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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
1
A state report shows parole violators at 32 percent with offenders tied to adult reform efforts. The annual tally highlights compliance and examinations across facilities, including the reformatory, detailing counts of rearrested individuals and outcomes of probation and testing.
The passage reports city officials preparing to address coal supply costs and price controls. It notes Indiana connections, proposals to procure farm provisions directly, and deadlines for the mayor to announce plans and possible vendor lines.
Clark Circuit Court did not convene today due to Judge James W Fortune’s absence. Grand and petit juries discharged last week will reconvene Monday. Warren B Allison to take over the grand jury duties from Claude B McBride. Final reports filed include Eliza Benger guardian in ward case and Joley Conroy estate distribution. A citation for William Phylipsel to show cause over support arrears was issued.
Mr and Mrs Charles Smith and children from Indianapolis spent Thanksgiving with Mrs Smiths sisters Misses Sallie and Katie Walkup and will return home Monday.
Mrs S EL Scott entertained at supper Thanksgiving evening in honor of her brother Alvin Sehonpil who was visiting from Cincinnati Ohio.
A farmers meeting in Orezen Pownslip was held today at Wes Amick’s farm to discuss corn production. County Veet Stevens attended.
The article notes English war efforts cutting forests with two new forestry battalions formed from Canadian lawyers axmen and cant hook crews. It highlights timber shortages for trench and defensive construction and mentions the Toronto contingent enlisted to support the timber drive.
Mrs. Amelia Cohen Simon died in New York on December 2 but fulfilled her wish by witnessing the impending marriage of her daughter Minetta Beatrice to James F. Landers. The ceremony was carried out beside the dying mother’s bedside on Christmas Eve as she approached death.
Sunday School at 9 15 a m public worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League Bible Class at 6 45 p m Morning sermon The Divine All-Sufficiency Evening sermon A Reminder by the Wayside All services in English Strangers are welcome come and worship with us
In a Tuesday evening gathering on Nov 28 after two weeks’ notice from the pulpit, W. O. Williams was named Master Aletha Daley was elected Secretary Edith Sames became Treasurer Hartes Anderson was chosen Sp Deacon Charles Ryle was named trustee for two years Charles Anderson earned a sixteen year term as trustee G WL Sparks will wear the trustee title.
Morning sermon titled The Invincible Faith of Woman and evening address My Creed And My Covenant were delivered at the Christian Church highlighting steadfast faith and personal commitment.
Rev. Thomas Lb. Crandell presides at Morton Memorial Methodist Church with Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning topic "Exercise the Law of Development" and evening topic "Why Are Not the Mass is Saved?"
Morning sermon theme centers on giving thanks while the evening message examines The Two Thieves. The Lord's Supper will be observed at both services.
Morning worship at :30. Evening sermon The Man. Sunday School at :60 Bible Classes at 9 40. This week November EL. Wednesday evening Martin Luther program. The Church Dinner and Bazaar on Thursday. Berman.
Rev. H C Clippinger will lead morning Advocate Day for Methodism and Tuberculosis Day services at Walh Street Mo IE Church. Bible School at 9 45 and services at 10 30 and 7 30 with themes Our Homes and Good Literature Gospel and Good Health announced. Visitors welcome.
Divine services outline with Sunday School at 9 30 a.m German sermon at 10 30 a.m Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting at 6 p.m led by George Grober on The Consecration of Business Life Evening services at 7 30 p.m.
The report shows semi annual tax collections and amounts due, with state and local line items. It lists districts and offices including county auditor and state treasurer, detailing taxes, fees, penalties, and distributions across schools, institutions, and departments. Deserted or garbled sections are present but core figures reflect totals and allocations.
A brief notice describes a new program at Yew OfftCult focusing on physical education ropes training. The piece notes instructor J. Ril Cray and teammate Monty Prersrpyy guiding pupils as they begin a yearlong session with a commencement by the Mea ta nernotnt hingesch.
Local citizens and officials including Mayor W. Rauth and bankers received invitations to the Central States Conference on Rail and Water Transportation in Evansville Indiana December 14 and 15. Speakers include Frank Trum sub president of the C and O. Alfred, counsel for wagaway. Mayor Puchia. and others from railroad and banking sectors. The meeting aims to gauge railroad company perspectives and discuss potential lines along the Mississippi River. The event is sanctioned by officials at Wohpoton amid investigations by the Newtsucs Committee.
