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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1915

Page

8

Notable Property Deeds In Charlestown Township

Stephen Cartwright owner of fee simple executed a deed in favor of Ester Neveroski for land in Charlestown Township. Sophia Stone widow and others signed a deed of gift for one dollar to Joseph Shirley in Seacres survey, witnessed by the grant.

Seiesay Stephen Cartwright Ester SS Neveroski Laporte Charlestown Sophia Stone Milton W Stoner Mit Josep dV Shirley Seacres Wigoas

Charles Lawson Sentenced For Slayings At Delphi

Charles F Lawson convict Joseph Combs was given a sentence of two to twenty-one years in the Indiana Reformatory at Frankfort after a Saturday trial for murder Slain John August mention a night watchman at Delphi on the morning of May 16 1915. Lawson will be moved to the Reformatory today by Sheriff John Miller and begin his term.

Indiana Reformatory Charles F. Lawcon Toridge Joseph Combs Frankfort Man- Slauchter Lawson Reformatory John Miller John August Delphi

Miss Whiteside Hosts Card Party for Ladies Guests

Miss Katherine Whiteside will host a card party on December 29 afternoon in honor of Miss Katherine Page Whiteside of Louisville and guest Miss Florence Kellman of Brooklyn. Miss Agnes Zulauf plans a December 30 breakfast for the same honorees. Glen Burtt, a High School student on the Charlestown pike, has returned from Martinsville Indiana after rheumatism treatment. Mr and Mrs Otho H Wathen of Utica pike returned after ten days in New York. George Coll leaves for San Antonio Texas following the death of Maurice Coll. Miss Laverne Spellman visits Scottsburg and Austin over Christmas. John Kertin Jr and family, formerly of this city and now a Brennan Texas resident, may relocate here.

Katherine Whiteside Katherine Page Whiteside Louisville Florence Kellman Brooklyn Agnes Zulauf Whiteside and Kellman Glen Burtt Charlestown Pike Martinsville Ind Otho H. Wathen Utica George Coll San Antonio Tex Maurice Coll Laverne Spellman Scottsburg Austin Christ John Kertin, Jr Brennan Texas

Dr Sallie C Jacksons seventy fourth birthday observed

Many guests called at her West Chestnut Street home last night from two to seven o'clock to honor Dr Sallie C Jackson on her seventy fourth birthday. Rev William H Wylie Rev H C Pinnick Joseph H Warder and Herman Rave spoke during an informal reception. Gifts included a silk scarf from Mrs Frank Woerner and numerous bouquets.

Sallie C. Jackson West Chestnut Street William H. Wylie Wall Street M. BE H. C. Pinnick Park Church Joseph H. Warder Herman Rave

Default in suit to sell real estate against Carter heirs

In the petition to sell real estate, Joseph L. Carter as administrator of Benjamin Carter's estate sues Albert Carter and others. All defendants defaulted in the Circuit Court and a finding for the plaintiff was entered.

Joseph L. Carter Benjamin Carter Albert Carter

Port Fulton Treasurership Transfer Pending Audit

Before AL len Jacobs retires as town treasurer, the Finance Committee will inspect the books. Jefferson D. Gayne, elected in November, will take office on January 1.

Allen Jacobs Port Fulton Finance Committee Jefferson D. Gayne

The Saintly Hero Formula Wears Thin in Public Taste

The discussion notes the public’s appetite for a hero who cleans up and performs moral turns for the audience. It observes the enduring appeal of a virtuous villain tweaked to look good and a final act moral shift, yet remarks the device is growing tiresome to the American public.

Second Debate Tonight At Castle Hall On Preparedness

The Hope Lodge Knights of Pythias hosts the second debate at Castle Hall at 8 o'clock with Rev. J. M. Vawter and Rev. W. H. Wylie as speakers. The public is invited to attend this discussion on the government preparedness plan.

Hope Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall J. M. Vawter W. H. Wylie

Broadway Stars Lose Theatrical Formula Says Eaton

Walter Prichard Eaton argues in January American Magazine that the modern Broadway ideal lacks lasting success. He critiques the up to date hero who uses slang and a wavering ethics to amass wealth, calling the formula outdated.

Walter Prichard Eaton

Paroled Prisoner John Hickman to Spend Christmas at Hopkinsville

John Hickman, pardoned by Governor Samuel M. Ralston, released from Reformatory for larceny in 1960 and recommitted for entering a house to commit a felony in Delaware county, will be allowed to return home to Hopkinsville to spend Christmas with relatives.

Samuel M. Ralston John Hickman Reformatory Delaware County Hopkinsville

New U S District Attorney Recommended for Indiana

At the Department of Justice's request United States Senator John W. Kern suggested to the President the appointment of L Ert Slack of Indianapolis as United States District Attorney to succeed Frank Daily who tendered his resignation.

Department of Justice United States John W. Kern L. Ert Slack Indianapolis United States District Attorney Frank Daily

Funeral Held for Willard Cheney in Fort Wayne

Funeral services for Willard Cheney nephew of W. R. Cheney of this city were conducted in Fort Wayne yesterday after the body arrived from London England.

Fort Wayne London Eng Willard Cheney W. R. Cheney

Saloon Closed to Satisfy Judgment in Louisville

An attachment to satisfy a judgment of 124.54 in favor of Rehm Zeiher Co. led to the closing of Jas. Colsher’s saloon at 253 Spring Street. Officers took charge of the premises Monday.

Rehm Zeiher Company Liquor Dealers of Louisville Jas. Colsher Spring Street

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