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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
1
The report details government depot grounds work and the hiring surge for new facilities. It lists needed supplies including weather gear, racks, tools, and various military and industrial items with quantities and costs.
Fragmentary ad offers a pour room cottage with gas lighting and fuel and potable water near 32 Ohio Avenue. Contact 333 Olio for details and viewing.
An old newspaper ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills and other remedies at cost, urging aid for sick people and suggesting doctors’ bills are hard to pay. It also advertises a sales training program and a Christmas Savings Bank offer with purchases at Rend Little’s Drug Store.
Washington dispatch reports Governor-elect Goodrich spearheading a model state highway law via the Department of Agriculture. The measure centers on a state highway commission and engineer, enabling county and township officials to provide maps, locations, and material data to support federal road funds distribution. Representative Luke Duffey backs the bill's passage in Indianapolis.
Irene J. McCarty, 14, was adopted in the Circuit Court by George and Margaret Adolph. Judge James W. Fortune granted the petition and the child’s name was changed to Trene Adolph. Other docket items include pleas and motions in cases involving road materials, damages, and guardianships, with a list of next week’s docket.
Follow the crowd to the Citizens Trust Company for Christmas Savers and holiday money when you need it most.
The Indiana Optometrical Society votes to support the Indiana State Board of Optometry in its fight against unlicensed spectacle vendors. At its annual meeting in Indianapolis January 8 and 9, optometrists statewide back action after reports of injuries from ill fitting glasses and widespread swindling by unqualified sellers.
The Indiana State Gutoametrical Secriety notes Kentucky optometrists urge laws requiring licenses for itinerants. Some towns set daily license fees as high as 5000 dollars. Ordinances also address clauses from mail order houses lacking state licenses.
Robert Gleason, once sent from Montgomery counts to the Indiana Reformatory, was ordered to a term of one to three years for wife desertion. He arrived March 2, 1915, at Tawrenceburg and was returned by Ora VM. Slater, a State agent, with release noted in June.
Local retailer invites shoppers to purchase footwear and accessories for a chance to win a turkey to be given away on Christmas morning. Promotion highlights include shoes socks neckties shirts mittens scarves suspenders collars gloves and underwear. Shop now for holiday savings and entry opportunities.
Johnathan Parks, 77, died at his home at Eleventh and Penn streets after a long illness. He had been bedfast for weeks and the death was anticipated. The family moved from Scott County to Jeffersonville previously. He was born November 26, 1839, in Lexington, to parents James and Lydia Parks.
Indiana tuberculosis circles report 7066 Red Cross Seals sold in the state with a goal of 4 500 000 for this year. State agents predict a total sale of 6 400 000 or more and communities rally behind the pennant for our town slogan to boost per capita sales. National estimates project a dramatic rise in total World War I era fundraising across the country.
Clark County townships elected road supervisors except Jeffersonville where Trustee Charles W. White said the office ceased to exist due to roads under ten miles. He will serve ex officio, saving the salary of 140 dollars annually, while other Clark county townships elected supervisors.
Jeffersonville women are invited to a cooking demonstration at Lindley’s Hardware Store focusing on aluminum ware. The event is slated for Thursday Friday and Saturday January 13 14 15 with demonstrations and product showcases.
The Sixth Annual Christmas Savings Fund opened at Citizens Trust Company with a strong sign-up, offering seven groups and a cooperative plan. Officials expect about 3500 members and potential distributions exceeding 800 for the 41917 Fund, highlighting benefits to members and local merchants.
A stock fair sponsored by Hugh A. Stevens, county agricultural agent, will showcase sheep cattle horses mules and hogs at the Louisville Cement Company experimental stock farm in Speed. Purdue University extension records include calf rearing baby beef and mule experiments with complete cost and weight data. Prominent industry figures will attend.
An advertisement urges immediate sign ups for a Christmas Savings membership to secure a merry Christmas in 197 by the Easy Road to Money Matters. It promotes swift action and financial payoff.
The note urges immediate action to support a humane cause in the national fight against tuberculosis. It asks readers to buy seats or supply now, promises low expense and great personal pleasure, and notes Jeffersonville may receive only praise. It questions if readers have fulfilled their duty.
Citizens Trust Company promotes the Christmas Savings Fund offering members timely holiday funds availability through a savings plan. Ad copy urges enrollment to ensure money when needed during the holidays.
Snow is followed by clearing skies and a colder trend. The forecast calls for a minimum of 15 to 20 degrees Tuesday after a fair day, with continued cold conditions expected.
Eidkvard Weber treasurer of Gain Commandery No. 45 United Order Golden Cross received a check paying the death claim of Mrs. E B Youmans on the life of her husband the Rev E R B Youmans a former member of the order recently deceased.
A Singer sewing machine priced at three dollars is advertised as safe for children and suitable as a Christmas gift for a daughter. The ad promotes the model 20 and notes display windows at Singer Sewing Machine Co. on 419 Spring Street and Swartz Dry Goods Co. Phone 12ffv.
The Dream Theater screens a five part feature titled The Test with an A V O reel comedy for a seven reel program. Show runs tonight with additional entertainment as advertised.
A deed was filed in the County Recorder office transferring lot 219 first addition to the suburb of Brighton from Harry N Reynolds and Ada Reynolds to Andrew Warren for a consideration of 100 dollars.
Eugene Miller and Ozena Baggerly of Borden were married by the Rev Frank E Andrews. Miller is the son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Miller.
Under conviction in Marion county William Gash charged with criminal assault faces two to twenty one years Leroy Stelting jailed on second degree burglary sentenced to two to fourteen years and William Bell held for highway robbery sentenced to five to fourteen years they arrived at the Indiana Reformatory Saturday Vigo county report.
The Merchants' Restaurant will serve a turkey dinner Christmas day from 11 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. Call 178 R to place orders and learn what will be served. Full meals priced at five cents ad.
A promotional slip invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co in Chicago for a serial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for digestion and cleansing, signed Ben Doolittle.
Help wanted advertisement seeking a cook for the Orphans Home located at 832 Meigs Avenue. Apply in person at the home. Av. Tf.
A large manufacturing concern offers steady work paying 200 to 800 dollars monthly for live salesmen. Preference given to a candidate with an avinor team. Apply to Fairbox Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio. Adv 14-4.
Mrs Lydia J Graff widow of Felix Graff died at her home 215 Watt Street this morning at 530 oclock after a long illness She was 83 years old Survived by five children George W Graff Ja C Graff Miss Ella Graff and Mrs William Griffin Funeral Tuesday with interment in Eastern Cemetery Louisville The family had long resided in Jeffersonville and were widely known
John Cato Warner sixty years old a traveling salesman for a New York house died at his home 604 Brown Avenue Howard Park after four months illness from Bright's disease. He is survived by wife Olean B Warner and children Charter Giffin Mrs Edward Cronk Claytor R Warner Mrs J H Woodruff Walker Warner Marie and Anna Warner. Funeral from 604 Brown Avenue Tuesday at 2 am Rev Arthur W Books officiating Walnut Ridge Cemetery interment follows.
The Citizens Trust Company announces the Sixth Annual Christmas Saving Fund opening on Monday December 18 with heavy enrollment expected, signaling the strongest year yet for the program and community support.
The second snowfall of the winter arrived in the early morning hours after a clear starry night. Weather Bureau had predicted increasing clouds and snow, and observers woke to a new white covering darker than its fall.
A notice seeks a woman to do general cooking and another to do washing for the Orphans Home located on Meigs Avenue. Immediate appointment requested at once.
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