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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
1
The Dream Theater was packed for the tableaux vivant of Child and Family Life. Living pictures showcased growth phases in child care with fine music and frequent applause. Mrs A J Howard opened with a careful address on supplying children with care and education, followed by Rev D A Winter's complimentary talk.
Chinese engineers H. S. Sung chief of the Nantung Conservancy Bureau Shanghai and P. L. Shen chief technical expert of the Kiang Su Grand Canal visited the Indiana side of the big dam yesterday. They inspected river improvements water power irrigation and reclamation and left for Cincinnati and Pittsburgh praising the friendly reception they received in this country.
A Star office visitor asked about Dave Andersons death saying he heard he was dead. The clerk joked that Anderson is alive and healthy, living in the town, and that rumors of his death bring luck and lively life.
Mrs Belle Brown formerly of New Washington died in Seattle after visiting her son Frank Brown. Daughter of the late Jacob Hostettler she leaves a sister Mrs M Brightwell of Hibernia and another Mrs John Bowyer of Oklahoma. Worrell is a cousin.
Mrs. Milton Giltner died at her home near Otto on Tuesday night. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the late home with burial in Ross Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and four children.
At an Old Timers gathering in Fountain Ferry on Wednesday Dad Hume told the young attendees they do not yet know what an old timer is. He recalled a newspaper man in town who had railroaded when he was a kid, noting he did not belong in that class yet.
Mrs Dolly Kellar colored was acquitted in Police Court this morning after no one could identify her. The report notes the mystery of why people accept checks from strangers.
The Stitch and Chatter club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Bartow's East Chestnut street home. Guests enjoyed music and sewing with a pink and white color scheme reflected in cakes, ices, and mints. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Very and Mrs. James Lewis of New Albany, Mesdames Randall Spellman Julius Reich and Robert Howard of Louisville, Mesdames Cleveland Shafer Chas Seitz William Prinz William Glaser and Harry Bartow of this city, plus children Elinor Nelson Shafer Ellsworth Doris Howard Ruth Holzbog Helen and Winfield Bartow.
Mrs W D Lawrence visiting sister Mrs P H Kiley of Evansville returned home after attending Bloom ington graduation exercises where her nephew Loren Kiley graduated. The first dance of the season is set for tomorrow at Elks camp Arctic Springs with no postponement. Mrs John Dixon hosted a 6:00 PM dinner for Mr and Mrs Thos Knoblock who depart for Pittsburg Friday night. guests included Mrs Ths Knoblech of Pittsburg Miss Rose Zoellers of New Albany and several local couples.
Miss Flora Franck of Howard Park served as bridesmaid and Mr Edward Franck of Louisville was best man at the wedding of Miss Viola Smith and Mr Luther Stoner Loth. The ceremony occurred at 8 30 Wednesday night at St Luke's Church on Carn Street between Shelby and Hancock.
Mr and Mrs James Tilford of East Maple street visit Columbus Indiana and accompany Emma Davis sister of Mrs Tilford home when she returns, sharing a family trip update from the area.
Reverend John T. Scull returns from Scottsburg where he gave the commencement address before the high school graduation.
George Dunham uses landscape scenes to showcase his talents and says he is not one of the great masters but believes he reaches the level with his brush through persistent practice and passion.
Dr. James E. Espy his wife and children Mrs Espy Harriet and Graham travel from Trinidad Colorado to visit friends and relatives. Espy recalls studying with Dr. Thomas and Dr. O P Graham about 24 years ago and is a well known figure in the area.
William Lewis, who visited his grandfather Frank Walford, returned to San Francisco last night.
Engineer Kin Diffenderfer who attended the Old Timers picnic at Fountain Ferry and visited George M. Diffenderfer and other relatives returned to Cambridge City today.
Attorneys Phipps and Sweeney secured a $4000 compensation for Emma Smith of 727 Hast Market. Her husband Clarence Smith disappeared October 30 1920 from Louisville veneer mill where he worked and was found dead in a vat the next day. Compensation to be paid in installments of $12 weekly.
After reaching 1500 feet the Applegate well was abandoned with no oil or gas detected. The Star reported A. J. Dawley has traveled to Granite City for grilling.
Pat Burke of 518 Illinois Avenue, a member of Capehart American Legion, has been very ill with diphtheria but is now able to sit up and receive care.
