Bridge proposal sparks town wide talk and pledges
Local dialogues center on a joint bridge project linking Louisville Jeffersonville and New Albany with backing from prominent figures. Joseph R. Kirwan urges a government state financed bridge as a wartime memorial. James B. Wilson proposes a dam and ridge design while Acting Mayor Kinnan supports a free bridge to unite north and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Journal
Joseph R. Kirwan
Smith
Florida
United States
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisville
New Albany
Jeffersonville
James B. Wilson
Stith
Kinnan
New Albany Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Jewett
Second National Bank
Jewett
Parent Teachers Meeting At Chestnut Street School
The Parent-Teachers Association of Chestnut Street School will hold its regular meeting Thursday March 44. Mothers interested in membership or involved with the WOUAR of Spring Hill School are invited to attend a regular meeting tomorrow afternoon. Mr. J H Warder will address the gathering. Members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association of
Chestnut Street School
Spring Hill School
Tomorow
J. H. Warder
Quotation About Public Games and Local Commerce
The text notes that all games of ecards and dice in public resorts have stopped with no sign of them on Saturday. It contrasts soft versus craps as wasteful pursuits and hints at political nomination tips being unreliable. It mentions Clarksville as an old town and notes two auto accessory rooms in the Lewis Building at Spring and Chestnut Streets with Leep and Peel to the south and north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
Clarksville
Lewis
Spring and
Chestnut Streets
Peel
Senator Harry S New Seeds Free Distribution Notice
Senator Harry S New has sent a limited supply of government garden seeds for free distribution. Call at this office for yours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S.new
Farewell Party for Mrs Fry by Utica Mission Society
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Utica Circuit ME Church awarded Mrs. Harry Fry a pin as a token of esteem at a Monday afternoon farewell gathering at Jennie Gilmore's home in Utica township near Jeffersonville. Fry, former society president, plans to move to Kansas City Missouri with her husband who will start a new business there. The group praised her faithful work and lamented her departure, noting everyone enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Utica
Harry Fry
Utica Township
Jennie Gilmore
Jeffersonville
Death notice for Aibrase Hurle in Memphis shoe business
Funeral services for Aibrase Hurle of Memphis Indiana were held at the Christian Church in Memphis. Burial followed at Silver Creek Cemetery after the services. Hurle, known in the local shoe trade for over 50 years, died in Greenwood Indiana. The remains of Mrs Eliza Davis were sent to Sugar Grove Kentucky with her son Robert Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aibrase Hurle
Greenwood
Ind
Christian Church
Memphis
Arehock
Silver Creek
Eliza Davis
Sugar Grove, Ky
Robert Davis
Mrs Mary Fahey 74 Found Dead at Home
Mrs Mary Fahey aged 74 was found dead in bed by granddaughter Katherine Manion at her home 220 Werner Avenue. She had heart trouble and died after retirement Tuesday night. Coroner Coots noted the death. She leaves a son James Manion of Louisville and Miss Kate Fahey. Funeral Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the house then 9 a.m. at St Augustine's Church with interment in Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fahey
Katherine Manion
Coots
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Intermento
Auto Laundry by Experienced Car Washers
Shuck Motor Car Co invites customers to Auto Laundry service at 119-121 Spring Street with experienced staff and contact number 579 for car washing options.
Education Week Urges Support for Public Schools and Teachers
A state wide call from the Committee on the Emergency in Education and Governor proclamation designates March 7 to 14 as Education Week. The message highlights underpaid teachers, large student counts, and Indiana’s projected loss of 3,000 teachers in September 1920, urging alumni associations to aid both common and higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On the Emergency In Education
League of Nations
America
Indiana
Indiana Alumni Association
H. M. Barbour
Association of Alumni
Indiana University
Jersey cattle breeders form Clark County association
Tuesday March 2 marked a key step as Clark County Jersey breeders organized to promote high standards and growth of the Jersey herd. Promoters include John T. Garr as president and Walton Van Pelt as vice president, with Harold McCulloch secretary treasurer and others on the board, aiming to boost dairy profitability and breed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Clark Country
John T. Garr
Walton van Pelt
Harold McCulloch
Seety Treas
A. J. Mahan
W. Q. Kranz
H. A. Stevens
George van Pelt
Denham & Greer
Guy Daily
Wm B. McCulloch
Everitt Stricker
J. K. McCulloeh
John McCulloeh
AT YOUR SERVICE Auto Repair Ad
AT YOUR SERVICE offers repairs for any car make with guaranteed workmanship. Visit Spring St facility, contact SITUCK MOTOR CAR CO at 579 119 121. Battery services and car washes available at Osborn and Vorgang's, 374 Coots Building. Adv Feb 17 to Mar 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuck Motor Car CO
Spring St
Situck Motor Car CO
Battery Gervies
Osborn & Vorgang’s
Coots
Osborn & Vorgang
Teachers and pay spark national debate on education
The address argues for higher teacher pay to prevent mass resignations and preserve the nation’s schools. It credits teachers with unifying diverse immigrant children into a common national identity and warns that underfunding endangers the republic and future generations.
