Records Show 50 Percent Rise in Clark County Instruments in 1919
The office of County Recorder James H. McKinley reports about 2650 deeds mortgages and other instruments recorded in 1919, a 50 percent jump from the prior year. Mortgages releases and related filings contributed to the surge with many entries exceeding large monetary values and frequent weekly filings.
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Clark County
TH McKinley
Shaws
Jeffersonville and
Clark Comney
Seresalin
Mpolcah
George W Stoner Files Final Audit of December Fees
George W Stoner filed his last monthly report detailing December fees collected totaling 31.35 for transfers 19.60 for approvals and filings 16.00 for serious fund emergencies and 2.75 in miscellaneous items.
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George W Stoner
Serioul Fund Emerfenges Aia
Pocket Check Protector sales job ad in Indiana
Wanted salesmen county and district managers to sell our Pocket Check Protector. Experience essential but not necessary. Earn up to 100 dollars per week with small working capital. Write J. D. Foster & Co. Room 416 Rea Bldg Terre Haute Indiana for details. Act 12 13 20 27 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Foster & Co
Terre Haute
Indiana
Lower Prices Promised by Jeffersonville Grocers
Grocers and wholesale dealers in Jeffersonville report surplus stock reductions and tepid price drops for edibles. Tomatoes cited as falling and one dozen yolk vans offered near one cent per dozen, with retailers aiming for about five cents each, while sugar and other items show varied pricing across retailers.
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Jeffersonville
Witchesalers
Susaro
Rowracer
Sear
Judge Cox Rules State Tax Board Lacks Authority
In Jackson County Circuit Court Judge James A. Cox rules the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners cannot assess earnings or perform horizontal increases under the new tax law. He delays judgment until term end, noting pending appellate decisions and signaling broader impact on local corporations including Bush Milling Company and Blish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax Commissioners
James A. Cox
Jackson County
Cox
Indiana Holowware Company
Secretary of State
Indianapolis Star
Seymour
Ind
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners
James A.cox
Geo. H. Anderson
State Tax Board
Bush Milling Company
Blish
Indiana
Appellate Court of
Marion County
Martin Diepenhoven Files New Bond to Qualify as Administrator
Martin Diepenhoven filed a new bond for 1000 dollars in Cir cus Clerk Henesti E Jacobs office to qualify as administrator of Christina Depenihoven estate. Sureties listed are Charles Nachand Robt Ih Wilson and John Gienger. A former surety Frank L Fordyce sought release from Diepenhoven bond and was sustained. Diepenhoven was ordered to file a new undertaking on January 2.
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Martin Diepenhoven
Henesti E. Jacobs
Christina Depenihoven
Charles Nachand
Robt. Ih. Wilson
John Gienger
Frank L. Fordyce
Diepenhoven
Diepenhoven Fien
Mrs Varater to Undergo Operation at Dearoness Hospital
Mrs Fred Varater of 807 E Coat Avenue is to submit to an operation at Dearoness Hospital in Louisville. The report notes the planned medical procedure and promotes the anticipated surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Varater
E. Coat Avenue
Dearoness Hospital
Louisville
New Washington Fair Association Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation filed in the Office of Recorder James H. McKinley establish the New Washington Fair Association to hold annual exhibitions in New Washington. Capital stock is 31000 in 1000 shares of 1 each with 20 incorporators each taking 50 shares. Directors for the year: John H Boyd Frank M Fisher Fred S Taylor James Pound Floyd Holloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Washington Fair Association
Ofice of County
James H. McKinley
New Washington
Frank Mosher
Floyd Holloway
Fred S. Taylor
Henry F. Schowe
John H. Boyd
James P. Long
Harry B. Huffstetter
James
Pound John S Wells
Carl Grahe
George Swengel
Albert F. Deppe
John Ross
Thomas R Stevens
Ira €. Fouts
Robert S. Taggart
Wm. D. Taylor
John M. Jiower
Edward B. Robinson
Robert Brisben
John H Boyd
Frank M. Fisher
Fred 8. Taylor
James €. Pound
Deed Filed Transferring 8 Acres to New Washington Fair
In Recorder McKiney’s office a deed from Ira Fouts and Pearl Fouts to the New Washington Fair Association conveys eight acres to be used as the fairground. The land had belonged to the old association and was sold to satisfy taxes to S. L. Adair Jr. on February 41 1899, with Fouts later becoming the purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder McKiney
Ira Fouts
Pearl Fouts
Washington
Old Association
Adair, Jr
Fouts
Census Of 1920 Starts And Community House Dedication
Enumerators under J Z Miller begin the 1920 census in Jeffersonville and Clare County with 24 workers mapping wards towns and townships. The Speeds community house at speeds cost about 25000 dollars and will serve workers families and the public with a yard athletic field and entertainment facilities under Louisville Cement Co. supervision and a nine member executive committee.
