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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

5

Clemency Pleas Handled at Indiana Board Session

Indiana state board reviewed 63 clemency petitions at the December session. Parole recommended in 12 cases and one pardon approved. 36 continuances. Whitesides, from Marion County, was denied clemency for defrauding by burying pauper dead and misusing county funds. Multiple automobile thefts and manslaughter cases also denied clemency. Parole recommended for Ishbell in a reformatory burglary case, with transfer to Marion after imprisonment.

Fisiiana State Capitol Bee State Board Conrad Gendriel Arthur Whitesides Marion County Indiana Reformatory Whitesides al Dutieffe State Anatomical Board Indiana Medical Ana Ctizens Indianapoli Whitesines Marion Judes Collins Criminl Court Adams Ha State Hoard of John Hitch Putnam County John Paul Doses Wayne County John Y. Blackwell Stephan Beck Beck Indianapolis Heart Hubbel Reformatory Morgan County Ishbell France W. A. Perry Robert Long William Rashall Louis Kitchen Layton Wall Hobart Hubbel John Guilkowski Clark County State Prison

Elks Apollo Ease to a Season Opening Victory

The Elks Apollo Cadets opened the season with a decisive 52 to 8 win over the Wican Nileaners. Hough and teammates led a fast, accurate offense while the St Paul Louisville match saw Apollo win 42 to 410.

Eiks-Anens Wican Nileaners Toe Elks Hough Biehier Myys Eiks Son Houeh Jansing Appollo Howard St. Paul Louisville Bowser Apollo Verleay Kicaners Seitz Mazzoni Fielder van Winkle Moers Mastines Hough Vinas Gruber Powers Hushes Moser Blake

Senator-Elect Yaletime Heads to Indiana Legislature

In Scottsburg and nearby counties Yaletime Restrictions Noble Hays and Clark Seo asked constituents how to approach the General Assembly session in January. Most advised restraint with the boat, except Prosecuting Attorney Claude B. McBrids who urged raising his successor’s salary. Hayes pledged to remain quiet on most issues as Indiana’s coming legislature is expected to be about 90 percent Republican.

Noble Hays Scottsburg Clark Seo Jackson General Assembly Claude B. McBrids Pam Hayes Indiana

Sail to Santiago for celebration aboard battleships

Mr. Shea states United fleets Dolphin and Des Moines carry him a party including his sister Miss Agnes Shea to Santiago for a celebration. He will return home after the event.

Shea United Dolphin Des Moines Santiago Miss Agnes Shea

New Officials Set to Assume Duties in Clark County

Incoming Clark County officials take office January 1 with several re-elected leaders entering new terms. Sheriff Henry Dugan remains, Bottorff becomes prosecuting attorney, Hays begins Senate tenure, Clapp starts as Clark County representative, and treasurer Gray to be succeeded by Otis Fifer. Commissioners Lentz and Bower to take seats January 1, 1922 as terms rotate.

Henry Dugan Clark County Dugan James W. Dunbar Congress Dunbar James L. Bottorff Clark Judicial Noble Hays Scottsburg Jackson Clark Scott Indiana Senate General Assembly Senate Hays Albert B. Clapp Marysville Samuel Gray Otis B. Fifer Froman Coots Keplar Barnes Samuel Lentz M. Bower Board of Commissioners

Elmer's or Gilder's Candies Display at Doherty's Probed

A display of Elmer's Candies or Gilder's Candies at Doherty's is under review for adequacy. Officials consider whether the arrangement meets local display standards and customer safety expectations.

Magellan Ceremony Attended by Judge Ho Shea and Relative

Judge Joseph Ho Shea, the American ambassador to Chile, and cousin Judge James W Fortune will attend the Magellan ceremony marking the discovery of the Straits of Magellan. The Jeffer memo to Judge Fortune confirmed the attendance yesterday.

Joseph Ho Shea Chili James W. Fortune Straits of Magellan Jeffer Fortune

Ferry Deal Discussed By Chamber Of Commerce

After a Chamber of Commerce meeting the secretary Harold Sanders departed for St. Louis to discuss with Wiggins Ferry Company the option on the ferry steamer Andrew Christy. The option will not be used now but a brief extension aims to finish soliciting rock funds. A total of 216000 is needed before the lien is turned over. Promoters expect to raise 80000 in stock and push improved transportation between cities.

Chamber of Commerce Harlan PD. Sanders Chamber St. Louis Wiggins Ferry Company Andrew Christy Chanmher

Leading First Class Cleaners for men and women

The advertisement proclaims a premier cleaning establishment in Indiana and Kentucky serving Jeffersonville and Louisville. It touts modern methods, top fabrics like silks and satins, and boasts patronage from the area’s best homes.

Indiana Kentucky Jeffersonville Louisville

Miss Etna Snodgrass To Arrive In Indianapolis

Miss Etna Snodgrass of Indianapolis is expected in the city on Sunday, signaling a forthcoming visit and local plans for her arrival.

Etna Snodgrass Indianapolis

Obituary: Mrs. Mary E. Northam 84 in Utica area

Mrs. Mary E. Northam 84 widow of Samuel Northam died Wednesday at her home six miles east of Jeffersonville in Utica. She leaves a daughter Miss Nannie Northam and a brother Thomas J. Brendel. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. est at the residence.

