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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1915

Page

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Republican Rally in Indianapolis Opens 1916 Campaign

A Blizzard delayed but did not deter a large Republican gathering in Indianapolis at the Murat Theater. Edwin P. Morrow and W. F. Humphrey spoke on unity and the ticket, with Wil Hays presiding and Charles W. Fairbanks hoped to attend.

Indianapolis Murat Theater Edwin P. Morrow Kentucky Morrow A. O. Stanley W. F E. Humphrey Congress Washington Wil H. Hays Sullivan Humphrey Charles W. Fairbanks

Open Headquarters for Indiana Republicans At Hotel Severin

The Indiana Republican campaign progresses with multiple headquarters on floors two three and four of the Hotel Severin as delegates to the national convention are already being nominated. Will Hays Republican State Chairman delivers a rally speech at Murat Theater Indianapolis urging unity patriotism and progressive governance.

Tcket Hotel Severin Will H. Hays Murat Theater Indianapolis

Captain Walter McCaskey to Visit Depot Quartermaster

Capt Walter B McCaskey, ordered here as assistant to Maj Theodore B Hacker, Depot Quartermaster, is due from the East about January 10. He may stay until June then return to the regular army after serving in the quartermaster corps.

Walter B McCaskey Theodore B. Hacker Regular Army Quartermaster Corps

Annual Conference of Indiana Tax Officials Next Week

Erasmus T. Suze County Assessor is placed on an important committee for the fifteenth annual conference of the State Board of Tax Commissioners and County Assessors of Indiana to be held January 4 to 6, 1916 in the State House Indianapolis. The meeting will open with Governor Ralston’s address and will cover uniform assessments and property classifications.

Erasmus T. Suze State Board of Tax Commissioners County Assessors of Indiana House of Representatives State House Indianapolis Sage Ralston Fred A. Sims L. R. Naferger

Funeral of William C Printy at Sellersburg church

Funeral services for William C Printy who died at his home near Sellersburg were held this afternoon at the Sellersburg Methodist Episcopal church.

William C. Printy Sellersburg Sellersburg Methodist Episcopal Church

Epworth League Reschedules Meeting For Revival Start

The Epworth League of Howard Park Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its business meeting this evening instead of next week due to a revival to be started Sunday by Rev. Thomas A. Adams. The revival is planned to be protracted with services continuing for several days.

Epworth League Howard Park Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas A. Adams

Death notice for Patrick Carroll in Johntown steel mills

Mr and Mrs Peter Madden of the death of their nephew Patrick Carroll employed in the steel mills at Johntown Pa. It was stated his death was sudden.

Peter Madden Patrick Carroll Johntown

Lost Pocket Book With Money And Passes

Lost pocket book containing a small amount of money and railroad passes, probably on Ohio avenue. Reward will be paid to W. B. Edgerton at 119 East 8th street.

Ohio Avenue W. B. Edgerton East 8Th. Street

Apollo Basketball Opens Season With Bowling Green Visit

The Apollo Athlete Association hosts Bowling Green at the K of P Armory in the season opener. Local Hot Rocks face Broadway Stars of Louisville in the preliminary. Notables include Slew Jansing returning on a special train and Goke Arthur from Louisville.

Apollo Athlete Association Bowling Green Athlete Association K. of P. Armory Hot Rocks Broadway Stars Louisville Apollos Jansing New York

Fatal Shooting in Onslow County Kin Case

Claud Suggs fatally shot his father in law John James in New Bern vicinity after an alleged attempt to shoot James's son. A posse pursued Suggs who surrendered at Jacksonville and was moved to Newbern jail to avoid a lynching amid strong local anger.

Newbern N. C Onslow County Claud Suggs John James Suggs James Jacksonville Newhern

Knights of Pythias Elect Myrtle Lodge OffICers

Myrtle Lodge No. 19 Knights of Pythias elects officers led by George Patrick as chancellor commander and William J. Stirr as vice chancellor with Albert String prelate and Edward Cain trustee for three years.

