Death of an Old Timer
Thomas O Laughlin, formerly of Jeffersonville and for years foreman at the PA railroad roundhouse, has died in Terre Haute Indiana after leaving the city about twenty years ago. He is survived by a widow and five children Weber O Laughlin Herbert O Laughlin Mrs Frank Reynolds Miss Grace O Laughlin Miss May O Laughlin all of Terre Haute.
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Margaret Leonard
East Chestnut Street
Thomas O'Laughlin
Terre Haute
Ind
O’laughlin
Jeffersonville
Pennsylvania Railroad Roundhouse
Weber O'Laughlin
Muncie
Herbert O’laughlin
Frank Reynolds
Grace O'Laughlin
May O’laughlin
Berry promises peace as Beach Grove Chief Deputy
Bob Berry takes the role of Chief Deputy Sheriff at Beach Grove with a pledge to maintain order and calm during the July 4th observance. Admin note dated June 30 outlines appointment details.
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Bob Berry
Beach Grove
Supreme Court Allows Compel Approval of Road Report
The supreme court reversed the Washington Circuit court ruling and held that interested parties may compel the board of commissioners to approve the viewers report on a highway found of public utility. A Jackson township proposal half a mile long in Washington county prompted the complaint, which the court said was not subject to demurrer.
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Supreme Court
Washington Circuit Court
Board of Commissioners
Jackson Township
Washington County
Taxi Route From Spring Street Line To Ferguson Woods
Taxi service advertised for end of Spring Street car line to Ferguson's woods on the fourth, fare five cents. Ad appears in the June 30 issue.
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Ferguson’s Woods
Reception for Rev. A. Q. Bailey at Marblehead
The Rev. A Q Bailey rector of St Pauls 1908 1915 now in Shrewsbury New Jersey was honored at a parish house reception hosted by Mrs. Finch Marblehead apartments He heads to Topeka Kansas for Grace Cathedral this summer The largely sympathetic gathering included congregation members and friends who praised his tenure and watched him depart after refreshments and talks by Rev Bailey and Rev Frank J Mallett.
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A. Q. Bailey
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Shrewsbury
New Jersey
Finch
Marblehead
Bailey
Topeka
Kansas
Grace Cathedral
Frank J. Mallett
D of R Holds All Day Sewing Session
The D of R met on Wednesday for an all day sewing event led by Mrs. Henry Hoge of Sparks Avenue. Members present included Mesdames Aldrich, Howard, Mahaffey, Carter, Happel, Stout, Hardy, Mitchell, Temple, Huckleberry, Worthing ton, Sellers, Kate Hinton, and Louise Temple. They worked on items for the August 20 picnic and enjoyed a good dinner.
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D. of R
Henry Hoge
Sparks Avenue
Mesdames
Lottie Aldrich
Henry Howard
al Mahaffey
Clyde Carter
August Happel
Maggie Stout
O. P Hardy
Ed. Mitchell
Henry Temple
Emma Huckleberry
Eva Worthington
Emma Sellers
Cecil Mitchell
Kate Hinton
Stout Huckleberry
Louise Temple
Truth on agriculture and a Beach Grove Fourth celebration
The writer disputes claims that U S agriculture is collapsing while noting the country remains sound. The item mentions a July Fourth dancing event at Beach Grove with good floor conditions and festive activities.
Daughters of Isabella Plans Lawn Social in July
Circle No. 95 of Daughters of Isabella starts preparations for a lawn social at the home of Miss Maude Craig and Miss Sad Craig on West Market street scheduled for July 12.
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Circle No. 95
Isabella
Shall We Have the Eugenic Law in New York State
Advocates of human welfare push for a eugenic law in New York requiring every marriage applicant to present a physician certified health clearance. The aim is to safeguard future generations by ensuring applicants are free of disease or infections. Wisconsin led with a similar law years ago.
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New York
Wisconsin
Balloons Fill Beach Grove for Fourth of July
Hundreds of balloons rose over Beach Grove as crowds gathered for Independence Day festivities on July 4. Organizers say the event drew families from nearby towns and featured local vendors, music, and a sunset view over the lake.
Family of Eight Hid In Flimsy Utica Room
Lieut. Charles Hunt reports in Clark County a family of eight lives in a 15 by 16 foot room in Utica with one bed and sparse furniture kept clean by the wife. The Board of Children's Guardians ordered Lorine Lewis placed with her grandfather under Juvenile Court guardianship as the family moves to more suitable quarters.
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Utica
Charles Hunt
Lewis
Board of Children’s Guardians
Mr. Hunt
Lorine Lewis
Frank Geiser
H. W. Phipps
Peter Weidner Funeral Observed in Simple Quiet Rite
The funeral for Peter Weidner was held Wednesday at 2:30 PM from his Gravel Road and Spring Street home. Rev D A Winter of the Reformed church conducted the service as a large crowd paid final respects. Interment followed at Walnut Ridge Cemetery with pallbearers Geo Nanz William Quick William Prinz Louis Roederer Otto Gray and Herman Rave, all old friends.
