Bigamist Barnes Receives Jail Sentence on Appeal
William Barnes of Louisville was tried in city court for bigamy after two marriages and alleged affairs. His first wife testified to divorces and living with another man, while the second wife said she wed Barnes in June 1020. Judge Stradley sentenced him to labor at the Indian Penal Farm and a $50 fine. an appeal to the Circuit Court was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Barnes
Louisvere
Severa
Jude
Alomas H. Stradley
Placan Mors
Barnes
Stan
Hrerpser
Louieville
Neuin
Baenes
Murphy
Aline Read
Marehane
Iames
Jefferson County
Oom
Jide Stradlow
Diu Fiefco
Ali
Store Ad Promises Big Savings on Home Essentials
FF. & Braun offers 25 to 50 percent off on household goods including kitchenette supplies Tinware Granite Ware Crockery Lamps and more. Complete line of items for the home advertised at genuine bargain prices. Adv. 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braun
The Tri Kappas Meet at Five Tee
Social notes describe a gathering of the Tri Kappa chapter with attendees including Miss Bertha Mary Elrod and a list of society guests such as Miss Jennie Tausart and Miss Edith Eb eet. The event occurred last night at a local club, with the tone of a formal evening social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Mary Elrod
Jennie Tausart
Arms Poindexter
Edith Ebeet
Juretta Lanier
Thrace Lindley
Plocathy Wilson Mabel Veasey
Lettia Perry
Eugenia Goossbrenner
Ned Thatha Mars Ebrod
Local Tailor Offers Bespoke Suits in Jeffersonville
C D Reeder, the only First Class Merchant Tailor in Jeffersonville, advertises tailor made suits to measure with enduring color. Cleaning, pressing and repairing services available. Your old suits revived to look like new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Reeder
Jeffersonville
For Rent Garage at 123 FE Chestnut
Rental ad offers a garage at 123 FE Chestnut with contact phone partly shown as 264 3 Adv. D143Chune%$.246.95. A separate lost item note mentions a belt hook lost between Reformatory and Spring Street and asks returning to the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kess
Reformatory
Spring Street
Star Office
Calamity Proves Subscribing Pays For Paper
A Lakeville Indiana Standard joke item notes a chaotic chain when a woman refuses a home paper, causing a boy to fetch it and triggering a disaster spree. Bees, fence, cattle, cream, teeth, carpet, and hens all suffer as a lesson to subscribe now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeville
Indiana
Goodrich Auto Tires Ad Promotes Longevity and Value
The Kenn Wire Service advertises Goodrich Fabric and Card tires claiming 6000 to 8000 miles, best long term value, and no extra cost compared to interior models. It urges customers to insist on Goodrich tires for satisfaction in an Adv.30 classified spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenn Wire Service
Goodrich
Interioor
Goodrich Auto
Two Divorces Sought in Clark County Petitions
Two petitions filed yesterday in the Circuit Clerk’s office seek divorces. Mrs. Lraisy G. Zipgs alleges abandonment and neglect by Harry A. Zipgs since June 6, 2016, after a February 5, 1916 marriage. Mrs. Zeddie Hughes seeks divorce from Henry Hughes claiming cruel treatment and an incident of being struck on June 12, 10. She notes a 1918 marriage and residence in Indiana for 30 years and Mark County for 11 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lraisy G
Bpp
Harry A. Zipgs
Clark County
Zeddie Hughes
Henry Hughes
Eruel
Aten
Huches
Indiana
Mark County
Citizens' Drug Store Ad Offers Sodas Ice Cream and Toiletries
The Citizens' Drug Store markets refreshing sodas and ice cream along with perfumes face cream and toilet articles. It promotes money saving prices and claims enormous business from a full line of toilet soaps and other brands at once.
