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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

4

Mrs Holiiday and Mrs Hays to Visit Miss Veasey

Newsy notes list Mrs William Holiiday of Columbus Ohio and Mrs Tom Hays of Wheeling West Virginia arriving today as guests of Miss Mabel Veasey. Also advertised is sale of two four room cottages in Howard Park and a Friday sale by the Tr Kappas on Spring street near 7th and 8th.

William Holiiday Columbus, Ohio Tom Hays Wheeling West Virginia Mabel Veasey Howard Park Cheap Tr Kappas Spring Street

Dont miss Larry Lemon in THE HEAD WAITER at TeRose Theatre

Mr. Sidain of Indianapolis arrives to visit relatives on Seventh Street. Mrs. H. Smith and two daughters Katharine Louise and Tayvinda from Indianapolis visit sisters Sadlie and Katie Walkunyp. Lemon's show runs Sunday and Monday with advance tickets D 190 Aug. 3-7.

Larry Lemon TeRose Theatre Has. H. Smith Katharine Louise Tayvinda Indianapolis Misses Sadlie Katie Walkunyp

Wanted man to sell guaranteed plants in Rochester ad

Barry Nursay Co of Rochester advertises weekly pay for a man to sell shrubs roses trees and plants. Mrs T Hummel of Philadelphia visits Mrs Walter Reliew here on Frant Street as a guest Later a fragment notes a local visitor without further context.

Barry Nurssay CO Rochester T Hummel Philadelphia Walter Reliew Frant Street

Thornley family news from Terre Haute area

Mrs T Petit of Terre Haute Indiana attended her mother’s bedside and will return home today. Mrs Flerabeth Thornley will return home today. Mr Jefferson Thornley who attended Mrs Tharpiey’s death returned to Tennessee. Brother J Enheimer of Dayton Ohio remains a while longer with Mr and Mrs W B Thornley.

Terre Haut Indiana Flerabeth Thornley Jefferson Thorniey

Diamond Pure Food Company Promotes Diamond Crisp Flakes

The Diamond Pure Food Company touts Diamond Crisp Flakes as the health cereal of choice, used in millions of homes and favored by top racers as the gold standard of breakfast foods.

Diamond Pure Food Company Diamond Pure Food

Mrs Geopee Potter Hosts Friends At Home

Mrs Geopee Potter entertained friends at her home yesterday including Mesdames Samuel Kendall William Kendall and Jake Kendall Sue Enteman Delia Perkins and Alfred Seycie An excellent dinner and delightful wit were noted in the record.

Geopee Potter

New York Laundry Ad Highlights Quality Service

A vintage advertisement promising first class laundry for men women and children. It emphasizes careful handling, avoiding sweatshop labor, and urges husbands to send laundry to a regular business offering best work and low prices.

New York

Rhodenhebber Guests Honor Mrs Lutz in Jeffersonville

Mr and Mrs Frank Rhodenhebber visited Sunday to aid daughter Elizabeth in Jeffersonville with Mrs Sallie Lutz as the host.

Frank Rhodenhebber Aid Daushier Elizabeth Jeffersonville Gnether Sallie Lutz

Miss Virginia Bailey of Louisville Spends Sabbath Here

Miss Virginia Bailey of Louisville spent Sabbath with friends here and attended local services. Local residents noted her quiet visit and social gatherings during the weekend.

Virginia Baily Louisville

Hawes Family Visit in Utica Township

Mr and Mrs Clyde Hawes of Utica Township spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs J L Carr in a family visit noted in local society.

Mrland Clyde Hawes Utica Township J. L. Carr

Graham Drug Co Cafe Advertises All You Can Eat Menu

The Graham Drug Co in Jeffersonville promotes its Palm Garden Cafe as the top value for hot weather dining. It touts inexpensive all you can eat options, best service, and charming music with Harry L. Belling listed as contact.

Graham Drug Co Jeffersonville Palm Garden Cafe Graham Drug Store

Fire damages porch roof at Stoner home

Firefighters responded Tuesday to a blaze at John Stoner's Gl Watt Street home. The roof over the porch caught fire, apparently from a mop left burning. Minor damage was reported. nearby government fire crews also attended the scene.

John Stoner Watt Street Government Fire Department Stoner

Death of Walter Heiskell While Climbing Near Seattle

Announcement from Seattle reports the death of Walter Heiskell about forty five years old during a mountain climb near Seattle. He is survived by his wife and parents Mr. and Mrs. William Heiskell and two brothers Arthur and Frank of Annapolis. Dr and Mrs William Heiskell of Indianapolis, formerly of Jeffersonville, are well known locally.

