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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1920

Page

5

Local Society and Church Notes Highlight Town Guests and Anniversary

Mrs John Bentley and Mrs Arthur Bentles Anghilagpen of Sharlestown Canada were guests yesterday with Mrs Burdette Lute. The Young Businessmen Club will meet Thursday in Altoona with Rev Lucius of that city presiding at the midweek celebrations. St Luke's church celebrates its fortieth anniversary as affiliated with the Reformed Synod marking a decade since its independent founding.

John Bentley Arthur Bentles Ang Sharlestown Taina Burdette Lute HicLucds Altoona General Synod of the Reformed Church gMiddee St. Luke's Eloopelia Chourel Reformed Synod

CAPTAIN KIDD'S KIDS Show at f eRose Theatre Sunday

Miss Hardy Lloyd headlines CAPTAIN KIDD'S KIDS at f eRose Theatre this Sunday. Meridans Adv. 206 lists the event details and times, with August ads guiding attendance.

Miss Hardy Lloyd Captain Kidd Meridans

The Electric Shop Ad Copy Review

An old advertisement promises every electrical need from batteries to electric irons sweepers and washing machines. It markets a broad range of electric goods and lights with a claim of constant availability and service.

Evertyhing Electrica'ly

Miss Jean Crane Hosts Beach Swimming Party

Miss Jean Crane hosted a seaside party at Delly Varden Beach on Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Crystal Younsbhoad Mildred Mel Maronag Hutt Tean Cesajo and Walker Randall Pavire with Pace Deaprses among guests.

Jean Crane Delly Varden Beach Muss Crane Crystal Younsbhoad Mildred Melwhle Maronag Hutt Tean Cesajo Patie Walker Randall Pavire Deaprses Pace

Jeffersonville Drug Store Ad Offers Perfumes and Toiletries

B Doolittle promotes Jeffersonville's Popular Drug Store with best service and low prices on perfumes toilet articles soaps face creams toothbrushes brushes combs and hair brushes. Advertises perfumes with strength purity and fragrance.

B. Doolittle Jeffersonville

Sewing Party in Honor of Miss Anne Miller

Miss Mary Katherine Coll hosted a sewing party Saturday afternoon at East Maplestrnet to honor Miss Anne Miller of Pottsville Pa. Attendees included Grace Jindley Lucy Baird Katherine Baird Dorothy Wilson Mars Matthews Carrie Morris Elizabeth Russell Susan Hay Varina Woit Bernice Bangert Mildred Hauss Sellersburg Helen Coldenway Cincinnati Margaret Hammerstein Virginia Mausslem an Dorothy Fdeleru Marcella Cell and Mary Katherine Tool.

Mary Katherine Coll Bouer East Maplestrernt Henmar Amame Miller Patisville Annne Miller Pottsville Grace Jindley Lucy Baird Katherine Baird Dorothy Wilson Mars Mathews Carrie Morris Elizabeth Russell Susan Hay Varina Woit Bern

Rose Coal Company Markets High Quality Screening Coal

The Rose Coal Company advertises thoroughly screened coal free from dirt and clinkers and claims to offer the most heat for the least money, urging readers to order their coal from the firm.

Rose Coal Company

Engine to Greenwood undergoes final overhaul for interurban service

The electric locomotive rebuilt at American Car and Foundry shops will soon head to Greenwood Indiana for additional work before entering freight service on the interstate interurban line between Louisville and Indianapolis. It will haul nine loaded cars as Interstate Public Service Company boosts car equipment to meet growing business.

American Car and Foundry Company Greenwood Ind Seavier Louisville Indianapolis Interstate Public Service Company Teriing

The Home Restaurant Ad Promises Elegant Meals and Breakfasts

The Home Restaurant offers elegant meals and lunches with big dinners cheaper than home. Appetizing suppers and short orders for breakfast. Try our toast, coffee and eggs, oatmeal or cakes for breakfast. You will come again and bring your friends.

Resignation and new hire shuffle at local fire and rail depots

Photipson of Pedmersonville Fire Department resigns to join a Louisville railroad company. Huilooof Winchester from the Government Depot accepts a position previously held by Mr. Thompson. Mr. Hull reported for duty yesterday, taking over duties at the Fire Department.

Photipson Thee Pedmersonville Fire Department Louisville Datpes UT Huilooof Winchester

Don’t Miss Hardy Lloyd in LeRose Theatre

Hardy Lloyd stars at LeRose Theatre this Sunday and Monday with advance ads 206 for August 18 to 21 noted in the listing.

