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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

9

Funeral of Mrs Easton In Wall Street Church

Funeral services for the late Mrs Emma Easton wife of Sylvester Easton will be held at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon at Wall Street Methodist Episcopal church with Rev William H Wile and Rev C G Prather officiating. Interment will be at Walnut Ridge cemetery. Pallbearers are Oscar Duff Clifford Smith Charles Jones Wm Davis Adolph Frank and Nelson Smith

Emma Easton Sylvester Easton Hime Kentucky Street Wall Street This Ety Nelson Smith New Albany

Convention Return Marks Key Party Leaders

Judge James W Fortune returned from St Louis where he attended the Democratic National Convention. He will soon go to Indianapolis as a member of the committee to renominate President Thomas M Mossall. Curtis W Ballard also returned.

James W. Fortune St. Louis Pio Th “Enapolis Com Ree Rotsree Omas R Mossall Curtis ‘W. Ballard

Safety alarm installed by Baltimore & Ohio Railies

Safety alarm system installed in connection with a campaign to reduce accidents. The device rings when a train is within half a mile, located at Clark and corner streets, aiming to eliminate danger at crossing points and improve rail safety.

Baltimore & Ohio Railies Connectine Eertie Nabl Clark Or Comntsne

Informal Dance At North Springs Home Leads To Pleasant Evening

Miss Ladys Freeman entertained a small circle of friends at a North Springs Street residence last evening. The gathering featured an informal dance and a delightful time for those present.

Freeman North Springstreet

Examination set for horne machine operator at Quartermasters Depot

The service commission announces another examination to be held here July 7 for the position of horne machine operator at the Quartermasters Depot. The Government Depot has been unusually busy of late with many new hires and it has not been difficult for a capable applicant to secure employment.

The Service Commission Horne Quartermasters Government

Quarterly Conference Notice At Wall Street Church

The fourth quarterly conference will be held next Friday at 8 o'clock in the evening at Wall Street Episcopal Church. Attendees are urged to attend and participate in the church meeting.

Wall Fist Episcopal Church Street Meth

Visitor to Head Wall Street Sunday School Class

Mrs Caroline Gessman will have charge of the Pilotatea Class of Wall Street Sunday School tomorrow morning. She is connected with the Youle Alefoaisville. All members are to be present at Qi15.

Caroline Gessman Charce Wallstree Movine

Clergyman officiates marriage of Napler and Priest

Reverend W C Williams presided over the marriage of Walter C Napler a clerk and Miss Edna Priest at the couple’s residence. The ceremony completed with the couple listed under Busch meyer spelling variations.

W. C. Willams Walter C. Napler Edna Priest Buschmeyer

Wanination on Book of Rules Rough Draft

Fragmentary notes describe rule procedures and periodic examinations aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad. The text hints at management by the bank and weekly mess or inspection cycles affecting employees.

Death in Indianapolis Claims Civil War Veteran

An elderly Civil War veteran, M. Cole formerly of New Washington, died at Indianapolis hospital after illness.

Indianapolis Hloaine T. Tadianapolis M. Cole New Washington Tadianapolis Hospital

Real estate deed filed in Jeffersonville records

Elizabeth Wo Abbot conveyed to OveHa Mahenex part of lot 11 in an enlargement of Jeffersonville on Pearl street for a consideration of 250 dollars.

County Recorder Elizabeth Wo Abbot Jeffersonville

Police Court Holds Man for Circuit Court on Highway Robbery Attempt

James Prooks, colored, held to Clark Circuit Court by Magistrate Benson R. Veasey on charges of assault and battery with intent to commit highway robbery. Prooks failed to post bond and remained in custody. Edward Baker, colored, fined $5 and costs for vagrancy. Baker previously faced fines during Mayor Burke’s administration.

