Money Day in Jeffersonville Promises Local Trade Boost
Jeffersonville merchants urge residents to spend at home on December 10 1914 termed Money Day. Thousands of dollars will be paid out locally including wages at Car Works quartermaster depot and Christmas Savings Club checks. Retailers showcase holiday goods along Spring Street and seek continued home loyalty to sustain the city as an industrial commercial center.
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Jeffersonville
Quartermaster Depot
Christmas Savings Club
Citizens Trust Co
E Spring Street
Dean's Reules Opens Mild Medicine for Sale
Advert shows a mild opening medicine claiming to relieve constipation headache indigestion and dizziness. It lists a price of 25 cents a box and states sale by all druggists with the phrase For Sale By All Druggists.
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Dean’s
Appointed Constable for Jeffersonville Township
The Board of County Commissioners named fA. M. Colvin a constable for Jeffersonville Township in their monthly session this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa. M. Colvin
Jeffersonville Township
Board of County Commissioners
New Plan Substitutes Printing for Handwriting in Bills
At the 1915 legislative session a plan will be adopted to print and enroll all bills rather than handwrite them. The change will track each bill from introduction to final decision, recording whether it is killed or passed.
Loot Recovered After Store Burglary
Stolen goods identified by owner Charles H. Moser include six overcoats two suitcases and a hat recovered by detectives at a second hand shop on Market street Louisville. Police report entry by rear door pried open with a crowbar. Burglars sold the items to the second hand dealer valued at about 90 dollars.
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Charles H. Moser
Spring Street
Market Street
Seventh
Louisville
Mr. Moser
M. A. Wall
Montenegro King appeals for aid as army suffers heavy losses
Petrograd dispatch reports King Nicholas of Montenegro says a third of his army has fallen. He vows continued defense and attacks on the enemy, noting exhausted means and seeking money or supplies from allies.
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Petrograd
Nicholas
Montenegro
Montenegrin War Strength and Allied Transports Reached Antivari
A Berlin dispatch dated December 4 reports the Montenegrin army around 50,000 troops. It notes transports escorted by British and French ships reached Antivari, Montenegro, with troops believed to aid the Montenegrins in their campaign.
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Berlin
Antivari
Montenegro
Road bonds redeemed in eleven townships
In the last three weeks warrants totaling over $20,000 were paid in the office of County Auditor George W. Stoner for the redemption of road bonds. The bonds relate to eleven townships with outstanding free gravel road bonds.
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George W. Stoner
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promises Quick Relief
Warns of common injuries and urges preparedness with Dr Thomas Electric Oil sold by druggists for 25c and 5c. Promotes fast soothing action and universal usefulness for cuts bruises bruising burns and finger injuries.
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Thomas
German Claims Victory in Northern Poland Around Lodz
Berlin reports a German official statement stating they captured Lodz after prolonged fighting in Northern Poland. German forces say Russian losses were very large and details are withheld due to the battle’s extent.
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Berlin
Poland
Lodz
the Mazuria
Lodz Falls to German Occupation in World War II
Berlin reports Lodz occupied by German forces on Sunday. The battle is described as the greatest in history with an estimated 200000 German casualties. Lodz is a key railroad hub and the main manufacturing center in Russian Poland, with textiles, mills, and breweries.
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Lodz
Berlin
London
Poland
Warsaw
Russian Poland
Roumania Sides With Allies in War Decision
Dispatch from Bucharest via Geneva reports Roumania has decided to enter the war with the Allies. The decision reflects the wish of the country, King Ferdinand, and most statesmen, except Finance Minister Marghiloman. Entry timing is debated amid fears of a winter campaign and possible Serbian defeat before spring. Bulgaria’s stance remains doubtful as Greece and Serbia seek concessions.
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Roumana
Genevia
London
Journel de Geneve
Bucharest
Roumania
Ferdinand
M. Marghiloman
Servia
Bulgaria
Greece
Sofia
Ostend Ablaze After Bombardment Report
Ostend is reported afire with flames spreading after bombardment by British warships near Dunkirk. The Dec 6 dispatch attributes the blaze to allied naval action and notes significant destruction.
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Ostend
Dunkirk
Allied fleet to attack Dardanelles through minefield
Berlin dispatch reports forty British and French ships anchored near the Dardanelles awaiting orders to force open the strait. The plan centers on a major operation involving passage through a heavily mined area to assault fortifications.
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London
Berlin
Dardanelles
Delateg
Cengor
Eee
British Submarine Attempt Through Dardanelles Not Successful
A Constantinople dispatch reports a British submarine failed to navigate the Dardanelles amid heavy mines and defensive fire, following earlier news of mine hazards near the strait.
