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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
1
A Star report notes a security warning in Jeffersonville advising residents not to admit strangers claiming company ties without badges. The city hires a professional electrician to inspect local electric light and power service, amid public confusion over the notice.
Ministers Oscar Lee Black Samuel Reid and J M Vawter attend a conference of the Independent Whig Movement in Indianapolis. The note places the gathering in a winter session and names the clergy leaders involved.
The First Presbyterian Church in Gharea displays a war service flag with 47 stars. Gene Jumde will place each star on the dias to honor members serving. Rev. Osean Lee Black leads ongoing services with no special sermon series announced.
Curtis and Vestal Laub seek to overturn Ambrose Turner’s will claiming undue influence and forged papers. The action targets Turner’s widow Mary Hunt, heirs Mary Bartiouse, Keenes, Leander Turner and John Pucner, with the estate split among the nephews and cousins.
The notice advertises a sale of Thee Heaters a Range a dresser two Washstands two Cook Stoves one stove used two months three Oid Stoves one Tee Box two kitchen Cabinets and 14 Iron Beds by Romans at 519 Spring Street City with advert period Feb 27 to Mar 4.
Advertisement from the Shuck Motor Car Co at 119 121 Spring Street proclaims lasting value for buyers of cars and accessories. The notice touts improved service, never closing, and a phone contact 579 with dates February 26 to March 3.
The February treasury shows receipts of 167.70 and total of 13229.48 with disbursements of 1677.05 leaving a balance of 11552.13. Funds allocated include General 8253.33 Interest 8229.33 Sinking 12.89 Emergency improvement 3.78. Bills read total 83269.20 paid to Fire Department Streets and Alleys Police Contingent Pesthouse Books and Printing Street Lighting City Hall and a special fund.
Miss Thelma Beamer, 15, who left for Columbus to seek work, has returned home because she became homesick. Her family learned of her safety through acquaintances. she is the daughter of John Beamer and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Worthington of this city.
Mrs Sylvia Powers was granted a divorce from Wm Powers in Clark Circuit Court this morning. The marriage occurred November 30 1902 and the separation on June 7 1919. Cruel treatment and abandonment of wife and five children since June 9 1919 were alleged. Mrs Peavers of Monroe township awarded custody of the children.
The undersigned extend heartfelt appreciation to neighbors and friends for flowers and many kindnesses shown during illness and death of our wife, mother, sister in law Flora May Alexander. Signatories include Harry Alexander and daughter, Rev John Welch and family, Jas Alexander and families, Nathan Sparks and family, and Dr Hancock and Rev E Arnold Clegg as donors.
The last writing dated 1907 witnessed by Miss Edmonia Daugherty and Miss Clara Daugherty was filed for probate this morning in Circuit Clerk Charles K Zollman’s office. Margaret Huban receives a cottage at 326 Fulton Street and life insurance. Funds set aside for masses totaling 825 dollars.
Mrs Mary Sullivan seeks to have her son Daniel Riley declared dead in law and his estate administered. The petition states he left the city eight years ago and has not been heard from in over five years. He previously worked at Carworks and lived with his mother at 808 Indiana Avenue.
Deeds recorded show Charles Robison and Lina Robison transferring 40.63 acres in Washington township to Errett and Julia Burch for 2700 dollars. Jennie Clapp sells nearly a half acre in Washington township to the Robisons. Bert and Fannie Mitchell deed 73 acres to Catherine McGrew for 86500 dollars. Samuel W. Brummett and Martha Brummett transfer 33 acres to Burgis Bryant for 3000 dollars. Edith M. Ross Allen and James T. Alen deed 143 acres in Washington township to William and Stella May Smith for 82000 dollars.
The Board of County Commissioners ordered start of road work by April 1 on Dennis McKinley, William Richardson, Fred Scholl, William Smith, and Charlestown Henryville roads across Wood, Silver Creek, Union, Utica, and Charlestown Townships. Contractors O'Neil Pass and Dellinger face ongoing litigation after appeals and requests for relief were denied due to wartime costs.
Wallace Jacobs of Utica township visited the office this week and ordered the Clark County Republican sent for a year to his father, Isaac Jacobs. Jacobs is already a subscriber.
The court approved Walter Partlow's petition to adopt Henson Sherrill Lloyd and the child’s name was changed to Henson Sherrill Partlow. The boy is ten years old.
