GuardiansHIP suit over McCoombs estate and debt
Clark Circuit Court action brought by Auditor of Clark County against Charles A. McCoombs and his deceased wife Julia McCoombs. They borrowed 1800 dollars on a mortgage of 32 acres on grant 47 to secure loan due in five years with 6 percent interest. McCoombs is under guardianship and Daniel Whipps previously managed affairs. Debt now 2716.05 with interest, inventory values 993.90 led by Citizens Trust Company as executor. Will directs sale to pay claims and costs. An unrelated case, Ora Shuck v. Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Railway, was dismissed for 500 dollars damages after offer of judgment for 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eGorge W. Stoner
Clark County
Clark
Warren B. Allisort
Charles A. McCoombs
McCoombs
Julia McCoombs
Daniel Whipps
MecCoomba
Citizens’ Trust Company
Julius Loufa
Henry Zollinger
Horace E. Hopkins
Whetston
East Chestnut Street
Ora Shuck
Cleveland
Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louls Railway
White House Meat Market Ad Promotes George O Page
George O Page, butcher, operates the White House Meat Market on North Spring Street. His shop is neatly arranged and ready to serve patrons promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Page
White House
North Spring Street
Page
Defense of Miller Starts as Jury Sworn in Salem Murder Case
The State enters the case against Wilbur Miller for the 1914 murder of Grant McCory in Salem. Witness Pal Ray, an inmate from the Reformatory at Bedford, testified after confessing to barn arson linked to the case. Miller’s defense may invoke unwritten law claiming insult to his wife.
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Wilbur Miller
Grant McCory
Salem
Pal Ray
Reformatory
Bedford
McCory
Ales
Berden
Miller
Indiana Reformatory
Columbians Lose to Venoff & Hillen on Local Floor
The Columbians fell 31 to 24 to Venoff & Hillen of Louisville at Spieth's Hall. The game was tight to the end with Columbians missing Eliott and Schnatter who were crippled recently, contributing to the setback.
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Columbians
Venoff & Hillen
Louisville
Spieth’s Hall
Eliott
Schnatter
Subpoenas Prepared for Early February Clark Circuit Trials
Prosecuting Attorney Warren B Allison plans subpoenas for witnesses in cases slated for trial during the first week of the February term of the Clark Circuit Court.
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Warren B Allison
Clark
County Agent Bill Sparks Local Legislative Debate
Indiana Clark County faces a bill allowing county councils to authorize or deny funding for an agricultural agent. The 1918 law required county council money after selection by the County Board of Education, while the new measure proposes a “may” instead of “shall.” The controversy echoes past clashes over salary appropriations and educational board control, with rural residents pressing for steady support of agricultural work.
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Clark County
Indiana
County Board of Education
Education Board
Hutchins
County Council
Order of Sale in Samuel P. Kelly Mortgage Case
An order of sale has been issued in the school fund mortgage case where judgment was awarded two years ago against Samuel P. Kelly for 822.30 on a 600 loan plus 16.95 costs.
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School Fund
Samuel P. Kelly
Death at St. Joseph's Hill
Louis Zeitfogel aged 49 died at 3 am yesterday at his sister Mrs John Graf’s home on St Josephs Hill. Born a helpless cripple he could not walk. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow morning at St Josephs Catholic church.
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Louis Zeitfogel
John Graf
St Joseph’s Hill
St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church
Odorless Dry Cleaning expands with repair branch
The Odorless Dry Cleaning Company at 125 EB Maple Street announces a general repair branch added to its services. Bud Hanks, an expert in cleaning and renovation of clothing hats and garments, serves as manager and guarantees quality results for all orders.
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Maple Street
Bud Hanks
Claim on Notes Filed Against Gilbert Estate
A claim was filed in the Clark Circuit Court by Froman M. Coots and Mrs Sophia Coots as executors of Glover L. Coots estate against the estate of Franklin R. M. Gilbert Jr for a note of $100 and six percent interest from January 31 1911.
