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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
1
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis directs the Red Cross Christmas seal sale nationwide. It highlights how consumption impacts all classes and urges public support and participation in the campaign.
An appeal requests public donations to the Associated Charities Society to fund first aid relief for those in need as severe winter weather approaches. Membership requires one dollar and annual dues. monetary gifts and goods such as clothing and coal are welcomed. Donations may be directed to the secretary Miss Alia C. Smith or left at local banks.
Clark Circuit Court met briefly as an appeal from the Board of County Commissioners in the John M. Bower v Henry F. Schowe road case proceeded. A $200 bond was on file. trial court found for plaintiffs and entered judgment of $2006 principal plus $1854 interest in a related estate suit. Separately, filings included a denial to abatement in Hall v Blunt, a cross complaint, and a divorce judgment in McIntyre v McIntyre.
Harold H Pryor was arraigned before Federal Judge Albert B Anderson in Indianapolis on charges of sending threatening letters to Captain E J Howard. Pryor received ninety days in Marion County jail after deputies moved him from Clark County jail. He ordered Captain Howard to place $100 in a can under a street crossing on East Market Street. Local police caught him after a week of nightly investigations.
The Jeffersonville Chamber of Commerce moves toward forming a new commercial organization under McKeand Service Company plans. Organizer Robert F. Leopold announces two generals will appoint captains and lieutenants to lead a rapid canvass of citizens and merchants with Mayor Rauth backing the effort.
Several Austro Hungarian cabinet members resign as entente powers push action in Europe. Rumanians threaten to issue an ultimatum to Austria once 500000 troops gather in the Balkans. Greece resists conceding plenary use of Salonika and keeps forces in Macedonia despite allied demands.
A Indiana city tale shows Red Cross Christmas Seals used to combat tuberculosis. It recounts John Allison and his friend Jim Cole. both fall ill, die, and leave Dorothy and a widowed mother to face poverty, illustrating prevention's value and urging seal purchases for education and care.
An old classified ad seeks agents to solicit relief products claiming cures for rheumatic pain. The notice mentions WAVING BATHS and a sample offer with a Cincinnati address and Station D.
Miss Emma Eichenberger, a missionary in China, has purchased a brown velvet hat from Miss Julia Mullen via Miss Margaret Lauder. The hat will go to Kutien by way of Fouchow overland by foot, a three day journey, with delivery expected six weeks after shipment.
This advertisement urges readers to mail 5 cents with a slip to Foley & Co Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pain rheumatism backache kidney and bladder ailments and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation billousness headache and sluggish bowels Ben Doolittle signs the ad.
Tabor Lodge of Odd Fellows has elected officers with William Richter as Noble Grand T W Tichenor as Vice Grand E A Seward as Treasurer George Worthington as Secretary. C B McBride was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the county by the Grand Master. The county membership totals 1105.
In Clark Circuit Court National Surety Company answers interrogatories to Cecil J. Sharp seeking to be joined as a defendant in a case against Isaac G. Phipps Sheriff to replevin road machinery seized in Sharp’s attachment action for a note of 1190 dollars in favor of B C Milner Sons Company. The property is valued 1 000 to 1 500 dollars and damaged by weather. Title is via Milner assignment. Milner Jr. later claimed all listed items. The surety argues losses from bondsmen status and seeks settlement of about eight thousand five hundred dollars plus two thousand in labor and materials. In other matters, guardian Mrs. Eleanora F. Liston’s final report shows ward Marc L Liston came of age Nov 21 and fulfilled money held by his mother. Administrators report in Mary Lela Phillips and Booker Phillips estates shows personal property of no value. Booker Phillips estate insolvent petition filed. Citizens Trust Company final report shows 6 200 dollars real estate proceeds, 6 900 paid to Mrs. Josephine L Cox against 10 427 13 claims. Laurel McIntyre v Nellie B McIntyre divorce granted by Clark Circuit Court. no appearance by defendant. marriage in Sept 1913. wife left with another man Feb 8 1914.
Jefferson Lodge No. 3 Odd Fellows elected officers for the coming year. William Yarber was chosen Noble Grand, Harry Heimbaugh Vice Grand, Arthur Perry Recording Secretary, J. G. Robbins Financial Secretary, Floyd Parks Treasurer, and Alvah E. B. Mahaffey Trustee for three years. Parxs elected to another term marks thirty second year.
