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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1920

Page

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Elks Meet Macken In Tonight's Armory Showdown

Elks Apollo faces Macken Club at the Armory tomorrow night after a strong start with a decisive win over the Klean Kleaners. Hough returns at center with Fielder, while Elks rely on their strongest lineup. Apollo Cadets meet Broadway Christians in the preliminary, promising fast teamwork and stirring action.

Elks-Apollo Mackin Council Armory Elks Klean Kleaners Makin Club Hough

Wilson Celebrates Birthday in Better Health

President Wilson marks his sixty fourth birthday and officials report his health is improved compared with last year.

Wilson Washington, Duc

Adelphians Hold Xmas Meet

The Adelphians hosted a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Michael Schlosser's home with Mrs. W J Morris hosting. Members drew numbers for gifts placed around a small tree and enjoyed games music and a luncheon. Attending members included Albert Prinz Arnold Giege Ernest Buckley Frank Mahaffey Hugh Marble Henry Coleman Carol Wells Michael Schisser Eugenie Glassbrenner and guests Mrs W J Morris Miss Carie Moris.

Adelphians Michae Schlosser WJ Moriss Nimitr Mescames Alert Otto Keller Albert Prinz Arnold Giege Ernest Buckley

Watkins Company Ad Promotes Farm Supplies Route Territory

An advertisement from R. Watkins Co. promotes 137 products for farmers with auto or team delivery and bond options. It urges writing to Dept 411 Winona Minnesota for territory information from a large institution, noting twenty million users.

Watkins 137 R. Watkins CO Dept Winona Minn

Swartz Family Visiting Masmer Relatives Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs A B Swartz and their children Leonard and Virginia of Indianapolis are spending the holidays with Mr and Mrs Clyde Masmer of Howard Park and other relatives.

A.B. Swartz Leonard Virginia Indianapolis Clyde Masmer Howard Park

Stout Family Christmas Visit Returns to Cincinnati

Mr. Philip Stout, who had been working in Cincinnati, came home for Christmas to spend time with his wife Faby and his parents Mr. and Mrs WH Stout. He plans to return Sunday evening while Mrs. Stout will stay to visit her mother Mrs. Harry Long.

Philip Stout Cincinnati Faby WH. Stout Stout Harry Long

Herbert Fry Improves After Hospital Transfer

Mr. Herbert Fry, removed from his country home to Jewish Hospital in Louisville last Thursday, is slowly improving as he receives care and recovers from his condition.

Herbert Fry Louis- TiHe

Circle of the Christian Church Meeting Set Thursday

The Circle of the Christian Church will hold a meeting on Thursday afternoon. Members are urged to attend to discuss church activities and plans.

Circle of the Christian Church

Christmas Dinner Guests at Eaken Home

Mr and Mrs E C Eaken hosted a Christmas day family dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Chas W Laken and daughters Mary Alice and Jane, Mr and Mrs Walter Faken, Mr and Mrs Chester Wilcoxson and son Commodore, and Miss Clara Eaken.

E.C. Eaken Chas. W. Laken Mary Alice Jane Walter Faken Chester Wilcoxson Litte Commodore Clara Eaken

Schweitzer Couple Visit Continues Holiday Guest Line

Mr and Mrs Al Schweitzer of St Youie visit Mr and Mrs Casner. Mr Schweitzer has returned, but Mrs Schweitzer remains for her visit as a holiday guest in the community.

al Schweitzer St Youie Casner Schweitzer

Paroled man 15 still at large after escape

Halford Johnson, 28, incarcerated at Indiana Reformatory Jeffersonville, on temporary parole, is missing after escaping from his grandmother's home. He previously confessed burglaries in Louisville and bank robberies in Peroni and Spiceland, Delaware County, and was taken to Muncie for investigation.

Halford Johnson Indiana Muncie Thoexss Hiatt Elizabeth Templin

Amendment proposed to abolish state tax exemptions

Washington December 28 a resolution introduced by Representative McFadden to amend the constitution to abolish federal tax exemptions for all states and municipalities and salaries of officials and to grant the federal government power to tax all incomes regardless of source.

Washington The House Representig McFadden

Funeral for Harold Barrett Held at First Presbyterian

Funeral services for Harold Barrett who died at home on Silver Hills were conducted at the First Presbyterian Church in New Albany at 2 PM with Rev. Walter T. Pearcey officiating. Interment followed in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Barrett died on the 27th anniversary of his marriage.