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Clark Clicuit
Froman M. Coots
Sophia Coots
Glover L. Coots
Franklin R. M. Gilbert, Jr
Unable to Serve Subpoena in Bennett Divorce Case
Sheriff EH Miller of Harrigan County reports he cannot locate the defendant in the divorce action of Anna Bennett versus Vonnie Bennett. The suit was filed several weeks ago in Clark Circuit Court.
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EH Miller
Harrigan County
Anna Bennett
Vonnie Bennett
Clark
Local High School basketball team to Scottsburg
The local high school basketball team travels to Scottsburg on Saturday to face the Scottsburg High School squad. Scottsburg is known for a strong team, and the visitors must exert their best effort to win.
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Scottsburg
Coasting Accidents Injure Several Youths on Hill
Several young people were injured while coasting in a popular winter sport. Miss L N Gilbert, 18, daughter of Assistant Fire Chief John Gilbert, broke a collarbone when her sled hit a bump and flipped on the Sparks and Missouri avenue hill. Roger Johnson broke a finger in a peculiary fractured way when his sled crashed into a tree and threw both riders. his companion injured her foot on his finger. A young boy, unnamed, suffered a mashed nose and severe bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L'n’an Gilbert
John Gilbert
Sparks
Missouri Avenue
Roger Johnson
Ciry
Quarantine Raised in Scott County But Vaccination Encouraged
The County Health Officer lifted most quarantines across Scott County though cases were mostly slight. He urged residents to vaccinate to protect themselves, noting little worry from the illness in Jeffersonville at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Jeffersonville
Real Estate Transfer Ingram Subdivision Lot 13
Elizabeth Zehm and Carl Zehm convey an undivided interest in lot 13 Ingram's subdivision for a stated consideration of $15 in a real estate record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Zehm
Carl Zehm
Ingram’s
Judge Takes Case Under Advisement in Scottsburg Schools
After a two day hearing in Scott Circuit Court Scottsburg Judge James W Fortune will take under advisement the suit by A A Hines and others seeking to prevent L C Morrison from acting as superintendent of Scottsburg public schools alleging he was not elected by a majority of voters.
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James W. Fortune
Scott
Scottsburg
A. A. Hines
L. C. Morrison
Third entry book opened in 1914 docket system
In use since January 19 1914 the entry issue docket and fee book containing 592 pages has been filed in the office of Circuit Clerk Balard. The third book of the kind has been opened.
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Balard
Lost glasses on Meigs or Court avenue found without chain
Pair of nose glasses found on Meigs or Court avenue with no chain. Finder should call 736 and ask for Earl McNeil to claim a reward.
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Meigs Avenue
Court Avenue
Earl McNeil
Commission Arrives for Wood Township Justice of the Peace
Circuit Clerk Curtis W. Ballard has received the commission of Jasper Nofrey as Justice of the Peace for Wood Township. Nofrey was elected last November but faced a delay in securing the commission due to certification issues.
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Curtis W. Ballard
Jasper Nofrey
Wood Township
Nofrey
Poultry Butter and Eggs Dealers Ad in Indiana
The largest dealers in poultry butter and eggs in Southern Indiana advertise their low prices. William Weber promotes the business and provides a telephone contact.
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Indiana
William Weber
Telephone 93
Garden Club Prize Night at High School Friday
The Back Yard Garden Club will receive prizes at a Civic Improvement League meeting at the High School Friday night. A committee will judge the best gardens and present awards while views of the gardens are shown.
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Civic Improvement League
Port Fulton Schools Remain Closed Over Smallpox
Port Fulton schools stay shut as smallpox spreads with a daughter of Samuédl Leep reported ill. Revival services at Park M. B. Church are halted due to the outbreak and ongoing health concerns.
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Port Fulton
Samuédl Leep
Park M. B. Church
Turkeye Chickens and Geese Dressed to Your Order
Advertisement notes William Weber offers prepared poultry including turkeys chickens and geese on order with telephone contact 93.
