Rural mail carriers form district across ten counties
Rural mail carriers from Clark Floyd Harrison and Scott counties held a meeting in New Albany to form a district organization for ten counties. J G Gaunt spoke as state president, with local leaders including William Place and Wolram Ralston. Next meeting likely in New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Clark, Floyd, Harrison and
Scott
J. G. Gaunt
Greensburg
Ind
Ernest W. Rauth
James E. Burke
Andrew M. Huckleberry
Clark County
William Place
Middletown
Harrison County
Wolram Ralston
New Albany
Fred Schell
Memphis
Reformatory Arrivals Include Multiple Convictions
Jack Pettas arrived at the Indiana Reformatory from Marion County to serve two to fourteen years for assault and battery with intent to murder. Also received were Roy Granger, convicted of grand larceny for stealing from Solomon Lorber. Harry Hogan, sentenced for second degree burglary. and Gilbert Williams, serving time for net larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Pettas
Indiana Reformatory
Marion County
Otlers
Roy Granger
Solomon Lorber
Harry Hogan
Gilbert Williams
Clark County Graduates Noted in Indiana University List
Four Clark County residents are named among Indiana University Bloomington graduates. Ethel I. Vancampen is the only local graduate. others include Robert Hauss of Sellersburg who plans a four year medical course. Naomi K. Jirk of Otisco and Ada line M. Coffman of Borden also graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Indiana University At
Bloomington
Ethel I. Vancampen
Robert Hauss
Q. R. Hauss
Sellersburg
Naomi K. Jirk
Otsco
Adaline M. Coffman
Borden
Indiana Guard Officers Return From Camp at Benjamin Harrison
Officers of Company M First Regiment Indiana National Guard have returned from Indianapolis where they attended a school of instruction at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
Fot Benjamin Harrison
County Board of Review hears complaints this week
On the second week of its sitting the County Board of Review is hearing complaints from property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Returns From Mother's Bedside
Mr. Will Foster of the Pennsylvania Railroad was summoned to Indianapolis last Friday by his mother's serious illness and returned home yesterday. He may be notified to return at any moment as she may pass away. Mrs. Foster was born at Bernhem Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Foster
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indianapolis
Mrs. Foster
Bernhem
Germany
Runaway Boy Alert From Bloomfield Ky Involves Two Youths
A call to Capt. Wall from Oscar Walters of Bloomfield Kentucky asks for a lookout for Virgil Scroggins aged 12 who ran away with a friend, a boy named William Leathers, both about the same age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Walters
Bloomfield
Capt. Wall
Virgil Scroggins
William Leathers
Adjustment Rates At Meeting Here This Week
Local subscribers sue to recover overcharges tied to dual rate scales. Indiana Public Service Commission will hold a hearing Thursday in this city on Cumberland and Telephone & Telegraph petition to raise all classifications to maximum rental rates. Similar hearings set for Boonville and Evansville as suits seek rebates for seven years of excess charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Service Commission
le Ua Om
Cumber and Telephone & Telegraph Company
Southern Telephone Company
Wth
Evansville
Indiana
Cumberland Company
Jeffersonville
Public Service Commission
Boonville
Benson RR. Veaseyr
Married June 8 in Louisville railroad town
Clarence Thornley and Eve Lyn McCarty were married June 8 at the home of her parents at Spring and Park Streets. Magistrate Frank M. Ogden announced the ceremony. The groom, son of William and Mrs. Thornley, works as a fireman for the Pennsylvania Lines. The bride had a prior marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Thorniey
Evelyn McCarty
Frank M. Ogden
Joseph Lutz
Spring
Park Streets
William B. Thornley
Louisville
Nashv Ne
Pennsylvania Lines
Blride
Reformatory Crowded As Courts Close For Summer
The Indiana Reformatory overflows with convicts while courts adjourn for summer. Parole releases from the Board of Pardons relief inmates, with clemency applications pending. Dormitory work at the Reformatory is being pushed toward completion to house more prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Reformatory
Board of Trustees
State Board of Pardons
Indianapolis
Reformatory
Police Court Riot Fines In Curbed Saturday Clash
Cora Harris Maggie Brown and Karl Russell were arraigned in police court for riot after a Saturday night general fight and fined $1 plus costs, with all jailed. James Couden and Ellis Fuller, both charged as vagrants, fined $5 and costs. Freeman Blythe convicted of provoking Nettie Garrett with fine stayed. Cora Brown provocation case on Susie Mace continued to June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Harris
