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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

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Women become factor in politics say editors

Editorials in Winston-Salem Fort Wayne and Cantonal Register acknowledge women as a political factor that cannot be ignored. They praise Harding and Unalterably opposed to Wilsonism and note Democrats in Congress urging officials to follow the law.

U. S Aerica Winston-Salem Ce Union Republican Harding Winelidge Fort Wayne Indi News and Sentinel Congress Cantonal Register

Daughters of Isabella Meet at St Augustine's Church

The Daughters of Isabella gathered in the St Augustine's Church auditorium for a recalar meeting. Miss Margaret Hines, the delegate to the State Convention in Indianapolis, reported notable growth for the society in the past year. Seventy seven candidates were listed for initiation with a new meeting set for the second Sunday in the auditorium in the afternoon.

Daughters of Isabella St. Augustine's Church Margaret Hines Indianapolis St. Augustine’s Church

Court Grants Temporary Alimony in Two Wives Cases

In Thompson vs Thompson the court orders the plaintiff receive $15 every two weeks as temporary alimony payable to the clerk on the first and twentieth of each month. Crum vs Crum grants the plaintiff $100 per month temporary support and the defendant pays $390 in attorney fees. Ingram vs Holzbox and Holzbog, the plaintiff dismisses the action at own costs. The defendant gains extra time in the Sohwind case.

Della M. Thompson William Thompson Arta Crum Ira Crum W. T. Ingram Geo. H. Holzbox Henry Holzbog Alyvasius €. Sohwind

Howard Funeral Saturday for Lyle Howard

Funeral services for Lyle Howard will be held at his parent's home on East Chestnut Street Saturday at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev. S. M. Wachter of the First Christian Church. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. He was brought from Louisville after dying at a friend’s home. epilepsy is given as the cause. Howard was a fireman for Illinois Central Railway.

Lyle Howard Chestnut Street S. M. Wachter First Christian Church Walnuif Ridge Louisville Howard Thinois Central Railway Young Howard

Lost Twisted Gold and Corn Pin AdvD151P

Lost gold and corn pin reported between Interurban Station and Swartz Dry Goods Store. Person: Ree T. Jacobs. Advertisement note July 2.

Swartz Ree T. Jacobs

Carrier complaints halt for ecard system rollout

Readers urged to cooperate as carrier boys struggle to implement the new ecard system. The circulation manager notes the program protects both the paper and subscribers by ensuring timely delivery and quick fixes for irregularities. Call 160 if any paper is missing.

County Recorder Reports April to June Instrument Fees

County Recorder James H McKinsey filed a quarterly report with 309 instruments from April 1 to June 1. Total fees collected S20.45, including deeds 288.70 mortgages 87, chattel mortgages 36, releases 36, assignments 6, power of attorney 4, articles of incorporation 2, plot 4, marginal assignment 2, miscellaneous 73.

James H. McKkinsey Board of County Commissioners

Smith and Hughes Garage Serves Jeffersonville With 24 Hour Auto Repair

Smith & Hughes Garage offers round the clock repair for all makes in Jeffersonville. Master mechanics diagnose and adjust all motors quickly and accurately. Lowest prices advertised to attract customers.

Smith & Hughes Jeffersonville

Reward Offered for Escapee Elu Lawler from Indiana Reformatory

Indiana Reformatory Superintendent Geo A Shideler offers a $50 reward for information leading to the capture of Elu Lawler an 18 year old married Black youth who escaped Tuesday night while on duty as a house boy at the superintendent home Lawler was tried for horse stealing and convicted in this county on October 6 1916 and is not yet missed officials believe he simply walked away from the institution.

Indiana Reformatory Geo. A. Shideler Elu Lawler Negro Trusty Eth ‘Lawler

Lodge Meeting for John Meredith Funeral

Jefferson Lodge No 30 will hold a called meeting Saturday July 3 for the funeral of Brother John Meredith. The service will be at Port Fulton Church at 4 o clock with burial in Eastern Cemetery.

