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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
1
The article discusses Kealing as a candidate for head of the Western Republican Headquarters. It notes his role in overseeing campaign strategy and his potential influence on regional operations, while implying the position carries limited immediate impact on the broader campaign.
Fragmented notice lists a police department event titled Police Fish Fry Next Week. It mentions a gathering time and location yet the readable fragments are weathered and unclear. No specific date or place names are confirmed in the legible text.
Public notice announces a Board of Pardons session in Indianapolis. Officials plan to review several cases and potentially grant clemency or commute sentences. Local agencies urge attendance or formal input by a stated deadline.
The Clark County Indiana Treasurer announces bonds for highway improvement will be sold at 10 A M June 29 1916 in Jeffersonville. The issue comprises 22 bonds of 2750 each totaling 8500 bearing 4.5 percent interest paid semi annually May 15 and Nov 15 for ten years. Bids may be rejected.
The Rev William J Wyle officiated last night at seven o clock for Miss Maud Clegg and A Tfeed Hall at a Wall Street Methodist church. Relatives and friends attended as Grace Clegg wore pink and rose. After the ceremony the couple visited Mrs Hall’s parents at 24 West Market street and later departed for their new home at Tall Cedars, with warm wishes from many friends.
Indiana reformatory inmates seeking clemency face a harsh mood from state pardons board member A Z Thomas who urged strict penalties for auto law violators. The hearing centered on Max Jacobson, once an Indianapolis parish worker, convicted in voluntary manslaughter after a 1914 crash on North Illinois Avenue that killed two women and injured another. Jacobson was defended by John W. Holtzman.
The gymnasium ceremony at Spieth's Hall is set for Wednesday evening at 8. Students will receive certificates for their studies. The program includes songs, choruses, solos, a drama: The Master and His Servants, and the awarding of diplomas to the graduates.
Hall and Smith, colored, were arrested for Prevone and fined $1 plus costs by Magistrate Benson R Viosueyo. The case against Thomas Rolinson charged with petit larceny was continued until tomorrow morning.
Second hand six hole coat range with coil for water connection advertised for sale. Fairly good condition. Phone 743.
Joan W. Crum conveyed to Joseph Caldwell and Addie Caldwell his wife for 3009 dollars part of survey 72 of the Tlinois grant containing five acres.
Jeffersonville Lodge, N 340 F and A M, will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening June 20 at 8 o'clock. Work in F C Degree. Hayden Denny W M. Ww W. 8B. Thomlinley, S E.
Mr Thomas insists pedestrians have almost no rights on public highways and that safety is luck. We compared motorists to treating children or chickens with little care. He attacks Sorridine, wants beer and autos divorced, and calls for strict enforcement of laws. Holtzman cites judge and Dr Burhans to explain Jacobson’s possible sentence and the impact of the crash.
Hiram Francisco, former Jefferson Circuit Court judge, urged parole for Glenn Sherman of Madison Indiana. Sherman was sentenced to the Reformatory for two to twenty one years for the January 1915 murder of Bert Porter of Brooksboro. Francisco presided over the trial and cited trial conditions as a factor in the sentence. A parole petition signed by eight jurors was presented to the board.
Inventory of the estate of Charles W. Cartwright valued at 4058 dollars was filed in Circuit Court by Albert W. Cartwright. Frank Garner and A. D. Stierheim prepared the valuation. Frank W. Cary filed bond of 6600 dollars with Edgar Haas and Louis Spriesterbach as sureties to act as guardian for Irene Mason Mabel Mason Elmer Mason and James Mason all minors of William Mason and their grandfather James D Mason died in Carroll County.
The Members' Council of the Chamber of Commerce holds a meeting this evening at 8 o'clock at headquarters 216 Spring Street. Visitors are invited and several matters are to come up including the signing of two petitions directed to the Public Service Commission.
County Board of Review heated discussion on property assessments for Jeffersonville Canning and local banks. Disputes centered on building valuations and proposed treatment of bank mortgages in capital stock taxes, with officials warning potential widespread impact and possible federal intervention.
Albert Spencer, a Treward Shipyards employee on Jackson street in Port Fulton, sustained a concussion when a heavy timber struck him at the plant yesterday afternoon. He was unconscious briefly but improved this morning, and colleagues describe him as one of the yard's best workmen.
An open letter from Jeffersonville's Centennial Executive Committee reports failure to secure funds and public support for a Clark County centennial celebration. The committee declares adjournment sine die and invites any new organization to take over, citing insufficient private subsidies and lack of patriotism among residents.
Gen Funston asked the War Department to send a large part of the National Guard to be stationed from Brownsville to the Pacific along the Mexican boundary. Washington released a harsh note to the Mexican government rejecting Carranza’s demand for troop withdrawal and warning of serious consequences if aggressions continue.
Edwards Davis stars in The Strength of the Weak at Dream Theater, leaving ministry to act as he portrays a grieving sister’s lover in a morally challenging storyline. The program also includes another installment of The Tr... Claw.
Secretary Lansing states the de facto government does not intend that Villa and followers be captured or dispersed by American or Mexican troops. He notes crimes and sinister designs but emphasizes no current intent to pursue such action.
Advert seeks antique items including china and vintage pictures. Prompt cash payment offered. Apply at 143 Spring St.
Advice urges systematic saving and budgeting to prevent debt and build funds for emergencies. Maintaining a bank account, reducing unneeded spending, and making regular mortgage deposits can ease payments as interest accrues, while debt on a home loan can be managed by saving and reallocating income.
Tr Festug A Steele district superintendent will preside over the fourth quarterly conference at Wall Street M T Church next Friday evening.
No further steps have been taken in the Alonzo BrenDel case tried by a jury in the Utica City Court for the killing of John Case. It is not indicated what steps, if any, will be taken before the court resumes in September.
Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions for Jeffersonville and vicinity with potential thunder showers tonight and Wednesday. The forecast emphasizes warmer temperatures and possible brief, localized storms.
Carl Ziehm who recently moved to Darton Ohio has returned home. Mrs Ella Loder of Spring Hill and her cousin Mrs J W Conner of New Albany have returned from Bloomington where they attended Indiana University commencement and visited their niece Mrs C F Main.
Jeffersonville's Wm. C. Pfau announces a new Gold Stamp program for customers. A gold stamp is given with each purchase starting today, with stamps also awarded every Saturday indefinitely. This marks the first issue of the stamp by any local merchant and highlights the store's progressiveness.
The consistory of St Luke's German Reformed Church plans lyceum entertainments from November to May to raise funds for debt on the church. A committee will arrange acts featuring local talent and notable figures from Iscoum and Chantayana platforms. Community members are urged to watch for further details.
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