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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1920

Page

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Illinois Governor Lowden Seen As Businesslike State Reformer

The article lauds Governor Frank O. Lowden for applying business management to state government. It highlights abolishing boards and creating departments, replacing the State Board of Equalization with a Tax Commission, and implementing a budget system. It notes a 33 percent tax rate reduction and plans for a tollway system funded by auto license fees.

Frank Lowden Cumberlam Legislatre Willene Illinois

Varble Brother Telegeat Prafay From New York City

Hegan-Varble Ty. Wo Marshall Varble received a telegraph from his brother Qaxid Vaeple in New York City announcing their marriage Thursday evening at Stephen's Episcopal Chapel in Louisville. Varble served with the Both Dusisioh and now holds a position with an Eastern corporation. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Varble of 628 Fo Maple street.

Marshall Varble Qaxid Vaeple New York City Hetuiews Stephen's Episcopal Chapel Marsares Wegan Louisville Varble Dusisioh A. Boo Eastern Corporation William R. Varble Maple Street

Water bills due with discount deadline noted

Jeffersonville Water Light and Power Co reminds customers that water bills are due. The last discount date is Friday April 30 with ad period from April 26 to May 1.

Jeffersonville Water, Light & Power Company

Memorial Hospital tribute vote for Clark County

In memorial for the service and sacrifice of county boys at the national call there should be a Memorial Hospital. The best tribute is to maintain a life saving institution here in Clark County. Vote ses for a grand tribute.

America Clark County

Cost estimates and property assessment in Clark County

The text states the first year expenditure near 30000 dollars and a Clark County property valuation of 31000000 dollars. It projects a 1 mill tax rate or 1.00 per 3000 valuation. After year one the annual deficit would require about 0.10 per 1000 valuation to cover ongoing costs.

Clark County

Worth the Price of a Local Hospital

An appeal urges Clark County residents to vote YES for a Memorial Hospital to save lives when injuries occur. It warns that delays to New Albany or Louisville can cost lives and stresses the hospital’s local availability for emergencies.

New Albany Louisville Clark County Memorial Hospital

Ten Week Stock Flowers for Yearround Garden Color

The ten week stock, known as the gilly flower, offers fragrant blooms in pink red crimson blue lavender yellow and more. It is easy to grow from seed with strong foliage and continual spikes of double spicy flowers from early bloom to frost.

Nice

Cabbage Plants Should Be Set Out Early

Garden guidance urges planting cabbage as soon as soil can be worked and notes that a few frosts will not harm young plants.

Soldier Alfred McDonald to Undergo Seventh Operation

Alfred McDonald, a Shelbyville native long missing after war service, writes his parents that after eleven years abroad he is in an English hospital and will soon have his seventh operation for wounds from fighting with the British army in World War I. He seeks a discharge to return home.

Shelbyville Ind Alfred McDonald John McDonald McDonald Chicago

Evangelistic DRIVE starts at church with visiting preacher

Rev. Sandel Reid leads services with Sunday School at 6 30 a m full attendance urged Rev John Huson of Indiana will arrive Monday to assist preaching every night for two to three weeks Music by the local Choir Miss Rose Keller leads the Ladies Aid Coffee Social St Luke s Brotherhood meets Thursday Moving picture entertainment announced Another s Day observed next Sunday Friendly invitation to all services

Vio Y Loan John Husen Indianapatts Huson Jlocal Sions St. Luke's Brotherhood

Revival at First Nazarene Church Ends Soon

Reverend M J Brandyberry leads revival services at First Nazarene with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching by Rev Brandyberry and evening services at 8 and 7 30 p m A prayer meeting for Young People at 6 30 p m will be held at Mr Francisco’s home at Market and Wall Streets urging attendance as revival nears closure

M. J. Brandyvberry Evangelist Brandyberry Young Peoples’ Society Francisco Market and Wall Streets

Presbyterian Church Plans Quarterly Communion Day

The Friendly Church schedules a 10:30 a.m. quarterly communion with Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and classes at 9:45 a.m. The evening sermon at 7:30 will feature a message by the pastor titled The New Intoxication American Prosperity. Community groups meet earlier in the day.

Friendship Christian Endeavor

St Luke's Reform Church Weekly Schedule and Campaign report

Rev David AL Winter leads Sunday School and Bible Study at 9 30 a m. Morning sermon at 9 45 a m on The One Hundred and Nineteen. Evening Musical Service follows. Financial Campaign report to be presented during the service. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m. Monday features a Teachers' Meeting at 8. Missionary Society gathers Wednesday with Medical Mission topic.

Forward Movement Christian Endeavor Missionary Society

Advent Christian Church Services with Rev Harry Alexander

Advent Christian Church announces Sunday worship led by Pastor Rev Harry Alexander with morning service at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30. Sunday Selo 620 Aloe listed.

Harry Alexander Aloe

Wall Street M. E. Church Service Schedule

Rev John Po Scull pastors the Wall Street M E Church with Sunday School at 9 15 am and preaching at 10 30 am Sermon by Rev A F Manteny of Idaho Epworth League meets at 6 30 pm No evening preaching service listed

A. FB. Manteny Idaho Epworth League Minnie Bird

Evangelistic Services at Harrison Avenue Church

Rex M E Church holds special evangelistic services led by Pastor Al Glege at Sooun Grood with notable music.

