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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
1
Fairbanks Fairbanks Headquaters Opened by Indiana Republicans
At the start of pre convention activities in Chicago, Indiana Republicans push the Fairbanks candidacy with energetic organization. Will Hays and L W Henley oversee workers preparing Fairbanks headquarters parlors A6 and A8 for morning opening as Fairbanks gains momentum among GOP delegates.
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Chicago
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Will H. Hays
L. W. Henley
Republican State Committee
Indiana Delegation Committees Meet at Fairbanks HQ
A meeting of all committees named by the Indiana delegation in Indianapolis will convene at Fairbanks headquarters at 2 o clock tomorrow after noon for a final checkup. Telegraphed invitees include George B Lockwood Muncie Fred A Sims Indianapolis Richard Lieber Indianapolis Henry W Marshal Lafayette E W Bowen Delphi T B Melliken Newcastle John G Pryson Brazil Vernon Van Fleet South Bend P P Lynch New Castle James I Barnes Wogan s Port and H S Norton Gary. Also arriving from Indiana today were Capt Harry S New Republican nominee for senator Frederick A Joss delegate from the Seventh District Charles W Jewett Marion County Republican chairman Ralph A Temcke Indianapolis H P Loveland Peru John Spangler Winamac Eleventh District delegate and Judge Van Fleet South Bend Thirteenth Indiana District. United States Senator John W Kern of Indiana slipped into Chicago last night but did not appear at Republican hotspots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Fairbanks
George B. Lockwood
Muncie
Fred A. Sims
Richard Lieber
Henry W. Marshal
Lafayette
E. W. Bowen
Delphi
T. B. Melliken
Newcastle
John G. Pryson
Brazil
Vernon van Fleet
South Bend
J. Lynch
James I. Barnes
Wogansport
H. S. Norton
Gary
Capt
Harry S. New
Frederick A. Joss
Charles W. Jewett
Marion County
Republican Committee
Ralph A. Temcke
H. P. Loveland
Peru
John Spangler
Winamac
Indiana Delegation Set for 8 P.M. Meeting Tuesday
Indiana Republicans plan a Tuesday 8 p.m. meeting at Indiana headquarters to nominate members for convention committees. The Fairbanks boosters intend to inform delegates that Fairbanks expressed clear positions on issues early last fall in Kentucky, a stance praised by several GOP leaders nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Fairbanks Boosters
Fairbanks
Kentucky
Feirbanks
Chicago prepares Coliseum for presidential nominating convention
Reports from Indiana claim tickets will go to the state, but Chicago officials say no convention tickets will be mailed. Work at the Chicago Coliseum is finished with 12,925 seats ready, the speakers platform and new balcony installed, and all chairs in place.
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Mits
Fairbanks
Indiana
Chi
Chicago Coliseum
Prof Crouch Expected To Take Jeffersonville Post
Prof A M Crouch, elected City Superintendent of Schools, is expected from Edinburg to arrive this week and oversee the field. The City School Board will name teachers next week and he will assume duties on September 1.
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A. M. Crouch
Edinburg
Jeffersonville
Plain Questions to Jeff ersonville People
Jeffersonville readers are urged to consider Doan’s Kidney Pills after Mrs. Pharah Johnson of Missouri Ave. credits them with ending years of kidney trouble. She praised the remedy in 1914 and again in 1915, urging others to use Dean’s Kidney Pills when signs of kidney issues appear. Foster Milburn Co. promotes the product at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Dean
Pharah Johnson
Missouri Ave
Doolittle’s
Accounts Audited for Union Memorial Service
The committee in charge audited the memorial service accounts and found the total cost to be 153.89 dollars, under 24 dollars per person. Those assisted will receive letters of thanks.
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Union Memorial
Circular for bids on horse gear by Depot Quartermaster
Major Theodore BR Hacker announces bids due June 2 for 2,600 bright iron links and 2,400 leather head halters for horses and mules, each with a strap, to replenish stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore BR. Hacker
For Rent: Four Room House Near Plank Road
Small notice advertises a four room house for rent with a large chicken yard just outside city limits on Plank Road. Water access and a telephone number are provided for inquiries. Call 410 for details.
