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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
8
A fire broke out in the kitchen of the Seventh Avenue Hotel in Louisville at 4 am. Two persons died and one other was badly overcome by smoke. the blaze damaged the one story structure.
Firefighters successfully restrained the blaze and saved guests trapped by the flames. No major injuries reported as crews worked to evacuate those imperiled.
William A. Buckner of Greensburg Kentucky and C F Buckner of Greensburg Kentucky are reported deceased in this item from the local notices section.
Notice notes fire escapes installation delayed as the city board contracted work. parts have arrived but are still under manufacture.
Charles Nagel and his wife leave Indianapolis where they resided for some time. Nagel has opened a barber shop on Sprin Street near Seventh, marking a new local business venture.
Two actions filed in the Clark Circuit Court yesterday name David Adkins as plaintiff. One suit against Cha Louis seeks $85 in a collection matter, the other against William Sparks seeks $55 on a note.
Eva Laura Andrews will marry Clifton S. Gilbert in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs F B Andrews. After the wedding they will reside with the groom’s mother Mrs Lou Gilbert on West Front Street.
A large delegation from Kwasine Tribe No. 268 Improved Order of Red Men will travel to Louisville Wednesday evening for the Kentucky pow-wow. The Jeffersonville degree team will confer the Warrior's degree.
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Minimum around 35 degrees. Indiana region partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with cooler conditions.
A feature picture titled The Feud screens tonight at Dream Theater. Tomorrow a matinee is planned and one concluding part of the Diamond form the Sky will be shown. Adyvy.
Epworth League of the Morton Memorial M E church hosts a bazaar Friday and Saturday in a building one door south of Morris's jewelry store. The sale features all kinds of fancy work.
Articles filed in Charlestown name Charlestown Milling Company to own build operate grain elevators and flour mills and to trade in grain. Capital stock listed at 5000 with directors Edward Eberts Estella M Eberts and Edward Bolly. New firm forms to replace a plant destroyed by fire causing an estimated 20000 loss.
William Andres and Dave Walkup have gone to English for a hunting trip. The note records their departure and implies planned absence.
Pauls teaching concerning the condition of the Natural Man will frame the Prayer meeting at Wall Street M E Church this evening. All are urged to bring Bibles, followed by an official board session to plan the Every Member canvass on December 19.
A hearing is scheduled for Thursday on petitions in bankruptcy for Bailee L. Burtt and Basil R. Holmes. Judge Geo B. Cardwill, Deputy Clerk of the United States District Court in New Albany, will oversee the proceedings.
Clark county township trustees traveled to Indianapolis for a three day State Association meeting with thousands of trustees arriving from across the state.
Former prosecutor Charles K Zollman of Charlestown has reopened his law office in this city after recovering from rheumatism. He spent time in Martinsville Indiana for treatment.
New reports say the I S Traction line from Seymour to Indianapolis raised fares to about two cents per mile. Jeffersonville to Indianapolis through fare remains $1.95 one way and $3.55 round trip, unchanged north of Seymour.
E. J. Reefer of the Reefer Building in Kansas City Missouri mails a scientific poultry book showing how to make ordinary hens lay many eggs in winter. Write for the book free. Adv. 12 4 15.
No prayer meeting tonight at Maple Street Methodist Episcopal church. On Thursday evening the Rev. John Mayer district superintendent will preach as quarterly conference is conducted. Service scheduled for 7:30 o clock.
Postmaster Burke lists letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending December 4 1915 in Jeffersonville Indiana Earl Boyle Caddie Bangham Mrs Wade H Cardwell A Dickey Mr Albert Franklin Wilson General Clark Mrs Persons must say advertised and give list date when claiming these letters James E Burke Postmaster.
Illness among members delayed the election of officers. The meeting moves to next Tuesday at Dr. Sallie C. Jackson's home where packs for the Orphans Home at Knightston and the Lafayette home will be prepared.
A classified notice seeks a bicycle for a ten year old boy. Respondents should address terms to HH at the office. This short ad indicates a private sale or swap arranged through a local office.
An 1912 report claims calcium in Eckman’s Alterative aids tuberculosis treatment. It notes improvements, reduced exudation, and discharged patients with healed lungs. The article argues calcium’s healing role and the formula’s safety, urging druggists to stock or contact Eckman Laboratory.
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