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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1920

Page

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Ruling In Favor Of Banks Over Tax Surplus Case

Emory B. Sellers in Yipppecanoe County Superior Court ruled that county officials cannot place savings bank surpluses on tax duplicates. Lafayette Savings Bank challenged state board orders seeking to tax 8255 900 and won a perpetual injunction. Bank to recover costs as test case cautions banks statewide.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Emory B. Sellers Montecello Yippecanoe County Lafayette Lafayette Savings Bank John €. Doyle A.M. Sueese State Board of Tax Spoeps Sellems

Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers by County Treasurer

Delinquent taxpayers will be canvassed mid January to collect owed taxes. Those who settle at the treasurer’s office beforehand avoid extra costs and an unpleasant duty. James E. Gray County Treasurer. unt Jan 14-20.

James E. Gray

Federal music bureau and national conservatories urged

The National Federation of Music Clubs urged creating a Federal bureau of music and a system of national conservatories in a report presented to the Music Teachers' National Association in Philadelphia. Mrs. FY AD Seiberling, president, said World War I showed music was for all mankind, not just the divinely gifted.

Philadelphia Federal Bureau of Music National Federation of Music Clubs Music Teachers’ National Association FY AD Seiberling Akron Federation

No clear readable headline from damaged OCR text

Damaged OCR excerpt references policing and social issues but is largely incomprehensible with many garbled phrases. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or events are extractable for a solid summary.

Thief Steals 60 Gallons Wood Alcohol in Kansas City

State officials disclose the theft of 60 gallons of wood alcohol from a basement storage site in Kansas City Kansas. The stolen poison was part of a seizure from a campaign against illicit whiskey production.

Kansas City

Machinist Seeks Divorce in Clark Circuit Court

George A Shelton files for divorce from Monta M Shelton in Clark Circuit Court alleging Cruel treatment. They married at Mound City on December 6 and separated on July 3, 2149. He is a machinist. Defendant reportedly resides in Cairo, Illinois.

Jeffersonville George A Shelton Clark Monta M. Shelton Moundlity Citareed Shelton Cairo

Notice to stockholders Citizens Trust Company meeting

Shareholders of Citizens Trust Company of Jeffersonville Indiana are advised to attend a meeting at the trust office on Tuesday January 13 1920 between 10 a.m. and noon to elect nine directors for the coming year and until their successors are chosen. Secretary J D Driscoll signs the notice.

Citizens Trust Company Jeffersonville Indiana Trust Company

Farewell to the Old and Welcome the New Ringing in the Leap Year

The year opens with a sobering greeting and notes the absence of Tom and Jerry as celebrations shift. Fireworks are down from past years while whistles, bells, and church services mark the transition. The scene recalls the familiar festive spirit amid broader responsibilities.

Tom Jerry

Old Ladies Home Board Set For Tomorrow Meeting

The regular meeting of the Old Ladies Home board of directors will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30.

OLD Ladies Home Board The Old Ladies Home

Schools Resume Monday After Holidays Vacation

Public schools will reopen next Monday morning after nearly two weeks off for the holidays. Promotion for the half year is expected around February 4 as usual.

Deputies Named by New County Official

Sheriff Henry Dugan announced the appointments for outlying districts. John Allen of Carr township Barney Egan of Charlestown and Mr Charles Pennett of Bethlehem were named deputies. Preston West of Charlestown was sworn in as chief deputy.

Henry Dugan Oohn Allen Carr Township Barney Egan Charlestown Charles Pennett Bethehem Preston

Married December 22 Unveiled for Edward Kleespiel and Dora Gazzolo

Friends of Edward A. Kleespiel foreman carpenter at the Government Depot learned he married December 22 to Dora Gazzolo of Louisville. The ceremony occurred quietly in Louisville with Rev. OBevan. The couple planned a wedding trip to Cincinnati for a week to ten days and will reside in Louisville.

Edward A. Kleespiel Government Depot Dora Gazzolo Louisville Obevan Miaurt Kieespies Dora Adamo

Clark Lodge Meeting Tonight at 7:30

Clark Lodge No. 46 F and A M will meet at 7 30 this evening with work in the E A. Allen Clarke W M Perrin Myers Sec.

Allen Clarke W. M. Perrin Myers Sec

Objection Filed To Probating Phips Will In Clark Circuit

The first 1920 Clark Circuit case challenges probate of Daniel W. Phips will by daughter Mrs. Clara Weidner. Claims include lack of testament capacity unduly influenced execution and invalidity. Will proposed bequests real estate to Isaac and Harry Phipps and Mrs Weidner among others.

Clark Clara Weidner Daniel W. Phips August Mérkel Nellin B. Pearey Phips Weidner Isaac G. Phipps National Avenue Claysbure Harry W. Phipps Maplewood Claysburf Woodmen of America Andrew Shipps West Street

Banks Attest Show Prosperity In Jeffersonville Banks

Barometers of business report Jeffersonville banks as thriving in the year just ended. Clark County State Bank notes a 19 percent resource gain from 247083.07 to 542878.92 and a surplus fund of 25 percent of net earnings plus 2000 undivided profits.