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Plank Road
New Substitute Carrier Named in Local Post Office
Walter H. Owen of New Albany was named a substitute letter carrier following a civil service exam. The vacancy arose when Frank P. Woerner was promoted to a clerk position in the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Owen
New Albany
Frank P. Woerner
Young Couple Weds in City Amid Consent Ritual
John Schmid twenty one, a farmer from Crawford county, Indiana, married Miss Joln Saltzgaver seventeen of Harrison county, Indiana, yesterday afternoon. The bride was accompanied by her mother Mrs Effie Saltzgaver who gave written consent for the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmid
Crawford County
Indiana
Joln Saltzgaver
Harrison County
Effie Saltzgaver
Clark Circuit Court Actions Move Through Foreclosures and Trials
Clark Circuit Court actions include foreclosures against Cornelius Sigman and Anna Hale, a change of venue motion in Charlestown road case, and a suit by Mutual Savings & Loan against Hale and Sellers. Other cases involve promissory notes, estate loan petition, road contractors liens, damaged railroad suit dismissals, liquor law indictments set for trial, and a malicious prosecution claim added to the docket with a murder case also listed for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Hughes
Cornelius J. Sigman
Southern Surety Company
Charlestown
Floyd County
Mutual Savings & Loan Association
Anna Myrtle Hale
James A. Sellers
Harry Istrigg
Henry J. Bettmann
Clark Cirrcuit Court
Charles K. Zollman
Robert F. Watson
Herbert Martha FE. Watson
Laura E. Bower
John A. Bower
W. Walter Taggart
James Tagart
James W. Fortune
Eberts Grain Company
A. M. Shilling
Bower
Israel Wasbutsky
George Rodgers
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
Clark
Clark Circuit
Emeline Malone
Joseph Turner
Edward Berry
Contributions Grow for Indiana Centenary Celebration Fund
The Finance Committee to mark Indiana centennial events in Jeffersonville in August received new donations totaling 72 dollars, bringing the day’s total to 96 dollars. Contributors include George Nanz Herman Cohen Fred Mason W G Wood FE C Baken and Geo M Crum among others.
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Indiana
Jeffersonville
George Nanz
Herman Cohen
Fred Mason
W. G. Wood
C. Baken
Geo. M. Crum
Work on L. & N. Contract Begins at Local Plant
Work on a contract for the Louis ville and Nashville Railroad Company has started at the local plant of the American Car and Foundry Company.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
American Car & Foundry Company
Special Announcement on All Cash Purchases and Paid Accounts
Mayme Covert announces five times pony votes on all cash purchases and all accounts paid in full starting from the specified date at Milliney Voigt Building.
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Mayme Covert
Milliney, Voigt Bldg
Voigt Bldg
Auto Owners Honored For Union Memorial Service Help
The General Committee thanks automobile owners who lent their cars for the Union memorial service Sunday, aiding the event by providing transportation and support.
Automaville Gasoline Price Ad and Claim
A gas ad promotes Gaso-Tonic by Seil and Equate gasoline at Sea gallon claiming carbon elimination and dollar profit. It lists White Mfg Co Dept 95 Cincinnati and includes an advertisement code Adv 26-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seil Gaso-Tonic
Saes
White Mfg. Co
Cincinnati
Masons Open New Home for Orphans in Clark County
The Zulauf residence on the Utica pike becomes a Masonic Orphans Home on June 1 under Clark Lodge trustees. Mrs. Lillie McCauliffe assumes duties as supplies are purchased for about 15 children. Priority goes to Clark County lodges with later expansion to nearby counties. The Franklin State home dedication coincides, with initial provisions for 150 children and widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zulauf
Utica Pike
Clark Lodge
James A. Holt
Clark County
Lillie McCauliffe
Neeley Reeder
Franklin
Election May Be Asked On Road Matter
The Board of County Commissioners will meet next Monday and consider a petition for improving the Joseph F Voigt road. The road links Jeffersonville Charlestown and New Albany pikes to Utica township line. Bonds were secured but never sold and no order issued. A member may seek an election to proceed with the improvement at lower cost by removing the tar binder. The Taxpayers League may or may not pursue action in Jeffersonville.
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Board of County Commissioners
Joseph F. Voigt
Jeffersonville
Charlestown
New Albany
Utica
Taxpayers’ League
Bucket of corn blamed in girl’s death at Hartford City
Albert Thomas, 40, a farmer, is jailed on murder charges after a bucket of corn was hurled at the Stout automobile, killing eight year old Geraldine Stout near Hartford City. A mob threatens to storm the jail. extra deputies guard the jail to prevent lynching. Dr and Mrs Stout react with shock and anger as the tragedy spurs calls for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Albert Thomas
Geraldine
E. P. Stout
Upland
Thomas
Albert Mills
Stout
Corydon Hosts State Centennial Pageant Weekend
Corydon will host the State Centennial Celebration and pageant on Friday and Saturday June 2 and 3. School children from Jeffersonville New Albany and Evansville will perform drills and folk dances while a chorus of hundreds sings day and night with the Indiana University Orchestra and Purdue University Band. Notable speakers include Governor Samuel M Ralston Father John Cavanaugh and Ex-Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks. A special New Albany to Corydon train leaves each morning at 8 o clock, fare 75 cents, with return after events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chauncey Langdon
New York
Corydon
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Evansville
Indiana University Orchestra
Purdue University Band
Samuel M. Ralston
John Cavanaugh
Notre Dame University
Morril Morres
Charles Warren Fairbanks
United States
Frank
For Rent Modern Flat at 216 W Maple
For Rent modern four room flat with hall and bath at 216 West Maple. Apply by calling 1289 Y. Ad appears in local listings.
