Jeff's Share At Corydon State Pageant Plans June 1916
Jeff's Share at Corydon outlines the State Centennial Celebration pageant to be directed by William Chauncey Langdon of New York on June 2 and 3 1916. Notable speakers include Gov Ralston Father Cavananga and university leaders. Indiana University Orchestra and Purdue Band to provide music. Local school children and a chorus will perform drills and dances while fifty local girls present numbered pieces led by Miss Beard. Transportation by automobiles with chaperones arranged. Southern Railway runs a special between New Albany and Corydon with a round trip fare.
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William Chauncey Langdon
New York
Corydon
Ralston
Father Cavananga
Notre Dame
Merrill Moores
Chas. W. Fairbanks
Frank C. Dailey
Russell B Harrison
Indiana University Orchestra
Purdue University Band
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Evansville
Miss Beard
Indiana
Indiana Wood Nymphs
James Scott
John Coll
John Grenger
The
Southern Railway
Suit to Quiet Title Over Abandoned School Land
Judge Fortune heard Mrs. Julia A Tinghes' suit against the Charlestown school township to quiet title to one acre of land. The complaint alleges the site granted in 1865 for school purposes was abandoned and seeks reversion to the grantors and title in Tinghes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune
Chambers
Julia A. Tinghes
Charlestown
Hghes
Hughes
John Hughes
Grant 72
Bethany
Statement Filed By Indiana Holloware Company
A statement filed in the office of County Auditor George W. Stoner shows capital stock of $50 fully paid, total indebtedness $10,300, personal property $19,593 inside the state and $4,220 outside. No earnings are listed as the company recently began operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stoner
Indiana Holloware Company
Indiana Reformatory
Callaway Athletics Crush Washington Street Stars 14 to 9
The Callaway Athletics defeated the Washington Street Stars 14 to 9 in a high scoring Sunday game at McAuliff's diamonds. Pitcher Eliott held the Stars to one hit and struck out 13 batters. For game details call Cumb. 756 and ask for Dip.
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McAuliff’s Diamonds
Callaway Athletics
Washington Street Stars
Eliott
Military Camp Promotion Sent From Indianapolis Leader
Adjutant Lew Wallace Jr cites Fort Benjamin Harrison Citizens Military Training Camp plans run with regular army instructors. Employers to grant paid leave, scholarship funds aid youths, and local leaders urged to promote the summer camp and Memorial Day observances for civic betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Lew Wallace, Jr
State Department
Indianapolis
J. R. Fesler
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana Public Service Commission to rule on Dinky Line service
The Indiana Public Service Commission will announce its finding on a petition against the Pennsylvania Railway Company over continuing hourly passenger service on the Dinky Line between Louisville and New Albany. If jurisdiction is affirmed, trains may continue pending a merits hearing. if not, an injunction suit may follow. Nearby Jeffersonville shows little concern regarding the outcome.
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Indiana Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Dinky
Louisville
New Albany
Public Service Commission
Howard Park
Jeffersonville
Funeral of Miss Lyon Held in Ohio Falls
Funeral services for Miss Sidney E. Lyon were held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from her Ohio Falls residence with Rev. A W Brook of St. Pauls Episcopal church officiating. Interment followed at Walnut Ridge cemetery.
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Sidney E. Lyon
Ohio Falls
A. W. Brook
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
Sunday School Excursion Joins Two Presbyterians
The First Presbyterian Church Sunday School will unite with New Albany Presbyterian schools on Thursday June 15 for an annual excursion to Fern Grove.
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First Presbyterian Church
New Albany Presbyterian Schools
Fern Grove
No Jury Yet Secured in Brendel Murder Case
Proceedings in the State case against Alonzo Brendel for first degree murder continued Tuesday morning as jurors were still being selected. Peremptory challenges remained and many jurors were excused for cause while the court ordered the production of a revolver owned by John Case, shot by Brendel on March 3 in Utica, though neither side questioned its examination.
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Tuesda
Alonzo Brendel
Warren Allison
John Case
Brendel
Utica
Anderson Surrenders After Court Delay On City Ordinance
William Anderson surrendered after being arrested by Patrolman Gleason under a new matrimonial runner ordinance. City Attorney Howard was unprepared for the hearing. Mayor Rauth presided. Anderson was released on his own recognizance and later fined 15 dollars total. The next violator faces the 50 dollar limit and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
Robert E. Gleason
Jonas G Howard
Rauth
Anderson
Widow in pistol duel case jailed after Kin der incident
Mrs Will Knouse and husband traveled from near Lake Charles to Dr Henry Buck's Kin der home disguised in men's clothes with false mustaches. The pair sought revenge for an alleged slanderous letter, Dr Buck shot in return, coroner's jury exonerated him.
