03 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1921
Page
1
A damaged Bay area social recounts a party for Misses Margaret and Vera Wenny, with decorations, gifts, and a military themed centerpiece. Attendees include local families, teachers, and many named residents, celebrating school class lead by Mrs JM Vawter, featuring entertainment and gifts.
An occult garlanded Halloween event at Mrs Fols Fileh En Wasi on hisnud Street featured a dressed crowd in black, a pumpkin contest with a prize box of sandy, and dancing music. Guests enjoyed a festive social with cider and fruit treats, while Mr Cross appeared among attendants in costume.
Mrs. Tenie Beiden hosted a Halloween masquerade at her East Maple Street home with guests including Misses Tentia Perre Lora Buett Bertha Snidep Chesda Ruddedd Forest Young and Jennie Belden and Messrs Wil Pan Hoe James Gorsuch Charles Vawter Wellam Vawter Ervin Pex ryoned William Belden. Refreshments by Keepons featured. prizes awarded to Mrs. Charles Sherman and Mrs. Thad Calladay with Mrs. Bowie as consolation.
Rev Gules Aner officiated yesterday at the marriage of Herbert Hellman and Miss Rose Al Beard. The groom is stationed at Caray Ruex, the Tide is of this etty.
The piece notes a joke about pushing a stalled Ford while Sam Shannon sometimes assists by moving the vehicle manually. It hints at rural ingenuity and playful contrast between old and new transportation.
The article clarifies that voters need not register again to vote in the upcoming city election. It states eligibility requires six months state residency, sixty days in township, and thirty days in the precinct. Clerk Phomrmu es notes heavy voter inquiries from Republicans about registration and urges correct understanding to avoid misreadings.
A large crowd attended the Gull Bros sale of the Sarah Prathep farm personal property. Offa Graves bought the fur and corn sold well, bringing four cents a bushel for sixty bushels. New Chapel Ard Society women hosted the tea and enjoyed strong patronage.
Local notice claims Laveptik eye wash strengthens eyes after years of sore inflamed sight. An elderly woman says reading is now easier and a man wed occurred following a quick camphor based treatment. Citizens Drug Store advertises the product and price.
The United Tome Furnishing Company announces a cookery and bakery demonstration at its show rooms this Saturday. The event promises lively tasting and practical ideas for home chefs.
Mrs. Godfrey was called to Mar enga on account of her mother’s death. Mrs. James Smith, another daughter, left yesterday.
A case of scarlet fever has appeared on Fast Chestnut Street signaling a renewed outbreak risk and prompting health officials to monitor the area and advise precautionary measures.
Several fraternal groups on Spring Street join Rosa Happ Auxiliary in donating to the White Way fund. The Eastern Star and Kwasind Tribe add ten and forty five dollars respectively as committee head Walter Schiesser notes the goal nears completion. The plan includes post casting, installation, and possible extension north of Court Avenue with poles removed from Spring Street. A monument is proposed for property owners who consent.
Charles Brennan and his family were riding when a horse began kicking, injuring Brennan and wrecking the Surrey. A game warden later found a possum skin and summoned Brennan before a justice of the peace for fines, though he has not yet appeared.
Miss Bertha Poindexter librarian has installed glass closet shelves in the reading room to house the Agnes Zulaut Memorial Collection. The books are premier titles not for general circulation and must be read or consulted within the library.
Angust Kamer was fined 81067 in Judge Anderson's Court in Indianapolis for liquor law violation. The decision is expected to be paid within a few days. It is understood that all related cases, though local in origin, will be pursued in federal court.
Herbert Gardner the three year old son of Mrs Lettie Gardner and grandson of Mr and Mrs Robert Perkins of Meigs Avenue was severely burned Wednesday afternoon after his clothing caught fire from a cook stove. He suffered burns to the entire left side of his body except the lower limbs and to the left arm. The doctor treated the injuries and his mother a trainee nurse was summoned to help.
In our county C. K. Martin of Borden shows persimmons can be a highly profitable fruit. He owns a large persimmon orchard built up with his father over years, noting the trees bear fruit only after about ten years and require minimal care aside from harvest time.
Nellie Jacobs dies after six weeks in bed at 1:40 PM Tuesday at home of her brother in law Guy Goodwin where she had lived since 1897 except five years with her brother. Born March 3 1862 in Jeffersonville Township she joined New Chapel Church at 13 and was active in New Chapel WFM S until illness. Survived by brother Thomas Jacobs brother in law Guy Goodwin two nieces Mabel and Catherine Goodwin and many relatives. Funeral 2:00 PM today at Mr Goodwins home with Rev Speedy conducting burial at New Chapel.
A Star interview quotes a man explaining why illicit liquor trade thrives near towns. He cites high profits from moonshine and bootlegging, lightweight fines, and weak enforcement as motivators for dozens of small stills and many selling points across Clark County and Jeffersonville.
The El M. Coots and Sun firm undertakes a major remodel adding a chapel style resting area for visitors awaiting hospital word and new show rooms. Costs near two thousand dollars, with public spirited upgrades including back offices and parking in a large yard.
Farmers face rising costs as corn prices fall below production expenses. The article notes plowing, planting, husking, and hauling require labor and equipment, making corn unprofitable at current market levels.
Authorities disclose telegram from New York that body of Lawrence Capehart will arrive Friday from Hoboken. The Legion Post here bears his name. He served in France with M. G. A. and was mortally wounded in action. His mother Mrs. Sarah Capehart of 304 East Court Avenue requests funeral Sunday at Morton Memorial M. E. Church.
Talks with coal operators indicate the major Indiana strike will not disrupt local markets since Indiana coal is scarce here. Only one or two mines in the district produce high grade coal, and most purchases are Kentucky coal customers. Indiana coal once came here under federal wartime direction but was not favored.
In September a steady stream of travelers crossed the river by ferry toward Florida for the winter. Estimates show about 3 050 people will have crossed Ohio by ferry by November 5. Many build temporary shelters or live in tents and seek work. several travel rigs on Ford chassis include small two room setups. Jeff county residents praised for neighborly welcome.
The Junior Girl Scouts held a masquerade Halloween party on Tuesday night at Jean Jackson's East Front Street home with Halloween decor games fortune telling and a Halloween lunch. Attendees included Dorothy Kirkwood Elizabeth Finter Lorene Belly Helen Culp Dorothy Rodgers Lorene Hawes Dorothy Young and Jean Jackson. guests included Anne Myers Martha Ann Sutton Helen Weber Alice Clark Melicent Scott Pauline Resee Mary Borcherding Mudre Potter and Ruth Sage. A petition to reroute the road from St Joseph Hill to Starlight was filed in the auditor's office.
Martin Mickelson of Monroe township files for divorce alleging abandonment by his wife Cora Mickelson. Court records show a pending dissolution of marriage with no other details disclosed.
A deed from Jacob Reichle to Adlenine and George Rumpel for a lot in Ingramville was filed in the Recorders office for love and affection.
Ewell Swartz injured two fingers at work in Louisville. Mrs Estelle MeCarty of Port Fulton received a Monday message from her son Etley McCarty of Pittsburg, reporting illness and threat of appendicitis.
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