Harold Barrett By PS Silver Hills First Presbyterian Church New Albany Waler T. Pearccey Walnut Ridge Cemetery Mr. Barrett

Black ribbon watch fob found at Cohen's Shoe Store

Reward is offered for return of a black ribbon watch fob with harm of Jr 0.U.A.M. on both sides. Item was left at Francis Sher Road Cohen's Shoe Store. Advertisement dates listed as 28 29 36.

Harm of U.A.M Francis Sherrd Cohen's Adv

Comedienne Elsie Fay Weds Samuel Armstrong Enner

Hoboken to San Jose era star Elsie Fay marries Samuel Armstrong Enner a Pittsburgher in a recent ceremony. Fay cites age of 35 in confirming marriage while recalling her hit song The Belle of Avenue A.

Elsie Fay Avenue A Hoboken San Jose Samuel Armstrong

Unwelcome Guests Leprosy Case Shocks Washington

Charles H. Young and Williard Centilivie, two lepers from other states, are confined in quarantine in the District of Columbia at public expense. They cannot be elected from the capital and must spend their lives under health authorities' watch.

Charles H. Young Williard Centilivie Washington District of Columbia

Welsh gingers under St. Luke's dream offer

The notice invites readers to a St. Luke's event by the Welsh gingers on December 28 at the Dream theater. Admission is 50 cents with reserved seats 25 cents extra. Adg. 54 D 22.

St. Luke's Brotherhood the Dream

Mondell Heads To Marion For Talks With Harding

Representative Frank Mondell Republican House leader will travel to Marion to confer with President elect Harding on extending pending legislative matters. Senator McCumber warned that Army and Navy appropriations should be reduced and advised Harding not fear a clash with Japan.

Star Marion Frank Mondell Republican House Washington Torhis City Harding Congress McCumber Senate Finance Committee Japan

Stamper Family Christmas Reunion At Stam Home

A family reunion occurred on Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stamper. Relatives including Mr. and Mrs. James Stickner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beutel, Mr. and Mrs. Obe Stamper, Mrs. Anna Stamper, Mr. James Stamper, Mrs. Freda Stamper and two children Miss Alberta Stamper and Miss Evelyn Beutel enjoyed hospitality.

Albert Stamper James Stick Henry Beutel Obe Stamper Anna Stamper James Stamper Freda Stamper Alberta Stamper Evelyn Beutel

Notice to Non Residents in Quiet Title Suit

The Clark Circuit Court of Jeffersonville Indiana issues notice in the 1921 suit Robert Gleason vs Rachel Jones and unknown heirs and trustees. Non residents are named necessary parties to quiet title and must appear in the Clark Circuit Court, Jeffersonville, by term February.

Indiana Clark County Clark Robert Gleason Rachel Jones Rachel Elme Frank Rache Jones Widner Jones Thomas M. Jones Thomas M.jones NOTWE Jeffersonville

Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce Meet on Ferry Service

The Rotary Club joins the Chamber of Commerce for a mass meeting at their rooms this evening to discuss the proposed new ferry service for Jeffersonville. Public attendance is urged as cooperation from merchants and residents may ensure timely action and avoid future delays.

Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Champer of Commerce H.D. Sanders Si Lours Chamber‘of Commerce Jeffersonville

Swartz Family Hosts Christmas Dinner in Louisville

Mr and Mrs A A Swartz entertained Christmas at a family dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs LE Zimmer and son Allen, Mr and Mrs Walter Swartz and daughter Dorothy, Mr and Mrs James Clarke, Mr and Mrs W Clarke and Mr and Mrs Wm F Clarke Jr of Louisville.

A.A. Swartz LE. Zimmer Allen Walter Swartzz Dorothy Swartz James Clarke W Clarke Wm. F Clarke Jr Louisville

Fragmented Transcription on Pischtoriat Hypothesis and Civvy Exam

A garbled passage presents a Pischtoriat hypothesis and a mock dialogue among speakers. The native mentions government stocking something with rout, a 190k figure appears, and a scrambled line hints at a civil examination requirement for passing a civics test before employment.

Local Visitors Return to Chicago After Weekend Stay

Mr. John Enlow and his friend Mr. Ramond Nicholson spent the weekend with Mr. Enlow’s parents and have now returned to Chicago.

John Enlow Ramond Nicholson Mr. Enlow Chicago

Court notice summons response deadline February 22 1921

On the 22nd day of February 1921 any answer or demur to said complaint must be filed or heard in their absence. Witness my name and the seal of the court affixed at Jeffersonville December 18 1920. Charles K Zeilman Clerk Adv 146 December 21 28 January 4.

