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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1920

Page

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Cast and Music Spotlight in Local Comedy

The report lists the cast and musicians for a local comedy, praising the rendition as excellent. Names include Arthur Horan, John Kenny, Frank Herfel, Charles Kramer, and several singers such as Agnes Kenny and Aileen Kerrigan. Orchestral pieces feature Rudy Vollmer and Dorothy Krigat among others, with strong audience applause noted for almost every number.

Peggy O'Toyle Arthur Horan Jno. Kenny Frank Herfel Charles Kramer Chares Schnatterer Rudy Vollner Agnes Kenny Aileen Kerrigan Evelyn Leonard Margaret Kestler Robert Leonard Rudy Vollmer Mother Mahree Margaret Constantine Rish Joseph Hochade Mary Dorothy Krigat Pom Mary Double Kelly Rielly James Duffy Buddy Dean J. Hochadel Kramer J. Osborne Mayme Fogarty Margaret Kerrigan Dumoresque Clara Bonifer

Story Hour Tomorrow at the Library Delights Young Readers

Librarian Mrs. Caldwell hosts a story hour for children featuring Maeterlinck’s The Bird with a talk on yard beautification and sketches from American history. Large crowds attend, with many children over 50, all keen listeners.

Surprise Shower For Miss Gussie L Hines At Home

A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Gussie L Hines at 325 East Maple Street. She will wed Mr Edward E Riebe on April 4. Guests included Miss Anna Laura Perry Ora Peck Nora Varble Merle Clark Thelma Perry Mary Glunk Stella Applegate Blanche Applegate Helen Brightwell Mrs Georgia A Taylor Mrs E M Lindley Mrs George R Coward Mrs Josephine Sykes Mrs Eva Davis Crarnett Mrs KR S Hines Miss IE L Hines Mr Edward E Mr HK S Hines and others.

Gussie L. Hines East Maple Street Miss Hines Edward E. Riebe Anna Laura Perry Ora Peck Nora Varble Merle Clark Thelma Perry Mary Glunk Stella Applegate Blanche Applegate Helen Brightwell Rodgers Georgia A. Taylor E. M. Lindley George R. Coward Josephine Sykes Eva Davis ‘Crarnett KR. S. Hines

Poor Woman Sacrifices for Mayr’s Remedy

A distressed worker explains years of indigestion and bloating spent on doctors and medicines before trying Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy on a neighbor’s suggestion. She reports relief and urges others to try the product, noting a money back offer.

Mayr Ben Dooittle

Death notices for Hen Dricks and George W Benjamin

Deaths reported for Mrs Mary E Hendricks widow of Isaac Hendricks with funeral on Indiana Avenue and interment in Indianapolis. She native to Union County Kentucky with surviving daughter Mrs Anna Koch and sons Isaac John and William Hendricks. Also George W Benjamin dies at son’s home Howard Park of asthma and drops. born February 14 1844 in Ohio. Survived by son George M Benjamin and daughters Mrs Sallie Fuller and Mrs Lydia Moore plus two sisters.

Mary E. Hendricks Isaac Hendricks Indiana Avenue Sellersburg Union County Anna Koch Jeffersonville John Hendricks Louisville William Hendricks Indianapolis George W. Benjamin George M. Benjamin Pfau Ave Howard Park Montgomery Avenue Ohio Sallie Fuller Lydia Moore Ohio Avenue This City Harriet Lannon Ann Sherman Learmount County

Real Sugar Sale at Federal Bakery

On Saturday March 20 the Federal Bakery at 346 Spring Street offers two pounds of genuine granulated sugar for 3 cents. The bakery promises improved opacity in pastries and introduces many new attices in fancy pastries.

Federal Bakery Spring Street

Convict-Led Transfer From Jeffersonville to Michigan City

Guards Orville Condra and Deputy Raymond Dugan moved John Crasford from Jeffersonville to Michigan City for a life sentence at the State Prison. They reported Crawford was not troublesome and remained in good humor, laughing and joking during the trip.

Orville Condra Indiana Reformatory Raymond Dugan John Crasford Jeffersonville Michigan City State Crawford

River Floods Utica Pike, Forcing Detours and Towing

The river overflows the Utica pike at low spots after heavy rain. Autos traveling to and from Utica must detour by alternative routes. Several cars become stuck in flooded low areas and are hauled out by teams or other motorists.

Utica

Eugene Applegate Seeks West Point Entrance Next June

Eugene Applegate son of Mr and Mrs E L Applegate has taken the examination for entrance into West Point Military Academy and hopes to enter next June. He was nominated by Congressman James Dunbar. Mr and Mrs Charles Daily the nephew of Mrs Reuben Daily will shortly locate in California. Mrs Daily was Miss Lucy Chambers of this city.

