State Forestry Board Offers Essays Contest To Students
The State Board of Forestry announces prizes totaling 49 for essays by schoolchildren on forest use and preservation. Secretary Gladden says the contest aims to stimulate interest and publicize forest topics across Indiana schools with details on eligibility, judging, and prize distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Forestry
Oal Gladden
Henryville
Clark County
Fderider
Pantestanes
Post Office Letter List for Week Ending December 2
An advertised list from Jeffersonville Indiana shows remaining letters for the week ending December 2. Names include Pideers Walham Conble Jim Filand Logan Heathard Garfield Hunt Jie A. Smith Clarenes Oba Ave. Wathapeastles Mrs. stabt 422 East heey street. Callers must state advertised and date of list.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Pideers
Walham Conble
Jim Filand
Logan Heathard
Garfield Hunt
Jiel A. Smith
Clarenes
Oba
Death Notice of Mrs Abbie Raidy of Speeds Ireland Native
Mrs Abbie Raidy an aged Ireland native residing at Speeds mile north of Selershupe died after a brief illness. She had been blind for seven years and left two sons William and James Raidy Telexville and Speeds as well as daughter Sallie Raidy of Speeds. Burial will be at St Joseph's Catholic church with her life tied to Speeds.
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Abbie Raidy
Ireland
Selershupe
Phoush
Pbaidys
Michas
Margaret McCarte
Michael Raidy
Wm. Raidyv
James Raidy
Telex
Senville
Jeln Paidy
Speeds
Miss Sallie Raidyv
Margaret Qoneanned
Tedford
Ind
Mires
Raidy
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Ministerial Association Plans Ga fo Church Sunday
The Jeffersonville Ministerial Association met at First Christian Church and set Ga fo Church Sunday for January 8. A publicity committee was named with Rev. Sham Beecher Elmer M. Frank and Phoemus B. Bolton. Committees on the week of prayer were appointed, with Rev. Henry Clippinger and Rev. Arthur W. Brooks coordinating events for December 30 through January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teffersonville Ministerial Association
First Christian Church
Shama Beecher
Maple Street Methestist Episcopal Church
Elmer M. Frank
Phoemus B. Bohton
Henry €. Clippineer
Wall Street
Fpiscopal Church
Arthur W. Brooks
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Dart Fulton Methodist Episcopal Chureh
Mo Vanter
Church Universal
Ost. Pauls Episcopal Church
Henry
Clippinger
Arthur Wale Keeney
St. Luke's Reformed Church
Thomas T. Crandell
Advent Christian Church
F. E. Lahr
Knights of the Holy Grail and Scout Movement Committees Named
The association appointed Rev. Arthur Hale Keeney Rev. Arthur W. Brooks and Homer M. Frank to prepare a report for the next meeting on Holy Grail and Boy Scout movement matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Grail Movement
Knights of the Holy Grail
Boy Scouts Movement
Association
Arthur Hale Keeney
Arthur W. Brooks
Homer M. Frank
Circuit Court Hears Mixed Land and Guardianship Motions
A Clark Circuit Court session addressed multiple civil matters including a change of judge motion in Kopp v Phipps and others over land ownership, committee selection, and later removal of a committee member. Other actions include guardian appointment for Anna E Howard, a dismissed guardianship suit, and a dissolved restraining order against Citizens Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George CC. Kopp
Oofhers
Willard Phipps
Pennsylvania Lines
Phipps
Clark Circuit Court
John M. Paris
New Albans
W. H. Paynter
Satem
Hubert Creigmile
Ripdey County
Paris
Kopp
Idge Paynter
Robert Cresemile
Louisa Baird
Wim. Bowman
Chris Selmier
Clark
Harrys W. Baker
Pittshore
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Rathway
Fred Jennings
Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company
Traction Company
Halle AL Bower
Brauest FE. Jacobs
George J. Clapp
Oscar Powers
Clapp
H. W. Phipps
George €. Kopp
William Paynter
Robert Craigmile
Markets Opened in Evansville to Cut Living Cost
Evansville Indiana December 5 Mayor Houganup Bosse announced a municipal market to fight high costs of living and secured a three store room in the Courier building to operate until spring or a permanent market opens. City sealer John Wallenmeyer assists by arranging ten carloads of potatoes from Wisconsin sold at market price plus a consignment of eggs from New Harmony bought at 35 cents per egg.
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Evansville
Ind
Houganup Bosse
Courier
Bosse
John €. Wallenmeyer
Wisconsin
New Harmony
Money Found From Red Cross Seals Sale Aids Nurse Fund
Charles White, treasurer of the Anti-Tuberculosis Society, reports 241.69 raised from last year’s Red Cross Christmas Seals in Jeffersonville and Clark County. Funds to be deposited to earn interest and boosted this year to hire a nurse like Fatima Hamm, with about 50000 needed to retain service. The sale began yesterday in Jeffersonville and Clark County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
The
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Red Cross
Jeersonville
Clark County
Tuberculosis Society
Fatima Hamm
Jeffersonville
The Grip of Evil Ends Tonight at Dream Theater
The final part of The Grip of Evil screens at the Dream with Willam Fox's The Unwelcome Mother. Ellinor, raised by lighthouse keeper Peter, marries Mason then is deserted. Mason reappears as Hudson follows. a daughterIntervenes as the household weighs future choices with love and memory.
