuses to Join the Combine
The John Robinson Shows declines to join the Circna Trust alliance of top circuses. The management vows to keep using parade and features, promising new novelties each year. Expect capacity crowds for both afternoon and evening performances in Janet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circna Trust
John Robinson
Truet Builders
Combine
Janet
Deaths include Carrie Lee Clara Louise and others across Cloverport area
A list of deaths and funeral details appears from Cloverport and nearby towns. Carrie Lee aged forty, Lena Woods aged fifty six, Clara Louise infant daughter of H M Prather, Mrs Mary J Miller, two month old infant of the Hubbard family, two year old Coulter child, Dennis McCarthy former Paris Ky bank cashier, Floyd Parks Jr in Jeffersonville, Mrs Marty J Miller widow of J T Miller of Cloverport, Lula B Tresenriter wife of Noble Tresenriter aged thirty six. funeral and burial details given for each, with locations in Cloverport East Eleventh street and nearby cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Miller
St. Edward's Hospital
Cloverport
Lawrence Hubbard
Lower Albany
Veron
Fred Coulter
Salem
Dennis McCarthy
Paris
St. Joseph's Hospital
Lexington
Floyd Parks, Jr
Floyd Parks
Jeffersonville
Birdie Herfel
Marty J Miler
J. T. Miller
Lula B. Tresenriter
Noble Tresenriter
East Eleventh Street
Francis M. Yenowine
Georgetown Township
B. F. Gate
Central Christian Church
Edwardsville
Administrator's Notice to Heirs and Creditors
The administrator of Blanche Magness deceased announces final settlement in Floyd County Indiana. The Floyd Circuit Court will hear the final account on June 1 to approve or deny. Creditors heirs and others interested must appear to show cause or prove their claims. Paris & Trusty, Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Magness
Floyd Eircutt Court
Floyd County
Indiana
Myscall Trest and Deposit Company
Paris & Trusty
mHaysy
Administrator Appointed for Charity Be Mitchem Estate
James H. Mitchem is named administrator of the estate of Charity Be Mitchem, deceased. The filing states the estate is considered solvent and the administrator will oversee settlement of affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heareby
Estate of Charity
Mitchem
James H. Mitchem
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Ollie Emery
Atkine Chapel
Bald Knobs
Crawford
Harrison Counties
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Scottaville
Benjamin E Webb
Vincennes Street
Lida M. Worden
Centenary M. E. Parsonage
Indiana Pathfinders
Mra. R. Carpenter
Board of County Review
Floyd County Horticultural Society
William Cummine
Southern Railway Company
United States Court
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New Albany Lodge
John W. Gaither
Old Bir
John Mitchell
M. 0. Thornton
James W. Dunbar
Jease Vole
William Paris
Elmer Jones
Company O
Fisher & Ferguson
New Albany Water Company
State Street
Utz
Mra
Homer Woodfield
Auit
Harrison
Ira Dick
Charles Dick
North State Street
Stotsenburg & Weathers
Jorydon
O. O. Tenia
Tennis Construction Company
Rockport
Mount Vernon
Board of Works of
Dannelton
Capt
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C. B. McLinn
Emma Carr
Monon
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H. J. Martin
Louis Hnonlow
Charlotte Irvine
Louisville
Justice Keigwin
Oldham Bright Taesday
East Seventh Street
W. B. Hice
Terre Haute
G. S. Hice
Thirteenth
Market
John L. Francia
Ekinavenas
Silver Grove
Mt. Vernon
I[il
Qounay Springs
Kaw
F. H. Francia
Crawford County
Frank Reising
Palmyra
Corydon
Philippines
Manila
James Shielde
Eather Shields
William H. Shields
Misa Gertrude Miller
Mary Black
Philadelphia
John Rudy
Indian Creek
Mooresville
Ollie Wagner
Borden
O.P. Atkina
Frank Loitch
Mr. Oopler
Lafayette Township
Mary's of the Knobs Ball
St. Mary’s of the Kooba Church
Jane
Father Sermersheim
Frank Obriatau
Clarence Beet
Vincent Zaho
Raymond Smith
Bernard Loesch
Raymond Knabel
Charles Schindler
Dennis Berondh
Mabel Koasal
Blanche
Sittason
New Decatur
Ata
Minnie Venner
Oagood
Lud
J. O. Endris
Pearl Street
New A P. S
Vv Ay
Samuel Hood
East Fourth Street
Wm. J. Mullaly
Chicago
Post
H.D Smith
Pittsburg
Carrie Lee
Eaat Street
Lena Woods
Green Street
Clara Louise
H. M. Prather
East Seventh
Water Streets
Arpet
Bet
Pearl
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