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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
1
J Harriss v. H Treloar involves a pending case to recover $00 damages from Treloar for alleged fraudulent protection and concealment. The suit names Clark County and Memphis area parties with a court order for appearance and mentions a separate mortgage suit and bankruptcy action in Corydon.
Jury verdicts and motions dominate the docket including Bet saneeer Homefurnishing Co vs Myre F C Leseunde over possessions, Louisville and Northern Railway paid to the clerk, Anna Dobson suit, and Antle custody matter. Proceedings note photographs for prosecution in Charestown area and a default in Antle v Antle slated for hearing.
One hundred or more parishioners of the Wall Street Street Episcopal Church will canvass teams tonight to perfect the plan. Thirty teams will be formed with five men each. Captains will serve as leaders and stewards, and the meeting begins at 7 34 o clock.
The program at the Dream Theater features Guests as a title card with several other reels. Included is the launch of the Jarsce stove barge at the Howard Shipyards, reported in the advance notice.
An advertisement touts joining a Christmas Savings Club promising no loss and guaranteed funds when needed. It emphasizes that members have everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Rev. William Jf. Wylie of Walk Street Methodist Episcopal church leads this year’s Christmas Seals sale. He writes from Wildwood New Jersey praising the effort and noting strong support from Rev AL Q Bailey former rector of St. Puates Episcopal Church now in Wildwood. Sale proceeds fund nursing and relief work.
The Patent Office in Washington has announced a patent grant to Vibvor Co for a draft product used in car and forge industries. Allen W. Clark, long associated with the firm as Opangitemen, also receives a patent for a new fixture shape elder linked to the American Car and Foundry Company.
The selection of a teeter for St Pauls Episcopal Church remains in abeyance. Vestry members indicate possible action in the near future to address the stalled project and supply the needed equipment.
The Tri Kappa Sorority plans a community Christmas tree in War Fer Park. A benefit at the Dream Theater next Thursday evening aims to raise funds for the tree’s erection, with several donations already contributed.
The city schools owe dismiss this afternoon and will not be in session until January 2. The two weeks Christmas vacation has been granted by the School Board.
Judge James W. Fortune was forced to return to the city after a trip to Washington township. the planned hunting day was interrupted by bad weather as the open season neared its close.
Thomas Maniace, an Italian, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two to twenty-one years. He came from Huntington County to serve his term at the Indiana Reformatory after killing a relative while employed at the Evie railroad yards in that city.
Funeral services for Mrs Walter Fry who died at her home near Watson were conducted this afternoon by Rev R O Lahue pastor of the Utica circuit of the Methodist church.
The former employee Marable sues Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railroad alleging unpaid extra services and forced to serve as brakeman. He joined March 5 1908 as a porter on the Louisville Kentucky to Indianapolis line with a salary of 544 45 and cannot access company books to fix exact due pay but estimates losses from March 12 1908 onward.
Farmer Woods filed for divorce from Mary Woods in Clark Circuit Court on a Friday morning. The couple married in October in P40e and separated December 11, with the complaint alleging continued quarrels and misery.
James Tranan ceatpet Julia Tanan cross complaint alleges they married in 1908 and separated in 1915. She accuses cruel treatment including curses, striking, drawing a revolver and threatening to shoot. She seeks restraining order and temporary alimony of $1.50 per day. Judge Fortune set December hearing.
Warve Taylor faced petit larceny charges after allegedly stealing pipe connections from Joseph Goodman. He pleaded not guilty through attorney L A Douglass and posted a $2390 bond. A civil case by James Collet against the railroad company saw a three paragraph reply to the amended complaint. Annie O Neil appeared for Cyrus Hedges in a city injury suit over a fall at a water box. James Bryson’s divorce suit against Bessie Bryson was dismissed at plaintiff’s costs.
John Hornung former Cashier of the Dresden National Bank Dresden Ohio pleaded guilty in United States District Court Wednesday to misappropriating funds. Judge John F E sentenced him to 12 years in the Federal Prison at Allegheny Atoundsville West Virginia. Hornung 61 years old was attended by his wife at sentencing. The total misappropriated amount is estimated at more than $69,000.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stratton travel to St Louis to see their son Dale over Christmas. The Morton Memorial Sunday School urges Primary and Beginners to attend a 9:30 Sunday service. Rev. W. C. Wood of Paragould is to visit Capt. and Mrs. John H. Drosta for Christmas. Mrs. Wood and their daughter have been visiting. Theopil Merkle will go to Evansville for holidays. Ada Trent will stay with aunt Mrs. Sarah Williams. The High School Literary Club presented a program today before Christmas holidays. Misses Elizabeth and Agnes Azulant, studying in the east, will return for holidays.
Advertisement promoting membership in a Christmas Savings Club to save for any purpose including doctor and coal bills. Encourages joining Citizens Trust Co for easy payments and savings.
