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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1919

Page

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George Cole Skips Clarksville School Board Meeting

George Cole a Clarksville school board member failed to attend a meeting called by President Bunnell. The article notes his role on the board and details tensions over salaries and school funding as the board discusses expenditures and possible investigations.

Bunnell Crown of Clapasville Clark George Cole Pees Dent Bunnell PH. Cleese Tole Wenning Arvin Win. H. Clece Rev. Govie Seo Pye Edd Democratic Board Pwo Cit al- Hyon

Bar Association Meeting Names New Committees

A local bar association held talks and announced committee assignments for the year. Officers included President Jamies and members such as Charles A Sonts and Margaret Hines, with sessions to review rules and practice standards slated for January 12.

Tieatae Kopp Witnewed Jamies Battorit Lacant A. Dlauwlass Charles A Sonts Blowvese Margaret Hines Muupy Dias Janes W. Sootepe Pheras Strachey Gare Walpaer Fox Claude McBride Bure Porto Tive

His Majesty the American to Premiere at Dream

Douglass Fairbanks stars in an 8 reel special headed to the Dream on New Year’s Day with matinee and night showings.

Douglass Fairbanks

Christmas Savings Club Tops Citizens Trust Ledger

Christmas is weary for some, yet those who join the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club have pledged a generous sum to ease year end expenses and spread holiday payments.

Card of Thanks for Father Woo. Brooker

The children of Woo. Brooker express thanks to two members of Pabor Lodge of Odd Fellows the Rev Seuds and donors of floral offerings in their father’s death.

Pabor Lodge of Odd Fellows Seuds Woo. Brooker

Passing Of Mrs Phillips At Home in Jefferson County

The obituary notes the passing of Mrs Phillips at home, a native of Jefferson County. She leaves four sons and four daughters and had relatives listed, with details of late family members and a funeral at Meadville with references to church and hospital care.

Jefferson County

Changes in Assessments Noted Across Regions

The report outlines adjustments in property and tax assessments across multiple counties and districts. Authorities cite revised valuation figures, fee structures, and enforcement actions affecting homeowners and businesses, with emphasis on transparency and consistency across jurisdictions.

Sugar sale at Federal System Bakery this week

Sugar promotion runs Tuesday December 23 and Wednesday December 27. With each 50 cent purchase of two pounds of granulated sugar. Store open until 9 PM each evening. Two pounds sugar for 35 cents. Federal System Barertes and Dec 25.

Federal System

Appointment of Executor for Ratchel Chatman Estate

Notice names John H. We Alister as executor of Ratchel Louisa Chatman’s will in Clark County Indiana. Burt & Taggart attorneys listed with John F. We Vlister as executor, with the date likely December 25. The public notice confirms probate action and presumed salience of the estate.

John H. We Ratchel Louisa Chatman Clark County Indiana John F. We Vlister Burt & Taggart

Notice of Executor Qualification in Hobbs Estate

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has qualified as executor under the will of William D Hobbs deceased. The estate is said to be solvent. John Preeenmin Executor George Kopp Attorney Whh Dec 25 Jan ds.

William D. Hobbs John Preeenmin George Kopp

Marriage of Miss Marie Fergu son and Harry Jofamson

The Reverend Charles Peccani of the Nazarene Church officiated at the wedding this afternoon for Miss Marie Fergu son of Browntown and Harry Jofamson of this city.

Poe Rev Chas. Peccani The Nazarene Chircd Marie Ferguson Browntown Alexander Ferrousson Harry Jofamson

Legion Commander Cautions Posts On Action in Indianapolis

National Commander Franklin D'Oiler ahead of travel to New York warned American Legion posts not to take actions that usurp proper authority. He stressed loyalty to law and order and the goal of 100 percent Americanism while cooperating with all patriotic citizens.

Franklin D’oiier American Legion New York Noa Loewen P ¥ Oher Legion Oru

Christmas Savings Club Boosts Citizens Trust Members

During the Christmas season the Citizens Trust Company promotes a Christmas Savings Club inviting women to join to secure extra funds. The program emphasizes financial support aimed at women seeking added money for holiday expenses.

Wanted Woman Help for Housekeeper Position

Classified seeks middle aged woman as housekeeper with good home and wages or room for couple in exchange for services. References required. Address this office to apply.

Watch Night at St Luke's Offers Joan of Arc Screening

The Christian Endeavor Society and St Luke's church groups plan a watch night at St Luke's with a Geralline Farrar Joan of Arc film, a $500000 production never shown in Jeffersonville, followed by a hot luncheon and devotional closing, with limited tickets including the meal.

Christian Endeavor Society Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip of St Lukes Qharch Jevnth Geralline Farrar Joan of Arc Jeffersonville St. Luke's

Change in Fire Department Chief at Government Depot

Announcement made at the Government Depot states Capt. A. G. Pederson is now in charge of the Fire Department and guards aft the depot. Capt. J. Bryant has been transferred to another station.

