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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
1
A payroll note outlines a distribution of about 700 dollars among employees in the city. The plan mentions telephone operators or related staff and references a ceremony or event related to the payout. The fragmented text indicates a formal payment to multiple workers and hints at organizational oversight.
A garbled ad-like notice urges immediate enrollment in a savings plan tied to a trust. It promises holiday money and urges action before deadlines. The fragment lacks concrete names, dates, or organizations.
The notice reports the death at home of Edward Warman, aged about four, with his parents living on Eucast Street. It mentions the three week illness, the father Power and other relatives, and names Glen and the Warman family. The paper notes funeral arrangements and honors by siblings and cousins.
Fragmentary OCR text references Bethlehem and claims, with scattered names and numbers. Core meaning and participants are unreadable. no coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable fragments.
Knights of Pythias members gathered at Castle Hall for a discussion on propositions to use the armory for athletic purposes and benefits to the order. Speakers from the Spaulding Company of Louisville urged support while officers outlined planned steps and upcoming arrangements for meetings and games at First Presbyterian and St Andrew churches.
An evening at Myrtle Lodge KK includes a roll call of members and visitors, letters of greetings from across the country are read, and a Christmas offering of 4.00 is collected for the Lodge altar. Notable attendees include B Logan of Indianapolis and several named brothers from various states.
Gov Charles L Jewett of New Albany drafts two bills to limit city liability for injuries from defective sidewalks. The bills shift burden of proof to plaintiffs and require notice within ten days, potentially shielding all Indiana cities from many pavement damage suits including Jeffersonville’s Oliver McHenry case.
An appeal invites readers to join the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Fund to ease holiday expenses. The notice urges immediate action to enroll and begin saving.
Township Trustees filed certificates with County Auditor George W. Stoner naming road supervisors elected last Saturday in Charlestown and other townships. Districts list several individuals by name including C. H. Miles J. A. Ross T. M. Pratt Fred Schubnel Samuel Stone George Zimmerman George Hass John H. Crouse Sidney Hedges Mathias Heller Dexter Lewis Eugene Hilton Wm. V. Bowyer.
Police Court in Kanock Thompson fined $1 and costs after his arrest at his wife's instance for intoxication. Samuel Ellison, described as an old offender, received a $5 fine and costs for the same offense.
The Citizens Trust Company begins its Sixth annual Christmas Savings Fund on Monday December 18. Enrollment is expected to be the largest to date with wide community participation and promotional activity.
A collection of names appears with city and state affiliations including C. H. Cunningham Seattle Washington Seth Howell Salem Indiana A N Farrabee New Albany JT H Perry St. Louis Missouri H. E. Wilson Wichita Kansas G Dustin Paducah Kentucky.
The Christmas Savings Fund at Citizens Trust Company rapidly fills as groups remain open for enrollment. Early filings exceed last year with promises of larger 1917 membership and higher interest, aiming to ease holiday spending and prevent debt into the New Year. Members receive a check equal to contributions plus 3 percent interest on average, inviting both young and old to join the fund.
Advertisement for joining the Christmas Savings Fund at Citizens Trust Company claims you will have money available when needed during the holidays. It promotes membership as a source of holiday funds.
A force from the City Street Cleaning Department was mobilized this morning to clean off various street corners in the central part of the city.
Local retailer Ogden Shoe Co promotes a Christmas morning turkey giveaway with every purchase of items such as stockings shirts mufflers and neckties. Customers receive a chance token with purchases.
Jeffersonville housewife Mrs. H A Huckleberry credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing backaches headaches and dizziness from kidney trouble after using Pfaff's Drug Store supply. The ad promotes the 50 cent remedy as the kidneys targeted treatment from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Join the happy family of Christmas savers at Citizens Trust. Get a Singer Sewing Machine for Christmas and holiday money when you need it. Phone 1206y. Singer Sewing Machine Co. Adv. 419 Spring St. Adv.
John F Fry eighty years old and a Jeffersonville resident since 15 years died suddenly at his home 313 Meigs Avenue. He was a pioneer Clark County family member and a longtime Methodist in Utica township and Jeffersonville with four surviving children and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at New Chapel Methodist Episcopal church Utica township with interment in the local cemetery.
A Christmas play titled The Heart of the Bells will be presented by the Sunday School at St Pauls Episcopal Church on Friday night December 29 at 8 PM. The four act drama with music features special scenery and a legend. Cast of characters to be announced later.
Township trustee asks residents to donate a dollar to Miss Alia Smith for the Associated Charities city drive. Only 250 postals were sent and gifts of four to five dollars are common but small donations add up. residents are invited to phone Mr White for fund details and then arrange pickup of their dollar for aid to families in need.
Bradley Beach N J advertises Koaline coal with a $1 trial offer claiming substantial savings. County agents report large profits and urge counties to consider adoption for cheaper fuel.
Tonight at the Dream Theater audiences will see Billie Burke in Gloria's Romance, a serial picture in three parts. Also screened is The Forgotten Prayer, a Mutual release, and Charlie Chaplin in The Pawnshop.
A five stock men roundup at the Louisville Cement Company farm in Sneed Clark County drew many farmers and cattle raisers. Although inclement weather dampened attendance, participants called the meeting the best yet held in Clark County. County Agricultural Agent Hugh A Stevens arranged the event.
Local listing promotes a fried oyster with each drink at the Bohemia Cafe. The brief item notes the promotion but offers no further details on dates prices or duration.
Rain turning to snow tonight with an icy ender. minimums between 10 and 20. Thursday colder with wintry conditions expected.
Advertisement recruiting agents with high weekly cash pay and port expense coverage. No experience required. Free outfit provided. Contact Hawks Nurgery Co in Wauwa tose.
The petit jury reported in the Clary court on Julius Spriesterca rd Louis Spriesterbach v Thomas F. O’Neil road contractor. A motion to reinstate the case for failure to pay costs was filed. Also Edward C. Bennett vs Louisville Southern Indiana Tris livia Company for 25000 dollars in a personal injury suit. Bond actions include Wolfsson Mefzeer with sureties for selling liquor at Henryville and John Morris with Warder and Tener as sureties.
Citizens Trust Co urges early enrollment in its Christmas Savings Fund. The notice highlights generous contributions and encourages prompt joining to ensure holiday spending comfort.
Mrs Steiner filed a replevin suit in the circuit court seeking return of a large set of household articles and women's apparel valued at 3156 00 along with damages of 1006 for unlawful detention. The action follows a petition filed last Saturday in which she was found sane by Judge Fortune after hearing evidence.
For rent a four room cottage with gas lighting and fuel, niso water, convenient Ohio avenue area. Apply at 222 Ohio. Big bargain upright piano for sale in perfect condition at 135 Pearl street or call 1072. Ambitious men to earn 235 per week with sales training at Power Lubricating Co. Detroit. Adv. Why, 12-21-16.
A Washington dispatch reports President Wilson renominates Lawson Lamaster as postmaster at Sellersburg. Lamaster, a former school teacher and son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Lamaster, previously held the office under civil service. the post advances to third class and requires presidential nomination.
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