Ray Chapman a brilliant player and tragic death
The article profiles Ray Chapman, Cleveland shortstop and ninth batter, famed for his unique hitting stance and speed. It notes his death in New York after being struck by a pitched ball, discusses his left-handed vs right-handed considerations, and reflects on his career and impact on baseball. It also mentions his marriage to Katherine Daly and the team’s plans for replacing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yore
Ray
Faust
Chapman
Uhapanan
Cuie
Seine O
Fam
George Sislar
Tw Cobb
Frank Kriseh
Chhapman
Kapman
Mis
ikKatherieen Daly
Cleveland
Arinor
Greayer
Tapman
Leasuer
Wnyuties
Cary Mays
Swiss Cleaners and Dyers Ad
Swiss Cleaners and Dyers promotes itself as the leading first class cleaner for men and women in Indiana and Kentucky. It claims the largest and best equipped establishment with modern methods and patronage from top Jeffersonville and Louisville homes. It pledges finest fabrics like silks and satins made new and invites inquiries from any lady or gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kentucky
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Western Union Band to Play Glenwood Park Concert
The Western Union Band, a group of colored musicians and entertainers, will perform at Glenwood Park Sunday night from 7 30 to 10 30. A large crowd is expected with a program featuring American Musicians Machh Drantique Overture Smiling Sammy Alexandera Rag Time Band and Dardanella among others plus jazz and rag time numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Glenwood Park
Smiling Sammy
Audia
Indiana Weather and Crop Report Foretells Mixed Conditions
Weather expert reports mean weekly temperatures near normal with warmer first half. Crops show uneven conditions with good rains in some areas and drought in northern and central Indiana. Corn improves but faces dry, sandy fields. clover and fruit are strong. tobacco and tomatoes hold steady. national outlook notes warm northeast, cool plains, rains east of Mississippi, Missouri and Iowa short on moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Great Plains
Mississippi
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Mlineis
Chas. L. Combs Laundry Ad Claims Top Cleaning Service
Local laundry advertises patronage by Jeffersonville residents and stresses careful handling of shirts collars and underwear with cleaning pressing and master cleaning services claimed to be unmatched anywhere at any price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Combs Laundry
Jeffersonville
Found Keys Advertised for Bidding on Ownership
A classified notice advertises a claim to a set of keys found, inviting the owner to identify them by paying for the ad. The notice is marked Adv. D 209 M and references a time frame August 21 to 23, 1994.
Miss Jamrie Bell Sparks Travels Through Colorado and Nevada
Sparks has been visiting Mrs. Marshall Collins in Denver and now stays a few days in Colorado Springs. She plans to visit the family of Dr. Will Samuels in Heno Nevada as a relative of the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamrie Bell Sparks
Marshall Collins
Denver
Colorado Spring
Heno
Nevada
Will Samuels
Miss Margaret Waugh Returns Home to Indianapolis
Miss Margaret Waugh has returned to her home in Indianapolis after visiting friends and relatives in this city. She was accompanied home by Miss Elizabeth Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Waugh
Indianapolis
Elizabeth Reilly
Sisters of Providence to Start High School Course
The Sisters of Providence return from St. Mary's in the Woods and announce a High School course linked to their work as the school year opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Providence
St. Mary’s In the Woods
Victory by Tennessee Ratifies Suffrage Aims for All Women
League of Women Voters rejoices over Tennessee joining the 36 states to ratify the Anthony Suffrage Amendment and grant voting rights to 29,000,000 American women. The league plans Citizenship Schools in all counties with nonpartisan instruction and broad participation for women of every faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Tennessee
United States
League
Indiana
The Electric Shop Advertises Full Line of Electrical Goods
The Electric Shop promotes a wide range of electrical products including batteries, electric irons, sweepers and washing machines. It promises constant lighting and complete service for all electric needs.
Rock 5 Needed For Road Work
The Board of County Commissioners was told by Thomas F. O'Neil that he can no longer supply crushed rock for county road repairs as the government has taken over the quarry above Utica. He had been providing rock for roads between Jeffersonville and New Albany and for Utica pike repairs, but the government shutdown leaves the county short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shes Board of County Commissioners
Thomas F. O'Neil
Utica
Mr. O'Neil
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Harrison Avenue
Oneil
Shannon's Deiry and MUkené Cream Ad
Daily home delivery promotes inexpensive nourishment with milk cream and butter. Claims 15 cents per quart offers three times the value of meat or other foods with emphasis on health through dairy products.
