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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
1
An interested crowd gathered for Story Hour at the library this morning starting with a short biographical sketch of Horace Wade, an eleven year old author of four books for boys. February saw 89 new borrowers and an attendance of 4422 while magazine circulation rose with 263 magazines issued last month.
Shuck Motor Car Co advertises heated garage auto storage at 34.00 per month with 979 phone number and location at 119-121 Spring Street. We never close.
The funeral for August Meyer, who died yesterday of liver cancer at his home, will take place at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Anthony's Church. Interment follows in St. Louis Cemetery, Louisville.
The Robert Howe farm of 175.66 acres at Grants 170 154 and 192 near Charlestown sold for 210000. A deed filed this morning from Elizabeth E. Howe living in Indianapolis transfers the property to Floyd Horton and Henry Murphy as tenants in common.
The funeral of George Ealy will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at Bethel Church. The interment will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
The document presents the balance sheet of the First National Bank at Jeffersonville Indiana as of February 1920 with liabilities including capital stock paid in 150000 and deposits totaling 1 320 245 65. It notes loans and discounts with no charges for excessive rates and includes cashier H E Heaton’s oath and notary attestations dated March 1920.
Maple Street Church invites all to a full Sunday School attendance. Preaching services are at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with a prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 39 p m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend these services.
First Nazarene Church on Car Market and Pearl Streets announces Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Young People Society at 6:30 p.m. prayer meeting Thursday evening. Describes singing and testimonials and welcomes all.
Morning worship at 10 45 features a sermon by Dr W E Arnold editor of the Central Methodist. Evening service at 7 30 includes a sermon by Rev Walter To Mundas the church pastor. Junior Epworth League meets at 2 30 and Senior Epworth League at 6 30 p.m.
Rev. Oscar Leedidack leads services at First Presbyterian Church with Bible School at 9:30, morning worship at 10:30 on Jaedicea the Lukewarm, evening service at 7:30 on Past Feeling, and Christian Endeavor at 6:30 with Life topics.
Rev. Z. M. Vawter preaches at the First Christian Church. Morning topic on the Interchurch World Movement Up To Date. Evening sermon titled A Swift Retribution.
Spring Street Battery Service advertises repair for any make of car with a guaranteed job. The note invites customers to bring in their next repair and emphasizes experience and reliability. Phone contact listed as 579 119 121.
The Apollos defeated Carlton 37 to 24 before a large New Albany crowd. Captain Seitz scored 14 points as Apollo players dominated the game with five of eight foul goals and all but one player scoring. The preliminary Apollo Cadets beat Pool Room Stars 18 to 6.
SHUCK advertises car repair services at 119 121 Spring Street claiming expertise in difficult jobs with guaranteed work and customer satisfaction. The note emphasizes thorough equipment and the saying it pays to please.
A 1919 Federal Reserve Board report shows the United States ran a trade balance of over four billion dollars. Several nations in South America and the Far East held large deficits against the U S, including the British East Indies, Cuba, Brazil, China, Japan, Argentina, and Cine with substantial totals. The surplus export position rests mainly on Europe, and continued production requires new markets for American goods.
A brief editorial note mentions Mr. Lansing being less in harmony with the President than the President is with the country, reflecting political tension and public sentiment.
President Wilson seeks to retire from entangling alliances but encounters obstacles that may make disengagement difficult. His initiative to simplify foreign commitments faces political and strategic headwinds.
Herbert Hoover will not enter the Georgia presidential primary. He declines to declare as a Democrat before Georgia voters, saying he cannot perform real public service by joining the race. The remark suggests no role for him in the contest and hints at British interests influencing his decision.
Mrs. Oscar Johnson hosted a six o clock dinner Friday at her Plank Road home. Guests included Mrs. Bertha Serrier Ferguson of Chicago, Mrs. Rose B. Allen, and Mrs. Fleanora Liston of this city.
A classified note invites inquiries for auto parts, providing a phone and address at 419-11 Spring Street. It emphasizes direct contact by phone or in person.
West Point graduate and Washington lawyer General Ansell resigned over opposition to the Court-martial system and its revision. He now serves as counsel for House Subcommittee No. 2, examining foreign expenditures and War Department waste under Secretary Baker.
