Weather Outlook for Jefferson and Vicinity
Forecast indicates possible rain tonight and into Saturday. Temperatures will drop on Saturday with a colder high and chilly conditions expected.
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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
Forecast indicates possible rain tonight and into Saturday. Temperatures will drop on Saturday with a colder high and chilly conditions expected.
Fragmentary personal notices mention names such as Miss Helen Martha Aline Fon Pra Lae and Miss Ada Midis with scattered references to locations like New Albans and Moss Yilie Oban HaTiy. The text appears as a garbled social column listing individuals, affiliations, and events without coherent narrative or dates.
Five room cottage in good condition with water and excellent location near the bridge station and ferry. Neighbors are described as fine. Cash sale at a reasonable price or terms offered. Address Herman Wright 615 EF Market Street Indianapolis End.
The Slate Child Welfare Conference will be held at the Claypeel Hotel in Dredangealie on Tuesday and Wednesday. Everyone who can attend is urged to do so.
Fragmentary text appears to describe a car incident and related events with numerous garbled words. Specific individuals, places, or organizations are not recoverable from the readable phrases. The passage mixes references to stations and dates without coherent context or clear outcomes.
Legion delegates will attend a Washington conference to discuss policies affecting veterans dormitory and military interests. The gathering will include key figures and organizational leaders as they plan on the federal convention and national headquarters activities.
A Clark County Circuit Court session yesterday ended with no trial and an election matter moved for venue. Names like Nichols Jackson, Johnsen, and Beach appear in the docket as clerks and witnesses amid party disputes and a November election.
The article details a coordinated Week of Prayer with multiple churches and ministers across the city planning services from Sunday through Wednesday January 4 to January 7. Leaders Rev Sealit Rev Black Rev Vanter and others urge unity and cooperation as participants seek spiritual renewal and nationwide awakening through shared prayers and sermons.
Fragmented OCR text records a plan to form English classes led by J S Caldwell. It mentions street names, dates, and names, with unclear phrases about instruction, attendees, and scheduling. The readable segments suggest a local educational initiative lacking coherent full details.
An engine overturned near Midway Station spilling the tram line and tearing up the track while coaches stayed on rails. No crew were injured though passengers suffered injuries and the line was blocked for hours at the Louisville and Southern Inbein Pras crossing.
A group of prisoners, including Joson Delmer of Chitdestown and deputy Beverly Wood, were taken to the State Prison yesterday. Aubrey, a former soldier, began a sentence for larceny involving clothing, as others were prepared for departures.
Three, four and five room cottages available for rent at 1024 E Chestnut Street. Inquiries taken through January 3.
A parade listing for the Pershing Boy Scouts is described with mentions of local units and prep work. The text notes organizers and participants and outlines steps toward a planned march. The details are partially garbled but indicate preparations and representation for Pershing events by scout groups.
A suspected dental thief returned to city offices, ransacking Dr Allen Voiers in the Spieth building and stealing over 100 in gold and unfinished work. The intruder used a Jimmy to enter the operating room. safe tampering produced no successful loot. Dr Harry Kent Smith in the Voigt building was also visited. losses cited include about 100. The motive remains unclear as private papers were rummaged without evident purpose.
In a speech the lawmaker argues the Farm Loan Act sustains constitutional authority and mirrors the utility of the National Banks and Federal Reserve Act for agriculture, reinforcing the financial system for farmers.
The text outlines the creation of a rural credits system to aid farmers with funds and credit for land and improvements. It explains federal land banks for small borrowers and joint stock banks for larger farmers, all under government supervision. It notes tax exemption for farm loan bonds to ensure the system’s viability.
For sale one walnut parlor suit and walnut bedroom set plus a walnut wardrobe. Also bars pictures couch and a gas range. Apply 608 Stanisfer Avenue or Pel. TISS Y Int Dee 15.
This notice urges customers to buy sugar on Saturday December five pounds of granulated sugar per pound with Federal products. It promises doubled capacity and extended hours until eight o clock at night.
Eva Wiereh has learned of the death of her son in law Cal Stewart of Ghiewen. Mr Jewis was famed in the theatrical world for his Uncle dosh characters and phonograph records. Miss Rosine Wauga of Piptoge is needed in Port.
A garbled patient advisory discusses supposed remedies and side effects. It mentions bloating, stomach and intestinal issues, and a claimed surgical risk, with unclear attribution to a specific doctor or product. The passage lacks verifiable details and names.
The Vice President urged the American people to unite in charitable efforts. He praised the need for the American Red Cross to play a major role in distributing aid and beneficences across the nation.
The text reports a gathered meeting calling for unity among charities and national organizations to support the federation and broader guardianship of moral welfare, with proposals for cooperation beyond the Red Cross and multiple groups offering joint action.
A House adapted resolution grants veterans initial access to homesteads on public lands when settlement begins within two years. Veterans would have sixty days to file entries before public lands open. The proposal excludes those who refused military service from benefits.
Jurisdiction was assumed yesterday in the Clark Circuit Court in a case challenging the city's right to annex contiguous territory. The matter is expected to go to trial during this term.
Miss Cora Brendel wed Win. L. Evans in a ceremony last night conducted by Rev. Oscar Lee Black of the First Presbyterian Chico. The couple from Jeffersonville and nearby residents attended, with guests including William K. Byars and Miss Lillian Noe.
Announcement: Miss Mayme Ferguson of Seymour and Miss Haers L. Johnson of Jeffersonville will marry December 28 in the city. The couple are related to Mr. and Mrs. Pennsotton. Market Street.
Ollie Lamaster sues Western Union Telegraph Co for 85400 damages over alleged telegram delay. case filed Aug 2 2016 in Clark Circuit Court. docket continued. Charlotte Wood v Nellie Phillips over will contested. jurors heard this morning. Bar Lead Friend waived arrangement and pleaded not guilty with a 3000 bondsman. Millie Fisher suit against John Fisher dismissed today.
Col Frank S. Armstrong a Jeffersonville native with years in the army was named vice president secretary and treasurer of the American Remount Association. He is well known locally for his service.
Faculty petition at Wabash College requests substantial pay raises citing 20 percent rise in five years while living costs rose about 10 percent. Aiming to lift average salaries from 25 hundred dollars toward 3 600 to 4 000, the move is to be reviewed at the board of trustees semiannual session on December 8. Signers include Belle W Brown Edgar K Chapman I H Cowles G V Cox and others directed to President Good Mackintosh and the alumni.
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