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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
1
Ten of the new dollar bills carry a big premium and are marked with a star. Officials urge the public to watch their bills and report any star notes seen in circulation.
The piece critiques Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama for favoring a gag rule or cloture in the Senate, arguing the Senate is a minority body due to skewed voting by states. It compares Alabama and Iowa voting patterns in 1914, highlighting unequal access to the polls and the broader impact on representation. It emphasizes disparities in turnout and calls out Southern Democrats as shaping Senate membership.
An old ad promotes GASO-TONIC gasoline with a 3 cent per gallon price, claims carbon elimination, and a dollar per hour profit. Sold by White Mfg Co Dept 16 Cincinnati Ohio. Adv. 19 18 15.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as purifying the blood and clearing the skin. It claims to restore sound digestion and notes the product sells at druggists for one dollar.
An advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for eczema itching relief. The product is priced at 50 cents and available at all stores.
A brief health note warns that holiday meals cause indigestion and constipation leading to disease. It recommends Foley Cathartic Tablets for home use to relieve distress after eating, regulate bowels, sweeten the stomach, and tonify the liver.
Mrs Mary Corrigan Burke seventy seven died Thursday at 710 Spring street after about ten days of pneumonia. Funeral services Saturday at 8 20 am from the residence and 9 am at St Augustine s Catholic church. Interment in St John s cemetery Louisville She is survived by a brother Daniel Burke of Granston Manor Ireland and several cousins Mary Conroy Mollie Burke.
Howard Burlingame age 85 longtime city resident died in St. Louis. He was a son of the late Merrill Burlingame and leaves a mother, two brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Margaret Mathis, wife of Jefferson C. Mathis, died at Conway Springs Kansas after a fall caused hip fracture. Born October 30 1843 in Charlestown she was the last of Col. Tom Carr's family besides her brother John B. Carr. Surviving: husband son Edgar Mathis and a granddaughter. cousins Belle Emma Robertson and others in the county.
J L O Bannon auditor of Harrison County campaigned for the third district nomination in Jeffersonville today. He spoke in Scott County at Blocker last night and planned to speak in Leota tonight and in Clark County in January.
The Industrial Board arrives under provisions of the compensation law to hear a case. Officials prepare to review claims and determine entitlements.
A Thursday hearing by the Indiana Board of Industry resolved a dispute over workers compensation for David Jones. The board found Jones was employed by Andrew Trinkle, ordering Trinkle to pay Jones 15 dollars plus medical expenses for a foot injury from a horse stepping on his foot.
Advertisement notes crepe paper available for holiday decorations at Doherty's Drug Store.
Fred Smith of Green Bay Wisconsin reports long back pain relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims winter worsens kidney trouble and urges the product to aid kidney function and poison elimination.
The December gathering of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip at St. Luke's German Reformed church drew a large crowd. Rev. C G Prather of Morton Memorial spoke on The Unrealized Possibilities of Man and urged using grace to develop character.
Regular jury panel convenes for the trial of J Fred Beggs as administrator of Robert Aldrich estate against Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad over Aldrich death by a train on October 18 1918 Aldrich resided in Scott county Several wage suits against the B and O Railroad were dismissed and may be refiled in lower court Other cases include demurrers and damages actions and a number of divorce actions listed for Saturday hearing in the Circuit Court
The Citizens Trust Company declares this the last week for payments into the 1915 Christmas Savings Club. No further payments will be accepted after close of business next Saturday. The 1916 club starts December 20 with advance deposits 12 1 2 3 4.
At city hall a packed weekly meeting showcased growing interest in a new Chamber of Commerce. Leopold outlined steps, plans, and channels for the organization, announcing a rally at Spieths hall and a whirlwind membership drive on December 9 14 15.
Friday and Saturday night shows at the Jefferson theater feature King Baggot in The Suburban among four reels and another reel. Saturday matinee offers a Brocken Coin episode Too Many Cooks Nes'er Comedy and two more reels. Admission for all five reels is five cents. a free admission coupon allows one child free at Saturday matinee dated Dec 4.
An old notice from November 19 1915 highlights gasoline offered at 3 cents per gallon in Cincinnati. The brief advert appears in the Adv department with a concise price point and location.
Albert Clark files exceptions in the Circuit Court to all current reports and the final accounting of William P. Gilliard guardian of Darry Bower killed by a freight train at Charlestown November 3 1913. Clark argues Gilliard was appointed January 31 1903 and cites multiple past accounts. He disputes farm rent charges from 1906 claiming higher possible rent and objects to a $78 ward board charge.
Rev Joseph G Moore of Charlestown will occupy the Park M E pulpit tonight as part of the ongoing eight day services at Park church Port Fulton. Dr Eason of Louisville led last night with strong forms and fine singing by Clarence Cook and Ione Ruddell. Tonight many Park church members are expected to attend. No service Saturday night. eight days conclude Sunday with C H Pinnick and John Asher delivering sermons.
A Berlin inventor describes a simple device using a steel wire about one millimeter thick to fell trees. The wire heated by friction cuts through a twenty inch behemoth in six minutes, leaving a smooth clean cut. The motor stays out of fall range and a portable 10 horsepower petrol engine can generate electricity at the forest entrance.
A brief vignette notes wire nests as clean portable spaces but jokes about time and a child Pierre losing a first tooth. Pierre cries at the mirror, his mother reassures him that it will grow back, but not in time for dinner.
The Swelled Head recalls being trained to pick companions from superiors and admits a lifelong sense of loneliness as a man. The dialogue frames social expectations and personal isolation in a reflective, period voice.
The filing alleges Gilliard’s family involvement over thirteen weeks and asks for vouchers to cover 397.30 for clothing from July 1, 1907, to November 3, 1913. It contests 250 for a tombstone as excessive, noting 75 paid for the father’s stone and 50 for the son’s grave marker.
Petit jury in the Peter Brown v. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company verdict favors the defendant after about an hour’s deliberation. Brown sought 5000 dollars for damages claiming assault and robbery on a passenger train near North Vernon on June 6, 1915. Trial occupied most of yesterday.
Russian forces reportedly landed troops into Bulgaria near Monastir and occupied soil areas, with reports describing advancing ground units and subsequent occupation actions in the region.
Reuter dispatches from Salonika report Russian entry into Bulgaria and Austro German occupation of Monastir. Telegraphic links to Monastir show Austrian flag, Bulgarians held Kenali south of the city, with potential further Bulgarian advance toward Monastir.
The Turkish War Office reports fierce fighting on Dardanelle fronts with bombardment near Anafarta and Ari Burnu. It states allied cruiser near Seddul Bahr was hit three times and forced to retreat, while an allied torpedo boat was attacked by a Turkish aeroplane off the Bay of Saros.
Paris December 2 General Joffre has been named Commander in Chief of all French armies except those in North Africa and colonial possessions. President Poincare signed the decree today.
A British coast defense gunboat in Egyptian waters was sunk by a German submarine, according to a dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Athens dated December 3.
Dispatches report Monastir captured by invaders as Teutonic Allies push through Montenegro and Serbia. Bulgarians advance west of Prilep taking Krushevo Kiche and Brodi while Italians reportedly land at Avl i Albania to assist Serbian forces. Negotiations continue among Constantine government ministers regarding quadruple alliances.
The talks stall as Greece resists allies access to railways and the right to patrol Greek waters against submarines, delaying agreement on wartime cooperation.
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