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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
1
Anniversary marks the day of free mail delivery from the local post office with many changes noted since then. The item recalls a historic shift in postal service practice and its ongoing impact on residents.
Today marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Jeffersonville free mail delivery. James L. Miller was among the first carriers and remains in service as offices and staff evolved from 1896 to present. The piece recalls early staffing, funding limits, and the shift from third to second class status, with postmasters listed and current salary noted.
Several inmates from the Indiana Reformatory have applied to the State Board of Pardons. A four day session begins Monday in Indianapolis. Petitions include Robert Oakley from Switzerland county, James Cooper from Scott county for forgery, Emil Burke from Hamilton county in 1914 for felonious entry, and Chester Scott from Warrick county in 1915 for larceny.
A historical ad advises avoiding clogged digestion after feasts like Christmas and New Year. It promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a ready remedy to relieve overeating, regulate bowels, and tone the stomach without griping or after effects.
All residents are urged to attend a general meeting at City Hall Chamber of Commerce discussion at 8 p.m. Thursday. No subscriptions will be solicited, and attendees may express opinions on the proposed chamber. A prospectus outlines the planned operations and governance to be finalized after the campaign.
The city shelves Christmas Seals to fight tuberculosis with Red Cross seals on letters and packages. The piece notes even a child can contribute by buying a two cent seal, and promises stories showing how to help.
A needy boy asks for 19 cents in Red Cross Christmas seals while a rich woman buys 50 cents. The clerk urges patience as the boy explains his ill mother with tuberculosis plans to buy seals. The woman remarks the mother has taken a bigger whack at tuberculosis than expected.
Intruder entered the office of Dr. H W Harrison in the Dream Theater Building last night. A handsome cabinet was pried and damaged with a screwdriver and a knife. drawers were forced open. Captain M A Wall suspects a dope fiend seeking drugs and gold.
Organization outline lists departments and divisions across civic and business areas. Includes Public Utilities Business Affairs Industrial Agriculture Rural Relations and numerous specialized divisions such as Health Sanitation Education Charities and Public Safety with roles in budgeting auditing publicity and member services.
Local Hebrews celebrate Hanukkah beginning December second aligning with Kislev twenty fifth and lasting eight days. The festival recalls the Maccabean revolt led by Judas Mac cabeus against Syrian domination and interference with Jewish faith and customs. The struggle is described as valiant though numerically outmatched.
The Inland Navigation Company installs four 80 to 100 horsepower gasoline engines in its new 250 foot, 43 foot beam steel barge launched at Howard Ship Yards. The ship costs 159000 and aims to cut shipping rates with crude oil operation.
James Masters and Jennie Masters won approval to adopt Chester Arthur Williams, a son of Fane E. Williams injured in New Albany this summer. Judge James W. Fortune ordered the adoption in Clark Circuit Court, changing the boy’s name to James Center Masters.
In Athens a report via Paris says Austria and Germany warn Greece that meeting the quadruple entente demands would push central empires to stop viewing Greek Macedonia as friendly. In Washington Secretary Lansing states peace party members sailing on Ford ships will not receive passports to belligerent nations, only to neutral European states.
A young colored boy entered a New Jersey post office with a postcard and three pennies. He hoped to buy a seal but couldn’t. He bought a penny stamp instead and declared the stamps were for the sick, saying he was obliged to buy one.
The Tri Kappa Sorority plans a Community Christmas Tree in Warder Park to aid poor city children. A bazaar on Spring Street failed to raise enough funds. donations of toys clothing shoes and money are requested at Lindleys Hardware Miss Anna Nahstoll Wall Street Miss Anta Davis 426 Meigs Avenue or local newspaper offices. The tree will be lit in front of the Carnegie Library with Santa Claus and a public appeal to contribute promptly.
Clark Circuit Court hears suit by Peter Brown seeking $5,000 for alleged personal injuries on a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger trip to Cincinnati. Evidence describes Brown's claim of assault and theft after joining others in a smoker car. several administrators filed final reports. other court actions include divorce, road change appeals, and estate settlements.
An old advertisement from White Mfg Co Dept 10 Cincinnati promotes GASO-TONIC gasoline with a claim of 3c per gallon price and an hour profit. It touts carbon elimination and sells the product with guaranteed sales and rapid action.
Township Trustee Charles W Wrhit announces two wagons bought to convey students to the consolidated school plan. One wagon will carry white children to the McCulloch building replacing four guides. the other will haul colored pupils from Cementville to Claysbury. Each wagon cost about 225 dollars, built by Wayne Wagon Works in Richmond Indiana.
Rheumatic sufferers seek relief with Solving Baths and advertise a business opportunity. A sample can be requested by sending 6 cents. cash register and contact details for Frank Woerner in Cincinnati are provided for inquiries.
Recommended for coughs colds croup hoarseness inflamed throat bronchial troubles or sore chest Foley's Honey and Tar opens air passages soothes inflamed surfaces and helps breathing. User reports include a Boseley Missouri family relying on it for years praising its effectiveness and safety.
Chris Bauer died of heart disease in Louisville at about age sixty. He leaves a widow Alice Gaither and three daughters, with brothers Andre and George Bauer and other relatives. The Port Fulton-born craftsman was a longtime resident of Louisville and a St Luke’s Church member whose son funded a memorial window in the church.
An advertisement features Fred Smith of 325 Main St Green Bay Wisconsin praising Foley Kidney Pills for relief from back pain and kidney troubles. It claims winter and cold weather worsen symptoms and that the pills help kidneys eliminate poisons, credits Ben Coolittle.
Lost bracelet described as silver with eight links on velvet. Reward offered for return to 315 W Court Avenue or above 1013 F. Adv. 11-15. Eczema ad notes Dean's Ointment for quick relief at 50 cents, advertised in the same notice.
For rent or sale a concrete bungalow with five rooms a reception hall bath and pantry hot and cold water modern thoroughly one minute from Interurban Station sets high and dry house well lighted bargain apply M M Worral 305 W Sixth street or phone 460 F Adv
A two month old collie pup answers to FI with a reward for return to Miss Irene Mc Bride at 126 W Front St. Also a lost bunch of keys offered reward at this office and a cheap washing machine for sale at 420 East Maple St.
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