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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

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We Are For John N Willis Riverside Opinion

Editorial comment supports John N Willis president of the Willys-Overland Company. It urges Riverside to adopt his plan for industrial growth and to unite business leaders, praising his active involvement and funds for the Chamber of Commerce. Willis stresses teamwork over individualism and highlights Riverside’s potential through collaboration.

Jota Willys Pres Che Willys- Overland Company Toledo Ohio Willis Willve Riverside Lestid Bette Tolefo Corner Chamber of Commerce Yolefo Rawine Editecal Willis Tecobs Chamber of Caonitnec Riverside Panel Vie Willys Hanpens Ceeds Tts John N. Willis

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Update and Agenda

The Members' Council did not meet on the 60h of June. A meeting is set for Tuesday the 26th at Spocom to discuss matters including two petitions the Public Service Commission will dispose of and other issues. Secretary-Manager C. G. Bradley notes officers aim for prompt decisions.

Spocom Public Service Commission C. G. Bradley

Blacksmith Wanted by George H. Holzbon & Co

Job ad from Jeffersonville Indiana seeks a blacksmith at George H. Holzbon and Bro. Applications requested from skilled tradesmen in the local area.

Geo. H. Holzbon & Bro Jeffersonville Ind Adv

Auto Crash Injures Local Residents near Court Avenue

Arthur Stoner 25 and Mrs Stoner were injured when a bicycle rider was struck by a car driven by Mr Stannard at Court and Cromt Aves. Arthur was taken home for treatment. Mrs Stoner was hurt near a saloon. Arthur suffered bruises and possible internal injuries. no broken bones reported.

Arthur Stoner George W. Stoner Stoner East Court Avenue Charles Bonifer Wool Court Avenue Mrr Stoner Cromt Avenue Mr. Stannard Pellowine Pe Rcom Welle Fide

Army ambulance supply bids top list for large contract

Major Theodore B. Hacker, Depot Quartermaster, announced bids for furnishing ambulances and supplies. Five bidders offered prices. Studebaker led with several pricing options totaling $199,500 for 190 wagons and related terms. Awards will go to the low bid and to the American Car & Foundry Company for other items.

Theodore B. Hacker Oro Studebaker Wagon Corporation of American South Bend George B. Marks Brooklyn N. Y George H. Holzboz Jeffersonville Kentucky Wagon Mannufacturing Company Louisville Philippine Islands Hacker James B.aleshire Washington, D. C

Options for new Pennsylvania RR right of way explored

Pennsylvania Railroad seeks to secure options on about 190 acres for a new city right of way with total expenditure near 50 000 to 53 000. Ten parcels are involved as routes cross land belonging to Asher Topp Prinz Andres Holden Philips Kopp and others near Walnut Ridge cemetery Harrison avenue and a gravel road. Further steps await definitions of exact route and titles.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company A. C. Asher Christopher Topp William T. Prinz Emil Andres Thomas A. Holden Philips George C. Kopp Jeffersonville Brick Company William T. Ingram Walnut Ridge Cemetery Harrison Avenue Chaneiig

Untitled note on corsets and body shaping

A readable fragment discusses corsets promising waist and hip reduction and body shaping claims. It contrasts claims of comfort with risks of disproportionate changes. The text cites a salesman or guide advising to tell a woman about gains and losses, noting potential trimming of waist and hip measurements.

Wrappers Help Wrep Use Ithers Bread at Home

Reader tip suggests using waxed parchment wrappers to bake cakes without greasing pans. Wrappers keep cakes from sticking and leave clean bottoms. The note claims the method is easy to retrieve and popular with readers.

Cleaning Hint for Recombudes in Moveable Furniture

Cleaning hint suggests removing lower drawers of bureaus and sideboards to access openings. Use whisk broom and cloth to clean through the openings weekly instead of moving heavy furniture. This method reduces effort and strain during cleaning chores.

