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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
1
Citizens of Jeffersonville face a pivotal lighting decision as the City Council proposes a radical shift to Mazda nitrogen incandescent lights. A public hearing at City Hall is set for Thursday June 24 from 11 am to 4 pm, with a pre‑hearing meeting urged for merchants and residents to review contracts and specs.
Pfau's Drug Store announces a Saturday sale with double red stamps on all cash purchases. The promotion highlights savings for shoppers, urging them to visit the store for this limited time offer.
In Martins Ferry Ohio on June 19 seventeen workers were injured in a fight at the Whiaker-Giesened Iron Company plant. Five were seriously hurt as members of rival unions Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers and United Iron and Steel Workers clashed during shift changes. Police dispersed the riot after stabbing incidents and names linked to union leadership were reported.
A detailed notice reports the marriage of Clara Stringe to D Morton McBride in Denver Colorado. The couple left for a wedding trip visiting Denver Salt Lake City and Ogden before returning to Cisco Utah to settle at home on June 23.
Jno a collie pup owned by John Gilmore of this city won third prize at the Kennel Club show at Fontaine Ferry Park. A large entry field featured many of the country’s finest dogs. Ino owned by Mrs. Harry Hensel won the prior season’s second prize. The dogs are valuable and highly prized by their owners.
Rev W H Wylie officiated at the marriage of Maggie Brown of Birds Eye daughter of Jonathan Brown and Edward Russel an attorney of Louisville.
James W. Sweeney Jr will handle the duties of Prosecuting Attorney Warren Allison in Police Court for two weeks starting Monday while Allison is away on vacation.
The Chautauqua Assembly at Glenwood Park from July 19 to 25 will feature plays of comedy with titles such as The Loyalist and the Toady adapted by Katherine S. Brown and A Court Comedy by Trajore Benton Cooke. Also showcased are As Dreams Come True by Chas. BE Nixon and scenes from Caste As You Like It and Twelfth Night with costumes by Fritz Schoultz of Chicago.
Tomorrow morning pastors from churches affiliated with the Jeffersonville Ministerial Association will swap pulpits. A visiting minister from another church will preach at each participating church in the city.
Sunday School starts at 9 30 with Otis White as superintendent. Preaching at 10 30 by the pastor on The Introduction and First Petition of the Lord's Prayer. Loyal Workers meet at 6 30 led by Ruth White on Eternal Life The Subject of Promise Not of Present Possession. Evening preaching at 7 30 with His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful.
The Jeffersonville Ministerial Association calls all Presbyterians to morning services at 10 39 with Rev Guess Who of What Church delivering the sermon. Evening service at 7 3 features Rev Truby on The Sins of the Saints. Everyone is welcome and urged to attend.
Sunday School at 9 20 a m preaching at 10 45 a m by a visiting pastor of the city The Epworth League at 6 45 p m Preaching and Communion at 7 45 p m by Rev A P Lyon D D Premising elder of the Louisville District Members urged to attend the Communion service in the evening.
Sunday School at 9 15. Morning services at 10 30 and 7 30. Sunday morning there will be an exchange of pulpits by city pastors. At 7 30 the subject will be The Great Random. Members and friends are urged to attend.
Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with lay service at 10 30 a m Holy Communion observed at 9 a m Wednesday service also listed for the week.
A jitney bus raced a limited interurban car from the station to Meigs avenue near the Government Depot, garnering speed, boarding baggage and a dramatic finish. Two St Meinrad students traveling home were left behind as the car sped off, with a movie reel moment teased by witnesses.
Prof. L L Driver from Winchester will lecture at Solon tonight to explain a proposed consolidation of Owen Township Schools. The plan centers on one central building near Solon offering improved facilities, sanitation, equipment, and lower maintenance costs with better instructors, and Randolph County schools already operate under consolidation.
The Ministerial Association coordinates an all city pupil exchange called A Church Going Sunday. Jeffersonville churchgoers are urged to attend their own church and bring unaffiliated friends. English services at 10 30 a m a special Guess Who sermon and an evening program at 7 30 with choir and solo performances.
Sunday School begins at 9 15 with classes for all including Men’s Class taught by Prof Marble and Young Men’s Class by the pastor A large congregation is expected at 10 30 with the pastor in the pulpit Epworth League meets at 6 45 and at 7 45 District Superintendent Dr Steele will preach with strong attendance anticipated
Amos H. Burtt deputy in the office of County Auditor Stoner filed an application for bar admission before the Clark Circuit Court. The Jefferson School of Law graduate, Louisville, is expected to become a prominent member of the Clark County bar.
Judge James W. Fortune revoked a previous order naming Florence Brown administrator of her husband George Brown's estate after Prosecuting Attorney Allison reported that Brown is a fugitive from justice with an indictment for murder. The estate valued at $50 and a $125 life policy remain unresolved as Brown disappeared in September 1910 after a fatal shooting in Claysburg.
San Diego Calif June 19 Reports from Guaymas Sonora say about 3000 Yaqui raiders have formed bands and are moving inland from the mountains with loot. Governor Maytorena withdraws troops as settlers protest. An attack on a Southern Pacific Railway work train near Mapeli Sonora last Saturday night killed two and wounded eleven.
The rise of Jitney buses eases streetcar strain and drives tire orders, with taxi and Jitney drivers preferring Diamond Tires due to durability under heavy wear. Diamond officials note taxi operators’ strong endorsements as key proof. Across the country, greetings shift to “Have you a little Jitney in your town.”
London reports the Russian defense near Lemberg weakening as German and Austro German forces advance from Tarnograd toward the Dnieper area. The front runs about 60 miles from the frontier to the Dneister marshes with Grodek as a key breach point.
Mrs Alice Glaze wife of river pilot George Glaze died at her parents home on Culbertson Avenue at 3 PM after four months bed rest due to tuberculosis. She leaves husband and two children and was a sister to Annie Leach. funeral Monday at her parents residence with burial at Fairview cemetery beside relatives who died in the same five year span.
Unprecedented losses mark the fighting as both sides reinforce for a final clash. Thousands of Germans and Austrians push along the Carpathians and along the Dniester while Russian numbers swell with fresh artillery convoys. Reports from Berlin say many new Russian troops are untrained territorials, yet the outcome hinges on the ability to hold the line around Lemberg as the Teutons face renewed resistance and have taken 9,000 prisoners in two days.
London reports the French left wing drives near Arras and across Alsace press on with heavy artillery. Souchez, Neubille, and Metz eral figures cited as French gains. Berlin claims British troops destroyed north of La Basse Canal and asserts French trenches taken near Lorette Heights.
Mrs M F Herman aged sixty four died Friday afternoon at her Pratt street home after a cancer illness. She leaves a husband and four married children. A Baptist church member, she will be buried Sunday at 2 pm in Eastern Cemetery after funeral services at the residence.
Pfaut's Cut Rate Drug Store reports active stamp redemption during the recent program. A.v. notes customers exchanged red stamps for goods as part of the store's promotion, with transactions recorded through the day.
Rev. B. F. Clifton a 27 year old Methodist minister from Flora was arrested in Fountain County Indiana on charges of stealing two automobile tanks from Veedersburg and Kingman. He was engaged to marry Miss Olcie Hessler and was arrested at the bride’s home.
Orchard owners unite to dispense with commission men and plan a tour of major shipping cities to arrange disposal of the crop. Bethlehem township expects a large harvest hauled by boat to Indianapolis and Chicago as the industry expands in the eastern county.
Short ad copy touts free talcum powder and iron items at cut prices. Encourages readers to act quickly at Pfau's Drug Store and Electric Shop with immediate call to visit the store this issue.
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