Plans for the big public Christmas Tree in Warder Park
The Tri Kappa group plans a public Christmas tree in Warder Park near the Carnegie Library. A 36 light display will illuminate the tree on a newly set platform. Santa Claus will give gifts Christmas Eve from 5 to 6 if weather allows, otherwise at the old Post Office on Spring Street. Donations may be left at Anna Nahstoll's home, T J Lindley’s, or Star Office.
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Warder Park
Tri Kappa
Jeffersonville
Carnegie Library
United Gas & Electric Company
Santa Claus
Pos
Spring Street
Anna Nahstoll
Wall Street
T. J. Lindley’s
Spring & Maple
Star Office
W. Maple St
Queen of the Hoboes Captured in Hustling Hobo Camps
A wandering woman, described as a dainty slim figure with dyed hair and a slouch hat, is pursued by Santa Barbara Ventura and San Luis Obispo officers. Sighted at Rincon, she fled during a raid, with camps along the Ventura River reporting her presence and travelers guessing she is a Chicago writer seeking sensational material.
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Santa Barbara
New York Sun
Ventura
San Los Obispo
Rincon
Ventura River
Fernando
Honery
el Paso
Chicago
Nutall acquitted in Lookout Mountain murder case
After eight months of investigation the state’s circumstantial case collapsed and Judge Gavin W. Craig ordered acquittal for Frank J. Nutall. The court directed a verdict of not guilty as to murder of Mrs Helen McCombs, a 60 year old Arkansas widow killed on April 24. Nutall reunites with his mother and wife and plans to contest the will with relatives.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frank J. Nutall
Lookout Mountain
Helen McCombs
Arkansas
Gavin W. Craig Thurseday
Nutall
Craig
Woman Dies in Car Plunge as Brakes Fault Claim Arises
A woman died when her car, with Nutall aboard, plunged down a steep incline after she attempted to drive it to a buyer. Nutall, injured, claimed brake failure. Testimony from race drivers Louis Nikrent and his brother supported brake defect claims.
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Nutall
Nutal
Louis Nikrent
Trustee to Relocate Office in Voigt Building
Charles W. White announces he will become township trustee January 1 and move the office from the Best Building to the Voigt building at Spring and Maple streets.
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Charles W. White
Voigt
Spring and
Maple Streets
Turkeys Given Away Tonight at Dream Theater
A brief ad announces free turkeys available tonight at the Dream Theater. Readers are invited to claim one on a first come, first served basis with no stated prerequisites or limits.
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Dream Theater
Ady
What People Go to the Theater For
English actor Cyril Maude explains that popular theatre should entertain and amuse the audience from curtain to curtain. He argues against sensational shocks and grotesque twists, saying the masses seek steady, engaging entertainment rather than single sensational thrills.
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Woman's Home Companion
Cyril Maude
Chase ends in arrest for bad checks in this city
After a Friday noon chase through streets west of Spring Ed ward J. Reed 21 of Chicago was arrested on a charge of possessing three fraudulent checks totaling 166.50. A bankbook showed funds in Chicago and more than 30 on his person. Reed allegedly sent a boy with a note and checks to cash them for Willacy J. Schwaninger at the First National Bank. officials told the boy to return them. Reed was captured near Seventh and Ohio after a pursuit led by Capt. Wal.
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Spring
Edward J. Reed
Reed
Chicago
Spring Street
First National Bank
Willacy J. Schwaninger
Chestnut Street
War Reed
Archie Kehoe
Seventh and
Ohio Avenue
Jack Kehoe
Wal
Louisville National Banking Company
William Williamson
Dr. J. O'Donnell
Sinois Trust & Savings Bank
Herman Schultz
M. Freeman
First National Bank of Louisville
James J. Miller
Hebert M. Swanson
Pareel
Schwaninger
Citizens Trust Fourth Annual Christmas Savinge Club Opens
The Citizens Trust Company will start its Fourth Annual Christmas Savings Club on Monday December 21. Officials expect a larger membership than last year with growing community interest.
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Citizens Trust Company
Convicted Pair Sentenced in Indiana Courts
Alec Cameron, from Vigo County, jailed at the Indiana Reformatory to serve one to eight years for receiving stolen goods. William Rocks, from New Albany, convicted in Floyd County Court of obtaining money under false pretenses, to serve one to eight years.