Walter Heiskell Seattle Washington

City Council appoints Clark to new duties amid reorganization

John H. Clark, elected in June by the City Council, has begun his duties as a member in good standing. Louis F. Scheer’s term ends July 1. The board is restructured with David H. Rose as secretary and Jesse Cook as treasurer, while John Clark is noted as 47.

John H. Clark Louis F. Scheer David H. Rose Jesse €. Cook Tohn Chirk

Miss Louise Riges Visits Sullivan Grandmother

Miss Louise Riges of Sullivan Indiana visits her grandmother Mrs N L Lewman.

Louise Riges Sullivan, Indiana N. L. Lewman

Renn Tire Service Promotes Goodrich Auto Tires for Satisfaction

The Renn Tire Service advertises Goodrich Fabric and Cord tires claiming durability for six to eight thousand miles and affordability compared with interior costs. Insist on Goodrich tires for full satisfaction.

Renn Tire Service Goodrich Interioor Goodrich Auto

Mrs Lowery Hosts Social at Howard Park Home

Mrs John Lowery was hostess yesterday afternoon at her Howard Park home. Attending were Mesdames George Reschar George Jones Roy Martin and Grover Waisner. A pleasant social time followed with dainty refreshments served.

John Lowery Howard Park Mesdames George Reschar George Jones Roy Martin Grover Waisner

For Sale: Sewing Machine and Pathe Phonograph

Property sale notice lists a Singer sewing machine in working order and a Pathe phonograph at a reduced price. Address 931 Mechanic for inquiries. Includes dates July 13 to 17 and weekly ads. Owner leaving city and seeking quick takers.

Pathe

Funeral Draws Large Indianapolis Crowd for Calvan Prather

A sizable audience packed the funeral in Indianapolis for Calvan Prather. The service was orderly and well conducted with impressive floral displays and a graceful procession.

Calvan Prather Indianapolis

Grocer Ad Offers Bargains at Jeffersonville Store

Edward F. Groher, wholesale and retail grocer at Chestnut and Spring streets, advertises sugar corn two cans for 15 cents, fall salmon two cans for 35 cents, pints Mason jars 85 cents, quarts jars 90 cents, 4 percent gallon Mason jars 1.05, Mason jar lids extra Good rubber two cents, wax and string wax per dozen seven cents, tin cans 60 cents per dozen, granulated sugar price to be announced. Orders of 3.00 or more delivered. Telephone 266.

Edward F. Groher Chestnut and Spring Streets Jefferson- Ville Tudiana

Local Notices from Sellersburg and Jeffersonville

Miss Gladys Holmes visits father at Verre Haute while Russell Bowyer shows signs of recovery. Co D Reeder, Jeffersonville’s top tailor, touts fine measured suits and repairs. Mrs Buehheit and Mrs Pearle shop in Louisville, with Carrie Benz and Petty Allen visiting Ma and Mrs Miller in Secattsburo and touring Madison, Hanover and Lexington.

Gladys Holmes Verre Haute Carrie Benz Petty Allen George Miller

Leading Shoe Repairer Promises Savings and Comfort

Geo Ogden, the leading shoe repairer, offers half soles and rubber heels to cut shoe bills and provide solid comfort with every step, inviting readers to enjoy the money saved.

Geo O. Ggden Ady

Wedding Announcement and Local Business Ad Blend

Christine Martin of Louisville visits Miss Tillie Hyatt. Rasmond Allen of the Burrough Adding Machine Company in Akron announces his wedding to take place in Akron at The Auto Sheet Metal Company. Automobiles repair and body work advertised as high class with guaranteed service at Jeffersontown’s best shop.

Rasmond Allen Burrough Adding Machine Company Akron Ohio Auto Sheet Metal Everbody Jeffersonville Advl

Prather Me Harvey Joiner Trip and Family Visit

Me Harvey Joiner left Sunday for Tecuiver Calorada to visit his sister Mrs Satlie Bent Me and Mrs Guy Praly and family spent Sunday with Mrs Daily's parents Mr and Mrs William Sweeney of det Porsauville Clark County Realty and Insurance Co Bargains in Real Estate City and Farm property Insurance written at lowest rates in the most reliable Companies a policy with them is your best friend in time of need.

Harvey Joiner Tecuiver Calorada Mrs Satlie Bent Guy Praly Clark County Realty & Insurance Co U. S

Braun 5 16 and 25c Store Bargains for Home

F. J. Braun promotes savings up to 50 percent on home goods including kitchenette supplies tinware granite ware crockery lamps and a wide range of useful articles at genuine bargain prices.

F. J. Braun

Bageerlys Sail to Visit Relatives by Steamer Nashville

Prof and Mrs BR M Bageerly and daughter Jeave travel on the Steamer Nashville Friday afternoon to visit relatives at Pellite with an excursion part of the trip. Some relatives may join to Tell City on the return. Mrs Bageerly and Jeave may visit Derby while Prof Bageerly attends an institute at Hawesville Kentucky.