Eugene Applegate E. L. Applegate West Point Military Academy James Dun- Dar Charles Daily Reuben Daily The News Courier Journal Hearst New York Calfornia Daily Lucy Chambers City

Mrs Emma Ganot to Attend Bible School in Cincinnati

Mrs Emma Ganot, a well known nurse, is set to travel to Cincinnati in a few days to attend Bible School and deepen her religious training.

Emma Ganot Cincinnati

Oregon Metropolis Moves in Newspaper Circulation Trade

N W Coward, a familiar circulation man with the Post in this city, reports from Portland Oregon that he is now with one of the papers in the Oregon metropolis.

N. W. Coward Post Portland Oregon

Mrs Will Hilton of New Chapel Sick with Influenza

Mrs Will Hilton of New Chapel is reported ill with influenza. Neighbors and family care for her as the community expects a quick recovery and notes the illness is common in the period.

Will Hilton New Chapel

Local Fire Chief’s Son Visits Jeffersonville Friends

Wilbur Strack son of New Albany’s fire chief returned from New York and greeted Jeffersonville friends in town, shaking hands and exchanging greetings.

Wilbur Strack Strack New Albany New York Jeffersonville

Auto Laundry Ad Promotes Easter Monday Big Ball

An old ad touts Auto Laundry by experienced car washers at Shuck Motor Car Co on Spring Street. It invites readers to the Big Ball at Glen Helen Park on Easter Monday night April 5 1920 with cars running both north and south after the dance.

Shuck Motor Car C.O Spring Street Glen Helen Park I Adv Wkly

Notice of Petition for Carr Township Highway Improvement

Petition filed March 16 1920 by over fifty freeholders and voters of Carr Township Clark County Indiana for the improvement of a highway from the George Allen Road along the Old New Albany and Salem State Road to the Wood Carr township line. They seek a 30 foot wide paved macadam or crushed stone road with drainage ditches and culverts about 1.25 miles long and request appointment of a civil engineer and two viewers to lay out the highway.

Carr Township Clark County Indiana Claire County Board OF Commissioners Board of Commissioners of New Albany and Salem Wood and Carr C. A. Jackson

Petition Endorsed for Hearing by Clark County Board in April 1920

A long list of petition signers including Robert Stehle Arthur Thomas Jacob Ball and Ambrose Bierly is endorsed for April 5 1920 as the hearing date before Clark County Commissioners Indiana. The notice is dated March 16 1920 and signed by Auditor Thomas L Stoner with the official seal. Adv. Mar 19 July 25.

Robert Stehle Arthur Thomas Jacob Ball Ambrose Bierly Joseph Schubnell James Broady Abert Schmidt Andrew Ehringer Wm. Kiebler George J. Zimmerman Oliver Crone Joseph M. Klein Charles Tackett Albert H. Murray Leo. Bowe John Kamer Fred Williams James Hufman George Thomas Will Kremer Ernest Thomas Nick Weisenbach Jacob Money Jos. L. Whalen George Allen Philip Schindler Jacob Graf William R. Sonilo John W. Allen Akirchgessner Louis Popp Jos. Popp Geo. Schubnell Frank Weisenbach Chas Kauser Board of County Commissioners Clark County Indiana Thomas L. Stoner Clarkounty

Final Victory Near as West Virginia Ratifies Woman Suffrage

With West Virginia ratifying the federal amendment the last obstacle to women enfranchisement seems removed. Antis had targeted West Virginia as their best chance and now that it failed, they are not expected to mount major efforts in Delaware or Washington, both set for March 22.

West Virginia Delaware Washington

Local Proceedings Cover Trials, Elections and Property Transfers

Marshall Berry and Cicily Parks face trial for burglary at Swartz Dry Goods. A Carr Township road improvement petition requests 1.33 miles. In Clark Circuit Court Mrs Artie Crum is deemed of sound mind with guardian Dr James K Hawes. Precinct committeeman candidate William F Clege in Jeffersonville. Erasmus Sage reports inheritance tax for Mary E Fanning at 37 291.10 value and 892.91 tax. Various conveyances and bonds recorded in Decatur County and beyond. The document lists heirs and powers of attorney across multiple townships and counties.

Marshall Berry Cicily Parks Swartz Dry Goods Company A. Jackson Thomas L. Stoner Carr Township Clark Artie Crum Ira Crum Utica James K. Hawes Wiliam F. Clege Republcan Jeffersonville Harland D. Sanders Erasmus T. Sage Mary E

Cox Drafts Constitution for Congress of Women Voters

Mrs Lewis Cox state director of the Franchise League prepares a tentative constitution to be presented to the Congress of Women Voters in connection with the suffrage convention.