The Braworth League service at the Wall sired Methodist Episcopal society tomorrow will be in charge by Misses Pereie Amy and Mar vel Poindexter. The meeting will be held on the south side of eloek.
In Duval County Florida plus year round favorable climate cheap good lands offer profitable staple crops and livestock. Publicity Department Duval County Com Ady issues a free booklet Qlicial Booklet V1 30-12-12.
Local ad offers shop for rent at 469 Indiana Ave with furnishings and seating. SINGER sewing machines sold cash or time terms with phone contact 41206y. Also mentions Spring Street address and Thur Fri Sat advertising.
The readable portions mention names and places in a garbled imdietment style. Entities include St Mary and Lavastiges mapytnper, with references to a court or committee setting. The fragmentary text hints at proceedings or a record but lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
The Christmas Savings Club urges members to complete payments this week before the close of business Saturday. After that date no further deposits will be processed and checks will be mailed to ACH members around December 10th by Citizens Trust Company.
Fragmentary OCR shows Charles Vo Banner filing a lawsuit related to interests in a property or estate. Names like Prange Povegertian Creer and Matesa meaty appear. details unclear. The document mentions widow or spouse and potential debts or claims.
Mrs Roth Williams of Bethel near Borden dies at home after illness described as pneumonia. She was born April 27, 1907, to Vine and Wes Pipanueb Beck. Survived by husband, several brothers and sisters, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements announced by T. T. Anderson in Chicago with Palm Beach County, Florida travel notes.
Meeting times announced for Sunday School officers and teachers Monday night. Ladies Aide to convene Thursday afternoon. Brotherhood to meet Thursday night.
The Clark county earn Show will be held next Saturday at Sprcesterbachh Brothers store in Chartestown with prizes for five ten and twenty five years of white and yellow corn. Cash for best single ear and sweepstakes in a shelling contest. J Harper of Purdue University to judge. Ladies of the Christian church will serve hot lunch.
Rev. A. W. Brooks leads Advent Sunday service at St Pauls Episcopal Church with a celebration of holy communion.
Morning service and sermon at 9 30 a m. Afternoon sermon at 1 39 p m. Evening service and sermon at 5 30 p m. Sunday School at 7 00 a m.
Next Friday the annual institute show of the farmers of Bethlehem township will be held at the Hane V Methodist church. A basket dinner will be served at noon. County Agricultural Agent A. H. Stevens will attend the show.
A school theft report from Bigcott School notes intruders entered via a window and ransacked the building. The thief or thieves left drawers on the floor and several witnesses saw the disturbed scene before an investigation failed to identify suspects. The teacher Wise Balls Smith ensured the Victrola was secured and escorted home in Memphis, aiding the alert.
A union gathering of the Women s Foreign Missionary Society and the Standardbearers of Wall Street Methodist Episcopal church will meet at Mrs Allen Swartz home Tuesday night at 7 99 o clock. A Christmas program will be presented and the annual offering will fund outgoing missionaries, including thirty five new ones.
Major Theodore B. Hacker former Depot Quartermaster in Jeffersonville and now assigned to Panama plans to leave the city late next week. He hopes to stop at Jonesboro Tennessee to visit his parents and reconnect with his childhood scene and relatives.
At the regular meeting last night the United Order of the Golden Cross Bain Commandery No 15 elected officers for the coming term. Named were W Leap past noble commander as CG, S M Cole man as noble commander, 8S A Crocker as vice noble commander, Alice Loomis as worthy prelate, E E Johnson as worthy herald, M J Loomis as keeper of records, J G Loomis as financial keeper of records, Edward Weber as worthy treasurer, Anna Buckley as worthy inside warden, L T Armstrong as worthy outside warden, RR Aspril as worthy organist, W W Cain, Edward J Swartz, and E B Jacobs as trustees.
Jacob Bendolf 40 of 1613 Carr St. St. Louis says he has lost memory, his wife and two children and his faith in humanity after his dry goods store failed. He was robbed by two strangers while seeking his wife to offer $100 peace payment, then jailed while police review four pawn tickets he owned.
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