Elected Officers Named for Sellersburg Lorge No 417 Pythians

Knights of Pythias Sellersburg Lorge No 417 announces its elected officers led by Benjamin Bey Sr as chancellor commander and William S Moore as vice chancellor John White serves as prelate with D S Allen keeper of records and seal James Huckleberry master of finance Louis Dold master of exchequer Lionel Dold master-at-arms A J Grafton inner guard Roscoe J Beyl outer guard and John A Smith as trustee.

Sellersburg Knights of Pythias Benjamin Bey, Sr William S. Moore John White D. S. Allen James Huckleberry Louis Dold Lionel Dold A. J. Grafton Roscoe J. Beyl John A. Smith

Infirmary Quarterly Report Filed for Charlestown County

The quarterly report by Joseph J. Carr, superintendent of the Charlestown county infirmary, is filed with County Auditor George W. Stoner and set for Board of County Commissioners review next Monday. The quarter opened with 52 inmates, 6 were received, 2 died, 2 left, leaving 24 inmates at year end. Boarding costs totaled $598. Ti.

Joseph J. Carr Charlestown George W. Stoner Board of County Commissioners

Mail Carriage Bids Sought for Interurban Route

Government notice asks for bids by January 2 1916 to carry mail between the New Albany post office and the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Co depot. Plan would use interurban cars to meet five daily trains, improving speed and mail distribution.

James E. Burke Post Office Washington Louisville Louisvile & Southern Indiana Traction Company Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company Jeffersonville New Albany Burke Here Louisvle Pennsylvania Post Q Travelers’ Protective Association of WE. Stolzenberger William E. Cox Postoffice Department Indiana Pennsylvania Railroad

Officers Elected for Wall Street Sunday School

Wall Street Sunday School elected officers at a meeting last night. Key posts include Superintendent L E Zimmer, Assistant Superintendents Homer M Frank and C N Wilson, department superintendents Ada Frank Percie Poindexter C N Wilson, general secretary Geo H Coleman, secretaries Ada Davis Allie Ogden Rachel Lauder, birthday secretary Rachel Lauder, cradle roll secretary Rachel Lauder, librarian Arthur Kelly, visitor Mrs Lena Scearce, Home Dept superintendent Mrs S G Wilkinson, organist Mrs Henry Coleman, pianist Ruth Jacobs Edith Woods, and orchestra director Albert Kellar.

Wall Street L .E. Zimmer Homer M. Frank C. N. Wilson Ada Frank Rachel Lauder Arthur Kelly Vistor Lena Scearce Home Dept S. G. Wilkinson Henry Coleman Ruth Jacobs

New Schoolhouse at McCulloch’s Praised in Township Visit

Visitors praised the McCulloch township schoolhouse as splendid in every respect after a morning inspection. Trustee Charles White led tours while neighborhood women served lunch. Educators from Rose Hill and the Junior High spoke alongside Dr. Francis W. Johnson, Utica trustee, noting the up-to-date facilities.

McCulloch Charles White Rolin M Baggerly Rose Hill James H. Scott Francis W. Johnson Utica

Brother aids search for stolen savings in Indianapolis

Nicholas Murphy travels to Indianapolis to help his brother George Murphy recover 1400 dollars stolen from the bachelor’s home on Christmas Eve. George, once of Lexington Indiana, kept money at his residence and suspects a thief. the loss shifts his view toward banks.

Nicholas Murphy Indianapolis Geo. Murphy George Murphy Murphy Lexington Ind

Homer Smith excursion steamer starts 1916 season to Mardi Gras

The Security Steamboat Company announces the Homer Smith will launch its 1916 season with a February 26 departure from Pittsburg on a 4000 mile trip to New Orleans. The trip is featured in a 32 page illustrated booklet highlighting the Gateway to the South and Southern scenery.

Security Steamboat Company Homer Smiith Howard Shipyards Pittsburg New Orleans Pont Pleasant W. Va

Bids Sought for Jeffersonville Mail Run to Louisville Depot

Notice to bidders invites proposals to carry mail between the Jeffersonville Indiana Post Office and the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company Depot on West Court Avenue. Bids due 3 PM January 2, 1916, covering five daily train meet transfers. Proposals addressed to the Postmaster, Jeffersonville Indiana. Adv. 12-30-15.