Lewis Cox The Franchise League Congress of Women Voters

For Sale Eight Room House in Desirable Location

Describes a well built eight room house in a fine location with modern improvements. Inquiries to 130 West Chestnut Street. Terms reasonable. Ad appears 18, 1926.

West Chestnut Street

Lost Gold Wrist Watch With Initials C T H

Reward offered for return of a gold wrist watch on a black ribbon arm band engraved with C T H on the back. Return to C TF Hornung at 420 Spring Street. Advertisement dated March 18, 1920.

C. TF. Hornung Spring Street

Lost keys found reward advert in government depot notice

A notice states a lost bunch of seven keys belonging to U. S. MC and others by an advertiser between 3 and 4 p m. A reward of five dollars is offered. Call 36 at the Checkers Office Government Depot and ask for Lee Snead. Adv. 17 18 19.

Advertiser Checkers Office Government Depot Lee Snead

SHUCK MOTOR CAR CO Advertises Auto Repair Services

SHUCK MOTOR CAR CO at 149 12 Spring Street offers comprehensive auto repair to eliminate rattles squeaks and knocks. The firm guarantees work and customer satisfaction and invites inquiries by phone 379.

Shuck Motor Car CO Spring Street

For Sale Genuine Brown Leghorn Eggs

For sale genuine Brown Leghorn eggs at $1.00 per setting of 16 eggs. Call 592. Adv. 16, %7, 18.

Automobile Values Not Equal Seek Where You Will

A cryptic line notes that values in one market differ from those elsewhere with emphasis on finding true worth beyond obvious sources. It hints at a comparison of prices and the need to seek accurate assessments in auto values.

Protest Against Traction Fare Rise To Louisville

City Attorney Wilmer Fox filed a protest with the Interstate Commerce Commission challenging the Traction Company fare increase to 10 cents by April 3. He seeks suspension until a hearing and urges tickets sold cheaper than cash fares be available in streetcars.

Traction Company Interstate Commerce Commission Louisville Wilmer Fox

Death of McKenna A Great Loss To Country

Obituary honors E W McKenna as a premier railroad expert who rose from telegraph messenger in 1862 to influence railroad construction operation and financing. His work aided Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul efficiency and he advised Congress on a railroad bill returning railroads to private ownership. A Republican notable but not a national figure.

E. W. MecKenna America McKenna Chicago, Milwaukee and Congress Altho

For Sale Eldorado Blackberry Slips at Five Cents Each

Advertises Eldorado blackberry slips for sale at five cents per slip. Includes contact number 296 F and ad dates from 17 to 23.

Eldorado

Wanted An Experienced Cook For Office Address

An advertisement seeks an experienced cook. Apply to this offices at Adv. Med. 15-21 to be considered.

Adv

Elks Apollo Meet All Star Y M TL Carlton At Jeffersonville

Elks Apollo faces an all star Y M TL Carlton lineup at the Jeffersonville Armoury tonight in the finale of the season. Apollo Cadets meet Jeffersonville High in the preliminary. Fans urged to buy remaining seats as excitement builds around local basketball showcase.

Elks-Apollo al- Dany Y. M. TL Carlton Jeffersonville Armoury Apollo Steidead Armory Jeffersonville Additiona New Albany Apollo Cadet Jeffersonville High School Elks Apollo Carleton Seitz Burke Meyer Joseph Ridley Ramdall Ingram McYeean Vost Finger Jeff Sweeney Forwad Onei Lewis Northam Howard Taggart Howard Dougan Rock Catlin Stringe Winters

American Legion proposes employment bureau for ex servicemen

Lawrence Capehart Post 35 of the American Legion advertises a Bureau of Employment to list unemployed ex service men in Clark County with their qualifications and former employers. Employers are urged to cooperate by notifying the committee of employment needs and to provide feedback or request a visit for details.

Hart American Legion Bureau of Employment Bath

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Pike Lourt House Proceedings Mary G. Colvin Forest D Edwin Foots Brighton Asa G. Miller Decatur County Henry M. Reid North Market Street Jessie Haymaker Sedgwick County Kansas Roseswengel Charlestown Henderson Davis Hattie J. Dolan F. H. Dolan Atlantic Pacific Virginia State of Washington Frank W. Carr James L John Schleicher Walter D. Mullings Anna E. Schaffer Mrs. Cox J. S. Frelinghuysen New Jesey Senate House Hlere Big
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