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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

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Major Hacker Shipped Household Goods To Louisville Hotel

A man identified as a major and his wife are preparing to depart. He is reportedly bound for New York City to board a steamer to Pangina after being transferred. The pair left their Canal Street residence and shipped their household goods, with money and gear acquired along the way.

Hacker Louisville Hotel Major Vo Beodore Bo Packer High Street Ousehold Etheer Ah Anootm Gio Sai Iyavearp Eae Pactive Werth Mager Tesch Sears

Claim Settled Mrs Mall to Receive 84.70 After Husband Death

Mrs Mall settles a claim for 84.70 connected to the death of her husband. The payment resolves the case with no further action expected from the parties.

Tragic Octobers River Accident Leaves Man Disabled

A man was killed last October 4 and another injured when run over by a yard engine in the river. Both legs were amputated below the knees. The widow and several children survive, and the case involves probate and assistance petitions.

Long Bs Yard

Elizabeth Lewis Dies After Illness at Home in Louisville

Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis wife of Benjamin Lewis died yesterday afternoon at 527 Meigs Avenue after a long illness. A native of Louisville she was sixty seven and had lived in Jeffersonville for five years. Survived by children and siblings, funeral services planned at home with burial to follow in Louisville region.

Josephine EE. Lewis Benjamin Lewis Cfosephone Plizabellp Lewis Jor Aberss Avenue Jowine Deeawis Seas Lowu- Isville JedYersonvidie Louisvile Watson Joe Sedersbure Tiesides Tews Ehildeep Disie Reddinsem Aidan Robinson Utica Twelve Mile Abtignie Lewis Alc Heme Botoerti Tor Henry Marking Boroeth Broadway Pettersenville Arent Clark Stencdy MBS

White Passes Up Offensive Offer Says Waite Declines

A fragmented report notes Waite declined to comment on an offer reportedly made to him after a December visit to New York. The source mentions Lesotho and a Joan Kosteps concern but remains unclear about specifics.

Dayton Ghia Manacer Wate Lesotho Joan Kosteps New York Pam Net Waite

Freight Depot Under Construction at Henryville

The Tehranapalis and Toviaville Traction Company begins building a combined passenger and freight depot at Henryville after a fire destroyed the former ticket office. Local services expect swift restoration of rail operations.

Tehranapalis and Toviaville Traction Company Henryville

Central States Conference on Rail and Water Transportation

Evansville hosts a two day Central States Conference on rail and water transportation December 11 and 5 with speakers from Southern Telephone Indiana and the Railway Executives Advisory Committee. Alfred P. D. Phom and J. Mui will address federal legislation and railroad needs while Frank P. Walsh and Jerday Beach speak on industrial relations and working conditions. A transcontinental telephone demonstration links Evansville to Washington and major eastern centers.

Southern Dele Pete Company Indiana J.on. Clem Auspeces Evansville Chamber of Commerce Pelephone Tee Dueeting Railway Executives Advisory Committee Outhern Joh Mui Railway Investors’ League Frank Po Walsh Comission Oon Wyog Lee Brotherhood of Raihway Traipmen Wilh Speek Paingdawes Jansing Ti. Beach Caleeml UU S. A Iineinerrs Ohio River Frank Prumbel Raiway Executives Advisory Committee J. & O. Railway American Railways XN. Kinesburs American Telephone and Telegraph Gayiang Evansville Washington Reston

Central Western Business Conference on Railways and Water Transport

The conference aims to unite central Western business leaders to discuss rail and water transport issues. It will feature top national authorities presenting all sides on legislative topics likely to affect Congress actions. The event promises educational and constructive dialogue for investors, workers, and the public.

Central Western States

Lodge Notice from Jeffersonville Council on December 11

Jeffersonville Council No. 732 Kindahts and Ladies of Security call all members to attend next Monday night December 11 for important business. Signed E A Dinsmore secretary.

Jeffersonville Ladies of Security VRS E. A. Dinsmore

Indiana Township Trustees Hear School Inspection Plan

The Indiana Township Trustees' Association heard a proposal to require school inspections in every town and to create a state department of school supervision. Critics cited high rates of physical defects among rural children and argued for cautious reform of country schools.

Tydiana Chase Tndiana Township Tudumapolis Cheopeh Doe Po Ringe Canmmmissioner Sehoool Bweiene Bir Fine Sedeoal Ase Indiana

Trustees Elect Officers Amid School Supervision Debate

A tentative plan to reduce township transfers and create a state school supervision board meets strong opposition from trustees. An offered invitation by W. Black of Indiana University to discuss a supervision change at the state level was declined. The Trustees' Association elected its officers: President W. O. D. Carter of Muncie, Vice President Samuel Warm of Evansville, Secretary A. Biller of Stanton, and Treasurer Joseph Hillman of Indianapolis.

Mvefb WOW Black of India University Ceown Trustees’ Association W.O D. Carter Muncie Samuel Warm Evansviller A. Biller Stanton Joseph Hillman Ine Tanapalis

Elders Elected at Irursh Presbyterian Church

The Irursh Presbyterian Church elected Ira Dorsey Walter Swartz Aten Clarke and Charles McCulloch as elders at a recent congregational meeting. An election of deacons will follow. Officials stated the local church is the only one in the New Albany Presbytery with a full board among thirty to forty churches.

