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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
8
Jeffersonville ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys. Mrs. J. Kestler of 428 Illinois Ave testifies lasting kidney pain eased after using the product. Price 50 cents. available from all druggists. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Guy Dailey of Plank road north of the city shipped 23 chickens to enter them in the poultry show at the Coliseum in Chicago. He is a famed chicken fancier who has earned prizes at home and abroad and recently left his job with United Gas & Electric to devote full time to the business.
The Christmas shop run by the Delta Alpha Class of the Morton Memorial Sunday School opened this afternoon next to the Jeffersonville Motor Garage Company. It offers Christmas articles for sale and features a Santa Claus and a Christmas tree, operating through Saturday night.
The Ensemble Club will be hosted Saturday evening by the Misses Walkup. John Beutel, long resident of Claysburg, is 77. Margaret Conlen leaves for Indianapolis to visit sister Mollie Johnson. Mrs. Roy Oliver of Indianapolis may visit the Baker family on Pearl Street. Winifred Conlon, aged, fell on a slippery walkway at 719 Mechanic Street injuring her shoulder. Mrs. Josephine Hefferman of Washington Indiana visits Mrs. Mary Craig.
George G. Watson of this city attended a Scottsburg meeting of the Scott County Bank directors on Tuesday.
Sheriff-elect William H. Long will attend a meeting of sheriffs-elect in Indiana on December 16. He will succeed Isaac G. Phipps as sheriff January 1, 1916, and is a cousin of the sheriffs-elect of Clark and Floyd counties.
A fall installment for the retirement of township bonds and payment of interest on the road fund is due. The notice directs timely payment by the specified deadline to avoid penalties and preserve municipal fiscal health.
John Garrity, once a Fifth and Missouri avenue business figure, has returned to his native country following an extended stay in Ireland and subsequent visit abroad.
At a directors meeting this week Scott County Bank elected Walter H. Montgomery as president Raymond L. Whitson as cashier and William Soren as assistant cashier.
Next Sunday morning, the second Sunday in May, the Presbyterian church will hold a loving service. The pastor will speak on Lessons from an Old Violin and special music will be featured. All members who missed last Sabbath are urged to attend if possible.
County Treasurer John R. Scott reports total collections of 27095 dollars 95 cents for the period ending. The report lists available funds and urges review by taxpayers and auditors.
Grand piano in superb shape offered as a Christmas gift. Green make suitable for home use. Purchase price described as very reasonable. Contact Mrs. George Knobloch at 319 W Court Avenue for details.
Capt. L. A. Douglass of Company M First Regiment Indiana National Guard traveled to Indianapolis for a state examination. He was accompanied by orderly Frank Bowman.
In Indianapolis a lieutenant called on Governor Ralston and National Guard officers and was praised for plans to bolster the local company. A second lieutenant will be elected for Company M with local and headquarters exams required before appointment.
A meeting will be held this evening at Allen W. Clarke's home to finalize arrangements for the Sunday School Basket Ball League. Several schools have formed teams and been practicing in preparation.
The case against James Howard for assault and battery with intent to kill, arising from the shooting of Joseph O'Neil, was continued this morning before Magistrate Benson R. Veasey to December 16 due to the prosecuting witness's illness.
On Christmas Eve the Tri Kappa Sorority will host a public charity Christmas tree in Warder Park. Presents for children under twelve will be distributed at the old Post Office Building on Spring Street between Chestnut and Market Streets. tickets will entitle eligible kids to gifts.
Charles K. Barker a former constable charged with assault and battery on Roy Priddy faced a further court continuation until December 14 in the ongoing case.
Secretary of War Garrison gave unqualified approval to a bill by Representative Fields and Senator Pomerene granting the Chesapeake Ohio Railway Company the right to build a bridge across the Ohio River near Sciotoville Ohio about eight miles above South Portsmouth Kentucky. Approval promises swift congressional passage.
The House Post Offices and Post Roads Committee in Washington discussed replacing salaried rural mail carriers with contract workers. About 43,550 carriers nationwide would be affected. the plan promises potential annual savings of 18.5 million dollars. Chairman Moon and Rep Cox voiced support, while others hesitated amid party balance and civil service concerns.
Entries are being received for a corn show to be held at the Thomas V. Lindley feed store this Saturday. Early indications show a larger than ever number of entries and strong interest. The Utica circuit women will serve dinner.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on December 23 to authorize contracts for furnishing and stationery for 1915. The action aims to set supplier terms and ensure orderly procurement for the coming year.
Thomas Dolan a city saloon keeper returned from Dayton Ohio where he married Miss Blanche Stillwater of that city.
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