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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1921
Page
1
The Saturday evening dance at the Elks camp drew strong crowds as the Williams musicians of Winchester Kentucky played lively jazz. The original band delivered a memorable performance enhancing the season’s events.
Dennis Howard and James Middleton collided with George W. Holander on Court avenue and Mechanic street. Howard and Middleton were arrested for driving an auto while intoxicated and face trial Wednesday as both cars were badly wrecked.
Charles Durrett a 75 year old former slave and long time city custodian died Saturday at his home 824 Watt Street. He lived in Jeffersonville since gaining freedom and was employed by the late Isaac F White side for years. The funeral was held today.
Charles White of Howard Park recently completed radium treatment in Louisville for his illness and appears greatly improved. The former township trustee was in good spirits as the cure nears completion.
Richard Gernsey longtime Bedford clothing merchant and son of former county treasurer Elam Guernsey has sold his business and moved to Henryville. He is surveying the county geology and archaeology and plans to report his findings to state authorities.
Frey and Edward Butcher of Vi. Briere Minnesota are guests of Mrs. Ralph Kirkwood at 614 East Maple Street. They motored from their distant northern home about 750 miles and arrived Saturday. Roads were fine until southern Indiana.
The Masonic Temple club hosts a Labor Day picnic at Damon Park on September 5. Attendees will enjoy music by the Masonic band, dancing, and transport by autos from streetcar lines to the park. The club promises many attractions and careful preparation for a grand event.
A telegram to Mrs Andrew Huckleberry announced the death of Mrs Kate Short who had lived with Mr and Mrs William Stout in Indianapolis for years. She died after a stroke last Friday. Mrs Huckleberry travels to Indianapolis for her funeral set Tuesday afternoon. Burial is in Arlington Cemetery near Indianapolis. She was the next to last of a 14 child family.
The Nazarene tent meeting continues all week drawing sizable crowds with evening services. Evangelist Farris preaches each night and tonight’s sermon is titled The Gospel Rejected.
Mr Gordon of the Ready-to-Wear Bright Spot reports returning from New York with the latest fall fashions. He notes business is improving in the East as the season begins.
William Seifried of 924 East Eighth street Jeffersonville is believed to have drowned himself after leaving a note on the river bank. The note requested forgiveness and mentioned court penalties and child support he could not pay. A Coast Guard search failed to locate a body. Seifried recently faced divorce and custody issues with Maude Seifried and owed $10 weekly support for Laverne and William. His sister Mary Petter and brother-in-law Henry Petter held his home and the clothes were given to Mrs Petter.
The Generally and Clothing Company, operating for several months, complains it cannot hire enough staff and is eager to employ many women in its shops. The factory is described as sanitary and well-run, with good employers.
The Star notes chronic demand for rental housing and real estate inquiries as Jeffersonville struggles to house workers from nearby cities. It argues that boosting local housing could attract thousands of residents and support growth of government depots and the Carworks, where workers currently commute from Louisville and New Albany.
The Rainbow Club hosted Nellie Peters of New Albany at a Thursday night birthday party with music, dancing, and refreshments. Present were Misses Cassidy, Michel, Wahal, Patrick, Peters, of New Albany. Von Allman, Casteel of Louisville. Kaelin Morris of this city. Merna Morris. and Myrtle Aigner of Ohio Falls. All departed wishing Miss Peters many happy returns.
A number of members of the Christian church attended the convention at Muddy Fork Sunday. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dumlevy and family, Mrs. A. Talkington, Miss Jones, Mr. J. E. Giltner, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schowe, Mr. and Mrs. Hooker, Mr. Gay Goodwin, Misses Mabel and Catherine Goodwin.
A Jeffersonville delegation led by William Kilgis and J. Holgar Burton was royally received in Madison at a Ladies Night hosted by the Rotary Club. They discussed the Wonder Way highway and Madisonians voiced strong support. the Jeffersonville party marked the trail with arrows on the return trip Saturday afternoon.
County Auditor Thomas L. Stoner authorized typewritten bonds totaling $9,000 for the Dennis McKinley road in Wood Township. The Borden bank purchased the issue. The road petition was filed in 1916 but delayed due to the war.
The Clark County Christian churches held their annual gathering at Muddy Fork Christian church in Carr Township. The meeting began Saturday and concluded yesterday with a basket meeting.
Miss Lucy Davis leaves her government depot position to become secretary to the president of the Kentucky Military Institute in Lyndon. She is the daughter of former sheriff Will Davis.
A deed on file records Edmund E. Long and Mrs. Pauline Long transferring a fraction of an acre in Charlestown to Julian Clyde Huffman and Elizabeth Huffman for two thousand dollars.
Miss Aletha Dooley Mrs Theona Wilson and their son Graham of 720 Fulton street returned home after a week with friends near Corydon where they attended the Corydon Fair.
Township official Samuel Kendall oversees necessary repairs to the Ingramville schoolhouse. Work aims to be completed within two weeks before the new school term begins.
