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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1921

Page

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Lawyers Begin Their Arguments in Mikesell Murder Trial

Court heard extensive testimony as defense and state lawyers argued self defense and motive. Witnesses described a knife threat, prior reports, and alleged attempts to detain Mikesell before he fired twice on October 20, 2020. The case proceeding toward jury deliberation this afternoon.

Tia Lobbee Warners Tase Bove Mikesell Janes M. Bovd Alog Marguerite Boyd Bev Bev, Oier Waitess For the Prosecutia Hea Were, Series ER. Bomern Vernen Harris Er Tayier Bo Barnes James An Harvey Mr Barnes Mike Charity Wa John Coartes David Camp Charles Long Carl Kine Claree Capnse Ealy Boterff Sweeney Warder Phipp McBride

Local High School Faces Undefeated Cadets In Big Battle

Local High School, unbeaten this season, meets the Araolia Cadets in a highly anticipated basketball clash. Three hundred extra seats were added for the banner event with 412 ushers handling a capacity crowd. Hughes returns from business trip and will play, boosting the Elks who hope for a win. Game set for 8 15 with doors opening at 7 30.

Arolia Hwigh School Elks Mrmour Hooagh Fielder Obey Ineals Hughes Coard Dean

Mrs. Melville Elected Presbyterian Delegate at Northern Meeting

Mrs. Thomas P. Melville was elected a delegate from the Presbyterian church during the Presbyterial missionary meeting held at Northern on March 31 and April 1. The event brought together church leaders and delegates to discuss missionary work.

Thomas P. Melville Northern

U S Protest Over Yap Mandate To Japan

The United States faults an Allied proposal on Yap Island noting the island is a key cable node and should not be ceded to Japan without U S input. The note asserts Yap was never included in any mandate and asks the League Council to reopen or reconsider the issue.

United States Osers Ff Yap Japan America Yap Pacific Islands League Council

L. & N. Versus Knights At Curmory This Saturday

A double feature at the curmory on Saturday evening pits L. N. against the Knights in a hot casket battle. The second game matches the Knights of P. Pages with the Belknap team of Louisville. Admission is 25 cents.

Kk. of P. Pages Belknap Louisville

Daylight Lodge to Initiate Class at Masonic Hall Saturday

Clark Lodge No 46 will initiate a class of F C into the degree of M M at 2 PM Saturday at the Masonic Hall. Almeneon will be served during recess. All Clark county and New Albany lodges invited. Last night the lodge initiated three prominent men in the M M degree.

Masonic Hall Clark Lodge F.C M. M. Almeneon Clark County New Albany

Washington Idea Carried Out at Priscilla Club Meeting

Mrs George Knobloch hosted the Priscilla club Thursday afternoon as Washington idea decorations and refreshments were arranged. Officers elected: Mrs Webster Tichenor president and Mrs Robert Crandell secretary treasurer. Members present included Mrs Yester Qeden Williams Rainey Rottorff Roederer Craneell Prinz Tichenor Russ Garrett and host Mrs Knobloch. Mrs Chas Jackson was a guest.

George Knobloch Priscilla Club Tit Washington Webster T’chenor Robert Crandell Freasurer Club Mosdames George Yester George Qeden Ches. Williams Jeff Rainey Homer Rottorff John Roederer Robert Craneéell William Pri

Evangelist Appeals to Youth at Presbyterian Revival

The second evening of the Presbyterian protracted meeting drew a large crowd as Rev. O T L Black preached on Peter's denial, stressing repentance and dedication to church work. Fred Boller led lively hymn singing while women formed the majority of attendees and questions arose about men's participation in religious life.

O. TL. Black Peter Hig Erte Soeta Free Church Fred Boller

Mrs Gleason Isill at 336 Indian Avenue to St Edward Hospital

Mrs. Robert Gleason at 336 Indian Avenue is very ill with gall stones and will be moved to St. Edward Hospital as soon as she can be transported.

Robert Gleason Indian Avenue St. Edward Hospital

Louisville Epworth Teague banquet celebrates smiles

About 200 leaguers attended the Louisville District Epworth Teague banquet at the Henry Waterson. Miss Anna Laurie Perry gave the toast on Smiles and the song Smiles concluded the toasts. Rev. WT Munday led the stunts with a splendid program and Thomason sisters provided music. Attendees from this city included Rev. W. S. Munday and Misses Helen Brightwell Anna Laurie Perry and Virginia Bellis.

