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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
9
Fragmentary report mentions a northern state area and several names tied to an event. The readable text lists individuals such as Whitlow and Theeed along with scattered numbers, but specifics and context are missing.
Superintendent ELM. Crouch announces Jeffersonville City Schools will close Friday December 22 for Christmas holidays and resume Tuesday January 2. The timing mirrors the customary vacation for local schoolchildren and will bring them joy.
Feels like a garbled notice listing proposed changes to pet services and school superintendents with unclear dates. Readable facts include mentions of Christian church events and a Sunday reference, but details are too corrupted to identify names or places.
Vague notes indicate the board discussed a proposed public utility sale but did not approve an award or call for bids. Details remain unclear as the record is incomplete and lacks concrete names or dates.
One woman to do general cooking and one woman to do washing sought at the Orphans Home located on Meigs avenue. Apply at once.
Patchy cold spell expected with fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Stronger chill arrives with a low near 40 degrees in parts of Teville and Vicinity, while nearby areas report slightly milder tonight.
The notice promotes telephone shopping at Citizens Store, noting the convenience and delivery service. It encourages customers to call in orders when unable to visit, promising prompt delivery and availability of a wide range of items at enter prices.
Entry to a bank building was forced with the counter and desk drawers opened yet nothing was stolen. Authorities described the incident as a break in with no items missing.
Announcement states the Legislative Visiting Committee will visit the Indiana Reformatory at an unspecified time. The board’s work is described as simple and the notice hints at possible future scheduling adjustments. It reflects a transient administrative update from the era.
Amateurs near Then ryville are believed to be responsible for an attempted robbery at the Thenryville bank. Tools were found missing from an undertaking establishment, suggesting a staged crime.
The Board of County Commons granted renewals of liquor licenses to Anthony R. Herfel and Frank Eyneh of this city at yesterday's meeting. A license transfer from Robert Gobin to Frank Lynch was approved.
Arrangements for the every member canvass at St. Duke's German Reformed to secure pledges for 1917. Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 o clock.
Heavy rain last night caused widespread sewer blockages and street flooding near cross streets. Reports say many drains were clogged by leaves and debris after the downpour.
Through a deed filed with the County Recorder, Mrs. Catherine Hancock transfers lots 74 75 84 and 85 in Memphis to Walter Bottorff and Ruth Bottorff his wife for a consideration of 1 000. The record notes the conveyance in the county office.
Night elected officers as follows Henry Best Ugh Priest CG. EF. Roth King A. W. Schwaninger scribe FEF. AH. Miller Treasurer George G. Watson Secretary C. H. Allen Captain of Host Thomas B. Bolton Principal Sojourner G. C. Jackson Royal Arch Captain W. G. Strauch W. of Third Veil Clifton Mastman W. of 2nd Veil W. H. Harper W. of 1st Veil
Suit filed in circuit court by American Vending Machine Company against Fos se Vending Machine Company to recover 162.50 with interest and for receiver appointment. Action covers rent for factory from June 1912 to June 1913. The Pioneer gum machine firm was founded here.
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