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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
1
Washington officials acknowledge Carranza's waning influence in Mexico while dispatching six destroyers from New York to Key West. The fleet will operate along the East Coast only if needed, signaling precaution rather than imminent danger to foreigners.
A capacity audience of about 300 attended a Wednesday afternoon performance by the Fashioned Minstrels in the Hoeh Metoel Auditorium. The show featured young men including Jallis, Martin, Samuels, and Nastoll delivering spirited songs and precise performances, with praise for both the music and staging.
The Amerivan Lesson hosts an evening at the new Caad Howtos clubrooms for soldiers and Legionaries. The event showcases poetry and social gathering with furniture, decorations, and refreshments provided by A R and Red tivoss, aiming to create a cozy space for the Transport Department personnel and their friends.
Father Gallagher will give three stereopticon lectures at the auditoriums in St Augustine's School tomorrow evening. A toy shower for the children's party will also be held. May 11 at Federal Bakery on Spring Street a sale offers two pounds of granulated sugar for 38e.
Help wanted for a moulder position at Gardner Foundry and Machine Co in New Albany Indiana. Advertisement runs May 6 7 and 8 with details in the classified notice.
James Matthews a pioneer ship carpenter aged 77 died at his home 324 Indiana Avenue yesterday afternoon. Survived by widow Katharine Matthews and four daughters Mrs. Matthew Biesel Mrs. Lawrence Dougherty Mrs. Chas E. Mitchell and Miss Fannie Matthews. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday from the residence with Rev. O L Black officiating.
Mrs Nora Ryan aged 68 widow of John Ryan died at her home 823 Mechanic Street yesterday morning Survivors include three daughters and two sons Mrs Juliana Tinsley St Matthews Ky Mrs Marion Harbison Indianapolis Mr Catherine Weber James Rudd and Harold Ryan Jeffersonville Funeral services will be at St Augustine Catholic Church at 9 Welork tomorrow morning with burial in Catholic Cemetery Also notice sent of death of GC W Pettit of California who died after paralysis April 22 longtime Jeffersonville resident survived by wife son in California and adopted daughter Mrs Will Ellison
J W Hoover aged 68 a native of Orleans died at his home after long illness with a complication of diseases He was a druggist in New Albany and wholesale dealer Survived by widow a daughter Mrs J O Miller Fayetteville Ark two sisters Miss Emma Hoover and Mrs Mollie Arnold of Rockford Ills and two brothers Arthur H Hoover of California and James H Hoover of New Albany The funeral will be Friday afternoon at 2 30 from the residence Rev Lyman Wheaton Episcopal Church officiating Interment in Fairmount
The funeral for the late Frank Lang was held this morning at 9 a m from St Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev Cedric Auer conducting the requiem services. A large number of friends attended the rites and then accompanied the body to Eastern Cemetery for burial.
The administrator Newton H. Myers will auction the personal property of Martha Cook deceased at 204 High Street Port Fulton Clark County Indiana on May 28 1920 starting at 2 pm. Items include household furniture beds nea dings dishes silverware carpets and rugs. Cash payments under 5 and credit terms over 5 with a 6 percent note due later and attorney fees waived with surety to administrator.
City officials approved a five dollar monthly raise for fire department members. Salary levels now list Chief 3115, Assistant Chief 105, pipemen on drivers 95, reflecting updated pay scales.
Scouts of Troop 6 plan a trail hike from St Luke's Church this evening led by the Scoutmaster who starts ahead dropping corn drops every 15 feet as a guide. After the pursuit the group camps for a pies nie and supper.
Jeffersonville residents report Adler-ika glycerine mixture relieves gas and stomach pain in a single spoonful. Advertised to act on upper and lower bowels, it claims to cure constipation and prevent appendicitis with notable local mention of Citizens' Drug Store.
City Health officials Dr. Baldwin Dr. Fields and Mrs. Coll coordinate contagion control by sending daily reports to the librarian listing contagious cases and patrons with library books in use at homes. The notes are used to prevent book returns until properly fumigated under physician supervision, with strong cooperation from doctors and the Health Department.
Small black bulldog with long tail and ears, white toes and ear tips. Return to George Ahrendts, Utica Pike, phone 224A. Reward offered. Adv. C D May 5.
The High Schol and Junior High School prepare a musical feast with Spring Rapture cantata, Barcarole from Tales of Hoffmann, and Toreador from Carmen. Glee Club includes 100 voices and the event features a large chorus, with a low admission of 15 cents and broad audience appeal.
The First National film In Old Kentucky with Anita Stewart screens today and tomorrow at Le Rose Theatre. A fox hunt features both men and women riders in green uniforms with a large pack of dogs scenting the fox as horses clear hedges and fences.
Clark Lodge Jeffersonville Lodge and Pythagoras Lodge will be inspected by Grand Inspector Graham this Friday. Inspection starts at 2 p.m. A supper recess at St Luke's follows, then work resumes and closes with a luncheon.
A large Spring Hill PTA audience met yesterday at 2:30 PM to close the school season. Supt. E G McCullum urged focus on school matters, Prof Crum urged building a playground, and students staged grades histrionics plus outdoor calisthenics to conclude the program with a social, congratulatory close.
Rev. Oscar Lee Black documents bird life near Jeffersonville this spring with 67 species seen within a mile of the city. Notable sightings include English Sparrow American Robin Blackbird and a long list of common regional birds.
In New York on May 6 a crowded Fifth Avenue bus overturned on the Upper West Side after swerving to avoid a heavy truck. Twenty-three were injured, sixteen seriously, with most victims women, as the bus toppled onto the sidewalk and passengers were rushed to hospitals.
In Toledo on May 6 three people a father son and granddaughter were killed when the Lake Shore Twenty-Third Century Limited passenger train struck their automobile at a grade crossing. The fatalities occurred as the car failed to clear the crossing, authorities reported.
A list of birds observed in a night period includes White Warbler Sanderling Blue Grosbeak King Bird Wilson Warbler Orchard Oriole Hairy Woodpecker White-eyed Vireo Tennessee Warbler White Throated Sparrow Pine Finch Pine Warbler Maryland Yellowthroat Indigo Bunting White Crowned Sparrow American Goldfinch Many more species expected as Rev Black continues field notes and a lecture at the High School with Chicago slides is planned next Friday for the public. A follow up list will be printed later and readers are urged to cut out the list for reference.
The Federal Bakery No 2 opens at 7:00 a m and closes at 7:00 p m with Saturday hours until 10:00 p m. It sells Federal Bread in one and a half pound loaves at 15 cents and offers a line of Box Chocolates and fancy pastries. All goods are Union made. May 6. Kwasind Tribe to present candidates in Warrior and Chief degrees Monday evening.
William Lennon aged 23 fell from Cell House B under construction at the Reformatory and sustained a skull fracture and leg injury. He was rushed to St Edward's Hospital with the Reformatory surgeon, hoping for life-saving treatment with help from a New Albany surgeon. His father Charles Lennon, superintendent of the project, accompanied them, and the latest report says he is slightly improved.
Beginning Monday May 10 1820 the Pearl Street stop near the new Passenger Station in Jeffersonville will be discontinued. A new stop will be established on Spring Street just south of Park Street for cars bound for Louisville. Louisville and Southern Traction Co Adv C 67 D May 6 7 8.
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