Church Services and Summer Ventilation Update

The Rev. Arthur H. Keeney leads morning worship at 10 30 with theme A GOOD WORLD and evening service at 7 30 on WHAT HAVE I DONE The midweek service is 7 20 with Sunday School at 9 30 C E not meeting this week Do not stay away because of the heat This summer the church will be ventilated with electric fans offering one of the cool spots in town

Arthur H. Keeney C. E

Advent Christian Church Services and Classes

Sunday School at 9:30, sermon at 7:30 with the price of redemption as the subject. Loyal Workers meet at 6:45 followed by a 7:30 service on servants with the same sermon theme.

Extension Means War in Mexican Border Moves

General Jacinto Trevino warned that any movement by American troops would trigger hostilities with Mexican forces. Carranza ally, troops from the Durango Division arrived near Conch to reinforce Maldonado as tensions rise. Anti American sentiment resurges after a saloon incident in Casas Grandes involving a Mexican policeman.

Chihwahua City Mexico Jacinto Trevino Carranza Nort J. J. Pershing Trevino Durango Domingo Arrieta Conch Here Maldonado General Pershing Gabriel Gavira Casas Grandes

Gospel for Today at Wall Street M E Church

Sunday morning sermon titled The Gospel for Today by Rev Wylie opens the day. Sunday evening services are led by the Men's Bible Class with a large chorus choir and speaker W C Pearce of Chicago, superintendent of the Adult Department of the International Sunday School Association. Other services follow the usual schedule.

W. C. Pearce Chicago International Sunday School Association Wylie

Maple Street M E Church Services Announced

Maple Street M E Church schedules Sunday School at 9 15 a m public worship at 10 30 a m and 7 2 p m all in English. Morning sermon subject The Gospel for This Age evening sermon Difficulties and Their Mission. Public invited.

Thanks giving Dinner Invite Sparks Laughter at Carver

A note invites friends to a Thanksgiving dinner promising a crowd eager to laugh at the turkey carver. The message emphasizes a convivial, humorous gathering with plenty of company for the holiday.

Trustee Pivots on Charlestown School Bond Case

Sr. Charles FL Pangburn, trustee of Charlestown township, warns that if the Advisory Board’s appropriations for the new Wish School are cleared via litigation, he will re advertise and seek new bids. Wild & Company, the bond bidder, refuses to release bonds until litigation ends. Pangburn may sue the State Board of Health to allow use of the condemned building. A Greensboro firm was contracted but released from the bid due to rising material costs, with the board declining to return their check.

Charles FL Pangburn Charlestown Ci Inese Pilding Jo Wild & Companys Tie State Board of Health Creensboro Advisory Board

A Man’s Finances vs The Ideal Fiancee Hint

The saying contrasts romance with money by claiming a fiancé should be all heart while a husband must be all pocketbook. It reflects a light humorous view on gender roles and financial expectations.

Proverb Jumble Reflects Humour and Witty Sayings

A collage of quips contrasts youth ambition with marriage, cautionary wisdom with humor. Observations weight on patience, prudence, and social foibles as a playful slice of period wit.

If your enemy has a poor mercer that’s another thing to be thankful for

The line hints at a proverb about enemies and mercers, suggesting a practical advantage in having a weak supplier or broker. It frames gratitude for an opponent with limited resources or bargaining power.

Sharks are myths say Hawaii fishers in bold tale

Honolulu sea traders and South Pacific fishermen dismiss shark attacks as fiction. Dudie Miller in life belt taunts a 14 foot shark circling him while two canoe men watch. Kahia Moe claims sharks must be slain in mortal combat for drum making.

