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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

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Armory Dinner Promises Night of Club Event

The Knights of Pythias Armory hosts the Forum social club dinner marking the annual pow wow. Plans include a new club-room second floor bowling alley and a modern ice hall with athletic gear. A basketball team is formed and practice has begun with high hopes for a fast season. F Ogden toasts. each member may bring a guest.

Knights of Pythias Forum Myrtle Lodge Knights F. Ogden Toatei Chib

Agent Wanted in Jeffersonville

Classified notice seeking an agent to sell Watkins remedies spices extracts and necessities and repeaters at spare time. Watkins Co. 59 Winona Minn Ad 6-T1-18-314.

Watkins Watkins Co Winona Minn Dee

Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs. T. dies at six weeks

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs T. of 516 Twinsing Avenue died last night after six weeks. Cause listed as pneumonia. Funeral services set for Friday afternoon at 6 50 inside Tierneni plan. burial in Cullen Cemetery.

Margaret T Mro Irs Avenue Treath

Missionary Society to Host Siam Guests at Church Parlor Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of Presbyterian plans an afternoon program at 2 30 at the church parlor. Distinguished subjects from Siam will attend and a Little Christmas treasure gift for every member will be added. A large attendance is expected given the special features.

Woman's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Aia Siam

Local flour ad touts Flavo for lightest bread

The Clark County Milling Co. promotes Flavo flour as the finest for bread and desserts used in Hendersonville homes. Advertises Isvo Flour and Hamme Industry. Also notes a charity bake sale at a ladies' home and a medical update on Mr Freeman Guernsey recovering after appendectomy and moved to his mother's home on Plank road.

Clark County Milling Co Jendersonville Freeman Guernsey Akron Xorton Iifirmary George Thompson

Washington: British influence feared in US ship building

William Denman first chairman of the Shipping Board testifies before the Walsh committee claiming British agents were elected to key Shipping Board posts to steer American ship building. Also notice about lost umbrella and dog bone handle and a University of Louisville holiday dismissal.

Washington United States Shipping Board William Denman Shipping Board Walsh

Lee Funeral Held Here Today

The funeral of Miss Jessie Lee arrived last night with her cousins Mr and Mrs George Chaver of Penn Yan New York. The remains were taken to Wall Street Methodist Episcopal Church for services at 2 PM with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery beside her parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Lee. The Busy Bee club met last night at Mrs George Siemier with decorations in Amas colors and a large lighted tree. Prizes were awarded to Mrs John Gienger first Mrs Jean Pangborn second and Mrs Carrie Harris third. Members listed include Mesdames William Antz Robert Akers Jatin Bowyer Robert Braun John Gienger Carrie Harris John Weep Chas Kramer J Murphy Jean Pangborn Willee Pring Chas Seitz George Stern Chas Waterburs George Weir and Miss Anna Antz.

Poly Jessie Lee Bie George Chaver Penn Yan New York E. M. Coots Wall Street Tiafermient Waimut Ridge Cemetery Aifod Lee George Siemier Amas John Gienger Jean Pangsburn Carrie Harris

Chas L Combs Laundry Ad and Local Social

Advertisement boasts superior cleaning with master service and best limes in Jeffersonville. Patronage claimed as the best on earth with careful handling of shirts collars and underwear. Miss Lucy Davis hosts a Tuesday Rock gathering for Miss Lois Jackson of Washington Indiana with dainty refreshments. Attendees listed include Mr and Mrs Carliske True Mr and Mrs Clarence Haley Misses Lois Jackson Ida Rovee Clara Veasey Lucy Davis and Messrs Harry Rauth Raymond Doherty William Strauch John Bowell.

Chas. L. Combs Jeffersonville Lucy Davis Rock Lois Jackson Washington Indiana Carliske True Clarence Haley Ida Rovee Clara Veasey Harry Rauth Raymond Doherty William Strauch John Bowell

Triangle Missionary Society Meets for College of Missions Talk

The Triangle Missionary society of the Christian Church met Tuesday night with Miss Maxine Hydron. Discussion focused on the College of Missions at Indianapolis, claimed unique in the world, training missionaries for home and foreign work in their station's language. A large crowd attended the quarterly social with refreshments. The Electric Shop advertises a full range of electric goods and batteries. The Marfey Memorial bazar will host a candy sale Saturday with Mrs Bernard Sykes' class in charge.

Triangle Missionary Society of the Christian Church Maxine Hydron College of Missions Indianapolis Marfey Memorial Bazar Bernard Sykes

Surprise Birthday Gathering for Mrs. Alvin Malone

A small party honored Mrs. Alvin Malone on her birthday with about twenty two guests enjoying the event and a pleasant time.

Alvin Malone

Leading First Class Cleaners in Indiana and Kentucky

Brand advertises a large, best equipped cleaning establishment serving Jeffersonville and Louisville with modern methods. Claims finest fabrics like silk and satin cleaned to new, trusted by top homes. asks inquiries from ladies and gentlemen.

