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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

8

Pole Breaks Top of Workman Injuring Man in Indiana Suit

A court case in Terre Haute features Benjamin L Hyatt suing Henry Dixon and company owners over an April pole break that injured Hyatt while he worked on a pole. Judge Edsar E Perkins of the Industrial Board heard arguments as contractors dispute whether Hyatt was an employee of the defendants or of Oscar Weir who arranged the work. The judge gave both sides ten days to file further briefs. Separately, summer work plans were noted for the major city. Commencement of Poh school set for tonight with more than four graduates to receive diplomas and join the Alumni Society on Saturday.

Tar City Ad- Stig Mes Louisville Edsar E. Perkins The Industrial Board Benjamin L. Hyatt Seles Henry Dixon Coters Indiana Enryville Oscar Weir Weir T Hyatt Hyatt Lim Perkins Poh Knights of Pythias Amory

School Year Ends with Short Term Close

The article notes a shorter than usual term with early closing and plans for a Fern Grove excursion. It mentions pupils looking forward to a pleasant outing and that the local schools were among the last in the county to close.

Ehsob Cowl Portes Fern Grove Erpool

Shipyards Busy With Steel Hull Ferry Boats Under Construction

The toward Shouvards shows a bustling shipyard scene with rapid work on multiple boats. A steel hull ferry is being built for the Louisville Jeffersonville Ferry Company and another ferry is nearing completion for New Orleans service.

Flag Day Observance Noted in Jeffersonville

June 14 passes with no formal observance planned in Jeffersonville though Ann meets Clark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has observed it and will do so at one home club rate scale.

Jeffeonville Ann Clark Danghters

Forest Park Sites to Be Offered in Jefferson County

Jefferson county and Clark county officials negotiate securing a State forestry park. Several sites will be offered, including a large woodland deeded to a public-use association. The forestry reservation has existed for years near Henryville in Clark County.

Jefferson County Clark Clark County Heiuryville

Bids Sought by Major Hacker on Army Supplies

Announcement from Major Theodore B. Hacker Depot Quartermaster states bids will be received June 14 for 300 escort wagon covers 13 000 yards of best cotton duck canvass and 500 large pavlins. Estimated total value in thousands of dollars.

Theodore B. Hacker

Pleasure craft nearing completion at Honare shipyards

The pleasure craft being built for Dr. Mayos at Honare shipyards near St Paul Minnesota is nearing completion. The craft is on the water with final work on the outward deck in progress.

Honare St Paul Minn

Church Plan to Raise Funds Through Baking Powder Ad

A Calumet Baking Powder Co notice proposes a fund raising program for churches and women’s clubs with no investment required. Readers are asked to write to the company’s Advertise Department for full details, addressed to Calumet Baking Powder Co at 4104-23 Fillmore St. Chicago, IL.

Jates’ Aid Society Calumet Baking Powder Co Fillmore St. Citeago

Strawberries Cheap in Clark County Market

Strawberries from the Borden district flood Clark County markets with berries on sale at five cents per box, much cheaper than a week ago. Large and luscious fruit dominates today’s display, reflecting abundant supply and lower prices.

Borden Clark County

Funeral services for Mrs Berdie Herfel Parks

Funeral services for Mrs Berdie Herfel Parks who died early Wednesday at her mother's home 117 WY Mapie Street will be held tomorrow morning at o'clock at St Anthony's Catholic Church Reverend Oderic Aner officiating.

Berdie Herfel Parks Elizabeth Herfel WY. Mapie Street St. Anthony's Catholic Church Oderic Aner

Shelbyville Hosts Sixth District Day With Parade And Convention

Shelbyville Indiana declares Wednesday June 14 Shelbyville Day in the Sixth District with a Business Men's Convention and a Flag Day parade led by Elks lodges. The Good Roads convention shifts to June 21. Events begin at 1 34 p m with a parade and City Park ceremonies, then 3 15 p m business sessions followed by a 6 30 p m banquet for 200 tickets.

Shelbyville Ind Indiana Jocal Elks Lodge Lodges of Elks

Splendid Proposition For Refined Hairdressing Students

Madame Huntingford European specialist and originator of hot oil scalp treatment offers full course instruction at half price during summer. Learn head face and neck care, expert hairdressing and manicuring. Promises pleasant profitable business. write 1016 Stevens Bldg Chicago.

Madame Huntingford Stevens Bldg Chicago

Wanted salesmen to sell Blackstone Oil products in Ohio

Wanted ads seek salesmen to sell high grade paints varnishes roofing materials lubricating oils and lubricants to factories mills and warehouses in Ohio with good territory liberal commissions and weekly earnings from fifty to one hundred dollars The Vortex Mfg Co Cleveland invites applicants for direct selling opportunities.

