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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1915

Page

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Sunday School Basket Ball League finishes with close games

In the Armory last evening Morton Memorial Post beat Fulton Presbyteriants 17 to 16 and Christians stayed idle to keep a perfect average. The Presbyterians beat St Paul 20 to ? The Wall Street Germans edged Wall Street girls and Dugan fueled a late lead for Wall St. The girls’ clash saw Presbyterians win by one point as Wall St. showed strong teamwork but fewer baskets.

Armory Morton Memer Pat Fulton Stemler Holmes Nolan Port Fulton Presbyterians Walloping St. Paul Peal Hosea Wall St Dugan Kilgus Schneider Clege Ww. L. Pet. Christians Presbyterians Wall

What Every Housekeeper Should Do in March

March recommendations from The Exchange department urge a thorough housecleaning including the cellar, start the fly fight, disinfect for moths and roaches, spread garden fertilizer if not already applied, and prepare for spring planting.

The Exchange

Indiana Woman Suffrage Bill Introduced in Legislature

A bill to grant limited suffrage to Indiana women was introduced in the legislature. It would allow women to vote for statutory officers, use separate ballots and ballot boxes in polling places, and have the same qualifications as men.

Indiana

Lost Rosary Seeks Return at 812 Watt Street

A lost rosary near 812 Watt Street prompts a reward offer for its return.

Mrs Hill Dies After Weeklong Illness at 621 East Chestnut

Maria Hill aged 75 a longtime Jeffersonville resident died at her home following a week's illness from intestinal obstruction. Survived by daughter Carrie Hill and one son Robert Owen Vioios, with one daughter Lora deceased. Funeral arrangements pending with Rev Thomas I. Treuhy officiating at First Presbyterian Church.

Ars. Maria Hill East Chestnut Street William H. Afi Eig Carrie Hill Lora Hill George FH Robert Owen Vioios Pester Trestyteilan Church

Government Night at Wall Street M E Church

Government Night observed at Wall Street M E church with Rev W H Wylie to preach A Great General and His Greatest Victory. Invited are Quartermaster Depot and post office employees sewing women old soldiers and government interested attendees. National Guard expected to join with a quartet. Maple Street M E Church crowd to attend. Meetings begin at 7 30 p m with Rev Manson E Baker leading singing notes.

Wall Street Methodist Episcopal Church W. H Wylie Quartermaster’s National Guard Maple Street M. E Wall Street Tfalowinge Manson E. Baker

Banks Urged to End Overdraft Practices Nationwide

The Comptroller of the Currency requests banks to pass a resolution forbidding paying checks when funds are insufficient. The aim is to stop overdrafts across the Federal system and to secure cooperation with state banking departments. A certified copy of the resolution should be sent to the office.

Dream Theater to Screen Zadora Film and More

The Dream Theater showcases the eleventh Zadora feature tonight with additional reels including Only a Farmer's Daughter. Audience members are invited to attend the screening hours after dusk.

Clark Circuit Court docket features multiple cases heard

In Clark Circuit Court numerous witnesses testified in a divorce and custody suit by Elijah Henley against Kate Henley filed after a 1910 marriage. Other cases include personal injury claims against South Construction Co and a trespass ejectment at Glenwood Park, plus guardian appointments and estate settlements.

Elijah Henley Clark Kate M. Henley Julia Calvin William E. Phipps Saeh Phipps South Construction Company

Runaway June to Be Shown at The Dream Theater

The biggest story in twenty years, Runaway June, will be shown as a moving picture at The Dream Theater every Thursday. The Star lists the arrangement with Manager Walker and offers subscriptions by phone. Back issues and page placement details accompany the notice.

Dream Theater Star Walker The Dream

Mitchell Automobile Agency Opens In Local Market

The Mitchell Automobile Company establishes a new agency at 111 W. Maple Street next to Star Office. G W Patton of Salem leads the territory covering ten counties in Southern Indiana and Louisville city. A full Mitchell line including roadsters and 5 to 7 passenger cars will be on display this week with future accessories and curbside gasoline sales. Prices range from 1250 to 2600 dollars.

Mitchell Automobile Company Maple Street G. W Patton Salem Indiana Lonisville Mitchell Nowes Patten Mitchell

Administrator Bond Posted by Snider for Estate

Ernest D Snider, cave head of $100 yesterday to qualify as administrator of the estate of his father the late Joseph G Snider.

Ernest D Snider Cave Joseph G. Snider

Man Sentenced to Life in Michigan City Prison

John Ridley was moved to Michigan City Prison to begin a life sentence for a killing last November. John Stewart, aged twenty, and two others were brought from Monace county jail in Bloomington for safekeeping.

John Stewart Monace County Bloomington John Ridley Michigan City

Report of Civic Nurse Findings for January Work

Miss Hamm the civic nurse presented January results showing 836 calls, 67 patients treated, 26 baths given, and one dressing appliance. Tuberculosis cases numbered several with three deaths and two relocations. overall effort improved homes, cleanliness, and welfare with strong physician and city cooperation.

Civic Improvement Rescue Miss Hamm Board of Chhildrens’ Guardians

Receiver Asked for Petition Filed Against Leonard Gibbs Company

Daniel E. Cottingham and Willam E. Leonard through George C. Kopp filed a Clark Circuit Court petition seeking a receiver for Leonard & Gibbs Company a 448 Spring Street clothing and men s furnishing firm alleging six months of mismanagement overdrawn bank account of 190 insolvent assets not exceeding 2000 with 5900 in facilities and a fraudulent asset listing by the treasurer requesting sale of stock and divine notice set for hearing Judge James W Fortune.

