Good Roads Burton Talks Highways Impact on County
A Hotel Committee meeting discussed the planned Underwood to Jeffersonville road funded by state and federal money. Burton outlined a 30 mile concrete route with berms and ditches, predicting regional employment and hotel demand along the route through Underwood, Henryville, Memphis, Sellersburg, and this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pigeon Roost
Burton
Underwood
Jeffersonville
Henryville
Memphis
Sellersburg
Scott County
Madison
Sentisburge
Soldier's Body Returned to Sellersburg
The body of Sergt. Farrabee aged 32 is brought to Sellersburg after being killed in France on November 3 1918 eight days before the armistice. He served four years in the Regular Army and is survived by his sister Mrs. Chris Riggle of Sellersburg. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt. Farrabee
Sellersburg
Regular Army
France
Farrabee
Chris Riggle
Knights of Pythias Host Free Fourth of July Picnic
The Knights of Pythias announce the sole local organization picnic at their new park on the Charlestown pike for the Fourth of July with no admission charged. The Beech Grove site is cleaned and prepared with shade, music, dancing, and amusements planned for a festive day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Charlestown Pike
Picnic At Davis Woods Brought Local Group Together
Miss Edith Sloan hosted a picnic in Davis woods near Howard Park. Guests included Mildred Sloan Hazel Beyl Fay Wenning Fay Waisner Fay Davis Laura Stanley Dorothy Nutter Carolyn Dusler Jeannette Franck Raymond Guernsey Garland Guernsey Walter Burns William Earl Sloan Claude Sloan Damon Wenning Ralph Davis Dyer Davis. Chaperones were Mrs T S Burns and Mrs Willian Sloan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis’ Woods
Edith Sloan
Howard Park
Mildred
Hazel Beyl
Fay Wenning
Fay Waisner
Fay Davis
Laura Stanley
Dorothy Nutter
Carolyn Dusler
Jeannette Franck
Masters
Raymond
Garland Guernsey
Walter Burns
William. Earl
Claude Sloan
Damon Wenning
Ralph
Dyer Davis
T.S. Burns
Willian Sloan
Picnic hosted by Mrs. Morgan Young at Glenwood Park
Mrs. Morgan Young held a picnic at Glenwood Park on Thursday to honor helpers in selling poppies for Decoration Day benefiting the American Legion. She was assisted by Mrs. George Bennet and Mrs. Clyde Marmer, with numerous attendees including Misses Dusler, Wenning, Waisner, Kopp, Payne, Nutter, Stanley, Davis, Mayfield Swartz, Birdie Ashworth, and Masters Kopp, Morison, Welker, and Raymond Guernsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Young
Glenwood Park
American Legion
Morgan
George Bennet
Clyde Marmer
Misses Ruby
Frances
Carolyn Dusler
Fay Wenning
Fay Waisner
Thelma Kopp
Frances Payne
Dorothy Nutter
Laura Stanley
Fay Davis
Valerit
Mayfield Margaret Swartz
Birdie Ashworth
George Kopp
Joseph Morison
Charles
Howard Welker
Raymond Guernsey
Mrs Bolin Dies Widow of John Bolin at 63
Mary E. Bolin 63 widow of John Bolin died Friday at Sellersburg after long residence with daughter Mrs L G Montgomery. A son Luther Bolin of Kansas City Mo survives. Funeral services set for tomorrow at Sellersburg Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Bolin
John Bolin
Sellersburg
Kentucky
L. G. Montgomery
Luther Bolin
Kansas City
Sellersburg Christian Church
Tax Board orders boosts to auto and property assessments
The Board of Review met with assessors from townships yesterday and ordered increases ranging from 10 to 30 percent on autos and 10 to 20 percent on other property to equalize assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Demand For The Buick Cars And Church Services
The piece notes rising Buick production in Flint with over 41 000 employed as demand remains strong and hints at a 1922 production uptick. It also details summer church services at a Flint church with frequent sermons and a move to Warder Park next Sunday evening, plus Epworth League activities and a conference report from Logan College Russellville Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint Journal
Buick Motor Co
Buick
Wr. Ovr
Flint
St Luke's Reformed Church Weekly Services
David A. Winter ministers at St Luke's Reformed Church with 9 30 Sunday School and Bible study followed by 10 45 morning worship and a 7 45 evening service on Sunday The next Sunday the schedule reduces to a single 9 30 service July and August close evening services The Aid Society meets next Thursday at 2 30 pm and a Brotherhood social at Mr John Bind er s residence in Charles Town Pike Transport is offered to all attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warder Park
D. A. Winter
Setmon
Epworth League
Wall Street
The
Aid Society
Brotherhood
John Binder
Charlestown
Pike
St Pauls Episcopal Church Evening Service
Rev. F J Mallett presides at evening service with a sermon at 7 30 p m The public invited at St Pauls Episcopal Church पुष्टि
Remains of Corporal Kerberg Arrive Home
The body of Corporal John Kerberg arrived at his parents home in Spring Hill Friday night after train arrival in Louisville. Jeff erson Post American Legion placed a palm wreath and inscribed tribute on the casket. The service will be at St Augustine's Church Monday after a Sunday Mass delay, with Catholic Cemetery interment and Capehart Post military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerberg
Coots & Son’s
Spring Hill
Lawrence Capehart Post
American Legion
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Maple Street M. E. Church Services
Samuel Reid, Pastor, invites the public to Sunday School at 9:30 am and preaching at 10:30 am on the theme Light. An evening sermon at 7:45 pm will consider the subject Blindness. Public is cordially invited to all services.
