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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
3
Mrs. William Holiiday of Columbus Ohio and Mrs. Tom Hays of Wheeling West Virginia arrive today to be guests of Miss Mabel Veasey. The event centers on social hospitality and local hosting.
Advertisement lists two four room cottages in Howard Park for sale with price as cheap. Contact phone 1088. Also notes Mr and Mrs H M Frank and son Graham and Mr and Mrs Homer Frank left Tuesday on a motor trip to High Bridge and other points in Kentucky. Tri Kappas plan a rummage sale Thursday to Saturday on Spring street between 7th and 8th.
in THE HEAD WAITER T e Rose Theatre Sunday and Monday Adv. D 190 Aug. 3-7. Mr. Sid Cain of Indianapolis arrived Saturday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cain. Seventh event he is steadily gaining in strength after his recent illness. Mrs. Tas H. Smith and two daughters Washarine Louise and Tutinda of Indianapolis arrived yesterday to visit her sisters Misses Sallie and Rati Walkup.
Wanted man to sell guaranteed shrubs roses trees and plants with weekly pay. Apply immediately to Barry Nursery Co Rochester New York. Mrs Foh Haurmel of Philadelphia visiting Mrs Walter Reiley at her Front Street home was noted in the notice.
Mrs Fi TL Petit of Terre Haute Indiana was summoned to attend her mother Mrs Elizabeth Thornley and will return home today. Thornley’s son Dettersan Thornley arrived from Dayton Ohio after the death. Mr J Enheimer of Dayton Ohio remains as guest of Mr and Mrs W R Thornley for a time.
The Diamond Pure Food Company promotes Diamond Crisp Flakes as the finest health cereal and the people's choice sold in millions of homes, endorsed as the gold standard of breakfast products.
Mrs Georgie Potter entertained at her country home with friends Mesdams Samuel Kendall William Kendall Jake Kendall Sue Enteman Delia Perkins and Alfred Seizie. An excellent dinner and a great time were enjoyed by all present.
The New York Laundry advertises first class laundry work for men women and children with careful handling. It urges busy households to avoid sweatshop kitchen laundries and notes Mr and Mrs Frank Rhodenheber and daughter Elizabeth visited Mrs Sallie Lutz in Jeffer eanvidie.
Mrs Virginia Bailey of Louisville spends Sunday with friends, recounting a quiet social afternoon in town circles.
Mel and Mrs Clyde Hawes of Utica Township spent Sunday with her parents Mi and Mrs J L Carr in a small family gathering reflecting Sunday plans and kinship.
The Graham Dry Co Drug Store advertises its Palm Garden Cafe as Jeffersonville’s top dining spot offering all you can eat meals at low prices with good service and music. Harry L. Belling signs the ad.
Local fire department responded Tuesday evening to 911 Watt Street where a mop on the porch allegedly ignited, setting the roof afire. Small damage reported. The nearby government fire department also responded to the scene.
Announcement reports the death of Walter Heiskell about forty five in Seattle Washington. He died suddenly with heart trouble while mountain climbing near Seattle with friends. Survived by wife, father and mother Dr and Mrs William Heiskell and two brothers Arthur and Frank Heiskell of Indianapolis.
John H. Clark was elected on June 11 and has begun duties as a member of the school board. He succeeds Towns F. L. Scheer whose term ends in July. The board reorganized with President David H. Roser, secretary Jesse Cook, and treasurer J. J. Clark.
Miss Louise Riges of Sullivan Indiana visits her grandmother Mrs N J Jeewman.
The Renn Tire Service promotes Goodrich Fabrice and Cord Tires claiming six to eight thousand miles and best long term value. It assures satisfaction and says prices are not higher than competitors. Insist on Goodrich Auto Tires for satisfaction.
Edward F. Groher wholesale and retail grocer markets sugar corn mason jars lids wax string tin cans and granulated sugar with prices. offers 2 cans sugar and salmon 35 cents pints jars 85 cents quarts 90 cents and gallon jars 1.05. orders of 3 dollars delivered. located at Chestnut and Spring streets telephone 266. adv 17.
Miss Gladys Holmes visits her father in Terre Haute while Russell Bowser recovers and sits up. Jeffersonville’s Co D Reeder promotes best fit tailor made suits with colorfast fabrics and repair services. Mrs J M Buchheit and Mrs M Peorie shopped in Louisville. Carrie Benz and Petty Allen visited Scottsburg and traveled to Madison Hanover and Lexington.
Geo O Ogden advertises as a leading shoe repairer offering half soles rubber heels to cut shoe costs and provide comfort with every step in life Ady
Mes Talia Lowery acted as hostess at her Howard Park home yesterday after noon for a Calumet Club social. Attending members included Mesdames Greorge Reschar George Jones Roy Martin and Grover Wais ner. The event featured light refreshments and a pleasant social time.
One Singer sewing machine for sale and a Pathe phonograph cheap if taken at once. Owner leaving city. Apply at 931 Mechanic. Adv. D 162 July 13 44 15 16 17 and weekly.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Mr. Calvin Prather of Indianapolis. Floral offerings were abundant and the service was described as beautiful impressive and conducted efficiently.
Christine Martin of Louisville visited Miss Tiihe Hoyatt Sunday while Raymond Allen of Burrough Adding Machine Co in Akron announces his wedding to take place there at The Auto Sheet Metal Company. Automobiles repair and auto body service advertised as high class in Jeffersonville with guaranteed work and pleasing prices.