Miss Hardy Lloyd Captain Kidd

Two Divorce Suits Filed in Park County Court

In Park County Circuit Court yesterday Susie Buekner filed for divorce from Henry Buekner alleging two years of failure to provide since their separation on August 14 1920. Rodger Newman filed for divorce from Della Newman claiming marriage on August 7 1903 and separation in 1905 with abandonment. attorney James L. Bottorff represents both cases.

Park County Susie Buekner Henry Buekner Buekner Rodger Newman Della Newman James L. Bottorff

Couple Elopes to Wed Here in City

Miss Stella Ferrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Ferrell of Bowling Green Kentucky and G L Anderson of Bowling Green Kentucky were married in Citizens' Drug Store Tuesday morning by magistrate James S Keigwin They were attended by Mr and Mrs J bk Thompson The groom works as a fireman on the L and L Railroad The bride is sister of Arthur Ferrell with the Jeffersonville Fire Department They home in Louisville Kentucky The couple left Bowling Green to elope after lacking parental consent and told their families they were going to a carnival before marrying here

Stella Ferrell Ed Ferrell Bowling Green G. L. Anderson James S. Keigwin J. Bk. Thompson Louisville Kentucky Arthur Ferrell Jeffersonville

Chas L Combs Laundry Ad Praises Local Service

An ad from Jeffersonville touts Chas L Combs Laundry as using the best limes for cleaning shirts colors and underwear. It claims careful handling pressing and master cleaning service with top quality praised as best on earth.

Chas. L. Combs Laundry Jeffersonville

Indiana district populations show updated totals by county

The article lists revised population figures for Indiana's thirteen congressional districts. Each district aggregates county totals, naming counties such as Gibson, Pike, Posey in District One and Allen, DeKalb, Noble in District Twelve, with district totals ranging from about 170 thousand to 288 thousand.

Indiana Gibson Pike Posey Spencer Vanderburg Wierrick

Will Rogers Stars In Jubilo At LeRose Tonight

A nostalgic Will Rogers feature Jubilo plays at the LeRose tonight. The plot follows a road knight who uncovers a train robbery and helps a man who aided him, amid romance with Rose Hardy. Clarence Badger directs a strong cast in this human tale of plain people and real life entertainment.

LeRose Will Rodgers The Goldwyn Star Jubiio Itubilo Kingdom of Vagabondia Jim Hardy Hardy Charlies French Jublie Bert Rooker Jubilo Rooker Harily Sherif Booker Rose Hardy Josie Sedgwick Clarence Badger

The Chocolate Shop Ad

C W Strauch offers Purest Candies with Chocolate Creams and Caramels plus Ice cream and sodas. Quench thirst with popular flavors and a choice of refreshing beverages. Order your flavor selection at The Chocolate Shop.

C. W. Strauch Chocolate Shop

Graham Drug Co Cafe Opens At Jeffersonville

The Graham Drug Co announces its Palm Garden Cafe offering all you can eat in Jeffersonville. It promotes first class dining with charming music at lower cost than home cooking and invites patrons to enjoy the cafe’s all you can eat meals.

Graham Drug Co Jeffersonville Palm Garden Cafe Graham Drug Store Harry . Belling

Whispers at LeRose shows with Iolanne Hammerstein star

A photo drama Whispers stars Iolanne Hammerstein in a tale of a girl drawn into a scandal net by Whisperers. The plot threads through mercenary relatives unwelcome suitors and a libelous divorce scandal pushing her into dramatic conflict.

Selznick Iolanne Hammerstein Marcus V. Connolly LeRose Theatre William P. Os. Earle Miss Hammerstein Matt Moore

Goat Wanders Into LeRose Theatre Brings City Jail Scare

A goat owned by Henry Kock roamed downtown and entered the LeRose Theatre disturbing patrons. The goat stared at a ticket saleslady, frightening her, as Patrolman Walter Lutes intervened and notified headquarters led by Captain Dennis Donovan.

LeRose Theatre Henry Kock LeRose Walter Lutes Dennis Donovan

Goat Taken to City Jail Amid Odd Exchange

An officer quotes a comic exchange about a goat that ends up at the city jail. Two boys later claim the animal, and the episode costs Mr. Kock fifty cents.

Lutes Kock

Baseball Scores From Yesterday in A A St Paul Standings

Yesterday results from the American Association show St Paul defeating Independence 8 to 4 while Minneapolis beat Louisville 11 to 7. Columbus won 6 to 3 over Kansas City and Milwaukee triumphed 3 to 2 in ten innings against Toledo.

