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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
1
Howard Wade by his attorneys sues Piez Spencer a farmer near Charlestown alleging permanent injuries from being run down by an auto in July 1918. The eight year old plaintiff claims back and spine injuries after crossing Mechanic Street between Ninth and Tenth.
Troop No. 1 will motor to Speeds tomorrow night for a community house exhibition of Scouting. Scout master Homer M. Frank outlines bugle calls, oath, knot tying, first aid, signaling, rescues, games, vaudeville stunts, and songs in a detailed program with 10 to 12 Scouts per act and a large automobile party providing transport.
State Highway Commission and Herman Fisher begin road work in Clark County for a future twenty four foot wide highway. Repairs on Utica pike funded by Thomas F. O'Neil, rock donations and hauling to the depot support local access. Future plans include connections from Underwood to south of Sellersburg linking to Hamburg pike.
Local delegates recount a well run state convention in Vincennes with Charles Hunt and J C Seall named alternate national delegates. Third District sent two posts and 341 delegates with Hunt presiding over caucus and numerous committee appointments listed. Activities included band concerts, ball game, trap shooting, tennis and dances at Lakewood Park.
J Edward Rose of 213 Sixth Street was pulled into a mixer at Louisville Fertilizer Company north of Jeffersonville yesterday. His right shoulder and side were torn and he suffered lacerations and partial scalp loss. He received first aid from Dr. David Cohen and was taken to Norton Infirmary. Doctors feared blood poisoning but expected improvement if infection did not develop.
John Alstadt admitted guilt on larceny and was jailed awaiting Circuit Court trial when he bolted. Patrolman Veasey, deputy Dugan, and Captain Summers pursued and captured him within two blocks. Stolen items included clothing, pins, a razor, and money from Flar rison Hompelle and others.
Readers urged to assist carrier boys as routes are being shaped for the new card system. Subscribers are asked to call 160 if papers fail to arrive regularly, with assurances of prompt adjustments by the circulation manager to protect delivery.
The St Anthony's Dramatic Club presents The Haus Party on the Styx at the Star Theater next Tuesday evening July 6. The school scene play features Dorothy Mischief Levine Catherine Kamer Madeline Irene Campbell Grace Varina Voit Canthia Dorothy's chum Julia Hochadie Teresa a Sleepy Head Gertrude Frederick Helen and other cast members with musical selections including Red Rose Waltz Salutory and Flower Song Violin Solo.
Deputy Sheriff Dugan received fifty dollars for a simple, well executed arrest aided by a friend a telephone and a revolver. Information of an army deserter at a farm near Emery's crossing led the deputy to the site where the man surrendered upon seeing the weapon. The deserter Taylor was jailed and later handed to army authorities at Camp Taylor amid reports of others drinking with him.
Advertisement for Checkers show at Le Rose Theater with matinee performances on Thursday and Friday. Ad references dates 1ne26,28,29,00 and includes pricing or booking code 1463.
Relieved by an external remedy, local women report lasting improvements. Mrs G A Winney and Mrs Jennie Martin credit Sorbol Quadruple with easing long standing headaches, nervous tension, and heart flutter, noting quick daily use and no staining. The Citizens Druc store carries the product and a Home address is provided.
Miss Norine Mull hosted the Rosebud Club gathering with Misses Edna McDonald Kathleen Sitemaster Carrie Woehrle Katharine Roederer Aileen and Evelyn Sellers Mary Louise Smith Margaret Huffman in attendance. Kathleen Sitemaster won first prize with Margaret Huffman placing second as the group enjoyed games dancing and refreshments of ice cream cake mints and lemonade.
Officials at the Indiana Reformatory say Elu Lawler a colored boy about 18 years old and a trusty detailed as an attendant at the superintendent s residence walked away from his post around 9 45 last night and has not been located. Lawler was sent from Clark County on October 6 1919 for horse stealing with a sentence of three to fifteen years.
Washington June 29 Senator Harding the Republican nominee spoke on Americanism and national duty in a phonograph record to be released on July 4. Governor Coolidge presented on Law and Order as part of the joint campaign effort alongside a public-speech record. The articles stress Americanism and the need to keep house in order before world stabilization. A classified for sale follows.
A lost pin description appears with contact for T Jacobs AdvD151. The notice places the search between the Interurban Station and Swartz Dry Goods Store and cites a June/July reference.
Readers are asked to bear with the Star as a malfunctioning printing line has reduced production. Worksmen are making repairs to restore full operation, and the paper promises to catch up on news once equipment is adjusted.
Indiana recorded 3,352 industrial accidents in May with eighteen fatalities and seventy eight dismemberments per the Industrial Board. Average weekly wage among injured was 27.37 dollars, with 63 youths age 16 and under injured and one fatality in that group. Women accounted for 114 injuries. Leading industries were automobile, coal mining, and iron and steel.
Smith and Hughes Garage in Jeffersonville offers round the clock repair for all makes of gates and motors. Master mechanics perform quick accurate adjustments at low prices showcasing their familiarity with construction and mechanics of various engines.
Rent an updated four room furnished house with gas and water included. Pleasant front and back yard. Call 101 and ask for Ed Willis. Advertisement 149Chine29 30 July t
An advertising snippet lists Dean's Dintolx for skin conditions such as itching, piles, eczema, salt rheum, hives, and scald head. It mentions Renn Tire Service offering Goodrich tires and emphasizes long mileage and satifaction with auto tires.
Governor Goodrich postpones calling a special session as Democrats return from the National Convention before convening the legislature. He cites the war memorial bills and need for full Democratic quorum as reasons, with a July tentative date and meetings with Indiana attorneys and corporation counsel to finalize proposed legislation.
A marriage license was issued to Charles Wesley Blevins of Louisville and Nellie Jane Mackison of Sellersboro Ind for marriage this evening by Rev H C Shoulders. The groom is a motorman and the bride a telephone operator. A license was also granted to F Reardon and Mona L McNeal, both of the county.
The Prayer Meeting at Morton Memorial Church will be held Wednesday evening at 7 45 conducted by the Presiding Elder the Rev S J Thompson.
Monday events include Adelphians meeting with Mrs. Albert Prinz and Womans Civic Club gathering at the Young Business Mens Club. Tuesday lists ministers night and several Sunday schools traveling to Madison and Louisville. Wednesday features park picnics and Bible study groups, with Thursday meetings of various aid societies. Friday covers W H M S gathering and a Womans Civic Club picnic Saturday at Fern Grove.
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