BR. M. Bageerly Jeave Nashville Pellite Prof. Bageerly City

Moser Store Promises Savings on Menswear and Accessories

Chas H. Moser stordependable Clothing offers hats shirts collars ties and socks plus underwear with a sale of one third off. Hundreds of Jeffersonville residents know the value by experience. your next suit from this store could save dollars.

Chas. H. Moser Jeffersonville

Missionary Society Meeting With Miss Ermie Armstrong

The Missionary Society of Bethany dhaved will meet with Miss Ermie Armstrong this afternoon.

The Missionary Society of Bethany Dhaved Ermie Armstrong

Mae Annual Meeting At Bethany Church

The annual meeting of Christian churches will be held at Bethany. It is uncertain if the event will be in the church or on nearby woodlawns. Officials warn the church may not accommodate the usual crowds.

Popular Drug Store Ad Highlights Perfumes and Toiletries

Jeffersonville's Popu lar Drug Store advertises best service and lowest prices on perfumes, toilet articles, soaps, face creams, toothbrushes, clothes brushes, combs and hair brushes. It urges asking for perfumes with strength purity and fragrance.

B. Doolittle Jeffersonville

Vane Pong Man at Dream Theatre Tomorrow

Sessue Hayakawa stars in the Robertson-Cole feature Vane Pong Man at the Dream Theatre tomorrow. He plays a tone man who fights to save his Chinese sweetheart from a merciless Chinese boss who controls assassins. The fast paced drama opens with a murder in Chinatown and races through gun battles to a climax inside a Chinese idol.

Sessue Hayakawa Dream Theatre Robertson-Cole Haworth Hayakawa Chinatown Teroine

LeRose Desert Gold Film to Arrive with Cast at Le Rose Theatre

W. W. Hodkinson is presenting the Zane Grey adaptation Desert Gold at Le Rose Theatre with stars Benjamin B. Hampton and Euting Ff Warner. The plot follows Warren chasing Burton over a vanished husband, a desert storm, a will on a marriage certificate, and a chase by bandits led by Rojas with Mercedes Castenada aiding the lovers. A dramatic climax features Yaqui saving Nell Warren and defeating the outlaws at the cliff.

Benjamin B. Hampton Eutinge Ff. Warner W. W. Hodkinson Corporation LeRose Theatre Joniziit Jonas Warren Robert Burton Warren Burton Hhen Nell Warren Casitas George Pharne Mercedes Castenada Rojas Dick Gale Thorne Mercedes Ladd Lash Gale Mawhoys Belding Ranch Ihe Neil Burton Belding Parts Toehide Rojas Yuma Yamai

Hoosier Jeffersonville Meat Market Ad Promises Best Meats

Advertisement for Hoosier Meat Market in Jeffersonville touts beef pork and mutton with pure lard. Claims the greatest number of people buy there and promises savings on every purchase. Ad labeled Adv.18.

Hoosier Jeffersonville Hoosier

Wagner Guests Reach Cartwrights Sunday at Louisville

Mr and Mrs Philip Wagner of Louisville spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Newton Cartwright. J Gienger Co advertises as the reliable store for farm machinery in Farm equipment and Towals of Tractor claiming greater efficiency and one third more bushels. Jeffersonville largest supply house. Ad run.

Philip Wagner Louisville Newton Cartwright J. Gienger & Co Wallis Jeffersonville

Local Visits Highlight Charlestown Social Notes

Miss Mary Louise Roberson of North Vernon visits her aunt Mrs D W Daily in Charlestown. Mrs Lyman Applegate of Avoca Kentucky visits her father John Owens. Mrs J Siegle and daughter Nettie return to Granville Ohio. Miss Weaujean Bottort visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward Bottorff.

Mary Louise Roberson North Vernon D. W. Daily Lyman Applegate Avoca Kentucky John Owens J. €. Siegle Nettie Granville Ohio Weaujean Bottort Edward Bottorff

Electric Shop Promises Full Range Of Electrical Goods

Local advertisement promotes The Electric Shop as the go to store for all electrical needs. It highlights batteries, electric irons, sweepers, washing machines, and electric lights.

Bottorff Visit from Indianapolis Parents

Mr and Mrs Lester Bottorff of Indianapolis are visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W P Bottorff.

Lester Bottorff Indianapolis W. P. Bottorff

Mrs Newton Howard Attends Emp Meeting in New Albany

Mrs Newton Howard attends the employee meeting at Silver Heights in New Albany noting her participation in the local event.

