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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1916

Page

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Gummed Stickers Available At The Star Office

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

Star Office

Statistical farming report lists crops, livestock values

Anon submits a detailed tally from the twelve township assessors led by Erasmus T. Sage. The report lists acres and outputs for wheat corn oats rye barley potatoes onions fruit tomatoes and more with totals for livestock value, milk, cream, cattle hogs sheep and poultry, concluding with overall assets and 192,555 in value.

Anon Erasmus T. Sage Timothy Nay Hutter Hood

Large berry yield prompts strong shipments from Ford district

The Ford district reports a large strawberry yield and a peak season with heavy outbound shipping. Two carloads left the district last night on the Monon line, and five cars were sent on a special. Additional shipments included three Adams Express carloads to Indianapolis and other Northern Indiana points, plus three Interurban Express carloads via the Indianapolis and Louisville line. Each car carried seven crates of six gallons, totaling about 45 0500 gallons.

Ford Porden Monon Adams Express Company Pennsylvania Indianapolis Indiana Interurban Xpress Company Indianapolis & Louisville Electric Line

Funeral of Utica Infant Wallism Tall

The funeral of Wallism Tall one year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Halhi of Utica occurred Sunday afternoon in Utica after the child died of whooping cough.

Wallism Tall Joseph Halhi Utica

Freshmen lead early week drills as high school events loom

Chicago dispatch outlines a busy week at Last School as freshmen run morning calisthenics and set the pace for four days of activities across grades. Seniors plan picnics and commencements while the Discussion League hosts a banquet and junior-senior receptions unfold ahead of Thursday night graduation.

Emery

Police Court Handles Assault Cases On Rail Line

William Rusty Carter was fined five pounds and costs for assaulting Rome Smith this morning. James Brooks was fined for assaulting James Allen. The incident occurred late Saturday night on the railroad tracks north of the city. Allen was arrested near the river front.

Willam Carter Rome Smith James Brooks Charee James Alen Allen River Front

Redpath Chautauqua at Glenwood Park Offers Record 16 Day Program

The Redpath Chautauqua Bureau led by T E Crawford will stage a 16 day program at Glenwood Park from July and 23. Acts include Madam Janx Classen Pay of the Chicago Grand Opera Company assisted by Pierre Vernotte and Marcee Chaviler, with Alice Nielson and Miss Myrna Sharlon. Frank Kyl and his band from San Francisco headline Exposition White Hussars and other groups. The event promises the largest and most varied program yet at Glenwood Chautauqua.

Redpath Chautauqua Bureau T. E. Crawford Wll Glenwood Park Chautauqua Janx Classen Chicago Grand Opera Company Pierre Vernotte Marcee Chaviler Chicago Grand Opera Co Alice Nielson Prima Donna and Company Myrna Sharlon Metha Frank Kyl San Francisco Cal The White Hussars Banes Co Kellarney Giris George H. Bradford Eriest Herald Banes Glenwood Chautaiqua

Death Near Memphis Claims Samuel Rose at 68

Samuel TD Rose aged 68 died Monday morning at the residence of Jesse Uhi near Memphis. Born August 26 1847 in Adair County Kentucky to Samuel and Elizabeth James Rose Ir. He had suffered from kidney Bright's disease and long illness. Interment will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery tomorrow afternoon.

Samuel TD. Rose Jesse Uhi Memphis Adair County Samuel and Elizabeth James Rose Rose Kime Bright Walnet Ridge

License enforcement for motorists by police order

Automobilists must secure a license or face prosecution under an order issued by the Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners. Officers are ordered to file complaints for violations. A heavy penalty awaits those who fail to obtain a license.

Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners

Sale of abandoned schools proposed in township

A petition circulates seeking Charles W. White to sell three abandoned school buildings. Fences at Asbury on the Middle root and at Cementville are named. Cementville and Asbury pupils would attend McCulloch's, while Middle Bend students go to Tangramville.

Charles W. White Asbury Middle Root Cementville McCulloch's Tangramville

Indiana boosters assign states to men with local ties

The assignment lists many Hoosier leaders chosen to mobilize delegates by personal connections. Alabama goes to James A. Hemenway. Arkansas to Charles A. Beoxwalter. California to Clarence Bicknell. Colorado to A. G Cavins, with Shideler covering Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Additional coordinators include Stilwell, Goodrica, Hays, Joss, New, Irwin,ockwood, Sims, Waison, VanFleet, Lynch, Hott, Toner, Merrie, Henderson, Marshall and others coordinating Florida and other states.