Jefferson Lodge No John Meredith Port, Fulton Church Eastern Cemetery

Poultry Prescription Claims Higher Chicks and Early Laying

Oklahoma poultry raiser Mr Williams praises Dr LeGear Poultry Prescription for reducing chick loss and accelerating pullet laying by one or two months. Advertises Baby Chicks feeding with money back satisfaction.

Williams Oklahoma Dr. LeGear

For Sale Three Rooms and Kitchenette Adv D150P

Three rooms and a kitchenette with gas water and electric lights offered for 900 dollars. Apply at 716 Watt Street. Advertisement dated June 20 and July 5.

Pri Kappa Sorority Pledging Party At Dead Man's Hollow

Dead Man's Hollow hosted a Pri Kappa pledging event with four candidates Lois Reeson Natherine Baird Mary Catherine and Marvella Col. Initiation will occur weeks later. Ceremony led by Miss Mabel Veasen and Miss Doraths Wilson followed by a picnic supper and planned future festivities.

Dead Man's Hollow Pri Kappa Tri Kappa Lois Reeson Natherine Baird Mary Catherine Marvella Col Mabel Veasen Doraths Wilson

Shuck Motor Company Ad Promises Quick Auto Repairs

The Shuck Motor Company offers repair services for all kinds of automobiles with tires and tubes and reliable vulcanizing. It advertises a fine line of used cars and highlights the Huber Farm Tractor as a labor saver that will pay for itself in two years.

Shuck Motor Company Huber

Time Almost Up on Filing Complaints for Tax Assessments

Assessor EF. T. Sage asks STAR readers to note that the filing period with the Board of Review is nearing its close. Citizens with any complaint should act promptly to protect their interests.

EF. T. Sage Thas The STAR Board of Review

Reon Tire Service Promotes Goodrich Auto Tires

The ad claims Reon Tire Service offers the gold standard in service and furnishes Goodrich Fabric and Cord Tires. It promises six to eight thousand miles, says they are best in the long run, and priced no higher than interior tires. Insists on Goodrich Auto Tires for satisfaction.

Reon Tire Service Goodrich Interioor Goodrich Auto

Flavo Flour Promises Lightest Bread in Town

The Clark County Milling Co advertises Flavo Flour as the finest flour for lightest white bread, cakes, biscuits and rolls. Sold in Jeffersonville and used in the best homes. Always ask for Flavo Flour and patronize Home Industry.

Clark County Milling Co Jeffersonville

Camp cook sought for Boy Scout camp

Help wanted for a camp cook position from July 17 to a later date at the Boy Scout camp. Apply immediately to Homer M. Frank Scoutmaster at Citizens Trust Co.

Camp Cook Homer M. Frank Citizens Trust Co

Governor denies coal mine plan and backs free labor

Governor Goodrich denounces rumors that inmates would be used in a state coal mine and affirms no such move. He calls the propaganda a political attack on the administration and notes the state seeks a mine suitable for free labor under law. Meanwhile Scout activity in Speeds draws crowds as Bow Scouts perform despite wireless issues.

S Tate Goodrich Statehouse Indiana Reformatory State Purchasing Committee

For Sale Item Bundle Including Wagon Harness and Fox Terrier

A seller lists a pack wagon horse and harness Tucubator brooder daisy churn dome separator and a fine work harness mower. Includes a Fox Terrier with pups. Contact G. M. Schwab in Sellersburg via phone 46.

G. M. Schwab Sellersburg Gumb

Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments and Appendicitis

A patient recounts failed surgeries for appendicitis and gall stones and touts Magi's Wonderful Remedy as a cure. The ad claims the remedy removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments, and offers a money back guarantee. Ben Doolittle and druggists advertise widely.

Magi Ben Doolittle Crugists Adv

Kings Heralds Meeting Plans Picnics for Girls

The King s Heralds of Wall St Church met Wednesday afternoon. A short program was given. They planned two July picnics for girls over 12 and for younger girls due to large membership. The location will be chosen later.

