Jeffersonville Indiana Gateway City facts 1916
Jeffersonville Indiana gateway city narrative details its location on the Ohio River rail links to Indianapolis New Albany and Louisville population figures including 16472 and a combined civic population around 17 000. It highlights waterways port facilities boat yards freight rates labor supply industries such as American Car and Foundry and ships yard activity with 22 manufacturers 300 firms city services and infrastructure notes.
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Clark County
Ohio River
C.C. C
St. L
Indianapolis
New Albany
Charlestown
Louisville
Cincinnati
Evansville
Jeffersonville
Pittsburg
Cairo
Ohio
Southern Railway
Monon
Toursville
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Finois
Pennsylvania
American Car and Foundry Co
U.S. Post Office
Carnegie Library
Indiana State Reformatory
New High School
County Court House
Masonic Orphans Home
U. S. Quartermaster’s
American Cars Foundry Co
Howard Shin Yards Co
Tor Scouts
Chamber of Commerce of
Ohio Falls
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana Mines 100th Anniversary of Statehood at Corydon
The one hundredth anniversary celebration of Indiana’s admission to the Union drew crowds to Corydon and nearby towns. Special trains carried excursionists from New Albany, Jeffersonville, Duncan, Georgetown, and other points. Music came from the Purdue University band and Indiana University, with speeches by Gov Samuel M. Ralston Father John Cavanagh and Merril Moores, grandson of Samuel Merrill.
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Corydon
Indiana
Southern Railway
New Albany
Duncan
Georgetown
Crandall
Corydon Junction
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Monon
Lafayette
Purdue University Band
Tafayette
In- Gana University
Bloomington
Capital Grounds
Samuel M. Ralston
John Cavananzh
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Merril Moores
Congress
Indianapolis
Samuel Merrill
Corvidon
Jeffersonville Parade Boosts City Pride and Participation
A Jeffersonville celebration drew a large crowd as 395 to 400 cars traveled to Corydon to transport young girls who performed in the exercises. The procession passed the grand stand to sustained applause from onlookers, spotlighting the city’s communal effort and spirit.
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Jeffersonville
Corydon
Centennial Pageant Highlights Indiana History in Corydon
Corydon hosted a Centennial pageant with Deis pantomimes and dances by Corydon graded school children and Jeffersonville High School girls. The event featured Merrill Moores and Gov. Ralston addresses, a tree planting, and Governor Ralston remarks, with Purdue Band and Corydon Choral Club performances.
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Indiana
Constitutional Elmtree
Congress
Merrill Moores
Purdue University
Capitol Grounds
William Ridley
Corydon
Gov. Ralston
Jury Awards Seiberling 2 1 2 Thousand in Slapping Suit
Cleveland jury finds Henry W. Co president of Standard Machine slapped Seiberling last November over Pullman room rights. Seiberling sought 25000 damages. verdict after four hours of deliberation. Attorneys consider appeal. case cited incident before Mrs Seiberling and two daughters.
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Cleerland
Ohio
Henry W. Co
Standard Waits Machine Company
Branes Seiberling
Akron
Seiberling
Pullman
Luther Day
Corning
S. H. Tolle
Tree by Wolves Terrifies Duluth Boy on Six Day Ordeal
Oscar Vinord, 14, from Duluth, recounts a six day nightmare after being chased by a moose and pack of wolves. He hid in a tree near Rice Lake with hunter Joseph Storms, surviving with water and shelter before finding the Indian camp where an elder provided clothing.
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Deluth
Minn
Oscar Vinord
Cloquet
Duluth
Joseph Storms
Rice Lake
Storms
Pinard
Tie
Vinard
Judge Freezes Sentence for Old Friend Visit
A Nebraska judge in Omaha accepts a light offense from boyhood friend Frank Randall, easing the case after a nostalgic exchange. The judge recalls shared youth by a rural schoolhouse memory and grants freedom to Randall, remarking on life changes since their youth.
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Omaha
Frank Randal O. Nelson
Foster
Charlie
Randall
Frank
Jude
Wanted Old Fashioned Antiques Advert
Wanted old fashioned articles antiques furniture china bead work pictures and similar items. Good prices paid. Apply at 143 Spring Street.
