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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
A garbled OCR sample presents scattered phrases and names, with no clear events or cohesive narrative. Readable items mention persons like Lael Adier and Currin, but the text remains incoherent and lacks verifiable facts or structure.
A 65 year old man was struck by a surveyor's rod during the opening of a new road on the George Meyer farm. He was assisted by county surveyors and locals and received medical care after the accident.
Jeotion Dawkins was arrested Wednesday for breaking a window at the Central Coal Office Company and stealing stamps from Deans urocern. He appeared at Caipoudi Court facing charges and pleaded guilty to two taints Deon Mears oy the Reformatars fas Stideee Forituie.
The list shows teachers moving to multiple destinations including shrines and universities. Mission includes Miss Wiutherime Cain and Miss doedleerroe Himes among others as they depart to attend programs and seminars.
Comt omiss Mary Pickford in Daddy Long Legs Le Rose Theater Thursday and Friday matinee Thursday Tomato Plants None better 20c. per dozen Garden Huckleberries The Great Pie Berry 206 Dozen Will bear berries in four weeks Cabbage Plants None Better 1c. per dozen at Decker's Second Hand Store 722 Spring Street Adv Putdaine Is.
An advertisement claims Adler-i-ka glycerine mixture relieves all cases of upset stomach and constipation. It purportedly soothes nausea, calms the stomach, and eases back pain by acting on both upper and lower bowels. The ad asserts it prevents appendicitis and cites improved health since use.
The report describes W. E. Clegg being shocked by a live 100 volt line while repairing a car roof at a plant near New Adan. He was bruised but survived. The piece then notes a religious event with a prominent evangelist, Bow Cox, speaking at the Nazareme Cihuaveb Thursday night.
Rental notice for three rooms at 23 Missouri Avenue with modern conveniences. Ad lists PLB and DJ as distributors.
Mary Pickford stars in Daddy Long Legs. A matinée show is scheduled for Thursday at the local theater, promising a matinée performance with the renowned actress in the lead.
Report from Managua notes alligator steaks are favored by Marines aboard ships while fried lizard is another local staple. Descriptions describe meat being pale white and palatable with references to native use and a preference for alligator over other fare.
A jumble of names and brief notices lists residents and visitors from MekKee Kentucky and surrounding areas. Mentions include Mr and Mrs F Jowman Vernon Kentucky and Mrs Bird Middleton New Athens along with several farmers and family departures.
Classified snippet offers three room furnished rental with all conveniences and phone number 357. Another tiny ad promotes baby care items and remedies for illnesses with Dr Thomas bacterial oil and household uses.
A noon gathering of Red Cross workers and secretaries was held in North Vernon. Speakers included Miss Margaret E F Hines of Jeffersonville, recounting World War service. The organization reported replies from nearly every state and many foreign countries including China, Japan and Panama.
Mrs Jobin Coll entertained the Embroidery Club on a Wednesday afternoon. Members present included Mesdames Emmett Favlor Tarkington Monroe Beeson Robinson and Miss Margaret Jones with guests Mrs Gorsuch and Mrs Don Walker. The hostess served a dainty linen tea.
The A. O. C. Club met this afternoon with Miss Jane Bobhon. The event featured two games and contests won by Misses Bessie White Neva Williams and Maybelle Baird. Present were Ruth Prinz Dorothy Baldwin Eva Reed Fille Dinsmore Leona Ruck Bessie White Neva Williams Maybelle Baird and Jane Bohno.
Miss Verona Ruehl and Mr Adam Wallace were married at St Larke Church parsonage by Rev Doal Winter. Miss Josephine Zeuber and Merc Rueker attended. A reception followed, and the couple will reside at 138 Spring Street after a Chattanooga honeymoon.
Indiana may host one of four stations for a proposed transcontinental dirigible balloon route. Federal officials plan a large hangar and buildings if chosen, with site studies and a 82000 dollar appropriation for preliminary investigations under W Paul of the Bureau of Mines.
In Madisonville Kentucky on June 3 lightning struck a restaurant fronting St Charles County, knocking six men unconscious. Three men, including Walper Smephled Adams and El Lansden, were fatally hurt. The injured also include W T P Craner Raymond Settle and James Blanchard. The bolt followed a severe electrical storm and burned faces necks and shoulders.
Greeley Colorado June 3 The Standard Oil Company's pumping station here valued at more than 1 000 000 was destroyed by fire. The fire was still burning tonight with efforts directed toward preventing flames from reaching forty thousand barrel storage tanks, both of which are practically full.
Mrs Sarah El Biggs widow of Joseph Biggs died last evening at her son Charles Biggs home on Indiana Avenue. Born August 9 1841 in this county she was in her 70th year. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Mt Zion Cemetery Henryville where the remains will be buried.
Mrs Hester A Coble died at 11 o clock this morning at the home of Mrs Lydia Percy on Weams avenue. She was 77 and a former member of the trust. Born in Memphis she was the widow of Peter Coble. Burial planned at Walnut Ridge Cemetery with time of funeral to be announced.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Regulats as a modern laxative for easy bowel action. It claims mild relief and lists price at 30e available at all stores.
Classified ad offers a ten room modern house with bath basement water lights and furnace for sale. Address Georg W. Stoner 807 FE Court Avenue Jeffersonville Indiana. Price reasonable.
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