Indiana Kentucky Jeffersonville Louisville

Pure-Bred Dairy Sire Campaign Hits Clark County

A week long Pure-Bred Dairy Sire campaign spans Clark County with township meetings and talks. W. H. Senour of the Indiana Jersey Cattle Club and Purdue's R. B. Canan lead events including an illustrated lantern lecture in Jeffersonville Township's Chamber of Commerce room this Saturday at 8 pm urging all farmers and interested residents to attend.

Clark County Indiana Indiana Jersey Cattle Club W. H. Senour R. B. Canan Purdue University Jeffersonville Township Chamber of Commerce Canan Senour

Choosing gifts at the Chocolate Shop on Spring Street

Why worry when you can select from fancy baskets boxes lacquer jewel cases and glove and handkerchief baskets filled with the highest grade candy at the Chocolate Shop 414 Spring Street Candy and Soda Fountain.

Spring Street

Miss Baird Plans Holiday Visit Route Through Sterling

Miss ee Baird of the University of Wisconsin Madison will leave Friday and stop in Sterling Illinois to visit her sister Mrs A Gordon Fowkes and Rec Fowkes on her way home to spend the holidays with her parents Captain and Mrs L Baird.

Ee Baird University of Wisconsin At Madison Wisconsin A. Gordon Fowkes Rec. Fowkes Sterling Illinois L. €. Baird

Necklace and locket theft near high school on Chestnut Street

A gold necklace and locket were taken within weeks of each other near 21 West Chestnut Street and the high school. A reward is offered for the return to Flossie May Eaken. Adv. Dee.

Tireer West Chestnut Street Flossie May Eaken Dee

Presbyterian Church Men's Friendship Club Service Speaker

The Men's Friendship Club of the Presbyterian Church will conduct Sunday evening services. Judge 8S. Miller of Louisville will be the speaker.

Men’s Friendship Club The Presbyterian Church 8S. Miller Louisvile

For Sale Near Chestnut Street Property in Fort Wayne

A 52 by 200 foot parcel described as good heick pause is offered for sale at 126 East Chestnut. Contact Mrs. C. E. Mohler at 940 Rivermet Fort Wayne Indiana or Citizene Trust Co City for a key. Adv 47 Dec. 6 48.

East Chestnut C. E. Mohler Rivermet Fort Wayne Ind Citizene Trust Co

War on Rail Rates Goes On

Interstate Commerce Commission powers to fix inter state passenger and freight rates will go to the Supreme Court if the current dispute with seven states including Indiana ends unfavorably. States and shippers argued that state rate advances should stand, risking emergency clauses in transportation law and the reach of federal authority over rail lines.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission United States Supreme Court Indiana Supreme Court

Drilling for Oil to Begin in Clark County

Officials announce that oil and gas drilling will start soon on the James D. Applegate farm north of the McCullough schoolhouse. A Clark county syndicate, formed in Louisville weeks ago, has leased about 6000 acres. First well casing bought, drilling outfit being shipped from Bowling Green, with nearly 10000 dollars already spent on land options and preparations.

Clark County James D. Applegate McCullough C Company Louisville Bowling Green

Mrs Anna Gallagher Visits Aunt in North Spring Street

Mrs Anna Gallagher of Wecon Falls Connecticut is the guest of her aunt Mrs William Fawcett of North Spring Street.

Anna Gallagher Wecon Falls Connecticut William Fawcett North Spring Street

Gold Standard Store Ad Promises Full Guarantee on Goods

The 100 per cent Gold Standard Store offers rings pins charms watches clocks and silverware with full guarantees. Ads promise a wide range of designs and sizes and claim alarm cocks will awaken you to time while watches are cleaned and oiled.

Young

Cork panics as heavy fire erupts in early morning raids

Residents of Cork faced a terror as a heavy fusillade of shots and bomb explosions jolted the city. South Cork was described as a battle field with rifle bullets crashing into houses. no casualties were reported.

Cork

Winter Will Address At Presbyterian Club

The Men's Friendship Club of the Presbyterian Church will meet Friday at 7 30 in the church parlors. Rev D A Winter will address the gathering. Each member will share an interesting personal or read story. The meeting is expected to be very interesting.

Presbyterian Church D. A. Winter

Lost umbrella with dog motif handle marked Don

A lost umbrella described as having a dog motif on the handle and the word Don on the gold surface. Seek owner or finder to return.

Don Don D. Walker T. F

Christ Candle movement urged by Rochester man

The National Board of Fire Underwriters warns against lighted window candles on Christmas Eve. John H. Stedman of Rochester proposes a Christ-Candle movement and has distributed pamphlets urging homes to adopt the practice, citing an old tradition of guiding the Babe. Mrs Smith Herbert of Portsmouth, Ohio, mourns her sister-in-law after losing her sister.