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Spring St
Adv
Witnesses testify in Brendel murder trial in Circuit Court
Testimony from Thomas McAkeonny Edward Lampida Enstgan McCorany and Joseph Scorses and others described events around the Brendel murder. Prosecution expected to close today as Colvin details say a shotgun shot and a weapon not used by the defendant. Proceedings continue with witnesses and evidence presented as next week’s court actions loom.
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Thomas McAkeonny
Edward Lampida
Enstgan McCorany
Joseph Scorses
Triad
Artray Colyn
Voste
Altternoon
Warren Allison
Gtrotmeys
Brendel
Colvin
Otisco Residents Sue B and O for Train Delay Damages
James Helzer Ivan Zollman Ernest Stricker and T J Johnson sue the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road in Clark Circuit Court claiming they were carried from New Albany on March 11 1916 to Norton Vernon and forced to stay overnight in North Vernon causing loss of time and distress. Filiza Haddox seeks divorce from Louis Haddox alleging danger and financial abuse with a restraining order issued. A trial upheld a divorce judgment for Margaret Brown against William Brown and a motion to amend a complaint was denied in Hartlege v Louisville and Northern Railway and Lighting Co.
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James Helzer
Ivan Zollman
Ernest Stricker
T. J. Johnson
Otisco
Clark
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
New Albany
Norton Vernon
North Vernon
Filiza Haddox
Louis Haddox
Underwood
Monroe Township
Clark County
Louisville
Tvink
Margaret Brown
Wm. Brown
George Hartlege
Louisville & Northern Railway & Lighting Co
Book Made Him Mr Hyde Tagehioh MM F
A man identified by multiple victims as terrorizing young women in Elizabeth is linked to a split persona after reading Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Cross, once an engraver in New York, says his Dr Jekyll side caused lapses while Hyde compelled harm, with months of wandering and fear described before his arrest.
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Dr. Jeks
Mr. Junde
Haverford, Pa
Jekvis
Mr. Hyde
Cross
Mulcahey
Dr. Jekyll
Hyde
Elizabeth
New York City
Kate Andrews Fined for Liquor License Violation
Kate Andrews of Cementville was convicted of selling liquor without a license. She received a $59 fine plus costs and paid the amount with a personal check.
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Kate Andrews
Cementville
Three Die In Series Of Accidents In South Bend
Three people are dead, two dying, and five injured in six crashes within 12 hours in South Bend Indiana. A street car struck an automobile driven by Rigar P. Galbreath killing Mrs Calbreath and fourteen year old Canditoer V Marcaret and injuring Calbreath and Mrs Mary Runvan.
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South
Bend
Ind
Rigar PP. Galbreath
Calbreath
Canditoer V Marcaret
Calbeeth
Mary Runvan
Dream "Greek Stockings" Blue Ribbon Feature
Vita graph Company of America releases the comedy of English life with an all star cast. The director stages humor with action and stage success, but reviewers say the screen version is more effective and entertaining.
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Vitagraph Company of America
New York
Adv
Thanks for the Pony contest support
Harry Reeder expresses gratitude for the help and votes received in the Pony contest at 1211 Spring St. He notes the likelihood of not winning but values the friendship shown by supporters.
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Harry Reeder
Spring St
Will Handle Gold Stamps
The Jefferonville Baking Company announces a new gold stamp issue under local business leaders. Starting Monday, June 5, customers will receive two gold stamps for each special cash bread label, claimed to offer the greatest redemption value and strong backing.
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Jefferonville Baking Company
Louisville
Jeffersonvill
New Albany
GASO-TONIC Claim Promises High Auto Profits
An advertisement from The White Mfg. Co. of Cincinnati offers GASO-TONIC as a mystery motor fuel priced at 3 cents per gallon. It promises carbon elimination and dollar hourly profits with sales guaranteed and warns against imitators.
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White Mfg. Co
Dept
Cincinnati
O.adv
Canton Girls Arrested Over Fake Prescriptions
Two Canton public school girls aged 11 and 12 forged fake prescriptions using the name of Dr. I B Smock to obtain drugs from Belle and Marie Griffiths. Detec tives arrested them and later nabbed Mrs Minnie McBride for conspiring to obtain the drugs. A neighbor's kidnapping report spurred a police response after detectives seized the girls from the McBride residence.
