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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
1
Regular weekly Star collection moved to Friday by carriers due to Christmas spending concerns. Please have change ready when the collector calls, as his collections affect Christmas spending money. Boys request cooperation to maximize totals.
Miss Myrtle Olligs and Curtis Criswell, both of Palmyra Harrison County, were wed in a city magistrate ceremony. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ollis. He is a mine worker.
Holiday meals offered at the Merchants Lunch Room located at 116 East Court Avenue. Dine in or have a Christmas turkey dinner delivered anywhere in the city. Advertisement lists dates 12 22 23 24.
The MiMoMus of Louisville beat the Sellersburg champions 28 to 1 in a close church league contest. Chapman led the locals with six points while the Allen brothers paced Sellersburg with twelve each. The MiMoMus have lost only once this season and have defeated multiple opponents including Louisville Y M C A intermediates Henryville and Charlestown.
Joseph Underwood, missing from the city about eight years, has returned with his wife from a 160 acre homestead near Billings Montana. He formerly ran a Spring street grocery and says he is adjusting well to life in his new location and will stay in the city for several weeks.
Multiple church groups plan Christmas entertainment events this week including First Presbyterian First Christian Maple Street M E Wesley Chapel Ohio Walls and Howard Park churches with shows scheduled this evening and later this week. Proceeds to charity replace usual treats.
Major Theodore B. Hacker, depot quartermaster in this city, will open bids for furnishing a large number of ranzee parts. Several thousand pieces are called for in files specifications.
Notice announces openings at Christmas Swings Club with classes labeled i 1A 2 2A 5 5A and 100 closed. Members are urged to join immediately as all classes have limited enrollment.
A contract to show 20 000 foot motion pictures depicting Indiana history will be signed for the centennial year. Scenes will include Clark county history. The deal ends disputes with the National Patriotic League and Indiana Centennial groups by removing them from future involvement.
Three concerns acted without commission approval but will be superseded by a moving picture company. The Indiana Historical Commission will supervise and approve the work as they resume filming. The finished picture aims to depict the sisters of the state in detail and will run over 9000 feet of film at a Greyhound show in a county region.
The passage outlines scenes to be depicted by Cass and associates including La Salle’s arrival at St Joseph Kankakee, the Vincennes stockade fort, British and Virginian occupations, Clark’s capture of Vincennes, Tecumseh meetings, Fort Wayne siege, Pigeon Roost massacre, Harrison’s campaigns, Tippecanoe defeat, Prophets Town burning, Corydon convention, Lafayette reception at Jeffersonville, removal of tribes, Underground Railroad activity, Governor Morton era incidents, and Indiana’s War Governor.
Willard Chapman of this city and Eva Minor of New Albany were married Wednesday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home on von McLean avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. D. Adams.
The Guild of the First Presbyterian Church arranged a large supply distribution for the poor to be held tomorrow. An investigation identified those in need and prepared substantial quantities of aid.
The easiest way to save is by joining a class and taking part in the Christmas Savings Club now forming at Citizens Trust Co. The ad invites participation and outlines the new club initiative.
In keeping with its usual custom the Star will skip a Christmas Day issue. The paper will be published at noon on Friday.
A benefit performance is planned at the Dream Theater to aid Tri Kappa Stority with proceeds supporting the Community Christmas tree and gift distribution to city children. The program will include a Diamonds from the Sky segment alongside the regular acts.
In January issue a writer notes a stir over race death by own action and shifting views on motherhood. She cites calls for trained motherhood and child-saving campaigns as the century aims for a better babies era and improved citizens.
In January American Magazine James Hay Jr notes President Wilson’s unmatched punctuality as a daily habit. A secretary recalls his insistence on timeliness and discipline in appointments. He once reminded a late New Jersey delegation that lateness is unacceptable, accepting apologies but warning it should not recur.
The Associated Charity Society aided 995 cases last winter and aims to repeat that relief this Christmas season. The plea asks every resident to donate five cents or a dollar, and to notify Miss Alia C. Smith, secretary, at telephone 882, of any intended donations to ensure a sorrow-free holiday for the less fortunate.
An advertisement urges readers to join the Christmas Savings Club to ensure ample money for the holiday season, warning against taking chances and slips during the festive period.
President Wilson appointed James B. James postmaster at Charlestown this summer and the Senate has confirmed the appointment. He succeeds Josep W. Morrow who held the office prior.
William J. Sandmann of Louisville dies at home at 3001 West Chestnut street after three years of illness from Brights disease. He leaves wife Lena Sandmann three daughters and brothers Charles Benjamin and John Sandmann. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from home and 2 30 from St Charles Borromeo church. He was a member of Red Men Eagles Owls and German-Jefferson society.
Melvin Cohen arrives from Kenton Ohio to visit his parents over Christmas. Thomas Kendell and family plan a Scottsburg trip to see cousins Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Rice for a family reunion. Irene Collier leaves for Springfield Kentucky to visit Clara and Violet Lawrence over the holidays. Mrs. Lester Wisdom convalesces at home after pneumonia. Graham Frank returns from DePauw University for Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. M. Frank. The Apostle Clowns hold a dance at the K of P Armory tonight. Jefferson Thornley from Memphis visits brother William Thornley for the holidays. Miss Jeanette Betts hosts a Christmas party at her parents’ home. Katherine Taylor from Port Fulton leaves for Mobile to visit relatives. Roy Walford, U S N, on leave from the Utah, writes his father Frank Walford that Guantanamo Bay is next.
