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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
8
The township districts Port Fulton and Clavisville shut for holidays and will resume on January 3. A new school at McCulloch’s cost $12,000 and will operate. preparations were made by the county’s education department.
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to accept the completed German road project in Silver Creek town on November something. County Auditor George Wicper led the effort following a complaint by Louis Fermian.
Rosa O'Neil, seventy years old, died at her Henryville home in Monroe township after a long illness from senility. Her husband is named in the notice.
The Jeffersonville end of the Utica road was expected to be completed today under James Suaker, county superintendent, highlighting the county’s road work and the efficiency of the highway department led by C Allhands. The project forms part of annual improvement efforts.
Readable lines advertise holiday eats at Wood's with prices on nuts cherries and candies. Dried fruits like evaporated peaches and prunes list per pound prices. Sugar is offered in bulk and by the 100 pounds, claimed cheaper than refineries.
Sunday School starts at 9 30 in the morning. Preaching follows at 10 30 a m and again at 7 30 p m by Rev J G McAllister of Louisville Theological Seminary.
Advertisement claims eczema spreads and itching is severe, recommending Dean's Ointment for fast relief at 50c available at all stores.
White lady seeks work as cook house girl or nurse. Reference if desired. Address 727 Fulton Street.
The Apole Club dance at the K P Armory drew a large crowd as part of a winter series. Mrs Frank Freeman of Underwood sick with appendicitis is hospitalized in Louisville. Upcoming events include a St Augustine school fund dance at Spieths Hall on New Year’s Eve. Travel notices report Mr and Mrs John Rohrman visiting Bellaire Ohio and preparations for a wedding between Robert Crandall and Julia Zollinger. Visitors include Marion Snarks from Eminence Ky to see her mother Dela Thickatun and B Frank Ballweber of Cincinnati. Clarence Cole visits his father John Cole in Cincinnati O.
An old ad invites diners to try the Christmas Turkey dinner at the Merchants' Lunch Room 116 East Court Avenue, with delivery in the city. The notice urges quick action and cites holiday meals with trial offers and delivery options.
An ad urges every woman to join the Christmas Savings Club at the Citizens Trust Co to secure money during the holiday season. It promotes membership as a reliable way to save for gifts and expenses.
An advertisement promotes joining a Christmas Savings Club to secure ready cash for 1916 purchases, urging families to save ahead for holiday spending and better financial planning.
Lew Girdler of Jeffersonville Indiana is named to the Navy League of the United States Membership Committee. He will help coordinate Indiana efforts with State chairman Charles Martindale of Indianapolis to build support for naval preparedness amid international tensions and the push for national defense.
Public plea from Robert M. Thompson President of the Navy League urges maximum patriotic support to deter invasion. The league, while not militarist, argues maintaining navy strength is prudent until peace is secured. Also an ad notes a sewing machine motor for sale at ten dollars with phone contact.
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