National Board of Fire John H. Stedman Rochester New York Lucy Herbert Sunday Smith Herbert Portsmouth Ohio

Ferry Company Offers Ten Trip Ticket at 45 Cents

Beginning today the Louisville and Jeffersonville Ferry Company sells a ten trip passenger ticket for 45 cents. Adv. 54 Dec. 14-15-16.

Louisville Jeffersonville

Mrs M D French Visits Friends in Kentucky

Mrs M D French of Port Fulton is visiting friends in Pleasure Ridge Kentucky during a local social trip.

Plea of Not Guilty Entered in Clark Circuit Court

Fenest A. Chasten of Scott county appeared in Clark Circuit Court to answer involuntary manslaughter charges filed by Claude B. McBride. He entered a not guilty plea. bond set at 10000 with Finis Day William Sparks and Wil Tam A. Chasten as sureties. The charge stems from a September 17 collision that killed Harry R. Smith of Sellersburg after Chasten reportedly struck a horse. Mrs. Sarah Heet died at 608 East Chestnut Street. funeral plans incomplete. Separately, Clark county corn show at Lindley’s Seed Store on Saturday December 18 gains momentum as Indiana considers pure seed legislation, with broad farmer support and potential seed purity requirements for bulk and packaged seed. The show offers over 120 in premiums, and lawmakers expect quick passage of the measure in next session.

Fenest A. Chasten Scott County Clark Claude B. McBride James W. Fordune Finis Day William A. Sparks Wil Tam A. Chasten Mr. Chasten Harry R. Smith Sellersburg Smith Chasteen Sarah Heet Peter Heet East Chestnut Street Perry County Sam Wilson Clark County Lindley Indiana Noble Marott Lawrence County Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations Next General Assembly Lindley’s

Telegram reports Roy Hollowell death in telegram

Samuel S. Shannon received word of Roy Hollowell’s death on Tuesday at 3 30 PM. The body was shipped home and will lie in state at the Coots undertaking parlors until Mrs. Hollowell recovers to attend the funeral. Surviving are wife Mary Shannon, parents Mr and Mrs Will Hollowell, brothers Herman Fred and Claude, and sister Annabelle.

Samuel S. Shannon Roy ‘Hollowell Holiewell Mary Shannon Will Hollowell Herman Fred Claude Annabelle

Mrs George Reschar Improves Slowly at Deaconess Hospital

Mrs. George Reschar remains hospitalized at Deaconess Hospital where doctors report a gradual improvement in her condition. Her family notes cautious optimism as she continues to recover from an illness requiring medical care.

George Reschar Deaconess Hospital

Marked changes in voting results disclosed in two precincts

A recount in Jeffersonville and Wool townships shows small shifts in ballots cast and counted for the Democratic and Republican contests for judge, county treasurer, and county commissioner. In the church precinct 622 ballots were cast but 602 counted. 459 straight votes split 191 Republicans and 268 Democrats with 443 scratched. Wool township second precinct saw 238 ballots with 216 straight and eight scratched. Fortuna Lentz and Fifer trailed, Taggart and Bennett slight gains, Isler moderate. Net changes are minor. recount to finish today with five precincts left.

Board of County Commissioners Jeffersonville Township Church J .E. Taggart Judge Wool Township Battors Lentz Fifer Taggart Bennett Isler Fortune

For Rent Two Rooms with Lights and Water

Short notice classified item offering two rooms for light housekeeping or sleeping with light and water provided. Apply at 216 Sparks street. Phone 154. Adv. 14-15-16.

Chestnut Street P T A Party Cancelled After Death in Family

The Chestnut Street Parent-Teacher Association called off its Christmas party planned for this afternoon due to a death in the family of Mrs. Jos H Warder the association president.

Chestnut Street Parent- Teacher Association Jos. H. Warder

PTA Meeting at Departmental Postponed to Tuesday

The Parent Teacher Association at Departmental has postponed its meeting to Tuesday of next week delaying planned discussions and activities.

Mrs Anderson Attends Funeral of Miss Jesse Lee

Mrs Anderson from Indianapolis arrived to attend the funeral of Miss Jesse Lee and is the guest of Mr and Mrs E C Eaken.

Anderson Indianapolis Jesse Lee E. C. Eaken

Leep Motor Company Offers Round-the-Clock Auto Service

The Leep Motor Company advertises day and night service for all makes of automobiles with Vulcanizing tires tubes and accessories. The copy urges frequent inspections to save money and promises the best service with modern equipment.

Leep Motor Company Nakes Leep Motor Co

Election Majorities Adjusted In Key Races

The report notes shifts in vote margins with fifty-six's lead increased to fifty-seven, Ffer's twenty-six majority reduced to twenty-three, and Lentz's 254 majority trimmed by ten, reflecting updated tallies in local race outcomes.

Ffer Lentz

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