Otto helps Wim Giltner’s children while Giltner visits John Giltner near Jeffersonville. New Washington schools remain closed due to flu. Eva Corn becomes a clerk at F. G. Beeson’s new store in New Washington. A. H. Matthews hosts dinner for niece Alma Shrader’s 20th birthday with several young women mentioned. Eva Payne reopens school after a two week flu shutdown. John King remains ill. Mr. and Mrs. James Jones plan to move to Pells farm from Tom Hardman’s place.
The February marriage licenses issued in Jeffersonville totaled 245, with 24 issued by newly appointed clerk Charles K. Zollman since Feb 25. The figure is 44 fewer than January’s total but nine more than the best previous February.
An order was issued in the Clark Circuit Court this morning for the transfer of multiple shares of stock of the Indianapolis and St. Louis Railway to Arthur L. Donahew. The shares had been on the books in the name of Ellsworth Donahesv, guardian, who recently made a final report, the ward having attained age.
Local wash service advertised with contact phone 374 and location Coots Blas. Runs from February 17 to March 17.
Property listing offering a bungalow available either furnished or unfurnished. Prospective renters or buyers directed to contact Mrs. Lucy Pfau at the Pearl and Market Streets address or via telephone 879 Y. Adv. 1,3,6.
Dr Harry K Smith has recovered from illness and may return to his office in the Voigt Building after several weeks of confinement. The sickness started with influenza followed by stomach complications and he is handling only urgent cases while resuming some duties gradually.
Mrs. Lillie Dolan sues Citizens Trust Company to stop payment on a 8600 check dated February 24 1920 claiming forgery she did not sign and has no connection with. The bank is restrained from paying the check endorsed by Dolan while details of a potential farm purchase and missing husband remain unclear. The couple reside on Spring Street near Eleventh after years of marriage.
An agent of the Board of State Charities visits a large Indiana orphanage to find homes for children. He encounters sixty boys and forty girls eager for love and individual homes, but none fit the age range for placement, leaving applications on file.
Republicans in the House applauded as Rodenbureg of Illinois quoted Washington's Farewell Address stressing avoid entangling alliances and resisting foreign influence. The speech warned that attachment to nations breeds evils and that jealousy of foreign influence guards republican government in Europe and beyond.
Amos W. Butler of the Indiana Board of State Charities urges readers to foster children from five to twelve, noting many are bright and respond to love. He says adoption can transform lives, with sponsors accepting some sacrifice and worry, yet yielding deep satisfaction from helping children rise from hardship. The board stresses the ongoing value of foster homes for the state's future citizens.
The passage advocates Indiana residents to contact Room 93 at the State House and local county bodies to obtain information about improving child guardianship. It urges giving children the chance to grow up in families to become independent citizens.
The United Gas & Electric Company seeks a rate increase filed with the State Public Service Commission. The city challenges the plan noting an old plant and deteriorated underground pipes. A pressure instrument at the fire house shows higher pressure and customers pay a surcharge for maintenance.
The case of Walter Cook against Jno W Johnson and others seeks title. Henry Al Burtt is named commissioner to execute the deed as prayed by the plaintiff.
The Board of Trustees invites bids at its March 7 1920 meeting to award contracts for food and supplies including allspice pancake flour cinnamon cocoa corn starch lemon extract vanilla extract macaroni rolled oats condensed milk split peas salt egg-like and washing soda. A separate one month contracts list for breakfast bacon beef forequarters butter eggs lard fresh pork loins and beef livers will also be considered with bids opened March 7 1920. Blank proposals available at the General Superintendent's office.
Six room house in good condition on a corner lot at 1615 Locust Street three squares from the Government Depot. Cistern city water sink and gas in kitchen five large closets. Price reasonable Inquire at house Adjacent Feb 20 to Mar 2 Also for sale a grocery horse and wagon cheap if taken at once Telephone 564 Adv Mech 1 to &
Immortal dramatic poem EVANGELINE by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow featured in a special matinee on Thursday. Performances run Thursday and Friday with shows March 4 and 5.
A promotional notice from SHUCK MIC TOR CAR CO assures customers of fair pricing and quality work with accurate cost records. The ad promises continuous service with contact at Spring Street and notes dates Feb 26 to Mar 3.
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