Jeffersonville

Dinevor Welsh Concert at Dream Theatre Tonight

A concert by the Dinevor Welsh Concert Company, under St Luke's Brotherhood auspices, promises strong entertainment in the Dream Theatre. The program includes tenor, soprano, baritone solos, piano pieces, quartettes from Rigoletto, and readings by Genevieve Andrews, Jeanette Christine, and John George Puett, with works by Davies, Jones, and others.

Dinevor Welsh Dream Theatre Fouid St. Lukes Brotherhood D. Owen Jones Genevieve Andrews John George Jeanette Christine Ben Davis Courier Carolaomi Faust Miss Christine Messers Davies George Ber Davies Flanders Tucia

Rooms for Rent at 807 East Cour Ave

Advertisement listing rooms for rent at 807 East Cour Avenue with telephone contact 1533. Classified ad dated December 25 28 27.

East Cour Ave

Candy and Gift Baskets at the Chocolate Shop

The Chocolate Shop at 4144 Spring Street markets Fancy Baskets and Laquer Jewel Cases filled with highest grade candy. Includes gloves, handkerchief baskets and other special rifts to be doubly appreciated by shoppers.

Spring Street

Howell Family Visiting Pear Street Relative in Pear Street

Mr and Mrs John Howell and daughter Lucille of Dayton One guesting with his mother Mrs C W Blanche on Pear Street visiting from Dayton One.

John Howell Lucille Dayton C.W. Blanche Pear St

Cincinnati and Latonia Couples Visit Ballweber Home

Mr and Mrs B F Ballweber of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs HB Bosse of Latonia Kentucky are holiday guests of Mr and Mrs EJ Ballweber.

B.F. Ballweber Cincinnati HB. Bosse Latonia, Ky EJ. Ballweber

The Electric Shop and The Meeting Shop Offer Electric Goods

The Electric Shop advertises a wide range of electrical appliances and supplies. It promotes electric washing machines safety items and lighting solutions, claiming complete service for all electrical needs.

Electate Che

Pole Fall Injures Indiana Bell Lineman on Brow Avenue

James Snider a 43 year old lineman for Indiana Bell fell with a utility pole on Brow Avenue near Howard Park while cutting thin wire. The pole snapped at the base carrying him to the ground injuring his hip and torso. he was taken to Norton Memorial Infirmary. Snider formerly served with the Jeffersonville Fire Department and lives with his parents on West Front Street in Ohio Falls.

James Snider Indiana Bell Telephone Company Brow Avenue Howard Park Snider Lonisville Snider Jeffersonville Fire

Fiume near the end as Giolitti plans occupation

London reports Premier Giolitti stating Fiume will be occupied tonight or tomorrow morning with telegrams citing Rome despatches. Claims Italy believes Regula troops have taken the city and notes General D Annunzio was wounded by a naval shell fragment hitting his headquarters.

London Giolitt Fiume Rome Regula D’ Fiume

Local visitors return home after weekend with relatives

Mr and Mrs Manton Garr and Mr and Mrs Carr hosted guests from Indianapolis over the weekend. The visitors have returned home, ending a brief stay with local family.

Local Family Welcomes Infant Jane Beatrice

The morning in Indianapolis follows a visit to Elizabeth Russell and Jeff prior to which Mr and Mrs Frank Ruégseft and Mr and Mrs Ward Goods anticipate the arrival of a baby girl named Jane Beatrice.

Elizabeth Russell Indianapolis Jane Frank Ruégseft Ward Jane Beatrice

Muton Memorial Club Event At Sunda Night

The KLUB KALERDAR presents the Che Muton Memorial program tonight with entertainment by The Welsh Concert Co and The Py Kattes. Mrs J F Miller and Mrs Otto Kaller join The Rainbow Club for a dance at Castle Hall under St Luke's Brotherhood auspices.

Che’ Muton Sunda Nota Bene J. F. Miller Will de the Dream St. Luke's Brotherhood Py Kattes Otto Kaller Dance & Castle

Calument Club Reorganizes Meeting With Mrs Roy Martin

The Calument Club holds a rema1 meeting with Mrs Roy Martin this afternoon. Memorial Epworth Leagues plan a social at Mrs Ruth Ogden's home tonight. St Luke's Missionary Society meets with Mrs Carl Gallerne to get details.

