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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1920

Page

4

Epworth League Sunset Meeting Hosts Ada Prent Guest

The Epworth League of Park Church held a sunset meeting at the Masonic Home on Sune das with Mrs. Ada Prent as guest of Miss Bertha Williams. Prent has returned home in Lawrencehire after the visit. her sister Mrs. Orion McKay and Dittie son accompanied her.

Epworth League of Park Church Masonic Sunedas Ada Prent Bertha Williams Lawreneshire Orion McKay Dittie Son Hee

Unclear Fragments Mention Local Residents and Street

Fragmentary text references Meow and Mrs Jevin Johnson Credo and Mr Mrs Jleden Johnsen on Pearl Street with departed Poa.

Meow Jevin Tohnson Credo Jleden Johnsen Pearl Street Poa Thane

Reon Tire Service Promotes Goodrich Tires and Satisfaction

The ad touts Reon Tire Service offering Goodrich tires with long mileage promises of six to eight thousand miles and claims the tires cost no more than competitors while delivering top service and satisfaction.

Reon Tire Goodrich

Local Notices and Fragments From Unreadable Copy

Fragmented OCR item shows Miss Luelle Horner improving then failing again. Names Therntes and Memphis appear with garbled context about a death and a departure for Memphis Tennessee. The text is incomplete and unclear.

Local Visitors Report From BF Chestnut Street

Miss Martha Zaird departs Whoreday for Knoxville Tennessee to meet Miss Evelism Mosses. Mr and Mrs William Mc Donald of Yipton Indiana visit sisters Nell Mapy and Mazu re Me Donagid on Chestnut street.

Martha Zaird Knoxville Evelism Mosses William Mc Donald Yipton, Indiana Nell Mapy and Mazure Me Donagid Chestnut Street

Boyce’s Sweet Shop Ad Promises Ice Cream Delights

An advertisement for Boyce’s Sweet Shop touts The Lead ing First Class Ice Cream and Candy Store offering chocolates cremes and caramels plus a wide range of sodas. It invites patrons to try the delicious ice cream and return with friends for better health.

Boyce’s Sweet Shop Adv

Visiting relatives in Kentucky and entertaining guests

Miss Fiesie Maken visits relatives in Frankfort Kentucky. Miss Ella Redding visits her niece Mrs. Percy Hill. Mrs Louis Roerdere entertains guests on Sunday including Mr and Mrs Alvin Malone and son Arvir Mies Cleia Graves and Mr Raymond Bruner.

Fiesie Maken Frankfort Kentucky Ella Redding Percy Hill Louis Roerdere Alvin Malone Ar- Vir Mies Cleia Graves Raymond Bruner

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised for restoring health

Washington Indiana woman writes she benefited from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after a severe condition and nervous symptoms. The advertisement claims the product can correct sterility and many readers have reported becoming mothers after use.

Washington Ind Lydia E. Pinhkham Dovia Banta BoNe Lydia RL Pinksham

Mary Kavanaugh Ill With Heart Trouble and Rheumatism

Mary Quilie Kavanaugh, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kavanaugh, was ill for several days suffering from heart trouble and rheumatism according to the report.

Mary Quilie Kavanaugh Frank Kavanaugh

Jewelry Stars Gold Standard Store Ad

W M Young advertises as the 160 per cent Gold Standard Store for rings pins charms watches clocks silverware and cut glass. Every article fully guaranteed. Alarm clocks promised to wake you and watches cleaned and oiled by Mr Young to keep you on time. adv 38.

W. M. Young Mr. Young

Sauer Family Enjoys Weekend Visit in Scotsburge

Mr and Mrs Antheas Sauer and daughter Elizabeth returned Sunday after a train visit to Mr and Mrs Loeda Heosner and family of Scotsbure.

Antheas Sauer Ane Elizabeth Loeda Heosner Scotsbure

Miss Ellen Maginis and Eva Dr Wahio Depart Home

Miss Ellen Maginis and Eva Dr Wahio left their home in Tedianapolis for reasons not fully stated. The report notes their departure from Mrs. Rearne Paighiim's residence, with no further details on destination or return.

Ellen Maginis Eva Dr Wahio Tedianapolis

Picnic party at Porestey reservation noted

Miss Lucegrum organized a picnic which proceeded toward the Porestey reservation and included supper. Attending were Miss Edith Helen Bastan, Mabel Prather, Lucy Grum, and diila Bennett. Mes seros Lyod and Fred Gorman, Chas Woehrie, and Wayne Talley of Jeffersonville.

