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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
1
Clark County residents report minimal returns from fur pelts as higher labor strikes in the eastern garment industry depress the market. Prices for mink, muskrat, skunk and opossum hides have fallen sharply, prompting many trappers to skip the season while conservation officials urge watching the market for future profits.
A commemorative statue Gloria Victis by Antonin Mercier will be installed in City Well Square, Paris, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the French Republic. The Rose Hill school PTA plans a Christmas treat and tree for pupils before holiday dismissals. Epworth League hosts a bazaar at Clark County State Bank. Ensign William Ingram arrives from Portland for a ten day leave to visit family. Alice Monroe resumes work Monday at the Government Depot after recovering from surgery.
The note references Allen Barnett advertisements, a telephone line, and Bert Bell of Pokin Indiana visiting Mr. EF Bell and wife before returning home.
Jeffersonville merchants display holiday cheer with festive windows featuring laurel and abundant decorations. Business remains steady as shoppers prepare for Christmas. many stores expect a peak week ahead and plan extra clerks to handle crowds.
Local advertisement promotes The Electric Shop as a one stop source for all electric needs including batteries electric trans washing machines sweepers lights and related supplies. It emphasizes reliable service and continuous readiness for households and businesses.
Miss May Veasey, who attends Mrs. Bleker's school in Indianapolis, is expected to return home to spend the holidays.
Reverend A. W. Mathis of Louisville will occupy the pulpit at First Baptist Church for both morning and evening services next Sunday, delivering sermons to the congregation.
Leading cleaners advertise as the largest best equipped establishment in Indiana or Kentucky offering modern methods for both men and women. Patronized by top homes in Jeffersonville and Louisville, they promise fabrics like silks and satins made to look new.
The State of Indiana charged William Krause with assault and battery. A seven hour deliberation produced a guilty verdict and a penalty of six months in jail plus a $100 fine was set by the jury. The judge directed the jurors to fix the sentence after the verdict. Krause was to be sent to the Indiana Penal Farm at Putnamville.
The Friendly Church hosts Bible School at 9:30 a.m and Friendship Bible Class at 9:45 a.m for all ages. Morning worship at 10:30 features The Angel Chorus and a Christmas message. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6:30 p.m with the topic The Spirit of Generosity. Judge Perry B. Miller speaks at the evening service on Some Fundamental Life Considered. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
The regular services will be held as usual Sunday morning and evening confirming Pastor A W Mathis leads the congregation.
Samuel Reid, pastor at Maple Street M. E., invites the public to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and sermons at 0:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Senior Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. Junior Epworth League at 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. All are welcome.
Dr J W Short district superintendent will preach at the Nazarene Church this evening at 7 30 and on Sunday at 10 30 and 7 30.
The St Luke’s Reform Church led by Rev. David A. Winter offers Sunday School and Bible study at 9 a.m. with new members joining during the campaign. Prof. Hamy to teach the Men’s Bible Class tomorrow followed by morning worship at 10 44. Evening service at 7 30 features “The Right Kind of a Gift.”
The trial drew considerable interest as the courtroom filled Friday and many attended this morning for the verdict. Jurors excused earlier reported they had discussed the affair and formed opinions.
The White Gift Service will be held at Wall Street Methodist Church at 10 30 tomorrow replacing the morning sermon. Members of the Sunday school will march from the Sunday school to the main auditorium and bring offerings of clothing provisions toys or money for local relief and Armenia. The program includes orchestra organ prelude hymns solos readings and children’s exercises with offerings of substance and self.
Tuesday night entertainment by the Sunday School raises funds for the St. Wayne Orphan Home. An early Christmas morning musical is planned for December 2 with other announcements to follow. The public is cordially invited to all services.
Sunday School at 9 30 morning service 10 45 sermon by Rev R L St Clair Junior Epworth League 2 p m Senior Epworth League 6 30 topic Daybreak in the Dark Continent by Mission Study Class members Evening service 7 30 pastor preaches.
John T. Scull pastors a church class meeting at nine. Sunday school at nine thirty. Christmas exercises titled White Gifts for the King at ten thirty nine in the main auditorium. Epworth League led by the Junior League at six thirty. Juniors to present an interesting program. Junior League exceeds one hundred members.
The County Board adjourned the election contest proceedings from yesterday until Tuesday amid disputes over counting ballots. Republican counsel Wilmer T. Fox alleges deliberate delay while Democrat contesters press for immediate trial. The outcome hinges on disputed ballots and potential shifts in a tight majority.
Classified notice seeking a gentleman to sell Watkins Remotes spices extracts and related items for the Watkins Co. address 59 Winona Ave. advertisement dates December 6 11 18 and 24.
In Clark Circuit Court an affidavit accuses Will am Dailey currently jailed on a first degree murder indictment. Widow Netty Orem testifies that Dailey aided assault and battery with intent to kill, with Claude P. Gaunt already indicted for the same crime. Both men were returned from state prison to stand trial on the charge.
Why worry when it is easy to pick gifts from the stock of fancy baskets boxes lacquer jewel cases glove and handkerchief baskets filled with candy at the Chocolate Shop 414 Spring Street Candy and Soda Fountain.
Mrs William Woodruff of Port Mitton is confined to her home by illness and the Men's Bible class of the Park Church held a banquet at the church last night.
Mr. T. T. Bunlevy visiting Mrs. George Metzger departed for Hot Springs Arkansas and planned to return home to San Antonio Texas.
Miss Alethea Montgomery will spend the weekend with her parents at Scottsburg.
An old timepiece shop advertises a 100 percent Gold Standard Store for rings nuns charm watches clocks and silverware with full guarantee. It promises watch cleaning and oiling by Mr Youna to keep time.
A local pastor will preach at 7 30 PM with the message Son Remember. The note asks attendees to be present and to hear the pastor deliver the sermon.
Sh G Soitea of Fort Worth comments on Texas voting trends and rural shifts toward Republicans. He predicts protectionist policies might follow, urges action to boost U S exports as European demand lags, cites wheat and cotton stocks and fear of broader economic stagnation if markets don’t open.
Reports claim martial law declared in four counties Cork Limerick Kerry and Limerick with arms possession punishable by death. A separate note mentions executions by electric chair at Sine Sng Prison, with five men executed one after another on Thursday.
A chorus of opinions from a dozen men debating which news item holds the day with each offering a different view. The text hints at a future where only five determined men’ s minds matter while others fade.
In a terse unreadable excerpt a claim appears that a crude phrase was moved and instructed in a small space where civilization colors its moods and sets an example in thinking.
The text urges customers to buy goods at reduced prices, noting merchants are selling items below what they paid. It argues that delaying purchases hurts economy and patriotism, and that widespread consumer buying would benefit everyone.
A troubled report claims two public enemies act with deliberate bad faith, canceling orders and accepting feeble excuses. One man allegedly withholds business by refusing to spend what is legitimate, avoiding extravagance.
The pound and franc fell below typical values with the franc under 19 cents and the lire under 4 cents. The German mark, normally 24 cents, traded under a cent and a half. Austria and other countries face worsening conditions.
Fragmentary OCR reads a coal related item for Ben 494 generating SF, mentions 9 percent, nut sale, Mind Pam, 889 yards, 8th and West Telegraphone 150. Adg. 53 Dec, 17 18.
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