First Presbyterian Church Service Times
The Friendly Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon on Is The Church Christian. A Twilight Service at 7 45 p m offers a 45 minute evangelistic message Follow Thou Me.
Miss Ella Jordan to speak at two local churches Sunday
Miss Ella Jordan will address worshippers at the Methodist church in Sellersburg Sunday morning during the bank offering service of the W F M. She will speak again Sunday evening at the Park church in Port Fulton. Her talks are described as interesting instructive and likely to draw a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Jordan
Methodist Church
Sellersburg
Jordan
Park Church
Port Fulton
Alaska pulpwood boom eyed by Forest Service
The Forest Service urges rapid pulpwood development in Alaska under Bulletin 950. It cites Tongass timber and power resources similar to British Columbia mills and notes rising paper demand. The bulletin estimates Alaska’s national forests hold about 100 million cords of suitable timber and could yield 2 million cords annually for long-term pulp production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
United States
Department of Agriculture
Department
Tongass National Forest
British Columbia
Alaska
Death of Mrs Maria Robards
Mrs Maria Robards, 73, longtime Louisville resident, died yesterday afternoon at the King's Daughters Home of the Incurables. Her body was moved to Mrs I N Dodson’s home in Port Fulton for a Sunday funeral conducted by Rev L D Youngblood, with burial in Eastern Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie McCarty
Port Fulton
Louisville
Maria Robards
Vetty
Miss Robards
I. N. Dodson
West Park Place
Embroidery Club Picnic At Port Fulton
Mrs. J. N. Clem hosted her embroidery club at a Port Fulton home on Thursday afternoon with the husbands as guests. A bountiful picnic and games followed in a pleasant social gathering. attendees included Cecil Brenner Homer Todd Grover Todd Shelby Hancock C. M. Finch Charles Philips Charles Rauth and families Ed Schan and family Walter Schott and J. N. Clem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Clem
Lown
Port Fulton
Messrs
and Wesdames Cecil Brenner
Homer Todd
Grover Todd
Shelby Hancock
C. M. Finch
Charles Philips
Charles Rauth
Charles Rigsby
Ed Schan
Walter Schott
Jeffersonville Seen Safer for Travel Weeks Ago Says Vendors
Traveling salesmen claim Jeffersonville offers a better situation than most towns they visit with unusually low unemployment compared with other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Miss Minnie Prather Leaves for Columbus Summer Visit
Miss Minnie Prather, who has boarded for a year at Mrs. Simon Smith’s 406 East Maple Street home, has departed for Columbus to spend the summer away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Prather
Simon Smith
Maple Street
Columbus
Body Arrives for War Hero Robert McGrather
Mrs. Jos F Voigt 322 West Front receives telegram announcing the Friday Hoboken arrival of Robert McGrather who died in World War I service. Survived by parents and three sisters. Burial planned in the family lot at Ing Fayette with Mr and Mrs Voigt traveling to Lafayette for the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. F. Voigt
West Front Street
Hoboken
Robert McGrather
Ingfayette
Jos
F. Voigt
Lafayette
African catfish capable of delivering disabling electric shocks
A description notes that African catfish possess the power to administer an electric shock of such intensity that it could disable a person, highlighting a remarkable and dangerous aspect of this species.
Water squirting hunter fish shoots prey from distance
The shooter fish brings down in sects from a distance of one to four feet by squirting water from its mouth upon its prey.
For Rent Three Room Furnished Flat With Bath
Three room furnished flat with bath on Spring Street. Gas and electric heating. Phone 1523. Advertised June 25 27 28.
