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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR item lists various state offices and candidates including governor, U S senator, attorney general, secretary of state, supreme court justice, state superintendent, and judges with names such as Winchester Indianapolis Salem Evansville Marion Williamsport Vincennes Carmel Greensburg Goshen Bloomington and others, but text is garbled and incomplete.
Fragmentary classified text lists officials in New Hampshire and Chicago linked to an old promotional pitch. It mentions a governor, prosecuting attorney, joint senator and other district figures, followed by a broad investment prospectus offering 5¢ shares and 8 percent returns. The ad references a building near S W tracks Market and a Claggett Saddle product line.
Mr and Mrs W R Cheney departed for Redlands California to spend the summer. The Old Ladies Home Board of Directors will meet Thursday evening at 7:90. Mrs W S Morrison has been ill in Howard Park. The Ladies Aid Society of the Park Mr E Church holds an important meeting this afternoon. Arthur J Eelty who went to Dayton recently has accepted a court position in the Paymaster s Cement at the Recording Machine pans. Wilmer T Fox and family moved to a summer home four miles east of the city on Plank Road near Schlosser lane and Charlestown pike.
The Rev Pinnick and Mrs Pinnick hosted friends and neighbors who arrived with ice cream and cake. Music filled the evening and a pleasant social hour was enjoyed until a late hour.
The period June 11 to 17 is set for the Charlestown Chautauqua and a guarantors meeting is called for Tuesday to arrange steps toward preparing for the assembly.
Memphis historians note Old Hen Island once a Mississippi pilot landmark and harbor for flatboats and shanty boats has nearly vanished. Engineers predict the lone chick will disappear in months as the sandbar reconnects with the Arkansas shore and the chute fills, ending a half century of local lore.
Ann Rogers Clark Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will observe Flag Day on June 14 following a years long custom. The city celebration is described as modest and not extensive.
Reverend C. H. Pinnick pastor of Park E Church Port Fulton and his wife were surprised Tuesday night by about sixty church members and friends. They brought many good things including:
A special meeting of the County Council called by County Auditor Stoner will address an appropriation to pay the salary and expenses of the county agricultural agent and related matters. A statement by agent Stevens shows expenses totaling 141.50 to date, including salary, and the council will appropriate funds.
An ad from White Mfg Co Cincinnati promotes Self GASO-TONIC gasoline with a price of three cents a gallon and a claim of carbon elimination. It touts dollar an hour profit and sales guaranteed.
County Assessor E. T. Sazestih cannot provide figures on the recent personal property assessment in Clarir County. The delay comes as assessor Charles H. Jones of Washington township reports.
A bold sales notice promotes GASO-TONIC gasoline at three cents per gallon claiming carbon elimination and a dollar per hour profit. The dealer, White Mfg Co, urges quick action with guaranteed sales benefits.
The observance of class days at the High School will conclude the school year. Monday will be Freshmen day, and the entire week through Thursday will be devoted to the four classes.
Edward Berry jailed for nearly two months on a murder count in the killing of Mrs. Mary Fanny Brookbank remains cheerful and in good spirits. Lawyers preparing his defense visited Berry, trial set for next Monday, with no evidence disclosed. Several other trials, including Ethel McMillen vs Herbert McMillen for support and Emeline Malone vs Joseph Turner for $5,000 damages, are scheduled for June 5.
Unusually good value lace curtains offered at 95c to 2.95 per pair with appealing designs. Describes quality and urging shoppers to try them, claiming they are the most wonderful improvement without added cost.
A local store advertises deep cuts on bacon lard butter syrup and canned fruits with per items 5 to 25 cents. They offer sugar cheaper than wholesalers, promise cash discounts, and home delivery if bulk purchases cover drayman costs. The ad emphasizes fair dealing and reciprocal pricing.
Two clean-cut forceful salesmen wanted to work in Southern Indiana and Southwestern Ohio selling a specialty indispensable to ston es garages mines and mills. Manufactured by the oldest and largest concern of its kind in the world. A splendid opportunity for men willing to work.
In Seneca Falls New York Dr. Fred Lester removes five sewing needles from Mrs. Homer Wyer after six weeks of baffling illness. Seven additional needles remain in her body and will be extracted by magnetic electricity as doctors continue to treat the case.
In York Pa the old S. B. Mumford house at Muddy Creek Forks yielded a 15 year mystery when weatherboarding was removed. A beehive had occupied the space behind the wall, explaining the ghostly buzzing once heard. Police remark rains bring peace motifs and appear after storms.
Seli GASO-TONIC claimed to be gasoline at 3c per gallon, evading carbon and offering dollar per hour profits with guaranteed sales. The White Mfg. Co. in Cincinnati advertised free details, warning imitators and touting unmatched composition.
The office of Dr. Claude C. Crum has moved to the Spieth Building second floor at Spring and Chestnut streets from the Pfau Building.
Claiming thousands have benefited, the advertisement urges readers with stomach liver and intestinal ailments to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy A single dose is said to attack the source of chronic inflammation and remove toxins inviting readers to request a booklet from Geo H T Mayr Chicago for more details
A vintage advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as purifying the blood and improving digestion for a clear rosy complexion. It notes druggists sell the remedy and lists a price of 71.00.
The Wynan Co advertises agents to represent them in every country and city district offering big opportunities for the right party. Samples furnished. Write Box 147-E Meadville Pa by adv 3-31.
Five room two story dwelling for rent at 122 Locust Street in Chicago. Fully furnished with bath and electric lights. all conveniences. Ad by B C Lutz. Also an unrelated employment ad seeking one woman for a new profession paying up to 50 weekly, work from home. McNabb, 130 N State St, Chicago. adv. 4-15.
Advertisement from The Vortex Manufacturing Company Cleveland Ohio seeks direct salesmen to sell paints varnishes roofing materials and lubricating oils to fac to q2s mills warehouses farmers. Earnings 50 to 100 dollars weekly. Dated May 27.
A classified advertisement seeking a salesman to sell high grade paints and lubricating oils. Promises good territory, liberal commissions, and a splendid opportunity with Blackstone Oil & Ohio.
Advertisement seeks a reliable energetic man to sell lubricating oils greases and paints in Clark and adjacent counties. Commission salary offered by Dean Oil and Paint Co Cleveland Ohio. Also a lost black handle umbrella on Missouri avenue. Reward for return to Mrs Charles Grant 200 W Front St Ohio Falls. Phone 847 Y.
The notice proclaims Dean's Regulars as a mild laxative option priced at 25 cents. It also advertises GASO-TONIC automobile gasoline with a price guarantee from White Mfg. Co. Cincinnati Ohio, Dept. 10, and urges quick action on rising fuel costs.
Catholic proposition on the market seeks hustlers to earn big money. Advertisement from Benziger Brothers at 36 38 Barclay Street New York dated May 5 12 19.
An advertisement promises 200 votes to every new subscriber who signs up to the Star for a 60 day period. The offer targets readers to boost engagement. Potential readers are urged to join to receive the voting credit.
An old time advertisement from Cincinnati Ohio by The White Mfg Co Dept 40 touts a gas tonic product at 3 cents per gallon claiming car bon elimination and hourly profits for sales, with chemists baffled by its composition and details offered free.
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