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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

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Louisville Dentist Marries Mrs Jessie Peck in Surprise Ceremony

Dr Merritt FE Peck popular Louisville dentist wed Mrs Jessie Elizabeth Haffler of Prospect Kentucky yesterday. The ceremony occurred at Rev WN Binney’s home with no attendants. The couple then left for Indianapolis before settling at the Hotel Henry Watterson in Louisville.

Merritt FE. Peck Jessie Elizabeth Haffler Prospect Ky Peck Touisville E. C. Hume Louisville Dental College W.N. Binney Broadway Christian Church Prospect Jessie E. Peacock Watterson

Wage Earners Bare the Burden of Income Tax

Leslie's Weekly notes income tax collections for the current year will exceed last year's by about 26 million dollars with total receipts near 10.6 billion. It argues the tax falls on wage earners and consumers despite intended wealthier-class focus, and that prices rise to cover operating costs when wages rise in sectors like coal. It links tariffs to government support and employment gains.

Leslie United States

Argufiers Debating Society Banquet Set for June 5

The Argufiers Debating Society of the High School will hold its annual banquet on June 5. Mrs. Madeline Wallace, sister of Sheriff William Long, is in a serious condition at home in Charlestown Township at age 66, and her prognosis is grave.

Argufiers Debating Society Madeline ‘“Allace William Wallace Charlestown Wm Long

Corydon Centennial Celebrations Highlight Local Drill Team

Fifty high school girls under Miss Lena Board perform dances and drills at Corydon for the State centennial events. Jeffersonville sends a large delegation to observe with Gov. Ralston and speakers from Notre Dame and Purdue scheduled. Indiana University orchestra and Purdue band provide music as Corydon hosts today and tomorrow activities.

Jeffersonville Corydon Lena Board Indiana Pioneers Indiana Wood Nymphs James H. Scott John Coll Emmett Taylor Miss Board Governe Ralston Father Cavanaugh Notre Dame University Merrill Morres Charles Warren Fairbanks Frank Dailey Russell B. Harrison Indiana University Purdue University Ralston D. C. Peyton Walker Indiana Reformatory New Albany Spier Spencer Yellow Jackets Wilson BR. Cook Corrydon

Luncheon Honors Mrs Mead Before Fort Leavenworth Departure

Mrs Thomas F McNaughton hosted a luncheon at West Market Street for Mrs Caroline Mead who will soon depart for Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Guests included Mesdames Caroline Mead Thomas Mullen C G Prather Robert Hatton Edward Koch Homer Bottorff James Garnett and John Ryan. Mrs James Mullen previously entertained and Mrs Thomas Mullen will host again this afternoon.

Thomas F. McNaughton West Market Street Caroline Mead Fort Leavenworth Kansas Thomas Mullen C. G. Prather Robert Hatton Edward Koch Homer Bottorff James Garnett John Ryan James Mullen Mrs. Mead

Indiana National Guard Company M Mustering Out

Official announcement notes the mustering out of Company M, Second Regiment, Indiana National Guard. One of the last Southern Indiana units to be disbanded. failed to muster full quota led to disbandment.

Indiana National Guard

Jen sonville High School Graduates in Large Commencement

The Jen sonville High School class of this year will receive diplomas at the annual commencement held at the K P Armory. The graduating class list includes Gertrude Antz Lucy Baird Juretta Bamber lone Butterff Glenn Burtt Ethel Cottrill Anna Cogswell Ernest Collier Marcella Coll Esther Covert Rutledge Crooker Winifred Crocker Marie Davenport Nancy lee Davis Marie Deipel John Driscoll Herbert Doughert Charles Durgee James Ehringer Jessie Elliott Raymond Wazgon Lawrence William Cecilia Young John Enlow len Finnegan Anna Goss Minnie Smith Floyd Grosbach Vada Jones Mildred Tyauss Ruth Hopkins Matilda Kaelin Holland Lacy Hortense Meser Helen Morris Pearl Moser Freda Rinke Eleanor Rose Edith Schimpff mest Schowe Lucille Seitz Raymond Stoner Conway Swartz Louise Weaver Keith Williams Edwin Zuerner.