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Canton
Ohio
I. B. Smock
Belle and Marie Griffiths
Minnie McBride
McBride
Hill gift to Eugene Bible University fulfilled conditions
Eugene Bible University in Eugene Oregon reports that the stipulation tied to a $50 000 gift from the late James J Hill requiring $320 000 to be raised by May 31 has been met. President E C Sanderson informed Hill's family of the fulfillment. Hill had set a two year limit with a 60 day extension granted two months ago.
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Eugene. Ore
Eugene Bible University
James J. Hill
Pioneer Railroad
Hill
E. C. Sanderson
University
The Smile and the Power of a Pleasant Countenance
A reflective column extols smiles as a spring rebirth in nature and as a powerful human trait. It highlights a benevolent “Miss Benevolence” who calmly handles abusive complaints at a large institution, using gentleness and consistent cheer to defuse anger.
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Miss Benevolence
Splendid proposition offers hairdressing course in Chicago
Madame Huntingford European Specialist promotes a hot oil scalp treatment course for young ladies with head neck and face care. During summer she will personally teach at half price in principal cities. Offers expert hairdressing manicuring and a pleasant profitable business. Write 1018 Stevens Bldg Chicago.
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Madame Huntingford
Stevens Bidg
Chicago
Church Service Schedule and Themes
The Rev. Arthur H. Keaney presides with morning worship at 1 30 pm on theme A New Idea About Death. Evening service at 7 50 pm on theme Sin Multiples. Wednesday evening worship at 7 20 pm.
Morning sermon on Right and Wrong of Preparedness
First Christian Church schedules a morning subject titled Til Right and Wrong Of Preparedness. In the evening the regular annual Children's Day exercises will be held.
Wisdom From Above at Park M. E. Church
Sunday School starts 9:15 with sermon at 7:24 p m on Wisdom From Above. Junior League at 1:30 Epworth League 6:38. Midweek prayer meeting on Wednesday. Friday night choir rehearses.
St Luke's Reform Church Plans A Sunday Program
Divine services tomorrow at St Luke's Reform Church include Sunday School at 9 30 a m German sermon at 10 26 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m topic The Consecration of Money Evening service at 7 30 p m followed by stereopticon views by C G Cramer superintendent of All Prayer Founding Orphans Home Louisville singing and speaking by home children All are invited Regular monthly meeting of Sunday School officers and teachers Monday night.
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C. G. Cramer
All-Prayer Founding Orphans Home of
Louisville
Maple Street M E Church Service Schedule
Th Rev A G Becker pastor Sunday School 9 15 a m public worship 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m morning sermon The Gospel For This Age evening sermon Little But Mighty public invited all services in English
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A. G. Becker
Advent Christian Church Services and Programs
Sunday School at 8 30. Preaching at 10 30 on patience and its results. Loyal Workers meet at 6 30 with a topic Let Us Draw Near. Leader Noble Collins. Preaching at 7 30 followed by baptism.
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Noble
Morton Memorial M E Church Children Day Service
The Sun day School and church service start at 10 a m with Epworth League at 6 45 p m and preaching at 7 45 p m The evening sermon title is Communion with Self.
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Epworth League
Life From Above and Vision and Vocation Sermons at Wall Street M E Church
The Wall Street M E Church offers a morning sermon Life From Above and an evening address to High School students without a baccalaureate sermon this year. Rev Wylie will discuss Vision and Vocation. Sunday School 9 15 Feepworth League 6 30.
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Wylie
Fepworth
Personal baggage rule upholds liquor transport in state
Charlestown W Va June 3 A Supreme Court of Appeals decision holds common carriers may bring liquor into and move it within the state if properly labeled as personal baggage of passengers. The ruling reversed a lower court that found prohibition prevented transport of liquor as personal property.
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Charlestown
W. Va
Supreme Court of Appeals
Baltimore
Ohio Railroad
For Sale Refrigerator Almost New
Refrigerator nearly new offered for sale at a reasonable price. Inquire at 321 Watt Street for details.
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Watt Street
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