Seais To Support Nurse Campaign For Tuberculosis Aid
Seais To Support Nurse GERS" RAISE MONEY FOR NOBLE WORK. 75 PER CENT REMAINS HERE NURSE TO TAKE UP TUBERCULOSIS WORK IN CLARK COUNTY. Questions are being asked of those who are engaged in the work of selling Red Cross Seals to fund tuberculosis work in Jeffersonville and Clark County. Seventy five per cent of funds stay locally, with funds split 15 percent to State and 10 percent to National organizations. A public nurse will be hired for Jeffersonville and Clark County to care for tubercular patients and educate on prevention and cure. Buy Red Cross Seals and save lives in Jeffersonville and Clark County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Indiana Association
Indianapolis
Clark County Association
Civic Improvement League
Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Miss Wood
Jeffersonville
Charlestown
Sellersburg
Clark County
Dream feature sings Friday and Saturday nights
Jos ephine Raney, a popular local favorite, will perform singing showcases Friday and Saturday nights at the Dream venue, offering venue goers a lively entertainment option this weekend.
Trainmen honor girl who aided an injured fireman
In Logansport Indiana on December 2 the Good Will lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen agreed to present twelve year old Bessie Reuter of Ridgeville with a solid gold locket for aiding Panhandle fireman J E Emmerd who was fatally injured after jumping from his engine near her home October 19. She kept him calm applied a pillow and bandages after dragging a rug to support his head. The lodge approved the tribute and will give the locket at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Good Will Lodge
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Bessie Reuter
Ridgeville
J. E Emmerd
Panhandle
Emmerd
Jemmerd
Ridzevie
College Professor to Fill Place in High School
Shelbyville Indiana December 3 Max Aley a recent English instructor at Maine University will become English teacher at the local high school replacing Miss Sarah Hanna who plans to marry Grant Vail of Montgomery County. Aley was summoned from abroad to fill the vacancy, with his father Robert J Aley president of the Maine university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Max Aley
Maine University
Robert J Aley
Sarah Hanna
Hanna
Grant Vail
Montgomery County
Aley
Ghelbyville
Mr. Clay
Married couple to establish home on Watt Street Indianapolis
Homer L. Ryan and Marie M. Charles were married in Indianapolis by Rev Anson Baker. They plan to live on Watt Street between Ninth and Tenth after returning from visiting relatives. The bride, daughter of C E Charles, worked as a bookkeeper in Louisville. the groom, a Louisville High School and Jefferson School of Law graduate, works for a railroad in Louisville. The couple have many well wishers and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer L. Ryan
Marie M. Charles
Indianapolis
Anson Baker
Christchurch
Watt Street
Ninth
Tenth
C. E. Charles
West Market Street
Ryan
Louisville
Jefferson School of Law
Pitsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
Indiana Reformatory seeks $175000 in 1915 appropriations
Superintendent David C. Peyton urged the Indiana Legislature to approve about $175000 for specific needs at the state reformatory. Requests include $16000 for two boilers and stokers, $13000 to repair the sewer, $1000 to finish rewiring, and $150000 to buy 1000–1200 acres for a farm, plus ongoing annual funds. A Legislative Visiting Committee examined the institution Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Peyton
Indiana Reformatory
Indiana
Samuel M Ralston
Charles H. Bedwell
Sullivan
Charles A. McGonagle
Muncie
William A. Yarling
Shelbyville
Peyton
Trade Schools
Ephine Raney Tops Weekend Show at Local Venue
Ephine Raney, a popular recent favorite, will perform Friday and Saturday nights at the Adv venue starring in two evenings of live music.
Jeffersonville Red Cross Christmas Seal Contest
The Star opens a December drive inviting Jeffersonville children to collect Red Cross Christmas Seals. Prizes include flour, gold, and a watch for top collectors while Star donations boost December sales. Daily progress will be published after December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jeffersonville Baking Co
T. J. Lindley
W. G. Younz
Jury Commissioners to Meet for 1915 Jury Draw
Judge James W Fortune orders the jury committee of the 1st Circuit Court to meet at the courthouse Tuesday December 8 to draw 250 taxpayers and place them in a box for grand and petit juries during 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Fortune
Circuit Court
Marriage of Frank Meiers in El Paso Reported
Friends in this city report the marriage of Frank Meiers formerly of here now in El Paso Texas to a young lady there. He is 20 and his bride about sixteen. Meiers works as a government clerk in El Paso and moved there two years ago with his mother and two sisters. One sister, Miss Carrie Meier, is a noted music instructor and wife of William Galhein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meiers
el Paso
Tex
Meiers
Carrie Meier
William Galhein
Weather Forecast For Jeffersonville Area
United States Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with light rain and cooler temperatures. Indiana expected cloudy skies with local rains, colder tonight and in the southeast portion Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Law Now In Effect Causes Confusion Over War Tax on Property
War revenue tax now in effect aims to raise 160000000 by December 31 1915 to cover wartime deficits. The act requires certain businesses to pay internal revenue tax and affix adhesive stamps to stock such as chewing gum, prompting delays at New Albany and Terre Haute offices. Revenue officials advised collectors nationwide to delay prosecutions for stamp delays and to keep records, urging proper stamping when supplies arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Isaac Streuse
Terre Hale
Internal Revenue Collectors
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
E'E. Grams
Pey
Frynne
Egin
Osborn
Stamp Tax Rush Floods Drugstores Nationwide
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing works nonstop since the law passed to produce the new revenue stamps. Stamps are shipped from Washington in huge quantities, and almost every drugstore item may be taxed, with thousands of taxable articles per store across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Revenue law sparks tax stamping confusion on real estate deeds
With the new revenue law, questions arise over stamp duties on real estate conveyances. The rule imposes a 50 cent stamp per $500 of consideration, raising doubts about collection and who should determine land value. Clerks like Clark County’s Recorder struggle with properly stamped deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Ailhands
Ephine Raney to Sing Friday and Saturday
Ephine Raney, a popular local favorite, will perform with a Friday and Saturday appearances. The shows are set for the downtown singing venue, drawing community attention and hoped-for strong turnout.