Auditor Geo Stoner completed a $82 000 distribution sheet for Clark County tax fall collections. Warrants will be issued to town treasurers and township trustees. Corporations receive varied amounts for Charlestown Clarksville Claysburg New Providence Port Fulton Sellersburg Jeffersonville. School corporations totals listed for Clarksville New Providence Port Fulton Sellersburg Jeffersonville. Township allocations named for Bethlehem Carr Charlestown Jeffersonville Monroe Oregon Owen Silver Creek Union Utica Washington Wood. Jeffersonville Library Association to receive 6381.92, with large advance already paid totaling over 23700.
George Smallwood twenty seven of Indianapolis went to Columbus from Louisville and passed a forged check on Policeman James Riddle. He pleaded guilty to forgery there and was sentenced to from two to four ten years in the Indiana Reformatory.
Advertises Dean's Regulars as mild laxatives with claims of satisfaction for thousands. Priced at 25 cents and available at all drug stores.
Homer L. Ingram, a United States Naval Academy graduate and naval ensign, has been serving as assistant coach for the Naval Academy football team under his brother Lieut. Jonas Howard Ingram. He is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Ingram, in Spring Hill.
A found bracelet is reported with owner asked to apply at Gust A Schimpff confectionery and prove property to reclaim.
Clark County Centennial Committee postpones a Friday meeting due to Capt. Lewis C. Baird attending a Indiana chairmen’s gathering in Indianapolis. A tentative Home Coming plan suggests county wide events with Clarksville Charlestown Springville Jeffersonville days to spread interest and involve multiple towns. The Vincennes High School is asked to dramatize Alice of Old Vincennes for a preliminary celebration.
One hundred years ago Jackson County was settled. Citizens urge a special week as part of the State Centennial celebration to stir interest in local history and mark the county centennial.
Last week for payments into the Christmas Savings Club at Citizens Trust Company. At close of business next Saturday night the 1915 club will close and no more payments accepted. The 1916 club starts December 20. Adv. 12-1-2-3-4.
Classified ad offering a cash register for sale. Contact Frank Woerner or call telephone 908 for details.
Christmas and feast days disturb digestion and can lead to serious disease from undigested waste. Foley Cathartic Tablets should be in every home for relief after eating. No griping and no unpleasant after effects. Ben Doolittle endorses this remedy in an advertisement.
Herman Hollowell a New York Central fireman from Hammond Indiana married Miss Mary King on November 27 at the bride's grandmother Mrs George K Morgan home. The bride wore forest green silk trimmed with white crepe and carried pink and white carnat ions. The groom plans to join his wife after the holidays in a home he prepared. Mr Hollowell is noted as a royal boy and brother to the Hetlowell Brothers grocers in Howard Park.
John B. Carr former Sheriff of Mark County left for Conway Springs Kansas after receiving a telegram that his sister Mrs. Tarzaret Mathis was dying. A later telegram said she remained alive. Mrs Mathis, wife of Jefferson Mathis, fell on a cellar stairway a week ago and fractured her thigh. They planned to take her to Wichita for hospital care, but could not. She is the last surviving sister of Mr Carr and the two are the last of the family. Born near Charles Town October 30 1848 to Clark County pioneers.
Word of thanks from Fred Smith of Green Bay Wisconsin claims Foley Kidney Pills cured his back pain and soreness. Winter and cold weather worsen kidney trouble and joint and muscle pain but the pills ease symptoms by aiding kidney function. Ben Doolittle endorses the product in advertisement.
Except for Prisrenil capture by Bulgarians the Serbian military situation shows little change. Monastir status remains unclear amid reports neutral consuls planned to hand it to attackers after Serbian withdrawal. Austria cabinet resignations confirmed by Emperor Francis Joseph, with interior, commerce, and finance ministers stepping down, to be available if needed.
Rome dispatch notes that Berlin seeks separate peace talks with each Quadruple Entente member while Vienna favors a genuine lasting peace to end rising tensions, reporting friction over Austria and Germany’s aims as World War period negotiations unfold.
Charles F. Pangburn, trustee, said an advisory board meeting will be held regarding Isgrigg and Company of Greensburg’s request to be released from a $1,300 good faith check after a remodeling contract. The firm says material costs have risen and they cannot honor the original price, claiming the bond was not prepared within ten days. Pangburn has not returned the check on legal advice, with possible litigation and no clear timetable for a school meeting state health standards.
An antique advertisement from White Mfg Co Cincinnati Dept 10 promotes GASO-TONIC gasoline priced at 3 cents per gallon with claims of carbon elimination and a dollar per hour profit plus guaranteed sales.
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