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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1915

Page

5

Preacher of the Prairies Isaac Hovey Dies in Depew Okla

The Rev Isaac Hovey a frontier preacher famous for fighting parson image and cow town campaigns died recently at Depew Oklahoma The Kansas City Times notes his early life as a cowboy and his conversion leading to gospel preaching amid cowboy culture. The piece blends reminiscence of rugged revivalism with a separate note on a property move and a fire safety mirror installation.

Isaac Hovey Depew Okla Back Woods Peter Cartwright Hlingis Kentucky Tennessee Pervon Parsons Kansas City Vovey Qaeke St. Paul

Old Schwab Home Being Moved From Loretto Pa

An old mansion long used as Gearies M. Schwab’s summer home at Loretto Pennsylvania is being moved atop monkeying equipment. The move aims to relocate the historic house to a new site.

Old Schwab Pennsylvania Gearies M. Schwab Loretto, Pa

Squirrel Hunt Of 1822 At Dublin Cemetery Memorial

The dedication of Ludwig Sells and wife memorial in Franklin County Ohio recalls the 1822 squirrel hunt described by Rev Byron Long. Reported to end major crop damage, the effort drew farmers from several townships, tallying as many as 18 960 skins amid mass slaughter and hardships.

Ludwig Sells Dublin Franklin County Ohio Byron R. Long Columbus Gazette Columbius Bbpoich Washington Peter Selly Ludwig Seils Ravn Rats Ley

Early Michigan Cooper Ins Story Explains Water System

Historical account details Cooper’s irrigation and water pumping methods, describing a central well connected by surface pipes to multiple outlying wells. It explains siphonic action and vacuum pumping driving water flow, noting observers and local references in the neighborhood.

Weils

Great Danger in Burning Wells and Gas Flare Strategies

A historical report details the hazards of burning gas wells in oil fields, citing the Cimarron river bed incident in Oklahoma. It describes methods attempted to shut flames, including improvised tools and using a steam-powered purge to extinguish the fire after a welding cap sealed the well.

Oklahoma Oil and Gas Cimarron River No. Gil Field Johnny Theve Field Maer Eiecks Bachensaone Tod Stern Phebie Pepnseser Ecu Pslama Ciserran Bnet Leo Dee Hini Fara Ieee

Christmas Appeal Urges Donations for 995 Reliefs

The Associated Charity Society reports 995 cases aided last winter and asks city residents to donate five cents per person or a dollar to fund Christmas Cheer. The appeal, signed by secretary Miss Alia C. Smith, seeks to ease holiday distress and support those less fortunate in the community.

Associated Charity Society Alia C. Smith

Christmas Savings Club Ad and Odd Local Snippet

A fragmented ad urges joining a Christmas Savings Club to secure funds for the holiday season. The text also includes garbled references to a postmaster, Cinotestown, and persons named Shorrey and Jovenh Ww, with unclear dates or roles.

Long Name Bey Explains Why He Was Called General

A garbled passage describes a Northern figure named Bey explaining the reason for being called "Gen." The scene shifts to a street encounter where a black youth shines shoes, and mentions Youth's Companion and a Pere nee person. The text includes stray names and unclear references, with a voice suggesting a public or formal inquiry.

Piers Salou Seana Tesla

Ronde Cross Wheel For Street Cars Invented

A new wheel named Ronde Cross for street cars has been invented. The lightweight design promises improved handling and efficiency, with prototypes beta-tested in urban environments. Further performance data and rollout plans are expected from the inventor and affiliated research group.

Gasoline Price Promise From White M g Co Ad

An old classified style notice advertises GASO-TONIC gasoline at 3 cents per gallon with claimed carbon elimination and a claimed dollar per hour profit. It is issued by White M g Co Department 10 Cincinnati Ohio and dated November 6.

White M’g. Co White Mfg Cincinnati, Co

Lost Ladies Watch and Pin at East Market and Heights

Lost item notice from Star Office offering reward for return of a ladies watch and pin left near 817 El Market and Heights School. Reward posted for finder to contact Star Office.

Ladies Watch and Pin—bet EL. Mkt Hght School Star Office Thay

Gasoline Prices Rise Ad Backs Seil Gaso-Tonic

Advertisement from White Mfg Dept 10 Cincinnati urges quick action on rising automobile gasoline costs. It promotes Seil Gaso-Tonic as a guaranteed solution with a bold claim of equal effectiveness.

Christmas Savings Club ad urges festive funds

A 1916 era advertisement promotes joining a Christmas Savings Club to ensure cash for holiday purchases. It emphasizes that regular saving will provide ready money for Christmas expenses.

Saving Club Membership Appeal

SAVE FOR ANY PURPOSE By becoming a member of the Christmas Saving Club you … text shows an ad promoting joining a savings club. It urges readers to sign up to save money for holiday spending and other needs.

Christmas Savings Club Christmas Savinge ‘Club

Citizens Trust Co Ad Encourages Joining Now

An advertisement promotes joining Citizens Trust Co to help pay medical, coal, interest, and insurance bills, framing it as the easiest way to cover various expenses.

Citizens Trust Co

Bush announces run for lieutenant governor seat

Edgar A Bush of Salem, the previous Republican congressional nominee in this district, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.

Edgar A.bush Salem Congress

Christmas Savings Club Promises Woman’s Money Aid

An appeal urges women to join the Citizens Trust Christmas Savings Club as a reliable way to secure money during the holiday season. The notice emphasizes the club as a practical savings program aimed at women.

Citizens Trust Fo

Suits Made To Order On Window Display

An advertisement notes suits made to order with a display window and guarantees goods and workmanship. The listing references Prinder at 206 Spring Street offering tailored suits and assured quality.

Spring ST

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