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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1920

Page

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Many Men Home Amid Strike and Transport Shortage

Reported widespread home stays among workers in Jeffersonville and nearby towns due to outlaw strike and scarce supplies. Employers blame limited transportation, car shortages, and a shortage of locomotives. some engines deemed scrap. Observers fear prolonged industrial disruption as rail supply remains constrained.

Frere Anderson Dayton Ictsinipe Efroil Termyteen Fland Jeffersonville Ohea Wwe

Court House Proceedings Sum of Damages and Divorces Listed

Court docket shows tropdil Keetoar filing an amendment to a $25,000 personal injury suit against Louisville Southern Indiana Traction Co for a mobile being struck by a cart at Mechanic and Tenth Streets on Sept 24. 117. Josie Bryant seeks divorce from Wilburn Bryant. Emma Todd sues James Todd for alimony. John Smith sues the commissioners of Scott moving for relief. Various property transfers and names appear, including Estelle McKinney to Matt Heddermen Charlestown and Emma Koch to Wilco at Siedlers. Clifford Gordon received a suspended sentence of 2 to 14 years for wife desertion.

Tropdil Keetoar Louisville Southern Indiana Traction Company Mechanic and Tenth Sts Josie Bryant Wilburn Bryant Mary EK Todd Anna Mnutiiaee James N. Todd John J. Smith Scatt Movin Eet Greh Jeesde Vere Jefferson Fia AL. Sauprbatel Brighbeer ChiGord Gram Orta Underwood Estelle MshKinney Matt Heddermen Charlestown Emma E. Koch Wiw Wilig Siedlers City Clifford Gordon Judlee Fortune

Great SUCCESS Was Great SUCCESS at High School entertainment

Two playlets drew a 600 seat crowd with enthusiastic response. Ada Frank wrote the second play and earned encore after encore. Music by Miss Benson and Anna Jacobs. Proceeds aid French orphans adopted by the classes.

Inern Renmiarkalls Milleh Credat Ada Frank Missesou Benson Anna Jacobs Avons

Tribe hosts dry season carnival profits projected

The Kwasind tribe held a carnival each evening while crowds filled the place during the dry days. Although no official report is ready, it is understood the event netted over 600 dollars, with plans to repeat the same outfit next year.

Kwasind

Homecoming for Injured man after shaft fall

Winfred Bane of 120 Muusberry Street was brought home by Capt. M A Wall in his car from St Mary and Elizabeth Hospital Louisville where he had been four months after a fall down an elevator shaft while employed for the American Protective Association. His knees were injured but he can walk with crutches and hopes for a full recovery.

Winfred Bane Muusberry St M. A. Wall Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital Louisville American Protective Association

BASE BALL DEPOT TEAM COMES OUT STRONG

The Q. M. Tear dominated Dow in a game filled with hits and errors while debutant Debold kept them to two hits. Seegar at first impressed, and Ryan Vissing and Bureh showed aggressive defense. Next Saturday the squad faces L. N. in Shawnee. come see the action.

Q. M. Tear Dow Debold Seegar Intierad Ryan Vissing Ad Q. M. Depot Dow Wire Q. M Moreana Seeger Mathews Vissineg Shunvier Jie Orender Calloway Ways Straub Clark Stern Weathen Kessler Sutcliffe Depot Mereuelan Vogel Matthews Phiester Schumaker Calloway Stein Weatherton Pwo Mor- Burch Stolenguelan Diebold Kestier Sutelfffe Bahls iDiebold Suteliffe Harbison Holsclas Hopp

Night plowing by farmers catches up work in county

In recent days many farmers who own tractors are plowing after dark to catch up on field work. This may be the first time in the county that night plowing with tractors is used, as horses would struggle to match the pace.

Interior of The LeRose Theatre Greeted by Health Officials

The STAR presents a photo of the Le Rose Theater interior and notes health authorities have deemed it the safest and best arranged theater in the state. Dr John H Baldwin and the local Board of Health praise its ventilation and sanitary facilities as fully satisfactory for public enjoyment of fine pictures.

STAR Rose Theater Iso John H. Baldwin Board of Health

Presbyterians Plan For Pentecost

First Presbyterian Church plans a personal work campaign leading to Pentecost Sunday May 23. Nonmembers asked to unite with the church will come forward to stand beside the person they invited as a double sign of commitment to Christ and the church. Last Sunday the Men's Friendship Club presented a new set of Revised Hymnals, with remarks by James F.E. Taggart.

First Presbyterian Church Christ Men's Friendship Club James FE. Taggart

Government Opens Big Bids For Rock Supply

The Government Depot opened bids yesterday for rock delivery on cars with 10 000 to 75 000 yards sought. Only LT. FR. O Neal bid on delivery stone. Quarry bids were from Glenn Burtt Fred Capehart and T KF O Neal. Crushed rock in bins at quarry had a single bid from T F O Neal.

Sepot FR. O'Neal Glenn Burtt Fred Capehart

Rock Island Telegram on Arsenal Fight

A telegram from J N. H. Myers copies James Dunbar reporting Congressman Ogden and Dunbar spent the morning at the War Department. They expect Rock Island to lose the battle to retain the arsenal as Secretary Baker is to be met Tuesday morning.

N. H. Myers James Dunbar Ogden War Department Rock Island Arsenal Baker J. W. Dunbar

Jeffersonville Women’s Club Holds Second Mass Meeting

The Jeffersonville Women’s Givie Club held its second mass meeting at the Y M C A rooms. Officers and committee rosters were formed including Finance Exchange Membership Press Lookout and more. Members urged community interest and enrollment of new members.