Lucegrum Porestey Reservation Edith Helen Bastan Mabel Prather Lucy Grum Diila Bennett Lyod Fred Gorman Chas Woehrie Wayne Talley Jeffersonville

New York Laundry Ad Promotes Regular Service

An advertisement promotes the New York Laundry offering first class laundry for men women and children. It claims careful handling and appeals to households not wanting a sweat shop kitchen. It urges husbands to send laundry to a regular business with best work at low prices.

New York

Local social notes on visitors from Tennessee and New Jersey

Misses Elizabeth and Leene Voret of Chattanooga Pennsylvania returned to visit relatives in the city. Miss Charlotte resumes her visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs Audy Sehlosser this week.

Elizabeth Leene Voret Chattanooga Pennesse J. C. Isrura Charlotte Mrs. AudysSehlosser

Alma Seider's Sister Moum Mey Mour Visit Ends

Miss Alma Seider returned home after spending the weekend with her sister who had been visiting from out of town.

Alma Seider Aio Meymour

Caroled mourners return home after Mrs. George Ruck death

The relatives who were caroled here for Mrs. George Ruck have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Trompeter and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones went back to Pekin Sunday, while Mr. and Mrs. William Jones returned to Huntington W. Va. and Mrs. Goldie Mas Marchant and Ales. Ethelseldhhaim went to nieces Monday.

George Ruck Louis Trompeter Frank Jones Pekin Sune William Jones Huntington W. Va Goldie Mas Ethelseldhhaim

Local Ad Highlights Perfumes and Toiletries at Popular Drug Store

Mr. and Mrs. Ray McKinney have returned from Salem Indiana. Jeffersonville's Popular Drug Store offers best service and lowest prices on perfumes toiletries soaps face cream tooth brushes clothes brushes combs hair brushes with Perfumes with Strength Purity and Fragrance adv

B. Doolittle Jeffersonville Mrs Ray McKinney Salem, Indiana

Official Board Meeting at J E Gilmer's Country Home

The Official Board of the Christian Church met last night with Mr J E Gilmer at his country home to discuss church affairs and plans.

Board of The Christian Church J. E. Gilmer Country

Illness Leaves Mr. James Landmehr Only Partly Improved

Report notes Mr. James Landmehr remains ill with limited improvement. doctors monitor condition and potential recovery prospects.

Sage to Leave for Missouri Home

Mr Paul Sage of MeO and Mrs ELT Sage has been here for several weeks He expects to leave Wednesday night for his home in Lakesdale Missouri He is recovering.

Paul Sage Meo Elt. Sage

Jolly Farm Visit From City Folks To Kestlers

A Sunday gathering brought a city crowd to the farm of Mr and Mrs Robert Kestler. The guests included Mr and Mrs Luther Childs with children Miss Pianbarar and Miss Katherine Childs and Calvin Childs alongside Mr and Mrs Warry Dente Miss Hazel and Anna May Deake Miss Ruth Cheis Hiansen Estella Allen Mary Katherine Mapes Mrs Duncan Mrs Carmelyn Daniels of Oklahoma Geapd Herbert Berry and Oscar Rester.

Robert Kestler Luther Childs Pianbarar Katherine Childs Calvin Childs Warry Dente Hazel Anni May Deake Ruth Cheis- Hiansen Estella Allen Mary Kathri

Shannon's Dairy Milk and Cream Delivery Ad

An advertisement promotes Shannon's Dairy offering clarified and pasteurized milk and cream delivered daily to homes at 15 cents a quart. It claims milk provides three times more nourishment than meat and urges use of milk, cream, and butter for health.

Shannon

Miss Carmen Daniels Visits Harry Deape Family

Miss Carmen Daniels of Oklahoma City is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Deape and their family.

A.ea A Carmen Daniels Okla Homin Harry Deape

Miss Gladys Hooker to Visit Scotsburg Hostess

Moss Nell McDonald notes plans for hosting at home as Miss Gladys Hooker and Miss Elizabeth Sauer prepare for hospitality. Hooker travels from Scotsburg to join Sauer for a social visit.

Gladys Hooker Scotsburg Elizabeth Sauer

Bargain Prices For Home Essentials At Easy 5 10 25e Store

A local ad promotes Easy 5 10 and 25e Store offering savings of 25 to 50 percent on home goods. The listing highlights kitchenette supplies Tinware Granite Ware Crockery Lamps and other household essentials at genuine bargain prices.