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Kinder
Will Knouse
Henry Buck
Buck
Oberlin
Bishop Berry Named Presiding Bishop for Indiana and Kentucky
At a Saratoga Springs meeting the Methodist Episcopal Board of Bishops assigned Bishop Joseph H. Berry to preside over the Indiana conference at Franklin on September 20 and also to preside at the Kentucky conference. Bishop William F. Anderson of Cincinnati had presided the Indiana sessions in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Berry
Methodist Episcopal Board of Bishops
Saratoga Spring
New York
Indiana
Franklin
Kentucky
William F. Anderson
Cincinnati
Aged farmer Thomas Montgomery to celebrate 96th birthday
Thomas Montgomery a longtime farmer in Underwood Monroe township turns ninety six on June 11. Family and friends from near and far will attend an elaborate celebration. A native of Clark County he has resided here all his life.
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Thomas Montgomery
Underwood
Monroe Township
Clark County
For Rent Modern Flat in Four Rooms on West Maple
For rent a modern four room flat with hall and bath at 216 W Maple. Apply by telephone 1289 Y. Advertisement.
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Bath
Centennial fund rises to 117 dollars in Jeffersonville drive
Additional donations to the centennial celebration fund in Jeffersonville include the Jeff Water Co five dollars H W Strauss five dollars Dr Austin Funk six dollars Dr Allen Waters two dollars Lewis Baird two dollars Tra Ogden one dollar James Gorsuch two dollars bringing total contributions to one hundred seventeen dollars. Citizens urged more support as businesses and residents respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Jeff. Water Co
H. W. Strauss
Austin Funk
Allen Waters
Lewis Baird
Ogden
James Gorsuch
Help Your Friends Enjoy Your Phonograph
In the June Woman's Home Companion a writer suggests copying song and opera lyrics into a blank book to share with friends while playing records. Understanding the words enhances their pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Woman’s Home Companion
Davis withdraws from school trustee race
In a statement to the Star today W A Davis said he quit the race of his own accord and bears no ill will toward anyone involved in naming a school trustee. He noted three councilmen backed him three backed John Grenger and three favored a non trustee candidate after his nine years of service.
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Star Today
W. A. Davis
Dangerous Wire Fall Delays Street Hazard in Jeffersonville
A high power wire fell during the storm at Spring and Chestnut streets in Jeffersonville. A United Gas and Electric Company employee held the area until the current could be shut off and the line restrung, preventing injuries to bystanders.
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Jeffersonville
Spring and
Chestnut Streets
United Gas & Electric Company
Promotion to Local Boy
Mrs. Lida Chambers of 308 East Maple Street reports her son Arthur Chambers has moved from Mattoon Illinois where he served three years as assistant to the auditor of the Public Service Company to become Auditor of the Will St John Company in Detroit Michigan. The Jeffersonville native, married two years, plans to move his family to Detroit soon and take a more lucrative and responsible post.
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Lida Chambers
East
Maple Street
Arthur Chambers
Mattoon
Ill
Public Service Company
Will St. John Company
Detroit
Mich
Chambers
Jeffersonville
Correction on Pony Vote Names in Star Issue
The Star printed the name Chas Moser among five time pony voters in error. The correction notes the embarrassment caused and states triple votes are given, with all purchases on accounts paid in full.
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Star
Chas.Moser
Moser
Memorial Day Observance Draws Large Crowds to Sellersburg
A large attendance from both Grand Army Posts gathered in Sellersburg for Memorial Day events at Glen Helen Park. Dinner was served at noon and speakers addressed the crowd in the afternoon.
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Sellersburg
Glen Helen Park
Lightning Strikes Home of Emil Andres Sparking Fire
A 7 30 pm lightning storm struck the gravel road west of the city at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Andres. The bolt traveled the lightning rod to a telephone wire causing sparks and a lace curtain to ignite. the house filled with smoke but no one was near the telephone and no injuries occurred.
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Emil Andres
Dream Theater Show Adds Hop the Devils Brew Elements
The Bluebird Photoplay Hop the Devils Brew screens with Phillips Smalley and Lois Weber as Dream Theater features. Ward Jansen, a Secret Service chief, returns from six months off duty to find his wife distant. He battles opium smugglers while investigating the marriage mystery.
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Ward Jansen
Secret Service
Jansen
Chinatown
Adv
Settlement Sheet Notes June Tax Collection
Thomas I. Stoner, deputy in the County Auditor office, prepares the June settlement sheet for transfer to State Auditor Dale J. Crittenberger in Indianapolis, detailing taxes collected during the just ended period.
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Thomas I. Stoner
Stoner
Dale J. Crittenberger
Indianapolis
Estate value shown for deceased Dietrich in Sellersburg
Mrs. Ella Dietrich filed a statement listing the estate of her late husband George W Dietrich at 400 dollars. John Scheller and Clifford Allhands were named to make an appraisal.
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Ella Dietrich
Sellersburg
Ggorge W. Dietrich
John Scheller
Clifford Allhands
Scouts Rifle Club Meeting At First Presbyterian
The Big Scouts Rifle Club of the First Presbyterian church will meet this evening. It is expected the guns requested from the government will have arrived. Arrangements will be made for the Scout camping trip.