Honolulu Tiwan South Sea Dudie Miller South Pacific Dudie” Miller Kahia Moe David Mahu

St Luke's Reform Church Service Schedule

Divine services tomorrow include Sunday School at 9 30 a m German sermon at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m topic The Usefulness of Good Cheer Evening service at 7 30 p m All are invited to worship with us

Christian Endeavor

Troops Reinforce Noria After Mexican Raid

El Paso reports a Mexican band raided Noria New Hampshire 12 miles from the city this afternoon. Civilians and local guards repelled the raid with one marauder killed. A detachment of troops was sent to Noria to reinforce the civilian defense as Juarez receives intensified orders and thousands of Mexican troops move toward border points.

el Paso Texas Noria N. H le Town George Bell, Jr Carranza Juarez Gonzales Cuartel Villa Ahumiada

Anti Saloon League speaker at First Christian Church

In the morning J E Martin of Indianapolis will address the congregation in support of the Anti-Saloon League. At evening service the pastor will preach on The Panters of Drifting.

J. E. Martin Indianapolis Anti-Saloon League

Clearable land transformed by stump puller method

G A Tecant writes from home about clearing 49 acre tract with a stump puller. Hickory and oak stumps 10 years old yield large roots. elm stumps pulled in 30 minutes with a larger machine. Land valuation rises from valueless to worth $80-$90 per acre after clearing. dynamite avoided.

G. A. Tecant

New School Board Member Elected in Slersburg

William Wehringer was elected to the Slersburg board of school trustees to succeed Edward Henderson who resigned. The change adds a new member to the town trustees.

Edward Henderson William Wehringer Slersburg

Optimist view fuels greater good from limited resources

An optimistic mindset drives people to extract more value from imperfect circumstances, turning constraints into opportunities. The saying highlights resilience and ingenuity as key factors in improving outcomes beyond initial expectations.

Financial conditions shape legal cases

A concise note signals that financial conditions influence court outcomes and litigation strategies. Financial status may affect filings, settlements, and judicial decisions, altering the course of legal proceedings.

Daughter Born to Oma Masters Family

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Oma Masters. The father is a nephew of Officer James Masters of the Police Department.

Oma Masters James Masters The Police Department

Corn binder usage and cost estimates

The report estimates the average corn binder is used no more than four days annually, has a lifespan of about 11 years, and costs the owner 84 cents per acre it covers.

Robinsons Visit Charlestown Parents in Washington DC

Mr and Mrs Lee L Robinson formerly of this city reside in Washington DC and are visiting her father Dr W F Work and Mrs Work at Charlestown during their trip.

Lee L. Robinson City Washington, D. C W. F. Work

Miss Carrie Rentz Visits Relatives Here

Miss Carrie Rentz of Sellersburg is visiting relatives in town this week. The trip brings a familiar hometown connection to local households.

Carrie Rentz Sellersburg

Morris Schlosser Nuptials Planned at Wall Street M E Church

Miss Ruth Morris will wed Michael Schlosser next Tuesday evening at Wall Street M E Church. Matron of honor is Mrs Hugh Marble, with bridesmaids Clara Fawcett Aliie Ogden, flower girls Genevieve Schlosser Dorothy Rodgers, and ring bearer Ann Morris. Best man is Herbert Holman. ushers are Ernest Andres Avery Gibbs and Walter Schlossser. The couple will travel east after the ceremony.

Ruth Morris Michael Schlosser Wall Street M. E. Church Hugh Marble Clara Fawcett Aliie Ogden Tittle Genevieve Schlosser Dorothy Rodgers Ann Morris Herbert Holman Ernest Andres Avery Gibbs Walter Schlossser

Rabbit Discloses Treasure Buried in Kansan Jacket

A Mexican hunter near Pratt, Kansas, chased a rabbit into a hole and pulled it out with a sleeve clinging to a man’s jacket. The jacket hid a large stash of heavy silverware, exposing a treasure claim in the incident.

Pratt, Kan Bunny

Woman Neglect of Husband Shirt Front Sparks Reflection

A brief remark notes that a wife who neglects her husband's shirt front is scarcely the wife of his bosom, reflecting on domestic duties and affection in a concise moral observation.