Jeffersonville Ind Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company West Court Avenue

Layoffs Hit Local A C & F Plant Over Steel Shortage

Within days a large number of men at the American Car and Foundry Company's local plant were laid off due to inability to secure steel for active work. The plant had a contract with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, but no start date is indicated as the cars are steel construction and this is the first project of that type. Other A C F plants nationwide face the same issue.

American Car & Foundry Company Ork Louisville & Nashville Railroad Esewhere

Mayor Announces 11 Appointments to City Education Board

New York December 30 Mayor Mitchs names eleven appointees to the Board of Education. William Wirt of Gary Ind named as adviser to replace William H Maxwell as City Superintendent of Schools. Plans include military instruction for all public school pupils.

New York Mitchs Board of Education William \. Wirt Gary Ind William H. Maxwell

Meeting of stockholders at Jeffersonville Library 1916 directors

There will be a meeting of the Stockholders of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library on Monday Jan 3 at 4 PM at the Library to elect a Board of Directors for 1916. Mary K Voigt Secretary Adv 12-29-18.

Jeffersonville Township Mary K. Voigt

Austrians Lose Naval Force in Adriatic Encounter

Paris dispatch reports two Austrian torpedo boat destroyers destroyed after attempting bombard Casteloriza Casteloriza in the Aegean. An Austrian division from Cattaro attacked Lurazzo, but allied ships countered. one destroyer struck a mine, another was destroyed by fire, and the remaining also retreated.

Paris Casteloriza Kasteloryzo Aegean Sea Rhodes Gulf of Adalia Castelorias Sind Castelorizo Tukevr Asia Nor Funeb French Marine Department Havng Cattaro Luraczo Tika Endoun Triglay

Rearranged watch night service due to Dr. Steele illness

Due to the illness of Dr Festus A Steele superintendent of the Seymour district the watch night service at Wall Street Church is rearranged. The program starts 7 20 p m with the quarters conference led by Rev C H Pinnick. A sermon by Rev John E Walker follows at 8 45 p m. A social hour at 9 30 p m and hymn service at 10 45 p m. Rev Wylie recounts The Story of the Other Wise Men at 10 30 p m. Prayer at 11 45 p m focuses on the new year with Rev Panick. Silent prayer at 11 50 p m and the service ends at 12 00 with mutual wishes.

Festus A. Steele Seymour Methodist Church Wall Street Church C. H. Pinnick Park M. F John E. Walker New Albany Wylie Henry van Dyke Panick

Appeal to Inner Man from Jeffersonville Canning Co

A New Year's greeting and advertising push from the Jeffersonville Canning Company promotes its Made in Jeffersonville line and Best brand canned goods. The campaign urges grocers and consumers coast to coast to support local canning, highlighting sanitary packing and daily operations.

Jeffersonville Canning Company Jeffersonville Jefersonville Jeff Cannin, Co

Weather report for Jeffersonville and Indiana

Continued cloudy and unsettled with probable light rain tonight and Friday. Indiana forecast calls for cloudy skies with possible local rain or snow tonight and Friday.

Jeffersonville Indiana

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Republican Party Union McAdoo Repuilicans Hays Republican Party of God McCaskey THE State Board OF Tax Commissioners and County Assessors WM. Printy Epworth Charles Warren Fairbanks Wilson Bowling Green Association Christian St. Paul St. Luke Portalton Presbyterians Pos Apollos B. GA C. Seitz Day's Gilmore Keyes Bradley Ingram Arthur Specie Sellisburg Lodge K. of P Myrtle Lodge George Patrick William J. Stirr Albert String W. T Gibbs Homer Bottorff Edward Cain Henry Brendel Claude Hill Frank E. Andrews Ben Clegg Byron T. Watt J. H. Baldwin Three Falls Sunday School of M. E. Church Percie Poindexter Geo. H. Coleman Miss Ada da Miss Allie Homer Smith Mardi Gras Meeting OF Stockholders Durazzo DR. Steele Wall Churen Weather Report
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