Death of Seth Coffman Proprietor of Jersey Park Farm
Seth Coffman aged 63, Jersey Park farm proprietor between Greenville and Galena, died at Norton Infirmary at 11 this morning after a postoperative decline following surgery for postate glands last Monday. He leaves three daughters Dora Giltmaker Grace and Addine, a sister and a brother, and had operated a summer hotel for years. Burial plans not yet set.
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Seth Coffman
Jersey Park
Greenville
Galena
Norton Infirmary
Mr. Coffman
Louisville
Fall City
Spear
Miss Atwell
Lenisy
Dora Giltmaker
Greenship
Grace
Addine
Spencer
Ind
3Ence Cole
Jonas Coffman
Grant-line Road
AY Kraft
Coffman
Democratic Party
Mrs Briscoe Injured in Auto Collision in Greenville
Mrs Frank Briscoe of Greenville was struck by an auto driven by Father Gowan and Ho James of Bradford, suffering three fractured ribs and bruises. The accident happened at 6 PM near the Briscoe home as she crossed the road after alighting from a Shellwiller bus. Doctors Briscoe and Davis attended. she is recovering.
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Frank Briscoe
Greenville
Ahe
Father Goman
Ho. James
Bradford
Briscoe
Gowan Auto
Pope to Deliver Final Peace Allocution to Consistory
Rome reports the Pope delivered a final appeal for peace in a secret consistory. The allocution, prepared over weeks, frames the Holy See as neutral and calls for continued prayers while avoiding direct references to Polish autonomy or deportations. Cardinals Gasparri Delai Paleonio Vamnutelli and Sarafini advised the decision.
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Rome
Vatican
Holy See
Itig
Gasparri
Delai
Paleonio
Vamnutelli
Sarafini
Hopkins Fertilizer Plant Expands as Freight Warehouses Grow
Improvements at the Hopkins Fertilizer Company plant at West Tenth and the riverfront are rushed. New warehouses and an enlarged factory building are under construction to meet rising demand in Southern Indiana and Kentucky, with costs around 15 000 dollars and portions already in progress.
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Hopkins Fertilizer Company
West Tenth
Mr. Ellis
Inwrance
Hopkins Dory
Ile
Ameren
Indiana
Kentucky
Floyd Knob Shippers Association reports year one totals
The Floyd Knob Shippers Association shipped 17048 47 dollars of fruit to Indianapolis Chicago and Louisville markets in its first year. After expenses members received a 231 percent commission on gross sales. New officers were elected and the group praised for executive success.
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Floyd Knob’s Shippers Association
Indianapolis
Chicago
Louisville
Floyd Kittie
Dingo
Poa
Fafe Laws
Clare
Sire
Mathis Sprigier
Adam Hanka
Clarence
Marshall Ats
Mathis Spiiefort
Frank Lat
Jecol Futh
Tevstereasu
C. Hent
Marshall Atkins
Flaukis
George B. Batton
Indianapolis Commission
Roberts and Co
H. Roses Co
Maxon & Co
Louisville Commission
Cough Remedy Promoted As Safe Winter Aid
An advertisement compares a cough to a fire bell warning of danger and urges curing the underlying illness. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is touted as effective for lingering coughs after colds or grip. Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana endorses its use for her husband who easily catches cold and coughs in winter.
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Thomas Beeching
Andrews
Ind
Chamberlain
Ady
Postmaster Warns on Counterfeit Money Orders
Postmaster Cody issues a warning to merchants to beware counterfeit money orders in circulation. Merchants are advised not to cash orders for strangers without proper investigation to prevent losses.
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Cody
Constipation Remedy Praised for Gentle Action
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation. It describes them as pleasant to take and mild in effect, claiming availability everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rotary Glue and a Surprising Rotary Visit
Reverend FP W Thompson of Second Presbyterian faced an unannounced audience when twenty one Rotarians from Albany arrived at the evening service. He learned weeks of planning had led to the visit, but he delivered his regular sermon, which was well received.