Indiana Alabama James A. Hemenway R. G. Miller Bloomington Arizona Charles A. Beoxwalter Indianapolis Arkansas Clarence Bicknell Fort Wayne Calfornia Colorado A. G Cavins G .A. Ti. Shideler Marion Fairbanks Maine New Hampshire Cit William S. McCurdy Biacusville T.laware E. W. Bowen

Indianians Assigned to Work for the Fairbanks Hoon

A large number of Indianians have been assigned to work for the Fairbanks hoom with many in various capacities. Ele Stansbury of

The Fairbanks Hoom Ele Stansbury

Citizens petition against further road building to county officials

Remonstrances circulated opposing more roads as petitions filed with the county commission. Names signed protest while Taxpayers League members lobby for reform in city government and taxation. A speaker sought for a future meeting and a letter from Ross Lockridge supported the local organzation. Next Taxpayers League meeting set for Wednesday at Odd Fellows Trail Market and Wall streets.

Robert Wirk Peter Nauchanud Samuel E Gray Monty IV Sesson MX Names Onv Prato Ovo Pheow Th MePherson Ross Lockridge Citizens Tenure of Indiana Toenrides Heart Uyan Taxpayers League Odd Fellows Trail Market Wall Streets

Concert at Glenwood Park Delightful Sunday Night

A large audience enjoyed Dresers Concert Bard at Glenwood Park Sunday night. The event drew praise for the park improvements and the management aims to please the public. Officials hinted the concert series would continue weekly with next Sunday's program to be announced.

Dresers Glenwood Park Preyer Drevyers Gienweol Park Pirnie Park

Inquests Reported By Circuit Clerk In May

Coroner reports filed in Circuit Clerk Ernest Mc Jacobs office show three deaths in Charlestown township and two further fatalities in the region. Delia McDonald burned at her parents home. Jessie Wiser killed at the Pennsylvania office. Charles Stoltz 85 found dead in an Ohio River car. Adam Rup 64 died by his own hand in Simary. The three last-named deaths occurred on three successive days.

Corvener Foomen AL Coots Ernest Mc Jacobs Delia McDonald Dea H Charlestown Township Jessie Wiser Pennsylvania Charles D. Stoltz Ohio Adam Ruph Aley Simary Charlestown

Indiana Delegates Refit Fairbanks Headquarters Rooms

The Indiana delegation reshapes the Fairbanks campaign suite at the Congress Hotel. Portraits of Fairbanks and President Morrison are displayed as leaders vow to elevate standards and remove low quality publicity from the space.

Williemsepart Coyns Assisn R. Harry Mmos Ditianan Jolooette Fairbanks Indiana Truty Congress Hotel M’chizan Avenue Morrison Harrison Fairbank

Clark Circuit Court Hearings Delay Brendel Murder Trial

Guardian W H Bottorff files current accounting for Ira Bottoroff and shows a balance of 2l.60. Dr James B Stalker seeks guardianship for Charles H Stalker. other cases include Maria Early v Metropolitan Life and State ex rel Board vs National Surety Company over highway improvements. divorce judge Fortunes finds for Margaret Brown, restoring her maiden name Kelleher, after cruelty claims.

Ethel McMillen Herbert McMillen Emeline Malone Joseph Turner Clark Bath Brendel Wol Bottorff Ira Bottoroff Circe Clark Circuit James B. Stalker Charles H. Stalker Charles F. Fisher Joseph H. Warder Maria Early Metropeliian Life Insurance Company Board of County Commissioners National Surety Company New York Charlestown Lexington Wearrville Chas. F. Fitch & Company C. R., Miner Sons & Company Fitch Empire State Surety Company James W. Fortune Margaret Brown William Brown Margaret Kelleher Brown Fonisville James S. Keigwin Mtrs

Crosby in Toils Again for Theft and Copper Wire

Walter Crosby, a young Black man, drew a suspended one to eight year sentence last Thursday for stealing a bicycle from George Aldridge Jr. He was later arrested in New Albany for allegedly stealing a large amount of copper wire, with several dollars in his possession. Crosby was returned to Clark County Jail by Sheriff William Long. Local court attaches doubt Crosby’s mental fitness and whether the Reformatory sentence will be enforced.

Walter Crosby Indian R Reformatory James W. Fortune George Aldridge, Jr Mer New Albany Crossy Clark County Wiliam Long Reformatory Crosby Opnion

Liquor Licenses Granted by County Board

The Board of County Commissioners at their monthly session granted renewals of liquor licenses to Stephen Freund Edward Stauss Jacob Patrick and John Mullen.

Board of County Commissioners Stephen Freund Edward Stauss Jacob Patrick John Mullen

Brendel Murder Trial Adjourns At Noon For Judge Zenor Funeral

The Indiana State case against Alonzo Brendel resumed after a Saturday Sunday adjournment. Emma Colvin testified that Case was unarmed when Brendel shot. John Dooley described Brendel rushing home after leaving the store. The court paused for Judge William Zenor's funeral in New Albany.