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J. Z. Miller
New Albany
Indiana
Jeffersonville
Clare County
Spiegel
Speeds
Louisville Cement Company
Handseame
Sellersburg
YS Moga
E Ro Gentey
Mt. Verenon
Y. M
Cement Company
Ary D. Baylor
Charles Weibel
Harry Regan
Ollie Stoner
Willian Miller
Elds
Wetbel
Quincy Bottorff
W. M. Cowley
Williams
Speed
Louisville Cement Co
David
Cook
Gentry
Plere
Householders Aid Census Enumerators Despite Public Skepticism
The assistance of residents to census enumerators is valuable since official population figures derive from the ten year census. Past experience shows many individuals especially foreigners distrust callers asking questions and fear potential taxation or legal troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Notice to Delinquent Taxpayers by County Treasurer
Notice states a house to house canvass will begin mid January to collect delinquent taxes unless settled at the treasurer's office beforehand. James E. Gray, County Treasurer, urges voluntary payment to avoid added costs. January 14-20.
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James E. Gray
Creamer and Miss Creapon Wed in Iowa Ceremony
Clarence N. Creamer of Sellersburg and Olive Creapon of Mason City Iowa married after meeting overseas while he served in the army. Creamer'sRed Cross nurse bride met him abroad and they plan to settle in Mason City.
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Clarence N. Creamer
Sellersburg
Olive Creapon
Mason City
Iowa
Creamer
Creapon
America
Red Cross
Appointed Deputy Sheriff Named for Railroad Work
A written appointment was filed with Circuit Clerk Ernest B. Jacobs by Sheriff Henry Dugan naming George England as a deputy. He is a patrolman for the Pittsburg Cincinnati Quivago St Louis railway, and the appointment is a renewal. His duties will be confined to railroad work.
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Ofice
Crcuit
Ernest EB. Jacobs
Henry Dugan
George England
Pittsburg
Cincinnati, Quivago
Inventory Filed for Christina Diepenhoven Estate
An inventory and aprisement of the personal property of the estate of Mrs Christina Diepenhoven was filed in the Circuit Clerk’s office by administrator Martin Diepenhoven. The oral valuation is $4,983.35, with $2,010 represented by goods and chattels.
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Charles Sorg
Harvey Lee Wilson
Christina Diepenhoven
Ernest E Jacobs
Martin Diepenhoven
All Records Broken as Louisville Divorces and Marriages Rise
Louisville records show 6510 marriages in 1919, up from 6232 in 1918, with 3255 licenses at $2 each totaling 6510. Circuit Clerk Ernest E. Jacobs earned 4,888.50 from certificates and deputies’ fees, while magistrates gained from elopements. Revenue exceeded Jacobs salary and funded court costs as soldiers and veterans wed.
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Ernest E. Jacobs
Jacobs
Interesting Wedding Of Jeffersonville Girl On New Year Night
Miss Caroline Quick and Mr. Frank Tutt were married last evening at the bride’s home on Spring Street Jeffersonville. Rev. D A Winter officiated with only immediate relatives present. The bride wore a peacock blue velvet dress and a bouquet of Ward roses and sweet peas. Attendants were Mrs C M Manuel and Edwin Quick. A reception followed and the couple left for New York to begin married life.