Local Family Ties Spanning Louisville Visit

Mr. and Mrs. George Dunham hosted guests Miss Ellen Maginis and Miss Eva De Wald for a Sunday in Louisville with Mrs. Dunham’s sister Mrs. Joseph Shutte and family and her father Mr. J. J. Gilbert. On Sunday night Mr. Gilbert left for Washington Iowa to visit his son Charles Gilbert and wife and daughter Mrs. Louis Baird for an indefinite time.

George Dunham Katherine Derry Ellen Maginis Eva de Wald Louisville

Visits by Williams Kin Across Indiana

Misses Neva Williams and Catherine Williams visit Mr and Mrs Leon Williams in Indianapolis. Mrs F Williams visits Mr and Mrs John R Williams in Columbus Indiana.

Neva Catherine Williams Mrs Leon Williams Indianapolis

Kryptoks Eye Glasses Offered by W J Morris Optometrist

Will J Morris optometrist and optician offers Kryptoks the perfect glasses. Kryptoks improve comfort and clarity for near and far vision in one pair. Reading becomes a great pleasure as eyes do not tire or weary. See W J Morris Adv23.

Will J. .Morris W. J. Morris

Coombs Family Visit Over Sunday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery

Mr and Mrs Edwin Coombs with ands of Howard Park spent Sunday with his father CG L Coombs and family at Walnut Ridge Cemetery Miss Hattie Kastler visiting at Bagdad Kentucky returned yesterday.

Edwin Coombs Howard Park CG. L. Coombs Walnut Ridge Cemetery Hattie Kastler Bagdad Kentucky

Star to Add Daily Funny Cartoons

The Star will run new daily funny car toons starting soon. Readers will not want to miss Barney Croogle Toots and Casper as side splitting features join the page. Watch for them as the Star adds new features daily.

the Star Barney Croogle Toots Casper Star

Ford sedan for sale with starter and new tires

1919 Ford Sedan with Ford electric starter shock absorbers and new wheels and tires. Advertisement appears in Baldwin Adv BD 181 P July 27 28 29.

Baldwin Adv

Notice to Bidders for One Truck and Hoist Equipment

Clark County Indiana Board of Commissioners calls sealed bids for a 42 ton truck with standard equipment Woods hydraulic hoist and steel damp body. Bids due at courthouse Jeffersonville with five hundred dollar certified check or bond. Right to reject bids reserved. Witness dated July 17 1920 by Auditor Thomas L Stoner. Adv notices follow for local products and residents.

Board of Commissioners Clark County Indiana Court House Jeffersonville Thomas L. Stoner

Resignation of Miss Nahstoll from City Public Schools

Miss Anna Nahstoll a former city public school teacher has tendered her resignation from her position. She gave no reason but stated she wishes to resign effective at once in keeping with district policy.

Nahstoll Anna Nahstoll

Mevin Smith Holds Large Singer Sewing Machine Sale

Mevin Smith promotes a sale on Singer sewing machines with the Singer leading other makes in the market. The ad touts ease of use and longevity and invites readers to consult Mr. Smith for details. The Daughters of Isabella met last night at St. Augustine's Auditorium.

Mevin Smith Mr. Smith Daugters of Isabella St. Augustine's Auditorium

For Sale Items Offer Bargains Before City Move

A Singer sewing machine and a Pathe phonograph are offered for sale as the owner moves from the city. The sewing machine is in working condition and the phonograph is priced cheap if taken at once. Apply at 931 Mechanic. Advertisement dated July 18 with multiple dates.

Pathe

Bottoms Auto Tops and Upholstery Ad

H. G. Bottoms offers auto tops seat covers and upholstering to protect seats and improve appearance. Emphasizes best quality honest service and reasonable prices in a promotional classified notice.

H. G. Bottoms

Handsome Cabin Cruiser Dixie Charters for Private Picnics

Private parties can hire the Handsome Cabin Cruiser Dixie for picnics and moonlight rides at Six Mile Island. Availability includes swimming outings and Moonlight Rides. Phone numbers 796 W or 295 are listed for reservations.

Six Mile Island W. Or

Adulteration of Oats Stops After Seizure Action

Federal authorities seized seventy five carloads of oats intended for export after finding adulteration under the Food and Drugs Act. The acts include mixing feed barley or water with oats to increase profit, a practice warned against by Department of Agriculture field representatives.