Indiana Alonzo Brendel John Case Emma Colvin Frank Colvin Case Brendel John Dooley Omega Lentz Lentz Wniam T. Zenor New Albany George B. McIntyre

Dice Used in Gambling Court Test at North High

In Chicago a confectioner, Napoleon F. Gaimont, faced a court trial over dice used to settle disputes for free or paid pastries at his North Twentieth Avenue shop. Judge G L Smith and License Inspector H K Radcliff tested the dice to gauge how much pie fruit was free, then fined Gaimont $15 after he pleaded guilty.

Chicago Napoleon F. Gaimont Twentieth Avenue North G. L. Smith H. K. Radclift Guimonts Padcliff Guimont Radcliff Gaimont

Viewers Appointed to Inspect W Richardson Road Improvement

The county session appointed viewers for the W Richardson road from ITGL Straw's Mill to Sellersburg. Paris Sapursen, Fred Popp, and Henry Schubnell will view the road at the County Auditor's office on June 13. The Smith road in Ullcovwnston was continued. no action on Joseph F Vor road petition.

Board of County Commissioners Meening W. Richardson ITGL Rese 7 Jozeph

Indiana Reformatory Defeats Hanover College 8 to 5

The Indiana Reformatory defeated Hanover College 8 to 5 on Saturday afternoon in a new game. The Blues remain undefeated this season.

Indiana Reformatory Pine Hanover College Blues de Cai

Dream Theaters Show Raiders and The Low Riot Tonight

A five reel picture titled The Raiders will be shown at the Dream tonight along with a two reel feature The Low Riot in the program.

Dream

Unsettled Weather Promises Showers for Jeffersonville Vic

Forecast calls for unsettled conditions with showers and possible thunder storms tonight and Tuesday for Jeffersonville Vic and Indiana. Stronger storms may occur as a squally front passes. Localized rainfall totals expected to vary by area.

Jeffersonville Vic Indiana

Junior Order Convention in New Albany District

The New Albany district council of the Junior Order of American Mechanics holds its annual convention at the New Albany hall with a Monday closing session and social refreshments after initiation. Sunday’s opening session at Park Christian church featured an address by Rev. O Stevens. Delegates attend from Jeffersonville Corydon Seymour Tell City Rising Sun Brownstown Troy and other councils.

Order of American Mechanics New Albany the Park Christian Church O. Stevens Jt.eavenworth Corydon Marensa Seymour Jeffersonville Rising Sun Brownstown Troy Tell City

Revival Talk Sparks Indiana Guard Company M Return

There is talk of reviving Company M of the Second Regiment Indiana National Guard after it was mustered out by Adjutant General Frank T. Bridges. A Louisville attorney says he would relocate to Jeffersonville if the unit could be reactivated.

Indiana National Guard Frank T. Bridges Louisville Jeffersonville

Lumber group seeks federal aid for industry efficiency

Washington June 5. L C Boyle of Kansas City for the National Lumber Manufacturers Association files with the Federal Trade Commission the first volume of a brief in the commission's first general investigation. The plea calls for government aid to place the timber industry in a state of industrial preparedness and to raise its efficiency.

Washington L. C.boyle Kansas City National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Federal Trade Commission

Gasoline Ad Promises Earnings With Gaso-Tonic

An advertisement from White Mfg. Co. Dept. 95 Cincinnati Ohio touts Gaso-Tonic gasoline with a claim of equal gasoline at 3 cents a gallon and eliminates carbon. It promises a dollar per hour profit and guaranteed sales.

White Mfg. Co Cincinnati

Gaso-Tonic touted as miracle fuel by Cincinnati ad

An old promotional ad claims GASO-TONIC as the mystery of motordom promising gas savings of 3 cents per gallon and eliminating carbon. It pledges hourly profits and guaranteed sales while warning of imitators and boasting chemists’ free composition details. The White Mfg. Co. Dept. 40 Cincinnati is listed as advertiser.

White Mfg Co ad touting GASO-TON&C profit

An advertisement from The White Mfg. Co. Cincinnati Ohio claims GASO-TON&C yields hourly profit with no equal. It emphasizes chemists baffled at its composition and directs inquiries to Department 40.

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Jeffersonville-Clark CO All Roads Chicago Way Convention City Failbanks Cook Crean Admiral Peary Charles W. Fairbanks Manhattan Island Cand Fairharks John W Weeks Clenwood Park Samuel D. Rose Kentucky Bona Fide Taxpayers League Strer Degmonstrantes Lircuit W. H. Bottorff Guardian Zenor W. H. Richardson Lear Straw's Mill Seltersburg Hanover Colles White Mfg. Com Dept U. Adv Gaso-Ton&c Dept. 40 O.adv
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