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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

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Marriage of Miss Mollie Lover and Douglas Cain in Charlestown

The wedding at the home of Miss Mollie Lover in Charlestown joined Miss Mollie Lover to Douglas Cain in a ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The groom, a former employee of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and the bride are described as prominent locals with ties to Charlestown families and community service.

Miss Mollie Boyer Douglass Cain Mollie Lover Canaticeto Touglass Cain Y Oclock Mt Ty Reve J. Mc Vawter Aviv Chirlestown Mes J. Sharp Flannee Rover Fred Davies Doantows Quiven Mpoo Mihen Coim Ty Cour Avenue Mises Fateer W. O. Trever Wellei Cuartestown Canty Suyecis Tendent Samiel T. Scott Far Foe Charlestown Louisville & Nashville

MEYER-POTTER WEDDING OUTLINE IN CHARLESTOWN AREA

Miss Woodvetpione C Meyer and Prof John Potter wed last evening at the bride’s parents home with Rev Adam G Tecker officiating. The couple, after a swift honeymoon, plan returning trip and will reside on the Wantesre nike. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs ivis tian Meyer, is a trained nurse. the groom, former principal of Whica township schools, will be assigned to Jacob schools.

Woodvetpione C. Meyer John Potter Adam G. Tecker Maple Street Moethoest Episcopal Church Ivistian Meyer Charlestown Jacob

Chautauquas in Clark County Schedule Announced

The Chartertown Chautauqua begins July 3 at Glenwood Park with a summer program featuring Richmond Pearson THoheon, noted for Spanish American War fame, speaking on "Our Country." The Clark County events run July 18 to 26 with July plans to be announced. Bergen Chautauqua is set for July 19 to 11, and Sellershore also announces a Chautauqua festival.

Chartertown Chsitacaya Richmond Pearson Thoheon Glenwood Park Bergen Sellershore

Corinthian Club Moonlight Excursion Draws Crowd

The Corinthian Club's annual trip last night aboard the Na mer Smith drew a capacity crowd. A stop on the riverbank attracted about 1,009 passengers as the boat neared the shore.

Corinthian Club Smith Peple

Hat Sale at 336 Spring Street This Friday and Saturday

Before moving to a new location at 336 Spring Street three trims hats will be sold Friday and Saturday of this week only at quoted prices. Julia Mullen Pfau Building adv.

Spring Street Julia Mullen Pfau

Sale Of Road Bonds Readvertised And Sold To Banks

Road bonds for Monroe Passes in Clary county were sold to J F Wild & Company and later readvertised to a local bank. The First National Bank of Peety and American National were among lenders. Interest accrued and rates described, with terms tied to construction financing.

Os Sawerth Monroe Clary First Nationaal Bank of Peety

Clepth of July Arrangements Incomplete Notice

Vague OCR text mentions July related planning and a clock on a gate near Judy. It notes a possible mail access issue for carriers and a practical closure of some location. No clear event, date, or organization is readable.

Death of Ming Shocks Coast Guard Community

A widow and three children face severance from government aid after John Ming’s death near the river. Residents mourn as a steamer and other boats fly half mast, while the Coast Guard memorials unfold. The pension law promises extended support only until the youngest child turns sixteen, then a lump sum ends aid if she remarries.

United Os Wea John Ming Hen Les Ming Drasx Miseves Opa Meosiw Mone Coast Guard Service

Funeral Of M F Doherty

Funeral services for Martin Francis Doherty will be held tomorrow at St Augustine's Church with Rev Michael Halpin officiating. Burial in Catholic cemetery. In state with flowers at his brother James Doherty's Meigs avenue home. Pallbearers listed. mourners include relatives from Oxford Cincinnati and Ware County. Telegrams of sympathy received from multiple counties.

Martin Francis Doherty James B. Doherty Meigs Avenue Jeffersonville

The Siege of Yorktown in Star Today Page 7

The feature recounts American and French infantry with French naval support capturing Cornwallis’ army at Yorktown. It marks the last decisive victory of the Revolutionary War and independence for America, timed toward the nation’s birth anniversary.

Star of Today Yorktown Tord Cornwallis America The Star

Local Canning Company Ships Tomatoes to Support Soldiers

Jeffersville Canning Company shipped 689 cases of tomatoes from Court avenue and Walnut street to a San Antonio order. The company aids clothing and equipping soldiers through the Government depot and supports Uncle Sam on the border. It remains ready to fill orders as long as soldiers need food.

