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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1920
Page
1
Local canneries within 30 miles of Jeffersonville anticipate strong sales this season as prices remain stable and supplies grow. Farmers expect higher acreage and improved profits, with several canneries moving to a fixed pricing method that avoids sliding scales.
Clifford J. G. Clifford of the firm surveying the Pennsylvanian improvements north of the city inspected the grounds. Two small locomotives and some tools were unloaded Saturday. No resumption is expected before April 11 while the Railway Administration completes an inventory of returns.
State and federal inspectors in the city check permits and child health safety at workplaces. Some sites lack permits and avoid prosecutions locally, while other counties enforce penalties. In New Albany one employer faced a $4500 cost after a child eight or younger worked a full hour.
The note argues diplomacy backed by force is needed to break Japan’s grip on China. It laments weak stance and asserts no solid steps are apparent in the current situation.
An automotive dealer advertises a quality guarantee and a wide vehicle selection. The notice lists Shuck Motor Car Co at 119-121 Spring Street and a contact phone number 579.
Judge Fortune presided as John Crawford faced a murder verdict with life imprisonment after a controversial turnout. A juror allegedly held out for manslaughter amid a proclaimed compromise. Separate actions include divorce, guardianship, property transfers, and local political candidacy declarations in Crawford County.
The State Public Service Commission granted a continuance until May 4 for a hearing on the petition of the Southern Telephone Company of Indiana to continue wartime rates in Burleson.
A district meeting of Indiana librarians on March 25 in Columbus invites Mrs. Caldwell to share her experience building library patronage among Jeffersonville business men. Her innovation has yielded encouraging results and attracted nationwide attention.
The ladies of Jeffersonville are invited to use today’s STAR issue to view a new permanent daily feature called the Club Calendar. Readers are urged to cooperate by sending data about local women’s organizations and upcoming meetings, with advance notice preferred.
Advertisement for battery service at Osborn and Vor gang's in Coots Building. Phone number listed as 74 with dates from February 17 to March 17.
The Police Court docket Monday included 67 cases. Harry Field and Theodore Higdon, both colored, were fined one dollar and costs for fighting. Luther Robinson, colored, was fined 25 dollars and costs for stealing five boxes of candy from Gitizens Drug Store on Springs and Court Avenue, with six months at Penal Farm. suspended if he works, pays 15 dollars value and the 35 dollar fine. William Thompson, a tramp negro, received a 25 dollar fine and costs and Penal Farm sentence suspended to leave the state and not return.
At a Friday night city school board meeting a resolution demanded the resignation of Superintendent Emmett Taylor. The signers were David M. Boze, Jesse C. Cook, and Louis Seber. Taylor disputes the claim, says he has two years left on his contract and notes a recent salary increase and a summer leave of absence.
Passersby note an old sign under the cornice of a brick house near Ringo Motor Company. It reads City Drug Store and recalls J. G. Caldwell who sold drugs here until 1877. The Caldwell family were prominent, with Edward Caldwell later running a rug shop at Penn and Chestnut. The painted sign erodes but the old store and figure linger.
A weekly schedule lists lectures and club gatherings across Jeffersonville including Mrs. Walter Budledt speaking on ratification of a treaty at 8 pm at the Chamber of Commerce Building under the Womans Franchise League. Various organizational meetings follow from Monday through Friday at homes, churches, and schools.
Special correspondence from Washington notes a Democrat admirer of Representative Dunbar says his popularity crosses party lines. The letter praises Dunbar’s lack of extreme partisanship and suggests he should be retained for a second term given his first-term experience benefits to the district and nation.
John R. Snyder of 1304 Spring Street received a telegram Saturday afternoon announcing the death of his niece Miss Ethel Van Campen aged 27 in Plant City Florida where she had gone last November. She was educated at local High School Indiana University and taught school. Her recent job was a clerk at the Government Depot. She had traveled to Denver a year ago for health reasons and later returned. Accompanied by her father Will Van Campen and sister Mary Van Campen she and a party went to Florida hoping for relief. A brother Hiel Van Campen is in Washington. The remains were brought to Mr. Snyder’s home.
Mrs. Mary A. Kavanaugh widow of Patrick Kavanaugh aged 58 died Monday morning at 226 Ohio Avenue from paralysis after a stroke two months earlier. A resident of the city she leaves two children Caroll Kavanaugh and Kathrine Kavanaugh, a sister Mrs. Margaret Foley and brother Charles Carroll. She was a devoted member of St Augustine's Co-Church. A wide circle of friends mourns her death.
Charles Mo Colyer 49 died Saturday night at his home 348 Ohio Avenue. A harnessmaker at the Government Depot, he was born in Greenville Tennessee and was a son of Mr and Mrs Elbert Colyer. He formerly partnered in a Greenville harness business. Survived by his wife Callie Colyer one son and three daughters. Body shipped Sunday night to Greenville for burial.