Daniel E. Cottingham Willam E. Leonard George C. Kopp Clark Leonard & Gibbs Company Spring Street James W. Fortune Cottingham Teonard Jteonard and Gibbs Agyu

German Victory Over Russians in Mazurian Lake Fight

Berlin reports a nine day battle in the Mazurian Lake district East Prussia ends with the Russian Tenth army defeated and over fifty thousand prisoners taken along with heavy artillery and machine guns. Emperor William witnessed the decisive actions as veteran East Prussian troops led the advance.

Berlin Lendcen Mzurian Lake East Prussia Mazurian Lake District Mazurian Lake Plateau Suwalki Augustowo William

Germany Sends Reply on War Zone Regulations to Ambassador

Berlin dispatch reports Germany’s answer to the U S protest over proposed war zone restrictions around the British Isles has been given to Ambassador James W. Gerard and is expected to be sent to Washington today.

Berlin London Germany United States British Isles James W. Gerard Washington

Britain Ready to Publish Denial of Interference Note

Washington reports Britain prepared to publish its reply to the American note of December 26 denying interference with United States commerce. The 7000 word document will be issued today in Washington and London for tomorrow’s papers, outlining neutral commerce statistics and allied precautionary measures.

Washington Great Britain United States State Department London Germany

Greece and Turkey relations tense amid diplomatic moves

February reports indicate growing strain as Greece and Turkey clash over an insult to Greek military forces in Constantinople. The Greek minister has returned to Athens while the Turkish minister left, signaling a possible rupture in diplomatic ties. London dispatch notes a British air raid on Zeebrugge and surrounding targets with mixed outcomes and counterattacks by French airmen over Ghystelles.

Greece Turkey Constantinople Athens

New Albany approves compromise on electric rates

After a two day meeting before the Public Service Commission a compromise set new electric rates in New Albany. Negotiations led by attorney representatives and supervised by Charles J Murphy cut bills for both house and power customers with a ten day payment discount and overall rate reductions averaging about nine percent.

Wair Gas and Electric Company New Albany Charles J. Murphy State Public Service Commission Kehr

Boy Arrives at Indian Reformatory

Edward Overmyer, one of the smallest and youngest arrivals, entered the Indian Reformatory yesterday after a parole breach. Former inmate of Plainfield Br. School, he was convicted of petit larceny and came from Felanton under the charge.

Indian Reformatory Edward Overmyer Overmyer Plainfield Felantineton Fha Het Tont

Capt Wall at Indianapolis Federal Court Case

Capt M A Wall chief of post traveled to Indianapolis to a present in Federal Court against John Fasten the young negro arrested here who confessed to entering the post office at Brewersville Jennings county Easton arraigned before Judge Albert B Andersen entered a plea of not guilty or guilty at time of arraignment and awaiting further proceedings

M. A. Wall Indianapolis John Fasten Nezro Brewersville Jennings County Easton Albert B. Andersen

Columbian Club Euchre Event Ushers Night of Dancing

The Columbian Club hosted members and friends for euchre with 24 couples attending. After gaming, attendees enjoyed an evening of dancing and a delightful time was reported by all.

The Columbian Club Euchre

Air wing raids Bruges area with Ostend targets hit

Air operations of the Aite wing against the Bruges Osten Zeebrugge district reported this afternoon. Forty aeromane seaplanes bombarded Ostend Middelkerke Zeebrugge with bombs on batteries and gun positions. Bombs targeted transport wagons on Ostend-Chistelles route and the Zeebrugge mole.

Theaite Bruges Osten Zeebrugge Ostend 3. Kerke Zeebrugge Middelkerke Ostend-Chistelles Zeebruuzze

Germans Blocked From Attack in French Raid

Reports say eight French aeroplanes aided naval units by vigorous attacks on the Chistelles aerodrome preventing German machines from cutting off recovery. Official notes say attacks targeted military points, avoiding residential areas. no mention of airmen’s loss, all returning safely. Weather noted as bright and clear with better conditions than last week for raids.

London Zeebrugge Ostend Middelkerke Ghistelles Chistelles

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Basket Ball League Morton Memorial Post Fulton Presbyteriants Lea Seno Presbyterian Wall St Cee Eren Anne Vre Errane Suffrage For Women Mrs. Hill Chestnut ST Miss Government Tle Clark Circuit Court Kate Henley Ford Mattie Ford John Ford James S&s. Keigwin Beatrice Crabtree Wilmer T. Fox Hugh DeWitt Crabtree Thomas H. Stradley Alma Haris Eugene Harris Alphonzo Harris People’s Provi- Jett Association Mary Lynch Frank Zinmester Nancy A. Smith Katie Schrodt John Schrodt H. W. Phipps Chester A. Saunders Charles Saunders Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company Luther A. Williams Louis‘lle & Northern Railway & Lighting Company Catherine Car Ney James George Randolph Chester Lillian Chester Star Today Mitchell Automobile Agency Bond Eczema Leonard & Gibbs ING Company Circuit Court Peition GEO. Kopp Gerard City OF Public Service Commission Reformatory Capt. Wall
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