San Antonio Tex Jeffersville Canning Company Court Avenue Walnut Street Jeffersonville Indiana Uncle Sam Canning Company Jeffersonville Canning Company

Indiana National Guard Soldier Joins Fort Benjamin Harrison

Thomas P Knowland former sergeant in Company M Indiana National Guard, who joined Seymour Company last week, is at Fort Benjamin Harrison with state units mobilized and says he will be sent to Texas. Knowland, renowned marksman, competed last year in a national shoot at Fort Winfield Scott Kas, earning a high placing.

Thomas P. Knowland Ment Indiana

Reformatory Arrival of Turley Wilkinson

Turley Wilkinson was received at the Indiana Reformatory from Tinton Green County after being convicted of petit larceny and sentenced to one to eight years in prison.

Turley Wilkinson Indiana Reformatory Tinton Green County

Sheridian Hawes Nuptials

The marriage of Miss Lelia Sheridan of New Albany and Homer Hawes of this city is planned for next week.

Lelia Sheridan New Albany Homer Hawes

Rules Exam for Pennsylvania Lines Employees Held Today

Employees of the Pennsylvania lines were examined on their rules today as the car used for this purpose arrived with a list of periodical procedures.

Pennsylvania

Steger Starred in Metro Production of The Blindness of Love

Dream Theater adds to One Mysteries of Myra with a Metro presentation of The Blindness of Love featuring Judins Stezer Grace Valentine and George le Quere. Steger, famed for The Fifth Commandment, delivers a tender hearted old father role. critics compare him to David Warfield and praise his transition from stage to screen.

Myra Metro Patan Judins Stezer Grace V Valentine George le Quere Mr. Steser Vir. Stecer Mr. Steger Broadway Stetser Stegelt Los Angeles Steger

Card of Thanks for Winn Hawkins Family

The undersigned thank friends neighbors donors of flowers and all others for sympathy and assistance in the death of our husband and father Winnie Hawkins and Sons.

Winn, Hawkins Winnie Hawkins

Finding Filed In Industrial Board Case At Circuit Court

The state Industrial Board finding in the case of John Highfield against Trallie Duffy and others has been filed in the Circuit Court. Highfield was hurt in New Washington last December when a scaffold fell while he worked as a carpenter and he was awarded five dollars and fifty cents a week dating from the time of his injury.

Sstate Industrial Board John Highfield Trallie Duffy Highfield New Washington

Certificates Wanted For Old Local Marriages

A letter to Circuit Clerk Jacobs from N A Benson of Plato Missouri requests certified copies of two marriages performed in this city, one in 1858. The note does not state the purpose for the copies.

Jacobs N. A. Benson Plato, Mo

Miss Ruth Jones Performs With Lawes Pupils at Elks Hall

Jeffersonville crowds urged to attend Friday concert by Miss Ruth Jones the renowned child violinist at Elks Hall with Miss Mildred Applegate Miss Phyllis Knobloch and Mr. Alen Clarke on the program.

Ruth Jones Ada Lawes Elks Hall Falls Jeffersonville Mildred Applegate Phyllis Knobloch Alen Clarke

Hunting licenses issued daily by circuit clerk office

On average two hunting licenses are issued each day in the office of Circuit Clerk Ernest E. Jacobs. Many hunters do not need to secure them, with many licenses issued last year proving valid. The permit lasts one year from the issue date.

Ernest E. Jacobs

Executor Qualifies in Stoner Will Case Near Memphis

George W. Stoner executed a bond of 2800 dollars this morning to qualify as executor of the last will of Sophia Stoner a cousin who died at her home near Memphis Unio Township this county. His sureties were Claude Allhands and Paris Spurecon.

George W. Stoner Sophia Stoner Memphis Unio Township Claude Allhands Paris Spurecon

House for Rent Near Government Depot and High School

My Bungalow for rent with all modern conveniences on a car line near Government Depot courthouse and High School. See me or E M Frank Mrs M A Bowers 705 Meigs Ave Adv.

Government Depot E. M. Frank M. A. Bowers Meigs Ave

Fund To Raise Nearly 4 Million For Indiana Roads

Washington June 29 The federal good roads bill now enacted lifts Indiana roadbuilding with annual allocations of 140 600 for 1917 281 200 for 1918 491 800 for 1919 562 400 for 1920 and 708 000 for 1921 totaling 1 973 400 over five years The matching requirement will double federal funds to a total of 3 946 000 for Indiana roads within five years.