Prather Me Harvey Joiner traveled to Denver to visit his sister Mrs Sallie Bent. Mr and Mrs Guy Paiy and family spent Sunday with Mrs Davis's parents. Mrs and Mrs William Sweeney of Jedersonville. Clark County Realty & Insurance Co advertises bargains in City and Farm property and lowest rate insurance policies described as the best friend in need.
Local retailer advertises savings from 2 to 50 percent on home essentials including kitchenette supplies tinware granite ware crockery lamps and more. Bold claims of genuine bargain prices accompany a broad selection for the household.
Prof. and Mrs. R. M. Baggerty and their daughter depart on the Steamer Nashville for a trip to relatives in Dell City. The voyage includes an excursion with relatives at Derbys and a return leg to Tell City. Mrs. Bag garly and daughter plan to visit relatives at Perby while Prof. Bag garly attends an institute in Fawesville Kentucky.
Local Jeffersonville store touts dependable clothing for men including hats shirts collars ties socks underwear with a claim of saving one third. The advertisement emphasizes customer experience and promises dollars saved on the next suit.
The Missionary Society of Bethany Church will meet with Miss Eminie Armstrong this afternoon.
The Poe annual meeting will be held at Bethany on the fourth Sunday in August. Uncertainty remains whether the gathering will be inside the church or on nearby wooded lawns. The church cannot be expected to handle the usual crowd sizes.
Jeffersonville’s Popular Drug Store touts best service and low prices on perfumes toilet articles soaps face creams toothbrushes combs hair brushes. Invites customers to ask for Perfumes with Strength Purity and Fragrance.
Sessue Hayakawa stars as a tone man protecting a Chinese sweetheart from a merciless old Chinaman who controls assassins. The drama unravels from a Chinatown murder to gun battles and a climactic reveal inside a Chinese idol with a vivid setting and atmosphere.
W W Hodkinson Corporation presents the Zane Grey story Desert Gold at the Le Rose Theatre tonight and Friday with Benjamin B Hamp ton Eltinge F Warner and cast. A desert pursuit, double romances, swindlers and a deadly sand storm drive the tale as Nell Burton Mercedes Castenada and Dick Gale battle Rojas and his outlaws in pursuit of love and gold.
An advertisement from the Hoosier Meat Market in Jeffersonville promotes beef pork mutton and pure lard. It claims low prices and wide customer base with emphasis on savings on every purchase. Ad ends with Adv.18.
Mr and Mrs Philip Wagener of Louisville were guests Sunday of her parents Mr and Mrs Newton Cartwright ad noting a farm supply firm J Gienger Co Jeffersonville's largest supply house and promotions for tractor tours and Wallis equipment claiming higher yields in corn wheat or oats.
The Rose Coal Company promotes thoroughly screened coal free from dirt and clinkers, offering the most heat for the least money to customers who order coal from them.
Charlestown residents host guests from North Vernon Avoca Kentucky Granville Ohio and local grandparents welcome Miss Bottert. Mrs D W Daily hosts Miss Roberson aunt of North Vernon while Mrs Lyman Applegate visits her father John Owens and Mrs Siegle with Nettie returns home in Granville Ohio.
The Electric Shop advertises a wide range of electric goods including batteries electric irons sweepers washing machines and lighting to keep homes lit at all times with comprehensive service.
Mr and Mrs Lester Bottorff of Indianapolis have been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W P Bottorff.
Mrs Newton Howard attends an EMP meeting in Silver Heights district of New Albany to discuss local planning and community initiatives. The event gathers residents and city officials to review proposed changes and hear public input.
Mrs Anna Daviess of Liverpool England is visiting her son Reverend Fred R Daviess and Mrs Daviess.
The Rev. Buford Tyler and family of Serre Haute visit mother Mrs. Sophia Boyer. Shannon's Dairy advertises Clarified and Pasteurized Milk and Cream delivered daily to homes at 15 cents a quart claiming three times more nourishment than meat.
Mr and Mrs George Nagle of Louisville visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs A F Connor. Miss Jane Stilnemer of Madison was the guest of Mrs Merriel Huffstetler.
An advertisement touts Boyce's Sweet Shop as a premier ice cream and candy store offering chocolates creams sodas and appetizing flavors. It invites customers to try and return with friends for healthier enjoying ice cream.
Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Hostettler and daughter Leona Katherine with Miss Jessie Kiger spent Sunday at the French Lick resort enjoying a day trip.
An old advertisement for Ww M Youngs Jewelry featuring rings pins charms swatches clocks silverware and cut glass all fully guaranteed with a note about alarm clocks and watch cleaning by Mr Young to keep time.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Howard and their children visited Mrs P C Prentice in Memphis on Sunday. Mrs and Mrs Robert Goodwin from near Sellersburg were guests of their parents Mr and Mrs J Morrow on Sunday.
Mrs Hallie Ringenburg and her son Wendell Barnett of Breman are guests of her brother Merril Huffstettler.
Mr and Mrs William Fitch of Shelbyville Kentucky are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs George Logan. Mr and Mrs Merril Hulfsteiner and children and Miss Jane Struhimer were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs John Halterbaum. Mr and Mrs Harry Means have gone to French River Cave on a fishing trip.
Mr and Mrs E C Wasson of Louisville spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs A T L Crum. Sylven Huffstettelr of Bremen has been visiting her sister Mrs Larry Lutz and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Walter Matthes with their children attended a surprise dinner Sunday hosted by Mrs Matthes parents Mr and Mrs John Kursner in Otiseo.
Mrs Paul Bruner and her children have returned from visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J Crawford near Soon.
Dr. Harry Sharp of Indianapolis is visiting his sister Mrs Addie Kirkpatrick and staying at her home.
Miss Maud Allen of Jeffersonville spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Charles Reich.
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