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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1920

Page

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County Attorney to Rule on Jeffersonville Star Publications

The Clark County Board of Commissioners will hear an opinion from County Attorney Burtt on September 7 about whether the Jeffersonville Star is entitled to legal notices. The Star defends its independent status and argues the law requires publication in two newspapers of general circulation. If Burtt finds no independent rights, a court may decide the matter.

Jeffersonville Louisville Times Henexe AL Bartt Clark County Board of Commissions Jeffersonsville Star Haus Fap General Assembly State of Indiana Opuries Attornes Tor Burtt Hiapinion

Puffing Wind: Louisville Times Correspondent Reports

A Louisville Times correspondent gathers information on Jeffersonville city administration. The report details municipal actions and local governance developments in Jeffersonville.

Louisville Times Jeffersonville City

Jeffersonville School Board Selects New Teachers for Fall

The Jeffersonville Board of Education met Saturday and approved adding teachers W O LaDuke I E Munzenmayer C Callahan Olive Hickes Pearl Moser Rosa Abel to the staff. James Scott resigned and the vacancy was filled. School begins September 13 with assignments to be announced.

Board of Education Jefersonville TE Munzenmayer C. Callahan Olive Hickes Pearl Moser Rosa Abel Jeffersonville James Scott

Judge Fortunes Lets Brindle Plaintiff Small Weekly Allowance

Judge James W. Fortune of the Circuit Court granted Hallie Brindle a temporary alimony of 85 dollars weekly for herself and their child in the divorce suit against Henry F L Brindle. The order also requires the husband to pay house rent and upkeep expenses while the case proceeds. The Brindles married at Utica Indiana February 19 1902 and separated August 23 with Brindle filing for divorce the next day. They reside at 135 Indiana Avenue and have a young child and a married daughter.

James W. Fortune Circuit Court Hallie Brindle Henry FL Brindle

Adelphians Meet with Mrs Arnold Clegg

The Adelphians gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Arnold Clegg. Attendees included James Albert Kellar Ernest Buckles Henry Coleman Micheal Senlasser Otto Kellar Carol Wells Eugenia Glossbrenner and Wells who is visiting Mrs Carol Wells was the guest of the club.

Adelphians Arnold Clegg Mes James Albert Kellar Ernest Buckles Henry Coleman Micheal Senlasser Otto Kellar Carol Wells Eugenia Glossbrenner Miss Wells

Illness and social visit noted in Claysboro and In Hanapolis

Mrs Pat Mullholland is ill with stomach trouble at her home in Claysboro. Mrs J B Minor is visiting in In Hanapolis.

Pat Mullholland Claysboro J. B. Minor In- Hanapolis

Miss Hele Veasey Returns From Niagra Falls Trip

Veasey arrives home after visiting Niagra Falls and spending time with her aunt in West Virginia.

Hele. Veasey Niagra Falls West Virginia

Popular Drug Store Ad Promises Low Prices and Quality

B. Doolittle of Jeffersonville advertises Popular Drug Store as the place where shoppers get the best service and lowest prices on perfumes, toilet articles, soaps, face cream, toothbrushes, clothes brushes, combs, and hair brushes. Promotes perfumes with strength purity and fragrance.

B. Doolittle Jeffersonville

City Printing Switch Rumor Sparks Brief Controversy

A misinformed report claimed the administration shifted city printing from the Star to the Evening News. Officials deny any change and say no action is contemplated. Readers are advised to distinguish genuine news from writer’s speculation or filler material.

Star Evening News Morehan Times Jefferson- Ville Jeffersonville

Utica Township Trustee Seeks Tax Levy Increase

Omega Lentz of Utilesa Township plans to ask the Utica Township Advisory Board at the September 7 annual meeting for a 4 cent per 100 valuation tax levy plus existing bond and interest. The current road bond rate sits at 24 cents, with total rate about 34 cents excluding bonds. Lentz aims to raise 39,900 with specific 6 and 3 cent allocations for general fund and poor, 8 cent road tax, 5 cent school, 23 cent tuition. Across the county tax rates rise due to higher teacher pay as valuations double in three years.

Omega Lentz Utilesa Lentz Township General Fund

Wrestling Match Ends In Tie Between Dunlevy and Wright

August 31. One of the communitys biggest athletic events saw Charlie Dunlevy of Memphis and Dude Wright of Sellersburg clash in a heavyweight bout. Dunlevy won the first fall in nine minutes, Wright forced a second fall after a long struggle, and the match was declared a draw as neither wrestler had recent experience. A rematch was planned.

Charlie Dunlevy Memphis Dude Wright Sellersburg Wright Dunlevy

Local Seed and Farm Equipment Agents Promote Wallis Tractors

John Gienger and Con advertise timber Timothy and clover seeds and other farm implements. They act as agents for the celebrated Wallis Tractors and recommend Dolly Varden Flour for gond breed.

