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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1916

Page

8

Court to hear head injury evidence in Roy Jordan case

In Portsmouth Ohio on June 7 authorities prepare to introduce the head of his wife as evidence against Roy Jordan charged with a serious incident at their home. The woman’s body was exhumed and the head severed for proof. An eight year old son testified in his first confession that the father harmed the woman and later said he alone had accidentally struck her. Authorities believe Jordan committed the crime ahead of a travel hearing opening June 27.

Portsmouth Ohio Roy Jordan Here Travil Lo

Township Trustees Warned By State Examiner

Gilbert H. Hendren of the state board of accounts issues a warning to township trustees and advisory boards about unscrupulous dealers seeking township contracts. He cites cases where agents pose as meeting secretaries to access opened bids and says further warnings will follow.

Gilbert H. Hendren State Board of Accounts Hendren Whch

Woman Bitten by Copperhead While Picking Strawberries

Mrs Myrtie Zollman, 38, was bitten on the arm by a copperhead while picking strawberries in the rear of her Marysville area home. A Marysville physician treated her with antitoxin, likely preventing further poisoning. her husband is a cousin of ex Prosecuting Attorney Charles K Zollman. Recovery expected.

Marysville Myrtie Zollman Charles K. Zollman 4Ollman

Petition Renewed for Parole by Frank Harris

Frank Harris, serving a life term at Michigan City for mistreating his stepdaughters, has renewed his plea for parole with the State Board of Pardons. Previously denied, Harris suffered the loss of an arm while employed in prison. His home is listed as Sellersburg. The board meets from June 19 to June 22 to consider his petition and other reformatory inmate pleas.

Frank Harris Michigan City State Board of Pardons Harris Sellersburg Board of Pardons Harris Wll

Colored Pastors Form Local Organization In Jeffersonville

The Colored Pastors of Jeffersonville held a meeting at Bethel A M E church at 110 am with Dr W H Riley presiding. Officers were Rev W F Green president Rev J A Barbee treasurer and Rev W H Riley secretary. A mass meeting of colored citizens was set for Tuesday the 13th at Wesley M E church at 10 am.

W. H. Riley Wesley M. KE Bethel A. M. E W. F. Green Trinity Baptist Church J. A. Barbee Wesley M. E. Church Colored Citizens of

Indiana Stallion Enrollment Law Cites Penalties and Goals

The article explains that selling a mare without written consent of the stallion owner triggers a service fee and possible fines or imprisonment. The act imposes severe penalties for violations, with fines from 10 to 200 dollars or up to sixty days in jail. Mr. Taylor notes the law aims to improve horse stock and mirrors similar laws in nineteen states.

Taylor Indiana

One Woman Needed for Broad Localized Work Ad

A Chicago advertisement offers a home based opportunity inviting a single woman in every locality to earn up to 50 dollars weekly for full time work or part time. No experience required. McNabb at 130 North State Street promotes this dignified profession with from home setup.

McNabb N. State St Chicago

Indiana Stallion Enrollment Board Aims to Protect Mare Owners

Mr. S W Taylor reports on the Indiana Stallion Enrollment Board which enforces a 1913 act prohibiting unregistered stallions from public service. The board certifies pedigrees and soundness, posts certificates outside barns, and grants liens to protect stallion owners against mare sales without consent.

Indiana

Furnished river front apartment summer deal offered

Short term furnished river front apartment space offered for the summer at a cheap rate if the owner retains a room. Contact by telephone 813 f for details.

River Front

Foley's Honey and Tar Heals Summer's Cough

A reader from Holdredge advocates Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast remedy for severe coughs and colds. The ad recounts near-dramatic relief after a first dose and full recovery after two days. An adjacent rental notice advertises a barber shop available at 305 West Sixth Street near Michigan Avenue.

C. E. Summers Holdredge Ned Foley Ben Doolittle Adv Sixth Street Michigan Avenue West Sixth Street D. W. Worrell

Flag Day Proclaimed for June 14 by AR Patriot Leader

W. P. McKinsey, a patriotic instructor of the A. R. department of Indian affairs, calls on all Civil War soldiers and state citizens to hang the American flag on June 14 and to hold Flag Day exercises with patriotic services at grand army posts where possible.

W. P. McKinsey A. R., Department of Indian Grand Army

Young child injured by neighbor’s horse blow

Otto Andres, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Andres of the gravel road, was kicked by a horse next door. The impact nearly severed his upper lip and left him barely recognizable due to blood.

Otto Andrs Emil Andres

Wonderful Mae Tomachboy and Stomach Remedies

Gall stones cancer and ulcers of the stomach and intestines auto intoxication yellow jaundice appendicitis and other fatal ailments result from stomach trouble Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cures many stomach sufferers Thousands owe their recovery to this remedy sold by Ben Doolittle and reliable druggists

Mayr Ben Doolittle

Brilliant woman to lecture at Clark County Forest Reservation

Mrs. Juliet Strauss of Rockville Indiana visits Henryville to give a talk at the High School Friday June 16 at 7 45 pm Admission 25 cents cordial invitation to neighboring towns and country to attend.

Juliet Strauss Rockville Indiana Clark County Forest Reservation Henryville

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