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Peter Weidner
Spring Street
D. A. Winter
Reformed Church
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
Geo. Nanz
William Quick
William Prinz Louis Roederer
Otto Gray
Herman Rave
Mrs. John D. Driscoll Hosts Bridge Afternoon
Mrs. John D. Driscoll entertained yesterday afternoon at her Sparks avenue home in honor of guests Mrs. Chas D. Hopkins of Colorado Springs and Mrs. J. H. Ingram of Seattle. Dainty refreshments were served and a delightful time was enjoyed. Attending were Mesdames Chas D. Hopkins J H Ingram O H Wathen C F Hancock A C Pfau P W Hardin Walter McCulloch L A Johnson P C Donaldson O H Waathen Mrs Frank Huber and Miss Sad Craig.
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John D. Driscoll
Bridge
Eb Uer
Sparks Avenue
Chas. D. Hopkins
Colorado Springs
Col
J. H. Ingram
Seattle
Wash
Mesdames
O. H. Wathen
C. F. €. Hancock
A. C. Pfau
P. W. Hardin
Walter McCulloch
L. A. Johnson
P. C. Donaldson
O. H. Waathen
Frank Huber
Louisville
Sad Craig
Waterworks Upgrades Lead Service Pipes on Spring Street
The Waterworks company begins installing new lead service pipes on Spring Street to connect customers and improve water supply reliability. Residents may notice construction activity and temporary disruptions as work proceeds through the block.
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Spring Street
Michigan City to Build $280000 Six Story Hotel
Michigan City Indiana plans a six story hotel costing 280000 dollars. Local residents have subscribed to the stock for the project. The note mentions a future Jeffersonville hotel reference as a comparison.
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Michigan City
Ind
Jeffersonville
Cole Aero-Eight Price Cut Shifts Auto Value Standards
Cole Motor Car Company of Indianapolis announces a $455 reduction to $700 for the Aero-Eight. President J. J. Cole says the cut reflects business readjustment, boosts buying power, and makes the Aero-Eight the best value in the field with refinements and higher performance.
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Cole Aero-Eight
Cole Motor Car Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Cole
J. J. Cole
Strch
Royal Arch Class Formed in Scottsburg
Scottsburg Chapter 144 R A M held an all day meeting on Tuesday and welcomed 40 new Royal Arch degree recipients. This brings total initiates since January 1 to 89 under High Priest Merton L. Hughes. A banquet followed by music from the Scottsburg ladies orchestra and a post event reception by Eastern Star. Guests came from Jeffersonville New Albany and Indianapolis.
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Scottsburg
Merton L. Hughes
Eastern Star
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Indianapolis
Captain Neville Resigns From Falls Cities Ferry
Capt W W Neville resigns from Falls Cities Transportation and Ferry Co effective today. He announced plans to return to St Louis for other opportunities and believes the ferry stock could double within a year. He will keep his stock as a solid investment and a note of pride in starting the venture.
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W. W. Neville
Falls Cities Transportation & Ferry Co
Neville
St. Louis
Season Turns on Travel Fever Across Busy Holiday Period
As holiday excitement grows many seek escape by spending on trips and experiences abroad or away from home, with consumers chasing new sights, events, and entertainment possibilities outside their usual environs.
Edna Scott Hosts Pleasing Meigs Avenue Party
Miss Edna Scott entertained guests at a Meigs Avenue home party honoring Scott Campbell and William Creemer. The evening featured dancing and refreshments, with attendees including Misses Jean Craig Irene Parker Norma Ruby Verona Hutt Mary Inez Hertzsch Maxine Hydron Frances Ellis Dorothy Howard and Edna Scott and Messrs Bruce Collins Dorsey Craig Harry Edwards Craig Samuels Ralph Martin Jack Kennedy Carl Harris Don Walker Dufley Walker and Herbert Scott.
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Edna Scott
Meigs Avenue
Scott Campbell
Wiliam Creemer
Jean Craig
Irene Parker
Norma Ruby
Verona Hutt
Mary Inez Hertzsch
Maxine Hydron
Frances Ellis
Dorothy Howard
Brucea Collins
Dorsey Craig
Harry Edwards
Craig Samuels
Ralph Martin
Crime Decrease Cited In Indiana 1920 Figures
State Dry officials report a drop in Indiana crime in 1920, attributing gains to prohibition. Prison population fell from 1,209 in 1917 to 909 in 1920, reformatories declined, and women misdemeanants and farm commitments also decreased across the period.
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Indiana
Reformatory
Woman’s Prison
State Farma
Police Court Acts On Auto Law Violations
The Police Court was busy with auto law offenders. E. M. Ester fined $4 for a single light. A Bates dismissed for no tail light. William Foster fined $1 and cost for parking wrong and no lights.