King’ Heralds Wall St Ehare

C W B M Meeting Opens New Year at Port Fulton

The C W B M of the Christian Church met Thursday at Mrs. J W Gem's Port Fulton home for a postponed picnic. Members and children attended at 3:30 with husbands joining for supper as plans for the new year and the five year campaign closing were discussed.

The Christian Church J. W. Gem Port Fulton

Lost carriage robe and white coat near Spring

Public notice advert states a carriage robe and a child's white coat were lost near Spring. A reward is offered by the STAR office for return.

Star Office

Deaths and births reported in Clark County Indiana

A state health bulletin shows Clark County March 1920 death rate higher than March 1919 by four. Total deaths in 1920 so far 130 versus 174 last year. ages 65 and up most affected. infants under one least. Population 30 260. Pedersonsville appears among fourth class cities with 16 000 to 20 000 population. Births in March numbered 9. Also notes April food and drug recalls for benzoate of soda in tomato catsup and other adulterated products including beverages and sugar with decomposer animal matter prohibited.

Indiana State Board of Health Clark County Bulletin of the Health Board Pedfersonsville Mareh. Com Cie Jam. Ft. Pw Henre Department of Food and Drugs Indiana

One Shot Was Bliss in City Jail

A jail attendant tells BTAR that a Blue Grass Carnival Company member sought dope during a city visit last week. After failing to obtain drugs and sending a messenger with $20, the man returned and raved before confinement. A doctor treated him, and he left the city with a smile to resume work. Also, a Detroit ad seeks steamfitters and helpers with experience for steady city employment.

BTAR Blue Grass Carnival Feilow Ne St

Clark County Gold Star Records Praised in War History effort

John W. Oliver of the Indiana War History Commission commends Mrs. Nathan Sparks and Clark County volunteers for sending 40 Gold Star records. He notes the value of letters and biographical sketches, nurse Rosa Mary Rapp's service, and the need to locate missing photographs for six named individuals.

John W. Oliver Indiana War Historical Commission Clark County Nathan Sparks Joseph P. Bittner John Kerberg Lafwrence Capehart Rosa Mary ‘Rapp Garrity James Joseph Kahl Ernest Lee Owens Clifford Morton Pickering Roland Parks Scheider Arthur Frederick Stonecipher Norman Gold Star Tom

Doan's Ointment Ad Across Stores

An advertisement promotes Doan's Ointment for itching skin trouble drought, eczema, salt rheum, hives, and scalp conditions. It claims relief for various conditions and notes availability at all stores.

Community notices adrift within Thursday meetings

The Board of Managers of the Old Ladies Home will meet Thursday at 3 00 PM at the Home. Morton Memorial Aid Society holds an all day meeting Thursday. St Luke s Aid Society meets Thursday afternoon. G W B M of the Christian Church hosts a picnic at Mr J M Clem s home Thursday afternoon. Art Society of Wesley Church will meet with Mrs Williams and Nan Burke Thursday afternoon. Boy Scouts of Wall Street Church plan an exhibition at the Community House in Speeds Thursday night. Friday W H M S of Wall Street Church meets Friday night with Mrs W J Morris. Saturday Woman s Civic Club picnic at Fern Grove. Bible Study at Ohio Falls Thursday. The English Club meets Thursday night with Misses Mayine.

Wall St. M. BR Thas Giere Mit Gentry Communi Ivy Life Old Ladies’ Home Morton Memorial Aid Society St. Luke’s Aid Society G W. B M Christian Churchavill J. M. Clem Art Society of Wesley Church Ohio Falls Williams Nan Burke Boy Scouts of Wall Street Church Womans’ Civic Club Fern Grove Mayine

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County Recorder Auditor’s Office Mrs. Wines Traction Depot Oslock Evangelist Johnson TAL Kappas Afl Nails AIL King's Heralds C.W.B.M. Meeting State Health Department Detroit Michigan Clark County War Data Historical Commission Qugiety Wall Street Church W.J Morris
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