James Prooks Clark Benson R. Veasey Edward Baker Baker James E. Burke Coun Fourteenth Street New Alrary

Retirement of School Principals Amid Political Activity

City School Board announces retirement of James H. Scott of Johnson High and J P Dalasopish of East Castm Street school due to political activity. Arthur Crouch expected as successor. future principals may teach only their duties to avoid pension changes.

City School Board Lebel Bors James H. Scott Jsator High School JP Dlasopish East Castmt Street Pnuoineée & Gew Cays Perang

Girl Confesses After Evansville Incident Near Nortonville

A Nortonville teen admits leaving a nameless infant in Evansville era. The case centers on Jane 16 and a boy named Neilie Prowling. Newtonville families in the area report the incident and seek answers from authorities.

Evansville Jane Neilie Nortonville Stecour John Beates Nevtonville Rownie Neo Tonville

Dr Brats Plover Visiting Sister in Tennessee

Dr Brats Plover of Oat Est in Clair Tenn is spending a few days as a guest of his sister Mrs Charles Collier on Ses Oto avenue.

Brats Plover Oat Est. Clair. Tenn Charles Collier Ses Oto Avenue

Big Baseball Doubleheader at Weidner's Park Sunday

The North Tower Athletics host a Sunday double header at Weidner's Park with the Claysburg Stars and Port Fulton Tigers as opponents. Admission is free and all are invited to see two strong games.

North Tower Athletics Weidner’s Park Claysburg Tigers Port Fulton

State Board of Health Ban on Butter from Unpasteurized Cream

The State Board of Health ruled that butter cannot be made from unpasteurized cream on or after July 1, raising concern among farmers and grocers. State Food and Drug Commissioner Barnard explains the rule targets commercial dairies and creamery operators, not farmers processing surplus milk at home.

State Board of Health State Food and Drug Commissioer Wf. KE. Barnard

Ohio Woman Seeks Absolute Divorce From Durham Man

Mrs Anna Gribble Umstead of Fostoria Ohio files for absolute divorce from Travis Umstead of Durham North Carolina after she says he was imprisoned for a felony and stopped supporting their child. They married December 28 1911 and lived together until July 14 1915 when he allegedly refused support and fled after forging checks in Hopewell Virginia.

Durham N. C Anna Gribble Umstead Fostoria Ohio Travis Umstead Umstead

Northwestern weighs Roosevelt for university presidency

Chicago June 17 Theodore Roosevelt may be offered Northwestern University presidency to succeed Abraham W Harris whose resignation was handed to the Board of Trustees. An alumnus says Roosevelt is a serious candidate as he withdraws from politics and Northwestern trustees consider a call to head the institution.

Chicago Ill Theodore Roosevelt Northwestern University Abraham W. Harris Colonel Roosevelt Roosevelt Northwestern

Readvertisement Planned for $8,060 Bond Sale

On Monday a second advertisement will announce the proposed sale of a bond issue totaling 8060 dollars to fund improvements on the E. J. Gorman road in Monroe township, after an error in the first notice.

E. J. Gorman Monroe Township

Convicted Arson Case Shocks Town

Reported OCR text describes a man named Spencer involved in arson with accomplices. It mentions burglary, stealing clothing from Edgar and placing items in a home to conceal theft. Authorities indicate investigations continued and a suspect was to be arrested.

Uae Edgar Tio

Funeral services for Mrs Laura Thacker held today

Mrs Laura Thacker died Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Hughes on West Front Street. Services at 3 o clock conducted by Rev J M Vawter of the First Christian church. Interment in Walnut Ridge cemetery with pallbearers Dr H H McBride Albert Holmes M F Doherty Edward Crandall Thomas Dixon and H M Frank.

Thacker Laura Thacker George Hughes

Remedy Claims Wide Pain Relief From Oil Patent

Advert says oil treats rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and many ailments with one application removing pain instantly. Promises internal and external use for coughs croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis with rapid penetration. Note claims golden red oil and guaranteed product sold by druggists at 25 or 50 cents.

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