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Alec Cameron
Vigs County
Indiana Reformatory
Wm. Rocks
New Albany
Floyd
Sealed verdict read in Clark Circuit Court case for malicious prosecution
The Clark Circuit Court completed the present term with a sealed verdict opened by Judge George B. Mellia yre in the case James Harrs against Henry Treloar awarding $65,000 to Harrs for malicious prosecution. Other actions included reinstatement of a bank foreclosure suit, cost entries, and continuances in several dockets.
Spirit of Christmas and Saving Life by Losing It at Wall Street M E Church
Morning sermon theme is The Spirit of Christmas by the pastor. Evening topic Saving Life by Losing It. Epworth League at 6 39. Sunday school at 9 15 accepts provisions for the poor. Primary department children urged to bring toys. Mrs Wilkinson class will distribute donations next week. Christmas program set for December 27 with music and stereo slides of Jesus infancy.
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Epworth League
S. G. Wilkinson
Cdivch
Jesus
Advent and Christmas Services at St Luke's Reformed Church
The church calls for hopeful attendance as quetide nears. Divine services tomorrow include Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. a German sermon Advent at 11:30 a.m. and an evening Christmas Message at 7:30 p.m. Members are invited to worship.
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Wus
Advent Christian Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday School begins at 9 30 am with a 10 30 am sermon titled Pavel's Message to the Corinthians Church. Evening service follows at 7 39 pm with Scenes from the Unknown World as the subject.
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Pavel
Corinthians Church
First Baptist Church Sermons Focus on David and Christ
The morning sermon discusses the theme David and Christ. In the evening at 7 30 the pastor will present The Glorious Gospel of Christ. Sunday services are at 9 30 and 11 o clock.
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David
Christ
Indiana Ends Hunting Season After Tonight
The state closes hunting for the season with no activity recently noted and no hunting allowed again until April due to the lapse in interest during the open season.
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Indiana
Postmaster Extends Hours for Christmas Parcel Mail
Postmaster James E Burke announces daily post office window will stay open until 8 pm starting Monday and continue as needed through Christmas to assist patrons sending parcels.
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James E. Burke
Burdock Blood Bitters For Sale By All Druggists
To feel strong have good appetite and digestion sleep soundly and enjoy life use Burdock Blood Bitters the family remedy. Price one dollar. For Sale By All Druggists.
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All Druggiste
Prolific Local Claims and Court Movements
Henry M. Frank files a 12.85 claim in Circuit Clerk Ballard against Flemming V. Holoway's estate, Bethlehem township, for merchandise. Rev. James W. Trowbridge files a 10 claim for funeral services against George Beyl's estate. Edward Reed, a suspected check forger, arraigned before Judge James W. Fortune, pleads not guilty, bond set at 1000, remanded. State of Indiana moves to oust Justice James H Weir in Silver Creek. George C. Kopp and Joseph H. Warder seek quash service. case slated for February term. George H. Voigt appears for defendant in the damages suit.
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Ballard
Henry M. Frank
Flemming V. Holoway
Bethlehem Township
James W. Trowbridge
George Beyl
Edward Reed
James W. Fortune
Capt. Wall
Indiana
Warren B. Alison
Fourth Judicial Circuit
James H Weir
Silver Creek Township
George C. Kopp
Joseph H. Warder
Clark
George H. Voigt
Sunday School and Services Schedule
Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 34 a m Morning Subject Peace Among Men In Whom He Is Well Based Evening Now May We Know Christ Christian Endeavor Meeting 630 p m.
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Christ
Christian Endeavor
Christmas Savings Club Ad Promises Tiny Weekly Payments
A Citizens Trust advertises a Christmas Savings Club offering small weekly payments to provide money for Christmas. The copy emphasizes ease and affordability with a few cents a week.
Turkeys Free Tonight at the Dream Theater
Turkeys are advertised to be available tonight at the Dream Theater with a call to come and take one. The notice emphasizes urgency and location for readers seeking poultry.
Voucher Forwarded for Condemned Property at Reformatory
Superintendent David C. Peyton of the Ingana Reformatory forwarded a voucher to Dale J. Critterberger auditor of state for 7 773 for payment to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for ground for an addition to the reformatory secured through condemnation proceedings in the Clark Circuit Court.
