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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

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Colby Confirmed As Secretary Of State Candidate Sparks Debate

Batuleids Cotby named by Wilson for secretary of state shocks Washington as Senate scrutiny begins. Colby, 65, a New York lawyer and former Roosevelt ally, rises from speculated Cabinet to national prominence amid partisan concerns over his confirmation and potential impact on foreign policy.

Washington Batuleids Cotby Woodrow Wilson Robert Lansing Senate Colbws Boehest Mackolby Haimeself Charles, Waster and Company Fpiv Theodope Hoosevelt Thieago Die Pan Newy York Gaain James Wo Wadsworth Jdagges Wo Gecard Cabndidate Kenableans Charles TE Diueries Ty Eb Maottby Wooodpoon Wilson Apobabin Wilson Vos Stopgame Board Nampa Lansing International Archives of Fire Bainbridge Colby Soceon Fin Oofner New Years Secpluto Mig Calby Fe Tieteldt

Death of Jeffersonville Resident Charles Lampheare

Charles E. Lampheare died at 11 oclock this morning at his home 441 West Market Street from a complication of diseases. He was nearly 76 and had lived in Jeffersonville for 53 years since marrying in 1867. Survived by wife, five daughters Mrs Fortman Mrs Ullehart Mrs Jones Mrs Sehelik Mrs Roederer, one son Jesse Lampheare and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet complete.

Charles E. Lampheare West Market Street John Fortman Louisville Edward Ullehart Sidney Jones Elmer Sehelik Henry ‘Roederer Jesse Lampheare Lampheare Jeffersonville

The Home as National Foundation and Moral Guide

The passage extols the home as the root of national life and government, urging parents and teachers to instill honesty, truth, and justice. It urges temperance, thrift, self sufficiency, and godliness in families, claiming moral homes shape citizens and, in turn, the country.

Avraham Lincoln God

Notice for Sale of Household Items at Ed Romans

Sale advertisement lists three Heetera stoves one Range one Dresser two Washstands two Cook Stoves one stove used two months three Oil Stoves one Ice Box two Kitchen Cabinets and fourteen Iron Beds at 319 Gpring Street City Adv Feb 27 to Mar 4.

Romans Gpring Street

Two New Arrivals At Reformatory

Two inmates arrived at the Indiana Reformatory from Knox County. Roscoe Hendricks received fourteen years for grand larceny and Everett Smith two to fourteen years for forgery. William Baker, paroled after prior parole violations, was returned for parole violation and ordered to serve one to eight years.

Indiana Reformatory Knox County Roscoe Hendricks Everett Smith Solan Vial William Baker Fountain County Indianapolis Baker

Burial of Mrs. Millberger in Walnut Ridge Cemetery

The body of Mrs. Catherine Millberger formerly of Jeffersonville was brought to Louisville this afternoon for burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Funeral services were held at Emmanuel Evangelical Church at 2 o clock.

Catherine Milbberger Jeffersonville Walnut Ridge Cemetery Imanuel Evangelical Church Louisville

Oil Drilling Reported Near New Albany and Memphis

Mrs. Anna Moore reports oil drilling in Eckerly Indiana thirty miles west of New Albany on the Southern Railroad. Drilling is also said to be active near Hanover Jefferson county on Holloway property. Weather delays promise resumed work at a partly drilled well near Memphis where gas or oil signs appeared. A large corporation may drill tests on Silver Creek Company leases at Memphis.

Anna Moore Eckerly Ind Silver Creek Company Memphis

Students to Hold Court at Evansville High School

Evansville Ind plans for a students court to discipline pupils. Principal Jno C Chewning says it will be the first of its kind in the country. The government will serve grades ten eleven and twelve with a governing council of students.

Evansville Ind Jno C. Chewning Evansvile High School Council

Young man learns true name after adoption in Indiana

Vincennes Indiana Juidward Davis age 25 manager of Hollingsworth farm the county’s largest. Adopted legally by John W McEilfresh his foster father in Knox Circuit Court before Judge Thomas B Coul ter. Davis had believed himself McElfresh by blood after serving in the U S Army and Navy under that name.

Vincennes Ind Juidward Davis Hollingsworth Edward McElfresh John W. McEilfresh Thomas B. Coulter Knox Circuit Court Davis McElfresh McEllfresh United States Army Navy of McElfresh

For Sale Two Horses Two Top Wagons and Three Pigs

Auction notice for two horses two top wagons and three pigs. Call bet days and times 8-9 a m or 4-5 p m. Location 530 Indiana Avenue. Adv appears for March 3 4 5.

Indiana Avenue

Correction of Elks Apollo Team Carlton Club game note

A correction clarifies that the Elks Apollo Team versus the Carlton Club of New Albany game was scheduled for Friday night not last night. The original heading misstated the date in yesterday’s STAR.

the Star Elks Apollo Carlton Club New Albany

A Kindy Turn Seals Sudden Marriage Departure

From New Albany and a divorced wife Teola Brown 28 and Edward Wilson 21 soldier planned to marry. Brown, aiding the party, paid the travel costs and arranged a late ceremony with Magistrate John Madden. The couple and Brown’s former wife’s group arrived just before 10 and tied the knot.

Ernest H. Brown New Albany Teola Brown Edward Wilson Brown Wilson John Madden

Divorces Granted and New Suits Filed in Clara Circuit Court

In Clara circuit court this morning two divorces were granted and two new suits filed. Mary L. Mains, married 1917, sought annulment claiming she was fourteen at marriage. divorce granted from Charles Edwards Mains. Maggie Brumbach granted divorce from Elsworth Brumbach for cruelty, married 1884. Nora Carlin, by James Bottorf, sued Henry Carlin for cruelty. Nora aged 19 at marriage in 1919. Lucille Lunsford sued by Benjamin Lunsford. married 1919, separated in six days. cruelty alleged. Home and residence details noted for several parties.