Kentucky State Fair Plans Rich Prize Show For Saddled Horses
The Kentucky State Fair advances reveal a $10,000 saddle horse stake plus over $25,000 in total prizes including four $2,500 first prizes in the Watterson, Louisville Old Inn, and Tyler stakes. Finals Saturday night crown the world champion with 2600 cash and a cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watterson
Louisville Old Inn
Tyler
A. L. Pemberton
Elizabethtown
Claywood
North Middletown
C. V. Robertson
Nordinsburg
J. Miller Ward
Paris
Richelieu King
Admiral King
Watterson Lake
Roseland King
Bourbon King
Kate Hamilton
John P. Crozier
Liberty Girl
Golden Firefly
Catherine Haynes
Lady Beautiful
Fair Acre Farms
W. ©. Shropshire
Hazel Dawn
Adelaide Jenee
W. Ll. Lewis
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Effir Dean
H. B. Stewart
Canton
Ohio
Mass of Sold
Chicago
Haydan
Gray Ghost
Sinbad
Graham Drug Co Cafe Advertises All You Can Eat
The Graham Drug Co in Jeffersonville promotes its Palm Garden Cafe as a first class eating spot with live music. It advertises an all you can eat option and claims lower costs than preparing meals at home. Ends with a name Harry Relling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Drug Co
Jeffersonville
Palm Garden Cafe
Graham Drug Store
Harry
Relling
String Family Visit Mentioned in Nashville and Duncan
Mr and Mrs Clifford String of Nashville Tennessee visit his parents Mr and Mrs Leslie String on Duncan Ave spending a few days with family during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Clifford String
Nashville, Tennessee
Leslie String
Duncan Ave
Eugenian Missionary Club Meet Precedes Departure
The Eugenian Missionary Club met yesterday afternoon with Miss Margaret Ehringer presiding before Miss Alene McDonald left for New York to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eugenian Missionary Club
Margaret Ehringer
Alene McDonald
New York
Ady Seeds and Implements Agent Promotes Wallis Tractors
Advertisement lists Sohn Gienger and Co. as agents for Timothy and Clover seeds and farm implements, also for Wallis Tractors. Dolly Varden Flour is recommended for good breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohn Gienger and Co
Wallis
Ady
State Highway Commission to Open Bids on Bridge and Road Projects
The state highway commission will open bids next Tuesday on several bridge and highway improvements. Total contracts amount to several hundred thousand dollars. Projects include Winchester road Randolph County, Madison road Johnson County drainage ditch extensions, and National road segments in Clay, Putnam, Dubois, Orange, Clark, and surrounding counties. Roads to be prepared for paving next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Winchester
Randolph County
Mississsinewa
Madison Road
Johnson County
Lafayette
Kokomo
Howard County
Clay and
Put
Brazil
Manhattan
Putnam County
Mt. Meridian
French Lick
Dubois
Orange
Crystal
Frenen Lick
Louisville
Clark County
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Memphis
Louisvile
Underwood
Popular Drug Store Ad Promises Low Prices and Quality
An advertisement for B. Doolittle's Popular Drug Store in Jeffersonville touts friendly service and the lowest prices on perfumes toilet articles soaps face creams tooth brushes clothes brushes combs hair brushes and fragrances with emphasis on strength purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Doolittle
Jeffersonville
Wade
Sunday Church Services List
Churches announce Sunday School at 9 30 a m with full attendance desired. Preaching Service at 10 30 a m. Public invited. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m.
St Luke's Reform Church Members Attend Missionary Conference
The tenth annual Missionary Conference of the Reformed Church will be held in Indianapolis starting Tuesday, August 24. Rev. Do A Winter and Mrs. Cary Calrein will represent St. Luke's Church at the conference.
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of the Reformed Church
Yoo M
Indianapolis
Do A
Cary Calrein
St. Luke's Church
Holiness versus Life Promises at Wall Street Church
The Wall Street W M E Church led by Pastor John T. Scull announces a full day of services starting at 9:00 a m with Sunday school at 9:30 and Divine worship at 10:30 on September 1. An Epworth League vesper at 7:00 closes within an hour and a mid week sermonette follows. a congregational meeting will present reports and the quarterly conference adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prenon
Epworth League
Morton Memorial Church Service Notes
Rev W J Munday presides with 9 50 Sunday School and 10 45 morning sermon titled Building Without God Followed by 7 00 p m Vesner Service Address by Rev P H Ryan Chaplain on an American Transport dur-
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Vesner
P. H. Ryan
Star seeks voter opinions on Cox Harding election
Clark County readers are invited to submit 100 to 360 word replies on the presidential race. The Star mailed questionnaires to 20 county leaders, ten Republicans and ten Democrats, asking for views on the political outlook and reasons to support Cox or Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Clark County
Cox
Harding
George A. H. Shidler
Indiana Reformatory
Republic
Democratic
Clary County
Trom
The Home Restaurant Ad Offers Breakfast and Dinners
An old style advertisement promotes The Home Restaurant with elegant meals and lunches. It claims bigger dinners are cheaper than home and invites customers to try breakfast options like Toast Coffee and Eggs Oatmeal or Cake and to return with friends.
Lost gold wrist watch near Court Avenue and Chestnut
Reward offered for return of a gold round wrist watch with a ribbon band lost between Court avenue and 128 East Chestnut. Watch engraved on back. Return to the address above. Adg. D 208 P Aug. 21 22 94.