Maggie Brown
Karl Russell
James Couden
Ellis Fuller
Freeman Blythe
Nettie Garrett
Traveling salesman killed in Mattoon Ill reports say
William L. Dwinell of this city died at Mattoon Illinois where a telegram to Mayor Ernest W. Rauth said he was killed by an Illinois Central train. Dwinell had been selling druggists sundries and had connections with piano firms in Louisville. He left a wife Miss Bessie Hawes and two children and a sister Mrs. Crum. Burial plans await coroner details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Rauth
William L. Dwinell
Mattoon
Ill
George M. Crum
East Front Street
Evansville
Dwinell
Louisville
Bessie Hawes
Crum
Eva Dwinell
Illinois Central
Montenegro Rheim Piano Company
Adler Piano Company
Fred Reeder Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party
Saturday marked Fred Reeder's twelfth birthday with a party at his parents home on North Spring Street. Attendees included Hazel Davis Edne Rogers Aleen Carr Emma Louise Goodman Evelyn Kessler Leona Ruck Margaret Phipps John Ruck George Ruck Duffiey Walker Donn Walker George Benson Renes Antz Richard Dunlevy Harry Reeder and Donald Reeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reeder
C. D. Reeder
North Spring Street
Hazel Davis
Edne Rogers
Aleen Carr
Emma Louise Goodman
Evelyn Kessler
Leona Ruck
Margaret Phipps
John Ruck
George Ruck
Duffiey Walker
Donn Walker
George Benson
Renes Antz
Richard Dunlevy
Harry Reeder
Donald Reeder
Bauer Machine Case Moves to Harrison County
The suit of Charles V. Bauer for a receiver at the Bauer Machine Company was transferred from Floyd Circuit Court in New Albany to Harrison county for trial before Judge William Ridley. The change of venue, sought by defense, was granted over delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V. Bauer
Bauer Machine Company
Floyd Circuit Court
New Albany
Harrison County
William Ridley
Fewer Complaints Filed With County Review Board
County Assessor Sage reports fewer complaints than expected filed with the Board of County Review now in session at the courthouse. Most complaints originated from the city, as stated today by Sage, president of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Review
Sage
April term near end for Clark Circuit Court
The April term of the Clark Circuit Court ended Saturday with no sessions this week except next Saturday when the term concludes by limitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Circuit
Picnic by Railroad Men at Glen Helen Park
Railroad orders in this city arrange a fourth of July picnic at Glen Helen Park in Sellersburg to be held on Monday the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Helen Park
Sellersburg
German Victory Division in Galician Campaign Puts War Advo cates in Control
Berlin reports General von Mackensen has occupied Russian positions from Cyernawa to Lienseawa in Galicia on the San River. Western front claims heavy French losses near Lievin Arras and Lorette hills as Allied attacks are repulsed. Eastern theater notes minor gains near Shavli Kuzie and near Mariampol to Kovno with prisoners taken.
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Berlin
von Mackensen
Cyernawa
Lienseawa
Salicia
Lieniawa
Idarostul
San
Lievin
Arras
Lorette
Neuville-Roclincourt
Yser Canal
Hebuterne
Champagne
Kuzie
Shavli
Mariampol
Kovno
Onr
Venizelos Backed in Greece Election Amid War Unity Pressure
Athens reports Venizelos and allies win in the capital with continued party strength elsewhere as King Constantine remains ill. No ministry change possible until Parliament convenes and the season may be postponed about forty days, keeping the present cabinet until late August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Venizelos
Greece
Paris
Athens
Havas
Constantine
Two Ships Sunk By a Submarine Off Milford Haven
London June 14 The Crown of India a British coal carrier of 2056 gross tons and the Bellglade a Norwegian timber carrier of 665 tons were torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U 35 off Milford Haven Wales. Crews were rescued and landed at Milford Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Crown of India
Bellglade
Milford Haven
Wales
Utica Entertainment by Local Home Talent at Town Hall
A Saturday night entertainment was held in Utica town hall featuring local home talent delivering a series of acts for residents and visitors. The event showcased community performers and provided an evening of local cultural entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utca
Sale of Condemned Army Supplies
Notice states a sale of condemned army supplies will be conducted at the Quartermaster's Depot in this city on July 13.
