Centennial Commission to Stage Indiana 1918 Celebrations
Members of the Indiana Centennial Celebration Commission met in Indianapolis and approved a plan for statewide observances in 1918. One day programs will be held at Corydon Vincennes Tippecanoe Battle Ground Fort Wayne and additional sites to mark the state’s 100 years. The commission is led by Gov S B Ralston president with Frank B Wynn secretary treasurer and Harlow Lindley among the members.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Corydon
Vincennes
Tippecanoe
Battle Ground
Ft. Wayne
S. B. Ralston
Frank B. Wynn
Harlow Lindley
Earlham College
Othey
Miss Charity Dive
Indianapois
J. A. Woodburn
Bloomington
Indiana Unversity
Toe
John Kavanaugh
Notre Dame College
Jon M. Foster
Sunday School Picnic Planned by First Presbyterian
The Sunday School of the First Presbyterian church will hold its annual excursion to Fern Grove aboard the Carmania tramper on Thursday in conjunction with other Sunday schools of the denomination in Naany.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fern Grove
Stemper Carmania
Naany
Improving Utica Pike Under County Superintendents Plan
Under Claude V. Aliands county highway superintendent work to improve the Utica Pike from Pont Fulton to Utica township has begun. The Board of County Commissioners recently let a petition to reconstruct the pike.
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Claude V. Aliands
Utica
Pont Fulton
Board of County
Nonpartisan Convention Called in Sellersburg for Town Officials
Sel lersburg town clerk Benjamin Reyl has issued four calls for a non partisan convention to nominate candidates for clerk treasurer marshal and three trustees. The nominees will be voted on at the November election.
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Benjamin Reyl
Sellersburg
Girl Wanted to Assist in House Work and Store
Help needed for house work and store assistance. White girl preferred with German listed. Apply Jos Goodman Grocery 429 Spring Street. Ad.
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Jos. Goodman, Grocery
Spring Street
Ady
Community Notes on Local Visits and Events
Mrs. Dallas Lawrence visits friends in Madison. Sherman Stoner leaves for Lafayette Ind to settle there. Mrs. A S Phillips and son Timothy depart for Lakeland Ky for a week with her sister Mrs. James Birgin. Eleanor Van Dyke hosts a J J Club garden party with guests from Louisville New Albany and nearby. Tri Kappa Sorority plans a picnic tomorrow at Miss Percie Poindexter’s. Flag Day observance by Ann Rogers Clark Chapter DAR at Mrs. James V. Biggert’s home. Miss Carrie Willey and Miss Arabel Johnson of Utica visit Mrs. Samanda Willey and later stay with Miss Mildred Clapp in Marysville. Don P D Walker among T P A delegates leaving for the N A T P A convention in Omaha. Mrs. Elizabeth Tittel of Lawrenceburg arrives to visit daughter Mrs. Willian F Rapp. Mrs. J M Wardin of Brandenbars visits Mrs. John Racley. Mrs. Charles J Schimpff departs for Elwood to visit her parents. Miss Henrietta Deibel shows improvement after appendicitis surgery in Louisville. Continuous local happenings.
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A. S. Phillips
Timothy
Lakeland
James Birgin
Eleanor van Dyke
J. J. Club
Spring Hill
Louisville
New Albany
Tri Kappa
Percie Poindexter
East Maple Street
Ann
Post Q. Travelers Protective Association of
Omaha
Neb
Elizabeth Tittel
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Willian
Case status update in Diffenderfer v Jeffersonville et al
Attorneys for George M. Diffenderfer sue the city of Jeffersonville and Hallie Sweney for alleged personal injuries from a fall on a slippery sidewalk seeking $5.00. They request a transcript of the proceedings. A Clark Circuit Court trial earlier found for the defendants.
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George M. Diffenderfer
Jeffersonville
Hallie Sweney
Clark Circuit
Oil Tanks Arrive For City Street Spill Cleanup
Two tanks carrying crude oil totaling 6,500 gallons have been placed on city streets and a third tank is expected early this week. Work is being hastened and will be completed soon.
Another Hitch in Plans of Remodeling Charlestown High
Residents debate site for Charlestown High School after plans for remodeling were approved. State health officials require securing all ground in the block, force relocation of a hitch rack, and a new building footprint. Town Board seeks 1500 dollars for extra land, with many favoring an alternative site.
