Admission Day Exercises Set At Knights Armory
Observance of Admission Day planned next Monday night at Knights of Pythias Armory with a varied program of speaking instrumental and vocal music. Mayor Rauth and city committees helped approve the event as Old Soldiers invited and special seating arranged. Indiana’s statehood centennial noted with December 11 as the observed date.
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P. Armory
Knights of Pythias
Ernest W. Rauth
PA. R. Admission Daal
Indiana
Dion of States
Hio
Apollo Alliege Association Team Practice Update
Apollo Alliege Association held a practice at the Armory last night as they rapidly shape into a strong squad. The first game is likely January 5 against Theological Seminary of Louisville, who beat them at the Armory. About twelve players are practicing with one Sudanese player formerly with the Hot Rocks showing promise.
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BK. of PL Armory
Apollo Alliege Association
Ois
Rnge
Theological Serminary
Louisville
Armory
Apollos
Oin
Apolls
Sale of Condemned Goods at Government Depot
At the Government Depot on December 26 a sale of condemned supplies will offer burlap waste, cane serap paste, paper, scrap iron and assorted packing materials. This is the second sale in a series conducted by the depot authorities.
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Darrels
Board delays action on William Bent road petition
County commissioners postpone decision on the William Bent road in Union Township and plan to revisit the issue at the January meeting.
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Board of County Commniisioners
Union Township
War Department assigns officers to Depot Quartermaster in city
Captain Bedward I. Macon is restored to active duty and reports to the Depot Quartermaster here. Lieutenant Gel Winthrop Wood becomes his assistant as the depot expands with increased government benefit activity and more staff. Major Theodore Bo Hacker will leave soon for the Canal Zone.
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War Department
Bedward
Macon
Winthrop
Wood
Carolina
Army
Sient Corps
Prustriet of Columbia Infantry
Guba
Furst
Portwesevenil
United States
Artillery Corps
Ausust
Cape
Maeon
Cab Wood
Rufus B. Clark
Westey King
Mascon Portnerdy
Theodore Bo Hacker
Canal Zone
Dream Theater presents Chaplin film and serials lineup
The Dream Theater shows the comical Charlie Chaplin in Behind the Screen described as unusual and unique. Also on the bill is Gloria Romance featuring Bill Burke and the serial The Girl from Triscow AGN.
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Charlie Chaplin
Dream Theater
Bile Burke
Girl
Triscow” Agn
Robbery Suspect Sought After Philadelphia Patrol Shift
Nothing seen of the robber who held up Ezra Keltner, a watchman on the Pennsylvania Railroad, at 12:50 Saturday. Detectives continue to search for the gunman after the daytime street crime.
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Ezra Keltner
Pennsylvania
Christmas Savings Clubs Bring 860000 Payout Across Nation
A Citizens Trust Company drive raises more than 860000 through local Christmas Savings Clubs. About 800 men women and children contributed weekly for fifty weeks, yielding gifts for families and mortgage burning plans. The effort, praised by thrift advocates, outpaces many clubs nationwide.
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Lhrge
Citizens Trust Company
Dad
Ruth
Helen
Bill
Julie
American Society For Thrift
Trustees Seek Higher Pay and Expenses From Legislature
Indiana township trustees rally at Claypool Hotel to push a 3.50 per day minimum salary and state payment of office rent vehicle expenses and bond premiums. About 360 officials attend led by W. J. Carter. Clark County trustees present as plans to lobby for the bill emerge for the next General Assembly.
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Indiana Township Trustees’ Association
Claypool Htel
Indianapolis
Clark County
W. J. Carter
Muncie
General Assembly
Cacter
Indiana Officials Debate Salary Policy and Vocational Education
Mr Carter recalls Gov James P Goodrich opposing salary increases while noting trustees had not seen raises for years. Horace Ellis, newly elected Indiana state superintendent, spoke on vocational education and pledged to promote training across the state schools.