Blackstone Oil Ohio Vortex M‘g. Co Cleveland

Class Day Play Enchants With Farce "Class 1918 in 2000"

A 1918 Class Day play titled Class 1918 in 2000 drew praise for its lively cast and comic sketch. Teachers Imogene Holmes Mary Catherine Call Sarah Ruddle led by Principal Harry Hensel with student roles including Varina Vot Aileen Kerrigan and Arthur Morris among others. The performance featured a dramatic star and concluded with the Sophomore Class song, hailed as the best yet.

J. Tf. 3 Imogene Holmes Mary Catherine Call Sarah Ruddle Harry Hensel

Youthful Prisoner Arrives for Larceny Term

William Tumility, aged sixteen, arrives at the Indiana Reformatory sentenced to one to eight years after conviction for larceny. He is described as a youth in custody.

Indiana Reformatory

The Best Kind of Woman to Marry

A quotation about choosing a partner who respects home life. It stresses marrying a “name woman” willing to display a faith at home and avoid cynical remarks, attributed to E. C. Ranck in The American Magazine.

E. C. Ranck American Magazine

Goethals Resigns Plans After Panama Canal Completion

Major General George W. Goethals, who directed the Panama Canal project, has placed his retirement in Secretary Baker’s hands after two conferences. He intended to retire before late canal slides but stayed to manage the final phase. At 58, he said walls of the canal now rest at an angle limiting further major obstructions.

Washington George W. Goethals Panama Canal Baker Goethals General Goethals

Mexican girls make good servants

A June Woman's Home Companion piece cites Miss Tarbell and a New Mexico practice of Mexican maids living at home, working fixed hours with extra pay, typically from 7 am to noon on weekdays and 7 am to 1 pm Sundays, earning two to three dollars weekly plus meals. It praises their cleanliness, reliability, and adaptability.

Woman's Home Companion South United States

All Radio Heroes Not Found at Sea

A Marconi operator at the Astoria station stayed at his post during a fierce coast storm. Lightning struck his aerial. he suffered burns yet remained on duty as telephony and power lines burned out. The piece praises radio heroes on land and sea.

Marconi Astoria Oresce Latile Himione

Four Room Cottage for Rent on Fulton Street

For rent a four room cottage at 311 Fulton Street includes water electric lights and a kitchen sink. A large loft area and front porch are available. Phone 743 for details and viewing.

Fulton Street

Mayr's Wonderful Purgative Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments

An old advertisement touts Mayr's Wonder ful Phe or Penance as a cure for stomach trouble and related ills. It claims gall stones ulcer and other fatal conditions arise from stomach trouble and lists Ben Coolittie as a seller along with other druggists.

Mayr Ben Coolittie

Mexicans Guilty of Using Arils to Incite Murder

In Los Angeles in June, defendants tied to Gen. Antonio Villacal and Enrique Floyes Magen were found guilty on three counts of inciting violence through publication. The Magon faction editor Wilbur Moudas, linked to the case, was not captured. Both men previously served Federal prison terms for violating neutrality laws.

Nes Angeles Riccardo Pletes Mason Antonio Villacal Porfirio Diaz Mexico Enrique Floyes Magen Moses Oscar T United States Wilbur Ven Tea

Women workers paid at Caverninen Peru for May services

Rye deosenMine operatives at the Cav erninen, Perot were paid today for services divine the month of May. The women have been working on civic shirts to a large extent. A suspension may be announced for costhotte relating to the fiscal year's end.

Caverninen Perot Ori Gosthotte

Unclear incident reported on Wy Locnst Street

Fragmentary report notes a wheel theft or loss involving a person on Wy Locnst Street. Names and details are partial and unreadable in the available text. No clear date or responsible party can be identified from the fragment.

Funeral of Mrs Wallace Led by Reverend Moore

The Rev. Joseph G. Moore officiated the funeral for Madaline Wallace, sister of Sheriff William Long, held this afternoon. Burial was in Charlestown.

Joseph G. Moore Charlestown

Bridge Work Increases At Pennsylvania Bridge Approach

The vicinity of the bridge approach shows heavy activity as material arrives by derrick and is moved up to the site. Workers report ongoing construction with gear and loading operations continuing throughout the day.

Pennsylvania Bridge

One Woman Wanted for New Home Based Work in Chicago

An advertisement offers a dignified at home position for women in every locality with earnings up to $50 weekly full time or part time. Experience not required. Send details to McNabb at 130 N State St Chicago. adv. 4-15.

McNabb N. State St Chicago

Furnished river front apartment for summer rent cheap

Furnished river front apartment available for the summer at a low rate if the owner retains a room. Contact via telephone 813 F.

River Front

Summer colds cured by Foley's Honey and Tar claims

C E Summers Holdredge Ned describes severe cough and cold relief after one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports sleeping without coughing after a second dose and full recovery after two days. Advertisement praises Foley's remedy and its soothing healing.

C. E. Summers Holdredge Ned Foley Ben Doolittle Adv

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