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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1920
Page
1
Part Uf Equipment Arrives First Contingent of enlisted men from the Motor Transport Corps reaches Chillicothe Ohio from Camp Sherman on Saturday night. The arrival includes officers and artisans expected to be fitted for service with barracks prepared and civilian housing arranged for families.
An upcoming local production lists performers Miss Marie Gaifferman and Miss Rose Penlex, plus music by Fred Louisalle. The Barst Net will present Morne mee gh Mes Newmans Tivings Hoon Qet YoOAT, with other cast members named and interim materials noted.
Miss Mivo ane Mes Tra Tapophiees and her daughter Teene Violet of Bletcher Indiana are visiting Mrs Preston Tetwo on Court Avenue. The brief trip brings together family from different towns for a stay at the hostess home.
Fire destroyed the Brazil Clay Company plant causing heavy losses and leaving workers unemployed. The blaze broke out this evening and damages are still being assessed as officials investigate the cause and extent of the loss.
Birmingham Federation of Teachers announced an extensive program to raise wages and improve conditions arguing that marriage and parenthood must not disqualify a teacher. The plan would end automatic termination upon marriage and affiliates teachers with the American Federation of Teachers.
Real estate deals show transfers: Join O Graves and Nancy J Graves to Arley Bussey and Nellie Bussey for 16.5 acres, grant 249, $3 300. Walter S Hikes and Mary C Hikes to William M Quicksall for 130 acres, grant 95, $22 000. Andrew M Schwab and Sarah Schwab to Homer C McMinomay and Virginia McMinomay for 20 acres, grant 50, $84 500.
Local physicians report many flu cases under treatment despite health officials denying the epidemic. Community concern grows as cases are said to rise into the next week with patient numbers not clearly defined.
Nearly all black veterans in Clark County who served in the army and were discharged are applying for new government overcoats. They claim entitlement for coats not received at discharge. The Quartermaster at Camp Taylor provides coats after a Red Cross certificate confirms honorable service.
Governor Goodrich appoints Charles Monel of Newcastle to the Indiana Reformatory Board, succeeding Alvin Padgett of Washington. Monel, a Democrat, is president of the Farmers National Bank of Newcastle and a manufacturer. Term is four years.
A reception in honor of Mr and Mrs Walter Dolan after their January 8 1920 marriage was held at Matthew E Dolan's home 220 Missouri Avenue Port Fulton. A 6 PM dinner celebrated with relatives and friends featured pink and white decor and a large brides cake centerpiece. The couple plan to live at Jefferson and Howard Streets Port Fulton.
Under the Ann Rodg ers Clark Chapter DAR a musical program is set for Tuesday evening at the Walter Swartz residence East Maples Street. Prominent locals will perform to raise funds for a memorial trees fund for fallen soldiers. Admission is 25 cents.
Mrs Florence McCurdy aged 80? widow of James McCurdy died yesterday at Dr Isaac McBride's home. Born November 7 1854 she was visiting when sick three weeks ago. She leaves daughter Mea John Miller of New Albany and sons James of Louisville Roy of Washington. Funeral at 2 20 pm from Dr McBride home and burial at McBride Cemetery.
Cash only sale of a piano described as like new. Listing by Miss Gussie L Hines at 323 East Maple Street with intent to relocate the city.
Three Falls City Missionary Societies and Sewing organizations offer January prices on housedresses for 1.00, undergarments 25 and 50 cents, and aprons 10 cents. Work called for and delivered. Address Mrs. May Gillespie, 229 Pearl Street, Jeffersonville, Ind. Your town is what YOU make it. Adv. Star 1 week.
County Coroner Froman M. Coots released the 1919 inquest report showing 18 deaths investigated, a drop from 1918 and one of the lowest totals in years. Half the deaths were violent, with cases including rail accidents, drownings, gunshot and pistol wounds, plus several natural causes like heart disease and pneumonia. James Potter died after a railroad crash and was treated in a neighboring county hospital.
Judge James A. Cox in Jackson Circuit Court ruled against Indiana Board of Tax Commissioners in a Blish Milling Company suit from Seymour. Company contends the board exceeded authority in assessing earnings by alleged arbitrary capitalization. Appeal planned. case seen as significant for Indiana corporations.
In New York jan men who sell blood demanded 55 a pint up from 40 two weeks earlier. Nurses acted as strike breakers. a transfusion was performed and a pint free, then the nurse returned to a clinic as the strike was broken and sellers resumed old wages.
Notice to the public states the store will close at 6 oclock each evening until further notice, with Saturdays excluded. Swartz Dry Goods Company.
Notice to delinquent taxpayers that a house to house canvass will begin mid January to collect all delinquent taxes unless settled at the treasurer's office before then. It warns of extra costs and an unpleasant duty. James E. Gray County Treasurer. unt Jan. 14-20
A short health notice urges immediate care for small wounds in cold weather. It claims Ballard's Snow Senniment speeds healing, reducing bandage annoyance, and notes it is sold by Ben Doolittle.
Young couple Miss Virginia Barker of this city and Mr. David J Slavin of Omaha Nebraska were married Saturday night at St Augustine Catholic Church Rectory. Rev Michael Halpin officiated.
