Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Jeffersonville Star in Jeffersonville, Indiana

Page 1

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 45 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

1

Telephone Hearing On Cumberland Tel Rates Set For Thursday

Public Service Commission of Indiana schedules a Thursday morning hearing in this city on Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company rate adjustments. The company seeks to raise the minimum to the maximum, with location likely the City Hall Council Chamber. Local subscribers may oppose the proposed higher charges.

Public Service Commission of Indiana Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company U «Ity Eniey Pe

Settlement Expected In Telephone Billing Complaint

Claims compromised after a conference between the telephone company and subscribers who filed suits over alleged overcharges. Some patrons with residence phones paid $2 monthly but sought restoration after service disruptions. Settlement would credit only continuous subscribers at the higher rates with the difference between minimum and maximum charges.

Red

Lawn Fete Planned By Wesleyan Circle

The Wesleyan Circle of the Wall Street M E Church will host a lawn fete on the church lawn tomorrow evening with proceeds likely for church activities.

Wesleyan Circle Wall Street M. E. Church

Presbyterian Excursion picnic to Fern Grove

The Sunday School of the First Presbyterian church will join the schools from three New Albany churches for an annual picnic at Fern Grove aboard the excursion steamer Carmania tomorrow.

First Presbyterian Church New Albany Fern Grove Torrow

Aetna Revokes Appointment of Watson and Hunt as Attorneys in Fact

The Aetna Accident and Life Insurance Company of Hartford filed notice revoking the appointment of George G. Watson and Charles Hunt as attorneys in fact.

Aetna Accident and Life Insurance Company Hartford, Conn George G. Watson Charles Hunt

Government Supply Shortages and Upcoming Allocations

Supplies are running low at the Government Depot with limited stock on hand. After July 1, new fiscal year funding will bring in additional supplies and contracts will be awarded shortly after the month begins when new appropriations become available.

Judgment Prepared in Cain vs Johnson Property Case

A certified copy of the Clark Circuit Court judgment Quieting Title in fifty acres of land survey 293 is prepared in the Charles F May cross complaint case. The document is filed in the office of Clerk Curtis W Ballard for the estate of William Redwell versus Josephire Johnson and others.

Charles F. May Clark Circuit Court Curtis W. Ballard George W. Cain William Redwell Josephire Johnson

Unfavorable report on state ordinance returned

After review by the Committee on Law and Supervision the city council committee chairman announced an unfavorable report on the recently introduced state ordinance at the veswur meeting.

Veswur

Old excursion boat earns new memory in city

An old excursion steam vessel once beloved by locals has been repurposed as a memorial relic. Capt. Jein Keen of the city played a key role in its transfer, preserving a piece of local maritime history for future generations.

Pites Sire Jein Keen

Assessment of Corporation in Tyel County

The assessment program is active with corporate appraisal methods outlined. It notes the effects of corporate processes, aiming to prepare and apply the assessment.

New Officers Elected at Wall Street Missionary Meeting

A large gathering at the Wall Street Methodist Episcopal Church heard reports as 102 delegates registered for the annual Missionary Society meeting. New officers included President Mrs I Reese and Vice President Jo eon Charlestown with plans presented by the Standard Bearers and attendees from Utica Clark County and surrounding areas.

Feresn Saci Methodist Episcopal Joesday Wall Street Ehurch Ted Dee Prauray Exey O Ais Garrison Tyeyversau

Jeffersonville Area Weather Forecast Tonight Through Thursday

Forecasts for the twenty four hours ending at seven p m Thursday call for fair tonight in Jeffersonville and vicinity with likely local showers on Thursday. Indiana statewide shows showers tonight and Thursday, then fair and cooler.

Jeffersonville Indiana

Mrs Brock Visits Scottsboro During Return Trip

Mrs. F. M. Brock spent several days visiting here before resuming her journey home to Summitville stopping in Scottsboro to see the families of William Littell and Newton Terrell.

F. M. Brock Simmitville Scottsborro William Littell Newton Terrell

Federal Grand Jury Called to Indianapolis Session

Federal Grand Jury members have been summoned to Indianapolis to meet Friday and Saturday for a session. John Hough from Scott County is named as a member. All jurors are drawn from federal panels and ordered to report for duties.