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William Weber
Runaway June Featured in The Star Today
Page 5 previews show Runaway June in a Dream Theatre film presentation each Thursday. Public notices advertise daily Star serialization with manager Walker and Dream Theatre collaboration. Subscribers urged to renew. back issues available at the office.
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Dream Theater
Star
Walker
The
Dream
Runaway June Returns Tonight at Dream Theater
The second episode of Runaway June is on the Dream Theater bill this evening. Also featured is In Fear of His Past, shown as part of the program lineup.
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Dream Theater
Dream Theatre Showcases Five Part Cinema Schedule
Patrons may catch a five part showing of a great film from a popular novel at the Dream Theatre. The program includes "Robert Varwick In the Man of the Hour" and the psychological western drama "Northern Lights" with Sunday night matinee offerings and Saturday afternoon matinees to boost weekly entertainment.
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Dream Theatre
Robert Varwick
Handsome Piece of Work Engrossed by Prof Symnes
Prof A N Symnes of the local High School hand copied the resolutions of respect passed by Rosell School teachers in memory of late Charles F Fox former principal. The 16x20 inch white on black engrossed piece took weeks of labor and now hangs in Fox’s former room.
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Symnes
A. N. Symnes
Roselll
Charles F. Fox
Swnes
Pro? Fox
Entertainment Postponed by Hoosier Camp M W A
The Hoosier Camp M W A postpones tonight's entertainment to February 11. Tickets purchased for the original date will be valid for the rescheduled performance.
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Hoosier Camp
Divorce Action Seeks Restraining Order in Cruel Treatment Case
William Kime sues Norrine Kime in Clark Circuit Court claiming eight years of cruel and inhuman treatment. He alleges she drove him from home and seeks an absolute divorce and restraining order to protect her personal property. The suit, filed by Laurant A. Douglass, cites dates from May 22 1897 marriage to January 28 1915 separation and requests $500 in alimony and nursing as her occupation.
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Luiz Dixon
Clark
Thomas C. Dixon
Amony
Laurant A. Douglass
William Kime Sues for Divorce Over Cruel Treatment
William Kime sues Norrine Kime for divorce through Burdette C. Lutz alleging cruel treatment. Married December 4, 1902 and separated December 13, 1914. He cites her violent temper, frequent anger, cursing, abuse and times he was forced to leave home. He lives in Jeffersonville as a common laborer. She is said to be in Indianapolis.
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Wiliam Kime
Burdette C. Lutz
Norrine Kime
Kime
Jeffersonville
Indiianapolis
Weather outlook for Jeffersonville and Indiana ends Friday
The United States Weather Bureau forecast fair and colder tonight with a near zero or lower minimum in Jeffersonville and vicinity. Friday brings fair skies and rising temperatures, while Indiana sees a fair, colder night in the east and a warmer day on Friday.
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United States Weather Bureau
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Cold wave shifts eastward threatening bitter midwinter night
Washington dispatch reports a sweeping cold wave from the Central and Northwest states moving east with subzero temperatures expected in New England New York and Pennsylvania. Forecasters say two branches may form with one hitting New York and the other diving toward the Gulf states Tennessee and Northern Mississippi where readings may fall to 16 to 20 degrees above zero.
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Washington
Central
Northwest States
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Atlantic States
Carolinas
Gulf States
Tennessee
Mississippi
Teachers Examinations Adds New Subjects At January Test
A teachers examination will be held at the High School Building on January 30. New subjects include domestic science agriculture and industrial art the first time teachers must pass exams in these areas. The exam is supervised by S. L. Scott County Superintendent of Schools.
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S. L. Scott
Battle Along 100 Mile Front Grips Galicia
London reports a major clash in Galicia along a 100 mile Carpathian front as Austro German forces shift attack from Central Poland to the south. A victory could cripple Russia’s push into Northern Hungary and alter the eastern campaign with both sides assigning high importance to the outcome.