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Big Scouts Rifle Club
First Presbyterian Church
Boilers Arrive for Pilgrim Excursion Boat at Hawaa Yard
Boilers for the excursion boat Pilgrim being built for the Ferry Company have been received on the Louisville side and will be transported across the river on barges.
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Pilgrim
Hawaa
Ferry Company
Louisville
Reformatory Instructor Resigns For Railroad Bridge Work
P N Condra of New Albany resigns as masonry instructor at Indiana Reformatory to join reconstruction of the Pennsylvania railroad bridge project.
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P. N. Condra
New Albany
Indiana Reformatory
Pennsylvania Railroad
Autonvelle Gasoline price ad from Cincinnati firm
An advertisement from White Mfg Co in Cincinnati Ohio promotes Autonvelle Gasoline under the GASO-TONIC name claiming gasoline costs rise by 3 cents per gallon, promises carbon elimination and a dollar hourly profit with a Saer guaranteed deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seil Gaso-Tonic
White Mfg. Co
Cincinnati
Gaso-Tonic Promises Speedy Motordom Boost and Carbon Elimination
An advertisement from The White Mfg. Co. of Cincinnati promotes GASO-TONIC as a miracle motor additive. It claims 3 cents per gallon gas line, dollar an hour profit, guaranteed sales, and no imitators, with chemists baffled by its composition.
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White Mfg. Co
Dept
Cincinnati
U.adv
Fairbanks Campaign Push Keeps Indiana May 29
Indiana Republicans gather at Congress Hotel to organize for Fairbanks bid. Will Hays leads plan to meet delegates, assign state reps to pitch Indiana’s case, and target every state delegation ahead of the Republican national convention opening next week.
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Chicago
Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Will H. Hays
Republican — State Committee
Fairbanks
Congress Hotel
Fairbank
Capt
Harry S New
United States
James P. Goodrich
Hays
Sims
Hemenway
Delsgates Norton
Gary
Bowen
Delphi
Lockwood
Muncie
VanFleet
South Bend
Marshall
Lafayette
Barnes
Logansport
Joss
Indianapolis
L. W. Henley
Republican State Committee
Ralph A. Lemcke
Joseph B. Kealing
Charles Jewett
G. A. H. Shideler
Marion
C. F. Bicknell
Fort Wayne
Campaign trip cited for Fairbanks race support
A report notes an east coast layover for a campaigning effort in California backing the Fairbanks candidacy with organizers including Charles A. Tockwalter of Indianapolis and Richard M. Fairbound of Indianapolis.
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Ed To Lay
California
Fairbanks
Charles A. Tockwalter
Indianapolis
Richard M. Fairbound
Indiana Office Hopes to Open More Hotel Rooms
Indiana headquarters crowded today as Mr Shideler in charge of office work begins planning to secure more hotel rooms after it was announced only two rooms would be opened this week.
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Indiana
Bera Anned
Shideler
Court actions in New Albany foreclosures and damages
In New Albany Circle Court actions, judgments totals include 1550 with 1000 against the city and 500 against the traction company. A foreclosure suit against Levi N. Reeder for German Savings & Loan was dismissed. Lena Kelfer was awarded 1100 for a fall on a defective sidewalk. A motion seeks a more specific amended complaint in a Metropolitan Life policy case.
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Fred Jennings Agains
New Albany
Lowisville & Southern Indiana Traction Company
Traction Company
Levi N. Reeder
German Savings & Loan Association
John F. Spieth
Thomas Densford
Wmn. Antz
Lena Kelfer
Ao Rah Farle
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Wallpaper Cleaning Ad at Dohertys Drug Store
Spring campaign offers wall paper cleaning with guaranteed satisfaction. Paul Miller advertises at Dohertys Drug Store corner Spring and Maple with easy contact details.
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Paul Miller
Dohertys Drug Store
Masonic Notice for Jeffersonville Lodge Meadows Meeting
Jeffersonville Lodge No 340 F and A M holds a regular meeting Tuesday evening May 30 at 7 o'clock. Work in Master Mason degree. Hayden Denny W M. W B Thornley Sec.
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Jeffersonville Lodge
Be Prepared to Save For Opportunity and Emergency
The piece stresses thrift as a habit, linking saving to future opportunities and emergencies. It argues that wealth grows from disciplined saving, not high salary, and cites a inventor who failed due to lack of capital. It urges immediate action to build cash reserves for chances and misfortune.
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Jeffersonville-Clark CO
Star Office
Jeff
Gorydon
Baseball
FT. Benjamin Harrison
Plattsburgh
Miss Lyon
Anderson Surrenders
Dream Theater
Scouts Rifle Club
Fairpanks —— Flustlers
Harrison
Clark Circuit
Torbay
Hayden Denny, W. M
W. B. Thornley
HRIGT
Boy Scouts of America
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