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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
1
John N. Roberts Teal purchases 10 acre factory site between the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio railroads, adjoining Interurban lines, to build a large modern veneer mill. Work to begin soon, with cooperation from Jeffersonville and New Albany chambers of commerce and local businessmen.
The article predicts major office construction will boost the city population to about 36,000 once wards are completed. It notes plans for a large government office near Camp Glasscock and a depot expansion, with funding approved but plans debated and locations unsettled.
Special United Press report from Paris states a forty eight hour armistice was arranged today between West German Communists and the Government for ces. The arrangement follows a promise to Radicals in Berlin that a purely Socialist Cabinet would govern. Reports say over a thousand Communists were killed in fighting with Ebert troops across three districts.
An industrial center was developed between Jeffersonville and New Albany led by Mr. Roberts, a veneer plant pioneer. The site Between New Albany and Jefferson is planned with nine factory lots to attract wood working and related industries, backed by rail and interurban access, awaiting development.
The K of P Armory hosts a special vaudeville entertainment featuring Indian Wave Dances, songs, chants, and a mind reading act by Prof and Mme Audrey. The Red Man Show offers professional entertainment with a promised timely curtain and admission perks.
A large crowd attended inter church evangelistic services at the Presbyterian Church last night. Rev. D. L. A. Winter opened with prayer, Rev. L. M. Vawter preached on The Shehted Invitation, urging sinners to accept Christ as Savior. The next meeting will be at Wall Street Moor Church at 7:50 with Rev. W. L. Munday of the Morlor Mercurial Church speaking on Soul Saving.
Mrs Martha Snyder and Mrs Wilew Gaither were notified Wednesday of the death of their sister Mrs Margaret R Young 79 widow of James R Young at her Chicago home. The body will arrive Thursday at the former home of Mrs Young and be taken to Ohio Avenue for funeral at 2 30 officiated by Rev J T Scull. Burial in Hastern Cemetery. Young was born near Henryville daughter of the late Abe and Mesdames st Clair.
A testimonial claims long standing stomach trouble and gastric attacks were cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after one dose. The product is described as removing catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and relieving inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. A refund guarantee applies if one dose does not convince.
Promotes two and three year nursing courses at Montrose Avenue Hospital Chicago. Graduates become registered nurses in two years under Illinois law. Private nurses earn 35 to 50 dollars weekly including room and board. Advertisements dated March 23 24 25.
The church plans confirmands next Sunday morning at St Lukes. Girls listed include Catherine A Hauser Clare Ki Mooney Irene W Schaper Genevieve Schlosser Melusina E Scott. Boys include Edwin M Brombach Oto FE Andres G Webbe Schimpff Toler Gienger Heyn Clement Wines Frederick H Woelin John G Willinger Haran J Davenport Charles Eis Deibel. Another class of older children and people will be confirmed on Good Friday night.
Residents remember floods of 1883 1884 and 1913 and credit a protective dike built after Congressman Jonas Howard's push. Local workers Ed Kleespies John Cottingham Win Cole Warren Ford Ed Winters J P Bane and others labored on bulkheads at Spring Wall Locust and Market to keep water out. Dr D G Peyton aided at the Clarksville railroad embankment with cement sacks to shore up the dam.
Judge Theos Bo Buskirk is noted as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for National Representative. A certificate was filed by Samus Lentz to qualify as candidate for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner First District. Amy Wiseman and John M. Schrodt were married by Justice Madden in this city. Clara Weber bonded as administratrix of Wm G Weber Jr estate with Sureties. Final accounting by Paul Dietersen as executor shows charges of $516.17 with credits and distribution totaling $364.91.
Classified ad seeks purchase of good used furniture rugs and stoves. Contact agent Dan Robison by phone 16 with response. February 18 ad.
Clark Lodge No. 40 F and A M will meet at 7 30 Thursday evening. Work in KE AL Degree. Caled meeting. Perrin Myers Sec Allen Clarke W M
As waters warm in Clarksville the spring run draws fishermen to catch river dwellers like the shovel fish and sturgeon. Local history recalls William Kratz who turned river roes into imitation Russian caviar in St Louis, now high prices revive hopes of a Clarksville roe trade and possible local factory interest.
The Rotarians met at Mrs. O3Re Allen's home for a monthly dinner. Mr. Paden of American Car and Foundry spoke on the bridge proposal. Businessmen offered 100 to 1,000 dollar pledges, and officials noted possible government support due to the Quartermaster's Depot growth.
The quote argues success comes from using brains tongue and ads. It warns against letting business ads go to waste and stresses balanced effort. Recreation is as essential as work and a smile reflects a well done day.
Leonard Wood led the South Dakota Republican presidential primary with about four thousand vote plurality. Robert Lowden and George Johnson trailed closely for second as returns from ten rural counties remained uncounted.
President Wilson has finished his views on the Allies decision regarding the Turkish problem and they are to be transmitted to Europe at once. The dispatch comes from Washington on March 24 in a Special United Press report.
Prosecutor McBride dined on turtle soup today. A 25 pound snapper was presented yesterday by Gurt Worrell who mentions a large group of such fish near Open Pond. Sherman Stoker is back on the street after several weeks away. The Big Four ties were held at Mulberry and Market Streets where five were caught and a department swiftly cleared Thames.
Chief Christensen meets property owners urging spring cleanup of lots and yards. A balloon moving north from the south was seen overhead at noon over the city.
Warren Carr and family visited James Graves and family Sunday. Mr Will Goforth and Miss Hazel Skimmerhorn wed at the brides parents home in Charlestown last Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Tiaae Clapp of Marysville visited their daughter Mrs Gilbert Scott on Sunday.
Miss Ruth Bowyer of Camp Knox visited her parents over the weekend. Mrs Rout is on the sick list. May and family have the flu. Jones Bros Saw Mill is running with full forces. Mr Tee Grebe is building a new John Ross and family visited Jiantz on Sunday.
John Rankin of Payneville offered a business tip to Solon Friday. The remark highlighted local commerce ideas and community economic activity.
For the first time in this city and west of the mountains public recognition marks Goat Friday with a Dream Theater service at 1:28 p.m. Banks and businesses close from noon to 3 p.m. so all may attend. Dr Charles Welseh of North Avenue Presbyterian Church will preach. Special music and a 3 o clock children's program with Miss Nannie Lee Frayser and 85 children under Miss Repine's direction.
The Boy Scouts from both troops met at St Luke's Church assembly rooms and drilled for over an hour. They practiced emergency training and will astonish the public with a display at the Dream Theater. The next meeting is set for Monday evening at the Chamber of Commerce.
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