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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
1
The notice informs Clark County readers that personal property assessments begin this week. Items to be assessed include furniture and household belongings with details on process and sale assistance for residents.
The report details a ceremony where medals are distributed amid a gathering at Aoestock. It notes several participants and a formal presentation, with attendees including local officials and invited guests.
A fragmentary notice notes a real estate transfer involving Teekay Spglos and Mutual Rav ines and Loansseetatien near Schamdetuer. It mentions consideration by Taran and Harte Harfetetler and Millie Thaff and references William 9 and county recorder records.
Auction notice lists Phyee Peaters, one Range, one Dresser, two Washstands, two Cook Stoves. one stove used two months two old stoves, one Tee Box, two Kitchen Cabinets and 14 Tron Beds. Ed Romans 519 Spring Street City. Date Feb 27 to Mar 4.
A column notes Mrs. Frank bk. James of Indiana spots plans to graduate from Indiana State University this June, joining a class that includes her 20 year old son in a notable adult education milestone.
The Cite Council plans to open bids tonight for street improvement from Court Avenue to Front Street. Bids cite four materials asphalt granitoid vitrified brick and creoloted block with final material chosen by council and majority of adjacent property owners.
At least six people near Brighton east of Jeffersonville are to receive Pasteur treatments after tests on a calf and a dog showed pronounced hydrophobia. The animals, linked to rabies exposure, came into contact with several locals. the dog owner is Mrs Charlotte Heuser and the calf owner is Calvin Slater.
LaPayette Indiana reports the famous Hen Joan of Arc died aged nine after a prolific laying career. Known as an egg producer she laid 1403 eggs and set multiple records. Her body will be cremated.
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Obituary notes the death of a famed minstrel from London who performed in Detroit and New York. The performer known as Cane Georne El Spore is remembered for a 15 year stage career with the Vile a shards Minstrels and for pioneering a soft stone dancing style.
Cleveland reports waiters claim prohibition has eliminated tips and now seek wage hikes from 12 to 15 dollars per week plus an eight hour day. The piece notes the temper of the era and the impact on service staff as a result of the ban on alcohol.
In Michigan City Indiana officials weigh converting prison rooms as hinges on gates and doors show aging effect. A recent inmate count lists 926 confined inmates, down from about 1 200 a year ago, with Prohibitionists using the change as supporting evidence.
Fashion notes describe Elsie Ferguson proudly wielding a rare fan made from Chinese pheasant wings on ivory sticks. The ornate piece complements a pale green chiffon gown with silk rose trimming, and Ferguson hints at her upcoming Paramount Aircraft picture The Witness For Defense.
The Fox feature Evangeline adapts Longfellow’s poem with Meriam Cooper in the title role. Officials predict world wide appeal and faithful rendering of the dramatic poem. Critics had warned translation to film would fail, but Fox promises a beauty on screen.
Paris sculptor Raphael Peyre, creator of Crusading for Right, will arrive in New York with his wife and family on March 2. His bronze figure of an American 20th century crusader, a Marine in a trench helmet with globe eagle and anchor, funded by Marines, may be moved from Paris to the United States and placed temporarily in the Corcoran Art Gallery before a permanent public square installation in Washington.
Six room house in good condition on corner lot at 1045 Locust Siret near the Government Depot. Cistern city water sink and gas in kitchen five large closets. Price reasonable. Inquire at house Adv Feb 20 to Mar 2.
Auction style ad offers a grocery horse and wagon for sale cheap if picked up. Includes contact telephone 564 and Adv. Med 1 to 6.
Final guardianship report approved for Minnie P. OConnell guardian of her daughters Minnie OConnell Elwood and Wilhelmina Donahew now of age with full settlement. Partial accounting for Laura B. Uhl guardian of Ida and Exena Uhl shows balance on hand.
Citizens report telephone and door to door calls from men claiming to represent United Gas and Electric Gas to inspect home wiring. Similar incidents have been reported in Louisville and New Albany. The company denies authorization for any broad inspection campaign and warns residents to verify identities.
A notice warns customers in Jeffersonville and three Falls Cities not to admit unknown persons claiming to be United Gas and Electric Company employees. Verify badges and credentials before access to homes.
Uncle Mike Rodney, the Danville weather prophet, predicts spring is near. He notes warm rainstorms from Gulf of Mexico winds, ducks stopping by White Lick Creek, pussy willows budding, and frost leaving grain.
