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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1915

Page

8

Can's Regulars Adopts Mid Price Laxatives

An adv announces Can's Regulars laxatives priced at 25 cents, promising a milder effect and easier use, positioned as a preferable option at drug stores.

Can

Park Church ends eighth service with Rev John Asher

A large audience attended the closing meeting at Park M E Church with Rev John Asher of the Sel burg Methodist church conducting the pulpit. Officials announced that the four pul proceeds from the meeting will support church outreach and invite all Oshers and friends to attend Sunday morning and the concluding night service.

Park M. E John Asher Pal Methodist Church Selburg

PSROLE Violator Returned to State Custody

The assistant state custody unit returned Ora M. Slater and Lionel Edwards to state control following their involvement in the PSROLE violator case.

Psrole Violator Ora M. Slater Lionel Edwards

Paroled Man Returned to Indiana Reformatory from Nebraska

An inmate paroled from the Indiana Reformatory was returned from Lincoln Nebraska. He was first received from Benton County on February 15 1913 to serve two to fourteen years for forgery.

Aes Indiana Lincoln Neb Benton County

Reformatory Board In Session In Indiana

The Indiana Reformatory Board held its monthly meeting today and opened bids for supplies including meat, flour, and potatoes.

Board of Trustees The Indiana Reformatory

Chicken Supper by Port Fulton Ladies Aid Society

The Ladies Aid Society of Park M E Church Port Fulton will host a chicken supper at Spieth's confectionary on Friday evening.

The Ladies’ Aid Society of the

Doty Vacuum Sweepers Agency Manager Wanted

Capable man wanted to take charge of a local agency business handling Doty Vacuum Sweepers on an attractive commission. Sales easy. Profits assured. Write The Doty Company Dayton Ohio Adv. 12-4-15.

Lo Cal Agency

No Effort to Locate Man Harry Johnson Absent Clerk

Capt M Wall reports no steps taken to locate Harry Johnson a 27 year old clerk residing at 21 East Court Avenue who left for a Texas town after arranging mail forwarding He is married with a child and had worked for Belknap Hardware Co in Louisville He was active in church work and a choir singer before departing without explanation

Capt. M Wall Harry Johnson East Court Avenue Johnson Belknap Hardware Company Louisville Texas

Revenue stamps needed for long distance calls

Subscribers of the local telephone company face no charge for revenue stamps on long distance calls. Although stamps were required under the special revenue act about a year ago, the company had borne the expense up to now and has let the policy stand.

City Council to Convene Tonight in Routine Monthly Session

The city council will meet tonight for a routine monthly session with no major items on the agenda. Officials expect standard approvals and general business matters.

Charles town Milling Company Incorporates in Indiana

Articles of incorporation filed in Indianapolis show the Char lestown Milling Company with capital stock of 5000. Directors listed include Edward C. Eberts Edward Belly and Estella M. Barts. The firm plans a general milling and elevator business and to build a new facility replacing a recently destroyed building.

Charlestown Milling Company Homer L. Cook Indianapolis Edward C. Eberts Edward Belly Estella M. Barts

Real Estate Transfer Filed For 975 To George Leach

A deed filed records a transfer of 7,128 square feet of ground with a building in Grant 111 from Mrs. Anna J. Leach widow to George A. Leach for 975 dollars.

Anna J. Leach George A. Leach

Louisville Man Sent to Indiana Reformatory

George Smallwood, 27, recently from Louisville, was committed to the Indiana Reformatory for two to fourteen years for alleged forgery at Columbus. He confessed to passing a forged clerk on Jesse Riddle a policeman.

George Smallwood Columbus Louisville Indiana Jesse Riddle

Charity Bain Invitations Sent For New Years

Invitations will be sent this week for the Charity Bain to be given New Years. A committee has been in charge of arrangements. John Miller and granddaughter Elsie Miller have returned to Scottsburg after a visit to Jesse Dav’s and family in Indiana Avenue. Various church ladies’ groups plan meetings and socials with elections, euchres, and musical numbers announced across nearby communities.

