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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

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Gummed stickers offered at the Star Office

Gummed stickers of the above can be had at the Star Office for 20 cents per 100.

Star Office

Indiana celebrants decorate town for first state capitol event

Jeffersonville residents expected to attend a Caengon relocation celebration. Arrangements listed by officials include banquets and speeches with public viewing along a main street. The event marks Corydon as the first capital. Proceedings signed by Dr. Mo ODannon of the Indiana Historical Commission and set to open Friday.

CaesGon Miles Heen Porkin Ehabpnin Inmdianapole John J. Whisk Inepetar Indianapolis Goiessistant Budidinz Apolis Arty Bretz Spectar Dste Corydon Hous Mo Odannon Intana Dlistorical Commission Fk. Mayo Dm Elas Cose Iday

Corydon Prepares For Centenary Entertainment Visitors

Traffic plans from adjoining counties aim to prevent confusion as visitors arrive for the Corydon centennial events. The Indiana Historical Commission and distinguished guests have invited James Whitcomb Riley, with organizers hoping he can attend.

Countes Corydon James Whitcomb Riley Kitt Indiana Historical of Memias Commission

Cut This Out. Money Awaiting With Mail-In Offer

An old newspaper promo urges readers to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive trial packages. The offer includes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for back and kidney troubles, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley Ben Doolittle

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Promises Quick Pain Relief

Frank Moseltzy of Moore's Hill Indiana reports constant side and back pains from kidney weakness. He says Foley Kidney Pills gave great relief after the first doses and within 48 hours all pain disappeared. Also marketed for rheumatism backache swollen joints and stiff muscles. Ends by urging readers to try Foley Kidney Pills for sleep disturbing bladder ailments. BEN DOOLITTLE.

Frank Moseltzy Moore's Hill Ind Ben Doolittle Adv

Court action pending in embezzlement case

No action was taken in the circuit court today by Prosecuting Attorney Allison in the case of Cass Traldwin B. Co telegraph operator at Charlestown who is charged with embezzlement. Information, however, will be filed against J in Charlestown.

Allison Cass Traldwin B. & Co Charlestown

Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip Meeting at St Luke's

The monthly meeting of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip at St Luke's German Reformed Church will be held this evening. All members are urged to be present.

Co Proterhood Andrew & Philip St. Luke’s

Republicans poised for aggressive push in 65th Congress

A political comment predicts a vigorous GOP campaign in the House to spotlight Democratic errors as Republicans seek to gain control of the 65th Congress. The piece notes potential swings in 34 Democratic districts and discusses reactions to recent national security and diplomacy debates.

Gossin House Congress Woolson Virginia G&g CO. Po Brown Bowers Tower House Towers

Confessions in Auto Theft Ring Reveal Chicago Central Links

Police reveal that four men arrested for stealing automobiles confessed to running a nationwide ring with a Chicago base. L A Whitehead and three brothers admitted the operation, with Coleuvo described as distribution hub and buyers contacted via ads seeking secondhand cars. Machines valued at about 30,000 pounds were seized. more stolen autos valued at 7000 dollars may surface.

Ichas Wee Collins L. A. Whitehead Ro E. W. Hoan Chester Whitehead Standestome Company Birmingham Ala Coleuvo

Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Relief From Digestive Ailments

A vintage advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a remedy for bilious headaches indigestion and related stomach bloating gas and foul breath. It cites a Smyrna Georgia customer testimonial praising the product as the best they have used and recommends taking one tablet this evening for morning relief.

W. B. Vandergrift Smyrna Ben Doolittle Adv

How to Get Rid of a Cold in Summer

Advertisement recounts a summer cold cure anecdote praising Foley's Honey and Tar from user Ben Doo Little. It claims rapid relief after first dose and complete cure after two days, plus general endorsements for children. Also includes a rental ad for a barber shop at 305 West Sixth Street near Michigan Avenue.

C. E. Summers Ned Foley Ben Doo Little Adv Sixth Street Michigan Avenue E Sixth Street D. W. Worrell

Mrs Alben Passes Away After Illness in City

Mrs. Matilia Alben wife of Tiuso Alben longtime city resident and former City Clerk of Jeffersonville died at 621 Indiana avenue after a prolonged illness. A native of New York City born October 25 1846 she moved to Jeffersonville as a child and remained here. Survived by daughters Emily and Louise Alben a son Charles Alben three brothers Prof Alvin E Voit Otto Voit Alfred Voit and a sister Adeline Voit funeral 2:30 pm from her residence with Rev F E Lahr and Rev Arthur Hale Keeney officiating interment in Eastern Cemetery.

Matilia Alben Ze Alben Indiana Avenue Alben New York City Stephen Voit Jeffersonville Ter Tiuso Alben Emily Louise Alben Charles Alben Alvin E. Voit Otto Voit Alfred Voit San Francisco California Adeline Voit St. Luke's F. E. Lahr St. Luke's German Reformed Church Arthur Hale Keeney First Presbyterian Church

Centenn ial Celebration Fund Contributions Reported

The Jeffersonville Finance Committee reports further donations amounting to 164.00 toward the August Centennial celebration. Donors include Qyden Shoe Company 3.00 G. A. Schimpff 0.00 Dr J F Baldwin 3.00 and others, while total prior contributions reach 136.00. The committee urges broader public voluntary support to cover expenses.

Qyden Shoe Company G. A. Schimpff O J. Lida Src Ravere Vie Guece Ds Sd OM. Rose E. Eee W. C. Poindexter Gasus Seale Neoy Dr. J. FE. Baldwin Robert Dawes Paar Jeffersonville

May arrests report shows 56 cases by city police

The May tally from Chief A Wall lists 56 arrests across intoxication 25 profanity 3 vagrancy 6 petit larceny 2 assault and battery 7 riot 3 burglary 1 carrying concealed weapons 3 defrauding board bill 1 grand larceny 1 cruelty to animals 1 assault and battery with intent 1 provoke 2. After trial 26 jailed 16 sentences suspended 1 held to Circuit Court 1 indefinitely continued 1 dismissed 9 fines stayed.

A. Wall

Epworth League Cabinet Officers Meet at Wall St M E Church

The Cabinet officers of the Epworth League at Wall Street M E Church will hold a business meeting at 7:30 this evening.

Epworth League Wall St. M. E

Weather Report for Jeffersonville and Vicinity

Showers and thunderstorms likely tonight and Friday with a warmer night followed by higher temperatures. Rain chances remain elevated across Jeffersonville and surrounding areas as a front passes.

Jeffersonville

Convention Program Seeks Seats at Republican National Meeting

Chicago May 31 Members of the Republican national committee will meet in the Coliseum at 10 30 am to hear forty contests on the right of sixty two delegates to sit in the convention The committee will hold daily sessions and aims to finish by Saturday so the temporary roll can be prepared by Secretary James Reynolds of the national committee.

Chicago Republican National Committee James ~. Reynolds National Committee

Convention delegates dispute and plans approved

Four years ago nearly half the convention delegates were in dispute and the national committee sat over three weeks to decide the contest. This time most contests are in Southern states and are not expected to affect presidential candidates. Final convention plans were approved by the subcommittee of the national committee.

National Committee Committee On Arrangement

Subcommittee Approves Program for First Two Convention Days

The subcommittee approved the program for the convention’s opening sessions. It outlines the schedule and activities planned for the first two days, signaling readiness for the broader gathering.

Convention Opens with Republican Leaders at City Coliseum

Convention called to order at 11 a m by Charles D Hillies of New York chairing the Republican national committee Prayer by Rev John Timothy Stone of Chicago Readings and addresses follow with James B Reynolds of Massachusetts secretary Election of temporary chairman and officers Committees on credentials permanent organization rules and order of business and resolutions to be chosen A meeting of credentials committee to follow the first session at the national committee rooms Coliseum annex Notice of meeting places to be announced later

Charles D. Hillies New York Republican National Committee John Timothy Stone Chicago James B. Reynolds Massachusetts National Committee Coliseum Annex Francis E. Kelley Committee On Credentials Committee The Con

Convention Proceedings Outline at National Gathering

The document records the sequence of actions at a convention with a temporary chairman leading opening ceremonies. It covers credentials, permanent organization, rules, platform adoption, and nominating actions for President and Vice President, plus formation of committees and national committee elections.

Waterslide Tragedy Drowns Two Girls at Pine Creek

In Waterville Pennsylvania on Decoration Day two girls drown when a rowing boat capsizes on Pine Creek. Elizabeth Gamble 15 daughter of John Gamble Jersey Shore and Mabel Nichols 12 daughter of Frank Nichols Jersey Shore were unable to swim and were hampered by their skirts as the boat overturned. Nichols girl body recovered that night.

Williamsport Penn Waterville Eliabeth Gamble John Gamble Jersey Shore Mabel Nichols Frank Nichols Pine Creek Gamble Nichols

Jury Selection Delayed as Jurors Excused in Brendel Murder Case

Dozens of potential jurors were excused yesterday slowing the Brendel murder trial. Sheriff difficulties followed as both sides frequently objected to jurors. Opening statements by Warren B. Allison are expected once the panel is completed.