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David C. Peyton
Ing’ana Reformatory
Dale J. Critte
Berger
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Clark Circuit
Clark County boards appoint new members and changes
Judge James W Fortune announces appointment of Clark County Board of Charities and Correction and Clark County Board of Children's Guardians. New members include Rev A Q Bailey Alia C Smith C M Marble Henry Morgan Macy E Sweeney James H Walker and others with terms from one to three years. Changes replace several prior members and note deaths and successes.
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James W. Fortune
Clark Circuit Court
Clark County Board of Charities and Correction
Clark County Board of Children’s Guardians
Board of Charities
A. Q Bailey
Alia C. Smith
C. M Marble
Henry Morgan
Henryville
Macy E. Sweeney
James H. Walker
Clark County Board Ch
Albert L. Anderson
Rhoda Lutz
Charlestown
J M. Vawter
Charles &. Fox
Emma K. Pfau
A. A Voit
Edward C. Hughes
Christmas Savings Club Invitation From Citizens Trust
The Citizens Trust Company invites readers to join its Christmas Savings Club as a member. The notice emphasizes easy enrollment and participation in the savings spirit for the holiday season.
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Citizens Trust Company
Christmas Savings Club
Petition seeks loan for minor with guardian aware funds
A petition filed by Alphonis Yarris on behalf of his ten year old son SNeether requests authorization to borrow money since the child is out of work. Thomas H. Stradley is named guardian and, per the petition, holds funds in the child's name.
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Alphonis Yarris
Sneether
Thomas H. Stradley
Two Men Given Suspended Sentences in Rushville Case
Implicated in a burglary two years ago, Guy Fitzsimmons of Rushville and Wesley Anthon of Carmel admitted the fact and were sentenced at Rushville to the Indiana Reformatory. The sentence was suspended during good behavior.
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Guy Fitzs
Rushville
Wesley Anthon
Armel
Indiana
Real Estate Deed Transfers in Charlestown
Deed filed in County Recorder AV hands shows M I van Better of Indianapolis conveying to Clara E Howard portions of all 109 and 110 in Charlestown for a consideration of $1,000.
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M.I van Better
Indianapolis
Clara E. Howard
Charlestown
Citizens Trust Christmas Savings Club Forming
Early joining offers full benefits of membership in the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club now forming. Hurry to secure the special Class you want.
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Citizens Trust Company
Christmas Savings Club
Robbery suspect caught in Bowing Green
In Bowing Green Ohio December 19 officials hold Dave Gorman alias Powers Sankey 28 under indictment for a bank robbery on November 19 1912. The theft totaled about four thousand four hundred with an escape by auto bandits. Co-defendants include William Behrensen 32 Cleveland who got twelve years and William Brown Toledo acquitted. three others received eleven to eleven and a half years for complicity.
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Bowing Green
Obhio
Chase
Fr. Wayne
Ind
Dave Gorman
Alias Powers
John Sankey
William Behrensen
Cleveland
William Brown
Toledo
Sloan
Dean's Regulats Laxative Ad in Local Sale
A small vintage ad promotes a mild laxative Dean's Regulats for easy bowel action. It notes 25 cents and lists Beau Doolittle as the seller in a local sale notice.
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Dean
Beau Doolittle
Germans Triumph but Slavs Challenge Kaiser's Claims
Vienna reports that Austro Hungarian forces say Russians are beaten and pursued along a 400 kilometer front from Krosno to the Vistula. Soviet and German dispatches claim limited fighting in parts of Poland while Przemys fortress holdings continue. Russian defense centers report lull on the Vistula and pauses as fronts shift and prisoners are taken.
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Vienna
Krosno
Galicia
Zzura
Poland
Vistula
Carpathians
Zan- Lezyn
Donajec Rive
Piotrkow
Przedborz
Przemys
Petrograd
Bzura River
Russian Poland
Sanck
Lsi
Defeat Talk Is Exaggerated Says Cited Critic
A critic rejects claims of a destructive Russian defeat as senseless and misleading. He argues the Russian army, though suffering losses in four weeks, can fill gaps with recruits and will not be destroyed across a few hundred kilometers.
Christmas Savings Club Enrollment Prompt
A local notice invites readers to join the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club with ongoing enrollment until all classes fill. It urges members to sign up at any time during the campaign period.
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Ciizens Trust Company
Christmas Savings Cub
Vagrant Roy Hogue Released From County Jail
Roy Hogue jailed for vagrancy but allowed to leave immediately on promise to depart. He could not account for himself when fined yesterday. The opinion was that confinement only feeds vagrants for a week or more.
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Roy Hogue
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