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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
1
The recount of the James W Borhuine contest and Oscar Johnson suit proceeds slowly in Jeffersonville with Democrats posting gains in the fifteenth precinct and Republicans scoring a smaller win. Four precincts are sealed after counting and the election office moves packages to the clerk for filing. The defense and plaintiffs debate counts and procedure as lawyers move toward resolution amid ongoing polling district checks.
Clark County reports over seven hundred hunting licenses issued this year as public interest grows. Despite rising licenses, many hunters ignore land boundaries and state law, with farmers increasingly enforcing rules and game clubs aiding enforcement.
County Auditor Thomas L. Stoner and Deputy Ethel Quinn sent to the state auditor a levy schedule for each taxing unit. The total taxable property is 31,409,370 dollars. Rates listed include Jeffersonville 3.42, Charlestown 82.52, Clarksville 83.04, Claysburg 2.65, New Providence 2.07, Port Fulton 2.94, Sellersburg 2.57, Bethlem 1.65, Carr 1.40, Charlestown 382.08, Jeffersonville 1.98, Monroe 2.13, Oregon 1.66, Owen 0.74, Utica 1.39, Silver Creek 2.05, Union 1.74, Washington 2.05, Wood 2.01.
Citizens urged to begin Christmas shopping now with twenty days left before the holiday. Merchants stress early purchases to avoid the rush and nervous last minute waits experienced previously.
Wilmer, Fox and James BE Taggart counsel for the Star in a $10,000 libel suit filed by Claude B. McBride against paper editors. Special judge James L. Bottorff heard the demur, which raises fifteen points contending the complaint fails to state a cause of action. The judge will decide if the plaint has stated a valid claim.
Seventy thousand British soldiers and military policemen have been concentrated in Ireland to suppress terrorism. Heavy reinforcements are deployed nationwide with light artillery machine guns tanks and armored cars. Conditions worsen prompting possible martial law. A near coastal blockade is in effect as navy halts ships suspected of gun running.
Jeffersonville shoppers are urged to visit the Hoosier Meat Market offering beef pork and mutton with purest lard. The notice promises savings on every purchase and claims the market has the greatest number of customers in town.
John Cranor testifies before congressional investigators in New York on December 1 that he frequently visited Bollinger for social visits and brought liquor, denying any business dealings with Bolling. Cranor is accused by Tucker Sands of acting as a go between in a forty thousand dollar bribe linked to Sands, Sisler, and Bolling, Wilson's brother-in-law.
The funeral was held this morning at 10 Delark from the home of her mother Mrs Jennie Myers 631 E Market St with Rev Oscar Lee Black officiating. Interment followed at Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Hutt W O Longstead Al Joy Vaters William Vaters William Cain and W C Sweeney.
Gienger and Co markets palm machinery tools for tractors claiming work of three men and teams. Advertises wallis men and three teams promising one third more bushels of corn wheat or oats. J. Glenger & Co.
The Anti Tuberculosis Society will convene Friday at 7:30 PM in the Red Cross room. The gathering aims to discuss public health efforts and upcoming campaigns.
The Senior Dramatic Club under Miss Funk plans two short plays. On Tuesday December 10 Mrs Carl Carpenter of Midway hosted the Economic Club for a gathering.
The W F M of Utica Circuit held an all day meeting at Pastor Rev. W E Watkins home. The Tri Kappas plan an indoor picnic tonight at Miss Jennie Tagart home.
Paris reports unconfirmed doom dispatch stating the former German empress is dead. Earlier INS dispatch said she had rallied. Miss Julia Gier, ill with pneumonia, was moved yesterday to Deaconess Hospital in Louisville.
Mrs. A Pfau entertained her Bridge Club Tuesday afternoon. Mr John Rose, visiting his son Mr John Rose Jr East Court Avenue, has returned to his home in Grafton West Virginia.