Court House Proceedings Roundup of Divorce and Land Transfers
Court records show Rabt W. Broyles filing for divorce from Jessie A. Broyles citing separation since 1920 and disputes over meals and abuse. Transfers include William Hartman and Katie Hartman conveying land to David A. Cole for 12000 dollars, and multiple other property deeds in Henryville and surrounding townships. The case against John S. Crawford alias Cole for the murder of deputy William Engel proceeds with jury selection in New Albany, while Judge James Fortune and Frank Carr announce candidacies for judge. Irene Brennan begins deputy recorder training under Recorder McKinley to replace Miss Mahoney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabt
W. Broyles
Harber
Jessie A. Broyles
Peedo
William 4. Hartman
Katie M. Hartman
David A. Cole
John H. Walker
Mary Walker Henning
Sarah Walker
James A. Kennedy
Joh
Eliza Pratt
Asa W.noblett
Hlinois
T. F. Pralt
Henry Luckneck
Joseph M. Turner
Fayette County
Zachary Taylor
Henryville
Ryan
Green Street
William Staton
L. D. Dietrich
John S. Crawford
Cole
Willliam Engel
Sherif
Evansville
Reformatory
James Fortune
Dugan
Crawford
New Albany
Frank Carr
Zollman
Wiliam J. Fisher
J.+ Binder
Fortune
Irene Brennan
eRcorder McKinley
Mahoney
Personal notes from Mekville gossip column
Mekville society items report a boy scout finding a gold watch to return, illnesses and relocations of locals, a former city resident John Van Liew visiting and planning a major factory in Oklahoma, remodeling plans for Curtis Ballard, hospital visits for Mrs. A H L Bancher, and various local assignments and travels from residents including trustees, contractors, and deputy recorder Romilda Mathoney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mekville Gillespie
Pearl Street
Ellis
Rudolph Deihel
John van Liew
Reliattee
Frankfort
McAllister
Oklahoma
United States
Curtis Ballard
Spring and
Eighth Streets
SHUCK Auto Repair Promises Rattle Free Ride
Let SHUCK fix your car and remove rattles squeaks and knocks. Fully equipped to handle the most difficult job. They guarantee their work and satisfaction. Phone 579.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuck
Shuck Motor Car CO
Spring Street
Car overhaul ad from Osborn Vorgang
Advertisement for car overhaul services by Osborn and Vorgang. Includes phone 374 and location Coots Building. Runs from February 17 to March 17.
Noted Speaker Dan Morgan Smith to Speak in Indiana
Gol. Dan Morgan Smith Chicago attorney and former commander of the 358th Infantry announces a speaking tour in Indiana under the Anti Saloon League of America and Indiana League. He will speak in Wall Street Mode Jeffersonville on Saturday March 3 at 7 30 with Prof. J K Taggart in charge and church leaders coordinating. He will recount war experiences of the Battalion of Death, which suffered from 161 men at St Mihiel to 327 afterward. Meetings are free and open to all, inviting women and former service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol
Dan Morgan Smith
Chicago
358Th Infantry
Indiana
Anti Saloon League of America
Indiana League
Wall Street
Moe
Churel
Jeffersonville
J. K. Taggart
J. T. Scull
J BK. Coleman
Oscar Lee Black
Reed
F. ML Vawter
W. Bt Munday
LD. Youngblood
W. I. Hamilton
Pegram
D. A. Winter
Smith
St. Mihiel
Charlestown School Loses One of Its Best Teachers
Miss Mary Peeples, fifth grade teacher in Charlestown Public Schools, resigns to join Louisville schools for higher pay. In her second year, she was beloved and considered a strong educator. Miss Carrie Botterf named to fill the vacancy as Col. Smith lectures across the country amid a school closure due to an epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer
United States
Ernest Phurston
Dee
Iain Tts
Theo. Roosevelt
National Educational Association
Ocean Grove
Great
American Republic
Weilas
Marys Peeple
Charlestown
Miss Teeple
Louisville
Miss Marys
Carrie Botterf
Peeples
Belgium to New York export order for sewing machines
A Belgian based company has secured a large export order for feather stitching machines to be delivered to Belitung, with delivery soon. The Bauer Company, cited as near or day or soon, expects to fulfill this and additional orders from European countries will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tier
Jeffersons