The second annual every member canvass of St Lukie’s German Reformed church will be held Sunday afternoon between 2 30 and 3 o clock. The canvassers meet at 2 o clock at the church to receive materials and begin work. Members are urged to be at home during the canvass so each team can report fully on their district.
Rain this afternoon with clouds and cooler conditions. Temperatures near freezing tonight. Saturday forecasts call for clearing skies, colder highs, and a return to fair weather across Indiana.
A. R. Pfrinder at 206 Spring St offers custom suits with made to order service and guaranteed workmanship.
The St Luke's Brotherhood basketball team opens Saturday night December 15 at the old church building on Pearl and Market streets against the Aeneas Club of Louisville. Games planned every Saturday through the season with ten cent admission and occasional preliminary girls team matchups from the German Reformed Sunday School.
Louis Treece and Charles Priest, facing the same charge, reached a truce before Mayor Ernest W. Rauth after traveling from Bethlehem township. They agree to drop further proceedings and pay about $450 in costs. The dispute, reportedly over a woman, involved five shots from a revolver earlier. Treece faces another Clark Circuit Court indictment for pointing a gun.
Anbounevent expected within days from the governor on parole applications for a number of inmates at the California Veterans Hospital. The action follows recommendations by the State Board of Pardons to permit certain inmates to leave the institution when parole is authorized.
Heavy rain kept crowds away on opening day of the Clark County corn show in Charlestown Pere. A large number of entries were filed despite poor turnout, with continued judging and awards planned for today and tomorrow.
The United States weighs Austria Hungary to comply with disavowal punishment and reparation for the Ancona sinking. Diplomatic severance remains undeclared but possible if Vienna persists. Meanwhile a Belgian relief ship sinks off the English coast as another wartime peril unfolds.
Clark County township trustees prepare annual reports detailing all receipts from sources and disbursements and purposes under law due January 1. The reports outline funds managed and how money was spent across townships.
Township trustee Chas White announced a dedication ceremony for the new McCulloch's Chapel school building costing 12000 dollars. Speakers include S. L. Scott County Superintendent, Prof. Harry Buerk city superintendent New Albany, Rev. W. Hi Wylie pastor Wall Street M E Church and others. The facility serves 150 children and will host the first school session January 3 after a two week Christmas break.
Granville Phipps son of Sheriff Isaac G. Phipps married Edith Mc Connell daughter of Mr and Mrs Randall McConnell in a private ceremony at St Luke's Reformed church. The couple traveled in a hack to Ediths home then to Sheriff Phipps country residence in the McBride neighborhood to begin married life.
The chamber of commerce field day scheduled for today was canceled because of inclement weather. No rescheduled date will be set while the current conditions persist.
A second note would renew original demands and press for compliance without delay. The State Department had no official word that Ambassador Penfield in Vienna received the reply, but Baron Zwiedinek, Austro-Hungarian Embassy Chargé, reportedly received the message and was advised to pursue a course of action. He contacted Secretary Lansing twice today.
An advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and to strengthen digestion and purify the blood. Available at drug stores for one dollar per bottle.
An automobile gas ad announces GASO-TONIC selling gasoline at 3c a gallon with claims of carbon elimination. It promises a dollar an hour profit and notes the company is White Mfg Co Dept 10 Cincinnati, with an issue date of Adv. 11-6.
A free coupon for $5.00 value is offered at Ogden Shoe Co in an advance ad promoting The Million Dollar Look show on a Friday night.
An advertisement urges women to join the Christmas Savings Club at Citizens Trust Company as a way to secure holiday funds. The pitch emphasizes money and savings during the season.
It is believed Germany will strike Saloniki before Entente forces grow strong. Negotiations with the Greek Government are under way to gain Bulgarian participation, though Greece opposes Bulgarian cross border action. Greece might prefer Entente presence to year end. Lord Robert Cecil said the plan aims to keep Central Powers from Saloniki.
Mayor Ernest W. Rauth received a notice from the Indiana Public Service Commission that United Gas & Electric Company of New Albany and Jeffersonville will seek authority to issue 15000 dollars in five percent first mortgage bonds. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 21 at 11 o'clock at the Commission offices in Indianapolis. The mayor is advised to govern himself accordingly.
Mayor Rauth reported the Commission stated in the coal rate case set for December 24 that railroads have suspended the new rate’s effective date until April 15, effectively continuing the rate. It notes dealers are the main potential concerned group.
Eczema spreads readily and itching drives you to distraction. The advertisement recommends Dean's Ointment for fast relief and notes it costs 50 cents at all stores.
A Christmas Savings Club advertisement urges joining to secure money for the holiday season. It emphasizes safety and planning to avoid financial risk and ensure a merry Xmas.
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