Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Jeffersonville Star in Jeffersonville, Indiana

Page 1

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

1

260 More Days A Boat Ride On The Ohio

The Women’s Club of Jeffersonville plans a July 3 excursion aboard the steamship America from Louisville to Jeffersonville and back. Proceeds fund the civic drive with a dress auction and a cafeteria lunch, plus a ball game, music, and dancing onboard.

Olio America Foumion Company Anas Pace James Howard Mesdamres Mesdamres Aan €. Barnett, George C. Seheer Pauli Howard Buckley Farrence Manitham Dyave Young Business Mens Club Rotary Club Civic Club

For Sale Jersey Cow and Sugar Ad at Federal Bakery

Port Fulton listing advertises an excellent Jersey Cow recently fresh at 218 E Park Place and two pounds of best granulated sugar for 54e. Advertisement D137 and D138P placed June 18 1921 indicating sale timing across June 18 and 19.

Federal Bakery Jersey E. Park Place Port Fulton

Evansville Police Chief among Guilty in Conspiracy Case

Edgar Schmitt, Evansville police chief, and four others were found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to violate the Reed amendment. Among the convicted are Fred O enberg, Anéty Friedie, Moses Wigman and AS: Kirman, all Evansville residents with ties to Henderson liquor operations. Sentencing set for 10 o'clock this morning before Judge A Bla Anderson. verdict reached after two hours and fifteen minutes.

Edgar Schmitt Evansville Federal Cours Fred Oenberg Anéty Friedie i-Lant Moses Wigman Kirman Forrmerly Henderson A. Bla Anderson Owleck Slack Uited States District Attorney Witout Pickers

Pleasant Lawn Party for Embroidery Club Members

Mrs J W Citem hosted the Encebrodery Club on Thursday afternoon for an annual picnic meeting. Members brought side dishes and were joined by husbands and children. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Brenner, Mr and Mrs Philips, Mr and Mrs Toda, Mr Rigsby and family, Mrs Raveth and family, Dr G C Finch and family, and Mr and Mrs Lem. Games were played on the lawn and all enjoyed the occasion.

J. W. Citem Brouht Or. Brenner Chas. Philips Homer Toda Ghas. Rigsby Chares Raveth

Wanted help wanted for six rooms wait staff

Classified line seeks a five person team with six rooms and waiter duties involving lighting and service. The terse note references rel 160 and Advolume 10, suggesting an ad routing or budget marker within a hotel or restaurant context.

Touse

Babe Ruth Slam Keeps Yankees On Record Pace

Babe Ruth, home run star for the New York Yankees, was reportedly sold for a record $120,000. He faced doubt but continued to play, then began hitting again, reviving fan excitement. He aims to break his own record from last year of $7,000 per season.

Babe Ruth New York Yankees Des Yanks Ruth Wee Todey Ruth

Senate Reorganizes Committees Reducing Standings

The Senate adopts Senator Knox's plan to cut standing committees from 72 to 32 next Congress. Five major panels will cap at five members. smaller ones reduced. A new seven member Expenditures in the Executive Department panel consolidates budget oversight. The core panels include Agriculture and Forestry, Appropriations, Commerce, Finance, Foreign Relations, Interstate Commerce, the Judiciary, Military, Naval, and Post Office and Post Roads.

Senate Philaniter Knox Pennsylvania Executive Department Agriculture and Forestry

Court House Proceedings On Estate Administrations

Mary G Welent serves as administratrix of the late Joseph Welch estate and Minnie Hoover as administratrix of LW Hoover estate. Gertrude Richardson files petition to sell real estate of the Henry Richardson estate.

Mary G. Welent Eave Heond Joseph Welch Minnie Hoover Bend LW Hoover Henry Richardson Gertrude Richardson

Indiana Court Assesses Appraisers Opinion

An Indiana opinion from Attorney General Eli Stansbury states county assessors may serve as inheritance appraisers when appointed by circuit judges. The AG submitted the opinion to the State of Tax Commissioners.

Eli Stansbury Indiana Stat Fof

Wreck Halts Work at Speeds Cement Siding

A derailment on the company siding blocked access to the mill for several hours. Several coal loads derailed and workers labored to clear the wreckage while the track was torn up for a distance.

Domisvibe Cement Conpspans Mihss

Port Fulton Social Event Honors Mrs Dunbar

Miss Sallie M ler to entertain in honor of Mrs Thomas Dunbar at her Port Fulton home. Mrs Dunbar plans to leave soon for Pittsburgh.

Sallie Thomas Dunbar Port Fulton

Woman Seeks Relief From Stomach Ailments Claiming Clothes Hurt

An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for stomach trouble and intestinal inflammation. It pledges one dose to convince or money refunded, featuring a testimonial about pain from clothing touching the body.

Mayr Ben Doolittle Apupeists

Gompers Loses Bid as AFL Endorses Government Rail Ownership

The American Federation of Labor endorses government ownership of railroads at its Montreal convention. Samuel Gompers, veteran AFL president, faced a decisive defeat amid a 29,059 to 8,349 vote in favor of the plan. He questioned his candidacy for re-election after the result.

American Federation OF Labor Montreal CAN Samuel Gompers

Gang War in Chicago Claims Paddy Ryan in Shootout

The Chicago gang war flared as Paddy “The Bear” Ryan was killed by five gunmen who fled in a car. Ryan owned a saloon linked to a police fatality and ties to the murder of labor leader Edward Coleman. He becomes the eighth victim since Maurice “Moss” Enright, called king of Chicago gunmen, was killed on February 3.