Rex FL AL Glege Sooun, Grood

Sermons Shared At First Christian Church

Rev J Mo Vanter, pastor, spoke at First Christian Church with morning sermon titled How To Be Streamed In a Power Not of Yourself and an evening message titled The World's Most Pressing Need.

Kentucky Couples Dominate City Marriages in April

County records show about 75 percent of April marriages involved Kentucky couples. Clerk Charles Zenman reported issuing 288 marriage licenses by Friday, with over 200 to Kentuckians. Since January 7, 1085 licenses have been issued, each licensing yielding revenue to the county and clerk. Justices receive a base fee for officiating, giving each squire roughly 150 dollars monthly.

Kentucky Charles K. Zenman

Deaths And Funerals From Buckingham To Henryville

Dr. W H Wells of Buckingham dies at 67 while en route to Chicago for treatment. He was a Mason and Christian Church member, one of three physician brothers, survived by four brothers. Funeral at Buckingham Christian Church with interment at Sellersburg Cemetery. Also noted are the funerals of Casper Hurley at St Anthony’s, Serres Brook at Utica, and Fasepat Chall near Henryville with German birth.

Chicago Terning W. H. Wells Buckingham Ll. White J. J. Wells Clark County Sellersburs James Martha Wells Louisville University Medical School Christian Church John Wells Joplin F. M. Wells City M. G. Wells Sellersburg Vyhe Casper Hurley St. Anthony's Catholiee Gharein O Webook Ondevie Auer Anthons Hersel Frank Biesel Anthony Liehar Andrew Buelke Lassad Serres Brook Tier New Albany Utica Fasepat Chall Wee Fies Phureday Henryville Mrr. Graff Germany

Funeral for Tiordelia Bell Forrest Arrives for Burial

Tiordelia Bell Forrest, aged 39, died at Horse Gate Kentucky on Friday. Her remains will arrive here today for burial.

Tiordelia Bell Forrest Horse Gate

Last chapter of Maeterline s Bluebird told at library

At the library Story Hour Mrs Caldwell read the final Bluebird chapter to children and the teller, who parted with the charming characters with regret. Other tales included The Old Town Pump The Otter s Babies and Chicken Little. A District Meeting of Librarians from Southern Indiana will meet May 18 in Jeffersonville with talks on new children s books.

Maeterline Caldwell Indiana Jeffersonville Bernice Bell Louisville

Rebels Claim 6 000 to 7 000 Troops in Chirahua

Dispatches from Agua Prieta report revolutionaries in Chihuahua spelling out 6000 to 7000 troops including infantry cavalry and home guards called defense sociales. They claim 100 machine guns and fourteen cannons of varied calibers. Telegraph links with Chihuahua city are said to be perfect as rebels set headquarters. Washington notes suggest Carranza may flee Mexico.

Bonus Bill Reported Favorably By The House Committee

The bill to provide bonuses for former service men carried the largest appropriation of post armistice legislation and would raise about 81.6 billion through new and increased taxes. It was reported to the House by the Ways and Means Committee with a roll call of 16 to 1.

House Ways and Means

Chicago Lunch Chains Slash Prices At Two Downtown Outlets

In Chicago on May 1 two outlets of a quick lunch chain in the business district cut seven standard items by five cents. Soup dropped from 10 to 5 cents and beef stew from 18 to 16 cents. Other dishes reduced include baked beans to 16 cents and corn beef hash to 10 cents.

Chicago

Jeffersonville Public Library boost planned during district meeting

The Jeffersonville Library seeks expansion and better upkeep as part of a progressive push by the new women s civics society. A district meeting on Thursday May 13 will offer talks on library value and services with gifts noted from Miss M Pfau Mr Hines Mrs Gunner and others.

Jeffersonville Ohio Falls M. Pfau Indiana Edgar Allen Poe H. Hines Gibbon

Fordson Tractor Wins Multiway Farm Contest at Salem

The Ford Agency under Bennett iwin won three first prizes in a tractor contest at Stanton Wright's Salem farm against seven rivals. The Fordson led with lowest fuel use, best time, and best plowing, covering two acres in 104 minutes driven by Raymond Karte of New Albany. Capt. McCleese received congratulations on recovery, as local residents noted the victory. Also a Wanted cover maker ad appears for Gardner Foundry and Machine Co in New Albany.

Ford Agency Bennett Iwin Salem Stanton Wright Fordson Raymond Karte New Albany Jr. O Erin Jecersonville Gwin

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Llinois Cheeze Hangdons Iil Lowdens Hite Hoe Hegan-Varble John Tfuson Fielianapedis M. EL Church Sandel Reid First Nazarene Church Chas. Pegram Black ST. Luke’s Reformed Church David AL Winter Advent Christian Church Wall Street John Po First Christian Church J. Mo Vanter U.S Agua Prieta Sonora Chiruahua Chihuahua Hermosillo Chi Huahua City Racter Washington Carranza Mexico Commiepter Row Alaska Capt. McCleese S. Dg Gardner Foundry and Machine Co
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