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Hier
Iher
Willam Fox
Walter Law
Mason
Ellinor
Peter
Tom Burrough
Wadson John Webb Dillion
Violet Debiccari
Jane Lee
Katherine Lee
Hudson
Little Ann
City to sell eggs at 36 cents a dozen
The city will market eggs at 36 cents per dozen, down from current local sales of 48 to 50 cents. Mayor Bosse aims to push prices lower by securing eggs from Green River stores in Western Kentucky and plans to increase supply. Over 1,000 rabbits from Spottsville, Kentucky, are expected to enter the market.
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Bosse
Green River
Kentucky
Spottsville
Yuletide Toys Reflect War Era Demand And Modern Power
A town reports brisk Christmas preparations as stores decorate lavishly and shift to practical gifts. Merchants note toys now favor mechanical, electrically powered items and educational playthings over gaudy classic toys, with trains, ferris wheels, battleships, and moving figures leading Santa’s 1916 style lineup. Dolls shift toward embroidery sets and practical activities for older girls, while adults seek enduring items like umbrellas and neckties.
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Spring Street
Santa Claus
Waterbury
Lad
Local stores offer Christmas stock in Jeffersonville
The piece praises Jeffersonville merchants for ample Christmas stock and low local prices. It emphasizes that buying local supports the community and encourages shoppers to “try here first” before seeking goods in Louisville. It frames shopping locally as patriotic and highlights investments by merchants to attract customers.
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Jeffersonville
Louisville
Hias
Dr Thomas Eclect ic Oil Ad For Household Use
Farmers mechanics railroaders and laborers rely on Dr Thomas Ec lectic Oil for cuts burns and bruises It claims the oil is fine for household use and should be kept in every home with an advertising tone.
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Thomas
Jeffersonville Lodge 310 Masonic Meeting Notice
Jeffersonville Lodge No. 310 F and A M holds regular meeting Tuesday evening December 5 at 8 o'clock. Work in Master Mason Degree. Hayden Denny W M. W B Thornley Sec.
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Jeffersonville Lodge
Hayden Denny
W. M
Marriages of Miss Donahue and Miss Harris Reported
News from this city confirms the marriages of Miss Mary Donahue to Mr. F C Walters of Tallmadge Ohio and of Mr Sylvester Abelhart to Miss Agnes Harris in New York City. Mr Walters and Miss Donahue will reside at Tallmadge after nuptials. Abelhart, an auditor for Liberty Fase and Arms Corp, will live in New York and visit his family later.
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Agnes Harris
New York City
Mary Donahue
F.C. Walters
Tallmadge
Ohio
Donahue
Our City
Sylvester Aberhart
Aft
Agnes Church
Duony
Miss Harris
Dayton
Heer Breather
New York
Abelhart
Joseph Abelhart
Maud Abelhart
Indiana Avenue
Liberty Fase and Arms Corporation
Passing Away of John V. Franck Former Councilman and Grocer
John V. Franck Jr. died Monday afternoon in Deaconess Hospital Louisville after abdominal surgery. A native of Kentucky and longtime Jeffersonville grocer, he served on the city council from 1906 to 1910. Survived by his widow Mary Kern and sisters in Louisville and Lebanon. Funeral set for 2:30 PM tomorrow at Maple Street M E Church.
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Deaconess
Louisville
John ¥. Franck, Jr
Franek
Jeffersonville
Maple Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Franck
Kentucky
East Chestnut Street
Vr. Franck
Tate
Flynn
Passine
Henry Dahlinger
Lebanon
Maple Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Missionary Society Plans Christmas Program Tonight
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and the Standard Bearers of Wall Street M E church will meet this evening at Mrs. Allen A. Swartz's home at 227 East Maple Street. A Christmas program will be carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Wall Street
M. E. Church
Allen A. Swartz
East Maple Street
Council Session Approves $3,000 Borrowing in Year End Funds
December council meeting adopted about $3,060 to wind up year expenses across Streets and Alleys Fire department light and gas waterworks and contingent funds. No action on renewing Sixth Street franchise with the Pennsylvania Railroad while the street undergoes repairs. The sinking fund reimbursement of $400 was authorized. November treasurer’s report shows $15,898.59 on hand after month’s receipts and disbursements.
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Sixth Street
Pennsylvaia Railroad Company
Hue
John BR. Scott
Clark County bids sought for 1917 records and stationery
Clark County Indiana trustees invite sealed bids for records, books, blanks and stationery for 1917. Bids due December 23 1916 at 11 AM to the County Auditor in Jeffersonville with a $1000 bond, non collusion affidavit, and class designation. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
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Board of Commissioners
Clark County
Indiana
Jeffersonville
Board of Commissioners of
George W. Stoner
Tndiana
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Basia AL Glodden
Perpow
State Board of Foreey
Jishanapalis
Tudo
Tadiana
William
Committee On
Committee On Publicity
Lircuit
Robert Creigmile
George C. Kopp
Frances Kopp
Harry Barker
Pennsylvania Road
Strangard
Howard
Gareurk Cert
Ollie Lamaster
Western Union “Telegraph Company
Neelect
Kmas
Dream Theater
Yuletide
Mar
of Talmadge, O
Sylvester Abelhart
John V. Franck
Deaconess Hospital
Missionary Meeting
Council
Adv. DI
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