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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1914

Page

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Thieves Fired Upon While Attempting Hog Theft Near Coombs Farm

A group of thieves attempted to steal a hog from Curtis L. Coombs on the Charlestown pike north of town. Coombs and local authorities pursued the trio after a gunshot was heard. The men fled, leaving a sled and an overcoat behind with a price tag still attached.

Curtis L. Coombs Charlestown Coombs Fromen M. Coots Chie M. A. Wall Thomas Knowland

Send Baby by Parcel Post

Simon Slize a tailor in Boulder learns his 19 month old son left in Indianapolis will be sent by parcel post via the Jewish Relief Association of Indianapolis. Postal rules require relays through several stations as live shipments face a 20 mile limit.

Simon Slize Indianapolis Ind Boulder New York Jewish Relief Association of Siize

Funeral of William Broy in Clarksville

The Rev. J. M. Vawter of the First Christian church officiated this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the funeral of William Broy at his Woerner avenue residence in Clarksville. The remains were taken to New Albany for interment in the National cemetery.

J. M. Vawter First Christian Church William Broy Woerner Avenue Clarksville New Albany National Cemetery

Death 8 weekly Insurance Policy Sale Ad

Advertises a $1 000 death eight weekly accident policy with annual $250 900 insurance registry details. Mentions registration identification and a proposition by the Registry Dept in Newark New Jersey with Clinton 4.

Clinton Newark N. J Adv

Paul Miller Sues Louisville Herald Over Damages Claim

Paul Miller sues the Louisville Herald for 400 dollars believed confiscated by the paper's agents and 2 500 damages for alleged destruction of his business. He claims card system records were confiscated while he was ill and absent, and an ad stated he had severed ties with the paper. Miller, once a Herald agent, had a November 1 notice announcing his departure and pressured for a settlement.

Paul Miller The Louisville Herald Through Miller the Herald Edward Higgins

Two Austrian Torpedo Boats Sunk Near Tha Sana Canal

Unfavorable weather disrupts operations as two Austrian torpedo boats strike mines and sink off the Tha Sana Canal. Crews abandon ship, with many drowned. Reports from London describe German shelling of Hartlepool Scarborough and Whitby and mass evacuation in several towns as the North Sea actions unfold.

Materdam Telegraaf Thasana Liasa Adriatic London Official Information Bureau England West Hartlepool North Sea Scarborough Hartlepool Hartlewool Hartlewood Hull Whiley York Castle Cliff St. Martin’s

Citizens Trust Fourth Annual Christmas Savings Club Opens

The Citizens Trust Company will start its Fourth Annual Christmas Savings Club Monday December 21. Officials anticipate record membership growth as the program kicks off.

Citizens Trust Company

Poultry Association Organized in Charlestown

The Clark County Poultry Association was formed Monday night at the office of county agent A. J. Hutchins in Charlestown. Dr. A. W. Yager was elected president, L. C. Morrison vice president, Walter Egan secretary, Tyler Koons treasurer, with Guy Daily J. B. Green Sanford B. Murphy and Fred Schoel as directors. Officers are Charlestown residents to ensure harmony. The board covers all county areas. A poultry show is planned for next year.

Clark County Poultry Association A. J. Hutchins Charlestown A. W. Yager L. C. Morrison Walter Egan Tyler Koons Guy Daily J. B. Green Sanford B. Murphy Fred Scho

Ideal winter resort in Deland amid groves and campus

A Deland booklet promotes an ideal winter resort location featuring orange groves and a university center. It highlights a 25 mile hard road to Atlantic Ocean beaches and lists the Deland Business League secretary as contact for the advertisement.

Florida Deland University Center Atlantic Ocean Business League Fia

Wanted to Purchase a Violin Inquire This Office

A notice seeks a violin purchase inquiry directed to the office. Citizens with information or offers are invited to contact the relevant department for details and potential purchase terms.

For Sale Twenty Three Thousand Acres in South Alabama

For sale twenty three thousand acres of prime farm land within half a mile of the county seat in South Alabama. Address H H Wefel Jr owner Mobile Ala adv.

South Alabama H. H. Wefel, Jr Mobile, Ala

A Few Cents a Week Keeps Christmas Savings Club

An advertisement promotes the Cit zone Trust Company Christmas Savings Club offering small weekly payments to fund Christmas funds and provide money for the holiday season.

Citzone Trust Company Christmas Savinge Club

Citizens Trust Christmas Savings Club Enrollment

Citizens Trust Company invites new members to join its Christmas Savings Club, with enrollment open from now until all classes are filled.

Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club

Fire at Car Works Tinshop Damages Plant

Fire crews tackled a blaze at the American Car and Foundry Company tinshop last night. The fire began in a charcoal pile near a small furnace and caused minor losses.

American Car and Foundry Company Small

Patent offer for life line gun by Palmer Gray

A letter received by Mike E. Dredel for Palmer Gray in Scottsburg proposes a $12,000 payment for the Canada rights to a patent gun that fires a life saving line. Gray invented the contrivance and was granted a patent a few months ago.

