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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
6
Mrs. George Lenney of Kansas City visited Mrs. Duncan Kincaid then left for Danville Kentucky to visit her mother. The Chautauqua runs Thursday with afternoon and night sessions and Friday features Eastern Star night events.
Mr and Mrs Hubert A Raigen of Kansas City Missouri visit Mr and Mrs J H McManus on East Market Street for a social call during their stay in town.
Sam Ellison was fined for intoxication at City Court and jailed in the county jail for fifteen days.
Ad boasts patronage by the best in Jeffersonville for shirts collars and underwear with careful handling and master cleaning service. Claims no better anywhere at any price and implies value through satisfaction.
Sheriff Henry Dugan and Deputy Raymond Dusan took James Nottingham, a Prather citizen held in the county jail for several days, to the Southeastern Hospital on Wednesday. His condition is linked to worry over a prolonged breath from tobacco use.
Wanted wood workers and foremen cabinet makers machine and bench hands and varnishers. Good wages good hours and good working conditions. Apply in person or write for particulars to The Wood Trades Association of Cincinnati 306 Odd Fellows Temple Cincinnati Ohio.
The chief of police announces the annual Bicycle Horses and Dog Tags event for 1920. Tags must be retrieved from City Hall today.
Chas. H. Moser advertises dependable clothing items from hats to socks and underwear. The promotion claims savings of one third and notes many Jeffersonville residents know the value from experience. The ad urges customers to buy their next suit to save dollars.
Miss Evelyn Ricketts of Louisville visits city at Miss Esther Humes's home. Ralla Flick arrives at the Indiana Reformatory from Putnam County to begin a two to five year term after escaping from the State Farm. John Gienger and Co advertise timothy and clover seeds and farm implements, including Wallis Tractors. DoMy Varden Flour advert appears.
Under an order of the County Board of Commissioners notice was given yesterday that bids for coal for the Court House Jail and Poor Farm will be opened September 7. make ottogon shape with initials engraved on back U K F Lost between Jeffersonville and Sellersburg Liberal reward is returned to Kathleen Firemaster 228 Indiana Ave Adv D186 C Aug 2-8-4 a7 Miss Eleanor Rose has returned from on visit to Hodgerville Ky.
Miss Dorothy Cain of Detroit Michigan is expected soon to visit relatives and friends in the area, according to family announcements.
Mrs. Lewis Smith visiting relatives in the city and county will travel home to Cimarron Kansas via Indianapolis for several weeks.
The Spencer Kellogg & Sons chemists announce a tasteless castor oil process preserving strength and purity. Physicians and druggists endorse Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil as easily taken by children, sold in labeled bottles in sizes 15c 35c and 65c.
The Rose Coal Company offers thoroughly screened coal with minimal dirt and clinkers promising maximum heat for the least money. Mrs. Arthur Sale Keeney of East St. Louis Illinois, wife of Rev A H Keeney and former pastor, is reported to be holding her own after a serious surgical operation at Norton Infirmary on Tuesday.
A fragment notes a vault cleaning by foot operation and a reference to telephone 1130 d. Adv. D. 195 dated August 7 13. The readable text hints at a public notice or classified item with legal or commercial context.
The marriage occurred last evening at 8 o clock at the bride’s grandparents home in Louisville. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Richard L McCready Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in the presence of family and close friends. A brief notice also lists a request to buy a second hand baby buggy at 115 Clark Street City, advertisement D 198 P Aug 10-11-12.
A vintage advertisement touts the Home Restaurant offering elegant meals and lunches with big dinners cheaper than at home. It promises appetizing suppers, short orders for breakfast, and items like toast coffee eggs oatmeal or cakes, inviting readers to return and bring friends.
Crusade against ice sellers to force weight based pricing led to fines and dismissed prosecutions. Wagons now carry scales with higher costs for smaller chunks, and households face sliding scales. Factory blocks up from 90 cents to four. 100 pounds now 60 cents for small consumers. many businesses pay 55 cents per 100 pounds. Industry ads promote Geo C Ogden shoe repairer offering half soles and rubber heels to save money and improve comfort.
The Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations proposes a live stock department at the Union Stock Yards in Indianapolis led by M C Ohler to represent farmers. A one cent per hog, sheep, and calf and four cent per cattle levy would fund the service, with written consents required from shippers. The plan aims to fix accountability for farmers’ losses from crippled hogs and other issues.
The medical bulletin notes Harold E. Barrett's condition remains about the same, with no new complications or changes in his health status observed. Further updates are expected as treatment continues.
The Graham Drug Co Jeffersonville promotes its Palm Gardena Cafe as the only first class eating place in town offering all you can eat meals at lower cost than home prep, with good service and music. A lost open face watch with screw back and front is offered with a liberal reward at the police station.
Clark County State Bank offers 4 percent interest on all Savings Accounts of one dollar or more, compounded semi annually. Advertised at the bank.
Swiss Cleaners and Dyers presents itself as the leading first class cleaners for men and women, claiming the largest and best equipped establishment with modern methods in Indiana or Kentucky. It notes patronage from top Jeffersonville and Louisville households and promises fabrics like silks and satins made to look new.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Fry and son Wendall of New Chapel neighborhood and Harold Fry of Park Place have returned from a delightful trip through Orange and Washington counties and from visiting Mr William Fry of Orleans Indiana.
Rev J B Yoger from La Grange Kentucky was guest yesterday of Mr and Mrs J P Carver on Fulton Street.
Jeffersonville's sole First Class Merchant Tailor Co D Reeder crafts Nobbiest and Best Fit suits to measure. He guarantees color retention until worn out and provides cleaning pressing and repairing to restore old suits to look like new.
Patrolman Lutz reports Dr. Reed took a paper from a doorway for three mornings in a row. Capt. Dennis Donovan questioned him, and Reed admitted the acts saying he did not mind spending money for newspapers.
Advertisement from Best Tailoring Co in Butler Brig Cincinnati Ohio promotes direct sales to wearers with made-to-measure suits at popular prices and commissions for salesmen. Reference required. Also seeks a four or five room rental with gas electric lights and bath. respond to M Star office.
Interurban buys white cedar crossties in Michigan for use between City and Seymour. Five carloads were unloaded in local yards and transferred to Kentucky Avenue to improve the roadbed for heavy traffic on the Indianapolis and Louisville Traction Railway. An electric locomotive freight service is planned after the work is completed.
C W Strauch offers Purest Candies chocolate creams caramels chocolate cream and sodas with popular flavors. Order your choice of flavors at The Chocolate Shop.
Mrs W V Miller has concluded a visit in the city and returned to her home in Princeton Indiana indicating a travel episode of local social interest.
Coote Brom and Gill advertise city and farm property in Indiana and Kentucky near Clark County State Bank. They claim a money making opportunity and urge that now is a better time to invest in farms or city property.
The Electric Shop promotes itself as a full service electrical supplier offering batteries electric irons sweepers washing machines and lighting products for home use with around the clock service.
Miss Mary Bamber has returned home after visiting the northern part of the state.
Guenther and Rauth advertise their exclusive Ford garage offering frequent ear inspections to keep your Ford automobile in top order. They claim the car lasts twice as long and emphasize satisfactory prices to prevent large repair bills.
A purple silk umbrella was lost Monday afternoon on Spring Street. The finder can claim a reward by calling phone 1094. Initials on handle identify the owner. Adv. D 202 C Aug. 12-13.
Various classified notices offer a Reed ing Standard motorcycle with side car at 250 dollars contact 1217 Mrs Warbie Port Fulton Adv D 200 C Aug 12 18 Also a Singer sewing machine government work and a Pathe phonograph cheap owner leaving city apply 931 Mechanic Adv D 162 C July 13 14 15 16 17 and weekly Dolly Varden Flour for better bread Adv 14
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