Chicago Paddy “the Bear" Ryan Paddy the Bear Edward Coleman Wan Maurice “Moss” Enright Chigunmen

Harding Accepts Presidents Defy

Washington June 18 Associated Press President Wilson challenged to submit the peace treaty to a referendum was accepted today by Senator Harding the Republican presidential candidate Do am sure said Senator Harding The Republican party would readily support a referendum on foreign relations and national policy indorsed by the party President Wilson discussed the League of Nations issue and the Republican platform George Clark Canton Ohio chairman of the Ohio State Republican Advisory Committee urged Harding to outline the Ohio campaign plans Republicans in Ohio were ready to move once the nominee endorsed the plans

Washington Associated Press Wilson Harding Senator Harding S Republic Senator Wilsean League of Nations George Clark J Canton Ohio State Republican Advisory Committee

Married Life Without Love Case Seeks Divorce in Circuit Court

Madee Cobb of Clark County filed for divorce from Earl Jobh after a short marriage begun February 3, 1919 in Louisville. She alleges threats to cut her throat and says ongoing abuse endangers her life since June 14, 1920. Her attorneys are Douglass & Friend.

Madee Cobb Clark County Douglass & Friend Earl Jobh Louisville Toother

Hiennial Crusade Opens Again

A renewed drive in Jeffersonville and Crown Point seeks to regulate marriage markets. The proposal would require circuit clerks to turn over all fees to the county and block retention of funds by clerks, ending licenses outside official hours and at multiple locations.

Jeffersonvilles Toursville Crown Point Jeffersonville Louisvile Chicago Indiana Cerk Gretna Green

Seventeen New Cases Pending at State Pardons Board

Seventeen cases await consideration at the State Board of Pardons June meeting starting next Monday. Six inmates serving life for murder are among the new list from Indiana Reformatory. Names include Oscar Watson Green County Jan 24 1919 two to fourteen years second degree burglary and John E F Benge Morgan County Oct WGI three to fifteen years horse stealing. Other entries note receiving stolen goods and grand larceny with various place and date details.

State Board of Pardons Indiana Reformatory Oscar Watson Green County Joseph Stuckey Atlen County Ewai Crescent Fountain County Rekbery John FE

For Rent Three Furnished Rooms in House

Furnished three room house with all conveniences for rent at 128 Indiana Avenue. Apply at X STAR Office. Advertisement D132P runs June 17 18 19 21 22 25.

Indiana Avenue App’y

For Sale Four Room Cottage on Ohio Avenue

Cottage with water gas and electric light. Concrete porch and wash house. Located at 343 Ohio Avenue Advb D 134 Pdune 17 1819.

Ohio Avenue

Mrs J A Gorsech Returns Home From Visit

Mrs J A Gorsech who has been visiting her son Mr James Gorsuch has returned to her home in Chester, FLL.

J. A. Gorsech James Gorsuch Chester

Will Celebrates Silver Jubilee of Rev Oderic Auer

Rev Oderic Auer will celebrate the silver jubilee of his ordination in July. Born September 26, 1872 in Louisville Kentucky, he studied at Franciscan College Syracuse and Trenton, completed in Rome, ordained July 7, 1895 by Cardinal Parocelli. He has served in Hoboken Utica Teenton Albany Syracuse and Minoa and since 1914 led St Anthony Church in this city with large parish, charity chaplains, and extensive missions.

Oderic Auer Lou’svile Franciscan College Syracuse N.Y Pope Leo Ntl Hoboken N.J Utica Teenton Albany Minoa St. Anthony Church St. Anthhony’s

St Luke's Reformed Chive to Celebrate Jubilee Event

St Luke's Reformed Church plans its Golden Jubilee in October marking its 1870 founding under Rev Baum after a decade as an independent Protestant congregation. The celebration will honor long time elder John Rauschenberser and include a five-member committee led by John Ginzer and others.

St. Luke's Reformed Chive Indiana Classis Northwest Reformed Church Taristian Baum John Rauschenberser Lasmentine John Ginzer Boreherding Geraham Scchimnn Carl Galrein Herman Heaton Mary Glanck

Two Pounds Best Granulated Sugar for 34e Adv

Advertisement notes a two pound supply of top grade granulated sugar offered for thirty four euro cents. It highlights value and a suggested purchase from Adv DEST H773018-19.

Noted Speaker Coming to First Presbyterian Service

Attendants at the evening services at the First Presbyterian will hear Rev. L. O. Brown of Clinton preach an informative sermon. The Men’s Friendship Club arranges the service with club members in charge. Brown, a Chalk Talk expert, will present an impressive sermon with crayons and songs by Rev. and Mrs. Brown. A large audience is expected.

First PresbyterianUhutsie L. O. Brown Clinton Hovelook Men's Friendship Club Brown

Young Michigan Congressman Aids Shipping Board Probe

A Michigan member of the select committee on United States Shipping Board operations has been highly active in investigations. He joined the committee on the Pacific coast, helped uncover evidence leading to Attorney General Palmer’s prosecutions, and also serves on the House Naval Affairs Committee.

Michigan Select Committee United States Shipping Board Walsh Kelley Pacific Coast Atty Gen Palmer House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio Innic Club SION Picnic Evansville Lhief Adge Anderson Court House Say Harry Garfield Gompers Gomper Hiennial Crusade State Board REP Patrick H. Kelley
Search Courier

Search the Jeffersonville Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Jeffersonville Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication