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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

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Gummed Stickers Available at The Star Office

Gummed stickers of the above can be had at The Star Office, price ten cents per dozen or 20 cents per hundred.

Star Office

Cooperation and Efficiency The Means to Development

An analysis of how the American Iron and Steel Institute and government bodies can boost national growth through cooperative, efficient industry. The piece argues for proactive government support, stronger business-government collaboration, and adoption of European syndicate methods to enhance export trade and domestic resilience. It cites the Interstate Commerce Commission, Agricultural Department, Federal Trade Commission, and the Chamber of Commerce in promoting coordinated policy and industrial preparedness.

American Iron and Steel Institute Europe Interstate Comerce Commission Agricultural Department Federal Trade Commission Chamber of Commerce of the United States Attorney “Generali of the Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade Wilson Board of Trade

Cooperation and trade associations urged to guide postwar policy

The piece endorses government support for trade associations as a key to national progress. It calls for greater organization and mutual help among employers, employees, and the government, citing 6500 associations and citing President Wilson on government encouragement. It notes postwar economic shifts and Allied cooperation pacts shaping \u2014 urging sustained cooperation as the central answer.

Rev J M Vawter to Speak at Sellersburg Memorial Service

First Christian Church pastor Rev J M Vawter will travel to Sellersburg tomorrow to address lodge members at a union memorial service.

J. M. Vawter First Christian Church Sellersburg

Martha's Vindication at Keystone Feature

Dream Theater presents Martha's Vindication as the Keystone feature tonight with the following matinee this afternoon and the Village Blacksmith listed among offerings.

Heavy judgment awarded in suit James Pollard vs railroad

Judge grants seven thousand five hundred dollar verdict to James Pollard against the Pennsylvania Railroad. A jury was drawn yesterday to try the case. Dismissal noted in the damage action of George Rodgers, junk dealer, against the railroad. Kate Andrews of Cementville indicted for selling liquor without a license. City Bottling Works of New Albany sues Walter B Kimberlin of Henryville. Bond of five hundred posted to qualify Ella Pennington as administratrix of Mary Ames estate who died after an incident while walking in her sleep. Homer D. Snepp discharged as administrator of Mary A Bowman estate after final report.

George Rodgers Pennsylvania Railroad Testh Street George C. Kopp Kate Andrews Cementville Kenny City Bottling Works New Albany Walter B. Kimberlin Henryville Ella Pennington F. M. Coots Andrew Eegenspiller Utica Mary Ames Homer D. Snepp Mary A. Bowman Ella B. Pennington Mary M. Ames Froman M. Coots Andrew Ezgzinspiller

Jury drawn in Pollard railroad damage case

A 40 member jury panel was drawn to try James Pollard's $35 000 damage suit against the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad Company. Pollard, a government depot saddler, was injured April 5 1915 when struck by a passenger train while crossing near Tenth and Walnut streets. An agreed judgement was reached for 7500.

Ernest Jacobs Edward FE. Morris John C. Lewman James Pollard Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company Pollard Government Louisville Young Men’s Christian Association Tenth Walnut Streets Thomas W. Oglesby Frank Lang Frank L. Potter William E. Gilmore John F. Reich Jeffersonville Charles W. Bagshaw John H. Bossing Elmer D. Barton Monroe Township David L. Gilmer Jesse E. MclIntyre Bethlehem

Gaso-Tonic Seeks Motordom Market Push

The White Mfg. Co. of Cincinnati advertises GASO-TONIC promising inexpensive fuel at 3 cents a gallon, claims carbon elimination, hourly profits, and a sales guarantee. Chemists puzzled by its composition while imitators are warned. Details offered free by Dept. 49.

White Mfg. Co Dept Cincinnati O.adv

GasO-Tonic Stands Alone in Free-Form Ad

The White Mfg Co Dept 40 Cincinnati posts a standalone advertisement for GasO-Tonic with no stated position or additional details in this brief listing.

Church Services and Programs Announced by Rev. A. G. Becker

The Rev. A. G. Becker presides as pastor with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. G. A. R. Memorial service at 10:30 a.m. features a sermon on Liberty. Evening sermon titled Fog Ends. Epworth League gathers at 7 p.m. Public invited.

A. G. Becker Epworth League

St Luke's Reformed Church Sunday Services and Meetings

Sunday School at 9 30 a m English service at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m special musical services at 7 30 p m with choir anthems vocal duets and solos Ladies Aid meets Thursday in social rooms Brotherhood meets Thursday night Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society meets Wednesday evening at Mrs William Rauth 921 E Court Ave

Christian Endeavor Ladies’ Aid Society Brotherhood Women’s Home & Foreign Missionary Society William Rauth E. Court Avenue

Musical Program for Evening Service

A musicale will accompany the evening service with solos by Anna Groher and Lillian Frank, duets by Carl Galrein with George Groher and by the Frank sisters, a trio piece, and two choir numbers.

Anna Groher Pilgrim Carl Galrein George Groher Lillian Frank Ruth Frank

Methodism's New Day and Sacred Secularity Sermons

Morning subject at Wall Street M E Church is Methodism's New Day. Evening theme centers on the Sacredness of the Secular. Epworth League gathers at 6:45 p m with Sunday School at 9:15 a m.

Epworth League

Advent Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Topics

The Advent Christian Church presents Sunday School at 9 30 with preaching at 4 30 on the subject For Ward Loyal Workers meet at 6 30 with leader Theona Wilson and preaching at 7 30 on the topic Profit and Loss.

Christ Theona Wilson

Morton Memorial Church Services and Epworth League

The Rev. C. G. Prather preaches at 10 45 on Christ's Universal Claim and again at 7 45 with a sermon titled Making Void the Law Epworth League gathers at 6 45 before the evening service.

C. G. Prather Epworth League

Saint Pauls Church Sermon Series on Parable of Jesus

Holy Communion 7 30 a m Morning prayer and sermon 10 30 a m Evening prayer and sermon 7 30 p m Rector begins a series on the Parable of Jesus The series runs through six Sunday evenings with Sundays subject The Parable of the Sower Holy Communion Wednesday at 5 a m Evening service and address 7 30 p m

Jesus

Park M. E. Church Sunday Schedule

The Park M. E. Church lists 9:15 Sunday School 10:15 Morning preaching on So Problems of the Church of America 1:30 Junior League 6:30 Epworth League 7:30 Preaching Sabbath Ob servance. Wednesday includes prayer meeting and business meeting. Choir rehearses Friday night.

Church OF America Epworth League

Indianapolis church superintendent Gary L. Cook to speak

Gary L. Cook of Indianapolis, superintendent of the religious instruction for the Christian Church, will preach at the church tomorrow morning and evening.

Gary L. Cook Indianapolis The Christian Church Charch

The Presbyterian Church Service With Memorial Address

The Rev. Arthur H. Keeney presides at morning worship at 10:80. A patriotic and memorial address to U. S. W. Vv. titled Melitant Religion is presented.

Melitant Religion

Identity Established for South Bend Man From Cragmont Disappearance

The body found in the Ohio River at Fern Grove by Robert Bryson has been identified as C. H. Stoltz, a former Cragmont patient from North Madison who disappeared last November. Relatives will claim the body. the tie label and a Chicago based association watch fob aided identification. Stoltz had been in Cragmont for treatment and his whereabouts since November remain unclear.

Ohio River Fern Grove Robert Bryson South Bend C. H. Stoltz Froman M. Coots Stoltz Cragmont North Madison Central Business Men's Association Chicago Accident and Sick Insurance Association Elgin Make

Indians Retain Old Names From Reservation Land Sale

In the Stand ing Rock Reservation sale, many Native American names appear vividly. Examples include Kate Good Crow and Mary Yellow Fat alongside neighbors with names like Elk Ghost and Morria Thundershield. The list highlights enduring cultural naming tied to place and plot details.

St. Paul Minn Standing Rock North South Dakota Kate Good Crow Barney Two Bears Mary Yellow Fat Melda Crow Crazy Walking Elk Ghost Mary Lean Dog Agatha Big Shield Jennie Dog Man Mary Shave Head Morria Thundershield Long Step Thundershield Frosted Red Fish Helen

Growth Control Possibility in Humans Discussed by Doctor

Dr M W Jacobs spoke on human growth control saying experiments with rats show weight can be kept constant with certain proteins for long periods and growth resumes when other nutrients are added. He cited a rat kept stunted 532 days and said diet changes could trigger youth growth. ultimate outcome may be control of organic growth in humans.

