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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
1
Indiana reports 768522 children of school age, with 768622 in Clark County. State totals show white male attendees up from 387681 in 1914 to 388447 this year, white females 364023 versus 242187 in 1914, while colored students declined. Colored boys 8094 and colored girls 8058 eligible this year, down from 8240 and 1175 respectively in 1914.
State figures condense city town and township totals into county figures while recording individual losses and gains by school corporations. Total gains 15 608 and losses 13 369. 1914 gains 18 634 losses 15 174. Ages 14 to 16 total 113 596 this year vs 106 850 in 1914. Rural townships exceed cities and towns in numbers. townships 390 957 vs 388 860. cities 27 994 vs 27 173. towns 49 071 vs 50 000. Loss noted in this year shows only among towns.
Clark County shows a small rise in children of school age for 1915 reaching 10,090, up from 9,887 last year. Township totals are prepared by the Township Trustee and school corporation figures by employees under school boards.
Citizens Trust Co appoints as administrator for the estate of Thomas Sparks of Clark County Indiana. The estate is stated to be solvent. Legal notice filed June 17 1924 with the probate court.
Salesmen with ability to secure hearings with engineers and purchasing agents offered a splendid opportunity and a large territory for big producers. Contact Mr. Adams at Box 190 Station O Cleveland Ohio.
The Chautauqua Assembly at Glenwood Park runs July 10 to 25 featuring music readers lectures sermons and entertainment. The program includes the usual children's hour and a domestic science department led by Miss Jean Harris. Laurant the man of many mysteries will attend.
Lost note books near Minth and Wall to be returned to Rev. W. H. Riley at 415 Eleventh Street with a liberal reward offered.
Plans in Indianapolis honor the memory of Rev. Mer. Auguste Bessonies, rector of St. Anthony's German Catholic church 1854 to 1857. The service at St. John's Church will feature a requiem high mass and a parish gathering, with Rev. John O'Connell assisting.
A deed filed under decree of the county court chancellor traceh Kentucky records conveys from the boelli ty and Columbia Trust Company executor of Hulda Rauch fuss to Millard F. Graeche decedent's interest in 79 acres in Owen Township Clark County.
Sunday school groups from the Fret Presbyterian and its New Albany schools visited Fern Grove today. The First Christian church planned its annual outing at Coenwood Park. Park M. FE. church activities and an arcade event are scheduled for tomorrow.
Magistrate Frank P. Ogden officiated the wedding of Miss Annia Hollowell daughter of Media Hollowell of Floyd County and Clyde Clark a farmer of Floyd Knobs.
A mule pulling a wagon on East Maple Street yesterday evening fell and fractured a leg. The animal, valued at ninety dollars, died at once.
Chicago workers return to normal service after an all night session produced an agreement to arbitrate differences. Mayor Thompson will chair the arbitration panel as railroads and unions resume operations on elevated and surface lines following the strike.
The Overseas News Agency reports German and Austrian forces pressing the front in Poland Galicia and near the Rawka river with decisive operations expected. A State Department inquiry probes Dr Alfred Meyer Gerhard, alleged German envoy, amid claims of arms purchases and covert activity in the United States.
The State Department would urge recall of Ambassador Bern while deeming him implicated if charges prove substantiated. A plan to send Meyer-Gerhard to Germany surfaced in a conference with President Wilson and Ambassador Tiernstroff. Secretary Bryan sent the note, and Meyer-Gerhard’s presence in a country was unknown to the State Department until press reports.
Mrs Elizabeth Gould sues Western Union Telegraph Company in Floyd County Court New Albany claiming a telegram omitting not caused separation from her husband John Albert Gould He allegedly sent a message from Pittsburg May 7 urging furniture and home creation and promising further letters but the original ended with not write again The suit seeks 19000 dollars for alleged reconciliation loss and damages.
The Winchester Journal reports on Republican newspaper men visiting Jeffersonville and Corydon. The party met Henry Strauss, former manager of Jeffersonville’s water plant, who hosted them and lent his auto for a 60 mile hills ride. They toured the Indiana Reformatory, observed inmate crafts, then rode to Fern Grove aboard Carman’s, enjoying a chicken supper and noting Southern hospitality.
Public hearing in City Hall before Indiana Public Service Commission members Clark and Edwards discussed rate equalization for Cumberland Telephone. Residence rates will fall while business rates stay, affecting New Albany and Jeffersonville with substantial citywide savings projected.
Gray D Morrison son of Mrs W S Morrison of Harrison Avenue Howard Park was rushed to Norton Infirmary Louisville Wednesday afternoon at 5 oclock and operated on at 7 oclock by Drs Frank and Hanson. Surgeons reported the appendix was badly swollen and immediate surgery likely saved his life. This is the fourth Morrison child to undergo such an operation.
The War Department never confirmed contact with Alfred Meyer on purchasing 350 000 discarded Krag rifles. A New York source identified a Dr. Meyer Gerhard as the traveler to Germany, prompting Allied diplomats to push for clarification before further talks.
Miss Clara Weidner and Patrick Millhollan were married last night at the new St. Lucas German Reformed church in a ceremony led by Rev. H B Lahr. The bride, daughter of Henry Weidner of Claysburg, wore a white crepe dress and carried roses. The groom works as a clerk at Peter Wedner’s store at Spring Street and the Gravel Road. they will establish a home on the Gravel Road.
Advertises top payments for rare coins including an 1853 Half Dollar without arrows valued at 500 dollars and an 1894 Dime 8S Mint at 100 dollars. Claims many valuable coins circulate and urges readers to send now to Colin Circulator Numismatic Bank Dept. 52 Ft. Worth Texas.
John O Neil and J Hutchings field agents of the State Board of Accounts examine books at the Indiana Reformatory. The former was here before for that purpose.
Mrs. Nancy Hurlbut 86, former Madison resident, died in Indianapolis at her daughter Mrs Delia Cain's home. Her daughter Mrs Anna Hurlbut and granddaughter Helen have gone to Madison to attend the funeral at the deceased’s home.
County Auditor Stoner distributed taxes collected by County Treasurer John R. Scott to township trustees and school corporation treasurers in Clark County. Totals include Bethlehem $1225.70 and Jeffersonville $4997.23 among townships, plus school treasurers in Port Fulton $944.68 Sellersburg $1477.07 and Jeffersonville city $16251.07, with several others listed and a $713.85 check drawn for the librarian of Jeffersonville township.
State Board of Pardons visited the Indiana Reformatory and spoke with inmates who have clemency applications. The board will hold its quarterly meeting next Monday.
Richard Thompson a colored worker in this city but living in Tass isville was cleared in Criminal Court. Judge James P. Gregory censured the jurors for failing to convict based on the evidence. Thompson claimed the revolver was to be moved from his work to his home when arrested without a warrant.
J Chrittenberger approves Clark County semi annual settlement sheet prepared by County Auditor George W Stoner and deputies Arcos H Burtt and Thomas L Stoner. County retained 204 of the State taxes toward repayment of the county portion of school revenue.
For rent an almost new Remington typewriter listed by Prof. A. M. Symmes with telephone contact 604 F. Advertisement.
A newly painted Max well offered for sale for 350 dollars cash if taken immediately. Adv by Dr. J. H. Baldwin.
The note states that subscribers will pay about 600 dollars per year, with total savings in Jeffersonville and New Albany totaling roughly 1700 dollars annually across both communities.
At a morning telephone hearing in city hall an attorney for the company said claims against them are being paid with about $10,000 already settled. He did not specify the towns or locations involved. No settlement has been reached on the overcharge claims filed by local subscribers.
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