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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
8
Fragmented ad copy mentions banks in Oklahoma and surrounding area. References Citizens Trust Co. and local banks, with notes about holiday hours and Saturday operations. Includes stray prices and incomplete phrases.
After months of labor the Jeffersonville end of the Utica pike is completed by County Highway Superintendent Claude YV ralignds. The project cost $5,817.72, said to be comparatively small for the improved condition. Work conducted under the supervision of James Snider's division.
The first institutes of the New Year will be held Saturday in several townships of Clark County. Local educators will gather to discuss methods, standards, and student engagement as part of the county wide teacher education effort.
Four new arrivals registered yesterday at the Reformatory from Mekalb County. William Sampson Raymond Burke from Elkhart County Albert Hawke to serve one to eight years on petit larceny charges from Delaware County Charles Robinson two to fourteen years on burglary in the second degree.
Fragmented report notes Foley's medicine used for croup hoarseness and bronchial troubles. Mention of Boseley Missouri a four person family appears in the readable text.
The Adams county board of education has taken no action to select a county agent of agriculture to replace A. J. Hutchins, who resigned effective September 1. A board meeting is planned in January to further consider the matter.
The Alumni Gymnastic Class will resume its meetings Monday night January 8 1916. The notice urges members to attend and participate in the resumed sessions at the gymnasium.
William MacMillows, paroled December 24, 1914 after a 1913 Shelby county sentence, was returned yesterday by Assistant State Agent Oscar L. Hay for parole violation from Detroit. John Jacks, from Vanderburg county with a 1914 larceny term, was returned by Assistant State Agent John McCafferty from Evansville after serving until April 16, 1915.
Mrs. Francis shows recovery after an attack. Trent of Lawrenceburg returns home after a visit. Mrs. Alda Mullings remains in critical condition following coma. Rev J S Hawk and Rev A H Keeney prepare for church duties. Numerous townspeople visit relatives and travel to nearby cities for family matters. Philip Specht suffers a heart attack but improves.
A circulating petition seeks to place James E. Watson on the ballot for United States Senator with signatures from several Republicans and former Progressives.
An advertisement from White Mfg Co Cincinnati Dept 10 promotes GASO-TONIC gasoline at 3 cents per gallon claiming carbon elimination and hourly profit. It promises guaranteed sales and includes a 12 31 15 date.
Dream Theater presents a four part Strathmore Mutual showcase tonight at the Dream with additional programs featuring diverse acts including a camel carousel and other performances among them.
Mrs. Margaret Dewyer widow of Daniel Dewyer died at 6 20 pm yesterday at the home of her nieces the Misses Keaney 1133 Rogers Street Louisville She was born in Ireland March 17 1848 aged 62 and lived in this city until two weeks ago Her remains will be buried in St Louis cemetery Louisville Services will be held at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at St Michaels Church Louisville
Readers praise Dean's Regulars for easy operation and absence of griping or after effects. The ad notes a price of 25 cents at all drug stores.
The Indianapolis and Louisville traction company fails to restore rail and streetcar service to Indianapolis. Ticket agents in Seymour and Louisville are instructed not to sell tickets beyond Seymour. Officials hope service may resume next week as Pennsylvania trains return to normal.
Blanchard California postmaster Blanchard writes of kidney trouble so severe he went to the hospital. Foley Kidney Pills are said to have completely cured him and are claimed to help kidney and bladder ailments. The notice urges sufferers nationwide to try the standard remedy for kidney issues.
The article discusses a New Year resolution to save weekly wages and highlights the reluctance of many to open a savings account due to offering only a dollar to a bank clerk. It suggests savings institutions like Citizens Trust Company as friendly alternatives that pay interest and encourage thrift among earners across ages.
William Hodges is held on a vagrancy charge while investigators probe his suspected connection to a more serious offense. His race is noted as colored in the report.
Traffic to Louisville halted as the ferry dock sank several feet under water after a seam opened. Pumps were used to remove water while James E Burke arranged resumed service. The ferry company plans a new 900 foot long excursion boat to be completed by June 1 replacing the Carmana sold to Baltimore.
O Williams pastor of the Ron Heine church will preach tonight at the Ingramville school house.
Advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and blood purification. Claims strengthen digestion and purify blood with a price of one dollar per bottle. Distributed by White Mfg. Co. Dept. carbon. Dollar an hour profit. Sales Guaranteed.
Local note warns of a profit scheme promising high returns with claims of paying one dollar per hour. The short ad dates to December 24 and references Cincinnati Ohio. Police caution readers about possible fraud and advise caution with unsolicited offers.
Advertisement offers salesmen a chance to meet engineers and purchasing agents. Territory open to big producers. Address MR Adams box 190 station O Cleveland Ohio.
Frank Meguire, a well known figure seen around the interurban station, was stricken with apoplexy yesterday and removed to a Sherman House room for treatment.
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