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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1915

Page

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Falls Cities Lawn Tennis Tourney Opens in Louisville

Miss Marjorie Cowan defeated Miss Marcella Coll in three sets 6 2 6 2 6 2 amid strong play. Miss Evelyn Sweeney paused her match due to Cowan's fitness. William Ingram and Warland Ingram were upset by Earl Wilson 6 2 1 6 6 4 and Wallace Frank 6 3 6 4 respectively, leaving Sweeney and her brother Jim Sweeney as the remaining contenders for the trophies.

William Ingram Warland Ingram Vaterday Earl Wilson Warlans Ingram Wallace Frank Miss Coll Miss Sweeney

Chickens Warned Against Running At Large In Warder Park

A complaint cites chickens roaming Warder Park and damaging the St. Lukes Flower Bed. It is stated that allowing poultry to run at large breaches a city ordinance.

Warder Park St. Lukes

Officers Elected by Hope Lodge K of P in List

At a meeting of Hope Lodge No 18 Knights of Pythias last night the following officers were elected C C Erdix Conners Harvey Cot trill V C Otto Hobson P Ots Morris MA C E Smith Morris James Durgee 1 G Wiliam Poole OO G Representatives to Grand Commandery Harry Detrow and Carver Morris Installing Officer Harry Detrow.

Hope Lodize Knights of Grand Commandery Harry Detrow Carver Morris

Burial of Edward White Near Watson

Remains of Edward White killed last summer by a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad train near Watson will be moved from the Eastern cemetery vault tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock and interred in that cemetery.

Edward White Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Watson Eastern Cemetery

Deed Transfers Land for Canning Factory Site

A deed recorded by the County Recorder shows Clifford Ailhands William T Houghland and others convey to the Houghland Canning Company for about 50 dollars an half acre near Underwood. The canning factory to be built will be occupied by the Houghland Canning Company which has been incorporated.

County Recorder Clifford Ailhands William T. Houghland Houghland Canning Company Underwood

Appeal Filed Over Malicious Prosecution Verdict

An appeal is filed in the appellate court concerning the Clark Circuit Court judgment in favor of James Harris for 650 dollars in a malicious prosecution case on an assignment of errors.

Clark James Harris

Lodges In Clark County Tax Exemption Declared

The County Board of Review ruled that lodge property in Clark County is exempt from assessment for taxation. The decision grants tax freedom to all lodges under county jurisdiction.

County Board of Review Clark County

Certificate of Election for Eugene Sanders Trustee

A certificate of the election by Jeffersonville Aerie No 1 527 Fraternal Order of Eagles of Eugene Sanders as trustee was filed in the county recorder’s office of Clifford Allbands.

Jeffersonville Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Eugene Sanders Clifford Allbands

Jeffersonville Road Improvement Fund Petition

Citizens petition for freeways repair along Ekin Avenue Mechanic Street and leading to city limits. Funds raised with bank deposits and private gifts, aided by Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company rock support. City officials and local farmers will oversee work with a $500 goal to improve gateways to Jeffersonville.

Ekin Avenue Said Meigs Avenue Mechanic Street Eleventh Street Eloventh Street United States Jeffersonville Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company Rock Thesata Traction Company First National Bank H. FE. Heaton Samuel W.W. Ister Luther Childs Mr. Childs Victor W. Lyon Jefecorville Traction Company

Ohio Falls Holiness Camp Meeting Set for Silver Hills

The Ohio Falls Holiness Association plans its annual camp at Silver Hills August 5 to 13 with preparations under way. Rev. Dr. J Walter Malone and Rev. Dr. Thomas C Henderson lead the program, singing evangelist Robert M Morris directs music, Nettie Sprigler handles the children's meeting, and new facilities including a water plant and ice house are being built. The Fourth of July service moves to 2 30 in the afternoon due to Sunday observance.

Ohio Falls Holiness Association Silver Hills McPhetters J. Walter Malone Cleveland The Bible Institute Thomas C. Henderson Columbus Robert M. Morris Upland Ind Nettie Sprigler Indianapolis

Death Notices for Mes and Powerman

Mrs. Martha Dowerman a longtime resident of New Albany dies after a long illness she had been blind for years. She leaves a husband three children siblings and other relatives. Funeral private at 2 30 pm tomorrow at her residence conducted by Rev F A Mensch.

Martha Dowerman Randall Shannon Rosedale East Market Street New Albany Dowerman Horse Cave Samuel Montz Susie Dowerman Chester Dowerman Samuel B. Wright Lousville Simon Fett F. A. Mensch German Evangelical Church

Death in Utica.

Thomas Lumpkins aged seventy six died at his Utica home from dropsy this morning. A Civil War veteran, he leaves a wife and five children William Lumpkins Jennie Lumpkins Albert Lumpkins Edward Lumpkins and Cora Lumpkins. He worked as a laborer. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 2 pm with burial in Utica cemetery.

Thomas Lumpkins Utica William Lumpkins Miiss Jennie Lumpkins Louisville Albert Lumpkins Edward Lumpkins Cora Lumpkins

Calexico Rocked by Three Tremendous Earthquakes

Three shocks struck Calexico and surrounding Imperial Valley between 8 and 9 pm injuring property and prompting nightly evacuations. El Centro reported an 8:30 am shock that toppled bricks and damaged structures. Total damage is estimated at about 1.5 million dollars with fires in several locales and military rule remaining in effect in border towns.

Calexico Cal Imperial Valley el Centro Masonic Temple Mexicali Heber

Final report filed in estate of Frank F. Dean

George W. Davis, administrator, filed final report with Circuit Clerk Curtis W. Ballard showing chargeable amount of $669.55 and credits of $440.97, leaving a balance of $228.58 to be divided between two heirs.

George W. Davis Curtis W. Ballard Frank F. Dean

Elopement Ends In New Albany Marriage Of Minors

Miss Elizabeth Long fourteen of Louisville and Maxwell P Spicker eighteen of Louisville wed at the Jefferson County Clerk’s office near New Albany after a police chase and license denial. They gave ages 18 and 19 on filing and may face legal trouble over age claims.

Elizabeth Long Crescent Court Louisville Maxwell P. Spicker Third Street Aaron V. Johnson New Albany theLouisville Jeffersonville Green Valley Road George Hardin Tonnsville Lexington John R. C. Lons Miss Jong Luisville Young Snpicker Culver Military Academy Culver Ind Ater Six Mile Island Wth New York Ciy Manufacturing Julius Spicker Richland Parish Lumber Company

Indiana Wives Trading Husbands by Elope ments in Court

In Harrison Indiana a court ends two couples marriages by double elopements and double divorces. Harry E Burk a Harrison druggist is split from his wife who eloped with Dr O D Maddux. Mrs Burk later wed Burk again after court action. The Madduxes moved to Washington Court House Ohio and all parties are described as good friends.

Cincinnati Ohio Indiana Cupid Harrison Harry E. Burk O. D. Maddux Kansas City Burk Maddux

For Rent Good Six Room Cottage at 828 Walnut St

For rent a six room cottage on a large east side lot at 828 Walnut Street. Phone 651 for details.

Walnut St East Side Street

Balkans On Brink War Fears Rise In Europe

June reports from Rome indicate Roumania may cite Transylvania as a pretext to join the great conflict, while Austro German rejection of cession is anticipated. Separately British bombs near Roulers kill fifty soldiers, and Russian attempts to retake Dniester line continue with heavy casualties and relentless attacks.

Rome Balkans Roumania Transylvania Iienna Rotterdam Roulers

Desperate Fighting Along Eastern Front Report

Descriptions say fighting near Zale Szczzyk y and along the river is especially desperate with repeated Russian assaults and costly Austrian defense. Reports from Bessarabia note daily scenes of fierce engagement and Russian home guard levies failing to break Austrian lines. The War Office says Kopaczyska on the Omulew River, 16 miles northeast of Ostrolenka, was evacuated after a prior recapture.

Zale Szcczyky Bessarabia War Office Kopaczyska Omulew Ostrolenka

Russian Line Penetrated in Close Combat Near Stes na

Reported advance southeast of Schoerzeie near the village of Stes na after heavy fighting. German forces under General Von Woyrech crossed south of the Ilza during pursuit and established positions in the enemy line.

Schoerzeie Stesna von Woyrech Ilza

Uncle Sam Wins Prizes At Panama-Pacific Exposition

The United States Government won twenty eight grand prizes and thirty one medals of honor for its exhibits at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. This marks the largest government participation in an international exposition and is the first time the U S has entered the competition for prizes.

San Francisco Cal United States

Farmers Complete Clark County Wheat Harvest

Practically all Clark County farmers finished harvesting their wheat with delays from heavy rains causing notable crop damage.

