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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
1
A Black man was fatally struck by a train near Charlestown while walking along a track on Prather Avenue. Eyewitnesses describe a cloud of dust and debris as the locomotive struck him, with reports noting the victim’s wealth and ties to local papers.
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An appeal concerning a tax or tract payment is under consideration by the board of commissioners. Witness notices and bids were advertised for a purchase connected to the case. Treasurer James Geas is noted, while an official travel restriction is mentioned for an avowed officer related to the funds.
Fragmentary text indicates the Worgans and associates planned resumed meetings after a long pause. Mentions Cristian Terper and Una Unmien with unclear roles. References AVE Davis and Friday after door appear in the garbled note.
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Charlestown sorrow as Mrs. Barnett dies after illness of weeks. Born Elizabeth Cotten in Connersville Indiana in 1863 she was youngest daughter of the late Rev Joseph Cotten longtime pastor of Charlestown MF Church. She married Barton Barnett and lived on a nearby farm. left husband two sons Joseph Allen Barnett of Chicago and another son Wilson Arthur Barnett and a grandson. Funeral from family residence led by pastor with relatives from Columbus Indianapolis and Port Fulton in attendance.
Elizabeth duavenia Barnett daughter of Rev. Joseph and Nancy Catten Wasberg Cenpersville died June 16 2020 at age 4? She married Darton Barnett Sept. 25. She was survived by Allen Barnett and siblings Mars Johnson of Franklin Indiana Anna M. Jensen of Indianapolis and others. Baptized and joined the church in infancy by Rev. Win Groodwin and reaffirmed baptism on her birthday. Bereaved by her father and husband and family.
Misses Sarah and Helen Lewmar hosted by Mrs Pennie Lewman. Essie Spence with sister Mildred in Selerste. Guldrens Das to be observed at Presbyterian Church with Community Sunday School organized and officers named. Session includes Supt Mes E R Bentley Asst Supl George Lawyer, Miss Ella Murphy Asst Bec, Miss Emnyw Reich organist, Rev Earl Crum. Meeting 2 30 PM in School Auditorium. Visitors include Joseph Allen Barnett from Chicago and Harley Keen from Austin visiting family. Other notes: Myron F Barbour of Rising Sun living with Meranda Mes. Mrs Animal Romidlinson and Miss Wot Cotton of Indianapolis and Columbus called for B A Barnett death. Moonlight Ohio River excursion by Banks of Louisville and New Albany. Goodwin reunion attended by Martha Hawes Mrs Millie Shelby Eugenia Shelby. Miss Jeannette Peeple spent summer from Edinburg Inc. Francis Clark Guthrie and wife of Indianapolis visiting Guthrie family. Rev FLOAL Guithrive and son Francis Guthrie celebrated medical college graduate honor in Indianapolis. Eli Boyers returned from Starlight visit with daughter Mrs Peake Ross.
The Clark County Memorial Hospital project moves forward with a bipartisan Board of Trustees appointed to oversee the funds. A $30,000 issue is authorized with bonds from high grade denominations, bearing 5 percent interest, optional redemption after five years. Tax levy set at one half of one cent on each $100 property valuation for maintenance. Board members include James W Fortune, Caches VY Hortz, Peersonville, Frank M Tas Tear, Heneaxville, and William d Tascor New Washington. A new treasurer will be appointed yearly to replace the retiring one. The trustees meet to decide terms by lot. Two Democrats and two Republicans serve. The project seeks to memorialize teachers who died in WWI and passed at the primary last May.
Five year old boy Poraik, son of Ma and Mes Bo dackson, was bitten twice by a dog near Maple Street and Ohio Avenue. The dog died after attempts to treat it failed. The head was shipped to Indianapolis for rabies examination and Pasteur treatment was planned.
The record notes divorce and alimony actions in Jeffersonville with Evelyn Ferguson to receive custody and child support while alleging cruelty. A partition suit involving Abrams and related parties is listed. County Board of Review progress is slow. assessor Sage cites a county-wide assessment gain of 113,6586 and personal property total of 4,814,566 with autos averaging 328.45.
The steamer Victory from Pittsburgh arrived with three barges of manufactured steel products. Unloaded at Louisville, it returned toward Pittsburg. Owned by Jones & McLaughlin, the ship is battleship gray and a striking sight in local waters. Three tows of automobile barges were noted passing Jefferson Hills harbor this week. Mrs. Phil Graven and daughter, from Detroit, with baby, visit friend Mrs. Robert Boyce in the city.
Several clubs met in Morton area groups with members including Misses Mary Bamber Juretta Bamber Lora Burtt Edith Eberts Bertha Elrod Grace Landley Anna Nastell Letitia Perry Jennie Paggari May Vesay Mabel Veasel Dorothy Wilson Eugenia Klossbeemer Mary Bamber and Amy Wilcosxan. They voted to donate to the Pri Rappa scholarship fund and plan funds for a tuberculosis nurse with proceeds from seal sales. Socials followed plus Philathea class business and Weaman s Club Alaska study with a picnic planned for June 30.
Louis P Bossung vice president and secretary of the Ringo Motor Company disputes a claim by Thomas E Densford treasurer alleging receiver ship disputes. Bossung says stockholders refused a salary and that Densford closed the doors, with books in possession and no salary owed. He plans to stay in Jeffersonville auto business.
The Boy Scouts Troop No 1 meet at Wall Street M E Church at 4 PM for a nature study hike to the Cochran farm on the Carlistown pike. A second contingent will travel at 6 PM. Scout Cochran hosts the birds study with ten members this spring.
For rent a three room flat in Cornishes with all conveniences advertised. Phone 357.
The Indiana delegation met on June 10 to decide how to cast its first ballot at the convention. They likely will vote 18 for Wood and 8 for Johnson on the initial ballot, with uninstructioned delegates free to follow personal preference after early rounds. Experts say Johnson’s cause appears unlikely to prevail.
Budapest reports say several days of anti semitic unrest have killed many Jews. The National Assembly debated religious issues and punitive actions while threats to assembly members and calls for burial services by rabbis or Protestant ministers were noted.
Baton Rouge reports Representative Bolgiango introduced a bill forcing all Louisianans to marry by age 25 or face jail. He warned he would seek a six maid special committee if no standing committee acts. The measure provoked widespread statewide reaction.
Short advertisement seeks a room for light storage and a small work bench with good light. Requesting location above stable or other building and asks for address at Star Office. Adv. D1123 Pdunestals
For itching skin trouble and related conditions including eczema hives scald head and herpes the advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment as highly recommended at 60r a bottle and available at all stores.
The Clark County Fish and Game and Bird Protection Association plans to pursue prosecutions where guilt can be proven to protect song birds in Jeffersonville.
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