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Caroline Quick
Frank Tutt
New Albany
William Quick
Spring Street
St Luke's Reformed Church
C. M. Manuel
Anderson, Ind
Edwin Quick
Manuel
New York
OM. D
New Year’s Eve Reception at Front Street Home
Miss Helen Lan caster and Mr James Lancaster hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering at their Front Street home. Attendees included Miss Susie Beck Anna May Drake Ariminta Hunt Georgia Ferguson Magdaline Newkir k Alma Aubry Edna Richie Harriet Louise Siefried Mary Katherine Sweeney Mary Chapman Ann Mary Elizabeth Lancaster Helen Anna May Capehart Thelma Strief Lancaster and Messrs Theodore Wilcoxson George Beeson Sam Davis David Crandall Pearl Stewart Geo Buck Alvin Beck Marvin Rodgers Elton Utley Chas Foster Bud Don ehety and James Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Mr. James Lancaster
Front Street
Susie Beck
Anna ‘May Drake
Ariminta Hunt
Georgia Ferguson
Magdaline Newkirk
Alma Aubry
Edna Richie
Harriet Louise Siefried
Mary Katherine Sweeney
Mary Chapman
Ann Mary Elizabeth Lancaster
Helen Anna May Capehart
Thelma Strief
Lancaster
Theodore Wilcoxson
George Beeson
Sam Davis
David Crandall
Pearl Stewrat
Geo. ‘Buck
Alvin Beck
Marvin Rodgers
Elton Utley
Chas. Foster
Bud Doneherty
James Lancaster
Dinner gathering at six oclock hosted by Miss Spellman
Miss Ruby Spellman entertained at a six o'clock New Year’s Day dinner at her home 214 Watt Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs C Hardy, Mr and Mrs Archie Worthington, Miss Hazel Townsend of Louisville, Misses Maggie and Fannie Dugan, Alma Seider, Laura Thompson, May Carter, Catherine Kirby, Haymond Kirby, and Basil Underwood of Fairmount Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Spellman
Watt Street
C. Hardy
Archie Worthington
Hazel Townsend
Louisville
Maggie
Fannie Dugan
Alma Seider
Laura Thompson
May Carter
Catherine Kirby
Haymond Kirby
Basil Underwood
Fairmount
Ind
Perkins Rebukes smoker in Louisville New Years Day car incident
E LaRue Perkins head of the Clare School of Business and his wife rode a Louisville streetcar when Robert Sheets smoking sparked objections. A rough exchange followed. Perkins tackled Sheets in a brief fight and both were detained. Prosecutors dismissed the disorderly conduct charges as Sheets faced sufficient punishment.
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Louisville
Depter
Ryan
Perkins
Sheets
Ami
Myo Perains
Mr. Perkins
Ina
Perkin
Lucas
Burgevin
Will of Mrs Katie Yoehum Filed for Probate
The will of Mrs Katie Yoehum, who died recently, was filed for probate this morning in Circuit Clerk Ernest Jacobs office. Executed December 8 1919 in the presence of James Smithers and Jacob Julius, it leaves two sons William Yoehum and Michael Yoehum of Jefferson County Kentucky fifty each after debts. Mrs Kate Willinger a daughter receives remaining personal property and money for her attention during her mother’s last illness. Bond for 8500 with Frank Braun and James Smithers as sureties was posted to qualify as administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Yoehuo
Ernest
FE. Jacobs
James Smithers
Jacob Julius
Wiliam Yochim
Michael Yoehim
Jefferson County
Stoo
Kate Willinger
Yoehim
Frank Braun
Willinger
Sheriff makes first arrest in office at White House Market
Sheriff Henry Dugan and Deputy Preston M West arrested Christian Schneider a well known butcher for alleged insanity. The complaint came from Schneider's daughter Mrs Anthony Sauer. An inquiry will be held tomorrow by Magistrate James W Kegwin and two physicians. Schneider denies insanity and is detained at the county jail after being found at the White House Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dugan
Preston M. West
Christian Schneider
Schneider
Anthony Sauer
James &. Kegwin
White House
Vhursay
Notice to Stockholders Citizens Trust Company Jeffersonville
Shareholders are advised of a meeting at the Trust Company office in Jeffersonville Indiana on Tuesday January 13 1920 from 10 am to 12 pm. Purpose is to elect nine directors for the ensuing year and until successors are elected. Secretary J D Driscoll. Adv.3-1
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Citizens Trust Company
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Trust Company
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H. Mckinley
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania-av
United States Treasury
New
Washington Fair Associa
Tion
Unt
Bride
E. LaRue Perkins
Clare School OF Business
Mrs. Yochiws Will
J. D. Driscoll
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