County seeks equalized valuation amid rent concerns
County officials and the treasurer work to set a fair assessment for properties, aiming to align valuations with average market levels and stabilize tax obligations for property owners.
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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
8
Sturell Season Ends Quietly in Weekend Sports
Fragmentary notes show a season title and scattered game hints with unclear dates and teams. The readable bits reference sportsmen and a November timeframe, but concrete details or results remain obscured.
Missioners' Meeting Set For Next Monday
County commissioners plan a short meeting next Monday with no report ready and no local liquor license action expected. Sellersburg remains dry pending further decisions.
Local man dies in Corydon fire and burial details
A Corydon fire killed a local man, with a burial held at the Mavenhoe cemetery overseen by Gustorifes. Tone Martin of Graham Street travels to Caryeon as he is the brother-in-law in the incident's aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Tone Martin
Graham Street
Caryeon
Three Game Series Sets Laneau for Championship
Tephrgis and the Claysburgs begin a three game series to decide the championship Jeffes Angile will pitch the second game as the Claysburg diamonds aim to clinch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tephrgis
Claysburg
Jeffes Angile
Claysburg Diamonds
Fourth of July Event at Hare's Woods to Include Singing
Residents of Sellersburg gather at Hare's Woods for a community Fourth of July celebration. The event features singing by local Sunday school groups and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verelyes
Sellersburg
Hare’s Woods
Antique coal range for sale with water coil hookup
FOR SALE Second hand 6 hole coal range with coil for water connection. In fairly good condition. Phone 743. aly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
State Board delays clemency decision on Herrison case
The State Board of Pardons has not yet advised Governor Ralston on clemency for inmates of the Reformatory and State Prison who applied. The case of Frank Herrison, sent up for mercy, reflects lingering interest in possible clemency action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Pardons
Ralston
Frank Herrison
Notice of Renewal Liquor License Application in Jeffersonville
Notice to voters of Jeffersonville Township Clark County Indiana that William Elliott Jr will apply to Clark County Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquor in less than a quart in a front room of a brick building at 747 Spring Street Jeffersonville Indiana The applicant a male over 21 a US citizen and qualified voter resides in Jeffersonville Township and has lived in Clark County one year and in Jeffersonville city where he desires to sell intoxicating liquors for six months dated June 29 1916 Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonvile
Jeffersonville Township
Clark County
State of
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Spring Street
Jeffersonville
County of
Clark
United States
Funeral of Miss Bottorff at Park Methodist Episcopal
The funeral for Elizabeth Bottorff who died Tuesday morning at her Port Fulton home was held at 2 30 this afternoon at Park Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. C H Sinnick officiating. Pallbearers were Rev Joseph Moore Prof A Datin Otto Ch b 5 Wm Yarbar Delbert Nachani and Charles Raat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bottorff
Port Fulton
Park Methodist Episcopal Church
C. H. Sinnick
Pallbi Arera
Joseph Moore
Charlestown
A. Daatin
Otto CH
Yarbar
Delbert Nachani
Charies Raat
Regimen of Lodges Proposed by Senator Taggart
Washington notes Senator Thomas Taggart of Indiana urged Secretary Baker to form a regiment quickly from Knights of Pythias and similar orders with drill experience. Baker found the plan novel and of interest. Taggart previously offered to raise and equip a regiment for Mexican service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Knights of Pythias
Taggart
Murray believed dead becomes suspect after rope and stone found
Belief that John N. Murray killed neighbor Carl Sumner by suicide faded when a rope and a heavy stone tied as an anchor were found along the Hays ditch near White River two miles west of Gero. Sheriff Peter R. Miller suspects Murray remains in the area as residents guard homes amid fear of retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
John N. Murray
Carl Sumner
White River
Hays Ditch
Gero
Murray
Peter R. Miller
Sumner
Militia recruitment efforts stall with Saturday deadline
No recruiting progress shown in the city as organizers report little advancement toward forming a militia company. If no notable progress occurs by Saturday, the effort will be abandoned.
