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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes young Mr. Benshimol of Harvard Class 1917 has named his first poetry book Tomorrow's Yesterday. The title is praised as a meditation on yesterday and the value of present choices.
The piece notes Europe’s debt woes and ambitions including a Channel tunnel linking France and England and, with British consent, a Gibraltar tunnel to connect Europe and Africa. It highlights France rebuilding factories and churches after war, and most notably rebuilding schools in the devastated French regions.
The speaker condemns neglect of essential public works and urges massive canal and infrastructure expansion from the Great Lakes to the Gulf and Atlantic. He laments wartime losses, arguing the nation wasted resources and fell behind allies in leading months of conflict.
A grocer named Lessen was imprisoned for two years after hoarding about a hundred thousand pounds of sugar. He hoped to profit from retail price hikes and discussed larger scale, worldwide sugar control with others.
An editorial compares a lion cub born in captivity to the eighteen year old youth killed by electrocution, arguing both lives suffer from confinement and the death penalty degrades society. The piece questions justice, mercy, and the public’s role in cruelty.
U. N. Hines state superintendent lists county institute dates. Marion county Institute runs August 23 to 27 with instructors George H. Taps Crawfordsville and Mrs Nell To Sharp Indianapolis. Other counties follow staggered dates from August 9 to September 10 across the state.
Mrs. Henrietta Hyman files for divorce in Clark County Court charging James Heiman with abandonment and cruel treatment. The Hymans wed June 25, 1808, and Heiman left her in September 1911. An affidavit lists Heiman as a Kentucky resident and disputes a Louisville divorce claim. The petition notes a conditional court order for alimony not met.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with probable local thunder showers in extreme north. Warmer conditions in the eastern part tonight.
The first issue of the Indiana Journal of Commerce, the official publication of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, is being distributed. E R Inman editors, Walter Hubbard Jr contributing editor, Ti B Williams business manager, I A Bogue advertising manager.
The Indiana Department of Conservation announces Visitors Day on August 19 at the Clark County State Forest Reserve located one mile north of Henryville. Program includes remarks by John G. Brown Monon president of the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations Purdue University extension D W Mann Clark County agricultural agent and Richard Lieber director of conservation. Charles C Deam state forester and assistants conduct tours with an 8 a m inspection party leaving the administration building.
Arthur Evertson, once a soldier, will be arraigned before Magistrate James B Keigwin on a child desertion charge filed by Mrs. Zenia Priddy Evertson. He was brought from Columbus Indiana by patrolman Maurice McBride of the Pittsboro Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railway police after his arrest for trespass. A police mix up connected Farr Cobb to the case, but the error was corrected after newspaper reports clarified the suspect’s identity.
Mr and Mrs William Seibert returned Monday night from a month long journey starting in Indianapolis and visiting Detroit Columbus Dayton Newport and Huntingburg They met friends and relatives including Pier Brueckner pastor in Columbus and learned of an uncle's death in Huntingburg upon returning home they were glad to be back and well.
A gold wrist watch of octagonal shape with initials U.K.F engraved on the back is lost between Jeffersonville and Sellersburg. A liberal reward will be paid upon return to Kathleen Firemaster at 228 Indiana Ave. Adv. D186 C. Aug. 2-3-4.
An advertisement for Chas L Combs Laundry claims patronage by the best citizens of Jeffersonville. It offers shirt collar and underwear cleaning with careful handling, pressing, and master cleaning service claimed as best on earth at any price.
Mrs James Keigwin and her son Warren will leave Thursday for Albuquerque New Mexico to visit Harold Kelewin who has resided there since 1942 They expect to be away several weeks.
Edward Elbridge Morris died Monday in Lexington Kentucky and will be buried at 4 pm. in Land Ridge Cemetery after private chapel services. Jeffersonville plans Clark County Chautauqua August 8 to 13 with tickets sold at local shops to welcome crowds and boost civic pride.
The Jeffersonville CWIG Club urges residents to clean streets and alleys for visiting dignitaries. Calvin W. Prather, longtime Indiana Mason and Grand Secretary, is mourned with a funeral procession from the Masonic Temple to Walnut Ridge Cemetery, attended by national and local Masonic leaders and officers.
Arthur Givares sues Maek Arthur in Clark Circuit Court alleging cruel treatment and desertion after their May 8 1992 marriage in Kentucky. He says she refused to cook meals and abandoned him June 1 1926, writing letters that she did not care for him. Arthur resides in Canentville while Mrs Arthur is in New Albany.
Local ad lists prices on eggs butter olive oil syrup and cereals with items from Fresh Country Eggs 47¢ to Lux Corn Flakes 13¢. Allen Barnett advertises delivery from the corner of Spring and Court Ave with contact telephone 82.
In a fragmented score note, pitchers and batters like Hendrix, Killifer, Causey for Boston. Haeffner, Fillner, Gowdy for Pittsburgh. Macgridgs, Ruel for New York. and Bush, Schang for Detroit appear across short innings. Cleveland posts four runs in a late frame as Erickson and North ONeill contribute.
Smith and Hughes Garage in Jeffersonville offers 24 hour repair for all makes. They are master mechanics skilled in motor construction and adjustments, promising speedy, accurate service at low prices.
Small classified item listing advertising a gas range four hole for four dollars at 612 Kentucky Ave. Notice dated August 2 3 4. Mrs Taura Roach is convalescing and able to sit up in bed.
State Board confirms local assessments by Clark County County Assessor Frasmmus Sage. State board added 30 to 40 percent and values are near last year. As final figures are set, city council and other authorities will begin calculating next year’s appropriations and tax levies, generally increasing.
Guenther and Rauth the Exclusive Ford Garage promotes keeping your Ford in perfect order and inspections to save on repairs. Mrs Lawrence Divking and her daughter Dorothy Dirking return to Lakeview after a weekend with Mrs J Warren Tompson.
Advertisement notes Larry Lemon performing at LeRose Theatre in The Head Water with shows Sunday and Monday. Details indicate dates around early August 1906.
County Highway Superintendent Joseph B. Dunlevy told the Board of County Commissioners that since June 29 he had placed 7418 cubic yards of crushed stone on Utica Pike Mid West Road and Plank Road. Assistant Edward Lentz distributed 261 cubic yards and two more three ton trucks and a county rack crusher near Marlestown are proposed to speed work on roads toward New Albany.
C. W. Straueh offers Purest Candies with Chocolate Creams Caramels Ice cream and sodas in popular flavors. The ad touts quenching thirst with stimulating invigorating refreshments and invites orders for preferred flavors.
St Luke's Church and friends plan a basket picnic at Glenwood Park all day Wednesday August 11. A committee of young men and women has prepared games contests and prizes for attendees. Join the crowd for a day of entertainment and fun.
The Leep Motor Company offers day and night service repairing all makes of automobiles. Vulcanizing tires tubes and accessories are available. The ad urges frequent inspections as a big saving and promises best service with modern equipment.
The St Tarke's Brotherhood will convene at the church tomorrow. Thursday night Mr Jude Walseh, returning from four years of U S Government service in the Philippines, will share experiences and observations. All church men and friends are urged to attend.
Mr Hugo Sehneck arrived today to visit Mr and Mrs Wim Seibert on his way home from Huntingburg where he was summoned by his father's death.
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