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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
1
Report life shows a flower bed at Mr and Mrs George Helvis damaged last night. Eighteen lowe Gledigiy plants were planted, but all except three were uprooted or broken. No other movement or trace found, with two holes and a bare bed edge visible. Authorities plan steps to deter future vandalism and protect local youth.
10000 cabbage plants and garden huckleberry plants offered for sale. Berries yield three crops per season with berries priced at 30 to 40 cents a quart. Plants sell 20 cents a dozen. Also remaining plants available. Auction or sale details listed at Decker's place on Spring Street.
Jeffersonville news notes Baldwain, son of a local figure, elected as vice president for the upcoming year of the Popdue Athletic Association. The item mentions several other tidbits from the community in a brief society update.
Miss Grayson wed Robert Woiltam Jones in a May 15 ceremony at Ivancehead Church WenLUEKY. The bride wore white georgette with trimming, and the event was conducted by Rev Mehl. The couple will reside with the Graysons briefly before moving to the South.
Sunday dinners offered from noon to 30 at the Sign of the Green Lantern. Advertisement notes Mary on 18, 1920.
Local dealer Gwen Motors Sales Col offers Fordson farm tractors for immediate delivery through authorized agents in Jeffersonville New Albany Salem Charlestown and Ada. May 181022 indicates a date or code linked to the offer.
Sef Griffith presents The Greatest Question at the LeRose Theatre on Thursday and Friday. Performance promises eerie stagecraft and ribbing suspense with a mystery focus.
The Tefferson Ville School Board discusses raising teacher salaries but no decision until the State Board of Accounts approves tax levies. Many teachers plan summer study to qualify for re election while a new city superintendent may be appointed. Acting Superintendent EF VP Mc Manus will serve until September before moving to Terre Haute for further education.
Mrs. C R Bowman visiting sisters Misses Laura and Sadie Cooper expects her husband this week. Mrs. Mary Myers and Mrs G Fritch of Chicago guest of Mrs Ludwig on Maple Street. Miss Martha Hywel missionary from Central America on furlough will speak at Presbyterian Missionary Meeting at Mrs Walter Swartz home Friday. Miss Cirace Lindley went to Evansville Tuesday. Mrs Ouis Cohen converting Spring Hill residence into a modern apartment house.
J B Avery of Amherst Oy visits brother in law H W Strauss Waterworks chief. W K Storms Revenue Agent returns from Terre Haute and Odin Ind after vacation. Logan L Coombs Jr born to Mr and Mrs Logan Coombs formerly of this county now Bloomington. Coombs brother of Mrs Flaw Work. W W Davis attends Indiana Dental Association meeting in Indianapolis. Blackberries in bloom predicted blackberry winter.
The body of Frank Anderson arrives at 6 PM then a funeral at his father's home 813 East Court Avenue tomorrow at 2 PM.
Fifteen days after her December 1817 marriage Elizabeth Ritchey Jeffersonville learned her husband was a bigamist. The petition to annul the marriage was granted yesterday in Clark Circuit Court. A county council meeting is set for Monday June 7 to discuss appropriations. The assessor Jooadin Inves reports improved condition after indigestion attack. Inheritance tax details show estate gross 546,460 with net 95362.20 and a state tax of 630. A deed stamp shows 150 as value for a lot transfer to Andrew YW Stoner in Charles Town.
Notice of sale under an order in Cook et al v Cook et al. at public auction on June 1, 1926, in Port Fulton Town. Parcels include Lots 89 90 91 92. 89 and 90 sold as one parcel. 91 and 92 sold separately. Terms require one third cash, balance in two installments over six and twelve months, with 6 percent interest and mortgage security. Sale continues daily until sold.
Local auto dealer GWIN MOTOR SALES in Jeffersonville and New Albany urges immediate delivery with authorized agents Saiem and cooDaw. Advertisement runs May 16 to 22 offering swift service and vehicle options.
Fragmentary school enumeration from Mark County lists twelve townships plus Selleesburg added to the silver treek, noting totals by town and a net loss. The text is garbled but indicates a multi township count with a total and loss figure, including detersonste and 2858 in figures.
The scarlet salvia annuals offer bright red spikes visible from blocks away in late summer. Numerous varieties including Globe of Fire Fireball Ostrich Plume Montrose Aurea and more provide tall or dwarf forms with long vivid flower spikes. seeds train easily for home bedding, with cost estimates and growing notes.
Mrs Edwarn Brooks near this city is in a serious condition from burns received when a kettle handle pulled loose and boiling water spilled over her. Flesh is burned away in places and skin grafting may be necessary.
Clark Ledge No 40 F and A M will meet at 7 360 Thursday evening Stated at Lerose Theatre in a scheduled lodge gathering with local fraternal affiliation and ritual.
Jeffersonville High School will hold its annual commencement at the Dream Theater on Tuesday evening May 20 beginning at 7:00. The program includes overture by the high school orchestra, orations by William Po Latetly and Messegizers of Melody, selections by Gilbert Norris and others, a presentation of diplomas by Mr. ID. H. Rose, and benediction by Rev Oscar Lo. Black.
Notice announces a special session of the Clark County Indiana County Council to convene June 7, 1920 at 10 a.m. in the Auditor's Office Jeffersonville. Thomas L. Stoner, Auditor, signs the notice dated May 18, 1920. Also includes an unrelated Fordson Farm Tractors advertisement by Gwen Motor Sales with multiple Indiana city offices.
Letters from Earlington residents praise Servbol Quadruple for goitre relief and improved headaches after years of symptoms. Mrs Martin and Mrs Kinney report restored energy and steadier heart rhythm. Product described as non staining, non irritating, with ten minutes daily use, sold at Citizens Drug Store and Orbol Company notices.
Supplavestall hearing on the petitions of United Gas and Electric Co of New Albany for authority to file new artificial gas rates in Garrisville Port Fulton and Jeffersonville is moved from 2 p m May 0 to 4 30 a m May 21 1920 at the Court House Jeffersonville Indiana.
Georgia activists seized control of the Democratic convention and repudiated the Palmer‑Wilson line, sending two delegations to San Francisco. Washington and Nebraska backed foreign policy, while Vermont reported a strong early lead for General Wood but Vermont delegates are not bound by the results. Pennsylvania and Chicago bound delegates drew contrasts with Penrose guidance. The event reflects moral value more than binding outcomes.
Raymond Hard, 15, a May graduate of Orleans High School, is believed to be Indiana’s youngest teacher. He passed the county teacher license exam and plans a twelve week summer normal course. He finished common school at 11 and shows an exceptional high school record.
The National Coal Association warns a grave coal car shortage threatens the industrial life of the country. Operators report a 50 to 65 percent shortfall in open-top cars, risking a coal shortage next winter unless relief is found. John Moore of the United Mine Workers urges immediate action.
County Assessor E P Sage reports township assessments are coming in slowly with only four townships reporting. He says averages are better than last year but still below the estimates given to the State Board of Tax Commissioners.
Mrs. Ida Frazier has taken rooms with Mrs. Fannie Groves in the city lodging scene. The arrangement places both women under one roof as cohabitants in shared accommodations.
A humorous ad notes a plumber's belief in needing pipes due to gas and pain. It claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy removes catarrhal gases and inflammation, easing stomach and intestinal ailments. One dose advertised with money back guarantee.
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