Clark County

Zimmerman released on bond in child desertion case

Frank Zimmerman was released from jail after furnishing bond on a child desertion charge. He had been rearrested after failing to appear in court and a bench warrant was issued. He had previously been released on his own recognizance by Judge James W. Fortune. He agreed to return to Marysville to care for his children but reportedly remained elsewhere.

Frank Zimmerman James W. Fortune Marysville

Zollman Named for County Treasurer Nomination on Dem Ticket

Charles K. Zollman former prosecuting attorney and last year candidate for Circuit Clerk is mentioned as a possible nominee for County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket. Harry Peters an Indiana Reformatory instructor and J Ed Gray of Memphis are also mentioned.

Charles K. Zollman Harry Peters Indiana Reformatory J. Ed Gray Memphis

Elderly Veteran In Critical Condition At Ohio Falls Home

Marvin Hirt aged eighty three is in critical condition at 105 Play Avenue Ohio Falls on the river front. The aged veteran is blind almost deaf and unable to recognize friends due to infirmities of age.

Marvin Hirt Play Avenue Ohio Falls

Brotherhood Meeting at St. Lucas Church

The Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip at St. Lucas German Reformed Church will hold its monthly meeting next Thursday night. Dr. Davis L. Field, president of the City Board of Health, will give another address following his talk two months ago. Other social features are planned.

Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip St. Lucas Davis L. Field City Board of Health

Lincoln McConnell Tops Chautauqua Attractions

Lincoln McConnell a famed preacher and orator is billed as the greatest chautauqua attraction of the day and will headline the last day’s afternoon and evening programs. Irene Margaret Cullison directs fourteen playground specialists across Indiana Ohio and Michigan during the season and brings credentials from the Chicago Training School and the American Institute of Child Labor.

Lincoln McConnell Lincoln Irene Margaret Cullison Lincoln Junior Chautauqua Indiana Ohio Michigan Chicago Training School of American Institute of Child Labor David Starr Jordan G. Stanley Hall Ben Lindsey Miss Cullison American Institute of Child Life

Sudden Death of Pennsylvanian Railroad Official Schell

Charles E. Schell a high official with the Pennsylvania Railroad in Pittsburg died suddenly at 4 o clock in the morning He had long service dating from the Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis line and was about fifty nine He leaves a widow Alice Merrett four children and two brothers Alvin and Rucius M Schnell and a sister Mrs David Scott of Topeka Kansas.

Wort PitTsburg Chares E. Schell Pennsylvania Railroad Company Alvin Schell Maple Street L. & N. Railroad Louisvillle Rucius M. Schnell Peath Schell Ida Schell Rose Hill Mr. Schell Charles D. Schell Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis David Scott Topeka Kas

Police Court Hears Divided Cases Before Magistrate Veasey

Robert Rose charged with carrying a concealed weapon was heard this morning and the case held under advisement until next Monday. William Johnson charged with arson in a Wall Street cottage fire had a hearing and a continuance to July 1. he is an accessory to James Thurston who pled guilty and was held to the Circuit Court. Edward Fogarty fined five dollars and costs for intoxication and remanded. he later escaped from Sheriff Phipps office and was recaptured at 3 a.m.

Robert Rose Benson R. Veasey William Johnson Wall Street James Thurston Edward Fogarty Phipps

In Falls Cities Tennis Club Play Warland Ingram Triumphed

In seven days of the Falls Cities Tennis Club tournament at Central Park Louisville Warland Ingram and James W Sweeney defeated Starks and Small 6 4 1 4 6 3 in three strenuous sets. Evelyn Sweeney defeated Mary Jeanette Biehl 6 0 6 0 yesterday. Marcella Coll faced Marjore Cowan today with the winner to meet Sweeney. William Ingram faced Earl Wilson and Warland Ingram met Wallace Frank with all city players reporting victories since day one.

Marcella Coll Marjorie Cowan Central Park Louisville Cowan Miss Coll Falls Cities Warland Ingram James W. Sweeney Starks Smallcross Whch Evelyn Sweeney Mary Jeanette Biehl Marjore Cowan Sweeney William Ingram Earl Wilson Wallace Frank

Also Mentioned on This Page

William and Majorie Cowan Th’srea Hope Lodge K. OF ED White Death of Mes Powerman Berlin Linsengen Dniester River Czernowitz Bukowina Dniester Uncle Sam Lincoln M’connell Charlestown Chautauqua Charles E. Schell Alvin Radius Pennsy. RD J. M. I. Railroad Ed Fogarty Ingram
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