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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
1
Tri Kappa Sorority reports Santa Claus will arrive at Warder Park Thursday at 5 p m and stay until 6 p m to give a present to every child under 13 in Jeffersonville. Donations expand gifts to about 500 children with the tree lit by thirty six electric lights.
A ward park tale invites children to a Christmas event with Santa, a tree, and gifts. Attendees are asked to bring a ticket and arrive at five for songs, lights, and a chance at candy and toys, with a promise of a return next year.
Managers of the Coupon Red Cross Seal Contest inaugurated December 3 have canceled the event due to lack of interest amid many competing contests. Prizes include a barrel of flour, $2.50 in gold donated by T. Z. Essey, and a watch valued at $1.50 donated by W. G. Young. prizes will be returned to donors.
In a special session the Board of County Commissioners awarded the stationery printing contract to Sentinel Printing Company of Indianapolis, the prior year's supplier. Commissioner Crone missed the meeting. Appropriations are exhausted in places but a January County Council session will replenish them. This was the board's final meeting as constituted, with Oliver Crone to be replaced by Peter Machand, elected in November.
Danville December 23. A sleigh from Hoopeston struck a bump. The pony, driven by a young farmer, bolted after a fall and darted into a freight train. The trainer was injured. the pony was killed at once. The incident raises questions about whether the animal acted on its own.
Advertisement invites joining the Citizene Trust Company Christmas Savings Club. It promises benefits for new members once spaces are filled and encourages enrollment "from now on" with emphasis on a festive, seasonal savings plan.
Jeffersonville Grand Army of the Republic posts announce new officers for Post No. 86 and Post No. 580. Names include R. B. Mason commander J. J. Waggoner senior vice commander Isaac Hendricks junior vice commander and others. Posts will meet at members homes next year due to growing infirmities and avoid renting a hall.
At the regular meeting last evening Jeffersonville Lodge No 340 F and A M elected officers for the ensuing year. Herbert Huckleberry was chosen Worshipful Master Hayden Denny Senior Deacon Grand Chaplain Jackson Junior Past Deputy Worthy W B Thornsy Senior Grand Steward George Young Treasurer.
The Apollo basketball squad opens its season against Kokomo Y M C A on Monday December 28 at the Armory. Under coach John R Vruwink the Apollos aim for top form to counter northern play and deliver a strong show with captain Vois Sets Erta Pools J Gilmore Gilmore Hopkins Ingram Sweeney and Hembaugh leading the charge. Local fans are urged to attend a likely high scoring, mid season level matchup.
Catherine Payne of 327 Locust street suffered a paralysis stroke last evening at 7 oclock and is in serious condition. Her son Frank Payne of Indianapolis arrived to be at her bedside. The 62 year old had felt unwell for some time. Neighbors alerted Dr Meld but entry was blocked until firemen gained access through a second story window. The left side of her body was affected. Mrs Warder, widow of Luther Warder and former three time mayor, is a neighbor.
A chemical wagon answering an alarm at East Chestnut Street Fire House No 1 was torn of a rear wheel when it struck a frog in the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Co track at the Court and Spring intersection. Drivers Mahoney O Neil Vogt and Myers escaped injury as horses pulled the wagon against an iron pole. The wheel and axle suffered the main damage and the city planned repairs.
Trivial damage reported at Mrs Dela Smithers millinery shop 741 Spring Street near Walnut Ridge cemetery. Fire caused by a defective flow, wife of James Smithers a Government employee lives on the Charlestown pike.
The State Board of Tax Gasnts and County Assessors hold a conference in Indianapolis on January 4 with remarks from township officers and county supervisors. The meeting will address township issues and related assessments.
Rev W H Wylie officiated Tuesday at the Wall Street Methodist church wedding of William Beers of Henryville a 22 year old farmer and Alberta Sweeney of the same place The bride's father a Monroe township farmer is a native of Cansole She has resided with Mc and Mrs Alexander Wendel 708 W Market St and Ivan for some time employed at Gust A Schimpff's establishment up to the day of marriage.
Readable fragments indicate a local notice about a road or pathway project. The text references a named area and possible improvement work with a scheduled timeframe. Further details are unreadable in the OCR.
Washington December 23 The House defeated the Hobson resolution to amend the constitution to ban liquor sale and manufacture. 197 yeas 189 nays. A two- thirds requirement left the measure short by 61 votes. The vote came after a long day of earnest debate.
The vote was among the largest in recent years with crowded galleries and frequent applause for supporters of the resolution. Governor elect Willis voiced a “yes” as applause spread, while Representative Thomas of Kentucky drew partisan reactions and heightened disruption during the tally. The libelist’s opinion questions the outcome’s lasting impact on future Congresses.
Three amendments to the resolution were defeated by rising vote 137 to 193. Minor Leader Mann called for yea and nay, triggering a roll call. Hobson then offered perfecting amendments, including a prohibition on exportation of intoxicating liquors, adopted without division.
Reverend M. Vawter to officiate the marriage of Delbert Taflinger of Marion County and Deike H Phipps of Christwan at 8 o clock. Taflinger is the son of Deputy Sheriff Barmuel W Taflinger.
War report from London describes ongoing combat on a wide front in Russian Poland west of Warsaw with German and Russian forces exchanging heavy losses. Allied operations in the west and French British pressure in Belgium and France are noted as the front lines shift and intensify.
Reports from London describe severe losses on both sides as German attempts to break the Russian line fail to blunt a general Russian front. Russian forces to the north push into Germany, creating the potential for a flanking move against Marshal von Hindenburg’s main army.
Weather Bureau forecasters predict snappy Christmas temperatures nationwide. Only the Gulf States may see milder or cloudier conditions while the rest of the United States turns cold for Christmas Day.
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