Philadelphia M. W. Jacobs Jacobs

Real Estate Sale Yields Most Parcels, One Piece Reoffered

County Auditor Stoner reports most properties offered at sale were sold without trouble. Purchases include the Shadrick Molck forty acres to Joseph Dreidel for 41 dollars and the Eliza Carpenter forty acre farm to Joseph F. Voigt for 192 dollars. One tract near Ohio Avenue went to James Marra for 60 dollars and other parcels to Michael Schlosser, William T. Ingram, and Jarvis Hoesle. A remaining 32 acres from the Illinois grant was bought by Stoner for the county. The unsold McCoombs survey will be offered again at 3 PM with proceeds reinvested in the Common School Fund.

Stoner Carr Township Shadrick Molck Joseph Dreidel Thomas J. Bagzerly Tevis Eliza Carpenter Monroe Township Joseph F. Voigt Ohio Avenue M. J. Kehoe James Marra Claysburg Peacely Avenue Wacker Michael Schlosser Lancaster Harry C. Doughty William T. Ingram Charlestown Township Hoesle Jarvis Hoesle Illinois Charles A. McCoombs

Centen­nial Committee Seeks Public Gifts for 1916 Event

The Jeffersonville Centennial Celebration committees urge civic support for the August 1916 event. A list shows local firms and individuals pledging small sums, including Swartz Dry Goods Co and News & Democrat, with subscriptions ranging from two to five dollars.

Jeffersonville Swartz Dry Goods Co Bis Msmr Cohen Ee Ts Tases W. Oj. Morris Co H. M. Frank Chas. Moser M. F. Doherty J. Lindley Rensinger Co Geo. Yester Belden & Voters Tas Watlez X Coli M Sheng Moras Babee H. EL Heaton EL M. Frank Wim, G. Young Jeff. Baking Co Aes News & Democrat J. F. Voigt Ee

For Sale Bungalow Near High School and Court House

Modern improvements bungalow for sale near High School Government Depot and Court House at 705 Meigs Ave. Not necessarily all cash. Apply on premises. To be sold because owners are leaving city. Mrs M A Bowers.

High School Court House Meigs Ave M. A. Bowers

Scout Meetings And Worship Schedule

Evening worship at 7 30. The Sleepy Ones. Wednesday service 7 30. Tuesday the Big Scout Rifle Club meets. Guns ordered from Springfield Arsenal and to be ready for this meeting. Plans for Scout Camping trip to be arranged. Beanblossomy Scouts Troop No 3 meets Wednesday 6 30 and Friday 7 15 p m.

Big Scout Rifle Club Springfield Arsenal Beanblossomy Scouts Troop No C. B

Salesman Wanted for Power Lubricating Co Detroit

Ambitious men encouraged to earn $200 or more monthly with special training and unlimited opportunities. Apply now to Power Lubricating Co in Detroit Michigan. Advertisement dated 5-15-16.

Power Lubricating Co Detroit Mich Ado

Public Service Commission sais rail upgrades sought for Clark County

Chamber of Commerce official C G Bradley pushes the Public Service Commission of Indiana to require either or both the B and O and the Tie Four trains to stop at Marysville Nabb and other northeast Clark County stations. Jeffersonville merchants hope better service will boost sales while a new Big Four passenger depot near North Spring Street is discussed.

C. G. Bradley Chamber of Commerce Public Service Commission of Indiana Marysville Nabb Clark County Public Service Commission Mr. Bradley Jeffersonville Big Four Bradley R. N. Begion Cincinnati Edward W. Scheer Seymour J. B. Purkhiser North Spring Street New Albany

Ad Club Forms Within Chamber Of Commerce

A group of business men formed an aggressive Ad Club within the Chamber of Commerce. T J Lindley was chosen chairman Fielding Wilson vice chairman and the Secretary Manager became Secretary Treasurer. The move aims to boost advertising knowledge and community benefits.

Chamber of Commerce T. J. Lindley Fielding Wilson

New Subscriber Bonus At The Star

The Star offers 60 days prepaid for new subscribers with a bold incentive of 200 pony votes per sign up. This promotion targets boosting readership and engagement through an upfront payment perk.

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Jeffersonville-Clark CO Marshall Bros Spring Street Dream Theater Clark Circuit LoUar F. M. Rose Coal Co Maple Street M. E. Church ST. Luke’s Reformed Church F. E. Lahr Wall Street Advent Christian Church W. C. Williams Morton Memorial Church ST. Paul's Church Arthur W. Brooks P m the Presbyterian Church Arthur H. Keeney South Bend, Ind Madison George W. Stoner Geo. R. Clarke Jas Marra A. A. Swartz Co E. Poindexter C. G Bradley Public Service Ad Club
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