Boyd True departs for Dayton on 8 business trip

The report notes Boyd True departed this afternoon on an eight business trip to Dayton. Details on itinerary or purpose were not provided.

Boyd True Dayton

Joel Hunt Leaves Dayton for New Position

Joel Hunt has departed Dayton for PDay ton Ohio to accept a position. Several officers traveled to Dayton this afternoon via Cincinnati on the main boat. It is reported that 242 Jeffersonville people are at the Gem City.

Joel Hunt Pdayton, O Dayton Cincinnati Jeffersonville Gem City

Road bonds sold for Scott county gravel road project

Road bonds for the Lexington township gravel road in Scott county were sold yesterday by Hugh Colvin, treasurer of Scott county to the Lexington State Bank. The issue totaled $16.00 with a $420 premium. There were nine total bids.

Lexington Township Scott County Hugh Colvin Lexington State Bank

Assessment Of Banks In Clark County Mortgage Holdings

The county board reviewed the assessment of mortgages held by banks as part of state banking examinations. Allen Swart of First National Bank testified about how capital stock, surplus, and undivided profits affect asset valuation. Personal property assessments in Clark County totaled about 1.871 million dollars, with 58 thousand in city holdings.

Mari County County Post of Review Allen AL Swart First National Tan Stoney Charles J. Quibson State Board of Tas Commissioners Sener Ral Weit State Board Hebt First National Bank Clark County

Sunday School Picnic Plans At Prather Next Friday

The children of the Sunday School of Wall Street Methodist Episcopal Church will picnic at Prather next Friday. Travel will be by the Louisville and Northern Railway and Lignunge Company cars. Children under 12 travel free. others pay 15 cents.

Wall Street

Assessment Boost for Indiana Halloware Company Output

The assessment on Indiana Halloware Company, agents for the foundry output at the Illinois Reformatory, rose to 15000 dollars and was increased by 4400 dollars by the County Board of Review. Officials of the corporations have been notified to appear before the board.

Indiana Hallowware Company In Ilumna Reformatory County Board of Review

Deeds of Decree Filed on Property Transfers

Sheriff William Long filed deeds for property loans and sale. Simc. Keller and others receive 95 acres for $799.68, Harry C. Doughty gets sixteen city lots, and Charles McComb acquires 32 acres for $2,790 and a grant 47.

Satit William Long Simc. Keller Harry C. Doughty Charles McComb

Clark Circuit Court Disposes 13 Criminal 94 Civil Cases

Miss Margaret KE Hines reports the Clark Circuit Court completed an abstract of April term cases. Through Saturday, 13 criminal, 94 civil, and 5 probate cases have been disposed of.

Margaret KE. Hines Clark Circuit Court

Store Theft Report From Springstree Fruit Vendor

Salvador Aprile reports to Capt. M A Wall that his Springstree fruit store was entered and goods valued at five dollars were stolen.

M. A. Wall Salvador Aprile Springstree

Steamboat Captain Resigns From Townsville Run

Capt. Clarence McTefresh of the city steps down as master of the Tena May steamer operating between Townsville and lower river points. The pilot will assume both master and pilot duties in the vessel’s command.

Clarence MclTefresh City Tena May Townsville Lower Rigrt Points

Three Chautauqua Affairs Planned in Clark County

Chautauqua events are set for Glewood Park Charlestown and Sellersburg with a summer series in each location. Sellersburg programs will take place at Glen Helen Park and feature an excellent lineup.

Clark County Chautauqua Glewood Park Charlestown Sellersburg Glen Helen Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

Editorial Comnent Ersonville Edho N. Willys John N. Willys Goole Tang Elmina N.Y Toauer Thor Cmai Pennsylvania Railroad Iso Wenon Advent Christian Church W. O. Williams Pershing M. E. Church Maple Street A. G. Becker Charlestown Township Advisory Board ST. Luke’s Reformed Church F. E. Lahr First Christian Church NEW School Board Morris
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