Mr. William Conway of St. Louis Missouri who has been visiting his sister Mrs Aron Brookbank and other relatives left last night for his home.
George Hempl filed a $10,000 bond in the office of County Auditor Thomas L. Stoner to qualify as treasurer of the Clarksville School Board.
Ollis Voigt departed Wednesday for Parkersburg West Virginia to purchase timber for the new hull of Capt Steve Greens steamer Clairmont.
Three car loads of brick arrived today to complete Spring Street work with laying to resume immediately.
The First National Bank as administrator filed a final account showing receipts of 1454.53 and expenditures of 213.24, leaving a balance of 1321.08 to be distributed. The document records the closing steps of the estate administration.
Mrs J A Wolfe was visiting the Misses Carl on East Chestnut Street when she was joined by her husband Saturday and Sunday. They then returned to their home in Louisville.
Mr Wilmer T Fox city attorney departs tomorrow morning to attend the annual American Bar Association meeting to be held in Cincinnati.
Mrs Dorcis of Clarksville is ill with evisipelas of the throat and in a serious condition.
Fire Chief Harry Christensen reports a letter from Newman T. Miller Fire Marshall of Indiana indicating an inspector will visit Jeffersonville soon to review fire hazards. Miller notes Felthouse inspecting dry cleaning and dry dying plants, currently on vacation, but will visit at earliest date. Christensen praises public interest in prevention and improving premises, while noting room for further improvement.
Supt S L Scott and his team celebrate another successful day at the Care County Teachers Institute The morning session drew about 200 attendees with continued anticipated growth Lectures by L P Bencrest of Evansville and Dr A J Kinnaman of Bowling Green Normal were instructive and entertaining Miss Caroline Hobson of Indianapolis demonstrated with a phonograph audience delight
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for a lino type operator with a vacancy at Jeffersonville Q. M. Depot. Eligible applicants must meet experience and age requirements, provide photographs, and file Form 4371 with the Sixth Civil Service District in Cincinnati by September 17, 1924.
In a fashionable Paris quarter a merchant prince’s garden becomes a nightly theater each summer. A large pneumatic silk roof, lighter than air, covers the open space creating an auditorium with stage and seats. The roof retracts each dawn and can be carried by a small truck.
Miss Dorothy Howard led an all day picnic at Meyers Grove with a truck trip and a bountiful meal. Attendees included Jean Craig Lillian Davis Norma Ruby Mary Yates Maxine Hydron Edna Scott Dorothy Howard and others plus Craig Samuels Barringer Catlin Dorsey Craig Harry Edwards Jack Kennedy Herbert Scott William Hancock Marvin Applegate. Chaperones were Mrs J R Scott and Mrs John Ruby.
Women in Holland have organized a local group whose members vow to shun immodest fashion and visit shops to urge tradesmen to avoid exposing improper costumes in public. The movement aims to influence public taste and promote modest attire.
The notice honors Mme Euphemie Bienseant for fifty five years of faithful service in the same family. The acknowledgment reflects long tenure and gratitude from the household and community.
The Clark Memorial Hospital project proceeds with cement and concrete work by Kagan and Orris Sweeney. Repair and changes push forward with completion likely within a month. Once ready the facility will serve county and city residents, reducing trips to St Edwards and Louisville and allowing local visits from friends. Five patients were sent to St Edwards last week due to absence of a local hospital.
A surprise birthday party was given Friday afternoon on Plank Road for Mary Alice Norris on her seventh birthday anniversary. Aileen Glaser won the consolation prize in the games, and Hunt won the prize. Decorations were blue and yellow with two birthday cakes as gifts for Mary Alice, who received many presents. Present were Marjorie Glaser Elgis Glaser Mary Katherine Burte Pauline Ellwanger Aileen Hunt Emma Frances Glaser Mary Lee Reding Charles Reeder Mary Rose Sofia Haley Mary Alice Norris and Jack Norris.
A Frenchman who developed a unique natural breathing method recently ate cherries and laughed beneath the surface, illustrating his playful use of his own technique.
The census shows Nevada has the fewest women relative to total population among states, highlighting gender balance disparities in the state.
A court ruling mandates the husband to follow a set weekly arrangement with his wife, specifying obedience to her directives once a week as part of their custody or domestic dispute resolution.
The Pythians plan a large county picnic at Damon Park on September 10 with seven lodges listed including Henryville No 532 and Jeffersonville, a chorus of jubilee singers, dancing, a merrygo round, and an address by Judge Arthur Robinson. Autos will shuttle attendees from the cars to the park as Damon Park looks fine for the event.
A watch believed connected to the Brooks murder was found in a hollow stump near their home, with the time stopped at 5 03. The Brooks family faces a coroner’s inquest in Jeffersonville as investigators seek the missing details and a wife’s testimony.
Classified ad seeking a salesman to cover local territory selling to dealers. Guarantee salary of 100 dollars per week for night man. The Richants, 200 Fifth Ave, New York. Adv. Aug. 24- ta.
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