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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
8
M A Conroy declined to prosecute the offender while John Smith was fined one dollar and costs for intoxication and committed to jail. For sale a Haines upright piano in perfect condition offered at a low price, call 425 Pearl Street or visit 1672 Adv. WANTED TO BUY ads seek cheap dining room suite or dresser with chairs.
A fragmented page notes items for sale such as pork and beans and mustard among groceries and household goods. It also reports that Clifton F. Clifton received parole recently from Governor Ralston after a conviction in a past case. The article mentions his prior stance as a minister and references a court proceeding.
A fragmented note notes a trial and county agents discussing coal pricing and a sarcastic reference to healing. The garbled text mentions Bradley, Adv. 12-25, and a local discussion about coal hills and price reductions.
Funeral services for the late George Kuntz were conducted at his Speimege Street home this afternoon and at St Luke's German Reformed Church. Active pallbearers included August Happel Charles Boanifer George Nunz John Schulz James EF Burke and Anthony RK. The honorary pallbearers were William Thass Albert Sith August Cordeway. Louisville Mayor Fenest W Rauth Michael J Kehoe and Lewis Girdler attended. St Luke's choir performed selections and interment followed at the Eastern Cemetery. Lodges Tell Lodge of Odd Fellows Kwis ind Tribe of Red Men Jeffersonville Aerie of Eagles held ritual at the grave.
The ad urges shoppers to visit Lindleys Hardware Store on Thursday Friday and Saturday to see Miss Warner demonstrate Saluco aluminum ware. It notes a practical Christmas gift and includes an Adv. 14-14-6 reference.
Services will be held at the infirmary for Jewish inmates and will be conducted by Rabbi Pariseh. He will lead prayers in the chapel for twenty minutes at the usual time, observed by the staff and inmates of Lotiaville facility.
Homer Ogden, 201 North Street, Daysburg, an employee of the Big Four railroad, was struck in the eye by a bolt while repairing a car in the yards. The eyelid and cheek were cut and confusion set in, but a glass eye spared the other eye from injury. Dy O. P. Graham treated the wounds and noted that a blow to his good eye would have ruined sight.
A brief ad promotes a Singer sewing machine as a Christmas gift option. It lists a price of 60 and provides a contact phone and the store address at 419 Spring Street.
F W Koegel of 402 Woerner Street Jeffersonville reports kidney complaint fatigue and dizziness. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief after using them, noting better kidney function and reduced symptoms. Price 50c at dealers with Doan's Kidney Pills advertised by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
With each purchase customers receive a Christmas Savings Bank at BEN DOOLITTLE'S DRUG STORE. Ad offers a seasonal savings incentive and promotes in-store promotions.
County Treasurer John R. Scott says the J N Cassidy Jr. Company of Council Bluffs must deliver a certified check for ten percent of 9000 to bind their bid for four and one half percent gravel road bonds. If not provided the bond issue may go to Indianapolis instead of Council Bluffs.
Itica township reports that a firm outside the Maze had a $400 premium bid accepted by Mr Scott contingent on a certified check. If no word is received today, the next highest bidder in Indianapolis will be contacted.
The County Treasurer will send notices to delinquent taxpayers on January 1 warning that unless the owed taxes are paid by February 10 the property will be sold for taxes.
The Citizens Trust Co promotes a Christmas Savings Fund urging readers to join early and insure a merry season by contributing a generous sum through the fund before the holidays.
The ferry boat Baton Rouge built at the Howard Shipyards is completed and prepared for delivery to the owners, with departure expected soon.
A Citizens Trust Company Savings Fund notice urges members to enroll promptly for a holiday savings program offering money for the season. The brief ad emphasizes immediate action before enrollment closes.
The Borden State Bank has erected a new building and is now established in its updated home. A new public school building was completed recently at a cost of 3000 dollars, reflecting growth in the incorporated western Clark county town.
The E Z Club held a dance at Elks Hall on Saturday evening. Miss Wate Taylor plans to visit Mobile with her brothers for holidays. Dr W F Work and wife return home from Charlestown after visiting Mrs Clarence Bennett. Mrs Joseph Snyder improves from La Grippe. Afternoon Book Club to entertain husbands with Mrs Dawes on New Year’s Eve. George Holzben hosts Welborne of New York. Alma Holzboe visiting Colorado Springs stays another month. Mrs Peter Elwanger to host E Z Embroidery Club at 514 FE Chestnut Louisville. Gibbs Harmony Orchestra to play a dance Friday at the K of P Armory.
Miss Iva Coats and Andrew J. Chapman, both of this city, were married Saturday at St Luke's German Reformed Church with Rev F E Lahr officiating. They plan a brief wedding trip to Underwood and will reside at 528 Broadway. Chapman works as a wood machinist for American Car and Foundry. his father Stacy Chapman was a foreman there. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Coats. Ad for sale a new open grate gas stove, phone 1072.
An advertisement urges readers to join the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Fund to ease holiday expenses. It touts a coal sale pitch with Koaline offering half price coal and a $1 trial, claiming county agents profit from the scheme and prompting readers to consider their county involvement.
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