Mary L. Mains Damascus A. Young Charles Edwards Mains Underwood Maggie Brumbach Elsworth Brumbach Brumbach Walnut Ridge Cemetery Nora Carlin James I. Bottorf Henry T. Carlin Nora Buston Cherry Alley Benjamin Lunsford Lucille Lunsford Maple St Monroe

Reverend Scull Attends Father Son Banquet Then Visits Father

Rev. Scull of Wall Street M E Church returns from Indianapolis where he attended an Interchurch World Movement conference. He will speak at the Father Son Banquet and then travel to Milroy to be at his father Rev. John T Seutl Sr bedside as he remains seriously ill.

P. Scull Wall Street M. E. Church Indianapolis Interchurch World Movement Wall Street Church Milroy John T. Seutl

Brotherhood church meeting hosts Spring Street event

The Brotherhood of St Lauke church holds an evening program arranged by the entertainment committee. Charles Akers, recently returned from Tampa Florida and seriously ill for nearly a month, was able to be on Spring Street Wednesday afternoon.

Brotherhood of St Charles Akers Tampa Florida Spring Street

Charles Antz Plans Return From Tampa in March

Charles Antz, wintering in Tampa Florida, will return during the last week of March. He says it is not safer to come back before St Patrick’s Day.

Charles Antz Tampa Florida St. Patrick’s Day

Former Sheriff Oscar Julnsoen Returns to Cincinnati

Oscar Julnsoen, chief of the B. and C. police stationed in Cincinnati, spent a few days at home and returned to his post on Tuesday.

Oscar Julnsoen Cincinnati

Assessor Abroad as Tax Schedules Extend

The township assessor Mr Kenny faces difficulty processing this year due to extended specific property schedules and protests from the taxpayer. The assessor is abroad, impacting his regular force's ability to manage the workload.

Kenny

Fort Wayne Traction Seeks Five Cent Fare Increase

The Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Company petitions the Public Service Commission for authority to charge one half dime cash and six cents ticket fares on Fort Wayne city lines. Company officials state the fares are needed to pay for current service.

Fort Wayne Und Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Company Public Service Commission

Nicholas Lentz Dies at Almost 90 in Utica Township

Nicholas Lentz died this afternoon at his home in Utica Township after a long illness. He was nearly ninety. Survived by four sons Samuel Omega Scott and Webster Lentz all residing in Utica Township.

Nicholas Lentz Utica Township Lentz Samuel Omega Scott Webster ‘Lentz

Large Profits on Small Investment in Window Bakery

Earn from 300 to 1500 net monthly with our window bakery system. No experience required. Our service department starts you quickly. Pay no royalties or rentals. Buy complete equipment outright or on agreed terms from the American Clay Machinery Co. 1619 Conway Bldg Chicago His.

American Clay Machinery Co Conway Chicago His

Battery Service at Osborn and Wor

Battery service advertisement lists Osborn and Wor gang as location with phone 874 in Coote Building. Ad runs from February 17 to March 17.

Osborn & Worgang’a Coote Bidg

Lost Pair Driving Gloves Rab bit Hair Lined

Reward offered for return of a lost pair of driving gloves with rabbit hair lining. Contact H. A. Fausett at 328 Tenth Street. Advertised March 4 5 6.

H. A. Fausett Tenth Street

Why Not Why Not A Jeffersonville Baking Company Success

Editorial argues for local wholesale grocery expansion through the Jeffersonville Baking Company. It cites past city success with joint stock funded ventures and notes the bakery now serves local dealers with little bread imported. The piece urges keeping wealth and business in Jeffersonville rather than sending funds to Louisville or New Albany.

Jeffersonville Louisville Quaker Maid Jeffersonville Baking Company New Albany

New Cabinet Officers Object to Economy Policy

Secretary of Commerce Alexander and Secretary of Agriculture Mere ath, both new, protest Congress cuts to their departments. The piece discusses revenue limits, debt from past administrations, and the need to balance liberal funding for commerce and agriculture with prudent spending to fund government.

Alexander Mereath Congressional Congress Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce

William Weber Dies in Frightful Burns at Home

William Weber, 27, of Sellersburg, died from severe burns suffered in a fire at his residence Tuesday morning. He was associated with Weber Brothers Garage. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon at the Sellersburg M. O. E. Church. He was a popular local figure.

William Weber France Sellersburg Sedle Burg M.oe Weber Owas Weber Brothers Garage

Colby Viewed As Internationalist Figure After Appointment

In New York on the night of his appointment Bainbridge Colby described himself as deeply aligned with President Wilson and the League of Nations. He stated he agreed with the President on major policies and indicated support for the internationalist approach.

Bainbridge Colby Woodrow Wilsam Pies Iuc New York League of Nations Paidie Aieterestl

Lafayette Considers Daylight Saving Ordinance

Lafayette Indiana city council members debated a daylight saving ordinance from April 25 to September 26 with Ward H Petthitzer touting broad support from employers and 96 percent of residents. Lafayette Lodge of Blas also voted unanimously in favor.

Lafayette Ind Lafayette City H. Petthitzer Lafayette Lodge of Blas

One Cent Drop Letter Postage Debate Moves Ahead

A senate committee advances a provision to return penny postage for letters in the Post Office Appropriation bill. The measure, noted in committee reports, awaits consideration on the Senate floor.

Senate Post Office Post Office

Congress urged to curb war era government spending

The article argues that annual expenditures now rival prewar levels and that nine government departments require unavoidable spending. It commends Congress for finding curtailments and urges Secretaries Alexander and Meredith to cooperate to bring expenditures within government revenue, easing taxation for counties.

Congress Alexander Meredith

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