Bain John Miller Ss Elsie Miller Scottsburg Jesse Dav Indiana Avenue

Furniture price hikes tipped for early next year

Grand Rapids delegates to the National Furniture Manufacturers Association say furniture costs will rise 20 to 59 percent next year. Jumper hardware and mirrors lead the increases with 10, 100 and 150 percent jumps, plus a 15 percent rise in wages. Charles E. Spratt Henry B. Estabrook Bennjamin Bosse spoke to about 300 manufacturers.

Grand Rapids Mich National Furniture Manufacturers'’ Association Charles E. Spratt Henry B. Estabrook New York Bennjamin Bosse Evansville Ind

Township School Interior Painted by Davis

Wiam EF Davis the paint contractor completed interior painting of the new township school at McCulloch's. A flat coat in eye friendly color reduces glare from white walls and improves pupil comfort. Davis held the contract for painting all township schools.

Whiam EF. Davis McCulloch's Mr. Davis

Every Member Canvass Planned at Wall Street M E Church

The Wall Street M E Church schedules its annual member canvass for Sunday December 19. A directory listing each member and their 1915 contributions will be issued.

Wall Street M. E

St Luke's German Reformed Plans 1916 Canvass

The church will hold an all member canvass on the first Sunday before Christmas to secure pledges for financial support in 1916. Additional members will join the afternoon canvassing effort.

St. Luke’s

Poultry Expert Promotes Winter Egg Book

E J Reefer of Reefer Building Kansas City Missouri offers a free scientific poultry book showing how to make hens lay plenty of winter eggs. Advertising notice dated 12 4 15 invites readers to write for the valuable book.

E. J. Reefer Reefer Bldg Kansas City

City School Board Sets Christmas Vacation Length

The City School Board will meet tonight to decide the duration of the Christmas holidays. Typically two weeks are given to students.

Meeting Notice From Ladies Auxiliary Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen

Notice states the Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday evening at their hall in Destulding oa rr. December date unclear. Event invites members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen to attend.

The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen

Debate on Christian Participation in Politics

A Tuesday night debate by Myrtle Lodge No. 19 and Hope Lodge No. 15 will feature Rev. J. M. Vawter and Prof. Frank E. B. Andrews debating the proposition That a Christian Can Participate in Politics and Maintain His Christian Integrity. Vawter will argue for the affirmative with Andrews opposing. Both speakers are noted local figures and the event anticipates a large audience.

Myrtle Lodge No. 19 Knights of Pythias Hope Lodge No. 15 J. M. Vawter First Christian Church Frank EB. Andrews Vawter Prof. Andrews The Christian Church Andrews

For Sale Hardware Seeds and Birds Listing

For sale green flinch gold flinch German lineck green Li neck and Heartodel birds. Apply Mrs Emil Rauth 312 Illinois Ave or telephone 541 Y.

Emil Rauth Ilinois Ave

Pardons Board Considers Reformatory Parole Petitions

The Indiana State Board of Pardons meets in Indianapolis to review parole or pardon requests from inmates at the Indiana Reformatory and State Prison. A report is expected before Christmas for the governor to act. Life-term inmates from Michigan City seek clemency and others seek rehearing.

State Board of Pardons Indianapolis Indiana Reformatory State Board Reformatory Michigan City

Dugan Captains 1916 High School Football Team

High School football squad holds smoker hosted by coach Russell Kehoe. Captain chosen after ballots among Stringe Van Campen and Mack Dugan, with Dugan winning. Professsor Andrews gifts prizes, player Beck wins Booby. team praises Dugan and reflects on 1915 season.

Kehoe Russell Kehoe Norman Howard Dave Diiscoll Stringe Dugan van Campen Mack” Dugan George Madison Prof. Andrews Dauntless Beck

Numismatic Bank Ad Bids Rare Coins in Ft Worth

Old coin wanted. Cash premiums offered for 1884 Trade Dollar 75 cents for 1912 nickels S Mint. Buys rare coins and bills. Send 4 cents for large circular. Dept. 15 Ft Worth Texas. Adv 12.4-15.

S. Mint Cain Numismatic Bank Dept. 15 Ft. Worth Tex

Holiday Crepe Paper In Doherty's Drug Store

Holiday crepe paper advertised at Doherty's Drug Store with a store display and pricing details highlighted for seasonal decorating needs.

Doherty

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