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Charlestown
State Board of Health
W. F. King
Charles F. Pangburn
Scott and Clark Circuit Courts Schedule
The June session of the Scott Circuit Court is under way with local attorneys traveling to appear for cases of interest. The Clark Circuit Court has adjourned and will not reconvene until September.
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Scott Circuit Court
Clark Circuit Court
Sunday School Workers to Attend Indiana Convention
A number of Sunday School workers are expected to travel to Logansport tonight or tomorrow for the Indiana State Sunday School Association annual convention opening tomorrow for a three day session.
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Logansport
Indiana State Sunday School Associaton
Storm Wreaks Havoc on Wheat and Oats Countywide
A weekend windstorm battered the county Sunday afternoon damaging wheat oats and other growing vegetation in many areas. Damage varied but was substantial in several locales with reports of downed crops and scattered debris.
Remonstrances Against Liquor Sale Reach Court in Silver Creek
Remonstrances filed against liquor sales in Silver Creek Township were appealed from the Board of County Commissioners. The case, moved to New Albany on change of venue, will be heard on Thursday in the Circuit Court.
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Silver Creek
Clieu’t Court
Board of County Commissioners
New Albany
Wood & Company Savings Offer Promises Big Grocery Cuts
An advertisement from Wood & Company claims customers save at least 20 percent on groceries, with examples such as $1 weekly on a $5 bill and $104 yearly on a $10 spend. It compares this to bank savings and promotes free home delivery for orders of $3 or more, highlighting a loan option at 7 or 8 percent.
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Wood & Company
Unclear draft on thefts near Sellershire continues
The piece reports ongoing thefts in the area near Sellershire with continued activity and mentions possible arrests if the practice does not stop. The text is fragmentary and lacks concrete names or dates.
Memorial Service Noted by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers attended a memorial service at Maine Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday morning. Rev Becker delivered an interesting sermon and used four railroad lights as a vivid illustration of his message.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Maine Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Becker
Gar Works prep for resumed contract work after July
Material is being assembled at the Gar Works in preparation for resuming two contracts. It is understood there will be substantial work after July 1.
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Gar
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement by Jeffersonville Woman
An elderly Jeffersonville resident testifies to relief from long standing kidney trouble after using Doans Kidney Pills. She recounts fatigue headaches backaches and impaired sight then credits the product with restored strength and vanished symptoms. She reaffirms prior endorsement and notes local availability.
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B.C. Wiktinson
Fort St. Jeffersonville
Dean
Doolittle
Doan
Wilkinson
Buffalo
Attv5
City Considers Buying A New Horse For Fire Wagon
The Fire Committee of the City Council led by E. W. Hydron Anthony R. Pfrinder and Thomas Marry negotiates to purchase a new horse to replace old Joe used with the Hook and Ladder wagon at No 1 House for nine years. The aged horse is eleven years old.
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E. W. Hydron
Anthony R. Pfrinder
Thomas Marry
Old Joe
Grun-Verithin Louis XIV Model Watch Offer
An opportunity in fine watch buying offers the Grun Verithin Louis XIV model praised for stylish thinness and high accuracy. The advertisement claims such value prompts watchmakers to ask how the price is so low and invites readers to request to see it.
Parochial Schools Close Amid Daylight Closures
St. Augustine's parochial schools closed today and St. Anthony's plans to close in one week, affecting students and families across the parish.
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St. Augustine's Parochial
St. Anthony's School
After that date the price will be forty dollars
Watch today for price changes after the date mentioned. The message notes a shift to a forty dollar price following the specified date and time.
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Glenwood Park
Jean Harris
T. J. Travers
James Whitcomb Brougher
Magic Entertainment
Anthony Fiala
Peter McQueen
America
Petence Fir
Depos
Jeffersonville, Ind
Harlestown
Chautauqua
Centennial Commission Meet
Mrs
Dallas Lawrence
Madison
Sherman Stoner
George W. Stoner
Lafayette
F. Rapp
J. M. Wardin
Brandenbars, Ky
John Racley
Charles J. Schimpff
Elwood
Peter Wall
Henrietta Deibel
Henry Deihbel
Transcript
Horlick’s
Horlick's
Institute New Lodge
Knights of Columbus
Correa
Yeterday
Wood & CO
White House Meat Market
Louis Oetterer
Hho
Sellershire
Mer
Citizens Trust Co
Port Fulton ME
Wm. G. Young
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