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Carter
James P. Goodrich
Goodiich
Horace Ellis
Vincennes
Ellis
Indiana
Backache Signals Kidney Trouble in Needs Care
A 50 year ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for weak kidneys. Mrs. Ben Teach of Jeffersonville reports backaches dull pains and dizziness relieved after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Doolittle's Drug Store. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Jinan
Doan
Jeffersonville
Ben Teach
Fidith St. Jeffersonville
Dean
Doolittle
Kinzer Improves After Injury at Saratoga Ind
John Kinzer, a Pennsylvania engineer, injured ten days ago at Saratoga Ind, is now able to move about without crutches but will not resume duties for about ten days.
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John Kinzer
Pennsylvania
Saratoga
Ind
Lightning Damages Jeffersonville Courthouse During Monday Storm
Fire Chief Charles W. T. Howard led an official probe into the courthouse lightning strike. He found the east side lightning rod broken several feet above ground likely due to coal wagons, reducing its effectiveness. He will report findings to State Fire Marshal William F. Longley in Indianapolis. The current lightning rod has served since 1878.
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Charles WT. Howard
Jeffersonville
Howard
Meigs Avenue
William F. Longley
Imanapolis
Visit to Deformatory Prepared for Committee Submission
A legislative committee investigating state institutions plans a visit to the Indiana Reformatory next Monday. Major D C Peyton says prepared estimates will be submitted, noting higher costs since two years ago. The committee includes Rep Cravens and Rep McGonagle with Senator Chambers. Gov elect Goodrich may not accompany.
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Indiana Reformatory
D. C. Peyton
Joseph M. Cravens
Madison
Walter Chambers
Newcastle
Charles McGonagle
Muncie
James P. Goodrich
Weather Outlook for Fox Jeffersonville and Vicinity
Generally fair conditions continue tonight and Thursday. Expect rising temperatures with a low near 40 degrees tonight.
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Jeffersonville and Vicinity
Williams applies for admission to Clark Circuit Bar
Edward Williams of this city filed an application to be admitted to practice at the Clark Circuit Court bar. The submission was referred yesterday to the Clark County Bar Association.
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H. Willard Phipps
Edward Williams
Clark Circuit
Clark County Bar Association
Circuit Court Hearing in New Albany Case Proceeds
A jury trial in the Farris v Laub Zink Furniture Co case resumes after a funeral pause. Leonard Farris, a former Floyd County prison director, sues for 10000 damages over injuries from a nail accident while working as a packer in New Albany. He alleges eye injuries from a faulty hammer and nail while repairing his wagon.
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Leonard Farris
Laub-Zink Furniture Company
Jeffersonville
Floyd
New Albany
Farris
Bottorff finalizes estate report for Peter H Bottorff
William P Bottorff files his final settlement as administrator of Peter H Bottorff. The estate shows 4954.10 received from inventory and sales with 8707.15 excess. disbursements total 1821.94 including 500 widow allowance. Mary Lewellyn and Albert G Bottorff share 551.18 each after taxes. Real estate had been previously divided. farm valued as among Utica Township’s finest.
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William P. Bottorff
Peter Henry Bottorff
Utica
Eliza Bottorff
Mary Lewellyn
Albert G. Bottorff
Indiana Sues Over Unfinished Roads in Clark County
An amended complaint filed in Clark Circuit Court by the State of Indiana on the relation of the Clark County Board of Commissioners seeks judgments totaling 12 603 for two unfinished roads the Charlestown Lexington and Charlestown Henryville roads. The projects originated from the John S Robertson Road contract awarded May 16 1908 to Charles F Fitch Co and later taken over by B C Milner Sons Co both defaults triggering a bond by Empire State Surety Company.
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Clark Circuit
Indiana
Board of Commissioners of
Clark County
National Surety Company of New York
Charlestown and
Lexington
Charlestown
Henryville
John S. Robertson
Charlestown Township
Government seamstresses sign payroll for November
Seamstresses employed by the Government sign up payroll for services in November and will be settled next week. Work remains heavy in shirt manufacture from olive drab materials. Car works employees will be paid Saturday.
Youngest Representative Elected to Legislature
Amos TE Burnt former deputy county official is elected to the Legislature as the youngest representative ever sent to Indianapolis He will take his seat after the biennial session opens in January succeeding Earl Friend.