John Driscoll Herbert Doughert Charles Durgee James Ehringer Jessie Elliott Raymond Wazgon Lawrence William Cecilia Young Floyd Grosbach Vada Jones Mildred Tyauss Ruth Hopkins Matilda Kaelin Holland Lacy Hortense Meser Helen Morris Pearl Moser Freda Rinke Eleanor Rose Edith Schimpff Mest Schowe

Argufiers Plan Week of School Closer Events

Closing week activities unfold with a banquet Monday night June 5, Junior Senior race Tuesday, all day Senior Class picnic Wednesday at Myers Grove or Bald Knobs, Thursday commencement at the Armory, Friday June 9 school picnic at Fern Grove on Queen City, and Saturday Alumni meeting to receive graduates.

Argufiers Myers’ Grove Bald Knobs Armory Fern Grove Queen City

Lima girl recounts healing at shrine visit

Kathleen Daugherty 21, long invalid, walked nearly a mile after kneeling at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey. Crowds in Lima urged belief in her cure as she returned home able to see clearly and move without a chair. The shrine attracts pilgrims each May and August.

Lima Ohio Kathleen Daugherty Our Lady of Consolation Carey

Miss Mackey Scripps marries at San Diego court

Miss Mackey Scripps, 18, daughter of E. W. Scripps, reportedly fled to Thomas Meredith Meanley and obtained a marriage license at the San Diego courthouse before vanishing. Rev Charles L Barnes would not confirm the ceremony at St Pauls Episcopal Church. Brothers say they know nothing of a wedding.

San Diego Cal Mackey Scripps E. W. Scripps Miramar Thomas Meredith Meanley Scripps Fanita Ranch Charles L. Barnes St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Dinky Trains Ordered to Run New Albany Ohio Falls

Indiana Public Service Commission orders Pennsylvania Railway Company to continue Dinky train service between New Albany and Ohio Falls, with three hourly trains to Louisville and return, after a petition questioned PSC jurisdiction. Decision states PSC lacks jurisdiction over some routes but must require continuation of the New Albany to Ohio Falls service.

Indiana Public Service Commission Pennsylvania Railway Company New Albany Ohio Falls Indiana Pennsylvania Bridge Loursville State Public Service Commission Louisville

Training the Insane Through Handicrafts at Blockley

At Philadelphia General Hospital Blockley a new handicrafts program for insane patients, supervised by Miss M. Turner and Miss S. Lillian Clayton, is highlighted. An association supports regular instruction, with a patient work sale at 115 South Thirteenth Street to fund ongoing activities and monthly balls, showcasing crafts from embroidery to basketry.

Philadelphia Philadelphia General Hospital Brockley M. &. Turner Association For the Employment of the Insane South Thirteenth Street S. Lillian Clayton Blockley

Trial opens in Utica murder case against Brendel

After a three day selection, a jury is seated for the State versus Brendel charged with murder in the killing of John Case near Utica. Prosecution contends Case was shot without danger. defense argues Brendel acted on a belief of danger. Witnesses describe wounds and scene. a map of the shooting is planned.

Bett Sides Alonco John Case Utica Warren Rooplison Caull Stantine George C. Kopp Brendel Froman Cates Francis W. Johnson X Utica Cese Jam Lancastar Grenville PR John Wenner Oscar Terex Wittare Wiliam Youre Hlendricks al Leally Prous Silver Creek Eye Henryville Tiiwa Diels Oislon Preaiis Phetsz Lottom Joe Hall Rar Sweeney Robert Dr. Abrams Hall Case Sweeney Brendel Hal Ane Brendeb Hurkap Waly Sweeney Enido Fit Prendel Toady Sonet Utea PLC TeMeerson- Me Jedersonville

Spare the Rod or Spoil the Child

In the June Woman's Home Companion a writer argues corporal punishment should be rare. Child-study experts say it brutalizes a child, so when necessary it should be administered carefully. Other punishments are likely more effective for behavior and character. Parents should be merciful in their punishments.