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FP. W. Thompson
Second Presbyterian Church
Rotary Club
New Albany
Thompson
Indiana Dry Federation forms to push statewide prohibition
The Indiana Dry Federation was organized by prohibition workers in Indianapolis on December 1. They plan immediate action to induce the Legislature to pass a statewide prohibition law.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Dry Federation
Turkey Prices Collapse Foreshadows Thanksgiving Shortage
In New Albany, a turkey tumble followed by overstock and price drops left dealers paying 17 cents to 25 cents per pound for birds. Chickens held at 13 cents while eggs and butter edge toward lower retail prices. Despite high living costs, local workers’ wages buoyed spending as many households still planned Thanksgiving meals.
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Turney
New Albany
Louisville
Hughes
Sullivan Poultry Company
New York
Woman's Club hears talk on delinquent children
At the monthly open meeting in the Carnerge building Mrs. Theodore Monts presided. Prof. Buerke presented causes of delinquency including divorce and parental moral failures, noting 400 New Albany children ages 14 to 16 working to support families. Other notes covered motion pictures and a county park fund message from governors regarding state parks funding.
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Woman’s Club
Carnerge
Theodore Monts
van Pelt
Buerke
New Albany
Cough Medicine For Children Endorsed By Mother In North Carolina
Mrs Hugh Cook of Scottsville North Carolina testifies that five years ago while living in Garbutt New York she used Chamberlains Cough Remedy on two children with colds. She reports it halted coughing quickly and cured the colds faster than any prior remedy. The product is advertised as obtainable everywhere.
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Hugh Cook
Scottsville, N.C
Garbutt
N.Y
Chamberlain
Ady
Purdue Takes First Honor in Judging at Live Stock Exposition
Purdue University student team wins the stock judging contest at the International Live Stock exposition with 3,970 points, edging Iowa State by twenty. Texas A&M previously held the trophy, now won by Purdue, while Ohio State, Kansas State, and others place behind. Individual leaders include M. Buoy of Iowa State, W. Montgomery of Ohio State, and D. C. Carrithers of Purdue.
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Chicago
Purdue University
Purdue
Iowa State College
Hlonsier
Lafayette
Union Stock Yards and Transit Company
Texas Agricutural and Mechanical College
College Station
Tex
Texas
Ohio State University
Kansas Agricultures College
United States
Canada
4. M. Buoy
Tew State College of
Ames
Stock Yards Company
William Montgomery
D.C. Carrithers
Bof
Clark
PP. Tmel
Ios
Farmers’ Sons
A. H. Blair
Harlan
Mexicans to be killed warned as Pershing withdraws
Deep-Villa agents warned western Chihuahua residents to leave or face death and confiscation when Pershing withdraws. Civilian truck drivers relayed fear of Villa bandits seizing property after American troops retire. In Illinois two killed when an explosion hit the Egyptian Powder press building near Marion and Johnson City windows were shattered.
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Columbus
N. A
Chihuahua
Pershing
Murphysboro
Egyptian Powder Company
Marion
Johnson City
City accepts $25 million loan offer from American bankers
Bordeaux officials after a report from Mayor Charles Gruet decided to accept a loan of 25 million dollars from a group of American bankers. The loan will run for three years.
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Bordeaux
Charles Gruet
Treasury defers release of new half dollar and quarter
Washington reports the treasury department will delay issuing the new Weinman designed half dollar and MacNeill designed quarter until early 1917. Officials cite extraordinary demand for smaller coins as overrunning mint facilities and worry the new coins would overwhelm production if released now.
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Washington
Adolph A. Weinman
Hermon A. MacNeill
Treasury Department
State censor bans numerous films including crime and drug themes
Harrisburg bulletin from the Pennsylvania state board of censors bars films showing safe crackers, tramp thefts, and drug use. A long list condemns thrillers with heroines tied to tracks and hundreds of subjects including white slavery and Mexican scenes. prize fighting pictures are also banned.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Board of Censors
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Bradford Cer
POPE
Floyd and
Shippers
Keefer
Atkins
Rev. Thompson
Fletcher
S. W. Ralston
J. P. Goodrich
Floyd County
Turkey Run
Parke County
McCormick's Creek Canyon
Owen County
Charles R. Turner
Mary Cardwill
Fershing
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