Classified ad notes rate of 9.00 per ton with phone contact 777 for further details. Dates listed include November 38, November 27 to December 4 window.
General Alvaro Obregon takes office in Mexico City succeeding Adolfo De la Huerta. The capital hosted gala ceremonies with receptions and balls for prominent visitors, including many Americans and governors from three states.
Two story frame dwelling with four rooms kitchen pantry electric light and water offered for sale at 223 Graham street.
A notice warning that a boy or girl who lies is in danger of going wrong and that every child should be kept from truancy under all circumstances, urging strict attendance and behavior guidance.
Coots Bros. and Gill promote city and farm property in Indiana and Kentucky. The listing highlights potential profit for buyers and directs inquiries to discuss opportunities opposite Clark County State Bank.
Alfred C. Pfau and Clarence Pfau executors of Mrs Barbara Pfau filed a final report showing $36 101.41 in personal property with $727.38 advanced to avoid securities sale. Notes from George Holzbog total 423 333. Credits 54 991.41 leaving $31 110 balance. Twelve children receive $10 each. $81 to George Pfau Jr. Remainder to Alfred Pfau Mrs Lillie M Hopkins and Miss Viola Pfau with interest of one or two heirs assigned to others.
The Daughters of Rebekah held an all day sewing session led by Mrs. Julia Mahaffey. Dinner guests included Belle Gaither Emma Huckleberry Cora Sweeney Maggie Stout Capitola Bowman Elizabeth Hogue Irene Mohr Jessie Mahaffey Cecil Mitchell Verona Wallace Thresa Long Louise Kaelin and Anna Rhuel. Afternoon attendees were niia Rock Libbie Car 8 tep and Fannia Sellers. Mrs Nova Miller attended as a guest. it was Louise Kaelin birthday and Emma Huckleberry baked a new cake with 16 candles in a humorous display. A busy and enjoyable time was had by all present.
Northern grown highest grade peach trees guaranteed. Samples mailed for orders of 200 trees or more. Greening's Nurseries, Monroe Michigan advertising in late November.
There is not any great change in the condition of Miss Julia Geer who is ill of pneumonia at the Deaconess Hospital. A special nurse is caring for her.
The Nota Bene Club met Tuesday night with Mrs. Margaret Wilson and list of attendees including Mesdames Frank Ellis Charles Rose Albert Kellar Bert Willey Chas Brashear George Dunham Dallas Lawrence William Morris and Miss Minnie Bird.
At the drive’s end on November 19 in Jeffersonville public schools the Chestnut and other schools reported contributions totaling 146.62 dollars. The Departmental school added 7.61 dollars for a grand total of 146.62 dollars, given without solicitation by teachers or pupils.
Countess Markiewicz, noted Sinn Fein leader and elected MP who refused to take her seat, is to be arraigned before a British court martial on sedition charges tomorrow at Dublin Castle.
The high school football squad will travel to Salem Indiana on Saturday afternoon to face the Salem team. They will depart with Mr Callahan serving as director.
Clark county farmers report about two thirds of bumper corn gathered as a low price keeps offerings small. Many cribs are full and some harvests remain in fields. buyers pay around fifty cents a bushel with expectations prices may slide further. Farmers fear losses if sold at current costs while livestock feeds rise in importance.
Guenther and Rauth, the Exclusive Ford Garage, offer Ford maintenance to extend vehicle life. Have your car inspected regularly to cut repair costs and enjoy consistently satisfactory prices from this local shop.
The Spring Hill school Parents Teacher Association hosts a Bazaar in the schoolhouse on Saturday December 4 from 10 a m to 4 p m. A country store pies cakes and fancy goods will be offered with refreshments and music. A first grade pupils and mother program follows in the evening. Public is invited.
Mrs John Ellwanger has just come back from Charlestown after spending a week there visiting friends and sightseeing.
L C Baire has been commissioned as a captain in the regular army marking a promotion in his military career.
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