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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
1
The Herald questions the advisability of buying a motor fire engine at ten thousand dollars. The Tribune supports more equipment, noting Batesville’s outdated gear and rising fire risk. Streets, fuel, and insurance concerns frame the debate as factory sprinkler systems and lumber yard risks loom.
George Bruns died Sunday evening at his sister Mrs. William Greemann’s home after a two year Brights disease illness. Born in Sunman forty six years ago he worked as a brakeman for the Big Four and later as a conductor on the Cloverleaf route. He and his wife moved to Phoenix Arizona to ranch then returned to visit relatives before his death. Burial was in the Batesville Church cemetery with Masons in charge. survivors include his widow a mother two sisters and two brothers.
Frank Nedderman suffered severe cuts to his right hand and lighter injuries to his left hand and chest when a telephone pole fell on his car on the Batesville and Napoleon road near a covered bridge. Wires lifted the pole, smashing the windshield and lifting the top off the vehicle as the car moved forward. Family escaped unharmed as medical help arrived from Gibson Garage shortly after the crash.
The Batesville Telephone Company faces a Public Service Commission hearing at 2 p.m. in Indianapolis to seek discontinuation of illegal rates and an increase. The company has charged old, inadequate rates while providing more service in some cases. Auditor L. D. Bledsoe reviewed the company books to inform the commission about revenue and expenses for the case.
Batesville Council Knights of Columbus degree team conferred the first degree near Greensburg Sunday on several candidates. After the ceremony attendees enjoyed a smoker and heard several addresses. Miss Elizabeth Brum, employed in Cincinnati, spent Sunday with her parents.
A long list documents transfers in Batesville and surrounding townships including Louis G. Schone to Joseph Reibel for lots 309 and 321, $2,900, and Walter L. Yorn from Public Welfare Association for lots 7 and 62, $1,550. Other deeds cover 2 acres in Batesville to Beatrice Foerster et al for Jacob Hildebrand at $2,350 and 3 acres in Laughery Township to Weston Thomas for $1,900, with numerous further parcels exchanged among individuals and farms across Adams, Milan, Jackson, Washington, Otter Creek, and Shelby townships for sums ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Public school notes list events for early April including W S Watkins lecture on April 5 at Schultz’s ticket sales, a Domes tic Science dinner on April 7 for the Commercial Club, and Easter vacation closing Thursday. It mentions student activities, exams, and plays, plus local trips and staff visits.
Joseph Camp, noted Chautauqua lecturer, spoke at City Hall on citizenship duties and public opinion in lawmaking. The Anti-Saloon League promoted prohibition worldwide and urged financial support after the lecture. Mrs. Wachsman’s class won the flag contest.
The Tribune announces Ira Harper of Franklin Township as a Republican primary candidate for Treasurer. Harper lived in Johnson Township until five years ago and carries a wide local acquaintance. He is the son of the late John Harper, a longtime Ripley County Republican leader.
A grand Easter Ball will be held at St. Clair's Hall Monday evening April 6. Music by the Greensburg Jazz Band with James Withers, singer and dancer, assisting.
Bran and Middlesings ad note announces a car of bran and middlings available with emphasis on quick purchase. Authored by Wilber Schrader in a local patronize our ad column urging readers to buy while stock lasts.
Sheriff Frank Wildman and Coroner Charles Murray resign at the county commissioners meeting. Deputy Thomas Harper appointed to succeed Wildman, and Dr. M. M. Shaw of Holton named to fill Murray’s unexpired term. Wildman heads to Indianapolis to run a grocery and meat market. Harper brings prior deputy experience to the office.
Purdue University sponsored farm home special train arrives Batesville at nine Saturday morning near the freight depot and stays until 11 30 to let farmers inspect labor saving modern equipment for farm homes. The tour runs from March 15 to April 16 covering about one hundred towns and cities in Indiana. The goal is to promote running water and a complete utilities setup including water sewerage heating and lighting with coaches showing demonstrations and university lecturers explaining benefits and costs.
A group of Pythian sisters including Mesdames Armbrecht Kessens Armbrecht Greemann Samms and Miss Schrader attended in Aurora Thursday evening where District Deputy Grand Chief Mrs Henry Winsor installed a new temple of Pythian Sisters The Aurora sisters hosted and enjoyed the degree team work from Iva Temple Rushville.
Advertises ready payment within a stated market region for eggs. Producers and dealers are advised to obtain the price before selling. Price today is 38 cents per dozen. A. C. Foerster & Co.
A dance will be held in Greensburg on Thursday evening April 8. It features the largest and finest dancing floor in southern Indiana with music by Smith's Colored Jazz Band of Lexington Kentucky.
Ripley County taxes show an increase of $14,621.03 under the new law, with $18,459.97 for teachers and $8,527.44 for state highway funding. The Versailles Republican disputes the Herald figures, arguing other counties vary, and asks what alternative plan Democrats offer.
Charles Zweige and his son Lester traveled to Cincinnati after the death of Charles brother Fred after a three day illness from asthma. Fred Zweige, born in Germany sixty years ago, lived in Clifton Heights. Services were held at the family home, burial at Walnut Hills cemetery, with large attendance at the last rites. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias Knights of Honor and Clifton Heights Choir.
A Woman's Honor, a four act drama, to be staged at Oldenburg Town Hall on Easter Sunday April 4. Matinee at 8:00 p m and evening show at 8:00. Mr and Mrs Joseph Wark of Warren Ohio visited Mrs Louis Baas and Mrs George Bags and families in town for a few days.
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