Mary E. Northam Samuel Northam Utica Tnd Jeffersonville Nannie Northam Thomas J. Brendel Pennek

Chicago Grand Opera Singer at Dream Theater

Dream Theater hosts Jeanetté Chris tine a Chicago grand opera singer on Tuesday December 28. Adg 34 1D 2-.

Jeanetté Christine Chicago Grand Opera Dream Theater

Ashton Family Visits Spanning Cities

Mrs William Ashton travels to Madison to see her son LeRoy Ashton and his family then to Indianapolis to visit another son Clifford Ashton. Misses Elizabeth and Gladys Casey depart from Mrs John King to their home in Lawrenceburg Kentucky.

William Ashton Madison LeRoy Ashton Indianapolis Clifford Ashton Elizabeth Gladys Casey John King Lawrenceburg Kentucky

John Enlow to Visit Pear Street Parents This Weekend

Mr. John Enlow will arrive Friday to spend the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Enlow of Pear Street.

John Enlow Mrs. Enlow Pearstreet

Mr Pierce Sheppard to spend holidays at parents home

Mr. Pierce Sheppard will arrive home to spend the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs Charles Sheppard.

Pierce Sheppard Mrs Charles Sheppard Alma Finch Nazareth Academy M Finch Finch

Auditor Compiles His Tax Sheet For Jeffersonville

The county auditor Thor L Stdher in Jeffersonville completed the autumn tax distribution sheet. Total collections were 235 369.99 with 29 248.61 for county revenue. Townships and corporations receive 129 516.64. Jeffersonville library gets 4 397.98. Jeffersonville city and town corporations total 16 604.33. nearby towns Clarksville Charlestown Port Fulton New Providence and others receive various sums.

Thor L Stdher Jeffersonville Bethlehem Carr Charlestown Monro Oregon Owen Silver Creek Union Utica Wood Clarksville New Providence Fulton Coburg Port Fulton Seburg

Dream Theater Hosts St Luke's Brotherhood Benefit

The Welsh singers perform under St Luke's Brotherhood auspices on December 28 at the Dream. Two star artists will headline the event with 50 cent admission and reserved seats for extra.

St. Luke’s Brotherhood

Welsh Concert Company at the Dream December Event

The sense of musical event features the Welsh Concert Company at the Dream on December 28 with advance notices D 22 23 24. The Glaysburg school plans Friday morning activities with appropriate pupil exercises in each room.

Lear the Glaysburg

Leep Meter Company and early 20th century notes

An OCR fragment mentions Leep Meter Company offering tire vulcanizing and auto services and cites a Christmas trip of Lorene and Mary Weise rach to Bennettsville. It also reports Travis W. Miksell petitioning for a writ of habeas corpus in Clark Circuit Court claiming wrongful confinement after being indicted for the shooting of his stepson-in-law Francis Boyd on October 20, 1920, with self defense noted as a possible defense.

Travis W. Miksell Clark I Boyd

The Electric Shop Ad Promises Electric Needs

The ad lists batteries, supplies, electric sweepers and washing machines. It promotes services and electric lights, claiming availability around the clock and urging customers to visit for their electrical needs.

Wa Electrica'ly

Welsh Concert Company Announces December Seats

Reserve your seats for the Welsh Concert Company show in December. Advance ads list prices and dates, with partial figures 28 1st and 28 24, suggesting schedule details and booking deadlines.

Tatedehe Stei'er Welsh

Christmas Shoppers Flood Local Stores

Crowded shops and rising trade mark a holiday push as stores stay open evenings through Christmas. Merchants expect strong sales this week aided by price cuts and extra staff, while charity drives prepare food baskets and gifts for the needy. cedar tree sales rise with hundreds delivered locally.

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Quiet revival of marriage licenses in Jeffersonville area

In Jeffersonville a modest revival of marriage business appears as Christmas nears. Licenses issued reach about one third of last December's total with several pairs listed, including Ernest Miller 22 and Florence 23 of Boston, and Miss Margaret Bennett 48 of Mellon City paired with Richard Yount 24. Other couples include Virgil Smith 31 and Mary Smith 19 of Glasgow and Chester H Reynolds 24 with Miss Thelma Louis 18 of Dennison Ohio.

Jeffersonville Ernest’ ‘Miller Florence Tiss Nevanna Marshall Boston Falter Avitt Danville Margaret Bennett Mellon City Richard Yount Anna R. Rogers Shelby George W. Clufter Thelma M. Louis Dennison Ohio Chester H. Reynolds Adair County Kentucky Virgil Smith M Iss Mary Smith Glasgow

St Anthony’s Church Holds Midnight and Dawn Services

St Anthony’s Church conducts Christian services at midnight six and eight am with a special choir program. Organist accompanies the Anthony’s Orchestra. Rev. Isidore Rafferty of Indianapolis and Rev. Patrick Murray of Carey Ohio assist. Families plan a week at William Morris home.

Mssic S J. Anthony Isidore Rafferty Indianapolis Indiana Patrick Murray Arey Ohio Hugh Marble Henry “Oleman Michael Schlosser William Morris

Fruit cake and plum pudding order advert

Fragmentary advert lists fruit cake and plum pudding orders with a postal or telephone contact and a price note. The fragmentary line includes telephone reference and a brief advertisement marker.

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