American Association

Baseball Scores and Standings Highlight Oddities

In the American League St Louis 7 Washington 2 and 9 10, Detroit 3 3 Boston 4 1, the Cleveland New York game postponed due to the death of Ray Chapman. No other games scheduled.

St Louis Washington Detroit Boston Cleveland New York Ray Chapman

National League scores with mixed results

Cincinnati defeats Chicago 3 to 2 while Pittsburg beats St. Louis 10 to 6. New York gains an 8 to 2 win over Philadelphia 7 to 3 in the first game of a doubleheader. No other games are on the schedule.

Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis New York Philadelphia

Ind'ps at St Paul in two games

Indianapolis plays two games at St Paul with matchups including Toledo visiting Milwaukee Columbus at Kansas City Louisville at Minneapolis and St Louis at Washington for a set of standings games.

American Association Ind’p’’s St. Paul Toledo Milwaukee Colhumbus Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis

Baseball Score and Battery Details From Mason City Ledger

Fragmentary box score notes show teams Detroit Boston New York and Chicago Philadelphia with unnamed pitchers and catchers. Incomplete lines reference inning counts, battery pairings such as Ayers Stanage Meyers Schang Bagby ONeill Quin Ruel, Shocker Severted Shaw Charrity, and Williams Schalk Rommell Perkins with brief one inning mentions.

Ayers Stanage Meyers Schang Gleveland New York Bagby and O'Neill Quin Ruel St. Louis Washington Shocker Severted Shaw and Charrity Chicago Philadelphia Batteries Williams Schalk Rommell Perkins

Lest Tailoring Co Ad Promotes Made to Measure Menswear

Salesman oriented notice from Lest Tailoring Co offering best made to measure men's clothing with popular prices and good commissions. Reference required. Butler Building Cincinnati Ohio advertising August 11 18 25.

Calanman Lest Tailoring Co Butler Bldg Cincinnati Ohio

Guenther and Rauth Ford Garage Ad

An advertisement promoting Guenther and Rauth the Exclusive Ford Garage. It urges regular inspections to keep Ford automobiles in perfect order and extend their lifespan while promising big savings on repair bills and satisfactory prices.

Guenther & Rauth Ford Advi6

Miss Viola Summers Recovers From Erysipelas

Miss Viola Summers returns home after a three week battle with erysipelas. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Prinz Jr. and Miss Ruth V. Prinz join Miss Mayme Prinz and Mr. Henry O Praetorius of Louisville on a motor trip through Lexington and Frankfort Kentucky.

Viola Summers William C. Prinz, Jr Ruth V Mayme Prinz Henry O. Praetorious Louisville, Kentucky Lexington Frankfort Kentucky

Youngs Jewelry Ad Promises Gold Standard Quality

An advertisement for W. M. Young’s Jewelry proclaims 100 percent gold standard for rings pins charms watches clocks and silverware with a full guarantee. It features watch cleaning by Mr Young and a claim that timely service will keep you on time. Alarm clocks are highlighted as “that will open your eyes.”

W. M. ‘Young

Los Angeles Man Guests With Baggerlys

Mr. Harry Pifer of Los Angeles arrived yesterday and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Baggerly.

Harry Pifer Los Angeles California R. M .Baggerly

Clark County Indiana invites bids for coal contracts 1920

The Clark County Board of Commissioners invites bids for mine run coal and lump coal to be delivered to multiple locations including Mine Run coal to Court House and Lump coal to the County Jail. Bids per ton due by 18 o clock Monday September 6 1920 with delivery within sixty days of letting. The county reserves the right to reject all bids.

Board of Commissioners County of Clark Indiana Charlestown Court House John M. Bower Samuel Lentz Samuel L. Gray Thomas L. Stoner Cork County

Moiser Gothing offers big savings on menswear

Chas H Moiser promotes dependable clothing with hats shirts collars ties socks and underwear at one third off. Hundreds of Jeffersonville residents know the deal by experience and a new suit promises real savings.

Chas. H. Moiser Jeffersonville

Braum Family Visits Relatives in Local Area

Clarence E. Braum arrives from Elizabeth Pennsylvania to visit his aunt Mrs Mary C Crave and other relatives and will later accompany his mother Mrs William H Braum home who has been visiting here for some time.

Clarence E. Braum Elizabeth Mary C. Crave William H. Braum

Belden Furniture Co Advertises Refrigerators and Oil Stoves

Belden Furniture Co promotes a home furnishings sale featuring refrigerators praised as ice savers and affordable, with oil stoves for hot weather. The ad offers home delivery with a full guarantee.

Belden Furniture Co

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