Mike E. Dredel Palmer Gray

Free Trial Package Offer From Foley Co Chicago

Advertisement promises a free trial package after sending five cents to Foley Co Chicago. Includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs cold and croup Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and back pain rheumatism and urinary issues and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Local dealer Ben Deolittie sells in town.

Foley Chicago Ben Deolittie

Bowman Dies After Long Railroad Career at 61

William J. Bowman, 61, retired after 35 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, died at his home 323 Indiana Avenue after weeks of illness. He fell ill from Brights disease and a vascular convulsion. He was a Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers member, a Jeffersonville native, and survived by his wife and two daughters. Funeral services are set for Thursday at his residence with Rev J S Hawk officiating. Burial at Eastern Cemetery.

William J. Bowman Pennsylvania Railroad Company Indiana Avenue Bownen Pennsylvania Lines The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Powman Jeffersville Ege Franklin Jessie Bowmah Webb Lou First Presbyterian Church J. S Hawk Hanover Jefferson County

Officers Winning Their Places in Red Cross Seal Drive

The Red Cross Seal drive shows officers securing ranks as reports from three Sunday Schools list positions: Generals Mildred Badger and Elizabeth Champ. Captains Imogene Holmes. Lieutenants Helen Morris and others. The sales manager notes many workers couldn't reach the 50 seal target, so a lower private tier will be added with badges. Reports go to church agents. a public award is planned next year as community support grows.

Red Cross Seal S'Nnitvge Cry Mildred Badger Elizabeth Champ Imogene Holmes Helen Morr's Harry Bauth Otlie Brender Dorothy Overholzer Sydney Mver Mildred Simpson Mary Cogswell Areminta Hunt Viola -Franl Isabelle Canter Alan Bailey Richard Robinson Thelma S'rief Sates Jefferacnv Lle Howard Park Committee Todd 'N Po Fu'ton Nurse

Plan to Get Married at Yuletide Join Citizens Trust Company

Advertisement notes a Christmas marriage plan and savings offer from Citizens Trust Company and Sevinge Club urging readers to secure funds during the Yuletide season.

Yuletide Citizens Trust Company- Christmes. Sevinge Club

Third Day of Hearing in Harris v Trelooar Damages Case

The Clark Circuit Court enters its third day of testimony in the James Harris versus Henry Trelooar malicious prosecution suit. Harris testifies amid legal delays as he recounts arrest uncertainty and jail experiences while noting property theft claims. Several divorces and civil actions proceed, with jury duties and stalled dockets shaping the November term.

James Harris Henry Trelooar Harris Clark Circuit Arno'd Aschbach Eunice Aschbach Jesson William Hartlage George Hartlage James W. Fortune Maritage Warren Allison Judemep Ibert Stambach Moses Hass Larysville Joan W. Bower Viacw E. C. Hughes Salle Haymaker Clark Swartz Dry Goods Company George R. Clarke Ofice of Circu't Cleh Ballard Fem ‘Ng Helloway

Citizens Trust Christmas Savings Club Ad

Promote joining the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club to ensure funds are available when needed, warning against taking chances and promising financial security during the holiday season.

Farmhouse Burns Near Selesburg Recounts Local Loss

News reports a farmhouse owned by Charles P. Oschner near Hamburg burned last night. William Barnett his wife and child lived there in a five room frame cottage. Fire thought caused by defective heating started in the home and was discovered after flames had gained full headway. Most furniture saved. house value about $1,000 with partial insurance.

William Barnett Lersburg Hamburg Barnett Charles P. Oschner

Plumbers reap benefits amid zero degree forecast

Weather bureau says tonight will be generally fair but colder with a minimum near zero. The cold snap freezes water lines, overwhelming plumbing crews working overtime as frost damages systems in many homes. Havre Montana lists 24 below as the United States coldest reading while Jeffersonville area braces for more frigid conditions tonight.

Mar Weaths Bureau United States Weather Bureau Jeffersonviliind Vincinity Havre Mont United States

Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club Ad

An advertisement inviting readers to join the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club as members and participate in the saving program during the holiday season.

SIEGEL BACK IN HARNESS

Henry Siegel plans to resume business by January 1 or by December 29 at the latest after his enterprise failure with liabilities of 7500. He said he will go west for a few days and then return to New York to decide which venture or capacity to pursue.

New York Henry Siegel Siervel

Prepared for emergencies with Dr Thomas Electric Oil ad

A historical advertisement urges readiness for injuries with Dr Thomas Electric Oil. It promotes the product as a trusted remedy sold by druggists, priced at 25 cents and 60 cents, implying wide availability. The copy emphasizes preparedness and utility for common cuts and bruises.

Thomas

Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club Ad

An invitation urges women to join the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club to secure money for the holiday season and ease financial pressures.

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