John Gienger Wallis

W. M. Young’s Jewelry Store Ad Highlights 100 Percent Gold Standard

An advertisement for W. M. Young's Jewelry Store proclaims a 100 percent Gold Standard range including rings pins charms watches and clocks. It promises fully guaranteed articles and mentions alarm clocks that will open your eyes and watch cleaning services by Mr Young to keep you on time.

W. M. Young's Jewery Store Mr. Young

Frys Will Hold Reunion Sunday

Fry family descendants gather at the home of Mr and Mrs J Herbert Fry Springcastie Farm Utica Township near New Chapel for the sixth annual reunion. About 190 attended last year with open-air basket dinner and relatives from far and near.

Voters Beiden Furniture Co Publishes Home Goods Pitch

The advertisement promotes Voters Beiden Furniture Co offering refrigerators described as energy efficient and inexpensive, plus oil stoves for warm weather. It promises home delivery with full guarantee and invites customers to shop and learn more.

Beiden Furniture Co

Farmer's Federation Picnic Set at Peet's Grove

The Farmers Federation plans its annual picnic at Peet's Grove on Wednesday with a good program arranged. Mr and Mrs Dan Gronin have bought the house of Mr Frank Dobbins on Walnut Street and will move in this week.

Farmer's Federation Peet's Grove Dan Gronin

Clarified milk and cream offered at 15 cents a quart

Local ads tout Shannon's Dairy with daily home delivery and health claims. Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Davis return from a southern trip. A child's plaid coat is reported lost at a Masonic picnic with reward offered. C W Blanche travels to Kokomo on business. Chocolate Shop advertises pure candies and sodas.

Shannon's C. W. Strauch Chocoate

Druggists Agree to Sunday Afternoon Store Closings

Local druggists have agreed to close their stores from 12 30 to 6 30 p m on Sundays, affecting ginger drink suppliers and prompting police to arrest intoxicated individuals found on the streets. Traders note high profits from two ounce ginger extract bottles sold at 50 cents, with costs under 30 cents by the gross.

Louisville Ellsworth Summers

Johnsons host visitors with family ties noted

Mr and Mrs James Johnson and nephew are mentioned along with Forest Watson of Indianapolis who spent yesterday with Mr and Mrs Sam Levengood during a local social visit.

James Johnson Forest, Watson Indianapolis Sam Levengood

Suit charges warranty breach in Charlestown farm deed

Floyd Horton and Henry Murphy sue Henry J. Lutz in Clark Circuit Court alleging breach of warranty on a 125 acre farm east of Charlestown bought for 10000. Plaintiffs claim the title was not clear and taxes for 1918 totaling 128.62 were unpaid. They seek 128.62 plus 50 in attorney fees.

Clark Circuit Floyd Horton Henry Murphy Henry J. Lutz Charlestown

Railway to Cut Force at Logansport Shop

Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway announced a 20 percent reduction in all divisions at Logansport affecting 105 employees. Yardmasters James Hargrave and George Graham will shift from twelve hour to eight hour duty, and a third yardmaster is to be added tomorrow.

Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis Railway Jeffersonville Logansport James Hargrave George Graham

Automobiles Reputi ng at Offersonville Service

Local auto shop offers cars, bodies, fenders, radiators with high class service. Prices fit for the town and customer satisfaction guaranteed.

Offersonville Ravi

Open Air Library Concert Plans For City Story Hour

A library story hour drew many children last Saturday and previews an outdoor concert next week funded by the Books for Everybody Movement. The program features Moszkowski Serenade plus selections from light operas and popular music. Proceeds support books for the blind and library facilities nationwide.

India Wurbitzer Company of Louisville American Library Association United States

Gas Plant Faces Immediate Shutdown as Coal Runs Out

Patrons of United Gas and Electric in Jeffersonville face no gas for cooking or lighting after tomorrow noon as the plant uses its last coal today with no immediate supply in sight. Officials warn the reserve will be exhausted by noon tomorrow and the plant may close until coal deliveries arrive. The company seeks coal from Eastern Kentucky or West Virginia and works with L and N Railway to secure cars, with local yards showing scarce supplies. The situation is serious and deteriorating.

United Gas and Electric Company Jeffersonville L and N Railway Eastern Kentucky West Virginia the Star Western Kentucky Indiana

Judge Frees Local Farmer From Insanity Detention

Judge James W. Fortune of Clark Circuit Court orders the release of Frank Goss a 42 year old farmer from Henryville held on insanity charges. Witnesses including Sheriff Fenny Dugan Mrs Goss and two doctors testified he is of sound mind and should be freed to return home.

James W. Fortune Clark Henry Dusan Frank Goss Henryville Goss Aad Sallersburg Flenny Dugan Clark Couny Atorney Kopp Kopp Fortune Hhe Gass Dugan

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Joen B. Thrft Jane MLL Utica County Board of Commissioners Speeds FRYS New Chapel Hamilton Kellisndgro Spring Street Kellis Summers New Albany Harry Ferguson Frank Davis Ohio Kentucky C. W. Blanche Kokomo Tinto Cort Railway LOGAL Pennsylvania Railroad Moszkowski
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