Doan's Gint Ad for Skin Ailments
An old advertisement claims Doan's Gint cures all sores from itching skin troubles including eczema hives scald head and herpes. The ad presents a generic remedy promise without medical claims or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Traction Gars Crash Tuesday Near Wats Injures Crews
The Interstate Public Service Company suffered a wreck when two freight cars collided head on near Wats Ralph Brickenliinert injured severely. John dl Beek and Lave of New Albany also injured, with one crew member unhurt. Cars blocked the track for hours while passengers were moved by Indianapolis trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Public Service Company
Moecus
Wats
Ralph Brickenliinert
Map Oves
John dl Beek
New Albans
Lave
Sellers
Inedianapolis
Tetekior
Beck
Nav Forman
Allo
New Albany
French Ashley wedding ceremony held last Saturday
Saturday afternoon at 4 oclock the Presbyterian Manse hosted the wedding of Miss Fisher Ppeneh and Mr Paul Ashies. Rev OQ Black read the service. The bride wore pink georgette and carried pink rosebuds. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs Sylvia French. The groom runs a confectionery business in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OQ. L. Black
Fisher Ppeneh
Paul Ashies
Sylvia French
Cue Tames T. Clark Meetiie
Louisville
Indianapolis
Mayr's Won-opful Remedy Promises Stomach Relief
A reader credits Mayr's Won-opful Remedy with relief after four years of stomach bloating and inefficacy from other treatments. The note claims the drug cleanses the intestinal tract of catarrhal matter and inflammation affecting stomach, liver, and intestines, including appendicitis, with a promise of satisfaction or refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Chocolate Shop Ad Promotes Candies and Sodas
C. W. Strauch presents Purest Candies with Chocolate Creams Caramels and a range of sodas and flavors. The Chocolate Shop offers teas and cold drinks to satisfy thirst and refresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Strauch
Chocoate
Picnic at Glenwood Pleasant Sunday School Outing
Mrs Po W Seibert and Mrs Giee of Mariety's Sunday School hosted a picnic yesterday afternoon at Glenwood Park. Attendees included Doris Whitlow Vivian Depzies Toucle Eich Marguerite Schwaninser Mary Mano Virginia Miver and Flivahet J Sauer. A fine picnic supper followed and everyone enjoyed the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po W. Seibert
Mrs. Giee
Mariety
Glenwood Park
Doris Whitlow
Vivian Depzies
Toucle Eich
Marguerite Schwaninser
Mary Mano
Virginia Miver
Flivahet J. Sauer
House Winters Rooms Water Lights Bath Noted
Fragmentary notice lists rooms water lights and bath along with a price or catalog code 169 Advdune0. Unable to determine full details from the OCR but indicates a housing or rental item listing with amenities.
Indiana Deaths by Counties in April Report
State health statistician Wright shows 3131 total Indiana deaths in April, with tuberculosis responsible for 24 in Clark County. Pneumonia follows with 278 nationwide, cancer 23, typhoid fever 9 in Marion County, which had the month’s highest death toll at 443.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.M. Wright
State Board of Health
Indiana
Wright
Clark County
Brancho Priecu Monia
Lowes
Marion County
Coots Bros and Gill Market Property in Indiana and Kentucky
Real estate ad from Coots Bros and Gill promotes city and farm property in Indiana and Kentucky. It urges investing now for strong returns and notes proximity to Chark County State Bank with emphasis on money-making potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coots Bros. & Gill
Chark County State Bank
Indiana
Kentucky
Colby Named Presidential Hopeful in Democratic Circles
A cryptic tip from June 22 suggests Bainbridge Colby may become the Democratic nominee. Rumors circulated of a convention favorite and a semi official announcement placing Colby to challenge Bryan as champion of the President's cause. Inner-circle chatter mentions Cathy on a primary ticket by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bainbridge
Colby
Bryan
Ddamocratic
Cathy
Py Recuest
Swiss Cleaners and Dyers Ad Claims Top Cleaning Quality
Swiss Cleaners and Dyers advertises as the leading first class cleaners for men and women in Indiana or Kentucky. The ad touts its large, well equipped establishment with modern methods and patronage from top Jeffersonville and Louisville homes. It promises fabrics like new and urges patrons to inquire of any lady or gentleman about service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kentucky
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Grocer Alien Barnett Promotes High Class Quality Goods
Progressive grocer Alien Barnett emphasizes first class sanitary store, selling pure butter cheese fruit and vegetables. A bold claim highlights high quality groceries and clean shopping environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien Barnett
Government Depot to Auction Surplus Office Building
The Salvage Division of the Government Depot will hold a public auction on Wednesday June 30 at the Depot. A single 20 by 30 foot office building frame is offered to the highest bidder. The Quartermaster's office provides details and encourages inquiries about surplus property sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Depot
Commission Declares Woman Not Insane in Local Case
A sanity commission led by Magistrate James S. Kelewin and doctors WLM Varble and C N Ruddell found Mrs. Bertha Roth 27 wife of William Roth of 220 Weems Avenue sane and mentally sound. The panel noted a severe nervous attack but no insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Kelewin
Wlm. Varble
C.N. Ruddell
Careralls
Bertha Roth
Wiliam Roth
Weems Avenue
School Teachers Selected By City Board of Education