Government Depot A. G. Pederson J. ‘Bryant

Merry Mas To You Wesday Noon Star Issue Notice

Notice to subscribers announcing a noon Wednesday Christmas issue for the Star newspaper with no edition on Thursday Christmas Day and a request to watch for the paper early on Wednesday.

the Star

Commission Considers Petition To Limit Big Four Trains

Indiana Public Service Commission took up a petition drafted by E Lahue Perkins and Clark County businessmen asking the Big Four Railroad to stop passenger trains at Charlestown Otisco Marysville and Nabb on the B and O route via Jeffersonville. The towns say service ended during the war and regular trains no longer stop, cutting off county residents from the county seat and steering trade to New Albany. A hearing is expected early next year.

E. Lahue Perkins Young Business Mens’ Club Big Four Railroad Jeffersonville B. and O Charlestown Otisco Marysville Nabb Indiana Public Service Commission Clark County New Albany

Christ mas Savings Club At Citizens Trust Company

Hundreds join the Christ mas Savings Club daily as a Citizens Trust Company offers memberships to secure a generous check next Christmas. Act at once to enroll.

Citizens Trust Company

Sunrise Prayer Meeting at Presbyterian Church

Christmas morning service at six o'clock led by Stanley Carl features special musical numbers on the program.

Christian Endeavor The Presbyterian Church Stanley Carl

Holiday visitors and family updates from Martinsville

Dr. Della Hertzsch remains in Martinsville for a week. Miss Charlene Hertzsch returns home from Indianapolis with Miss Lucile Hay staying through the holidays. Mr. Ben Long and wife expected from Kokomo to visit Mr. and Mrs. Long for Christmas. Mrs. Ben Robinson shows improvement after illness.

Della Hertzsch Martinsville Charlene Hertzsch Indianapolis Lucile Hay Ben Long Kokomo Long Ben Robinson

Charlestown Couple Marry In Simple Ceremony

The Rev. F. E. Andrews officiated at the marriage of Mary Waters daughter of Henry Waters and Charles W Tong of Charlestown a farmer.

F. E. Andrews Mary Waters Henry Waters Charles W. Tong Charlestown

Visitors from Ohio visit relatives on ship

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stevens arrive from Ohio as guests of his brother Hugh A. Stevens. They plan to leave tomorrow for Terre Haute to visit Mrs. Stevens' former home where she was Miss Esther Price and served as Home Demonstration Agent before her marriage last January to Mr. Stevens, a county agent in Ohio.

Harry Stevens Ohio Hugh A. Stevens Terre Haute

Man shoved into ditch at depot to evade truck

Elijah Detrow was shoved into a drainage ditch east of the Government Depot by a fellow depot employee to avoid being struck by a large truck. He sustained injuries to his right knee and back and is confined to his home at 66 Fulton Street.

Elijah Detrow Government Depot Fulton Street

Watchmen Guard Denatured Alcohol Depot Barrier

Watchmen guard a Quartermaster depot storing denatured alcohol with a fortified barricade to prevent leakage. Police previously arrested two depot guards who had a bottle on their persons. An enclosing structure 38 by 40 feet and 20 feet high is under construction to secure the alcohol in iron tanks and bulk lines.

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Citizens Trust Christmas Savings Club Opens Enrollment

DOTT NOW. Become a member of the Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club and stop your worry over holiday expenses. Now is the time to join today.

Citizens Trust Company Christmas Savings Club

Jeffersonville High Hosts Purdue Boys Christmas Holiday Game

Jeffersonville High School basketball team hosts Purdue boys tonight at the high school. Admission is two and a half counts and a high class contest is expected.

Jeffersonville High School Purdue

Real Estate Transfer Involving Widow and Baird Couple

Mrs. Cora Ogle widow of Charles Ogle conveyed 26 acres to William A. Baird and his wife for 1500 dollars. Baird is currently the chief deputy she riff.

Cora Ogle Charles Ogle William A. Baird Bard

Savings Club Offers Christmas Money From Citizens Trust

Citizens Trust Company promotes a Savings Club membership to secure funds for Christmas. Members can access financial help during the holidays through the club’s savings plan and structured deposits.

Birthday Surprise Honoring Mrs Maud Howell

A birthday party was held at Howard Park at the home of Rev Fran Coyle in honor of Mrs Maud Howell. About 20 friends attended and presented Mrs Howell with a number of valuable and interesting gifts.

Howard Park Fran AL Coyle Maud Howell Hoswell

Five in Acto Party Die in Florida Train Crash

A car struck by an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train near Jacksonville killed five people and injured two others. Victims include Mrs. WB Tally architect’s wife. Herbert Simmons, 14 driver. McMillan, 13. James Selby. Roberta Cravey, 12 stepdaughter of H W Bulls, railroad superintendent. Sarah Tulley, 12, not expected to live.

Jacksonville Fla. Dee Holly Atlantic Coast Line WB. Tally Herbert Simmons Ee McMilan James Selby Roberta Cravey H.W

Christmas Savings Club Aims to Save Dimes Pennies

A 1920 plan encourages readers to join a Christmas Savings Club to accumulate coin savings through the year. The program promotes habit of saving dimes nickels and pennies to build a neat yearly sum.