Department of Agriculture

Vigor Inherited and Maintained in Poultry Breeding

The article argues that fowl vigor is inherited and best maintained by selecting the strongest stock each spring and culling the weak in autumn. It warns that fresh blood helps stamina and disease resistance, and cautions against close inbreeding or breeding for fixed traits without constitutional excellence.

Swiss Cleaners and Dyers Ad Advancing Quality Care

A compact advertisement touts Swiss Cleaners and Dyers as the leading first class cleaners for men and women in Jeffersonsville and Louisville. It markets itself as the largest best equipped establishment with modern methods and promises top grade work on silks and satins.

Indiana Kentucky Jeffersonsville Louisville

Flapper Plot Sends Young Lady On Worldly Misadventure

A small town senator's daughter plays a flapper in a comic tale set around a dance at a country club and a kidnapping scare. She traverses New York and returns home to learn life isn t as glamorous as imagined, guided by a mysterious crook s gift of fashion.

Fendiline Weiter Caiiow Thapper New York

LeRose Theatre Plans Tarzan Debut in September

The LeRose Theatre management announces a new Tarzan film for the first week of September titled The Revenge of Tarzan praised as the best in the series. Next Sunday and Monday Leena Owen leads an all star cast in The House of Toys by the American Film Co a story of a scramble in matrimony.

LeRose Theatre Leena Owen House of Toys American Film Co

Dream Attraction Showcases Black Shadows Starring Langdon

Saturday at the Dream the bill features Black Shadows with Marjorie Langdon as lead. Eleen Percy, debuting as a William Fox star in Her Honor the Mayor, has completed her second production The Husband Hunter from Scott Fitzgerald and will next adapt a story by Edgar Franklin.

Dream Black Shadows Marjorie Langdon Eleen Percy William Fox Mayor Arline van Ness-Hines Hunter F. ‘Scott Fitzgerald Myra Miss Percy Edgar Franklin

Mrs Fitch Hurt by Crowding at Louisville Station

Mrs. F. W. Fitch of Marblehead Apartments was badly bruised last Thursday when crowded into a pit at Louisville Interurban Station. She is slowly improving.

F. W. Fitch Marblehead Apts Louisville

Miss Maud Craig to Return for Weekend Homecoming

Miss Maud Craig is expected home from Hanover for the weekend where she plans to resume her two years of training needed to teach in the high school.

Villa surrender unclear amid state department notes

Washington officials questioned whether General Francisco Villa had surrendered to the Mexican government as advised reports said Villa had not surrendered and that his surrender depended on fulfillment of terms by the Mexican government.

Washington Francisco Villa State Department Villa

Perez Execution Reported in Mexican San Antonio Affair

Washington reports Jose B Perez executed by orders of Villa in San Antonio. Perez had been missing since May and allegedly met Villa that date. Investigation attributes the act to Villa over a charge of stealing money from a Mexican bandit.

Washington Jose B.perez San Antonio Villa Chihuahulla Perez

Growing Peaches In The United States Department Bulletin

The article reviews peach growing fundamentals from a U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin. It covers site selection by climate and market access, soil drainage and fertility, alkali concerns, elevation and atmospheric drainage, and effects of nearby water on spring frost. It also discusses slope exposure, temperature as a growth limiter, and initial steps for propagation planting and orchard fertility.

United States Mas Farmers the & S. Department’ Or Agriculture Co sPbis Beiis New York Province of Ontario Lake Ontario Lake Erie Michigan Lake Michigan

Hoosier Meat Market Ad Promises Low Prices

Jeffersonville advertises Hoosier Meat Market offering beef pork and mutton and purest lard. Claims the greatest number of customers buy their meat and invites savings on every purchase.

Hoosier Jeffersonville Hoosier

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Southern Optical Co Xmryptoks Southwest Corner 4Th and Chestnut Sts Louisville, KY Iatia Luelle Horner Mr. Therntes Memphis Tense Shere Hhis Tennesse Ton Lydia E. Pinkham James Landmehr Johe Clancy Timammie Percy L. Crosby McClurg Cate Timmie Moss Nell Mc Donald John R. Williams Coumbus, Indiana the Oertel Co C(incorporated Oertel Lena Sauer COR Pearl and Maple ST Telephone Clark County Milling Co Rome F. A. Lendwehr Grand Haven Earl Shandler Marengo Indiina Diamond Pure Food Company Diamond Pure Food Ine LeRose
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