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E. M. Ester
E. Bates
William Foster
Jeffersonville Lucky on Fires
Jeffersonville has had few fires this month with minimal damage and strong fire department surveillance. Only two runs this month and May saw similar results, with damage listed at about $2.
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Jeffersonville
Uncle Sam must economize says Washington budget note
Assurances from Washington claim this fiscal year ending June 30 will not exceed income for the first time since 1914. The piece argues that genuine economy could have produced a surplus and that the government must live on less than five billion dollars a year.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Big Ideas In A Few Words From The Goshen Democrat
A succinct note shows word counts for famous texts. It lists the Gettysburg Address at 266 words, St Matthew’s crucifixion description around 1 200 words, the Declaration of Independence 1 324 words, Sermon on the Mount 2 435 words, and the U S Constitution 2 204 words. It highlights concise expression of large concepts.
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Lincoln
Gettysburg
St. Mathew
United States
Fuller brothers reel in five big catfish
Albert and Jamey Fuller, Clarksville fishermen, caught five catfish this morning weighing from 5 to 55 pounds each.
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Albert and
Jamey Fuller
Clarksville
Dolly Warden and Old Hock Swim Spot Transformation
The dock of the old ferry company has been repurposed by city youths into a swimming area on the Ohio River. A springboard is installed on the dock and divers appear at various times, with top-of-dock dives and frequent splashes. Bathing spots like Dolly Varden beach attract crowds as people swim in shallower water to avoid risk. Warnings urge swimmers to avoid entering water when overheated or immediately after meals.
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Ohio
Spring Street
Dolly Varden
Special auto-parking space at Ferguson's woods
A local notice announces a special auto parking space at Ferguson's woods on July 4 with adjournment by June 30.
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Ferguson’ 'S Woods
Dividends Declared By Local Banks This Year
The Clark County State Bank declares a 4 percent regular dividend plus 1 percent extra, with half of profits set aside for undivided profits. The First National Bank pays 4 percent annual dividend and similarly reserves funds. Citizens Trust may follow. banks report record deposits and growing Christmas savings.
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Jeffersonville Bank
Clark County State Bank
First National Bank
Citizens Trust Company
Unti
Motor Club Plans Right of Way Effort
The Clark County Motor club met at Fielding Wilsons office to organize securing rights of way for the Pigeon Roost State and National road.
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Clark County Motor Club
Fielding Wilson
Fouts and associates in town report wheat crop shortness
Elmer Fouts and son Arthur Fouts and Harry Hostetler of New Washington are in town today. Mr Hostetler reports the wheat turning out short in threshing.
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Elmer Fouts
Arthur Fouts
Harry Hostetler
New Washington
Hostetler
Property Owners Cite Rents Taxes and Improvements as Cause
Property owners blame rising rents taxes street improvements and other expenses for increased costs. They argue municipal burdens and higher operating costs drive the price increases affecting tenants and customers.
Charles White Weds Elsie Bruederla in Louisville Church
The marriage of Charles White son of L D White of Howard Park occurred yesterday morning at St Frances of Rome church with Father Reilly officiating. Bride's maid Helen Smith of Cleveland and best man Ray Ratterman of Louisville attended. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home and the couple left for a short wedding trip.
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Charles White
L. D. White
Howard Park
Elsie Bruederla
Edgeland Avenue
Louisville
St. Frances of Rome Church
Father Reilly
Helen Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
Ray Ratterman
Very Clever Is New Ferry
President Froman Coots announces that during July and August the ferry will charge 25 seats per trip for auto and driver, the same as Sundays and holidays, to give people a better chance for a cooling trip during the heated season.
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Froman Coots
Many Plea for Reassessment In State Tax Work
About 300 applicants including banks utilities and rail lines filed for reassessment with the state tax board. Hartivan secretary said petitions cover corporations assessed in the first session which ran fifty days from April 5. A second session will hear reassessments July 5 to 6. The year sees similar filings to last year. Saturday marked deadline to submit requests for the second session.
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State Board of Tax Commission
Hartivan
State Board
Tracion Lines
Pullman Company
Work on Spring street halted as no brick arrives
A local report notes that construction on Spring Street has paused because no bricks have yet arrived, delaying progress on the project.
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Spring Street
Maple Street M. E. Church Sunday Picnic Mentioned
Kool is picnicking at Glenwood Park today. The note mentions activities at Maple Street M. E. church on Sunday with plans at the park.
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Maple Street
M. E
Kool
Glenwood Park
Eleven New Prisoners Arrive at Reformatory This Morning
Eleven new inmates were brought to the reformatory this morning as part of a routine intake. Local officials declined to release further details on the individuals.
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Washington County Court
Clark County
Royal Arch
Dolly Warden
OLD Hock
Ferry Company
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Mickie
Nerad
Wen
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