Exceptions Filed in Harris vs Treloar Malicious Prosecution Case
Defendants filed a general bill of exceptions in the case James Harris against Henry Treloar. A verdict awarded Harris $650 damages for alleged malicious prosecution after his arrest as an insane person. While jailed for the inquiry his Memphis area home was destroyed and money there was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harris
Henry Treloar
Harris
Memphis
Governor Ralston Leaves Indiana for Panama Exposition Trip
Governor Samuel M. Ralston and state officials depart for San Francisco to attend the Panama Pacific Exposition and tour the Panama Canal. Evan B. Stotsenburg of New Albany, former State Senator and member of Indiana's exposition committee, accompanies the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Ralston
San Francisco
Panama Canal
Evan B. Stotsenburg
New Albany
Indiana
Women’s Foreign Missionary Societies meet at Wall Street church
A group of Methodist Episcopal church women from several Southern Indiana counties will gather tomorrow at Wall Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Delegates from Charlestown Sellersburg Utica Lestisburg and other towns will attend. Activities include devotions readings music prayers a quiz and a mystery box contest. A common dinner will be served by Wall Street church and the Standard Bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Foreign Missionary Societies of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Indiana
Wall Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Prgram
Charlestown
Sellersburg
Utica
Lestisburg
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of
Wall Street
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promotes Skin Health
An old advertisement touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea for men and women who eat meat and drink coffee. It claims the product cleanses the bowels and purifies the blood to improve complexions, urging a weekly use and citing price and seller M. F. Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
M. F. Doherty
Convicted Robbery Offenders Arrive at Reformatory
Four more entrants to the Reformatory including John Jackson and Julius Curry both convicted of robbery with sentences from two to fourteen years. Chester Scott convicted of petit larceny with one to eight years and Vernon McDonald for child desertion with one to seven years were received from Warrick county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
Julius Curry
Knox County
Chester Scott
Vernon McDonald
Warrick County
Blues Swamp Opponents Collapse In Early Ending
The Indiana Reformitory Blues defeated a Louisville team 4 to 2 as play ended in the fifth inning during a Saturday baseball game at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Reformitory Blues
Louisv Ve
Education Board Meeting Reorganization Ties to State Appointee
Samuel L I Scott, County Superintendent, leaves for Indianapolis to attend a State Board of Education meeting. The board plans a reorganization at the session. Scott was recently named to the board by Governor Samuel M Ralston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Samuel LI. Scott
Indianapols
Scott
Samuel M Ralston
Jeffersonville to Hold Public Hearing on Street Lighting Contract
City of Jeffersonville schedules an all day hearing by the City Council next Wednesday after the proposed street lighting contract with United Gas and Electric Company is published. Taxpayers may submit objections during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Jeffersonville
United Gas & Electric Company
Funeral of Mrs Jenkins Held in Louisville
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Mrs Dolly C Jenkins residence 2220 Transit Avenue Louisville by Rev Dr T M Hawes of Highland Presbyterian Church. Her remains were taken to this city for interment beside her late husband in Eastern Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transit Avenue
Louisville
T. M Hawes
Highland Presbyterian Church
Dolly CG. Jenkins
Heavy Storm Wreaks Destruction Across State
A violent Sunday storm centered on Indianapolis caused extensive damage from Logansport to Seymour. Officials estimate Indianapolis losses at 50 000 to 75 000 as poles wires and property were damaged. Many residents fled to basements amid downpours gales and electrical disturbances with moments of near tragedy avoided by seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Logansport
Seymour
St. Clair Street
Indianapoli
Polis
Stormy roads trap motorists amid countywide showers
The rain rendered county roads dangerous within minutes catching many drivers unprepared. At Underwood a seven passenger touring car skidded while crossing railroad tracks and overturned into a ditch. No injuries were reported though the vehicle was badly damaged. Railroad workers could not learn the occupants' names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claims Monthly Health Benefit
An antique advertisement promotes Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a monthly supplement to enrich the blood and strengthen nerves. It urges regular use to stay well, selling tea or tablets for 35 cents, under M. F. Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
M. F. Doherty
Dream Theater Screenings Tonight Offer Comedy Variety