Miss Elizabeth Bruner of Rice Avenue Howard Park hosts a Christmas evening party from 8 to 12. Invites extended to Misses Mary Davis Ella Dusler Mary Peel Abce Harrison Hattie Blunt Rose Sweeney Lillian Sweeney Stella Chapman and Messrs Vincent Davis Carl Cole Ernest Collier Homer Bunnell Lee Kendell James Mars Frank Starke Raymond Bruner.
Central Petroleum Co announces positions for salesmen in Cleveland Ohio promising above 125 dollars monthly with rapid advancement opportunity. Male applicants urged to write for details and immediate consideration.
A dinner featured Japanese themed table decor with finger holders and maid served favors in a tray offering a box of Japanese water flowers. The pith flowers bloom when placed in water, providing a pleasant diversion at dinner’s end.
A prevailing view portrays editors and sub editors as high paid and exhausted figures constantly drafting issues and lighting cigarettes. It notes they travel to Washington to dine with the President and sometimes seek relief from headaches with strong remedies.
Grace Margaret Gould argues fashion should feature narrow shoulders flared coats and skirts with pockets and sleeves of unusual shape. She urges embracing an eccentric look and pushing fashion’s lines to a very high standard.
High water at Uttea washed away 500 shecks of fodder before it could be moved. Value set at twenty cents per sheck. The flood also carried off a considerable amount of driftwood.
Louis Lukemeyer of New Albany was arrested after colliding his machine with Dr C F C Hancock's car. He faced a charge of operating without proper lamps and the case was continued until next Monday. No serious vehicle damage reported. James Humphrey faced trespassing charges at Matte Chandler’s Howard Park property with a continuance to December 24. Thomas Davis fined $2 and costs for intoxication. Fred Miller and Charles Brown jailed on warrants were allowed to leave the city.
Arthur L. Simpson confessed after arrest to being an army deserter and was moved to Fort Thomas New York to be turned over to federal officers by Prosecuting Attorney Warren B. Allison.
Good news for everybody as the 1916 Christmas Savings Club begins Monday December 20 at Citizens Trust Company. Enrollment is rapidly being taken and patrons are urged to join at once to secure participation.
A newspaper ad invites readers to join the Christmas Savings Club to save for any purpose such as doctor bills coal bills interest and insurance. It promotes easy savings and urges joining at Citizens Trust Co now.
Reward offered for return of a lost ladies watch and pin. Item lost near 817 East Market Street and Heights School. Return to Star Office for reward enforcement.
An advertisement urges Burdock Blood Bitters for dyspepsia and blood purification. It claims to strengthen digestion and purify the blood, available at all drug stores for $1.00 per bottle.
An insert announces Amalgamated Oil Co offering limited shares at 5c with $10 par value, claiming 20 percent advances by Nov 27 and potential 90 day dividends. It promises doubled prices in Oklahoma, urges quick remittance for $200 value stock and lists 1700 Colcord Building Oklahoma City as contact.
Judge John M. Paris in Floyd Circuit Court in New Albany assumes jurisdiction in the suit by James Haring against Henry and Cora Treloar to recover 3650. Defendants were ordered to appear Friday morning at 10. Attorneys withdrew. Sheriff Phipps to notify defendants of withdrawal and appearance.
The Choir of Morton Memorial Church presents the cantata The Christmas King on Sunday December 26 1915 at 730 p m. The twelve numbers include solos duets and choruses with librettos available to aid understanding.
Notice is given of a public auction on Thursday December 30 1915 at 2 PM at Spring Street and Court Avenue to sell all accounts due to Albert Holmes bankrupt. Sale is cash subject to the referee in bankruptcy approval. lists of accounts open to bidders after 9 AM December 29. John Best trustee.
Judge Furies W Fortune traveled to Faelish in Craword county on Sunday to preside over the suit of Trepkiin and Shuler against Bullin and Jacobi, a case recently assigned to him. He stated he does not know the matters at issue.
Georgiana report states Joseph Verchott councilman farmer and landowner killed Claude Farr in a dispute over their child. Farr died after being beaten with a shovel during a confrontation sparked by a custody dispute. Verchott was arrested.
Governor Ralston on Superintendent Peyton's recommendation grants Christmas paroles to Marvin Wise Lawrence McGill and Harry Atkinson all inmates of the Indiana Reformatory Wise and McGill from St Joseph County about four years for burglary and Atkinson from Vigo County five years for burglary Ages at conviction were 18 19 and 20 years respectively
Superintendent Peyton condemns confinement of Atkinson and two other inmates. He says the three men are “no good,” noting Atkinson’s fixation on a straight life is unlikely to improve with a longer stay. McGill and Atkinson were linked to a reputed wild band.
The Three Arts Club, started years ago by Cincinnati women, aids young women studying music painting or dramatic art. It runs a non profit clubhouse at 2027 Auburn Avenue with moderate board, provides a free housing bureau, and supports artists through a dedicated bureau for student engagements. Meetings Saturdays draw many local and visiting students as well as dances with their young men friends. President Miss Edith S. Neff stays in close touch with the students and answers inquiries from out of town girls.
Investigators from Virginia Military Institute say Thurber Sweet did not die from hazing. The Board of Visitors found no evidence of hazing and physicians attributed death to myelitis. Washington and Jefferson University students testified Sweet showed marks the day he left, allegedly from blows by upperclassmen.
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