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Amos TE Burnt
Tier
Indianapolis
Earl Friend
Restoration of Commission of Charlestown High School
The State Board of Education in session at Ludinmanolis considers restoring the Charlestown High School commission. Samuel L. Scott, County Superintendent, is a member. Authorities previously removed the commission after the State Board of Health refused to approve a new building. It is announced that improvements to the current building will meet Health Board recommendations.
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State Board of Education
Samuel L. Scott
L[udimnanolis
Charlestown
State Board of Health
State Health Board
Man Held to Circuit Court on Betrayal Charge
Warren Summerville is held to answer in Clark Circuit Court on a betrayal charge filed by Susie Parham of Watson area. Summerville has not yet been arraigned. He is described as having a wife and several children.
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James W
Coil
Thomas Shea
Old State Prison South
Third Street
Louisville
Clark Circuit Court
Macisteate Benson
Weases
Warren Summerville
Clark
Susie Parham
Watson
Summerville
Brotherhood Meeting at St Luke's German Church
At the December gathering of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip of St Luke's German Reformed church Rev Arthur W Brooks rector of St Paul's Episcopal church will speak and music will accompany the regular business.
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Brotherhood of Andrew & Philip
St. Luke’s German Reformed Church
Arthur W. Brooks
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Bona Fide Taxpayers' League Meets Tonight for Election
The Bona Fide Taxpayers League holds a regular meeting this evening with an election of officers. Two local men are scheduled to speak at the event.
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Bona Fide Taxpayers’ League
Oteers
Ground floor oil stock offer and Christmas gifts
An advertisement mix touts a 60 million dollar oil stock with 100 percent dividends possible in 90 days and a ground floor price of 1 cent per share. Also promoted are sales positions with Inland Oil Works Co and a Singer sewing machine as a Christmas gift option with cash or time terms. Ongoing local ads list addresses in Oklahoma City and Cleveland and a cottage rental in Ohio.
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Amalgamated Oil Co
Colcord
Oklahoma City
Okla
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Spring Street
Gasoline Sales advertised by White Mfg Co
An advertisement by White Mfg Co Dept 50 Cincinnati Ohio promotes a product named gaso tonic marketed as automobile gasoline at 3c per gallon. It promises high profits and guaranteed sales to car owners.
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White Mfg. Co., Dept
Cincinnati
Poultry and Corn Show Heads Charlestown This Week
Clark County hosts the third annual Poultry and Corn Show at Spriesterbach Brothers in Charlestown. Events begin Thursday noon and run through Saturday with prizes from Clark County Bankers and local merchants. Judge J D D Harper of Pursue University presides. separate entries include 10 ear and 25 ear categories. lunch served by Charlestown Christian Church ladies.
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Spriesterbach Brothers Stereo
Charlestown
Charlestown Townehin
Clark County Club
S. Slughes
Cash L. Wsman
Harold McCulloch
J. DD. Harper
Pursue University
Sinel
Notice for Proposal for Deposit of Public Funds
Clark County Indiana Board of Finance will on January 2, 1917 at 10 a m at the Court House receive written proposals from Banks and Trust Companies in this State for the receipt of public funds on deposit under an Indiana act of 1907. Proposals must include bonds and collateral as security.
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Board of Finance
Clark County
Indiana
Court House
United States
General Assembly of
Boards of Finance
Board OF Finance of
Notice of Appoint ment in Indiana Estate
State of Indiana Clark County notices appoint Elizabeth Ellen Bauer estate administrator Charles V Bauer Sr Wilmer T Fox Attorney Adv Weekly 12 7 14 21 plus help wanted ads for one woman to cook and one to wash at Orphans Home Meigs Ave also salesmen in Clark County Indiana wanted to earn $125 monthly Stetson OU Co Cleveland Ohio Adv Wkly 12 7
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Indiana
Clark
Elizabeth Ellen Bauer
Clark County
Charles V. Bauer
Wilmer T. Fox
Orphans Home
Meigs Avenue
Stetson OU Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Wkly
Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Ad Warns Farmers and Rail Workers
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as suitable for farmers mechanics and railroaders and claims it helps with cats burns and bruises. The copy urges keeping the product in every house and notes an 8 8 price reference.
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Thomas
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