Roy Martin Ofton Epworth Ruth Ogden St. Luke's Missionary Society Carl Gallerine

Presbyterian Morton Memorial Aid Society Meeting

The Presbyterian Morton Memorial Aid Society holds an afternoon meeting while the Boy Scouts of Wall Street Church and the D of R Lodge meet at Pfau Hall tonight.

Presbyterian and Morton Memorial Boy Scouts of Wall Street D. of ‘R. Lodge Pfau

Night Meeting and Social Gather at Local Churches

Watch night gathering held at Morton Memorial and Church St. Lukes Brotherhoods plus Catholic Men’s Federation held a social at St. Augustine’s Andae ium.

Morton Memorial St. Lukes

Sunrise Prayer and Praise Service at Park Church

The Rev J T Scull and Mrs Scull will host a Saturday reception at Park Church with sessions from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM.

Park Church J.T Scull Scull

Hageas corpus hearing in murder case to proceed

Mrs. Margaret Boyd widow of Francis M. Boyd, slain husband in Clark County, faces a habeas corpus hearing in the Clark Circuit Court. Trives Wiley Miksell seeks bond on the murder charge as Sheriff Henry Dugan orders Mrs. Boyd to appear. Coroner Froman M. Costs and others testified that Miksell fired a shotgun after Boyd’s death.

Margaret Boyd Francis M. Boyd He Clark Trives Wiley Henry Shenherd Senherd Miksell Boyd

Mayflower Fires on Presidential Yacht in Washington

Fire on the Presidential yacht Mayflower was quickly extinguished by sailors and Navy Yard firemen. Significant damage was noted but repair is considered readily achievable.

Washington Navy Yard

Tri Kappa Christmas Party Details and Attendees

Tri Kappa held a Christmas party with decorations in black and white the club colors. Grace Lindley led a gift draw with numbers matching gifts and a two course luncheon followed by games. Attendees included Ervie Amy Margaret Poindex Bertha Mary Elrod Dorothy Wilson Katherine Baird Mareets Mary Katherine Lois Benon Eugenia Glassbrenner Lora Tagegart Jeannie Tagegart Letitia Perryuretta Bamber May Veasey Faith Eberts Mrs Hope Haas and Mrs Chester Wilcoxson Trace Lindley.

Tri Kappa Grace Lindley Ervie Amy Margaret Poindex Bertha Mary Elrod Dorothy Wilson Katherine Baird

Pfau Hosts Christmas Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs A C Pfau entertain guests at a Christmas dinner including Mr and Mrs W A Ruby, Miss Ruth Ruby, Mary Frances Ruby, Wallace Ruby, Mr and Mrs J W Denhard and sons Wallace and Howard, Mr and Mrs Howard Yale and Mrs W R Howard of Louisville.

A.C. Pfau W. A. Ruby Ruth Ruby Mary Francs Wallace Ruby

Real Estate Ads for City and Farm Property

Geots Bros and Gill advertise city and farm property in Indiana and Kentucky. They claim strong money making potential and urge investors to act now. The ad highlights both rural and urban parcels as profitable opportunities.

Geots Bros. & Gill Grinity State Bank Indiana Kentucky Farmaor Eity

Mr Graham Frank Returns To Chicago After Visit

Mr Graham Frank spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs H M Frank and has returned to Chicago.

Graham Frank Mrs H.M. Frank Chicago

Sook Snook guests return home after holiday visit

Mr and Mrs Marion Sook Miss Katherine Snook and Mr Edgar Snook were holiday guests of Mrs Thickston and family and have returned home.

Marion Sook Katherine Snook Edgar Snook

Incomplete Card Note from Mrs Hollett Recounts November Event

Fragmentary card from Mrs G T Hollett mentions November and a location in Pennsylvania with a reference to a sale or position. Reading is uncertain. No clear names or outcomes are established.

G. T. Hollett Winches Oe

Christmas Club Forms at Gark County Bank

A Christmas Club is forming at Gark County State Bank inviting all customers. The notice encourages participation and hints at a sizable year end sum of money opportunity for savers, with a welcoming call to Ady 48 F and others.

Gark County State Bank Ady

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Ecks VS Macken MR Barrest Mondell House of Representatives Stamper Family Reunion Chamber OF Commerage Meet Sprimen Charles K.zeilman ST Lukes Brotherhood DREAM Bell Telephone Parcle Poindexter Orleans Bicknell Princeton Franna Work Tarence Flynn Flynn Klub Kalerdar Fridax Tri-Kappa Xmas Party
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