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W. Maple
Miss Lyon Succumbs at 72 in Louisville
Miss Sidney E. Lyon, sister of City Engineer Victor W. Lyon, died at 6:45 this morning at the Front Street home after a long illness. Funeral at 3 PM tomorrow at St. Pauls Episcopal, Rev. Arthur W. Brooks officiating. burial private. Only two siblings remain: Victor Lyon of this city and J C Lyon of East Orange New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney E. T.von
Ohio Falls
Victor W. Lyon
Arthur W. Brooks
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Victor Lyon
J. C. Lyon
East Orange
New Jersey
Mildred C. Hand
Miss Lyon
Louisville
Celebration marks church eightieth anniversary at Madison
The Rev Fred R. Davies formerly of Charlestown Christian church now state evangelist leads the program. He will speak on My Church and Memories as part of the Madison church celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Davies
Charlestown
Brotherhood Meeting at St Tauike's German Reformed
The Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip at St Tauike's German Reformed Church will hold its monthly meeting Thursday night. A report will be presented on funds raised by last Thursday's show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Andrew & Philip of
St Tauike’s
Identification of Body of Missing Man From Cragmont
Dr. Charles Stoltz of South Bend identified the body found in the Ohio River at Fern Grove as his son Charles W. Stoltz who disappeared November 11, 1915 from Cragmont North Madison. The corpse wore Cragmont inmate clothing, a matching tooth, an Elgin watch and fob, and cuff buttons. The body was disinterred, reburied in Utica, then shipped to South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Fern Grove
Charles Stoltz
South Bend
A. M. Russell
Charles W. Stoltz
Cragmont
North Madison
Utica
State Board of Health
Re-Election Battle For Jeffersonville School Trustee
Jeffersonville politics heats as incumbent John Gienger faces challenger Thomas J. Lindley amid party maneuvering. A local Democrat source predicts a 6 to 3 council vote in favor of Gienger, with three unpledged to sway toward Lindley, while Gienger’s camp remains confident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gienger
Jeffersonville
W. A. Davis
Gienger
Thomas J. Lindley
Democratic Paty
Lindsay
Indley
Tincey
Grenger
Brendel Case Delayed as Trial Opens in Utica Shooting
Alonzo Brendel charged with murder of John Case faces delayed start in Circuit Court Utica Ma 3. Defense seeks revolver evidence from state, judge denies release from habeas corpus bid, jury voir dire begins as witnesses summoned for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Brendel
John Case
Utica
Circuit Court
Warren Allison
Jones
Howard
James W. Fortune
Brendel
Case
Allison
George ¥. McIntyre
New Albany
Free Shorthand Lessons Offer From The Star
The Star announces free shorthand lessons every two weeks with expert criticism at no cost. Lesson one appears on page eight this issue and repeats next Monday, then No 2 two weeks later. Send practice lessons to H O Keesling care Bryant and Strattons College Louisville Ky with a stamped self addressed reply.
Decoration of Graves By Local G A R Posts
Committees from Gran Army Posts will decorate graves of veterans in the oral cemeteries tomorrow morning. Much of the work will be done by a number under Dr. Sallie C. Jackson from her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gran Army
Sallie C. Jackson
Pair of gold spectacles found near 430 Graham street
Found item described as a pair of gold spectacles left with Mrs. Nelson Barker at 430 Graham street. Contact tel 408-F to claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Barker
Graham Street
Five Times Pony Votes Promotion for Cash Sales
A brief promotions note requests Pony contestants to solicit votes this week using five times Pony votes on all cash sales, linked to F. M. Rose Coal Co with a telephone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Rose Coal Co
Adv
Millinery Covert in Voigt Building Seeks Dee I Bee A Fah
A garble of a business ad mentions Dee I will Bee a Fah Ta Bee Mayme Covert in the Voigt Building, indicating a millinery shop or fashion accessory shoppresence. The readable fragment suggests a small retail listing or advertisement in the Voigt Building.
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General Committee
Masons Home Open
Mecca
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Brotherhood
Ientity
New Anglean Fight
T. J. Lindley
Bas
Neady
Wrangles
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