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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
1
The Star announces a new electrotype process enabling precise reproduction of images for news prints. The installation marks a major expansion in local publishing, following earlier Linotype developments and broader industry advances reaching Jefferson City and regional papers.
Farmers report good wheat conditions in Clark County while apple crops in the southern state show poor prospects. A divorce suit and cruelty allegations touch local residents as court actions and estate matters unfold including an estate probate in Louisville.
George Baright a New York financial adviser and business engineer and George Towne of Minneapolis outlined a housing program at a Clark County meeting. The gathering at the Chamber of Commerce rooms discussed city conditions and a proposed four a e theory amid ongoing repairs.
Township assessment shows a substantial gain in real and personal property value for Personville township. Delays in reporting due to new tax law enactment are cited, with John Renney and County Assessor Sauce involved. a full table of cash value by property class was published by the STAR.
A wartime price restoration for lumber is reported as the economy shifts from wartime controls. The article notes that reductions were improperly made and warns that construction needs and labor supply remain strained while general industry shows no signs of halting progress.
A morning bowel routine is promoted as essential for daily work. The ad touts HERBINE as the remedy for all bowel irregularities and claims it purifies strength and restores regularity. Sold by B. Poittle with a brief advertisement.
Announcement by Ben Sachs of Louisville and local scout troops details a Hag Day program in Warder Park on Monday at 4 with Elks Lodge 362 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Jeffersonville Lodge Elks involvement. The event features flag rituals, music, a tribute to the flag, and an address by Ben Sachs.
A meeting at Howard Park School to push for better schools was postponed due to the threat of inclement weather. The rescheduled date remains to be announced.
National Sack and Paper Co Chicago advertises a year round sales opportunity selling wrapping paper bags twine and toilet paper across all trade classes. Territory remains open and commissions promised.
The Louisville Cement Company that runs the Speed Cement Plant near Sellersburg plans to build a community house and cottages for employees. A contract has been let to construct a site with housing and facilities, with material purchased for the project. Local builders report steady activity and talk of housing expansion tied to the plant’s operations.
Po suffered a decade of stomach trouble until a doctor warned cancer and an operation. After taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy decades ago Po slept better, ate normally, and felt well. The simple preparation claims to remove mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and ease stomach and intestinal ailments. One dose supposedly convinces. money back guarantee advertised.
The Rev Samuel Reid pastor of the Maple Street Mission church officiated at the marriage of Miss Catherine Sanders and Charles W Unuings, both of Monroe Township. The ceremony was held at the bride's brother Harley D Sanders home, on Wall Street at Dovelock, Thursday afternoon.
The school board at a special meeting last night appointed three Jeffersonville graduates to fill vacancies at Jeffersonville High School. Miss Marie Jodhel dogiesne seiemver, Miss Rauitit Hose, and Miss Anna Abel were named department heads and teachers. Retirements were noted for four high school staff: Frances Andrews, Janet Jones, Dorothy Rieley, and Fay Ewin.
In New Albany Indiana a Floyd Circuit Court jury acquitted Tr vine Bell of murdering George Sehoen a city liveryman. The verdict was returned in the evening after about thirty minutes of deliberation and had been anticipated by observers.
Ignatius Meyer from Elkhart county and Varence Benson Kilford Foy from Cass county along with Ernest Edwards from Putnam county arrive for grand larceny and escape from state penal farm at the reformatory today.
The jury acquitted Sehlichter after a high profile trial that drew wide public interest. Court records indicate the verdict was delivered amid deliberations noted as lengthy with Judge Fortune presiding and remarks highlighting the unusual nature of the case. The prosecutor and defense were prepared to file proceedings to determine any further actions before the current term ends.
The DePauw University Board and Commencement exercises concluded with remarks on a strong war and influenza affected year. The college reports all bills paid, a 100000 fund for scholarships, and plans to raise funds statewide for teacher scholarships. Military training will continue and be required for freshmen.
Paoli Lithia Springs Hotel Company formed by Indiana and other state businessmen plans a large hotel on former residence lots with most options signed. A sanitarium will be built on the James Wilson farm at the edge of Paoli creating a major local development.
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