Jeffersonville Clark County State Bank

Quek Daughter to Wed Tufts in New Albany Home

Announcement states Miss Carrig Quick and Frank B. Tufts of New Albany will marry tonight at the bride's parents home and then depart for New York to establish their future residence.

Miz William Quek Miss Carrig Quick Frank B. Tufts New Albany Marriek New York

Indiana Hollowware Company Dissolution Recorded

A certificate filed with the county recorder shows the Indiana Hollowware Company, formerly contractors at the Indiana Reformatory, has filed its final notice of dissolution.

Wo. A. Roach J. H. Melvinsey Indiana Holowware Company Indiana Reformatory

Miss Clara Hoff Entertains at Weems Avenue Home

Miss Clara Hall entertained at her home on 207 Weems avenue. Dancing was a feature of the enjoyable evening. A salted lunch was served.

Clara Hall Weems Avenue

Polish for silver and baths from kerosene and whiting

A short note describes a home polish using kerosene and whiting to shine silver, skin surfaces, and bathtubs. It suggests a simple polishing mixture for domestic cleaning tasks.

Chocolate makers win $217,000 judgment in Hartford

Stollwerck Bros. & Co. of Stamford secured a $217,000 judgment in federal court against the alien property custodian after a consented disposition. The case claimed Stollwerck was not alien owned and sought about $94,000 for goods furnished to Gebruder Stollwerck of Cologne, Germany, with assets taken over by the alien property custodian.

Hartford United States Garvin Stollwerck Bros. & Co Stamford Stollwerck Bros. Silo Gebruder-Stollwerck Cologn Germany Cologne Coloan

Reversed English proverb reflections on belief and marriage

The passage presents paradoxes about belief and selling, marriage, and love. It argues we can trust in what we sell by seeing it, warns that love proves only after marriage, and notes men seek wealth while aiming to owe the world. It ends with a tongue in cheek line about desires of men and women.

Quips on Domestic Life and Ambition

A collection of ironic witticisms on happiness marriage income and social norms. The sayings contrast steady income with a restless life and note how appearances mask underlying tensions in domestic and public spheres. Each line delivers a standalone observation about human behavior.

Realty Deals Move Land to Names in Bethlehem Township

William T. Woodward and Hattie Woodward conveyed acres in Bethlehem Township to Henry M. Woodsward and Louise Woodward for 6040 dollars. Nellie Braith formerly striker conveyed 29 acres of land to John W. Pearcey of Henry County for 21900 dollars per surveys 13 and 152 of the Illinois grant.

William T. Woodward Hattie Woodward Henry M. Woodsward Louise Woodward Bethlehem Township Nellie Braith Stricker John W. Pearcey Henry County

Election laws questioned in Michigan demurrer

Grand Rapids Michigan December measures question the constitutionality of federal election laws in a demurrer challenging an indictment against senators Theuman H Nesberry and thirty four others represented by Martin W Littleton The demurrer claims most counts do not state offenses against the United States and that Congress lacked authority to make such acts crimes The hearing before U S District Judge C W Sessions is set for January 5 to seek dismissal of charges and defend Michigan voters power to govern their own elections.

Grand Rapids Mich United States Theuman H Nesvberry Martin W. Littleton U.S C. W. Sessions Congress of the Unitedd States Michigan

Power shut off during pole change near Bes Four Bridge

Utilities halted work today as pole changing and high voltage wire crossing Bes Four Bridge required a safety shutdown. Car Works and related mechanical departments paused to ensure worker safety while electric power was installed to support anticipated rail traffic and transformer installation at five plants.

Studie Tie Car Tin Bes Bo”Ylock Tie Paw Severin WIPP

Engagement announced at Waledi party for Miss Monetta

Guests from two classes attended a Waledi party for Miss Monetta. The evening featured tasteful decorations in green and white, card games, and dancing. Mr and Mrs Same announced her engagement during refreshments.

Bac Monetta Same Lossess Fess

Raybolt Rowlett Audits Wed Quietly on New Year's Day

Rayboll an operator in the uniform branch of the government Depot and George S Rowlett a painting contractor were quietly married on New Year's by Rev Dr A Winter. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Fredsteus hach and will reside at 12 Ohio avenue.

Rayboll Oovernment Depot George S. Rowlett A Winter Mer Fredsteushach Fl2 Ohi Avenue

Cain Arrives From Detroit to Visit Parents on Uttea Pike

William E. Cain arrives from Detroit to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Peter Cain on the Uttea Pike.

William E. Cain Detroit Mrs Peter Cain Uttea Pike

Wanted salesmen county and district managers

Advertisement seeking salesmen and district managers to sell a pocket check protector. Claims easy $100 weekly earnings with small working capital. No strong dates, places, or organizations beyond Terre Haute Indiana.

J. D. Foster & Co Rea Terre Haute Indiana

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