Oise Board of Army Finvetneers Ibs Eixdeen Cintis Baece Jouisville and Portland Canal Ohie Freieti Engeeens Irursh Presbyterian Church Ira Dorsey Walter Swartz Aten Clarke Charles McCulloch Focale Church New Albany

Township workers conference planned at First Presbyterian Church

A conference of township association officers Sunday school superintendents and other workers will meet at the First Presbyterian church Sunday at 2 PM. Attendees will discuss a township convention to reorganize the township and address Sunday school needs. all connected with Sunday school or its work are invited to attend.

First Presbyterian Church Amlany

Harvest of Gold in November Payouts by Companies

The American Car & Foundry Company will settle with its employees Saturday for the last half of November with a large distribution due to overtime. Citizens Trust Company will begin distributing checks, and 260,000 will go out to members of the Christmas savages Club. Other smaller banks also pay off Saturday, boosting money in circulation through trade channels.

American Car & Foundry Company Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savages Club

Trials Highlight City and County Court Actions In New Albany

Circuit court proceedings show Amelia Stallings suing the City of New Albany for injuries from a fall and Edward Bennett seeking venue change against the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company. Other cases include Ferris v. Lath Zink Furniture, Neals v. Catholic Knights, and actions against Hicks, Tyndall, and Bottomly Ti.

New Albany Amelia Stalles Famages Jeone Ard Perris Lath-Zink Furniture Company Judemieni Ferris Lawrence Mackey George Hl Charles Neal Catholic Knights of America Plaintuf Edward ©. Bennett Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company Bennett William Jenks Fenction Company Clyde Crasey Charles Crasey Clark George W. Hicks Mary J. Hicks Hicks Edward Tyndall Lewisville Cement Company Plow Council Reverl Ernest BE. Jacobs Sanford Murphy Cota Missioner Battre Flarriet BF Botton

Christmas Savings Checks To Be Mailed Saturday

The Citizens Trust Company announces its Sixth Annual Christmas Savings Club and that checks will be mailed Saturday. Checks vary in amount up to 507.50 and many households will receive multiple checks for each family member. The checks feature Christmas colors with a holly border and Santa Claus image, enclosed in a festive window envelope.

Pasmen Spring Street Citizens Trust Company Partmentar Santa Claus Trust Company

Why not a Singer Sewing Machine for Christmas

Ad copy for Singer Sewing Machine Co offering a sewing machine as a Christmas gift. Includes phone number 1206y and address 419 Spring St. concise sales note aimed at shoppers.

Singer Singer Sewing Machine Co Spring St Adv

Charlestown High School Commission Restoration Debated

The State Board of Education refused to restore the Charlestown High School commission after a debate at a recent session. Officials cited remodeling delays and health-related building issues, with no definite action to resume the commission. The old courthouse building remains in focus as plans for a new or renovated facility stagnate.

Bipst State Board of Health State Board of Educcation Jefe Forsopyitte Bet Sebo Oldlark County

The Heart of the Bells Christmas Play at St Pauls

St Pauls Episcopal Church hosts a Sunday School Christmas play titled The Heart of the Bells. The event describes a descent of an old church with bells and features two processions, shepherds and wise men, aiming to capture the Christmas spirit. Rev Brooks is director with Mrs. Fr. Maird and several assistants guiding the production.

Bs Sunday School St. Paul's Episcopal Church St. Pauls Episcopal Caures St. Pauls Episcopal We. Brooks Reetor

Clark County officials invited to Indianapolis Admission Day event

Curtis W. Ballard and Dr. Schimple received invitations from Governor Samuel M. Ralston to represent Clark County at the Admission Day ceremony in the State Capitol building in Indianapolis. Both plan to attend.

Curtis W. Ballard AL DR. Schimple Samuel M. Ralston Clark County

Sheriff Long III Struggles with Health Decline at Home

Sheriff William Long III is confined to his residence amid a long standing health decline. Labor from the recent campaign exhausted his strength and he remains under care.

Sherif William Long

Dream Theater to Feature Peg o' the Ring and Boheme

Dream Theater will show the fourteenth installment of Peg o the Ring. Alice Brady also appears in a five part picture La vie De Boheme.

Tomeht Alice Brady Adv

Willis Passes Away Aged Resident of Jeffersons

Obituary notes the death of William Willis at home, aged 41, after a long illness. Survived by wife Mrs. Elizabeth Willis and children Edward, Mrs. Enon Die, Mes. Williams, and others. He was a native of Pai and worked as a moulder before retirement, with services arranged by local family and friends.

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Taxpayers League Campaign Call Sparks City Meeting

Taxpayers League members convened on Market Street to discuss ensuring residents control over city affairs. Edward McPherson led officers as president and Harry Poindexter spoke on state taxation, while a committee was formed to audit Street Cleaning Department bills, with concerns over expenses.

Market Street Edward McPherson Tlavey Puintex- Per 2. S. Gilbert Giorgs Worthington Willian Clee Serge Theo Harry Poindexter

Man with horse and buggy sells stock powder in Indiana

A man over 50 advertises stock condition powder for sale in Clark County with horse and buggy presence. Salary listed as 70 dollars per month and address given as 9 Industrial Building Indianapolis Indiana. Advertisement date noted as 12-6.

Clark County Industrial Indianapolis Indiana

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