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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
8
Fragmentary note describes a harsh physics day ending quietly with a hint of mild laxatives being available. Mentions D.n's Regulars and a price of 25 cents at all drug stores.
Dream Theater and Mutual announce a feature film event with the title You Can’t Beat It and additional peels planned. A promotion notes evenings featuring the title plus related shorts and previews.
The governor’s proclamation on December 4 acknowledges a new law in Jefferson Paris across the river. Attorneys for a land company argue the decree took effect Wednesday and Thursday as the district court in Gretne prepares for trial. The land company plaintiff claims the decree was executed without proper authority in this dispute.
Governor decries local lax enforcement as militia raids several gambling resorts in the parish, asserting authorities failed to uphold the law.
Katherine von Minckwitz, 12, of New York will receive 16000 in compensation for loss of her right foot six inches below the knee. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agreed to pay the sum and the Supreme Court approval followed. Miss Von Minchwitz was injured at North Vernon Indiana on September 6 last.
Advertisement seeks a capable man to take charge of a local agency handling Noty Vacuum Sweepers on an attractive commission. Sales easy and profits assured. Address THE DOTY COMPANY DAYTON OHIO Adv. 124-15.
The Indiana state central committee met in Indianapolis and set April 5 and 6, 1916, as the Republican State convention dates. Delegates by district will meet April 5 evening to name officers and select district delegates to the national convention, with at large delegates chosen by the convention.
The state committee recognized a former Progressive Edward Tener of Anderson and added him to the executive committee replacing Edward Schmidt of Indianapolis who left to manage Hugh Milter’s campaign. The panel now includes Tener Fred A Sims Judge Harry Foothill Phelps Kerby and Willa Ceake with Hays approving the selection.
In Marion Ohio on December 4 a baker, E L Hinton, returned home from a dance and set his alarm for 6 30 am. The alarm sounded and aroused him though he was partly overcome by gas fumes. He kicked over a chair where the clock stood, and his wife found him unconscious. He was revived a few moments later.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet Thursday evening December 9 at their hall in the Best Building to elect officers. Mrs. Arthur Perry serves as president.
Woman's Relief Corps No 12 plans 2 30 meeting Tuesday with Dr Sallie C Jackson to elect officers and pack boxes for the Children's home at Knightstown and Lafayette. Walter Bowen hospitalized in Louisville with double pneumonia. Mrs Walter Dorsey hosts rock club at East Chestnut street home. E Z Embroidery Club to hold a December 8 dance at Ellis Hall. Flossie Hendren improving after tonsillitis. Mrs Walter Fry convalescing from typhoid fever. Mr and Mrs Frank Reid guests of Charlestown friends. Mrs P Graham and her party travel to Lexington Ind.
A social shower was hosted at the Lauder home in Midway for Miss Mary Morris before her holiday marriage to Hugh McHenry Marble. Katheryn Cain won the prize in a Progressive hearts game. attendees included numerous Miss Mor ris and Lauder family members and friends.
Upon the start of William Jong’s two year term as Sheriff of Clerk County on January 1, Harry B. Hulfstetter of the eastern county will serve as deputy for that area. He replaces Daniel W. Bower who seeks the County Commissioner nomination he previously held. Lone has not named a city deputy yet.
G W Patton of Jeffersonville Diamond Control explains why chain tires wear tires and how to fit chains to avoid damage. He notes chains should creep around the tire, warns against loose chains and using chains on city streets after slush season, and urges considering tread designs like the Squegee tread for anti skid without chain obstruction.
J L Marshall a 28 year old railroad brakeman from Youngstown Ohio was committed after a preliminary hearing on sending threatening letters through the mails. Homer Allison a Mercer Penn farmer received a letter demanding 2500 in gold to be taken to Youngstown for further instructions. He complied and a note directed him to place the gold on a locomotive. a post office inspector pursued and saw Marshall seize the bag as the train started.
Centennial Chairmen from most of Indiana’s ninety two counties gathered in Indianapolis to discuss an old home week celebration. Geo Ade, the humorist, predicted every county will hold an old home week next year inviting natives back to their childhood homes.
The commission aims to appoint a state chairman to urge Hoosiers living away from home to return. Capt. Lewis C. Baird, Clark County centennial chairman, attended the meeting. Due to his absence, the local committee did not meet as planned last night.
Old coin dealers advertise cash for 1884 Trade Dollar and 1912 nickels plus rare coins and bills to 1912. A benefit bazaar for the Old Ladies' Home will run Monday to Wednesday at J F Spieth's store with fancy work items for Christmas gifts and proceeds aiding the home.
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