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London
Carpathian
Galicia
Egypt
Caucass
Carpathians
Poland
Russia
Hungary
French claim uninterrupted successes on January twenty seventh
The War Office announces ongoing French progress on January 27 the anniversary of Emperor William's birth. French authorities estimate German casualties at least 20000 over January 25 to 27 with 6000 at Craonne alone while asserting French losses at 800. Berlin reports victory for German troops in two major Western front engagements and trench advances near Craonne and Upper Alsace.
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War Office
Emperor William
Cracnne
Berlin
Craonne
Upper
Alsace
Twenty Thousand Lest-Germans Suffered Severely Says French Report
Paris reports from the French War Office cite an official account noting January 27, the birthday of Emperor William, as a day of German effort that failed while French forces gained ground. An additional bulletin from Senden states the German cruiser Kolberg was sunk in Sunday’s North Sea battle.
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Paris
William
Germany
Kolberg
North Sea
Admiralty report on British German naval action in North Sea
Vice Admiral Beatty describes a destroyer flotilla attack at about 7:30 a.m. on Sunday against a German force including four battle cruisers and six light cruisers. The ships pursued southeastward with speeds near 28 to 29 knots as long-range gunnery opened at about 17 000 yards and both sides exchanged fire.
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Tendon
Admiralty
David Beatty
North Sea
Sanadron
Lion and Tiger Engage Under Heavy Fire
The Lion and the Tiger moved ahead of their squadron and faced concentrated enemy fire for an extended period, with the Lion suffering notable damage as a result.
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Tlion
Tiger
Lion
Miss Mamie Ames Dies in Louisville Hospital
Miss Mamie Ames of 319 Walnut Street dies at Deaconess Hospital Louisville at 2:30 AM after a three week illness from septic peritonitis. Active in First Presbyterian Church she served as Sunday School assistant organist and Ladies Aid member. Survived by mother Mrs Christina Ames and brother Clarence Amos. father deceased. Funeral at residence tomorrow with Rev. Charles I Trudy officiating and vault burial at Walnut Ridge cemetery.
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Mamie Ames
Wailnut Street
Deaconess Hospital
Louisville
Amos
First Presbyterian Church
Christina Ames
Clarence Amos
George Ames
Howard Shipyards Company
Charles I. Trudy
Presbyterian Church
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
Auditors to issue automobile licenses proposed in Indiana
A bill by Representative Eschbach would have county auditors issue automobile licenses instead of the Secretary of State who currently collects fees by car type. The measure has gained broad support. Senator Thornton also introduced a bill to stop public utilities from overcharging in Indiana compared with other states, citing New Albany vs Louisville rates. The House killed a bill to rearrange Circuit Court districts across Ripley, Jackson, Scott, and Lawrence counties.
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Eschbach
Thornton
New Albany
Electric Light Company
Touisville
House
Ripley
Jackson
Scott
Lawrence
Indiana Reformatory Printing Plan Seeks State Use
The Legislative Visitage Committee report notes a proposal to shift much state printing to the Indiana Reformatory for the next two fiscal years. Superintendent D. C. Peyton is hopeful the plan will materialize, offering skilled employment to inmates and potential savings for the state.
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Legislative
Indiana Reformatory
D. C. Peyton
Naval clash near Lion with German destroyers
The engagement saw a German flotilla attacking from the starboard of Lions. A lucky shot damaged a feed tank and halted a port engine around 11 o clock. Submarines appeared on the starboard bow while Bluecher grew critical and Indomitable moved in to finish her.
Battle action report recalls sinking of Buecher and heavy damage
The squadron attacked the rear of the enemy as the Tion led a northwest escape with one engine. The Lion’s feet tank took damage, depriving a hoped victory, and enemy submarines forced an early break. The Buecher was sunk and two other battle cruisers burned and damaged. German prisoners claimed the Kolberg was sunk by over salvos from the squadron.
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Tion
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Stes
C. A. McCcombs
Julius Louis
ST. Joseph’s Hill
Lillian Gilbert
N&w
George Randolph Chester
Lillian Chester
Star Today
Lula Dixon
Thomas Dixon
William Kime
William Kime Sues
Weather Report
Miss Ames
Louis
Beatty
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