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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
1
Witnesses describe Crawford shooting Engel on a New Albany sidewalk after a confrontation during a crime spree. Testimony covers Logsdon supplying the pistol, police reactions, and the defendant’s courtroom composure as the trial advances.
Noon session opens after dinner as 104 men were summoned to form the jury. The case has drawn deep interest and the trial is noted as the swiftest ever conducted in the Circuit Court. Meanwhile, chapel services resume with a Sunday worship schedule led by Dr. Lyman-Wheaton and Camorrow.
Rev. Doaviadh AL Wonter leads Sunday School and worship with a family friendly lesson. Morning worship on theme Dolin Three sixterin. Evening service features a special choir song and sermon topics. Christian Endeavor meeting and Bible classes held weekly with midweek Lenten services and friendly invitation to all.
The church holds Vocation Day with a morning program in the Sabbath School auditorium at 9 30 including short tasks. The pastor preaches at 6 30 p m on Remember Thy Creator and at 7 30 on The Problem of Youth. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m with talk on Patience and Its Rewards.
At Market and Pearl streets First Nazarene Church announces Sunday School at 9 03 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting The Rev H Higbee Lee of Seymour Church will preach both morning and evening replacing the pastor The morning theme Sitting Together In Heavenly Places With Christ Jesus and the evening None Of These Things Move Me He is a noted pulpit orator and will draw a welcome crowd
St Pauls Episcopal Church under Rev Laman Wheaton plans continued services. The report notes the church has operated with active ministry for some time and seeks to provide guidance to members.
Morton Memorial Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m sermon by Rev W E Munday junior Epworth League at 3 00 p m senior Epworth League at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 p m sermon by Rev J R Noland of Simpsonville Ke
Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with full attendance urged. Morning and evening preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League at 6 45 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 3 p m Public invited to all services.
The morning class meeting is at 9 with Sunday School led by Lo A Zimmer starting at 2 15. The Epworth League gathers at 3 30 as the pastor speaks at 4 30 on Indeed then 7 30 teachers address Molthers of Life. A large Chorus Choir will provide special music and an informal reception closes the Fellowship period.
Mrs Nellie Montgomery 33 wife of Albert Montgomery United States Navy hospital steward died Friday morning at her home Norfolk Virginia Funeral to be held in Jeffersonville Indiana She was born in Jeffersonville and moved to Portsmouth nine years ago Survivors include her parents husband and several sisters and brothers Funeral at St Augustine's Catholic Church will be conducted in Jeffersonville
Mrs George Ward of St Louis mother of Charles Peel the bicycle man recounts an accident where she tripped on a street and broke her arm. Mrs Amanda Hall a longtime resident of the Old Ladies Home on West Market Street is said to have died. Mel Hall, thought to be the county’s oldest woman at 98, remains sharp and recalls past eras.
Thomas Lindley son of Mr and Mrs Mee Lindley of East Front Street has been ill with indigestion but is showing improvement under care.
Miss Pantie Giray, previously ill with influenza aboard a diver train on Pearl Street, is now able to be up and about.
Mrs Julia Northcut, long confined to her home on Tenth Street, has regained strength and is able to be up and about again after illness or injury.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of our mother Mrs. Ann Ahrendl. Thanks to undertaker M. Coots & Sons Rev J. A. Winters Luke's Brotherhood Excelsior Encampment No 4. Special thanks to donors Mrs. William H. Nierman Geo Henry Frank Alirendt Jeffersonville March 3.
In Shelbyville Indiana Purdue University agricultural staff led by FL Frost W A Ostrander and BR EPhomas observed corn testing at the high school. Eight hundred ears were tested with last week’s 860 ears showing 14.10 percent dead or partly dead and 11.72 percent diseased. The test aims to detect disease unseen by ordinary testing and may lead to statewide adoption.
Classified line shows a furnished apartment for rent with contact by telephone 1051F. The ad appears in the March 13 15 period.
Morning subject Progressive Discipleship at FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Evening message titled The Reciprocity of Candie. The fragment outlines a church service program with two distinct parts and a focus on Christian teaching.
For sale or rent a 48 acre farm two miles south of Memphis Indiana. 25 to 30 acres in new meadow, six room house, new barn, one good well. On Jackson Highway with inter urban car line passing through the farm. C. A. Reynolds Memphis Ind RD No. 1.
Local ad lists SHUCK MOTOR CAR CO at 119-121 Spring Street with phone 579 and Osborn and Vor gang car wash at Coots Building with phone 374. Adv runs Feb 17 to Mar 17.
Dan Morgan Smith, a former Virginia aristocrat and U S Supreme Court advisor, delivers a free address at Wall Street M E Church under the Anti Saloon League. The Major led the 358th Infantry battalion in France’s St Mihiel salient, earning the name Battalion of Death after routing three German regiments. The hour long talk details battlefield valor and warns against internal dangers, concluding with a contrast between foes abroad and at home.
The Department of Conservation urges Indiana farmers to restore native birds due to their vital role in suppressing crop pests. An ornithologist observed robins eating large amounts of cutworms and earthworms, suggesting even small increases in bird efficiency could reduce insect damage. Auto storage ad appears at end.
On Saturday March 13 two pounds of granulated sugar are priced at 35 cents at Federal Bakery located at 340 Spring Street. Ad appears March 12 and 13.
Battery service from Feb. 17 to Mar. 17 listed at Osborn and Vor for advisory purposes.
Fragmented court notes report candidates for county offices and land survey items. Albert Ro Clapp filed deviation as candidate for representation. Bernard Coll filed declaration as candidate for County Treasurer. James W. Hanenek and others listed with local place references amid Johnson River Creek district mentions.
Amest on record breagine awidie once was in at ndaner affie for Hour this morning Almost every school in FelYerseansyne was bepre sented. Children heard short tales including How The Bears Came and Why The Bear Sleeps. Mel Caldwell read the opening chapter of Macfertin s Blue Bird.
A guide for professionals to compute net income for tax returns. It explains deductions for necessary expenses, two accounting methods cash basis and accrual, and criteria for joint vs individual filings. It notes return deadlines to the Collector of Internal Revenue by March 15.
The Federal Board for Vocational Education outlines plans to safeguard health and provide medical care for disabled veterans in job training. periodic doctor nurse and counselor reports determine training suitability and ensure care without charge while in training.
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