Jeffersonville Givie Club Chub Jennie ‘“Pagegart Dorothy Wilson Ellis Jin Howard James Durbar Alford Scheer Buckley Allen Barnett Florence Whitham Jennie Taggart Don Walker Minnie Bird Neil Beeson Jack Howard Michael Schlosser Hiram Heaton Emma Leeper eGorge Dunham Dr. Graham Woow. Grouker W. ID. Duawrence George Clark Grace Swartz Mies Bno Brentall Percie Poindexter Sara Gord Warder Fueenia Cross Brenner Hutchinson Pervrin’ Myers Chas. Eaken Eo. Eberts DuTender Carol

Infant of Rolla Bowman Dies in Louisville

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Bowman died at their home 625 East Madison Street Louisville last night. Mrs. Bowman was Miss Nina Jackson of this city before marriage. The remains will be brought here for burial in Eastern Cemetery. fomoarrow morning.

Rolla Bowman Madison Street Louisville Bowman Nina Jackson Fomoarrow

Watch for the Green Lantern Adv .75D May 7 8 10 11

An advertisement notes a promotional run for the Green Lantern item during May 7 8 10 and 11. The copy lists dates with a focus on limited-time offers and visual emphasis for shoppers.

Green Lantern

Rotarian Filiatraut Talks at Diamond Pure Food Meeting

Bod Filiatraut president of the Rotary Ghib'oéfuluth attends a stockholders meeting at Court Avenue offices. He formerly led the company and remains a large stockholder. Enthusiasm rises as the firm appears sound and plans to operate soon with its goods. He will attend the Jeffersonville Rotary banquet at the Green Lantern this afternoon.

Filiatraut Rotary Ghib’oéfuluth Diamond Pure Food Company Court Avenue Inser Jeffersonville Green Lantern

Jackson Highway project advances toward Greenwood area

work on the Jackson Highway receives federal and state interest as rock is piled to Greenwood for concrete mixing. grading extends to o Quarry and Langdon’s Bottom to Crothersville, with a 60 foot right of way and concrete 30 feet. surveys and stakes mark the route. finish possible by early winter.

Jackson Highway United States Greenwood o¢Rkford Langdon Botton Crothereville Henryville Henryvile Sellersburg Hambure New Albany

Carranza and Bonillas Reported Captured by Rebels

Washington May 11 President Carranza and his Mexican presidential candidate Ignacio Bonillas have been captured by revolutionary forces. General Obregon, their captor, ordered that their lives and interests be protected. The rebel faction aims to keep friendly ties with the United States as the conflict advances. The U.S. Navy is reinforcing ships bound for Mexico including the battleship Oklahoma and three destroyers with over 1500 crew.

Carranza Bonillas Ignacio Bonillas United States Mexico

Lightning Strikes A Barn Three Times At Paris KY

PARIS KY MAY 11 The large new tobacco barn of Jomn Sauer was struck by lightning three times during a severe storm A Negro man holding a steed was thrown twenty feet but uninjured The saw bent double Owen Kennedy was badly burned when lightning struck a steel level melting it though the barn filled with smoke no blaze found

Paris 3OMN Sauer Owen Kennedy

Altitude Record Set For Airplane Carrying Passengers

El Centro Cal May 11 Captain Lowell H Smith commanding officer of Puero Year field here broke what is said to be the world altitude record for an airplane carrying a pilot and three passengers when he ascended to 17 100 feet. The airplane was in the air two hours and forty minutes.

EL Centro Cal Lowell H. Smith Puer Year Field

Red Cross Aids Serbia Amid Typhus Refugee Crisis

Typhus infected refugees from Gen. Deni kine forces flood into Serbia prompting fears of a major epidemic. The American Red Cross deploys to assist, launching a vigorous campaign to combat the health menace and support relief efforts.

Belgrade

Firemen Extinguish Roof Fire at Third Street Home

Fire Department answered a noon alarm at 811 Third Street home of Mrs. Kate Murphy. A defective fuse caused the blaze damaging the roof. loss is reported not more than a nominal amount. Peter Nachand, president of Clark County Bank, has recovered enough to return to the bank from illness.

IW. Pearcy Third Street Kate Murphy Peter Nachand Clark County Bank

Women Lead Food Aid Efforts in Starving Vienna

In Vienna the Women’s Association drives food distribution to civil beds amid postwar shortages. The Frauen Hilfsaktion groups once organized now lack supplies, relying on aid from the American Red Cross to supervise and bolster relief efforts.

Vienna Womans Association Vehiche Frauen Hilfsakton American Red Cross

Wanted Waiters at the Home Restaurant Ad

WANTED Waiters at the Home Restaurant. Phone 775. Adv. D Sic May 11 12 13 For rent Three furnished rooms for light housekeeping Tel 108 F Adv D Sic May 11 12 15 Watch F Tern ay or The Green Lan Adv .75 D May 7 8 10 11 Lost Last evening a pair of glasses in black leather case on Maple between Wall and 627 E Maple Reward Phone 350 Adv D 78 G May 8 10 11

Adv Telc Dsicmay

Wanted Moulder at Gardner Foundry and Machine Co

Help wanted for a moulder position at Gardner Foundry and Machine Co in New Albany Indiana. Apply at S. 4. Gardner Foundry and Machine Co. May 6 7 8 ad.

Gardner Foundry and Machine Co New Albany Ind

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