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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
8
The first large shipment in months arrives from Pittsburg aboard the J. T. Hatfield and the Convoy. Several hundred thousand bushels reach the docks and more coal is en route.
Hunters have a limited period left before the closed season begins December 20, then no hunting of any game except water fowl until April first. Rabbits may be hunted until January 10. Over 600 hunting licenses were issued by Circuit Clerk Curtis W. Ballard with only two known violations for trespassing on posted land.
The report notes many who went into the fields failed to spoil good hunting yet most who ventured back did bring home game, reflecting uneven success among hunters.
Magistrate William James officiated the marriage of Lawrence E. Rose a laborer and Gertrude M. Leathers both of Sellersburg. The groom is 18 and he had his father’s consent.
The bazaar at Park M E Church opens Thursday afternoon at five with an oyster supper served from five to nine. A select stock from leading firms will be displayed including groceries flour hardware cutlery and many other goods. A fancy work booth will also be featured.
The display goes up in the church basement before supper. The bazaar opens Friday at 2 pm and Saturday at 2 pm. A Dutch supper will be served Saturday from 5 to 9 pm.
The Epworth League of Maple Street Methodist Episcopal Church postpones its November gathering to be held Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs A O Schwaninger on Walnut Street.
Grand piano in excellent condition offered as a Christmas gift option. Contact Mrs. George Knobloch at 319 W Court Avenue to arrange purchase at a reasonable price.
The Women’s Missionary Soucier of St Lucas German Reformed Church meets this evening with Mrs Gust A Schimpff.
Announcer promotes Dorms Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys citing Mrs. J Kestier of 428 Illinois Ave. suffering pains in kidney region and relief after using the product. Claims cold worsens symptoms and urges readers to buy at dealers. Price 50 cents.
The Utica Indiana postmaster job, six miles east of the city, remains open with no successor after George Rapp resigned. An inspector reported no applicants and suggested discontinuing the office unless objections are filed within two weeks. Congressman Cox sought willing candidates, contacting Prof. Robin Baggarly, former school principal now in Utica.
Ada Owsley, formerly of this city, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fourth degree for killing her husband Benjam in S. Owsley in St Louis after a reconciliation. She was fined 500 dollars plus costs and paroled on the recommendation of an assistant district attorney citing her frenzy over his boasts of other women. The Owsleys once lived in Louisville.
Edward Hahn, long time Adams Express Company agent in this city now reassigned to Decatur Indiana, has been appointed to Kokomo as a more important agency with an advanced salary.
John C. Lewman and Edward E. Morris were sworn in as jury commissioners by Judge James W. Fortune. Their first duty was to draw 250 names for 1915 juries.
The School Board announced vacation for public school children will extend from December 18 to January 4 after a Monday night meeting.
State Game and Fish Commissioner George W. Miles informs in answer to a question from Charles Bernhart that the open season for hunting rabbits runs through January 10. The notice clarifies official guidance for hunters.
Advertises Dean's Ointment as safe for children to treat eczema and itching. Claims a small amount lasts long and priced at 50 cents per box, sold by all druggists in stores.
Mrs. Jacob Ettel of Onfo Wells remains seriously ill with double pneumonia. A Country Club dance was held last night at Bailes 3 residence. Lieut. Jones H. Ingram and his Annapolis wife plan a Christmas visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Ingram. Mrs. Arthur Titford, injured weeks ago, now bedridden and suffered a nervous chill this morning. Mrs. John Crane and daughter of Indianapolis visit Mrs. Bien Crane on Missouri Avenue. Jefferson D. Gayne, recent magistrate retiree, moves from High Street Port Fulton to a new home north of town.
Aetna Insurance Co states that H. W. Gehibrede, formerly their farm department agent in New Albany Indiana, has severed all connections and does not represent the company in any capacity.
John Davis a local boy and chief yeoman on the Nashville returns from six years in the U S Navy to visit his father Henry Davis. He served in Mexico during the Vera Cruz occupation from April on the Nashville stationed in Portsmouth New Hampshire and will depart for Indianapolis after a few days.
The City Council voted to abolish the Street Commissioner office effective January 1. Fred Knapp, appointed by Mayor Ernest W. Rauth earlier this year, will leave the post which paid 60 per year. The vetoed ordinance to abolish the office was overridden by the council.
Notice to voters in Jeffersonville Clark County Indiana that Carl F Braun will apply to Clark County Board of Commissioners in January Term 1915 for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a front room on Seventh Street at Illinois Avenue Jeffersonville. Braun is a male US citizen over 31 with one year residency in Clark County. December 9 1914.
The Clark Circuit Court petit jury is relieved until December 14 due to many cases, mostly from New Albany, being transferred to the next term. The hearing scheduled for yesterday was continued.
Body shipped for burial for Mrs Lydia Clayton wife of Charles M. The notice notes her passing and the family arrangement in a concise obituary item.
Walter Smith fined ten dollars and costs for obscene language in police court this morning. William Smith transferred for hearing December 21 on a provoking charge. William Williams fined one dollar and costs for assault and battery on Arthur Conley. Simon Crum fined one dollar and costs for dog tax nonpayment before Magistrate Ogden. Six tramps arrested in Big Four yards were given ten minutes to leave the city by Constable Kirk.
Joseph Saunderhaus and wife Lize convey to Theodore Rake for seven dollars fifty cents part of the western half of the northeast quadrant of the southwest quarter of section 9 totaling 20 acres.
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