Louisville Henry Watterson Anna Laurie Perry WT. Munday Thomason W. S. Munday Helen Brightwell Virginia Bellis

D. of R. Meet Hosts All Day Sawing Event

The PD of R held an all day sawing event with Mrs Roxie Mitchell of Fast Manic street. Members present include Terresse Long Julia Mahaffey Emma Hueckleberry Cora Sweeney Trene Mohr Cecil Mitchell Tenise Kaolin Capitela Bowman Elizahbeth Hogene Magia Stout Jienisa Parsley Roxie Mitchel. Visitors included Mary A Williams Ida Kilfoil and Margaretta Nickles.

PD. of Roxie Mitchell

County Leaders Are Selected

Clark County forms an advisory board to represent the Salvation Army in its 1924 Service Program. The board will study poverty unemployment juvenile delinquency illegitimacy missing friends and other local concerns and report to Indianapolis for action. George H. Coleman chairs the Clark County group with W H Lang as vice chair and Herbert Taska as secretary. Other members include Jas Sweeney George R Clark Co Hunt Homer Frank Feldineg Wilson Don Walker and Dr. David Cohen.

Mark Ounts Indiana Salvation Army Icark County Ftoctivyne of Is Vicinity Savation Army Indianapolis Clark County Advisory Board George H. Coleman Field Representa‘ve W. H “Ang Herbert Taska H. Moser T He Clark County Jas. Sweeney George R. Clark Hunt Homer Frank Feldineg Wilson Don Walker David Cohen

Saint Anthony’s School Defeats Departmental in Hard Fought Game

Saint Anthony’s School of Jeffersonville beat Departmental School 7 to 5 on February 23, 1921. Ryan starred for Saint Anthony’s with strong guard play by McDonough and a tight first half that ended 5-3.

Saint Anthony’s School Jeffersonville Departmental A. SS. Ryan McDonough St. A. S Ryan Acs Morris Kempf McGreggor Sedler McGreggor Braun Rogers McDonough Winters Poe Eveee

Dinner Guests at Park Pace Home Informal Gathering

Mrs. William Woodruff hosted a dinner Wednesday evening at Park Pace Port Fulton. Guests included Misses Katherine Crum Edna Crum Christina Crum Elsie Smith Nina Smith Daisy Yarder and Mr Bearl Crum of Anderson Ind, Mr and Mrs Clifford Smith Mr and Mrs William Woodruff and Richard Woodruff.

William Woodruff Park Pace Port Fulton Katherine Edna Christina Crum Elsie Nina Smith Daisy Yarder Bearl Crum Anderson, Ind Clifford Smith Willam Woodruff Richard Woodruff

Triple elopement shocks Atlantic City family

William M. Chase of Atlantic City and his two daughters Edith and Evelyn wed within 24 hours after each announced marriage to separate partners. None knew the others plans and the three acts appeared in a single day, leaving the family stunned by the simultaneous weddings.

William M. Chase Atlantic City N. J New York City Edith Evelyn

Milk Lunch A Success In Local Schools

The milk lunch program in area schools runs smoothly with mothers and teachers volunteering daily from 3 to 5. Chestnut Street serves about 300 bottles per day, Spring Hill 150, and Rose Hill 183, with several hesitant children now requesting milk.

Chestnut Stree Spring Hill Rose Hill

Revival Beginnings At Park M E Church Tonight

Revival meetings start tonight at Park M E Church with the choir and helpers organized for ongoing services. Rev. L D Youngblood will conduct morning and evening services, and starting Monday night he will be assisted by Rev. W H Todd from Cadell Tabernacle Louisville. Everybody welcome.

Park M. E. Church L. D. Youngblood W. H. Todd Cadell Tabernacle Louisville

Why They Parted Healing with Mayr's Wonderful Remedy

An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for right side pain, catarrhal mucus, sour stomach and dyspepsia. It claims immediate relief after one dose, including potential prevention of appendicitis, and offers money back if not convinced. Sold by Ben Doolitts and druggists.