By mutual consent the suit of Mrs. Lillie Brown against Thomas Dolan and the Citizens Trust Company to stop payment on a $6500 check went over to next Saturday in Clark Circuit Court. A temporary restraining order issued Friday by Judge James W Fortune remains in force. The earlier suit by Lullie Brown, now Dolan, against the Citizens Trust Company was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff and other costs.
It was made public this term that John Chapman 31 of this city and Mrs Eva IF Everling 25 of Elwood Ind were secretly married Jan 23 by Magistrate John Madden. The bride was divorced from a former husband Jan 20.
Henry Dugan filed a certificate with Circuit Clerk Charles E. Zollman declaring his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff to succeed himself. John B. Carr filed a certificate as a Democrat candidate for County Treasurer nomination.
Joseph Marino died of tuberculosis at the Indiana Reformatory at 2 this morning. He had been sent from Lake county on October 8, 1919 to serve from 2 to 21 years for manslaughter. He was formerly a soldier.
Jeffersonville High School defeated Boonville 25 to 11 in a basketball tournament game held in Evansville. The Jeff High School team secured the win over their opponents.
A recruiting notice promises $1500 to $5000 yearly net for territory holders who own a wagon or auto and can post bond. It claims 137 practical articles used in every home and farm, advertising the largest company of its kind in the world with 52 years in business. No experience needed. training provided. Write promptly for exclusive territory. R Watkins Co Dept 110 Winona Minn.
On Saturday March 6, Federal System of Bakeries offers two pounds of genuine granulated sugar for 35 cents at 340 Spring Street. Sugar will be scarce during March and April, so buy now for the future. Adv Mar 5 6.
Private Alfred M McDonald son of Mr and Mrs John McDonald south of Shelbyville Ind writes from Derby Liverpool Kingland hospital that he is alive after ten years missing. He asks for his birth record to return to the United States and notes he lost a leg in the late war. His parents, elderly, were overjoyed to hear from him. Two other sons are with the Army of Occupation in Germany.
Plain Mary of Bangor Maine captured the world Jersey cow championship at the American Jersey Cattle Club show in New York. She yielded 15 255 pounds of milk and 1 040 pounds of butterfat in a year, beating the former record holder Vive La France from Oregon by nine pounds. Plain Mary is owned by Payer Ayer.
In Hammond Indiana Tony Heintz of West Hammond is charged with robbing Martin Strug's business house after befriending the guard bulldog by scratching its back. Strug recalls Heintz spent much time scratching the dog in the store and a police chief notes the unusual approach led to the arrest.
The 3-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Yarbrough died at a local hospital from influenza. Shortly after, a son was born to Mrs. Yarbrough. The mother has pneumonia and may not recover. The family, recently moved from near Louisville, Kentucky, has six children. two are in serious condition. Township Trustee cares for the family.
An advertisement from the Watkins Company of Winona Minnesota touts famous Watkins Goods with big profits and urges readers to write today for more information.
Mrs Abrenat nee Bestirti a native of Leuven Brandenburg Germany died at home after heart failure at Hopkins addition on Utica Pine. She was 35 years a resident here and widow of HY year. She leaves four children and two grandchildren. Funeral will be from the house Monday at 4 o clock with Rev DOA Winter officiating. The children Mrs W H Nierman Indianapolis Gorge A Ahrendt at home Henry A Ahrendt at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and Frankirk Ahrendt at Camp Grant Rockport Illinois. All will attend. Interment Eastern Censee ferry station.
A local auto dealer advertises no my name but promises the best values and a quality guarantee. The message highlights a wide variety of cars and a contact phone number 9579 for inquiries.
Mrs Elizabeth Kern a stenographer of 915 Fulton Street filed suit in Clark Circuit Court to annul her marriage to Her Kern alleged to have married in Louisville on December 15 1917 and separated after thirteen days She found Kern had another wife at Marion Indiana and a divorce suit was filed but not granted She was 24 and lived in Scottsburg at the time of marriage An affidavit states Kern is a non resident and his whereabouts are unknown Elizabeth Richey seeks her maiden name restored
Lost driving gloves with rabbit hair lining, reward offered. If found return to H. A. Fausett at 528 Tenth Street. Adv March 4 5 6.
Discussion questions whether any member of the Wilson official family remains unstrained by clashes with the President. The piece probes tensions within the administration amid a dispute about conduct and leadership.
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