Federal Grand Jury Indianapol Washington John Houghtound Scott County

Second Trip Planned to Study Rare Plants

A brief note indicates a second expedition is planned to study rare plants at Silver Hills in the region near Pend, with researchers from established institutes noted in the fragment. Details are limited due to OCR issues.

Services at First Presbyterian church

Community notes say church services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. A pastor and choir members are expected to participate, with choir practices scheduled prior to the service.

Raver Tectia Serge

Evangelist Receives 5894 For Fort Wayne Revival

Fort Wayne Ind June 16 The final question of the executive committee in charge of the Lyon revival meetings reported total receipts of 13953.89 with Lyon taking 5894.43. Local expenses were 8159.95 leaving a balance of 829.56 turned over to the Ministerial Association for the general feed of the church in Fort Wayne.

Fort Wunane Ind Whch Lyon Feod Fort Wayne

Prayer Meeting Notice at Moorl Street Church

A fragmentary notice describes a prayer meeting led by a pastor, referencing the thirteenth chapter of a biblical text. It mentions an address on Moorl Street and notes a service with connected readings and interest in the event.

Dream Theater Screens Great Picture The Christian Hall Caine Love Story

The Dream Theater presents The Christian, Hall Caine’s grand romance in eight reels by Vitigraph. Glory Quayle and John Storm face social turmoil and a villainous Lord Robert Ure amid Derby Day uproar as loyalty, love, and justice test their fate.

Pairngs Dream Theater Hall Caine Vitigraph Company John Storm Glory Menestiers Robert Ure John Robert Polly Joord Piecert Lord Robot Beisdish Joby Kenetland Britain England Lord Robert

Bright Outlook for Coffins in Local Company Notes

A damaged OCR item mentions a company named Lawrenesiave Te Pore te The Nhie eu Com Cormary and DGFis receiving a dividend after November. It suggests a hopeful financial outlook and a connected event related to a broader enterprise, with expectations of payout.

Lawrenesiave Dgfis

New Use For Staaps Reported In Odd Tale

A fragmented notice outlines a curious tale about stamps, a stray rat, and a line mouse world with a new posting scheme. The readable parts suggest a hoax-like or puzzle item with whimsical, unclear actions and behaviors.

Trotter Winning Laurels In San Francisco Race

Vincennes Indiana reports the trotter sailing to third place in the San Francisco Soccer pore event. The horse, driven by Toon MelDetuwt, earned praise from admirers, with prior connections to Dr. HL OP Jones.

Vincennes Ind James Melles San Francisco Cal Dre HL OP. Jones

Hearing on motion for new trial recounts in theft case

A court session Saturday heard the motion for a new trial in the case of Prane's Acients against James Ta Maginderloc. Judge Fortune Wien presided and heard arguments on alleged theft by Maginderloc. The New Washington state pew valued at $849 was referenced, with a verdict previously rendered for the plaintiff.

Cink Coresort Jdudee Fortune Wien Prane James Ta Maginderloc Washington State

Paroled Inmates Leave After Board Meeting

Parolees leave the institution after a Board of Trustees meeting. Several inmates are cited for varying parole compliance milestones and plan to remain under parole supervision as the November review proceeds.

Board of Trusthe

Assorted Legal Nonsense Claims in Court Document

A murky legal note describes an appeal to a higher court over a damages claim of 450 dollars. The fragment references a plaintiff and a defendant with unclear names and a dubious characterization of proceedings.

Endenst James Woot Tfenry -Treloar Damcay Preetets Court En- Goyys

To Supply Large Church

Rev G O Pruitv pastor of the local Presbyterian church has been invited to supply the First Presbyterian church of Washington D C during July. The First Presbyterian church is one of the largest in the East with roots back to 1790. Dr DeWitt Talmage was its pastor at his death. Rev Truby leaves for the East about July 1. Pr Brinton Clark is the current pastor of the Washington church.

OT. Pruitv Ccal Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Washington, D. C

Anthony's Commencement at St Athens Parochial Schools

Commencement exercises at St Athens Paroehial Schools set for June 23 at Ssoloek in the Knights of Pythias Vonpora. Six graduates receive diplomas from Rev. Rather Aner: Arthur RL Greyson Valentine Welscou ccer Fred Frederick Mary Heck Carhesns Wemer Martha EF Pete.

