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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1915

Page

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High School Honor Roll Listed For First Term

Professor Taylor announces the high school honor roll for the first term. Students across classes 15 12 17 achieved averages of 390 or better in all subjects, led by seniors graduating next May with standout names such as Rov Barron Norma Denazier and Harry Gray.

Emnett W Taylor Rov Barron Norma Denazier Teta Febtung Harry Gray Ruth Hense Hollis Meloy Haneeoe Gladys Crim Nui Peorer

Fragmentary Names List in a Local Column

A garbled OCR snippet lists multiple personal names such as Elizabeth Chambers Mary Susen Hay Varina Vou Selma Yours Pear Rosa Katherine Baird and Margaret Gibson. The fragment resembles a social or notices column with scattered names.

Arel Biedenback Evzabeth Chambers Mary ( Catt Susen Hay Varina Vou Selma Yours Pear Bere Rosa Bere Katherine Baird J.ois Gibson Margaret Faecous Helen Mayfield

Jefferson Theater Matinee With Special Omitted

Friday and Saturday matinees scheduled with the usual program. The Master Key will be omitted this week due to injuries to Robert Leonard. Admission five cents.

Robert Leonard

Presbyterian Church Brotherhood Banquet Planned

A Presbyterian Brotherhood banquet is set for Friday February 19 with a three course meal prepared by the Ladies Aid Society. Rev Charles J Armentrout of New Albany will give the address. Tickets cost twenty five cents and go on sale February 14 from Allen W Clarke or Walter Swartz. only fifty tickets will be issued.

Presbyterian Brotherhood Ladies Aid Society Charles J. Armentrout New Albany Allen W. Clarke Walter Swartz

For Sale: One Side Board and Water Washing Machine

Classified item listing advertises a side board and a water washing machine for sale with a contact phone number 848 and a reference to advertisement.

Revival Services at Wall Street M E Church Schedule

The revival at Wall Street M E Church led by Rev W H WstHe features nightly programs from February 11 through February 26. Each evening highlights a theme such as Membership Day, Sunday School Night, Business Girls Night, Government Night, Fathers Night, Mothers Night, and Public School Night.

Wall St. M. E W H. WstHe Pfathers ‘Ohr Loden Fes

Indiana Senate considers a capital purchase commission

Senator M. C. Thornton of New Albany introduces a resolution in the Indiana State Senate to appoint a commission of two Senators and three Representatives to study the feasibility of purchasing the state Capitol. The panel would report to the current session and aims to complete its work before adjournment, a long debated matter in Heersten County.

Sentor M. CC Thornton New Albany Indiana

Steel Worker Found Dead at Kokomo Steel Plant

Frank Winziewitch a 22 year old German worker was found dead behind a furnace at the Kokomo Steel and Wire Company billet mill. An apron wound on the head appeared to be the cause. Coroner Leng is investigating possible quarrels at the plant over the European war.

Kokomo Ind Frank Winziewitch Koekomo Steel and Wire Company Winglewitch Coronel Leng Winelewitch Wwopwewileh Steel Company

Watchers With Riot Guns Aid Murder Inquiry

Police questioned Mingla family members in Itelan in connection with the killing of Fred Cromerell a night watchman shot near a clothing store. Armed watchers surrounded the house and kept guard during questioning with arrests expected today.

Linton Ind Mingla Itelans Lving Fred Cromerell

Prisoner Accused Of Stealing Car Load Of Sugar

Lewis Powell, a pugilist known in the northern part of the state, is held by police at South Pond on a charge of attempting to steal a car load of sugar from the railroad yards. Police say Powell acted as the car was in the act of unloading and had already removed 31,290 pounds to an adjoining coal yard.

South Pond Jnd T Lewis Powel Lere Powere Couelt

Citizens Trust sues estate over promissory note debt

A claim was filed in the Sack Circuit Court by Citizens Trust Company against the estate of George Lewman to collect 19900 on a promissory note executed June 30 1908.

Citizens Trust Company Teorse Lewman

Dream Theater Presents Mountain Rat and Other Shorts

A four reel photograma titled The Mountain Rat is shown in four parts along with Wet Winning Punch and the U S Army at San Francisco and The Second Beautiful. A five reel feature The Dollar Mark is advertised for tomorrow matinee Saturday after noon.

U. S. Army San Francisco

Circuit Court Faces Trials of Reid Smyser and Others

A jury found Edward J. Reid not guilty of forgery after a long trial. prosecutors plan further charges. Matthew Smyser went on trial for breaking into Claude Lindley’s residence at Marhinhead Apartments with Capt M A Walt and Postmaster James E. Burte testifying. Elizabeth Champ sues Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction for $5100 over a fall caused by a conductor. William Kime’s divorce case against Nevrine Kime proceeds after default. James P. Baird sues traction and railway firms over injuries from a car collision. Mattie Ford vs John Ford moves toward attorney fees order.

Edward J. Reid Warren B. Allsen Reid Matthew Smyser Neste Claude T. Lindley Marhinhead M. A. Walt Smyser Mr. Lindley James FE. Burte August Hutt Elizabeth Champ Margaret Champ Clark Louisvlle & Southern Indiana Traction Company Louisville William Lime Nevrine Kime James P. Baird Tonnsville and Southern Indiana Traction Company Louisvvlle & Northern Railway and Lighting Company Mattie Ford John Ford

Jeffersonville School Suits Detail Contractor Debts

Pleadings in four paragraphs filed in Mark Circuit Court show Jeffersonville school city as defendant in three suits against Heinzmann Brothers and others. The case outlines unpaid balances, contract disputes, and deductions for faulty work with specifics on amounts, payments, and claimed fees.

Mark Jeffersonville Heinzmann Brothers Contreeters Peter & Burgham Stone Company Louisville Planing Mill and Hardwood Company Joseph Stener John W. Mann Heinzmanns Selo Atence Seimer & Menn Bee Pri Niprl Ono Peter & Burghard Eomasium Neilie M. Phillips Edward TE. Phillips Louisville Cement Company Millon J. Harmon Thomas M. Smith Emma J. Clapp Charles E. Blades George Saulter Benjam R Treks Willam Saulter Clark Thomas H. Stradley Alma Harris

Inmates Begin Work at Penal Farm Under 1915 Act

Twelve Indiana Reformatory inmates, led by Capt. Teon Liarel and Bert Alliands, were moved yesterday to the penal farm near Greencestle in Putnam County. They join inmates from Michigan City as laborers preparing the site for state court commitments. Temporary quarters are set, with future transfers planned for habitual offenders.

Teon~ Liarel Bert Alliands Indiana Reformatory Greencestle Putnam County Oiile Livy Otto Perring Munroe County Wiliam Farnen Clarenes Kidd Aten County Joseph Lo Everty Teikineton State Farm

Russian Army Battles and Luftwaffe Actions Reported

Dispatches from Jluanden describe Russian incursions into East Prussia and clashes around Carpathian passes as German forces rush troops east. Reports also note Russian gains in Hungarian territory and Austrian artillery inflicting heavy casualties on Russian columns. Berlin cites disputed positions while Luxemburg’s diplomat Vienna pursues explanations amid German opposition.

Lenden East Prussia Jluanden Germany Prussia Polan Monurtain Berlin Carpathian Russian Poland Russia

British bid delays Wilhelmina prize court action

Washington reports the American government asks Britain to postpone bringing the Wilhelmina before a prize court to allow owners time to present evidence. The Wilhelmina, loaded with German cargo, lies at Falmouth awaiting potential seizure. In St Louis a mission house owns her cargo. February 11 dispatches note Russian and German maneuvers from the Baltic to East Prussia, with German rail mobilization and possible Russian withdrawal near the Mazurin region.

Washington Great Britain Falmouth Feadstauts Germany St. Louis Penden Baltic Sea Roumanian East Prussia Intersberg Petrograd Tenieh Mazurin “Res Petrograd Nichales Ommander Plas Tilsit Insterberg fFeld Marshal von Mindenburg Thern Vistula

Skirmishes Grow Into Battles Across East Prussia

Perlin reports skirmishes in East Prussia have escalated into battles of notable scale across many areas and are proceeding normally. Berlin dispatches foresee good news soon from the German capital, while another report hints at a new attempt to reach Warsaw with large guns moved into Central Poland and progress toward the Polish front. The violence continues unabated.

Perlin Disputch Warsaw Berlin Poland

Van Dyke Appeals to Government Over Germany

The Hague February 11 Henry Van Dyke United States Minister to The Hague and to Luxembourg said he had appealed to his government regarding the situation with Germany and announced action taken to address the matter.

van Dyke Germany the Hague Henry van Dyke United States Grand Duchy of Luxemburg

US and Britain urged to curb use of American flag vessels

The State Department released notes to Great Britain and Germany signaling possible U.S. neutrality stress as Britain is asked to restrain British-flagged ships from using American waters in support of the German declaration. The move warns that continued actions could endanger friendly vessels and place responsibility on Britain for any American losses.

Washington Britain Germany State Department United States Great Britain

U S Warns Germany on Neutral Rights at Sea

The United States says any attack on an American vessel by German warships, based on flag confusion, would be indefensible. It warns the imperial government to avoid such actions or face strict accountability and necessary measures to protect American lives, property, and rights on the high seas.

Germany United States

Weather Summary for Jeffersonville Vicinity Saturday Rain Likely

Rain tonight and into Saturday with mild temperatures. Jeffersonville area expected minimum near 50 degrees. Indiana forecast shows rain tonight and likely Saturday.

United States Weather Bureau Jeffersonville Indiana

Fails by slight majority in House on capital punishment bill

The Neal ergenic bill faced a near party line vote in the House with 8 to 45 against its abolition aim. Debate centered on reaging and reconciling provisions as supporters pledged to push the measure again. Opponents led by Evel i Clark County voted against the bill, while others urged continued discussion.

Neal House of 4 Renner Stason Fia Ie Madestiere Evel i Clark Agili Nee

State v. C. Og Nes case headline fragment

Fragmentary OCR reports a criminal case involving the State against an individual, with dates around February 22 and names like Svorga Bau Ziad Myre mentioned inbroken text. The record lacks clear actions or outcomes due to damaged source text.

Fehey Wrednes Fay Pipleres C. OG Nes Dae Svorga Bau Ziad Myre Biata James Jnavle

For Sale Improved Farms Offer Includes Grain and Fruit Lands

For sale improved stock grain and fruit farms in varied sizes priced from 50 to 100 dollars per acre. Some trades and bargains offered. Write Ed M. Bailey Pantion free. Agents wanted. F. C. Paw Mich. Duff Roseland Fla.

Ed M. Bailey F. C. Paw Mich Duff Roseland Fla

Florida Fruit and Vegetable Land for Sale

For sale from WHI Produce Income Co. 200 to 500 dollars per acre. Describes a prosperous colony with low prices and easy terms. Includes a brief note about a fine book and desert.

Florda Frunt

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