Direct Taxation System Rated At Indiana Tax Conference
At the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis the first day of the Indiana tax conference condemned the direct taxation system and a tax plan based on class levies. John L. Coulter of Nashville presented Census Bureau estimates showing per capita property tax rising from 1.02 to 1.44 between 1903 and 1913, with total per capita taxes up to 3.80 in 1913. He noted general expenditures rose from 2.39 to 3.95 per person, while health and sanitation funding stayed flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
United States
John L. Coulter
Nashville, Tenn
United States Census Bureau
Foley Cathartic Tablets Endorsement From Gore Reader
Gore Georgia resident P A Morgan praises Foley Cathartic Tablets describing thorough cleansing of the system and feeling like a new man after use. He says the medicine keeps the stomach sweet and bowels regular and notes the tablets are non gripe and non sickening. Sold by Ben Doolittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
P. A. Morgan
Ike
Ben Doolittle
Police Chief Thomas E. Spence III Seriously Ill
Capt. Thomas E. Spence III superintendent of police in New Albany and former government depot official is seriously ill at his home 524 East Seventh Street New Albany. He is 76 years old and his condition causes widespread concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Spence
New Albany
Government Depot
East Seventh Street
German Army Saved by Mackensen in Poland War Drama
London reports that German General Mackensen has saved his army at Lodz after encirclement while Warsaw’s fall again failed. News from Vienna and Sofia describe Cracow front actions and a critical Servia situation as battles continue across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Poland
Mackensen
Lodz
Bazaine
Metz
Warsaw
England
Silesia
Vienna
Russig
Cracow
Cam
Carpathians
Servia
Sofia
Bulgaria
Reutera’ Telegram Company
Serviam
Belgrade
Nish
Circuit Court Trial list includes divorce case and damages
The Circuit Court case docket includes Katie Schrodt suing John Schrodt for divorce with custody asked for two children. A reconciliation led to dismissal. Other matters include Herbert R. McMiller et al rescheduled to December 18 and Milton Harman versus Thomas M. Smith for 816 600 damages over alleged alienation of affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH Nam Manor
Stewart
Metropolitan Insurance Company
New York
National Surety Company
Alexander Dowling
New Albany
Wilmer T. Fox
Katie Schredt
Therouch
Thomas H. Stradley
Cirorea
Will of Catherine Taylor Bentley Probated in Charlestown
Probate filed in Circuit Clerk Ballard's office. Catherine Taylor Bentley died November 7 at age 84 in Charlestown. Executor Frank W. Carr qualified with $1,509 bond. listed heirs include James Temple Portier, Frank Taggart Bentley, Mrs Van Stockwell Pentey, James F. Bentley, John H. Bertier, Edward D. Bentley, and Mrs Fannie Pontter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heatie
Catherine Tayior Bentley
Circuit C
Erk Ballard
Bentley
Charlestown
Frank W. Carr
Harry S. Harriot
Carr
Féeward
Benttey
Ella S. Pentey
James Templs Portier
Taggart Bentley
van Stockwell Pentiey
John T Bentley
James F. Bentley
Bridge Accepted After Repair by Fast St Leu Company
The Shoemaker bites Carr Township bridge over Muddy Fork Creek was repaired by Fast St Leu Company at a cost of $779 and accepted by the County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr Township
Muddy Fork Creek
St. Leu's
Austrian German Armies Advance In Poland Vast Casualties Reported
The dispatch notes 1060 killed or wounded and 1509 captured in the fighting in Poland. It states Austrian prisoners total 35 000. Archduke Frederick praises harmony with German forces as Field Marshal von Hindenberg is honored. The Reichsbank vice president cites improving German economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees
Poland
Archduke Frederick
Paul von Hindenberg
Reichsbank
Germany
Ward to be Tried for Child Desertion
Patrick Ward, indicted by the Clark Circuit Court grand jury and arrested in Howard Park Sunday by Sheriff Phipps, will be arraigned before Judge James W. Fortune on a charge of child desertion December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Ward
Clark Circuit
Howard Park
Phipps
James W. Fortune
Dream Feature at ephine Raney Shoppe this Weekend
A popular local favorite unveils a new feature at the Dream. oF ephine Raney. The event runs Friday and Saturday nights, drawing longtime patrons and curious visitors to the venue.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seais
Little Red Cross
Messen
Gers
Josephine Raney
Homer L. Ryan and
Watt ST
Reformatory
Weather Report
Phare of Law
Josephine
Raney
Wayne
Claypool
Thomas E. Spence III
Mackenson
Boulogne
Roterdam
Tijd
Yser
Fngisch
Berlin
Socdz
Zmail
Gumbinnen
Darketren
East Prussian
Constantinone
Batum
Erzerum
Zekki Pasha
Kaiser
Belgium
Baron von Bissing
Homona
Hezgary
Unghvar
Lark Circuit Court
William M. Stewart
Katie Schrodt
John Schrodt
oFephine Raney
Bnights
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