Longfellow's immortal dramatic poem Evangeline is presented with a special matinee on Thursday, March 4, and Friday, March 5, at Coming-Dream Theater. The performance promises a dramatic reading of the epic verse.
A joint celebration marked sixty years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. James A. Clegg of Port Fulton and Mrs. Clegg’s birthday. The event at Charles M. Clark’s Division Street home honored Mrs. Clegg born February 29, 1840, and included their children in Missouri Colorado California and Jeffersonville along with several spouses. Mr. Clegg a Civil War veteran is 81 with Mrs. Clegg a Monroe Township native formerly Miss Wortha Dietz.
Reynolds leads Clarksville Pawn Board efforts to meet with Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Co rep tonight. Board suggests extending street car service to Ohio Falls Howard Park via Missouri loop from Missouri Sixth through Fourteenth Street to Spring Hill, needing an extra car but freeing Chestnut Street line from Spring Hill cars.
In an early wartime report Clifford Hampton, a farmer from Benlow County, was badly injured when kicked by a colt. Surgeons planned to harvest a rib fragment to recreate his nose after a severe break. The event occurred as Hampton helped free a straw stack.
Senators Watson and New welcomed Indiana editors on the platform committee named by State Chairman Wasmuth. Three of the thirty members are editors or publishers. Hoosier editors are viewed as in touch with local thought and loyal to party success beyond campaigns.
County commissioners statewide plan redistricting to accommodate women voters in primaries. Officials note uncertain turnout and estimate women voters at about two thirds of men, with precincts expanding from twenty five to forty in cities and rural precincts rising from fifteen to twenty on average.
Ray Cross, charged with neglecting his family, pleaded guilty in Circuit Court after his wife and infant son died from freezing in a river bottom shack. The coroner ruled he was responsible for the child’s death and partly for the wife’s. Cross, unshaven in worn clothes, said he could not find work. Judge Ogden postponed action until tomorrow as authorities continued to probe bruises on Mrs Cross. Deputy Myers escorted Cross to the Indiana Reformatory for a sentence of one to seven years, the maximum the law allowed.
Harry F. Deitz of the Indiana state entomologist's office investigated the Columbus public library which is infested with thousands of white ants causing extensive damage to the building and books. He took several ants back to Indianapolis for examination to devise control methods and promised a forthcoming report with suggestions.
Miss Dorothy Shepp will host a Girl Scouts meeting at her home on Indiana Avenue tonight with troop members attending.
The directors gathered this afternoon at the House on West Market Street for a routine meeting.
The Square Deat. Shuck Motor Car Co. promises pleased customers with accurate cost records to keep work affordable without sacrificing quality. It pays to please and they never close. Phone 579. 119 121 Spring Street Ady Feb 26 to Mar 3.
Sanders, president of the Young Businessmen, travels to Scottsburg for a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce to discuss local commerce and development.
An individual identified as Emmons Reynolds Owilis has returned to his home after visiting relatives in Tas Eity for several days and is resuming residence at Pipoony.
The Rev. J. B. Millers of Vireo leads evangelistic meetings at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church near Henryville in a revival series starting February. All are invited to attend as the work proceeds with support for the area pastor.
Mr and Mrs Withaut Resch entertained relatives including Mr and Mrs Fel Reschar, Mr and Mrs George Resehhar, Mr and Mrs W F Jacobs, Mrs Matilda Rodgers, and Misses Whitehead and Amelia Wieht after dinner Sunday.
The Epworth League of Wall Street M E Church will hold a church business meeting Friday evening. The Ladies Aid Soviets postponed their all day meeting to accommodate the Father son Banquet at the church Thursday evening.
About 21 guests are expected at the Father Son Banquet in Wall Street Moe Church Thursday night under the Mens Brotherhood Bible Class. G A H Shideler from the Indiana Reformatory is to give the principal address. The event was delayed two weeks due to a fire in a hill.
Mes Zirmamer hosts the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Wall Street M E Church tomorrow evening. The Standard Bearers meet with Miss Allie Oeden. The Woman's Home Missionary Society gathers Friday night with Mrs. Fred Beché.
Acting on orders from Washington, authorities at the Quartermasters Depot cut staff in several departments on Saturday. Stenographers, among the young women employed, were most affected while the painting force saw about half dismissed. other mechanical divisions were less impacted and few laborers were laid off.
Property listing seeks occupancy or sale for a bungalow. Applicant Mrs Lucy Plan can be contacted at Pearl and Market Streets by telephone 879 Adv 13,6.
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