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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
1
An audience wishes all a prosperous year in a traditional Republican tone. The note invokes old time values and festive greetings for the New Year, reflecting communal hopes and classic political sentiment.
Local banks report sustained gains and prospering conditions in Jeffersonville despite public skepticism. Real estate demand for rentals rises while coffers bulge, with dividends declared by both banks and a sense that money remains in the hands of Jeffersonville residents. Health and mortality figures stay favorable and farm county reports exceed normal expectations.
The Citizens Trust Company announces a 5 percent semiannual dividend totaling 10 percent for the year, with prior years showing 3 percent regular and excess dividends. Net earnings are reported to exceed 15 percent. The board may expand the number of directors at the January 11th annual election, with prominent residents expected to join. Old officers likely to be reelected and clerical staff to be increased due to growth.
Directors at the First National Bank announced a four percent semiannual dividend and added to the surplus fund. No changes expected in management as old officers are to be re elected. Reports show steady deposit gains since the year began, with no impulsive inflation in Jeffersonville.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library is set for Monday at 4 P M to consider erecting a board for the year 1916. Mary K Voigt secretary. Adv 12 29 15.
A large wedding at the bride's home with 130 guests united Miss Mary Morris and Mr Hugh McHenry Marble. Ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, pink and white decor, and a reception before a short honeymoon trip. Both families prominent in Jeffersonville. groom is Hanover College graduate with science in agriculture.
Chas W Lanz of Bedford a Charlestown native born 1866 in Clark county is among the well known Republicans entering a State office race. He learned baking in Louisville, then ran a business from age 19, later serving on Charlestown town board town clerk deputy sheriff and in county party roles. He moved to Bedford years ago to run a lumber business retiring this spring.
A deed filed in the County Recorder records shows Joseph L. Shirley and Clara D. Shirley transferring 865 acres in grant 219 to Lou's Y. Redfern of Knox County. The document indicates a $2,500 value.
Judge Albert B. Anderson heard oral arguments on who were creditors of the German Savings and Loan Association and if any classes have priority. Many attornies attended for banks brokers and certificate holders while the referee’s ruling favored certificate holders and running stock holders. The court indicated a likely decision within ten days and possible appeal to the Chicago Circuit Court within thirty days.
Deputy wardens Dennis Gleason and Charles Cannon will cooperate with Kentucky wardens to enforce federal water fowl protections along the Ohio River. The Ohio River is closed to water fowl hunting from December 31 to November 1, while state law protects most game except rabbits until January 16. a closed season lasts April 1.
The Tri Kappa Sorority gathered Tuesday evening for its annual Christmas tree, with Rook arranging the evening’s diversion. A gift was placed on the tree for each member in honor of Mrs. Karl Palmer Miller, Mrs. Abby Marble, and two patronesses, Mrs. O. P. Graham and Mrs. E. C. Eberts. Attending were Misses Percle Poindexter, Helen Armstrong, Amy Poindexter, Lora Burtt, Mae Veasey, Jennie Taggart, Alta Davis, Mabel Veasey, Louise Bunnell, Anna Nahbstol, Grace Veasey, and Mrs. David Brubeck and Mrs. Chester Wilcoxgon.
Plans for public celebrations mark the imminent change in county leadership as Sheriff Isaac G. Phipps is set to be succeeded by William. The event signals a transition in local government with community turnout anticipated.
In a Knights of Pythias Armory tilt the Apollo Club basketball team crushed Bowling Green Athletic Association 85 to 21. The hot Rocks and Broadway Stars contest followed as a tight, back and forth stretch with a late lead change.
Charles Sater, a Pennsylvania Railroad switchman of Louisville, was killed in the L and N yard accident in Louisville overnight. His body to be sent to Louisville for burial. survivors include wife and two twin sons. He attempted to brake a moving freight car to avoid a collision, but was crushed as the car derailed and struck a gondola. The body was brought to Jeffersonville for preparation before return to Louisville.
A new noiseless wheel described in Popular Mechanics could greatly reduce the noise of street cars and rail transit. In tests near Portland Maine a car with the dual section wheel ran as quietly as an automobile, using a rubber cushion between inner and outer parts to soak vibrations from tire rail contact and track irregularities.
Mrs. Mary E. Martin widow of Mathew C. Martin died Thursday afternoon at her son in law Eugene Constantine's home after a three day illness from heart trouble and grip. She was a Jeffersonville native, born February 28, 1851, and survived by her daughter Mrs. Constantine. Funeral at 2:00 pm Saturday at her daughter's residence with burial in Eastern Cemetery.
The article defines the watt as voltage times current and explains kilowatts and kilowatt hours. It notes odors may influence digestion and nausea, citing tuberoses, honeysuckle, lilies, roses, carnations, coffee, vanilla, and heliotrope as examples of odor effects on conditions and nervousness.
Officials note that annual appropriations for the current year have expired and funds are nearly exhausted. The county council will convene to consider new allocations to cover remaining needs.
Fayette County farmer K T O Neal intends to appeal to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to avoid a fine for violating compulsory school law. His eight year old son James refuses to discard dresses for overalls and misses school after taunting at Victory School. The parent was fined and appealed to the Fayette County Criminal Court.
Advert announces GASO-TONICS selling gasoline at 3c per gallon with claimed carbon elimination and hourly profits. White Mfg Co Cincinnati advertises. Also notes banks closed New Year’s Day and Citizens Trust Co will stay closed Saturday night.
London reports the British cruiser Natal sank after an internal explosion while in harbor. About 400 survivors. The loss is the severest naval blow for months, with details of the ship’s size and armament provided. Allied forces remain at Saloniki awaiting a possible Central Powers attack, per Gen Castelnau.
An Austrian report from Vienna via London says East Galicia fighting intensified with attacks on the Bessarabian front and positions east of the lower Middle Stripa. The enemy suffered 900 dead or wounded, 3 officers and 870 men captured at Burkanov, totaling 1,200 prisoners. Local artillery battles occurred on Ikwa Putilowka and Kor myn Brook where Austro-Hungarian forces repulsed Russian assaults.
Athens reporter confirms Austro-German troops pullback from the Macedonian frontier amid rumors of German Pulgaran dissent and fear of a Saloniki counterattack. Entente landings push troops to Orfano and Castelorizo to block possible advances and protect routes to Egypt and the Tigris region.
Movements suggest Entente Alles now hold secure positions around Saloniki and the Saloniki campaign is expected to develop into a prolonged siege. Adv promotes Dean's Ointment for quick relief with store availability.
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