For Sale Touring Car Bar Gain Quick Sale
For sale touring car bar gain. Quick sale. Perfect condition. Newly painted white with green trimmings. Only 6 300 miles. Karl F Bierach, 129 W Market St. Tel 94. A.v.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl F. Bierach
Market ST. Tel
A.v
Car Works Busy As Plant Secures Rail Work
The American Car and Foundry plant in our city remains busy with rebuilding forty nine passenger cars for Missouri Pacific and eighty one other railcars for firms including Chicago and Northwestern. Additional orders come from Louisville and Nashville and Chicago Indianapolis Louisville. The workforce recently extended by one hour daily and the shop holds government contracts while steel supply remains the chief challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Car & Foundry Company
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Chicago & Northwestern Rilway
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway
Ors
Marriage by Magistrate James in Columbus Nuptials
Magistrate William James officiated the marriage of Miss Emma Boffing of Columbus Indiana and Homer A. Lawless, a machinist also of Columbus, with Emma being the daughter of John Boffing who has resided here for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James
Emma Boffing
Johm Boffing
Columbus
Ind
Homer A. Lawless
Walshs Sail for Philippine Islands Transit
Mr and Mrs Judah H Walsh arrived Sunday on the way to the Philippine Islands where he is transferred from Governor's Island New York by the government. They left for San Francisco last night and sail next Wednesday for the Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah H. Walsh
Philippine Islands
Governor's Island
New York
San Francisco
Islands
Eclectic Oil and Blood Bitters Ad Messages
An early 20th century classified snippet promotes Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil for croup with claims it is safe for children and effective in small doses. It also advertises Burdock Blood Bitters for pure blood and digestion, plus GASO TONIC gasoline substitute claims and a White Manufacturing Co. sales pitch with price notes and a 25-16 ad code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mfg. Co
Cincinnati
George L Hall Fined For Removing Mortgaged Property
A fine of two dollars and costs was assessed against George L Hall who appeared for trial as a principal in a case involving removal of mortgaged property from the county and was returned to Scott County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Hall
Scott County
Material Shortages Slow Steel Hull Boat Production
Howard shipyards remain busy yet face material shortages that hinder expanding steel hull boat construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Receiver sells stock at auction and plans private sale
Burdette C. Lutz receiver for Sandidge and Colsher announced a sale of stock at 241 Spring Street. The stock sold at auction yesterday bringing in 159 dollars as preparation for a private sale of the real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette C. Lutz
Sandidge & Colsher
Spring Street
Sunday School Picnic at Park M. E. Church Port Fulton
The Sunday School of Park M. E. Church Port Fulton will hold its annual picnic next Tuesday, July 4 in the park with arrangements made for an appropriate Fourth celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Me
Port Fulton
Day of harsh physics ends mild laxatives rise
Dean's Regulars prove popular as readers seek mild over harsh remedies. The ad claims thousands priced at 25 cents across drug stores and urges shoppers to try the gentler laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
For Sale Maxwell Automobile Model 1 1911
Five passenger Maxwell car in first class condition offered by Homer M Frank at Citizens Trust Company in Jeffersonville Indiana. Advertisement notes sale by listing party and bank contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Automobile
Homer M., Frank
Citizens Trust Company
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Sale of Household Goods by Dr Harrison
Sale Saturday at 427 E Chestnut Street listing buffa table seven chairs five rockers two rugs chiffonier dressers stove refrigerator telephone stand and stool among other items. Dr Harrison adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Harrison
Revival focus at Bloomington New Albany Christian Endeavor meet
The fourth annual Indiana Christian Endeavor Union convention in Orleans heard Rev. Arthur Hale Keener of First Presbyterian share remarks at evening session. Principal speakers included C. C. Brodhecker Brownstown Rev. Guerrant F W Thompson New Albany Mrs. Ora B. Cox Bedford Miss Anna Kober and Mrs A L Harris with Field Secretary R A Walker. Sunrise session opened next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hale Keener
First Presbyterian Church
Bloomington
New Albany
Indiana
Chr'stian T Endeavor Union
Presbyterian Church
Orleans
Theo Pincipal
C. C. Brodhecker
Brownstown
W. A. Guerrant
F. W. Thompson
Ora B. Cox
Bedford
Anna Kober
A. L. Harris
R. A. Walker
Marriage of Walters and Myrtle Miller at Cambridge
Magistrate Frank Ogden officiated the marriage of William H Walters a railroad man from Cambridge Jr Ind and Mrs Myrtle Miller formerly Miss Myrtle Stewart who had divorced a former husband in 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Xf. Ogden
William H. Walters
Cambridge Jr. Ind
Myrtle Miller
Myrtle Stewart
Park M. E. Church Port Fulton Holds Tag Day
Extensive arrangements have been made for the annual tag day of the Park M. E. church Port Fulton and everyone inclined will benefit the charity drive with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
M. E. Church
Port Fulton
Granted Divorce Granted in Scott Circuit Court Scottsburg
Marie Garriott Houghland is granted a divorce from Robert Houghland in Scott Circuit Court Scottsburg. The marriage occurred last October and the decree cites cruel treatment as the basis for the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Garriott Houghland
Robert Houghland
Scott
Scottsburg
Pension Granted to Maggie Mitchell of Charles Town
Mrs Maggie Mitchell of Charles Town has been granted a pension of 12 dollars per month, an announcement from the Pension Bureau states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Mitchell
Charlestown
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