Miss Amanda Hall born October 9 1827 in New Jersey died late Saturday night at the Old Ladies Home in Jeffersonville She came to the city at age nine with her parents who were charter members of the First Baptist Church There are no known living relatives Her body moved to E M Coots Sons chapel for funeral services to be held this afternoon
Albert Bo Montgomery hospital steward in the United States Navy arrived Sunday with the body of his wife Nellie Montgomery who died at Norfolk Virginia. Funeral services are set for St Augustine's Catholic Church at 9 o clock Tuesday morning.
The Internal Revenue Department orders all 1919 income tax returns and payments to reach the Collector of Internal Revenue by midnight. Partial payments of at least a quarter are required. extensions are limited to 30 days with full facts. Penalties include up to 1000 plus 25 percent, or 5 percent plus 1 percent monthly, for late or fraudulent filings.
Short classified ad seeking to buy used fur niture vegetables and stoves. Caller listed as Dan Robison with a telephone contact. Advertisement dated February 18.
Gus Namer serves as chief engineer unloading rolling stock at Pennsylvania Yards with John Kirchgessner and Ira Nolan. Namer reports developing callouses from the work. Presbyterian Men's Chair meets at Capt. A. Pederaon's home this evening.
Kepler W. Barnes of Charlestown announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Surveyor at the general primary on May 4. He is the son of former Willis Barnes. A package sent from London arrived in New York and will reach this city soon, a Christmas gift long awaited. Claude W. Ablands of this city named to Hospitality Committee for the 55th annual Scottish Rite Convocation in Indianapolis March 23 24 and 25.
Charles W. Lanz of Bedford and Charlestown background was certified with the Secretary of State as a Republican candidate for state Treasurer nomination.
John Reed and Thomas W. Gray of Bline Lick are in the city attending Mrs. Reed's daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs Frank Rirtel. 727 Mast Maple Street.
Motorman ROCAS Chetitabee is hurt at his home on 801 Bl Chestnut Street in Ke. Paxton visits in Whentucky while Mrs. C B DeCamp and her son Gayle, visiting Mrs. Frank Shilling in Port Fulton, return to their home in Kankakee Ils.
Miss Helen Whitson departs Norton Infirmary this evening to reside with her parents Mr and Mrs Jefferson Whitson in Salisbury D C. Her father serves as a superintendent at the National Cemetery there.
Mrs Gearles Camphel has been visiting her parents. Mrs Jefferson Whitson of Salisbury NC will return home in a few days.
A man on Market and Spring Street recalls a bizarre event at about 4 a.m. when two men on a motorcycle halted in front of the First National Bank on Market Street. One flashed a bright light at the bank door before the riders sped off, leaving onlookers puzzled.
Jefferson Lodge B PLO offers members and families a St Patrick's night gathering with a chance for fellowship and enjoyment.
J W Dixon of Heney County who bought the Wilson farm in Utica is in the city looking for a house to move into as a tenant occupies the existing dwelling on his property.
Fred Vawter, son of Rev. J. M. Vavver, departed Sunday to Alabama for unspecified duties or visit.
J. R. Lancaster has been placed in charge of the county for the campaign for General Wood in the Republican bid for the presidency.
Miss Annabelle Peterson of Indianapolis has been appointed supervisor of Red Cross nurses in Indiana. She will assist Ina M. Gaskill in implementing the wartime and peacetime Red Cross Nursing Departments plan, placing nurses in public health work and selecting instructors for home hygiene care of the sick and dietetics. Peterson recently discharged from Camp Taylor after over a year of service and is a graduate of Protestant Deaconess Hospital Training School in Indianapolis.
Ex service men may enroll in motor mechanics and commercial courses at the high school with sessions on Tuesday and Friday evenings. The American Legion and County Educational Committee oversee the program, with Clyde Nachand coordinating motor work and Prof. Taylor and Prof. Sam Scott assisting. Enrollment is free and open to all ex service men, who are urged to invite comrades and attend the next American Legion meeting on March 8 at Red Men's Hall for details.
Active duty Army Navy and ex service personnel may exclude up to 3500 from 1919 cameral income and must report retired pay as taxable if retired in 1919. Officers include furnished quarters value. Unmarried servicemen must file if net income exceeds 1000 and married filers if joint income tops 2000. Personal exemptions and dependents apply. Returns due March 1 1920.
In her home city she began work under ice then expanded to a key role in local health activities. Formerly with the Marion County Graduate Nurses' Association she also did industrial nursing for American Can Company in Indianapolis. She began Red Cross service in March and will focus mainly on field supervision.
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