Alonzo Brendel Warren B. Allison

Shackleton Party Safe After Endurance Wreck

London June 1 Sir Ernest Shackleton and his transantarctic party are safe. The Endurance was crushed in the Waddell Sea. 22 men remained in a perilous ice shelter as rescue efforts continued from South Georgia and Elephant Island.

London Sir Ernest Shackleton Endurance Caddell Sea Sir Ernest Port Stanley Falkland Islands Waddell Sea Elephant Islan South Georgia

May marriage licenses issued in circuit clerk office

During May 162 marriage licenses were issued by the office of Circuit Clerk Ernest E. Jacobs, compared with 145 in the same period last year.

Ernest E. Jacobs

Heavy Mortgage Filed On Monon Railroad Property

A mortgage for fourty million dollars on all property of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company known as the Monon in Indiana, runs through western Clark County. It is filed in the office of County Recorder Clifford Allhands and covers fifty year gold bonds due May 1 1966. The Guaranty Trust Company of New York and William S. Taylor serve as trustees.

Monon Railroad Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company The Monon Indiana Clark County Clifford Allhands Guaranty Trust Company of New York William S. Taylor B. & O. Railroad

Vision and Vocation Sermon at Wall Street M E Church

The Wall Street M E Church observes High School night next Sunday with Rev. William H. Wylie delivering the sermon titled Vision and Vocation. The event marks a chance for students to hear a focus on future paths.

Wall Street M. EB William H. Wylie

Circuit Court Sees Divorce Suit and Counter Claims

Mary E. Canter of Utica seeks a renal separation from Bart Canter alleging failure to provide and abuse during marriage begun July 20, 1911. She asks the court to grant divorce while counter claims arise in the O’Connell traction case with a foreclosure credit dispute and unpaid judgment details.

Mary E. Canter Utica Circuit Court Bart Canter Francis B Margaret O'Connell Toursvile & Southern Indiana Traction Company J. Hamilton Duffy Port Fulton Charely Toph Weaver Tomis Dold Eliabeth Sparks Fortune James Freeman Hiram Treswell Boswell Freeman Summerville Margaret Reilly Willem Wenning Virei Catherine Shadburn John P. Reilly

Notice of Renewal Liquor License Application in Jeffersonville

Notice to the citizens of Jeffersonville Township Clark County Indiana that I will apply to the Clark County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell spiritous malt and intoxicating liquors for on premise consumption at No 11 Spring Street Jeffersonville front room 18 by 3 to be used between Market and Front streets. I am a male over 21 a U S citizen and have resided in Indiana Jeffersonville township Clark County one year and in Jeffersonville city six months as a qualified voter.

Jeffersonville Jeffersonville Township Clark County State of Indiana Board of Commissioners Heruse Jefesonville Cirk Towit Spring Street Market United States

Real estate transfer at West Chestnut Street

Katherine Jewett Bohon and Thomas Bohon convey part of lots 141 and 142 on West Chestnut Street to Citizens Trust Company for a stated consideration of $1, with stamps showing a value of $2,000.

Katherine Jewett Bohon Thomas Bohon Citizens Trust Company West Chestnut Street

Change of venue sought in Clark County murder case

An affidavit for change of venue was filed in Floyd Circuit Court on behalf of Edward Perry connected to the murder of Mrs. Brookbank, arguing Perry cannot get a fair trial in Clark County. The judge granted the motion and the case moves to New Albany for trial in the Floyd Circuit Court.

Edward Erry Clark County Keene Ny Judea Forturs New Albany Flord

United States vows no pullout from Mexico amid border tensions

Washington states no withdrawal while Carranza controls the situation to protect the border. A formal reply may take a week or ten days. Langhorne’s units reportedly crossed 26 miles into Mexico chasing Boquillas raiders with no Carranza response. The Mexican embassy circulated the note to other capitals and a protest by eighty four American oil operators was to be filed with Carranza officials.

Washington Mexico State Department Latin America United States Europe Majero Langhorne Carranza Dawson Tampico

War Department seeks clearer status of Carranza troops

The War Department moves to obtain definite information on Carranza detachments in Chihuahua. General Funston is asked to outline the situation based on his latest intelligence. No anxiety is expressed for General Pershing's columns, but officials demand precise updates on movements.

War Department Carranza Chihuahua Funston Pershing

Refrigerator For Sale Near Watt Street

For sale a nearly new family size refrigerator. Reasonable price offered. Inquire at 321 Watt Street. Advertisement dated July 1.

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