Newton Howard Silver Heights New Albany

Mrs Anna Daviess Visits Son in Liverpool England

Mrs Anna Daviess of Liverpool visits her son the Rev Fred R Daviess and Mrs Daviess.

Mrs Anna Daviess Liverpool England Rev Fred R. Daviess Mrs. Daviess

Ww. M. Young's Jewelry Stars Ad

An advertisement for Ww. M. Young's Jewelry claims a 100 percent gold standard store offering rings pins charms watches clocks and silverware with full guarantees. Watches are cleaned and oiled by Mr. Young to keep time. Alarm clocks advertised to “open your eyes.”

Visit of Rev Buford Tyler and family to Mrs Sophia Boyer

The Rev Buford Tyler and family of Perre Haute are visiting her mother Mrs Sophia Boyer. Shannon's Dairy offers clarified and pasteurized milk and cream delivered daily to homes at 15 cents a quart. The ad claims milk provides three times more nourishment value than meat, promoting health with milk butter and cream.

Buford Tyler Shannon

Local social visits shared by regional residents

Mr and Mrs George Nagle of Louisville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A 42 Connor and Miss Jane Stilheimer of Madison visiting Mrs Merriel Huffstetler.

George Nagle Louisville Connor Jane Stilhiemer Madison Merriel Huffstettler

Boyce's Sweet Shop Ad Promises Ice Cream and Sodas

An old advertisement for Boyce's Sweet Shop offers first glass ice cream and candy, chocolates, creams and aromas, and appetizing sodas. It invites readers to try the delicious ice cream to enjoy better health and to return with friends.

Boyce’s Sweet Shop

Hostettlers and guests visit French Lick on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Hostettler and daughter Leona Katherine join Miss Jessie Kiger for a Sunday outing at French Lick.

E. O. Hostettler Leona Katherine Jessie Kiger French Lick

Howard Family Vacation Visit in Memphis

Mr and Mrs Harvey Howard and children spent Sunday with her sister Mrs P C Prentice at Memphis.

Harvey Howard P. C. Prentice Memphis

Goodwins Visit Parents Near Sellersburg

Mr and Mrs Robert Goodwin of near Sellersburg were the guests Sunday of their parents Mr and Mrs J T Morrow.

Robert Goodwin Sellersburg J.T. Morrow

Breman Visit Highlights Hallie Ringenburg and Wendell Barnett

Mrs Hallie Ringenburg and her son Wendell Barnett of Breman are guests of her brother Mer ril Huffstettler.

Hallie Ringenburg Wendell Barnett Breman Merril Huffstettler

Local Visitors and Outings Highlight Weekend Socials

Mr and Mrs William Fitch of Shelbyville Ky visit her parents Mr and Mrs George Logan. Merril Hulsteiner and family and Miss Jane Stissheimer were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Halterbaum. Harr y Means left for a fishing trip at French River Cave. E U Wasson of Louisville spent weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs A L Crum.

Mrs William Fitch Shelbyville, Ky George Logan Merril Hulfsteiner Jane Stisshiemer John Halterbaum Mrs. Harray French River Cave

Bremen woman visits sister and relatives

Sylven Hulfstettele of Bremen visits her sister Mrs. Harry Lutz and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Matthes and children attended the surprise dinner Sunday for her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Kursner at Otiseo.

Sylven Hulfstettele Bremen Harry Lutz Walter Matthes John Kursner Otiseo

Pant Bruner and family visit Crawford kin

Mrs. Pant Bruner and her children have returned from visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crawford.

Pant Bruner J. C. Crawford

Indianapolis Doctor Visits Sister in Kentucky

Dr. Harry Sharp of Indianapolis is guest of her sister Mrs Addie Kirkpatrick. The visit highlights family ties as Sharp spends time in the area with relatives.

Harry Sharp Indianapolis Addie Kirkpatrick

Miss Maud Allen Visits Sister in Jeffersonville

Miss Maud Allen of Jeffersonville spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister Mrs. Charles Reich, reporting a brief family visit and travel timing.

Maud Allen Jeffersonville Charles Reich

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Newsy H. M. Frank Graham Homer Frank High Bridge Mr. Sidain W. W. Cain Seventh Street Clancy Percy L. Crosby McClure Newspaper Syotiegis Dusb Swamis Wits MR. Dube Russell Bowyer Z. M. Buehheit Mrs. M. Pearle Christine Martin Y Louisville Tillie Hyatt Prather LeRose Yaqui Fnd Rose Coal Company Flint, Michigan Medel K Buick Medel K-44 Medel K-45 Borgerding-Buick CO Fersonville, Ind Charlestown Wmere Covner Hoosker Scottsburg Crothersville Seymour Columbus Edinburg Franklin Greenwood Indianapolis-Louisvile Traction Company
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