A certificate filed with the County Recorder James H. McKinley this morning records the election of William K. Cooley R. E. Osburn and J. F E Smith as trustees of Sellersburg Lodge No 702 Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
All ladies of the Sewing Circle at Wall Street Mo E Church are asked to bring material for bandages. The group will sew all day and serve a noon lunch for five cents.
Fire crews were called Saturday evening to the residence of W. O. Stephenson at 918 F. Chestnut Street after flue sparks ignited a blaze. The loss was estimated at around 900 dollars.
Almost 400000 in cash and pledges can be considered for the proposed Masonic Temple. The Masonic Committee representatives will soon make definite moves toward selecting a site, it is said.
The Epworth League of Wall Street Methodist Church plans a missionary meeting for next Sunday evening at the church. The event aims to promote overseas work and share updates with attendees.
Robert Grayson has been appointed assistant highway superintendent for the district including Jeffersonville Township. He has filed a $1,000 bond in the county auditor’s office with sureties Thomas H. Stradley A. Phipps and George Kopp.
Tobacco raised by James Guthrie and his son on a farm about 42 miles away brought 04 cents a pound, said to be the highest price on the Louisville breaks. Seven thousand pounds from the Guthries on Work farm sold at prices ranging from 94 cents to 6% cents.
County Treasurer J bk Gay plans to dispatch canvassers to seize delinquent personal property taxes this week. On February 9 a public sale of real estate will begin for unpaid accounts. Some in the delinquent list are paying promptly while others are urged to settle.
The Sophomore Freshman entertainment, postponed earlier, was held Saturday evening at the High School. A boy's basketball game ended with Freshmen defeating sophomores. Sandwiches and punch accompanied the event. The program opened with music and included a welcome by Albert Meranda, a response by Margaret Schwaninger, and performances by Anna Jacobs Norma Rules Clara Dietz Hazel Marrow and Kathleen Mears. Attendees enjoyed the event and look forward to another similar gathering.
Lost pair of tortoise shell rim glasses. Reward offered for return to 207 Weems Ave or High School. Call 1125-F.
Auditor Thomas L Stoner and deputy Ethel Quinn report a 100 percent plus rise in Clark County valuations from 1918 to 1920. The county total assessed value reaches 31534 150 with city Jeffersonville at 8287100. City taxes total 229953 29 with delinquent additions. State county township and school taxes comprise the remainder of 539 288 67.
The latest small submarine, thirty four feet long, designed by engineers, will carry a crew of three and two torpedo tubes. It can be moved on a railroad truck or lowered from a battleship, offering versatile deployment for experiments.
The Earl Marshes outfits a suit costing 1250 dollars excluding jewels and ornaments. Seventeen thousand yards of embroidery in gold lace cover the coat so thoroughly that little original cloth remains visible.
The city of Hartford Connecticut debuts an electric street sprinkler. The water tank resembles a traditional horse drawn unit but is powered by a storage battery and can cover twice the area of a horse drawn sprinkler in a day.
A reflective missive cites the root cause of life’s dullness as inability to enter others’ shoes. It faults extraordinary selfishness, challenging optimistic views of humanity in a quotation attributed to The Lady.
A red Mne located between benches and floor matting in the British House of Commons signals when a member may not overstep in speaking. The line dates from an era when swords were worn and combat distance mattered.
The world is weighed at 6,666,956,060,066,000,000,000 tons with atmosphere added reaching 6,666,258,019,600,080,000 toms. Germany's Ruess district stands as a leading textile hub where the woollen dress goods industry fostered great wealth and Geva city grew to 40,699 residents from 18,000 in 1864.
India reports foreign trade at three and one third times Japan and three times China, outpacing Italy Austria Belgium and surpassing the Russian empire by 38 percent.
The British Medical Journal reports a proposal to treat all idiots or cretins in the Alps at government expense using tablets made from thyroid extracts of sheep and other domestic animals. The plan, described as a public health measure, aims to standardize treatment across regions.
A Greenland whale is described as weighing as much as eighty eight elephants and four hundred forty bears, illustrating the massive size of the creature in a compact comparison.
County commissioners lack power to ask the state highway commission to supervise county or town road and bridge work unless a petition signed by at least 50 taxed residents is presented. Plans may be approved or changed by the commission, and payments require state inspector certification. The inspector can order defective work corrected to meet the plans and specifications.
The new prohibition provisions ban manufacture or sale of beverages over half a percent alcohol, declare liquor sale venues as public nuisances, and grant search and seizure powers to enforcement officers. Liquor seized is destroyed with proceeds to the U.S. Treasury, advertising is banned, and personal use allows non intoxicating products. Licenses cover sacramental, medicinal, industrial, and scientific uses with strict recordkeeping and penalties up to 32 000 dollars and two years imprisonment.
New York stock broker Simon Jacob Herzog known as TELLS OF RISE FROM PRISON CELL TO OPULENCE. He described a life from Elmira to Sing Sing and a two floor office with 150 to 200 employees handling securities orders. He claimed Hartman’s funds may have been lost in his office and noted millions moved in two years.
For a short time only a two story brick of ten rooms with four rooms and kitchen to each side. Rents for about 20 dollars monthly. Address 327 329 E Maple Street Steel. Price 1400 dollars for all with reasonable terms. Also five room college made street price 750 dollars with 100 dollars down and balance like rent. See Jesse Davis Jeffersonville Ind Phone 989.
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