Comet Pons Winnecke to Charm Night Sky
A National Geographic Society bulletin explains comets are small bodies with dusty cores and gas tails. On June 27 observers may see meteoric showers as Pons Winnecke’s tail stretches up to tens of millions of miles, with the comet’s main body several hundred to thousands of miles across.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Washington
National Geographic Society
Purdue Warns Grain Growers About Chinch Bug Outbreaks
Purdue University extension warns of a serious chinch bug outbreak across Indiana wheat and other small grains. Early adults and nymphs threaten corn fields. farmers should inspect fields now and contact county agents for guidance. Barrier lines of creosote or coal tar recommended to block migration to corn after infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
Indiana
Purdue
Watkins Products Opportunity Ad in 1895 Notice
Advertisement offers a branding opportunity for agents to sell J R Watkins Products in Jeffersonville and other towns. Promises free sample and details with a generous opportunity for hustlers. Directs to write to J R Watkins M D at 65 Winona Minnesota for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Watkins
Jeffersonville
J. R.watkins
Winona
Minnesota
Miss Helen White Returns Home After Crescent Hill Visit
Miss Helen White comes back to Crescent Hill from a short visit with her uncle Albert White and Mrs. White. Miss Mildred Melville enrolls in Spencerian business college for a book-keeping course. Rev. J. T. Scull returns from Greencastle Indiana after attending the itinerant Methodist School. Mr. F. A. Landwehr returns from a business trip to Seymour Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen White
Crescent Hill
Albert White
Mrs. White
Mildred Melville
Spencerian Business College
F. A. Landwehr
Seymour, Ind
Misses Williams Visit Brother in Indianapolis Today
Miss Neva Williams and Miss Catherine Williams travel to Indianapolis to visit their brother, Mr. Leon Williams, arriving this afternoon for a short stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva
Catherine Williams
Indianapolis
Leon Williams
Miss Molly Buckley Returns Home From Chicago Visit
Miss Molly Buckley is back in Port Fulton after a pleasant visit with her sister in Chicago and a short stay away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Buckley
Port Fulton
Chicago
Miss Farrell Undergoes Tonsillectomy at St. Howards
Miss Mary Josephine Farrell had her tonsils removed yesterday at St. Howards Hospital in New Albany. Mrs. Henry Knoblock and her family from Louisville were guests of her niece Mrs. Allan Barnett in Port Fulton on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Josephine Farrell
St. Howard’s Hospital
New Albany
Henry Knoblock and Family
Louisville
Allan Barnett
Port Fulton
Superintendent Scott Attends Lafayette Convention Return
Supt S L Scott returned from Lafayette where he attended the superintendents convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S& L. Scott
Lafayette
T He
Local Nuptials Tie Nettie Applegate to Edward Neef
Miss Nettie Applegate of Underwood and Mr. Edward Neef of Howard Park were married at her home in a small 8:30 p.m. ceremony on Thursday night. Rev. F. A. Coyle of the Howard Park Christian Church officiated in the presence of a few relatives. Mrs. L. C. Baird plans to join her husband in Panamg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Applegate
Underwood
Edward Neef
Howard Park
F. A. Coyle
Visit Ties Salem and New Albany Women Returning Guests
Mrs. Russell Allen of Salem Indiana and Mrs. Ida Creamer of New Albany were guests of Mrs. John Donahue and Mrs. Roy Martin. They have returned home and Mrs. Allen plans to visit Mrs. Creamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Allen
Salem
Ind
Ida Creamer
New Albany
John Donahue
Roy Martin
Allen
Creamer
A Comersville Woman Guests Return Home
Mrs William Hosea and her daughter Edith of Comersville Indiana were visiting relatives here and departed for home Friday morning after their stay ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hosea
Edith
Comersville, Ind
Miss Catherine Kamer Improves After Illness
Miss Catherine Kamer of Claysburg, who has been ill with appendicitis, shows signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kamer
Claysburg
Miss Ella Dusler Visits Huntington for Weekend
Miss Ella Dusler will travel to Huntington West Virginia on Saturday to spend a few days with a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Dusler
Huntington
W. Va
Mrs Nathan Sparks Recovering After St Josephs Infirmary Operation
Mrs Nathan Sparks is reported to be up and about following her operation at St Josephs Infirmary. Local hospital officials say she is recovering well and may be discharged soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Sparkss
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Minister Tolbert Absent. McComas to Lead Services
With Rev. F. M. Tolbert away the sulpit of the First Baptist church will be occupied both Sunday morning and Sunday evening by Rev. J. C. McComas. Other services proceed as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Tolbert
First Baptist Church
J. C. McComas
Summers Family Returns Home From Country Visit
Mrs Ellesworth Summers and her young daughter Sarah Louise have returned home after visiting relatives in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellesworth Summers
Sarah Louise
Ed Schan Family Moves Into West Market Home
Mr and Mrs Ed Schan and family have moved into their new home on West Market Street They bought and remodeled the Al Piers house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Schan
West Market Street
al Piers
Wall St Church Queen Esther Circle Elects Officers
The Queen Esther Circle of Wall St Church met Thursday with strong attendance. Miss Elizabeth Chambers led an engaging program. Officers elected: President Lucy Davis Vice-president Bertha Catlin Secretary Eugenia Glossbrenner Treasurer Amy Poindexter. Meetings paused for July and August with work resuming in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Circle
Wall St. Church
Elizabeth Chambers
Lucy Davis
Bertha Catlin
Eugenia Glossbrenner
Treassurer
Amy Poindexter
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City
Morton M. M. E. Church
W. I. Munday
ST. Luke’s Reformed Church
David A. Winter
F. J. Mallett
Kerberg
Jefferson Post American Legion
Louisvilel
Maple ST. M. E
Samuel Reid
First Presbyterian Church
the Friendly Ch Rch
J. T. Scull
Greencastle
James Rinke
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