St. Atthens Paroehial Ssoloek Knights of Pythias Vonpora Artur RL Greyson Valentine Welscou Fred Frederick Mary Heck- Carhesns Wemer Martha EF. Pete Rather Aner

Mrs. Mary Tiffen Visiting City

Mrs. Mary Tiffen of Det Moles Ia is visiting in this city as a short guest and will remain for a few days.

Mary Tiffen Det Moles. Ia

St Augustine’s Commencement At Tuarochial School

The commencement of St Augustine's Tiarochial school was held today. The graduates include Misses Margaret Caugie Helen Cronin Evelyn T.conard and Messrs Albert Hibstenberg Clarence Cowman Emer con Tect Edward Shea John Mullen and Ardran Cavanaugh. The Rev 7 1 Is'nin delivered an address to the class.

St. Augustine's St. Augustus Tiarochial School Margaret Caugie Helen Cronin Evelymn T.conard Albert Hibstenberg Clarence Cowman Emercon Edward Shea John Mullen Ardran Cavanaugh Nin Tle

SQUIRREL SEASON RULES AND PENALTIES OUTLINED

The article explains open season rules for squirrels with a policy that hunting before August 1 is not allowed and hunting from July 1 to November 1 is permitted. It notes strict enforcement and a fine of 19 dollars per squirrel for violations during the closed season.

Zeppelins Raid England As World War Turmoil Continues

London reports a Zeppelin visited the Northeast coast of England last evening dropping bombs. Fifteen dead and fifteen wounded in the district, with fires started but later fought. The string of air attacks since May 31 shows escalating aerial warfare and retaliatory strikes between sides. An earlier raid hit Karlsruhe killing nineteen and wounding fourteen.

London England Jond Karlsruhe

Conspiracy Seen In German Red Cross Imposter Hoax

The Tribune reports a suspected hoax by a man posing as Dr Anton Meyer Gerhard a German Red Cross lecturer and Count von Bernstorff envoy. The real Meyer Gerhard remains in Germany. the impostor is Alfred Meyer a high ranking German war official.

Anton Meyvyer-Gerhard Red Cross Count von Bernstorff Christiansand Norway State Department United States Alfred Meyer Department of Army Supplies Ministry of War Anton Meyer Gerhard Germany East Front Dr. Meyer

Propaganda Farce in War Materials Drive

The article criticizes Red Cross propaganda as a farce accusing a speaker of seeking war supplies and gauging U S preparedness. It portrays him as a duplicitous figure using disguises and engaging with munition brokers to aid the German cause while pleading for contributions.

Red Cross War Office Dr. Jeyk Mr. Hyde

Turkish emissary seeks Germany consent for separate peace

Rome reports the Idea Nazionale says Turkey sent an emissary to Berlin to obtain German consent for a separate peace with the Allies due to famine and secret munition limits. London claims three Teutonic armies near Lemberg and that Austro German forces will reach the Russian stronghold by July 1 after Russian defeats.

Rome Idea Nazionale Turkey Berlin Germany London Lemberg von Mackensen Przemys Vienna

Galician Front Advances Across Przemysl Corridor

German and Austrian forces under Von Der Marwitz, Ermoli, and Von Macken advance toward Jrodek and Krakowice while Archduke Ferdinand’s northern wing pushes toward Piskoreavice and the Lemberg railway. Russian resistance remains heavy near Krakowice as broader Galicia operations aim to relieve Soviet garrisons and aid Italian front options. Baltic theater reports claim village Danksze and other areas near Shavn, Mariampol, and Orkyez River yielded prisoners.

Mociska von der Marwitz Wsznia Przemsyl-Lemberg Jrodek Ermoli von Mackensens Krakowice Jarrow Lemberg Archduke Ferdinand Sienawa Piskoreavice Montay Galicia Danksze Shavn Mariampol-Kovno Kabvaria Orkyez

Americans Would Rally To Defense Says Salzgaber

Gaylord Salzgaber of Ohio, Commissioner of Pensions, argues the United States is secure from attack if a call to defend the country goes out. He cites U S preparedness and recalls wartime patriotism, contrasting Switzerland and Canada and recalling U S wartime mobilization in Ohio.

Salzgaber Wish'n2aton Gaylord MV. Sazgaber Ohio United States Mil Mons Ier Salygaber Agriculture Vrooman Phoue Europe Switzerland Vrooman Sa’d Salzgaber Canada Joeneine

Capt Murphy in Critical Condition at Philadelphia Police HQ

Capt Murphy, Pennsylvania Police Commissioner, remains critically ill after several weeks with a disease. Authorities report he is under care at his home on West Market Street as supporters hope for improvement.

Capt Murphy John TR. Murphy Pennaylvania Lines Potehts Marvet

Canning Plant Nearing Completion In Indiana

Houchland Brothers' canning factory at Underwood in this county nears completion and will be among the largest and most up to date plants in Indiana once operational.

Houchland Brothers Underwood Indiana

Reformatory Arrivals From Greene County and Allen County

Russell Seeder Pearl Davis and Willam Seighner convicted of second degree burglary begin terms of two to fourteen years at the reformatory. Elmer Holiday arrives from Allen County to serve five to fourteen years for robbery.

Russell Seeder Pearl Davis Willam Seighner Reformatory Greene County Elmer Holiday Allen County

Sunday School Association Opens 51st Convention at Logansport

The Indiana Sunday School Association opened its 51st annual convention at the Broadway Missionary Church in Logansport with about 1,000 expected attendees. State President W. C. Hall led the opening session at 11 o'clock as delegates debated organization methods and new plans. Alfred Day of Syracuse presided over the morning superintendent session, outlining approaches to improve church work.

Indiana Sunday School Association Broadway Mi Loganzport W. C. Hall Alfred Day Syracuse N. Y Day

Conventon Proceedings Open in Afternoon Session

A. J. Frantz Cass County superintendent served as general chairman welcoming attendees. Alfred Day limited time for proceedings then adjourned to six concurrent conferences. Peart L Weaver presided over temperance conference while Lannis McPhetridze led another on publicity and church news displays.

A. J. Frantz Cass County Evotes Alfred Day A. B. Cornelius Indianapoli Mss Peart L. Weaver Lannis McPhetridze

Sellersburg Nonpartisan Trustee and Marshal Election Notice

Voters in Sellersburg will select marshal and town trustees at a nonpartisan election to be held Thursday. Names of candidates and voting details are to be announced. The article notes the November election date and the importance of local leadership.

Tip Tt 9 Sect Sellershburg

Double Wedding Sparks Townsfolk Curiosity

Two brothers reportedly wed in a dual ceremony. Miss Carmen Afar and Mrs. Rolia Rider were among the attendees. Details remain unclear as fragments describe both brides and grooms from nearby Cret ersville with little verifiable information.

Aton Carmen Afar Rolia Rider Mise Ars Feeler Erate Cretersville Werald

Forestry Contest Winners Noted At Charlestown School

The Indiana State Board of Forestry awarded prizes for a forestry essay contest submitted by Charlestown High School students. Miss Perth Moare of Munetetawrn Teak School won second prize. she had the highest scholarship average in the school. The competition closed March 1, with local interest high due to the nearby state forestry reservation near Henryville.

Heh Indivena State Board of Forestry Perth Moare Othe Munetetawrn Indiana Charlestown Fred Gladden

Salary Increase for Postmaster C F E Garriot

The Post Office Department informs Po master C F E Garriot in Scottsburg that his salary will rise by $190 from July 1 due to increased office revenues.

Pomaster C. FE. Garriot Scottsburs Post Office Department

Also Mentioned on This Page

Telephone Company Lawn Fete Presbyterian Excursion M. &. Church Fereuson Marr Morris Poly Prosser Aivs Harrys Perv Peavers Jauss. Tegner Nota Shveking McCoig Crim Meiers Mra. Osbornetth Chan Weather Report Princh Silver Hills First Presbyterian Chleth Evangelist Prayer Meeting Trotter Rev. Truby Presbyterian Church Anthony K. of P. Armory America New York the Tribune Galician Front Logansport Frantz Sellersburg Edith Moore Charlestows Heals School
Search Courier

Search the Jeffersonville Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Jeffersonville Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication