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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1916

Page

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Obituary Notice for Miss Pettorff of Port Fulton

Miss Pettorff aged 49 died at her mother Mrs Barbara Pettorff home on Jefferson Street Port Fulton after long tuberculosis illness. She was born January 17 to William Soans Parhara Pettorff, survived by mother, one brother Hem Pettorff and three sisters. Funeral arrangements listed at Park AL Fochurch in that town.

Barbara Bottorff Osmat Barbara Pottort Jefferson Street Miz Pettorff VSS Wiliam Soans Parhara Dottorff Hem Petraff Clara Elle Potovit Park AL Fochurch

Change of Venue Legal Notice in Landmark Case

A court action cites venue change impacting multiple parties including the Southern Railways, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati lines, and the Lewisville & Northern Railway in a suit to set aside a real estate conveyance. Plaintiffs assert claims against Hesno Sandbeck and associates, with a northern park location referenced in New Albany. Proceedings involve principal attorneys and a chain of related defendants.

Enaire Athanny the &Ilbor Corfia Tio Seean? Nationr Albnecy UCAS Tioneys Enthasr Poontsville Southesn Taian Jaction Company

Official Appointment and Resignation Noted in City Office

Official appointment records show a recent successor to Valentine Tisxenstine appointed by the Choet of the Fore Department, who resigned to take work with Big Four Shops at Beech Grove near Ta Cansnals. Charles T. Howard received a certificate from Mayor Ernest Rauth as Capt. Hawa previously led Noo 2 ohouse on East Chestnut Street.

Valentine Tisxenstine Beech Grove Ta Cansnals Charles T. Howard Ernest Rauth Capt Hawa Charce Noo 2 Ohouse East Chestnut Street Jie

Cox Opposes Pension Bill for Post Office Employees

Rep William Cox of Indiana announced in Washington he will introduce a minority report opposing a New York bill to pension rural postal carriers. He warns passage would cost taxpayers and pave the way for pensions for all government workers. Cox cites rural carriers working under five hours daily and argues pensions would be an outrage on taxpayers.

Wiliam &. Cox Indiana Washington Thamel J. Grison New York Moon Cox Colleen ST Banoon

Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil Ad For Croup Relief

An old advertisement urges use of Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for child croup with a note that a little goes a long way. Indicates prices 25c and 50c and availability at drug stores.

Wagon Contracts and Depot Plans Amid Turbulent Times

The notice outlines wagon contracts at cost of 219 dollars each and announces a new government depot commander. It describes shipments routed to South Bend and El Paso, with attempts to begin service soon and to move freight for harness makers and suppliers, amid unclear disruptions and delays.

Sredtehoter Wiley Peers Eb Paso

Fragmented OCR Note on Public Figure and Event Delays

The readable text describes a convoluted set of names and events with delays and political references. It mentions a public figure, a candidate or actor, and a sequence of unnamed actions tied to a time frame and place. The prose is garbled but suggests an discussion of postponement and public perception.

Jeffersonville Masonic Notice June Meeting

Jeffersonville Lodge 340 F and A M holds a regular meeting Tuesday June 27 at 8 oclock. Work in F C Degree. Hayden Denny W M W 8B Thornley Sec.

Jeffersonville Lodge F. C. Degres Hayden Denny W. M Thornley

War Born World Benefit Editorial Promotes Thrift

An editorial in the July Woman's House Companion argues the war has created a new thrift ethic worldwide. It notes prime ministers economists and courts urging thrift and cites households adopting family savings accounts as a lasting benefit.

July Woman's House Companion

Kids for Lumber Opened by Major Hacker

Major Theodore PB Hacker opened a lumber supply contract furnishing 12 566 feet of seasoned timber for depot stock. A third of the lumber will be yellow pine.

Theodore PB. Hacker

Slow Progress in Forming Local Militia Company

Citizens of Sellersburg work to organize a militia unit amid slow enrollment and limited civic interest. About half of the required men have joined for government service, with more recruited through a coup. A recruiting station meeting drew former Company M officers, while local residents and officials weigh the feasibility of forming the local company and potential leadership.

Organizeni Footes New Albany Jeffersonville Avers Pew Company Jean Twrrrell AL Tare Jess Shenherd C Mnany Mo Herbert Tuckleberrs George Buseman Ulere Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Leon Tierrel J. A.loevelass

From the Stars to You in the July American Mava- Zzihe

A fragmentary quotation by John RMinshear appears in the July issue of American Mava Zzihe. The line urges persistent search for a personal destiny beneath the stars.

John Rminshear

No Information on Superintendent Crouch Replacements

No information has been received by the school board from Prof Fuene Creech about recommendations for a principal candidate at one of the 100 buildings. No building has a designated principal.

Scheol Board Fueene MO Creech

Railroad Man Crum Declares Voluntary Bankruptcy

Charles G. Crum, a local railroad man, yesterday fled the office of Deputy Clerk BR Cardwill of the United States Court, filing a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Liabilities are listed at $690 with no assets.

Charles G. Crum Jueve Gecorze BR

Butchers Plan Meeting on Sunday Meat Delivery Ban

Several local butchers will meet tonight to consider an agreement not to take orders for meat delivery on Sundays, and to discuss doing so by telephone.

Fourth of July Celebration At Glen Helen Park

The second annual celebration by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will be held at Glen Helen Park Sel tionsburg with special cars to carry attendees. A balloon ascension is a featured event in the program.

Brotherhood of Railway Glen Helen Park Sellorsburg

Auction of Saloon Contents and Real Estate Scheduled

Tomorro Burdette C. Lutz as receiver for Sandidge and Colsher will publicly auction the saloon contents. The real estate will also be offered for sale at the same time or in separate sale.

Tomorro Burdette C. Lutz Sandidge & Colsher Uniablic

Petition Heard for Continuance of Dinky Service on Pennsylvania Lines

Indiana officials heard Mayor Morris and over 20 New Albany residents urge restoration of the Dinky suburban service between Louisville and New Albany. Railroad counsel and city representatives argued service is essential for workers, while New Albany station closure could drive families to Louisville. The Public Service Commission will prepare records and briefs before a final decision.

Newecomet Pennsylvania Company New Albany Louisville Newcomer Jeffersnville Jeffersonville Morris Loursville Pennsylvania McClure Public Service Comission

Deposition in Fry v Holzhog and Tonnsville Steel

The deposition of George H. Holz hog is taken at the office of H Willard Phipps in the suit of Jesse J Fry against George H Holzhog and the Tonnsville Steel and Iron Company.

George H. Holzhog H. Willard Phipps Jesse J Fry Tonnsville Steel & Iron Company

Frank Anderson Returns to West Bader This Season

Frank Anderson and his family have come back to West Bader after a visit here. He oversees the hot houses at the Hotel there.

Frank Anderson West Bader

Sermon Series Planned by Rev J M Vawter at Bethany

Rev J M Vawter pastor of the First Christian church has arranged a series of sermons at Bethany beginning Monday night July 1. He will lead the talks each week highlighting religious themes and spiritual guidance for the congregation.

J. M. Vawter First Christian Church Bethany

Moonlight Excursion Planned by Corinthian Club on Steamer Homer Smith

The Corinthian Club announces its second annual moonlight excursion on the steamer Homer Smith on Wednesday June 28 1916. The event promises good music and dancing with departure from the foot of Fourth Street Louisville at seven oclock.

The Corinthian Club Mason's Homer Smith Fourth Street Louisville

Dean's Porofets Advertisement Claim

For regular bowels and easy movements try Deans Porofets. Priced at 125 cents at all stores. Advertising copy promotes relief from constipation with a selling point of wide availability.

Dean

Twomey Named In National Guard Officers List

Governor Ralston announced a reorganization naming Capt. or Lt. Surgeon George W. Twomey of New Albany formerly of this city. Also named were Burton Thompson of Kokomo and Leonard Ostroneski of Indiana Harbor.

National Guard Ralston Sugeon George W. Twomey New Albany Burton Thompson Kokomo Leonard Ostroneski Indiana Harbor

Dream Theater Presents The Flirt And Iron Claw

The Dream Theater screens The Flirt as the feature film on tonight's program and also shows another installment of the Iron Claw.

Dream Theater Iron Claw

Wenning Awarded Contract for 5000 Mess Stools

William T Wenning of Howard Park receives a contract to furnish 5000 mess stools to the Quartermaster's Department with delivery required in 60 to 190 days.

William T. Wenning Wuoward Park Quartermaster’s Department

Reverend William Wylie Attends Anti-Saloon League Convention

The Rev. William E. Wylie pastor of Wall Street M E Church traveled to Indianapolis to attend sessions of the Anti-Saloon League convened there yesterday.

Anti-Saloon League Indianapolis William E. Wylie Wall Street M. E

Ice Cream Social Planned by St Luke's Church Group

The Philathea Class of the Sunday School at St Luke's Reformed Church announces an ice cream social to be held Saturday evening in the church basement.

St. Luke's Reformed Church

Treasury to redraw revenue districts in Illinois Ohio July 1

The Treasury Department scrapped plans to remodel Indiana districts and will instead redraw Illinois districts. Ohio splits into Southern and Northern agent districts, each a collection district, with changes taking effect July 1.

Washington, D. C Treasury Department Indiana Internal Revenue

Lentz Leaves Farm to Attend Hamilton Motor School

Paul Lentz son of former township trustee Omera Lentz left the Utica township area after an injury to his left eye while operating a traction engine in road repair work. He went to Indianapolis to attend the Hamilton Motor School. An Industrial Board of Indiana hearing awarded him 6.60 dollars per week from the contractors.

Utica Paul Lentz Omera Lentz Indianapolis Hamilton Motor School Industrial Board of Indiana

Indiana National Guard To Be Led By Capt Herron

Governor Ralston selected Capt Charles D Herron of the U S Army to command the Indiana National Guard as brigadier general pending War Department approval. If approved he will assume supreme command over the three regiments and detachments, uniting the brigade under one head for the first time in state history.

Charles D. Herron Tenth Regular Infantry Panama Canal Zone Ralston Indiana National Guard War Department Herron Indiana Camp Ralston Fort Benjamin Harrison National Guard Mili'a

Great Interest in Gardens in City Back Yard Club

Children show record interest in the Back Yard Garden Club with Prof. Emmett Taylor guiding the project. He plans to photograph the gardens and prizes will be awarded this fall for outstanding work.

Back Yard Garden Club Emmett Taylor

Cabinet Discusses Mexican Crisis as Guardsmen Move Toward Border

Washington June 7. The Carrizal prisoners issue looms as 48 hours may prompt U S action. President Wilson likely to wait for Carranza reply and declaration of intent. Cabinet met with no new orders from Baker Daniels or Lansing and no changes announced.

Washington Carrizal United States Wilson Carranza Lansing Baker Daniels

Mobilization of National Guard to the border begins

The War Department advances mobilization as National Guard units from New York Connecticut New Jersey and Massachusetts move to the border amid plans to back Gen Funston. Officials coordinate troop routing with rail officials to support eastern state departures.

Carranza War Department Funston Wilson Congress New York Connecticut New Jersey Massachusetts

Connecticut National Guard Heads to El Paso Amid Border Deployment

The Connecticut National Guard leads by night with over 2000 troops aboard an eight-section special train. The First and Second Infantry Regiments, Troop B Cavalry, a signal corps company, an ambulance company and a field hospital depart via Campbell Hall to El Paso, with the Yale Battery left behind for now.