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Constantinople
Derdanelles
Possible Kiel Canal reference in wartime dispatch
Naval authorities say only Kiel Canal could fit the dispatch besides the War Danelles. They argue Kiel forts were prepared to maximum strength before the war, making a German fleet attack on the stronghold unlikely.
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Kiel Canal
Wardanelles
Kiel
A Gentlemen of Nerve at the Dream Tonight
A Keystone Film Co. feature titled A Gentlemen of Nerve headlines the Dream theater tonight. The advertisement promises a strong showcase by the silent era production company and urges audiences to attend.
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Keystone Film Co
Lodge elects officers at New Providence No 237 Masons
New Providence Lodge No 237 Masons has elected officers Harry Bellows master Thomas Haywood senior warden O T Claycomb junior warden John M Hallett senior deacon L F McAfee junior deacon J H David secretary Dr B F Stalker treasurer J M Herle tyler J E Haddox Jr Shoemaker stewards.
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New Providence Lodge
Masons
Hary Bellows
Thomas Haywood
O. T. Claycomb
John M. Hallett
L. F. McAfee
J. H. David
B. F. Stalker
J. M. Herle
Tyler
J. E. Haddox, Jr. Shoemaker
Commission meeting delays saloon license. highway petition considered
The board did not discuss John Money’s saloon license as it addressed other business. Joseph W. Malone and fourteen others petition a public highway be established for a mile in Wood Township across lands of Thomas Goss and Logan Martin, running from the Goss schoolhouse to the Martinsburg New Providence Road.
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John Money
Borden
Board of County Commissioners
Joseph W. Malone
Thomas Goss
Logan
Martin
Wood Township
Goss
Martinsburg
New Providence
Farmers Institute elects officers in Washington township
The Farmers Institute of Washington township met last week at New Washington and elected A. Floyd Holloway as president John H. Boyd as treasurer and J Cad Pound as secretary.
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Farmers’ Institute of
Washington Township
New Washington
A. Floyd Holloway
John H. Boyd
J. Cad Pound
Two Keystone Films Spotlight Top Comics Tonight
Moviegoers are urged to catch two Keystone features presenting leading comedians in the country. The program showcases a lineup of popular artists across the two reels, promising a night of wide laughter and classic vaudeville style.
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Tanight
Box Social Tuesday at St. Lucas German Reformed Church
Class No. 5 of the Sunday School hosts a box social Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Schleutker located at 734 East Chestnut Street. The event is held by the St. Lucas German Reformed Church community.
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St. Lucas German
Miss Bamber Resumes Work After Cold Illness
Miss Mary Bamber ends home confinement and returns to the office of Dr. W. F. Davis after several days with a severe cold.
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Mary Bamber
W. F. Davis
Inmates Seek Parole From Indiana Reformatory
A large number of inmates at the Indiana Reformatory await action by the State Board of Pardons on parole applications. The board met in Indianapolis for a quarterly session, signaling a stricter stance with only six paroles recommended, three from the reformatory.
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Indiana Reformatory
State Board of Pardons
Indianapolis
Clark Circuit Court enters not guilty pleas in multiple cases
In Clark Circuit Court Matthew Smyser arraigned on two counts alleging he entertained a house to commit a felony and burglary. he pleads not guilty. A motion seeks payment of Louise Churchman alimony from her husband Frank Churchman’s bond tied to a divorce suit. Judge Fortune overrules a venue change request in Citizens National Bank versus Sarah J Black et al for foreclosure of a street improvement lien. Joint answers filed in John D. Robinett versus John H. Garrett and Jack Norris on a note tied to a circus dispute. Ruth Sparks divorce case against John Sparks lists new attorney withdrawal by James S. Keigwin.
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Matthew Smyser
Clark Circuit
Louise Churchman
Frank Churchman
Churchman
Fortune
Citizens National Bank
Sarah J. Blackmore
John D. Robinett
John H. Garrett
Jack Norris
Oscar G. Miller
Margaret Ewart
Agatn
John Sparks
Ruth Sparks
Three Suits Filed After Fire Damages at 912 East Chestnut
In Clark Circuit Court three damages suits totaling 30000 were filed against Thomas J. Lindley stemming from a December 13 1912 house fire at 912 East Chestnut. Maggie Stout seeks 20000 alleging improper chimney work and tar paper ignition. Burns to her and separate claims by her husband and son for 5000 each accompany a partition suit by Lula M Prather. A divorce finding favors Addie Williams against Frank Williams. Executor Carr authorized to sell eleven shares of First National Bank stock of Catherine Bentley.
