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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
8
Apollos brace for Jeffer sonville season opener against the Kokomo Y M C A at the K of P Armory. New personnel and leaner, quicker drills under Vruwink of Chicago are expected to boost performance. A large crowd is anticipated for the opener.
The Light Committee of New Albany City Council and Public Service Commission of Indiana prepare for a hearing on electric light rates. The United Gas and Electric Company supplies both cities. A rate adjustment petition was filed by John H. Shine and others.
An every member canvass will be conducted in the afternoon of New Year’s Day to secure pledges for the New West. Members with income are to pledge an amount for the new year as arranged, with home visits to each member’s residence.
Christmas travels and recoveries note Eugene Baggerly and Edward Dolan returning home with Prof. Robin M Baggerly. Teddy Wilcotson recovering from appendicitis. Olive Brenner to Elkhart. Clinton Hinshaw family returning to Huntington. Thomas Dunlevy to Sheffield for winter. Dr. Samuel D. Hazard slowly improving after accident. Rose B. Allen hosts Woman's Club at West Chestnut Street.
An advertisement markets a winter resort in Deland Florida amid orange groves with a university center and a 25 mile road to Ay lantig ocean beaches. Sec retary of the Deland Business League is listed.
Joseph L. Whelen sues Clark Circuit Court defendant John W. Allen to recover 350 with six percent interest from January 4, 1919 alleging misrepresentation of price on a farm bought when Whelen was ill. Whalen says Allen claimed the property cost 1150 and later learned Allen paid 1100. seeks return of 50 plus interest.
The Clark County trustees retire January 1 after final reports to the Advisory Board. Peter Newland will join the Board of County Commissioners, replacing Oliver Crone who ends a second term. Clifford Althands John R. Scott and Warren B. Allison win reelection and will continue in their current offices.
Miss Olive Brenner of Elkhart Ind was surprised Saturday evening by friends who joined her for a visit to Mammoth Cave Kentucky last summer. The gathering at East Maple street featured games and refreshments.
Mark Storen U S Marshal for Indiana directed five regular deputies and additional officers in Terre Haute to arrest more than 100 men indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for alleged election irregularities. Storen, a Scott county native and Third District Democratic leader, pressed Mayor Donn Roberts when Roberts surrendered and was not allowed to depart the marshal’s presence to arrange bond.
Dr Ezra Prall trustee of Monroe township suffered injuries from a buggy accident weeks ago. Doctors report a rupture of several blood vessels despite an initial belief in a broken ankle.
The Department of Public Instruction issued a pamphlet on reading teaching and classroom methods. It highlights Millville lessons prepared by local teachers under Prof Zenor F. E. Scott superintendent, noted for a year in Millville after Asbury Park tenure. Scott family members also hold education roles.
A Jeffersonville citizen reports relief from backache and lame limbs after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. J. Dobson credits three boxes with removing pale appearance and strengthening her kidneys after purchasing at Doolittle's Drug Store.
James Dean the 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs James Dean of Henryville fired birdshot at a thief raiding the henhouse. The intruder fled unhit according to observers with no injuries reported. The incident ended without further trouble.
The final Christmas program is tonight at St. Paul’s Bolecopal Church with a Christmas tree display. Wall Street M.E. Church hosted its entertainment last night.
Chrk County Rural Mail Carriers Association will hold its New Year’s Day meeting in Charles Town. The nineteen member group meets on holidays when there is no rural delivery to engage its attention.
Jeffersonville Commandery No. 27 Knights Templar will perform the Red Cross degree at sonic Temple on Spring Street and will hold a banquet afterward.
Magistrate Benson R Veasey schedules the case for tomorrow to determine payment of $16.40. The proceeding is noted as a civil matter involving Mei.
The Dream Theater presents The Noise of Bombs and an installment of the Perils of Pauline along with other pictures on the evening program. Miss Mary Eismann, longtime public school teacher at Sit tersburg, has been offered a position in Mentesa and plans to relocate there.
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