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Court Avenue
Funeral Arrangements For Mrs Leah J Saunders
Mr and Mrs Chas Saunders arrived with the body of Leah J Saunders at 6 pm last night The remains lie at Coots Chapel where the funeral is set for 3 pm Sunday afternoon with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
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Chas. Saunders
Leah J. Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Saunders
Coot’s Chapel
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
Allen Family Leaves Detroit After Visiting Relatives
Mr and Mrs William Allen and their children of Detroit Michigan depart tonight after visiting Mr D S Allen and his family in this city and relatives in the country and in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen
Detroit
Mich
D. S. Allen
Kentucky
Miss Daisy Yarber Visits Glent Kentucky
Miss Daisy Yarber is visiting Glent in Kentucky, spending time in the town and nearby areas during her trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Yarber
Glent, Kentucky
Edith Leach Returns From Visit To Denver Brother
Miss Edith Leach has returned from several weeks visit with her brother Mr Edward Leach of Denver Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Leach
Edward Leach
Denver
Col
War veteran named pastor in Louisville church roles
A former war serviceman now serves as pastor of the Marcus Lindsey Church in Louisville and holds the position of superintendent at the Wesley House, continuing his community leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing the
Marcus Lindsey
Louisville
Wesley House
Scouts Head to Camp Green for Ten Day Trip
Our Boy Scouts depart Saturday the 21st for a ten day camp at Camp Green two miles above Jeffersonville. Scout Master Bernard Sykes will command the troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Green
Jeffersonville
Bernard Sykes
Education Board Boosts Salaries for Clark County Teachers
Clark County educators with one or two year teacher licenses receive 20 percent raises, while those with three year licenses and other licenses gain 10 percent. The County Board of Education approved the compromise at a meeting led by County Superintendent Samuel L. Scott. Gov. James P. Goodrich must proclaim the new law effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
County Board of Education
Samuel Ll. Scott
Samuel Kendall
James P. Goodrich
Auditor Seeks Higher Pay for Clerical Help
At a special session County Auditor Thomas L. Stoner filed a petition for an annual allowance of 1250 to cover clerical assistants under a new law effective August 4. The Board of County Commissioners took no definite action. Circuit Clerk Charles R. Zollman may seek up to 2750 annually for clerical help under the same law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Thomas L. Stoner
Authtor Stoner
Charles KR. Zollman
Eight Deeds Filed for Inter State Utility Rights of Way
Eight deeds were filed granting rights of way to Inter state Public Service Company to erect poles for electric transmission and streetcar use in Sellersburg. Parties include George Grossbach Simon Townsend Christina Popp Lorna White Mary G. Werle Louis H. Dreyer Minnie Beyl and Homer C. McMinoway each receiving 5 per pole though pole counts are not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Interstate Public Service Company
Seliersburg
George Grossbach
Simon Townsend
Christina Popp
Lorna White
Mary G. Wherle
Louis
Homer C. McMinoway
Chocolate Shop Ad Promotes Pure Candies and Ice Cream
Co. W. Strauch advertises Purest Candies Chocolate Creams and Caramels Ice cream and sodas with popular flavors. Quench thirst with stimulating invigorating and refreshing drinks. Order your choice of flavors at The Chocolate Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Strauch
Chocolate Shop
Alma Seitz Recovers From Quinsy Attack
Miss Alma Seitz has recovered from an attack of quinsy, according to a brief health update. She is said to be resting and in improving condition at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Seitz
Clark Couple Visit Miss Perkins in Indiana
Mr and Mrs John H Clark travel to Leavenworth Indiana to visit Miss Hazel Perkins during a family or social outing confirmed by local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Clark
Leavenworth, Indiana
Hazel Perkins
Ada Mullings Visits Cousin in Indianapolis Today
Miss Ada Mullings travels to Indianapolis to visit her cousin Mrs. Charles Dorsey, arriving for a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Mullings
Indianapolis
Charles Dorsey
Miss Freida Werner and Antoinette West Return Home
Miss Freida Werner and Antoinette West returned to their Cincinnati home today after a week’s visit with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Werner on West Maple Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freida Werner
Antoinette West
Cincinnati
Carl Werner
W. Maple Street
W M Young’s Jewelry Store Ad Promises 100 Percent Gold Standard
An old advertisement for W M Young’s Jewelry promises 100 percent gold standard quality with rings pins charms watches and silverware. It touts fully guaranteed articles and even alarm clocks that will open your eyes while offering watch cleaning and oiling by Mr. Young to keep customers on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Young
Mr. Young
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Ray Chapman
C. Hamilton
International News Service
Ciover
Joh. Armington
Indianapolis Weather Bureau
Rock 5
Clark County Board
State Highway Body
Marple Street
M. E. Church
Samuel Reed
Jesus
Wall Street
WM. E. Church
John TY. Scull
Star
Jeffersonville Printing Co
Sheichler
Auke
Traction Company
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