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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
8
A civic group pledges to represent residents in obtaining San certificates for furniture and supplies for homes offices and schools. They emphasize need for provisions and vendor access while noting procurement challenges.
A fragmentary OCR line from a newspaper page provides unclear text with scattered letters and percent symbol, offering no coherent event, names, places, or dates to summarize into a complete news item.
We have a partial, garbled OCR text mentioning possible names and terms such as Ligeia Ceperiiheina and Nola. The readable fragments are too incomplete to identify a clear event, person, or location for a proper news-style summary.
Readable fragments describe coal pricing questions and trial notes. Snippets mention “MERRY XMAS” and “Chvistraas,” with garbled names and places, indicating a damaged edition containing local notices and seasonal greetings.
A brief notice discusses giving and sharing in the Christmas season and mentions a Star program with remarks about no issue of the Star on this day. It emphasizes generosity and remembering the less fortunate during the holiday.
Votanis petobon announces a reunion plan with details about theme, location, and schedule. The note outlines attendees and activities amid community interest and local planning efforts.
The Messenger prints a marriage notice for Marey Regu stating a life filled with sunshine happiness and love. The notice appears in the Adv. section at 584 Los Angeles California dated December 9.
Circuit Court records show an inheritance tax filing for the estate of Dorothea Ruell who died December 25, 1905. The notice lists cash bonds real estate and other assets valued at a substantial sum and identifies heirs including Mrs. Mare AL Wahi and Mrs. Barbara Whilews facing tax payments with exemptions noted for some relatives.
The will of Henry Rates, who died recently in New Washington, was probated today. Witnesses include Wathie Bolter and Ss. PB. Relly. The bequests name Nui Tatts as widow and heir to all real and personal property with conditions. Other beneficiaries include Harry Boo Rats, Plan Tratis, Pine Tatler, Miss Cagitihe Paths, and a sister. Mrs Oiliges Nibeg is to be remised from owed debts and the estate settles per the will's terms.
A note promotes joining the Christmas Savings Fund at Citizens Trust Company to ensure money is available for holiday needs. Ady.
River ice blocks normal ferry service forcing commuters in Louisville to use the Kentucky and Indiana bridge at New Albany. Delays spread as the river rises slowly due to recent snow and rain, with ice conditions reportedly dangerous upstream and the government boat Cloarokee unused today.
The Junior High School basketball team defeated Louisville Yo Gal Friday night at the Y M O A gym with a 24 to 1 score. It marked the second win of the season for the Junior High squad as the fast game showcased solid offense and defense. Lineup details note players such as Catlin Steinacker Bossum and Ruek contributing scoring and assists.
The Merchants' Restaurant will serve a turkey dinner Christmas day from 11 a.m. to 7 30 p.m. Call 1738 y or leave an order to learn what is served. Full meals cost 50 cents. Ady.
Charles Vaughn aged 34 died at his home 221 Walnut Street from heart trouble. Funeral services will be held today at the local church.
The petition of the Clark county suit for the November term was discharged after trial attempts. Only one case was noncriminal. The defended party was acquitted in this action.
In New Albany last night the Bulldogs defeated Jeffersonville High School taking the city basketball win. A special cat carried fans into the arena, adding a quirky scene to the rivalry.
A fragmentary report notes a New Albany game where the local team defeated the visitors by 16 points. The text is garbled but suggests a missed play at the oval and an unsettled finish with unclear adjectives and actions.
Mrs. Flizgabetin Youmans obtained a twenty dollar bond with George W. Stoner and George Green as sureties to qualify as administratrix of the estate of her late husband Edward B. Youmans. The Star subscription is noted.
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