Bauer Aaufaelling Company
New York
Beletuna
Bauer Conmipany
Gieoree Hedzhou Beoodime Secure New Contract
Gieoree Hedzhou and Beoodime received a contract valued at 1,000 wagers, marking a notable business agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gieoree TH. Hedzhou & Beoodime
Prather and Wapson Attend Jeffersonville Event
Mrs. So Mo Bennett of Jeffersonville and Ve. and Mrs. Os. J. Swartz attended Friday's event as guests of honor, with the crowd noting the lively reception and local interest in the Swartz Strida gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi Armel
So Mo Bennett
Feffersonville
Os. J. Swartz Strida
Mr Benneth Visits Sister Mesclo Brown Sunday
A fragment notes that Floa Benneth visited his sister Mesclo Brown on Sunday. Details are limited and unclear in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floa Benneth
Mesclo
Miss Fleanor Swartz Returns Home From Prather Visit
Miss Fleanor Swartz has returned to Jeffersonville after a visit to Prather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleanor Swartz
Prather
Teffersonville
Assessor Visits Homes Over Recent Assessment Verifications
The assessor has been visiting local homes in recent days to verify and complete the assessment process. Residents are asked to cooperate with verifications and provide requested information for accurate property valuations.
Miss Fittie Halter Af Dedferscra Dite Events
Sunday note records a social gathering involving Miss Fittie Halter and Mrs. Junie Smith with unspecified activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittie Halter Af
Miss Mayiue Quine Improves After School Absence
Miss Mayiue Quine spent the week with Mrs. Bia Sanders. Francis Stoner has been out of school for the past week but is clearly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayiue Quine
Bia Sanders
Francis Stoner
Metz Hosts Evening Supper For Mrs Fields And Mrs Ryan
Mes Blot entertained Mrs J B Fields of Louisville and Mrs Walter Ryan at a supper Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
J. B. Fields
Louisville
Walter Ryan
Mrs Martha Veta Spends Afternoon with AJ Galligan
Mrs Martha Veta spent the afternoon with Mrs AJ Bo Galligan in an informal social gathering. The two women chatted and shared refreshments during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Veta
AJ Bo Galligan
Geopee Edward Lake Recovers From Severe Illness
Geopee Edward Lake is recovering from a severe case of illness. Family and medical staff report gradual improvement as treatment continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geopee Edward Lake
Watson lodge meeting draws large attendance
Fridas avenins Gement Lode Noo Wa PO Ghb held its regular meeting Sabtierdas nieht with unusually large attendance. Two candidates were initiated on the Master Masons Degree at Utica Lodge No. 337. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica Lodge No
FL & AL
Hetoat Watson
Lee Hobson and Fanity Move to New Home
Lee Hobson and Fanity relocated to their new residence on the so called Hazard place yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hobson
Fanity
MisserVe Blevins to Visit Missouri Relative Guests
MisserVe Blevins plans to leave V next week for Missouri where shiv will stay with relatives as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MisserVe Blevins
Missouri
Shiv
Also Mentioned on This Page
OWIT
Mrs. Fry
Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Association For
Shuck Motor Gar CO
Court House
Georg A. Ahrendt
Anna Ahrendt
Wm. H. Niemyer
Margaret Huban
Timothy J. Huban
Charles W. Sholl
Denver
W. Edward Ditsell
Frank Masters
Stella Nicholson
Washington County
Henryville Underwood Road
Wallace
Blanche Williams
Charles and
Ann Norris
A. HL. Bancher
East Maple Street
David Field
Norton Lafirmary
Sherrill
Ashbury Groves
Toeust
Lauther Childs
Sam Kendall
Willian Smith
H. B. Holmes
Keigwin
Whes. FL
Neil
Austin
Peacock & Packard
Mer
Pea- Peek
Tlona Beemer
Iilate
Broadway
Biges
Dlhl Rose
Mechanic Streels
Romilda Mathoney
J. H. McKinley
McKinley
Wayne Howard Shipley
St. Augustine
Fla
George Dawes
Jeff Monday
Coal. Smith
Inois
Ilinois
Col. Smith
Belgium
Prather and
Wapson
George Chillers
Watson
Anna Jacobs
Wr. and
Mies
AL Wo Sutton
Fridas Avenins
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!