Christmas Savings Club Citizens Trust Company

Local Store May Stay Open Despite New Albany Move

Captain Winn of the Joint Distribution Depot said the Jeffersonville retail store will not close due to a similar outlet opening in New Albany. Sales and staff will be trimmed but the Jeffersonville location remains open, with New Albany plans being organized by Lieutenant Colonel Gregory.

New Albany New Alany. Wines Jeffersonville Quartermasters Depot Winn Lone Feffersonville Gregory

Christmas Savings Club Invitation at Citizus Trust

Promote financial security this holiday season by joining the Christmas Savings Club at Citizus Trust Company. Members reserve funds in advance to ensure ready money when needed, avoiding last minute stress and financial slips.

Shiragh Shepherd Christmas Service of Song and Story

A Christmas service titled Song and Story presented by Shiragh Shepherd for readers and chorus. The program featured readings with musical interludes and a community choir component, offering seasonal reflection and musical storytelling.

Christmas Morning Service From SC Luke's Reformed Church Choir

The choir of SC Luke's Reformed Church presents a Christmas morning service at six o'clock featuring carols, scripture reading, and hymns marking the holiday observance.

SC Luke's Reformed Church

Part One Devotional and Part Two Music Numbers

A church program lists organ preludes and selections by named soloists and choirs. It includes scripture readings, prayers, and a closing hymn with multiple choir numbers and a benediction.

Noon Wednesday Post Event Update

Brief notice states at noon on Wednesday no issue tatty on Wednesday.

Christmas Savings Club at Citizens Trust Company

Advertisement touts joining the Christmas Savings Club at Citizens Trust Company to save for any purpose including doctor bills coal bills insurance and other expenses with easy repayment options.

Citizens Trust Company

Federal System Bakery Sugar Sale Promises Evening Hours

On December 23 and 24 the Federal System Bakery offers two pounds of granulated sugar at 50¢ each, with two pounds priced at 35¢, in sales open each evening until 9 o'clock. Promotional notice ends December 25.

Changes In Personnel Court House Duties In Clark County

County commissioners will fill appointive offices at the January 5 meeting. Three elective changes occur in Clark County. January 16 marks the retirement of Captain Honass as presiding official. John H W Dellneer to be replaced as sessions clerk. County Auditor and Board of Commissioners post changes include Gaeapee W. Stoner, Marin Machin, and others. February 28 sees Chiles Zotbones becoming Clerk of the Circuit Court. The meeting will also address highway superintendent and county attorney appointments, with Alfhands retiring from the attorney post after six years.

Fies Clark County Will Jane Capt Honass John H W. Dellneer Amd Vises Stoner Ula Cieeliat Court Boies Dite Cedars Tary Missioners Wadhdportatt Positieges Gouinty Fishe Way Ceuriv Vr Ecotic Artfornes, Ys & Cabsolidate Laricant AL Damredass Charlestown Hell Wessel Jamies McRolip Cansi Plinsiman W. Marshall Varble AL AL Reed

Ninth Annual Christmas Savings Club Opens Monday

The Citizens Trust Company launches its ninth annual Christmas Savings Club starting Monday December 22. The club expects record membership as shoppers save toward holiday purchases.

The Citizen's Trust Company

Howard Endorsed by Bar Association

A Clark County Bar Association meeting yesterday named committees and adopted a resolution without dissent. Jonas G. Howard, partner of M.A. Stannard, was authorized to use the bar's recommendation for the position as counsel for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Attendance indicated some members abstained or were absent.

Clark County Bar Association George Koppth Jonas G. Howard M.A Stannard Mer. Stannard Pennsylvania Railroad Pots Far

Train disaster derails near Missouri city injuring and killing

Two dead and forty eight injured when Frisee passenger train derailed three miles east of the city. The train from Oklahoma City to St Louis crashed after an axle broke. Victims include J. O. Hopper of West Virginia and Mrs. William Brehan t of St Louis.

Sypames Dee Pwo Fortiy Oklahoma City Oak St. Louis J. 0. Hopper W. Virgina Ares William Fl. Brehant

HHS Majesty the American Opens Film Run with Fairbanks

The program spotlights Douglass Fairbanks in a maritime adventure on the HHS Majesty the American. Audiences flock to the debut as critics note the action and period charm.

Wanted district superintendent to book orders

Advertisement seeks a reliable man to act as district superintendent to book orders and engage sub agents in an exclusive territory. Pay weekly and act at once before territory is assigned. Night and day work in Bostwick Nursery Newark New York State.

Bostwick Newark New York State

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Cole Clarksville Gcircoit Court Avien Commepter Por Bar Association H George Phillips John S. Phillips Padre Sonle Tate Bacyisa Bernice Mildred Maurier Paibips Navec Jueab State Board of Lan Coingiissieh Porreohast Selangor Federal System Bakery D'Oiier Joan of Arce Government Fire Dept Alcohol Temps Savings Club Florida Lapt New al Citizus Trust Company Shiragh Warnell Carel Jay Ilaria Patty George Groher Rel O. Bethlehem Gen. Grather Jesus Sole Lillian Frank Posthuide Sugan Cials Howard BAR Association
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