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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
8
The special issue of the satirical weekly Holiday Puck is praised as a splendid number rich in color plates. It features clever pieces by Stephen Leacock James Cuncker George Jean Nathan and others and stands out for its vigor and wit.
The PUCK issue features a wealth of color plates from artists including Christ Krogh Ralph Barton F Christy Hamilton King Cory Kilvert and notes Struggle for Life won a silver medal at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The section invites readers to enjoy fine color reproductions and sharp satire from Herbert Tolan and others.
Judge John M Paris presided as the divorce case John E Pearcy versus Beatrice Pearcy faced a motion to dismiss filed this morning in Floyd Circuit Court New Albany.
A small tugboat under construction at Hard Shipyards for several weeks by Nugent Coal Company of Iowa will be launched shortly.
Dayton Ohio agency seeks a capable man to run the local Doty Vacuum Sweepers business on attractive commission. Easy sales and professional assurance offered. Apply to The Doty Company Dayton Ohio. Advertisement dated 12 4 15.
The first 300 callers at M F Doherty's will receive a regular 50c bottle for 25c with a signed coupon. The ad promotes Schiffmann's New Concentrated Expectorant for bronchial ailments including bronchitis and whooping cough, claiming safety for children and a full money refund if unsatisfied. It describes discounts, a 5c bottle coupon, and how to prepare a family supply at home.
James Hanan filed suit for divorce from Julia Hanan in Clark Circuit Court Tuesday morning. The couple married in November 1918 and separated Sunday per the complaint. He accuses cruel treatment and says she spoke to him to cause a separation. He is a laborer residing in Jeffersonville Township.
County Treasurer John R. Scott filed his quarterly report with County Auditor George W. Stnoer for the period ending September 30. It shows receipts totaling 2592.88 from various officers and ex officers and total funds of 97354.26.
Neal of the Navy continues the serial picture at the Dream Theater tonight along with several other reels.
233 small bells cast from the old St Luke’s German Reformed church bell arrive and will be sold soon under a Christian Endeavor Society committee. The sale aims to raise funds for the church project.
The funeral of Mrs Martha Briscoe who died suddenly Sunday was conducted at the residence of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Morris at Ninth and Penn streets this afternoon. Interment followed in Eastern Cemetery.
Post Q of New Albany will host a winter picnic at Maennorcher Hall on Saturday evening January 8 1916. Advertisement.
Miss Pearl Cain arrived home last night after a trip to Petersburg Texas. Local social notes report visits and gatherings including luncheon-bridge at Mrs A C Pfau s West Riverside home sewing clubs and meetings of the Woman s Relief Corps No 2 and Calumet Club with various hosts and guests in the community.
St George Commandery No. 141 Knights of St John elected officers for 1916 at a regular meeting. Spiritual Advisor Reverend Odette Auer led the slate. Frank J Berbet as President. Joseph Bernhard First VP. John Weber Second VP. Frank J Braun Recorder. William F Miller Financial Secretary. Dr Charles F C Hancock Medical Examiner. Uniform Rank: John W Braun Commander. Frank J Braun Sr First Vice Commander. Frank J Braun Jr Second Vice Commander. New members are being received at every meeting.
The circuit court reinstated Noah Floyd v Lillie Floyd on motion by the defendant who charged contempt. A citation returnable December 15 at 9 a.m. was issued. Floyd was ordered to pay $6 biweekly for support and allegedly has not complied with court orders.
No information has been received about the whereabouts of Harry Johnson who left his home on East Court Avenue last Wednesday and disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
Basil Rauth, son of Mayor Ernest W. Rauth, enlisted yesterday in Louisville as an apprentice seaman. He will travel to Cincinnati then Norfolk to join a training ship. He learned telegraphy years ago and worked as a conductor in New Albany, aiming to become a wireless operator aboard a Navy ship.
J Reefer of Reefer Building Kansas City Missouri mails a scientific poultry book showing how the ordinary hen can lay many winter eggs. Free copy offered by ad. 12 4 16.
Local friends say Judge Joseph H. Shea a former Scott county official and Third Indiana District figure, is a candidate for ambassador to Chile. The post would replace Fletcher and move him to Mexico. Shea has not confirmed and has not been in Washington for about a year.
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