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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
8
A fragmented ad lists various can sizes and prices for tomatoes salmon pork and beans apples vinegar peas and pancake mix. The notice mentions quantities like 46 ets 10 8 3 ets and 25 ets for apples with other items and specials in a casual 19th century shop listing style.
The escort of James L. Botter and Sheriff William Lone travels to Michigan City where James Clark, a Black man, will be committed to the State Prison to serve one to eight years for theft of portable items from an elderly person, Dorr Fulton.
Following a prolonged illness William Meharon aged nine years, son of Mr and Mrs George Meharon, died at his home in Borden. He had been in ill health a long time. Besides his parents he is survived by several brothers and sisters.
Buckner Lodge Number 651 of Sellersburg elected officers Thursday night with Robert Wilson as worthy master Ernest Davis senior warden William Krantz junior warden Oscar Smith secretary John T Smith treasurer William Beck junior deacon E Seibel senior steward Homer Dietrich junior steward George Morgan and Tyler.
Seven year old Philip Hilip was held at the poles station until his farmer father from near Lebanon Avenue came for him. This morning he was returned to his home.
Are you making the mistakes of Ingersoll Come and bear Mer Keeney Sunday night Ady.
The State of Tadiona vs George Turner, a colored man, charged with petty larceny for stealing a watch from William A. Lawrenes of Charlestown, returned a verdict finding Turner not guilty. This was the first criminal case heard this term.
Government Depot calls for bids to furnish 12 revolving office chairs and 12 revolving typewriter chairs. Announcement by Lieut. Col. Winthrop S. Wood Depot Quartermaster states bids open December 27.
George Mitchell of a local bakery company sought an order from Mayer Volland to Columbus saloonkeepers to deny beer to "Boss" a man known to spend time in saloons and drink heavily. Mitchell told Volland that the subject often wears im plausible attire and is fond of beer, keeping him well seated at the fine.
A reorganizational session of the Public Service Commission was held in Indianapolis after Edwin S Lee was named to succeed a prior member. Thomes A Prunean serves as chairman. The event invites readers to hear Mr.
An inquest by Magistrate Penson R. Veasey and Drs Varble Geum and Marshall Varble finds Mes Steiner a proper subject for treatment. An application will be filed to commit her for hospital care.
A local ad offers Singer sewing machines with cash or time terms at 449 Spring Street. The message suggests a practical, enduring gift for crafters, proposing flexibility in payment options and highlighting the brand.
Chestnut Street School staged an historical play titled George Rogers Clark in its assembly room on Friday at 2 PM. The production traced Indiana’s early history through episodes including Wood Nymph Revels, Indian life, Marquette Joliet, and the capture of Kaskaskia and Vincennes, highlighting pioneer life and patriotism. A subsequent St Luke’s Church event Sunday at 2:30 PM will feature R A Walker of the State Christian Endeavor Union delivering a message to youths.
The Star prints two parts of Under Fire chapters 6 and 7 on pages 2 and 7 with nearly five complete chapters featured today. The continuation promises a pleasant read during the cold wintry evening.
All young people of the city are urged to attend the C E Rally at St Luke's Reformed Church on Sunday. The event welcomes members of Christian Endeavor Societies and any interested youths.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nagel entertained at their home with a 6 Gelock dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coffin of Indianapolis. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Roberts Coffin, Mrs. Kate Ciscoe, Miss Dora Lett, Mr. Jack Farmer, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nagel.
Jacob Poff living near St Josephs Hill on Clark county edge was operated on yesterday by Dr G B Leuthart of Galena. The doctor says Poff's condition is serious. Struitral operations have been needed biennially for twenty years. Two years ago an affection near the left eye caused loss of sight, and this time the issue is in the abdominal region.
Unabated interest surrounds the school contest at St Luke's German Reformed Church as boys pull ahead and may overcome the girls lead this Sunday.
Fred Ruehl the barber living at 30 Spring Street injured his hand after shaving neighbor George Kuntz. The blade cut deeply causing heavy bleeding before Dr. Cloyver P. Graham treated the wound with three stitches. Ruehl could not work afterward.
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