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East Chestnut Street
Clark Circuit
Thomas J. Lindley
Maggie Stout
Phillip Stuot
Robert Kempf
Lula M. Prather
Alice V. Bottorff
George B. Prather
Addie Williams
Frank Williams
Frank W. Carr
Catherine T. Bentleys
First National Bank of
Jeffersonville
Dream Theater Show Tonight Plays Three Films
The Dream Theater offers three pictures on the program tonight titled A Gentleman's Nerve A Mother's Influence and Dough and Dynamite. The listings indicate a single theater program with these films shown this evening.
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Dream Theater
Adv
Basar for the Old Ladies' Home at Loomis' Drug Store
The annual bazaar for the Old Ladies' Home is set for Loomis' Drug Store at Chestnut and Watt streets. It runs from Wednesday evening through Saturday night with a committee in charge and proceeds benefiting the home.
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Loomis’ ‘Drug Store
Chestnut and
Watt Streets
Past Masters Honored At Clark Lodge 40 Testimonial
Clark Lodge No. 40 Free and Accepted Masons holds a special meeting to present jewels to past masters led by Rev. W H Wylie and James W Dunbar. An illustrated song and address on The Perfect Ashler follow with a banquet to honor lodge elders.
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Clark Lodge
Georges Rogers Clark
Holy City
Walter E. Anderson
No Stamp Required for Marriage Licenses Under War Tax
Couples seeking marriage licenses in Clark County faced uncertainty as to whether a new wartime stamp tax applied. Officials recalled 1898 rulings suggesting no stamp was needed, and Clark County Circuit Clerk Ballard saw no reason for stamps to be affixed. Despite this, marriages continued as licenses were issued without stamps amid ongoing taxpayer questions.
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Congress
Indianapolis
Clark County
Ballard
Gretta Green
City Council Session Faces Police Budget Gap
At the monthly session the council will consider an additional appropriation for the Police Department after funds exhausted and each member short $13 for November. The department may seek court relief if the council does not act.
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Cits
Police Department
New Providence Masons Elect Officers
New Providence Masons have elected officers for the year with Harry Bellows as worthy master, Thomas Haywood as senior warden, J. M. Heliett as senior deacon, J B McAfee as junior deacon, J. B. Davis as secretary, and Dr. B F Stalker as treasurer.
Christmas Tree Drive Aims At Charlestown
A movement led by Col. David Pittman seeks a Christmas tree on Charlestown public square Thursday night December 24 for distributing presents to children.
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Charlestown
Col
David Pittman
Utica Township Farmers Institute Meets at Fry Home
The December meeting of Utica Township Farmers Institute No. L will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Water T. Fry in Pleasant Run. Harry D. Peet and Herbert Fry will read papers, Mrs. T. D. Jacobs will give a Christmas reading, and new officers for the year are Harry D. Peet president George T. Jacobs vice president Ivan Jacobs secretary Mrs John Tentz treasurer with Mrs. Ivan Jacobs Wallace Jacobs and I. R. Hilton on the programme committee.
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Utica Township
Water T. Fry
Pleasant Run
Harry D. Peet
Herbert Fry
T. D. Jacobs
Institute
George T. Jacobs
Ivan Jacobs
John Tentz
Wallace Jacobs
I. R. Hilton
Bids Opened for Charlestown Poor Farm Supplies and Insurance
The Board of County Commissioners on Monday morning received bids for maintenance supplies for the Charlestown county poor farm for the first three months of 1915 and for insurance on the county's property.
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Board of County Commissioners
Charlestown
Lafayette Judge Richard DeHart Retires After 12 Years
Gen. Richard P. DeHart retires as Lafayette Circuit Court judge after twelve years in office. J. Lynn Caldwell succeeds him. DeHart had practiced law in Tippecanoe and other Indiana counties for over fifty years and never had a case reversed during his term.
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Lafayette
Ind
Tippecanoe
Indiana
Richard P. DeHart
J. Lynn Caldwell
Grant
Huntington
Wabash
Miami
Howard, Cass and
Carroll
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Edward Miller
E. M Coo’s & Sons
Pearl Street
American Red Cross
Cheety
Hungary
Farmers’ Institute
BOX Social
Reformatory
Pardon Board
Cour
T. J. Lindley
BAZAR
OLD Ladies Home
W. H. Wylie
Anna Casey
Robert L. Casey
Ohio
Falls
Bright
Virginia Avenue
Ohio Falls
Casey
Blue Lick
U. S. Reynolds
Forty-ninth
Indiana Volunteers
John Bowell
Memphis
Peter Bowell
City
Portland
Blanche Coryell
Harry
R. B. Reynolds
William M. Reynolds
John Henry Reynolds
St. Louis
Hester Goble
Nelie Knipp
Lydia Perry
Weems Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church
Crouch
Wesley Chapel
M. E. Church
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
City Council
NEW Providence Masons
Harry Bellows
Thomes Haywood
J. M. Heliett
Farmer’s Institute
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