A Falls Cities Ferry boat named Andrew Christy shortens travel to Louisville, prompting local firms to mail hopeful letters and a free ticket to customers in hopes of attracting road trade. The message invites other cities to seize similar advantages and boost local commerce.
The Utica Township Economics club met for an all day session led by Mrs. Arthur Young. Members and guests shared a dinner and prizes were awarded in two contests won by Mrs. H G Hoffman and Mrs. Ivan Jacobs.
A large turnout from Silver Creek township and nearby towns filled the Speeds area for the Matt Nickles drug store opening. Ernest Davis and Doc Nickles managed a soda fountain and ice cream as a jug band played. the event continued past midnight with high expectations for patronage.
Robert Baylor son of Reverend C W Baylor was bitten on both wrists this morning by a neighbor's dog while playing in the front yard. Dr C C Hancock treated and cauterized the wounds.
Miss Frances and Lillie Sheppard hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs D Sheppard at her West Market Street home. Guests included Rev J McComas Eliza Shoemaker William and Martha Pierce and many Sheppards from Louisville and local families. The party ended late with gifts and well wishes for many happy returns.
Friends of Rev. C. W. Baylor announce his success in the ministry after an evangelistic tour. He will preach a final Indianapolis sermon today before moving to Morgantown West Virginia to lead a Christian church with about 400 members.
The Ladies Civic club will serve lunch cafeteria style at the Chamber of Commerce community picnic in Glenwood next Thursday. Experienced cooks promise a good meal and funds raised benefit Jeffersonville, inviting broad patronage and urging patrons not to bring baskets.
Culver hosts the State American Legion gathering postponed due to the death of the National Commander. Charles Hunt and John Stember will attend for Capehart Post as reported in yesterday's Star.
Assistant Chief Pitman of the fire department comes back tomorrow while Mike O Neal starts his rest period tending his chickens at his Kentucky Avenue home and plans a brief stop in Indianapolis.
On Charlestown road near Mr. John Binder there stand two purple catalpa trees likely the county’s only examples.
Allen Jacobs plans a sizable frame storage room at his Port Fulton property as business grows in the town. The project signals local commerce and expansion in the small community.
Wheat ripens rapidly as fields turn golden with the crop nearing harvest. equipment and labor ready for the cut in a matter of days.
Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette published what is considered the first cartoon in an American newspaper on May 9, 1754, marking a milestone in American print humor and political illustration.
The first European almanac covering 1475 1494 and 1513 was printed in Budapest. The historic publication marks an early cross continental effort in cataloging years of reference for scholars and traders.
A fragmented advertorial fragment highlights hotelkeepers praising New York as a wonderful place to visit. The ad text is incomplete but suggests tourism appeal and hospitality promotion.
W D Wilson a 92 year old former citizen of this city was injured at his Louisville home on South Eighteenth Street when he fell while rising from a chair. He suffered a broken left shoulder blade and his condition remained critical as medical care was provided. Samuel Wilson of Arnold Wilson shoe repairing firm is his son.
A reflective piece argues that over the last fifty years humanity has advanced in justice and wealth distribution. It claims landlord oppression and debt servitude diminished, with wealthier individuals feeling greater social obligation as the world improves, aside from occasional instances of greed.
A bicycle owned by Conrad Eberts Jr. disappears from 823 East Maple Street. Chief Summers catches Hampton Kellis known as Whitey near the new ferry, charging him with theft. Kellis had boasting past about meeting a soldier who showered him with bills, but the source offers no proof of those claims.
Ex VP Thomas R Marshall, aged 67 ten days after leaving office, spends spare days delivering lectures on current topics. He remains an unabashed optimist and opposes the primary election doctrine saying it excludes all but the very wealthy or the disreputable poor.
Fragmentary OCR reads Harry Snell working at Madison this week with unclear context and missing details. Further readable elements do not provide date, role, or organization to confirm a full item.
In 1822 at a Greendale Methodist camp meeting on land later part of the town, Jacob Blasdel spoke on The Cost of a Bottle of Whisky. He recounted a barn accident from liquor and sermons led to a shift away from whisky at work gatherings, coffee replacing spirits, and higher wages to lure sober labor, gradually making sobriety common in the area.
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