Mayr Ben Doolitts

Mr Leo Gardener and Mrs Thomas Melville Visit Mrs Lutz

Mr. Leo Gardener of Indianapolis and Mrs. Thomas Melville of the city were guests Wednesday of Mrs. John Lutz on the Middle Road.

Leo Gardener Indianapoli Thomas Melville He City Ohn Lutz Middle Road

Cavea Meeting of Clark Lodge No 40 F and A M

Clark Lode No 40 Free and Accepted Masons holds a stated gathering Saturday with afternoon and evening sessions on February 26 19. The M M degree work begins at a set time. Alfred Schwaninger is the Worshipful Master with advancement noted for February 25 26.

Clark Lode No A. M Alfred Schwaninger W. M Adv

Education official to examine teachers for licenses

Mrs. FE. Olcott of the State Board of Education will visit tomorrow to examine teachers for professional licenses. Mrs. Olcott previously taught in the city school, and so did her husband.

FE. FE. Olcott State Board of Education

Wild man and family found in isolated Mississippi cabin

Albert Parsons known as the wild man of the Leaf River bottoms, his claimed wife and a naked baby girl were found after high water drove them from their shack. Authorities doubt the child is theirs, while Parsons claims he captured a horse and farmed with roots and game. The trio is sent to Ellisville poorhouse as a private, lake‑ring region isolates them.

Lux Miss Albert Parsons Leaf River Parsons Ellisvile, Miss

Deaths of railroad foremen linked to indigestion attack

News from Indiana reports the death of Joan Culp a former yardmaster for the Pennsylvania and Big Four lines in Indianapolis after a sudden indigestion attack at his home. A second death from Selumbus involved Thomas Plunket long associated with the Indianapolis Revmour section of the Pennsylvania.

Joan Culp The Pennsylvania Big Four Indianapoli S, d Sd Selumbus Thomas Plunket Henryville Indianapolis

Finley Dunlevy Returns From Tadawanclis Training

Finley Dunlevy travels back from Tadawanclis after receiving instruction in victrola machinery and related technical work.

Finley Dunlevy Tadawanclis

Railroad Rates Increase Across Indiana and Nearby States

Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a 40 percent rise in passenger rail fares nationwide with Indiana mirroring the change. Rates to Indianapolis jump to 4.25, Evansville to Cincinnati or Louisville rise, and per mile cost climbs from 3 to 6 cents. Local agents report widespread confusion as travelers adjust to the new schedule while interstate routes keep inter-state pricing.

Indiana Buen Indianapolis Pennsylvania Railroad Evansville Stymour Baltmore & Ohio Madison Vincennes Stare Tase Seine Louisville Olina Kentucky Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States Indiana Public Service Commission

Wanted Two At Carpenters Tony 271 Walnut Street Adv

Ad seeks two carpenters named Tony at 271 Walnut Street with advertisement number 23. It lists a workplace location and a target trade, implying staffing needs and a call for applicants.

Carpenters Tony Walnut Street

Ford truck for sale at Mechanic Street address

For sale Ford truck may be viewed at 322 Mechanic St. Call 12% for details. Ad runs from February 15 to 22.

Mechanic St

Lost on Chestnut Street Eyewear and Fountain Pen

A back theater spectacle case with heavy rimmed glasses and a fountain pen was lost on Chestnut street between Spring and Watt. Finder should return to this office. Adv 23 24 25.

Chestnut Street Spring Watt Adv

Mrs. Tutz Hosts Sister-in-law at West Market Street Home

Mrs. John Tutz hosted her sister-in-law Mrs. Arthur Wilson yesterday at her West Market street residence, gathering family and friends.

John Tutz Arthur Wilson West Market Street

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John M’hugh John McHugh Lechanics and Metals National Bank New York New Foreign Tradenance Corporation Dictors Knights Washington Presbyterian Church Banquet A. Success D. OF R. Meet Basket Ball Grover C. Todd Lone Loran Neekens Camp Mesdames Loran Neekens Grover Todd E Eeanor Lovelace Helen C. Gath Louisville, Ky Wiley Realizatio County Poworhouse Hirai Steaca
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