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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
8
An advertisement promotes a cheap home remedy saying it treats with one granular sugar and a pint of alcohol, supplied for the whole family. It claims safety with no narcotics, guarantees refund if not perfect, and urges purchase from the named store.
Genl Wood's Commissary reports rapid price drops on staples including sugar potatoes coffee and ham as wartime shortages ease. Prices like 18 for sugar 17 cents a pound for potatoes and 15 to 20 cents for coffee are claimed with limited stock held at lowered rates. Cheese rice and dried goods also show steep discounts while customers are warned dogs and cigarette smoke are not allowed in the store.
City Sunday Schools prepare for annual Christmas program and Christmas presents for children. Most schools plan to include a tree as part of the festivities.
Robert Schiller announces in Jeffersonville Indiana his plan to apply to Clark County Board of Commissioners at the January 1915 term for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a 20 by 20 front room at 840 Spring Street. He states age citizenship residence and voter qualifications. Adv. Pub. December 8 1914.
Paris reports the French War Office issues no official tally of losses. A correspondent estimates total French losses up to November 10 near 590000 when including wounded and sick in hospitals and prisoners in Germany.
Indiana state veterinarian Dr A F Nelson reports Federal authorities have lifted the foot and mouth disease quarantine in most counties. Thirty three counties remain under quarantine Lake Porter LaPorte Starke Newton Jasper Pulaski Fulton White Cass Miami Carroll Tippecanoe Clinton Howard Grant Blackford Delaware Whitney Allen Hendricks Marion Morgan Johnson Shelby Monroe Brown Sullivan Knox Daviess and Dubois. Counties not under quarantine may ship livestock within the state for immediate slaughter if not from within three miles of an affected farm. other counties may ship for inspection.
Gust A. Schimpf turns out hundreds of pounds of home made candy in all colors and shapes for children during the holiday season. Much is sent to city dealers and the store offers holiday necessities at popular prices.
Mrs. Mary W. Hays leaves for Indianapolis to spend holidays with sister Mrs. James White. Mr. and Mrs. Julian C. Hall relocate to Louiseville with Mrs. Juan Hall Sr. Miss Pearl Crawford visits Watt street friends Katy and Rose Crawford. Hiram Hardy of Indianapolis visits East Front street at O. P. Hardy’s. Dr. F. M. Wells learns Dr. Samuel Herard, injured in Osceola Ark, is improving. Mrs. Homer Wells of Indianapolis visits relatives here.
Aetna Insurance Co. states that H. W. Sehibrede, previously its agent in New Albany Indiana, has terminated all connections and does not represent the company in any capacity. Adv.
At the monthly council meeting Tri Kappa Sorority was granted permission to place a public Christmas tree in Warder Park for distributing presents on December 24. This marks the first such plan in Jeffersonville and will bring holiday cheer to many children with limited access to festive events.
An official statement from Constantinople reports gains over the Russians near Adjara capturing cannon and ammunition. It says Russian attacks east of Lake Van have failed and that Turkish forces advancing from Revanduz occupied Soujbulak, a key Russian supply point in Azerbaijan province.
County Auditor George W. Stoner announced bids would be opened December 23 for printing books and stationery for various county officers.
At the first day session of the Board of County Commissioners Dr. T. J. Marshall of Charlestown was awarded the medical services contract for the County Poor Farm for 1915 at a salary of 96 dollars.
Hoosier Camp No 3594 Modern Woodmen of America will host a pie social Thursday evening at their hall located at Market and Wall streets. The event invites local residents to attend social gathering and fund-raising activity.
Epworth League of Wall Street M E Church organizes a Christmas Box for the Indiana Methodist Orphanage in Greencastle. Donations include clothing canned goods and toys. Miss Florence Weirs leads the committee with all gifts due before week’s end for delivery by Christmas.
Magistrate Benson R. Veasey officiated the marriage of Jesse Aldridge a steel worker at the car works residing on Missouri Avenue and Miss Mary Hampton of Louisville.
Maurice Prather and Lucile Bushfield, from notable Utica families, wed November 26. Rev. Charles Rose officiated at the Utica Methodist church. Lucile is daughter of Fletcher Bushfield. Maurice’s father Jefferson Prather is a well known Clark County farmer.
Annual charity ball to be held at the Knights of Pythias Armory on Friday night January 1 1915. Committee includes J Ed gar Polmdexter Claud Lindley Jean Burke Alma Holzbog Sue May White R Delahunt Robinson H Everett Hopkins Homer C Neeley. Proceeds go to local needy organizations. Initiations issued for the affair.
The case against James Howard charged with assault and battery with intent to kill for shooting Joseph O’Neil ten days ago is set for a hearing Thursday morning before Magistrate Benson R. Veasey.
Mr and Mrs I Tresesiriter of New Albany announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Nadyne Tresenriter to Edgar J Peaicy of this city They plan to marry at the bride’s home on December 20.
The post office announces remaining unclaimed letters for the week ending December 5 1914 in Jeffersonville Indiana. Names include Druenis Wit Rice Fatdte Rose and Mrs W E Vermullen at 208 Market Street. addressees urged to say advertised and give date of letter. James Burke postmaster.
Mr and Mrs Verman Schower of Bethlehem narrowly escaped death when their buggy was wrecked near Madison as their horse was frightened by a motorcycle. The occupants escaped unhurt.
The Presbyterian church announces a Wednesday prayer service with the pastor and workers urging attendance. Last Sunday morning the church was crowded for the annual roll call. December is set as a month of active service.
Mrs. Alexander Banks of Par Street Port Fulton slipped while getting out of bed yesterday and fractured her hip. She remains under care and now uses a cane to assist mobility.
County Auditor George W. Stoner issues warrants in favor of Clark County township trustees for multiple funds to cover tax collections. The action covers all funds as part of the full tax collection process.
A grand piano in excellent condition offered as a splendid Christmas gift. Green make and a reasonable price. Contact Mrs. George Knobloch at 319 W Court Avenue for details.
William Smith was arrested on a charge of provoking John Barker, a watchman at Howard Shipyards. He will have a hearing in police court Wednesday morning.
A pocketbook was found by Patrick Bane containing a watch and turned over to Captain M A Wall. The owner may recover it by going to the police and proving ownership.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the St Lucas German Reformed church meets this evening with Mrs Gust A Schimpff leading the gathering.
The Jeffersonville Citizen advertises Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys with a local testimonial from Mrs. J. Kestler of 428 Illinois Ave. She reports long kidney pain and relief after using the product. The ad lists a 60 cent price and notes Foster Milburn Co of New York as the manufacturer.
Advertising copy promoting Dean's Ointment as safe for children and effective for itchy skin. It states a small amount suffices and the price is 50e¢ per box, available at all stores and sold by All Drugests.
Ivan Keefer aged 19 reported to Terre Haute police saying he had been paroled from the Indiana Reformatory to work in South Bend but sole employment ended and he asked to be returned to the Reformatory. Reformatory authorities said they would arrange transportation with no officer needed and noted he is a good boy likely to be paroled again, possibly finding work in Louisville. He had been sentenced for stealing $5 from an uncle in Fountain County.
At the Ann Rogers Clark Chapter DAR gathering this afternoon at Mrs. Charles Poindexter’s Port Fulton home, contributions to the Belgian relief fund were received. Also promotes a family system tonic priced at $1.00 offered by a druggist.
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