Washington Indiana

DOUBLE GOLD STAMPS PFAY'S DRUG STORE SATURDAY

James Bedwell an Indiana Reformatory inmate approved for parole has been turned over to a Tlinois officer for burglary prosecution. He came to the Reformatory February 4 1911 to serve one to fourteen years for larceny and was released the next year. He was later picked up for an Illinois offense and will be sent to Illinois authorities. Summer colds are serious. Read how C E Summers Holdredge Ned recovered with Foley's Honey and Tar. The product soothes and heals and is loved by children.

James Bedwell Indiana Reformatory Tlinois Reformatory Tie Ilinis C. E. Summers Holdredge Ned Foley Ben ‘Doo Little Adv

Furnished River Front Apartment for Summer Cheap

Private riverfront furnished apartment available for the summer at a low rate. Owner may keep one room. contact via telephone 813-7 for details.

River Front

Freeing Of Prisoners Amid Mexican Bandit Pursuit Crisis

Official word confirms Carranza ordered release of American troopers held after Carrizal. Rodgers in Mexico City reports prisoners being moved toward the border. U S officials warn of continued military actions to protect citizens and pursue bandits unless Carranza responds. Eliseo Arredondo advised of the action by Foreign Minister Aguilar.

Washington Carranza Carrizal State Department Rodgers Mexico City Chihuahua City Mexico United States Baker White House Garcia Gen Bell el Paso Eliseo Arredondo Aguilar Acton Chihuahua Jacinto Trevino Army of the North Trevino Juarez Carranan

Carranza to Seek Arbitration Over American Troops Issue

Juarez and Chihuahua City reports say General Carranza will push for arbitration to settle U S troop activity on Mexican soil. Generals Gavira and Bertani, plus unnamed civilian allies, are authorized to negotiate for Mexico near the border as Carranza’s representatives.

el Paso Texas Juarez Chihuahua City Genere Carranza Gavira Bertani Mexico Defacto United States Carranza Wilson

Impostor Captain Denounced by British Consul

Robert William Gunter, arrested for obtaining 100 dollars under false pretenses from the Franklin National Bank, was committed to the Tombs to await extradition. Denounced by the British Consul as an imposter he claimed to be a Grenadier Guards captain and carried letters showing he used the name Robert Herrick, relative of former Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, to borrow from friends of the ambassador.

New York Robert William Gunter Franklin National Bank Philadelphia Gunter Grenadier Guards Robert Herrick Myron T. Herrick

Cleaning Straw Hats with Shellac in Shellac Mixture

A July Woman's Companion guide suggests shellac diluted with wood alcohol to refresh straw hats. Use light shellac for light hats, brown for darker tones, and add nigrosine for black hats. Shake, apply lightly, brush to even out, then air dry to remove alcohol odor.

Unclear Arbitration Proposal Ties Mexico and U S

A statement urges submitting the differences between Mexico and the United States to arbitration. It is understood that a committee has been appointed to represent the de facto government.

Mexico United States

Guard Movements Unaffected Amid Border Tension

No change in troop movements near the border despite Trevino's prisoner release. Funston urges rapid transfer of regular army recruits to border posts to bolster regiments and offset depleted units. Missouri troops reportedly bound for Laredo with rail lines prioritizing troop movements, while border sendries exchange shots near Nogales. War Dept notes 396 more motor trucks sent to Funston, 640 already in service.

Trevino United States Mexico State Department Carranza Funston War Department Missouri Texas Laredo Quartermaster’s Department

National Guardsmen to Begin Border Marches Under Harsh Conditions

Within two days guardsmen reaching the border will begin a hardening process to mimic Gener al Pershing's marches in pursuit of Francisco Villa. Each command will hike daily under conditions similar to active Mexican campaigns.

General Pershing Francisco Villa Comdi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilhelmina C. Mever John S. Potter Meyer—Potter Clark County E. D. Gorman Road J. F. Wild & Company EDATS Pelgh Bony Chio Sivoo Pecs Me John Munz M. F. Doherty Tery Star Today Benjamin Harrison Thomas Knowland Company M Sheridan—Hawes Dream Theater Holzoog Bros Pfay’s U. S Gavira and San Antono George Bell, Jr Tome Astow Gotham Ae Herrick
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