A Keystone comedy titled Gus sell Pacrward War along with Mission of Aromikore and The Face Must Fair headline the Dream program this evening. More shorts will be shown in addition to these features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Gussell Pacrward
Mission of Aromikore
Adv
Sale of Articles by Blind Women Continues at Whitehouse
The sale of articles made by the blind women of the state, begun Saturday at the Whitehouse Department Store in New Albany, was continued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehouse
New Albany
Return to Old Quarters After Renovation
Police move back into the main office after two weeks using a small rear room during renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Quarters
Weather outlook for Jeffersonville and vicinity
Forecasts for the twenty four hours ending at 7 p m Tuesday call for local thundershowers this afternoon or tonight with cooler temperatures tonight. Tuesday likely fair with warmer conditions in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
iIndiana
Notice to Bidders for County Poor Asylum Supplies
Clark County Indiana Board of County Commissioners invites sealed bids for meats groceries dry goods and other subsistence supplies for the County Poor Asylum third quarter ending September 30 1915. Bids due by 10 am July 5 1915 at the Auditor's Office. Right to reject any bids reserved. Dated June 14 1915. Robert E. Kirk Samuel L. Gray Peter Nachand Board of County Commissioners. George W. Stoner Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Auditor’s
Board of Commissioners
Robert E. Kirk
Samuel L. Gray
Peter Nachand
Clark County
Indiana
Farming Statistics Filed From Clark County
Erasmus T. Sage county assessor releases Clark county township returns with total acreage 163008 including 25237 waste land 34381 pasture 195388 in timber and 2065 in orchard. crops listed include wheat 192808 bushels on 18305 acres corn 700069 bushels on 25256 oats 6001 3 3389 rye 3265 on 1270 potatoes 28447 on 888 fruit 33496 on 915 barrels 42944 on 544 watermelons 20059 worth on 50 acres tobacco 22 acres and 203814 pounds tomatoes 1028 acres 3873 tons hay timothy 7769 alfalfa 85 prairie grass 476 clover cowpeas 1308 ensilage 6115 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erasmus T. Sage
Clark County
Charlestown Town Hotel Offered for Township Purchase
The town hotel of Charlestown, once the Sheriff's residence, has been offered by the Town Board to the township for 1580 dollars to gain extra ground for the planned remodelling of the town school now owned by the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Red Men Delegates Elected to Great Council
The Kwasind Tribe No. 268 Improved Order of Red Men elected Oscar Newshott Curtis W Ballard Will Cain George Young John Schulz Harry Pixley as Great Council representatives at Indianapolis John Shea named new junior sagamore with other officers advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Great Council
Indianapolis
Oscar Newshott
Curtis W. Ballard
Will Cain
George Young
John Schulz
Harry Pixley
John Shea
Ham Fire Destroys Six Hams At Dietz Place
Fire department responded to East Maple Street near Bord Ff True's grocery where a blaze ruined six hams. The incident damaged part of the property but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dietz
East Maple Street
Bord Ff
True’s Grocery
Purifying Tea Promoted for Women’s Health
An advertisement urges women to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a weekly cleansing medicine. It markets tea or tablets at 35 cents and promotes the product as both imaginary and real ailments treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
M. F. Doherty
Dougherty County's Best Plantation Seeks Auction in Albany
Georgia plantation near Albany listing 2427 acres with 1700 under cultivation and 1600 cleared. Property features graded roads five artesian wells a six room residence fifty tenant houses modern barns a gunnery and a saw mill. Land only or with personal property may be sold with terms. For full description contact Allen Americus Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Albany
Dougherty County
Allen, Americus, Ga
Bargain for sale eight room house on Market Street
For sale at 423 E Market St an eight room house with bath gas hot and cold water sewer cistern and connected utilities. Local advertisement date appears as 6 3 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St
Ford Owner's Wanted in All Counties for Dadco Starter
Ford car owners and men in every county urged to demo the Dadco Automatic $10 Starter. Earn $50 weekly with a simple application. 25 000 sold. American Dadco Co Detroit Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Car Owners
Ford
American Dadco Co
Detroit
Mich
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Indiana University
School OF Instruction
Cora Brown
Susie Mace
Mattoon, Ill
WM. L. Dwinell
E. W. Rauth
Dr. Claude @ Crum
Fred Reeder Young Son
BAUER
Galician
Utica Entertainment
Gnouup
OF Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society OF Methodist Church
Wall ST
Ferguson
Garrison
Harry Fry
Sieveking
McColgin
Crim Duett
Asher
Osborn
Hauss
Mrs. Jenkins
Clark
Dream Theater
Weather Report
George W. Stoner
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