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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
1
Frank Tresler aged about 68, former purchasing agent at the Car Works, died November 1 1918 in Johnstown New York. He was well liked locally and known as a congenial, refined, retiring man. News of his death reached friends via delayed letters and undelivered cards, with a brother notifying a sender.
Charles C. Foster, formerly a newspaper man and jailer, is appointed Superintendent of the District of Columbia Jail plus the workhouse at Occoquan and the reformatory at Lorton. He will oversee all three institutions with an assistant supervisor for coverage during absences. Also contains an advertisement seeking salesmen and district managers for pocket check protectors with $100 weekly potential.
Probate filed in the county clerk's office disposes of realty and personal property. Mrs Katie Yochim attested by the circuit court clerk, instrument dated December 8 1949. Bequests of 100 dollars each to sons Whi Yochim and Michael Yochim of Jefferson County. Remainder to daughter Mrs Kate Willinger who lived with mother. Will funds funeral expenses and any debts. Bond of 85000 with Frank Braun Sr and James Smithers as sureties to qualify as administrator.
The Jefferson Orphans Home board elected officers December 31 1919 at the Home. Mrs Pod Lindley premier president for eleven years Miss Aila Smith secretary for seventeen years Mrs Edward Weber treasurer for eleven years and Mrs Mary Wright reappointed Matron entering her third year. Mentions donations of potatoes caps gloves and hair ribbons gratefully noted.
Shareholders of Citizens Trust Company of Jeffersonville Indiana are told to meet at the trust office on Tuesday January 13 1920 between 10 a m and 12 noon to elect nine directors for the ensuing year and until successors are chosen. J D Driscoll secretary.
Magistrate Thomas Coward joined Mark Hill 21 receiving clerk and Miss Margaret Dona hue 18 weaver in marriage after eloping from their Indianapolis homes last night.
Anne Martin vows another bid for the U S Senate after a spring defeat. The Nevada candidate states perseverance fuels her campaign for a second attempt in 1920. Photograph shows Miss Martin with her collie at National Women’s Party headquarters in Washington.
The Jeffersonville Ministerial Association directs the annual week of prayer starting tomorrow with a citywide call to attend church. Programs run each day at different churches with ministers including Rev. John T. Scull, Rev. J. M. Vawter, Rev. PD A. Winter, Rev. Oscar Lee Black, Rev. W. T. Munday and Rev. Samuel Reid among speakers.
Five attorneys consider taking the county attorney post as the job draws interest from applicants. Officials note the position offers public service, legal authority, and responsibilities in civil and criminal matters.
Five Clark County attorneys vie for the county attorney post to be filled by the Board of Commissioners on Monday. Joseph H Warder seeks reappointment while Henry A Burtt, Ltaurant A Douglass, J C McKillip, and Warren B Allison also file. Warder cites the National Surety Company litigation as his case strength. The salary is 501.00 per year.
A proud man visits the Supreme Court in Washington and seats himself among lawyers. He proves not a lawyer, presents his card, but is asked to retire. Outside, an elderly doorman counsels him to reflect, noting contempt has no appeal beyond God.
A school story hour drew many children including boys who heard Waste not Want not and The Doll That Talked by Tudor Jenks. Mrs Caldwell showed two Brazil nuts called cream nuts gifted by Mayor Newton H Myers of Jeffersonville, explaining their hard shell and the nut inside as a natural history exhibit.
Morning and evening subjects focus on the mightier motives of religion and the church’s current mission. Preacher urges renewed vigor in spiritual outreach and communal service across congregations.
The Maple Street M. E. Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a sermon at 10 30 a m The Home is the subject Dr L T Freeland conducts the quarterly conference Saturday at 7 30 p m The Sunday evening service at 7 30 p m is led by Dr Freeland All members and friends are urged to attend this first New Year Sunday and the public is invited.
David AL Winter pastor leads Sunday School and worship with sermons on Standing In The Open Door and Worshipping a Babe. Evening programs feature choir numbers and solos. Annual Congregational Meeting, Christian Endeavor, Aid Society, Brotherhood meetings planned. new officers to be installed. week of prayer scheduled with city churches starting Monday night.
The quarterly report filed with County Auditor Stoner notes 678 instruments recorded and total fees of 3998.55. Deeds 356 fees 356.70. mortgages 104 fees 127.20. mechanics liens 3 fees 75. chattel mortgages 23 fees 23. releases of mortgages 64 fees 27. assignment of mortgages 3 fees 83. powers of attorney 2 fees 2. articles of incorporation fees 1. marginal releases of mortgages 83 fees 16.60. marginal assignments of mortgages 4 fees 0.30. miscellaneous instruments 48 fees 40.50.
Farmers are urged to build a split log drag to reduce transport costs from 25 to 10 cents per ton mile. The article notes a drag can be made for two dollars and outlines simple usage steps including dragging when muddy and before freezing, riding the drag, and lifting earth toward the road center to form a raised center.
The Sunday School meets at 9 15 with classes for all ages. The E L Dolph Bible Class begins the new year with renewed interest. The Rev LT Freeland will preach at 10 30 as the second quarterly meeting opens. Epworth League led by Harry Bird at 6 30. Pastor speaks at 7 30 on The Church and the New Day. Union week of prayer starts Monday night here.
The First Nazarene Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 1 and 7 30 p m Young People at 6 30 p m. Morning sermon Has The Church a Task Evening sermon Am I a Bible Christian. Week of prayer and union services urged all Nazarene welcome.
Fire equipment was sent to Ernest E Jacobs at 223 Graham Street shortly before noon today. The fire was extinguished using a Johnson Chemical pump.
Written appointments filed with Circuit Clerk Ernest E Jacobs name Charles David Pennett for Bethlehem township as deputy in the eastern county and Samuel Cole for the Big Four Railway as a patrolman along the line he serves on.
Public schools will resume Monday morning following a vacation that began December 23 for the holidays. Classes will restart with normal schedules and attendance is expected to return to typical levels.
Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and 9:46 a.m. Friendship Bible Study. Morning worship at 11 a.m. pastor preaches on The Twentieth Century Church. Evening service at 7 p.m. pastor preaches on The Program of a Christian Ministry. Adult education at 6:30 p.m. Concluding events include a consecration meeting.
Help wanted for housework with no washing. Desirable home and good wages offered. Apply at 316 Mulberry Street.
The celebration of holy communion will be observed at St. Pauls Episcopal Church at 10 30 Sunday morning. The service will be conducted by Rev. R S Nash missionary in South Dakota and in Michigan.
Phillips Brothers offer piano and furniture moving services and sale of kindling wood from Illinois Avenue. Call 474 302 for reliable service and general hauling needs.
Mrs. Anna M. Hedgcock conveyed five land tracts in grant 21 totaling 108 acres by deed filed this morning in the County Recorder’s office with James H. McKinley listed. The consideration was $10,250.
The article lists the census questions enumerators will ask households, covering age, literacy, birthplace and parents, arrival and naturalization dates, language, home ownership, farm tenure, occupation, farm acreage and value, livestock and crops, farming practices, and year 1919 expenses. It notes the detailed data sought and the need for precise answers.
Mrs. Mary Carrol announces the marriage of her granddaughter Mary Patricia Boyle to Dr. Thomas A. Stark at St Monica's Reetfory in San Francisco California on January 1.
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