National Guard Connecticut Wood Cavalry Special Corps el Paso Campbell Hall Buffalo Chicago Kansas City Ft. Worth Belvidere Santa Rosa Cavelev Signal Corps Battalion of Field Artillery Yale

Regiments and units deployed with Massachusetts and New York forces

The commands of New York to go included the Seventh Forty-Seventh and Seventy-first Regiments of Infantry a First Cavalry squadron a Signal Corps company a Twenty-second Corps of Engineers battalion First Field Hospital Company and Third Ambulance Corps Massachusetts troops moved from Framingham to join the New York and New Jersey forces at a Pennsylvania Railroad transfer point.

New York Euuadron An First Cavalry Signal Corps Twenty-scond Corps of Engineers Massachusetts Framingham Mass New Haven Road Pennsylvania Railroad New York and New Jerk

Roosevelt Accepted Dinner With Hughes In New York

New York June 17 Theodoren Roosevelt accepted an invitation to dine with Charles Hughes at the Republican presidential nominating hotel tomorrow night. Only Hughes and Roosevelt will attend the dinner. Hughes plans to stay in New York through Thursday after the event. Albany reports William R Willcox as Hughes’s preferred National Committee chairman. W Murray Crane plans to confer with Hughes. Sacramento California June 27 Hiram Johnson said he will support Hughes for president due to his record.

New York Theodoren Roosevelt Charles FE Hryoshes Ches Hughes Mee Tas Velt Bridgehampton William R Willcox Public Service Mer Hughes W. Murray Crane Massachusetts California Sacramento Cal Hiram W. Johnson Progressive Party

Children Hurt In Porch Fall Injures Two Local Boys

Charles Franklin two year old son of Prof and Mrs S Tu Scott and Mobert Donahue son of Mr and Mrs Fisworth Donahue of East Court Avenue fell backward from a swine on a porch this afternoon. The Scott child struck his head and was unconscious on arrival at home. Dr F C Hancock was summoned and a skull fracture was feared though not yet confirmed.

Charles Franklin Ely Co S. Tu, Scott Mobert Donahue Ars. Fisworth Doahue Fast Court Avenue Scott F.C. Hancock

For Sale Touring Car Bar A Gain

For quick sale, a touring car bar in perfect condition. Newly painted white with green trimmings. Only 6 300 miles run. Contact Karl F. Bierach at 129 W. Market St AV tel 94.

Karl F. Bierach W. Market ST. A.v

Teachers Fund Securities Not Taxed Says State Official

W H Hart Indiana state tax commissioner told the board that mortgages and other private securities held by the Indiana State Teachers Retirement Fund trustees are not taxable. Peru school unit admitted to retirement list bringing to fourteen the number of units. Law operative since August 1, 1914. action possible since October 1. Current list includes Laporte Marion Lafayette Logansport Goshen Seymour Hartford City Vincennes Muncie Madison Columbus Jeffersonville Evansville Peru.

Indiana State Teachers’ Retirement Fund W. H. Hart Indianapolis Peru Laporte Marion Lafayette Logansport Goshen Seymour Hartford City Vincennes Muncie Mailison Columins Jeffersonville Evansville

Major Peyton Departs for North Detroit on Business Trip

Major David C. Peyton leaves for Netrcoit on a business assignment. He will be away on official duties, with expected returns not disclosed.

David C. Peyton Netrcoit

Troop Reinforcement Ordered for Border

About 15 000 additional troops under the command of the Department of the East have been ordered to start for the border tomorrow.

Sey Department of the East

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Elizabeth Bottorff Port Fulton Clark Circuit Court Post Office States Committee Stldebaker Government Jere Erie Rey Leo Kids For Lumber Sellersburg Crouch Butchers Plan Agreement Pennsylvania Lines Public Service Commission Dr, Twomey ICE Cream Social C. D. Herron Bellinger R. L. O'Donnel Empire State Commands Porci TEL
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