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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1919
Page
1
Report outlines a council meeting where a trustee appointment is debated. The discussion centers on potential candidates including Wess Beas Boimdentern and others while political party dynamics influence the process.
Furnished rooms available at 915 Clark Street with housekeeping provided. Contact 508 for details and pricing.
Reported strawberr ies arrivals show irregular shipments and weather issues affecting supply. Officials warn buyers to expect limited stock as markets adjust to seasonal fluctuations.
Fragmentary notes show planned missionary meetings on Wall Street with mentions of attendees Miss Ridell and others. The text is garbled but indicates faith oriented gatherings set for tomorrow and a stand or event connected to the sah exchange.
Plans are underway for the Boy Scouts of Troop 1 to present a play at Wai Street. The production, titled The Boy Fearless, aims to raise funds toward troop activities and next year’s scouting events.
The funeral described includes ritualistic services and floral tributes. Frolic floral arrangements were read to the deceased by friends, fraternal organizations, the Car Works, and others. Pallbearers came from these groups and two personal friends.
The article notes rain affecting the region and hints at various cases and local events. It mentions weather patterns, plant life, and community concerns as residents brace for unsettled conditions and potential impacts on daily life.
State Tax Commissioners announce assessments against 60 banks and trust companies in Indiana totaling 95 494 700.00 with an estimated 25 percent average rise from prior years. The board lists Jeffersonville and Clark County institutions with varied valuations and notes excess dividend taxation under the new law. Local notices include a merchandise package ad offering claim to owner William Shepard at 318 Watt street Jeffersonville.
Senator Watson will steer the next steps on a women suffrage resolution in the U S Senate with a vote set for Tuesday. If passed the measure would be sent to the states for ratification and the question of equal suffrage would rest with them.
Mrs Trvine Gibbs celebrated her twenty fifth birthday with a suburban evening party. A large number of guests attended including Mesdanies John L Cole David Crandall Robert Crandall Don Ben and others. Music and dancing were enjoyed with many local residents in attendance.
The Ann Rovers Clark Chapter D A R held a Sunday service at the old city cemetery. Prosecuting Attorney Grande McBride delivered the address along with Homer M Frank and Edward Zimmer. Scoutmasters and Boy Scouts were present as Reverends Wooldridge and Winter offered invocation and benediction for pioneer dead buried at the cemetery.
A deed records 200 acres of land conveyed by Sarah D Niel, wife of Viomias Fo Nwane, to Julia Blake of Jefferson County Kentucky for Shogo.
The Department of Agriculture reports Bulletin 650 on Lease Contracts Used in Renting Farms on Shares after surveying 2,007 tenant farm records across the United States. It explains mutual duties, equal capital and labor sharing, and profit division with adjustments for capital input and land productivity. The guide stresses frankness, simple wording, and year long leases with possible renewals and standard crop years.
Purported health tonic Burdock Blood Bitters claims to purify blood and improve wellbeing. It urges simple diet and exercise, with a price of 1.25 dollars per bottle.
The Dream Theater presents Nazimova in The Toys of Fate this Thursday June 5. Tickets and seating via H. F. care Star.
Rev. Arthur H. Reenes preached on "The Man Who Does Things" to this year's high school graduates. He urged power comes from heart and head and stressed actions guided by God's love to overcome past barriers and push toward a better tomorrow.
Authorities to be cited confront ferry company over alleged unequal fares and lack of posted pricing. City and county officials, led by Warder and Fox, vow to prove the board’s legal power to regulate the service and challenge the claim of a perpetual franchise from the first legislature.
Roy A. Todd twenty and Coen Marrs twenty, both of Sanford, were killed when an eastbound Big Four passenger train struck their automobile at a Sanford railroad crossing. The car was pushed down the track for about a half mile. Marrs was the son of Edward Marrs. Todd was the son of Flora Todd and survived by siblings. Todd worked on the Marrs farm.
In Greencastle Indiana John Rocky 2 o drowned today while swimming Walnut Creek with three peers. Rocky grabbed Roscoe Scott and pulled him under as Clair Atkin and Robert Bevan tried to help. John Halbert Stoner later rescued the others but Rocky was missing until a body was recovered about fifteen minutes later.
A district court judgment for $6806.25 was entered against the City of Jeffersonville in a water case involving the Jeffersonville Water Company and the state suit against Thomas Whittinghill. The docket notes resumed trial proceedings and pending actions for several days, including cases involving Daisy M. Poulter, Ada Davis estate, Atous Genung, John Hazlowel, Elbridge Me Witses, Henry A. Wiseman, and others, with various civil actions, pleas, and arguments listed for the week.
Clark county records the first drowning of the season as Benona Reese aged 19 of Charlestown drowns in Beavers Holes near Dodkls Mill. An inquest concluded the death followed extended immersion with possible cramps while friends failed to rescue him despite calls for help. He was a Charlestown High School graduate and survivor of a long-time Charlestown family.
The official board of the First Christian Church will meet Thursday evening with J. N. Clem at his Port Fulton home.
The Fire Department quickly covered a small attic fire at Henry White's home 807 West Front Street Sunday afternoon. An electric wire caused the blaze but responders confined damage and doused the flames.
Local residents are invited to redeem a spent dollar for a new opportunity at home. The promotion targets shoppers within the community, offering a chance to reuse funds for domestic purchases and support local businesses.
A classified notice offering three fine rooms for rent at 823 Missouri Avenue with a contact phone number 809 for inquiries.
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