June Woman's Home Companion

Death in Missouri Notice of Aunt Mrs Anna Gorman

Mrs Jesse McKinley of Glenwood Park was informed of the death of her aunt Mrs Anna Gorman widow of John Gorman at Wakenda Missouri. Mrs Gorman aged eighty was a former resident of Washington county and had been connected with Adams Express through her husband.

Jesse McKinley Glenwood Park Adams Express Anna Gorman John Gorman Wakenda

Release and Suspended Sentences Shaped by Judge Fortune

Judge James W. Fortune suspended the two to seven year sentences for Frank Zimmerman and two other youths, allowing deferment for child support arrears and permitting return to Otisco. The decision also spared Andrew Foster Jr. and Walter Crosby from full confinement, ordering monthly parole reports instead.

Michigan City Frank Zimmerman Oreton Township James W. Fortune Lon Zimmerman Seri Sree Ocnd Hm Ra Otisco Tale Fortune Andrew Foster, Jr Walter Crosby Indiana Reformatory

Two Die in Mishawaka Car Crash Into Streetcar Tragedy

Mishawaka Indiana June 1 Mrs L M Goeibbreth age 88 and her daughter Lula 4 were killed when their touring car crashed into a South Bend Mishawaka streetcar Wednesday night. Husband L P Gailbreth driver was found unconscious and possibly fatally injured. Mrs M Annie Gailbreth 61 of Walkerville Michigan, mother of the driver, suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized not expected to live.

Mishawaka Ind L. M. Goeibbreth South Pvoend Lula Beau South Bend L. P. Gailbreth Tie Gailbreth M. Annie Walkerville Mich

Germans claim victory in decisive action at sea

Berlin reports the German High Seas fleet clashed with a British force on May 31. It says British ships including Warspite Queen Mary and Indefatigable were destroyed, with several other vessels sunk or damaged. The German cruiser Wiesbaden was lost and Pommern sunk by torpedo. Fate of Fraunland unknown. German fleet returned to port June 1.

Berlin War Sprite Marlborough

Presbyterians Travel to Worthington for Saturday Game

The Presbyterian Sunday School baseball team will go to Worthington Kentucky on Saturday to play the Worthington team. Locals will meet in Louisville and ride to Worthington by car and return the same way. Worthington is considered one of the best suburban teams and comes after wins over Shepherdsville and Mackin Council.

Presbyterian Worthington Louisville Shepherdsville Mackin Council

County Board of Review Sets Annual Session at Courthouse

County Board of Review will meet next Monday at the courthouse to hear appeals from assessments made by township assessors during the listing period which ended two weeks ago.

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Saving for Children Builds Habits and Wealth Across Generations

A father instructs on budgeting for present needs and future security, urging parental cooperation to teach thrift. A merchant funds each child’s future with yearly dollar deposits, growing to 306.16 by age twenty one, inspiring kids to save and even gift early.

Theodore Roosevelt Willden Niwacays

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Jeffersonville-Clark CO Star Office Hlaifler Miss Jessie Peacock Prospect, Kentucky Lena Ft. Leavenworth, Kas Jensonville High School K. of P. Armory Gertrude Antz Lucy Baird Juretta Bamber Glenn Burtt Ethel Cottrill Anna Cogswell Ernest Collier Marcella Coll Esther Covert Rutledge Crooker Winifred Crocker Marie Davenport Nancy Lee Davis Marie Deipel John Enlow Len Finnegan Anna Goss Minnie Smith Lucille Seitz Raymond Stoner Conway Swartz Louise Weaver Keith Williams Edwin Zuerner W. Scripps. E Pennsylvania Company Circuit Court Cogts Missouri Limmerman Released Reformatory Cothers Into Reetcar Ciaim Presbyterians Board OF Review
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