A meeting of the Board of Education announced the selection of high school and elementary teachers in line with Indiana State Board qualifications. High school staff include Principal Mary K. Votet and teachers Clara Funk Ada Frank Frances Tagear, among others. elementary roster lists numerous Misses and Messrs including Alice Campbell Nora Mayffield Nellie Clayton Edith Weber Maude Coleman Ida J. Scheil Katherine Hines Maude Craiz Katherine Parson Matilda Kalmbach Edith Pansburn Fannie Watts Harriet Liston Kate Thickston Effie Brooks Margaret Poindexter Katherine Cain Lucy Hesbert Emma Leeper Lillie Goury Percie Poindexter James Scott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Echots
Indiana
Tigh Schoc
Mary K. Votet
Clara Funk
Ada Frank
Frances Tagear
Uthose
Anna Abel
Marie Deitbel
Mary Luther
Eugenia Lemon Ami
Katherine Cain
Lucy Hesbert
Emma Leeper
Lillie Goury
Percie Poindexter
Mar Moser
Hotlige Meloy
Anna Nastell
Robin Raegerly
Josephy Hanna
Henry Temple
James Scott
Wall Street Sehanl Principal and Names List
A partial list of individuals including R. F. Taylor as principal and Z. O. Oglesby along with Hatfield Durr et al appears in a local page. The article reads as a personnel or committee roster with several given names such as Jessie D. Lee Carla Johnson Susie Theyman Anna Martin and Mattie McClellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Prize Maibohns Climax Tonight At Eight
The Star and Republican concludes its largest subscription drive in the section with a car prize and other rewards. Homer Frank leads the judges, with Walter Rehmoser and Rufus Rodgers officiating as closing events. Contestants are urged to submit reports, ensure cash matches stubs, and place names on envelopes before eight o'clock for a fair tally and final winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
STAR
Havne
Homer Frank
Citizens
Frust Co
ISL
Judes
Campaien
Campnaien
Army Goods Sale Opens at 243 Spring Street
A retail store for government army goods will open at 243 Spring Street under an authorized agent. The sale includes bacon sausage roast beef blankets underwear and other items. Supplies will be offered immediately with more to follow. public notices will inform readers through ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Street
Viewers and Engineers Reestimate Charlestown Highway
Notice reports a new estimate for the cost of completing the Charlestown Township road in Clark County Indiana known as the Sirles town and Henryville Road. The estimated total is 5916.30 and becomes the official cost unless a remonstrance is filed by a majority of legal voters by law. This action was approved by the Board of Commissioners and recorded in June 1920 with auditor Thomas J. Stoner signing the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Clark County
Indiana
John S. Robertson
Irlestown
Henryville
Auditor's Office
Iat County
Board of Commissioners
Said
Said County
Thomas J. Stoner
Clark
County
Card of Thanks for Bowman's Loss
We thank neighbors and friends for expressions of love and sympathy after the sudden bereavement of our husband and brother Charles R Bowman. Special thanks to ministers Rev. Scu and Rev. Vawter, the singers and pallbearers who assisted at the funeral. Mrs. B Bowman Miss Laura Cooper Miss Sadie Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Bowman
Scu
Vawter
Julius Sons Leading Florists Serves Jeffersonville
Julius Sons The Leading Florists are fully entitled to your patronage offering flowers bulbs roses potted plants and floral designs. Patriotic and American driven. The only First Class Florist in Jeffersonville. Adv20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Sons
Jeffersonville
Tuesday Club Meeting At Home Of Miss Leana Rue
The ALO Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Miss Leana Rue’s home for games contests and dancing. Prizes went to Ruth Pring Jane cron Elia Dinamore and Bessie White. Attendees included Jane Bohon Bessie White Maybelle Baird Ruth Prinz Fw Reed Ella Diesmore Neva Williams and Leona Ruck. The next meeting will be at Miss Dorothy Baldwin’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALO & Club
Leana Rue
Ruth Pring
Jane Cron
Elia Dinamore
Bessie White
Jane Bohon
Maybelle Baird
Ruth Prinz
Fw Reed
Ella Diesmore
Neva Williams
Leona Ru
Chas L Combs Laundry Ad Promises Top Cleaning
Patronized by the best in Jeffersonville, Chas L Combs Laundry offers shirt collar and underwear cleaning, pressing, and careful care. Claims master cleaning service with best on earth quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Combs Laundry
Jeffersonville
Leep Motor Co Ad Promises Modern Auto Service
The Leep Motor Company advertises Dax and night service, repairing 31 makes of automobiles, vulcanizing tires, tubes and accessories. The thoughtful person never neglects his car, with frequent inspection saving money. Leep Motor Co promises the best service with all modern equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leep Motor Company
Dax
Leep Motor Co
Road maintenance plan filed in Clark County Indiana
The 11th day of April 1920 the petitioners led the estimate for a Union Township road project in Clark County. The Board of Commissioners approved the estimate and it was recorded as part of the original engineer and viewers report unless a remonstrance is filed with the Auditor by a majority of legal voters. This notice is issued by Auditor Thomas L. Stoner on June 9, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Township
Clark County
Indiana
Frederick Scholl
Board of Commissionrs
Sail Township
Board of Commissioners
Said County
Dune
Thomas L. Stoner
Smith and Hughes Garage Serves Jeffersonville Drivers
Smith and Hughes Garage in Jeffersonville offers round the clock revalving for all auto makes. Master mechanics with thorough knowledge of motor construction provide quick accurate adjustments at the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Hughes
Jeffersonville
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THE
TRI Kappas
Watson
Shannons
Glenwood
Champ Dempsey
Hiram Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
San Frametaco
U.S
Ndiana
Commission
Maibohn
B. Bowman
Laura Cooper
Sadie Cooper
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