Brockman Sells Out Shoe Stock to Cincinnati Bargain Co
Henry Brockman completed a reduction sale and sold the remainder of his Batesville shoe stock to representatives of the Cincinnati Bargain Co. They moved the goods to Cincinnati. He will continue repair work and has no current plans for the store building or fixtures after forty two years in the business.
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Henry Brockman
Cincinnati Bargain Co
Cincinnati
Brockman
Batesville
Miss Ethel Cook Weds George W. Harlow at St Louis Parsonage
Miss Ethel Cook daughter of Mrs. Bessie Cook of South Walnut Street and George W. Harlow a Batesville clerk with the Big Four R R were quietly married at eight o clock Saturday morning in a St Louis parsonage. The couple will reside with the bride’s mother in Batesville until he takes possession of a bungalow on South Main Street after a brief visit to Indianapolis. Neighbors extend best wishes for the new couple.
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Ethel Cook
Bessie Cook
South Walnut Street
George W. Harlow
R. R
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Batesville
Harlow
South Main St
Johnson Withdraws From Race for Joint State Rep
John W. Johnson of Patriot withdraws from nomination for joint state representative from Ripley and Switzerland Counties on the Republican ticket. Ballots already printed show his name, but he requests voters not to vote for him as he cannot accept if nominated. Attend the first dance of the Prell Bland Post American Legion at St Clair's Hall Wednesday evening May 5. Music by Greensburg Jazz Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Johnson
Patriot
Ripley
Switzerland
Johnson
Prell- Bland Post
American Legion
St. Clair’s Hall
Greensburg
Jasa Band
Mary Martin and Joseph Schroeder Wed in Tampa
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Driscoll of Tampa announces the marriage of their niece Miss Mary Martin to Joseph Schroeder at Sacred Heart Church in Tampa on Thursday of last week. Rumors traced the couple’s South trip and Cuba honeymoon while Batesville friends await home arrival after May 1.
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P. M. Driscoll
Tampa
Fla
Mary Martin
Joseph Schroeder
Sacred Heart Church
Schroeder
South
Batesville
Board of Speculation
Cuba
Illness Fatal Takes Local Business Leader George W. Metz
George W. Metz 57 a lead ing Newpoint merchant and former postmaster died after a brief illness of acute indigestion. Survived by widow and nine children among eleven in the family. Services were held at the home and Rossburg with Rev. Schreiber officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Metz
Newpoint
Metz
Rossburg
Schreiber
M. E
Home Destroyed by Fire in Neighboring Community
Fire destroyed the home of Mrs. Florence Glade early Friday morning. Neighbors and local residents rushed to help but the house could not be saved. The wind favored the railroad tracks, limiting damage to surrounding structures and prompting community efforts to assist the family.
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Florence Glade
Providence
Bee Demonstrations Postponed To May 3 and 4
The Bee Demonstrations set for April 26 and 27 are moved to May 3 and 4. Demonstrations Monday will take place at the same locations and times as last week. Beekeepers spent about 130 dollars on hires and supplies with a 17 percent discount. Mr Irvin Gunter leads the new organization as president.
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Irvin Gunter
American Legion Dance Set for May 65 at Greensburg
The Prels Bland Post of the American Legion unveils its first public dance on May 65 with Greensburg Jazz Band providing music. Many out of town guests are expected and attendees are assured a pleasant evening.
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Prels-Bland
The
American Legion
St. Clair’s Hall
Greensburg
Should Benham Be Renominated in May Primary
A political notice argues Congressman John Benham deserves renomination for clean politics and proven leadership. It cites 1918 election results, broader Republican gains, and Benham’s diligent handling of duties and correspondence, urging voters to consider why an untried man should replace him in the May Primary.
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John Benham
Benham
Court House News Public School Notes
Circuit Court sat with Judge Carney disposing of several state cases. Wachsman and Behr pled guilty to allowing minors to play pool, with cases dismissed. Moore also pled guilty to similar charges. Officials moved residents to Indiana Village and North Madison for care on dates in April. The will of Olive Wilson was probated and executors named. New civil cases listed, with various replevin and damages actions. A student visit and school events outlined. May 1 designated American Day with Saturday sessions to finish term.
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State
William Wachsman
Jacob Behr
James Moore
Thomas Harper
Herman Hortemiller
Indiana Village
Newcastle
Louisa Clostermeyer
Batesville
Hospital For Insane
North Madison
Olive Wilson
Shelby Tp
Will C. Leslie
Lewis Freyer
Spades
Christ Freyer
Batesville Shuts Sunman Nine 8 to 5 In Season Opener
Batesville High School opened the season with an 8 to 5 victory at Sunman over Sunman School Nine. The gathering featured music by Greensburg Jazz Band after the game.
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Batesville High School
Sunman
Batesville
Musical Recital by Rev William Hauff at St Johns Huntersville
Rev William Hauff of Atlanta gives a piano recital with St Johns Men's Chorus at St Johns Church Huntersville on Thursday May 6 at 7 30 p m Admission 15c and 25c proceeds benefit the church or choir finish notable pianist and chorus performance by the Men s Choir with Miss Florence Krieger assisting.
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William Hauff
Atlanta
St. John’s Men’s Chorus
St. John’s Church
Huntersville
Hauff
Men’sa
Florence Krieger
Birth Announcement for a Boy in April
Fred Shane and his wife welcomed a son on Saturday April 24.
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Fred Shane
How New Voters Cast a Primary Ballot
The article explains that any voter aged twenty one by election day may vote in the upcoming primary. A voter selects a party ballot, receives ballot and pencil, marks one candidate per office with a cross, folds the ballot to show clerk initials, and submits it to the inspector who places it in the ballot box.
Moore-Fritsch Nuptials at St Louis Church
Miss Helen Moore daughter of Mrs Ella Moore East Pearl Street married Alfred Fritsch at St Louis Church in a High Mass ceremony. Bridesmaid Miss Katie Mittendorf wore yellow silk while groom was attended by William Burst. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's mother’s home and a reception continued for the day. The couple will reside on Park Avenue in the Charles Fritsch property amid friends.
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Batesville
Ladies’ Society of
St. Louis
J. M. Nurre
Bloomington
Indiana
Canfield
Father Urban
J. P. O'Donnell
Batesville Council
Helen Moore
Ella Moore
East Pearl Street
Alfred Fritsch
St. Louis Church
Katie Mittendorf
William Burst
Charles Fritsch
Park Ave
Hail Storm Destroys Center Township Orchard
A hail storm heavily damaged Robert Creigmile's orchard planned as a demonstration site and harmed other fruit trees in the southeastern Center Township. The report notes most fruit is spared with some pears and a few peaches affected. It urges diligent spraying and warns against misusing dry soluble sulphur and mixing arsenate or lead with it.
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Center Township
Robert Creigmile
Crowell Walterman wedding in Connersville Indiana
Frank Walterman and Miss Hilda Crowell married April 13 at Central Christian Church parsonage with Rev J T Shreve officiating. A wedding supper at Palace Hotel followed. couple to reside at 1320 Central Ave Connersville Indiana after May first. Friends offered heartfelt wishes and presented many gifts.
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Frank Walterman
Hilda Crowell
J. T. Shreve
Central Christian Church
Charles Crowell
Batesville
Palace Hotel
Central Ave
Connersville
Ind
Walterman
Batesville Population Rises to 2361 After Census Gain
Washington released census figures show Batesville with a population of 2 361, up 210 from 2 151 in the prior census. Officials note growth hampered by housing shortages but expect steady expansion as new homes are built. Mrs L McCoy and infant from Crawfordsville Ind returned home Saturday after visiting the Academy at Oldenburg.
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Washington
Batesville
L. McCoy
Baby
Crawfordsville, Ind
Academy
Oldenburg
Death claims Batesville resident Herman Zeits after long illness
Herman Zeits, 65, a German-born Batesville resident since age 18, died after four years of ill health. Survived by his wife Anna Wenning Zeits, daughters Mrs. Albert Armstrong of Greensburg and Mrs. Russell Downey of Batesville, four grandchildren, and a large circle of friends. Services set for 1:30 PM at his home then St. John’s with Undertaker Zierer in charge.
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Batesville
Herman Zeits
Germany
Mr. Zeits
America
Cincinnati
Anna Wenning
Walter
Albert Armstrong
Greensburg
Russell Downey
Zeus
Union
St. John's
Zierer
Livestock plan eyed by Indiana Farmers Association
Indiana Farmers Association officers and the permanent livestock committee propose a plan to place an experienced livestock representative at Indianapolis stock yards to oversee shipments. Producers may consign through their agent or trust the agent to place stock with suitable commission merchants. A fee of one cent per head for hogs calves and sheep and four cents for cattle would fund the federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Farmers’ Association
Permanent Livestock Committee
Indianapolis
Commission
Federation
Our Correspondents Fall Short Before Primary Issue
The paper notes late correspondence and heavy political advertising reduce news content this week. Editors say this is the last issue before the primary and a supplement will be avoided unless absolutely required.
Ice Cream Social at Hunteraville School
An ice cream social is scheduled for Saturday evening May 1 at Hunteraville School. Everyone is cordially invited. Reuben Zierer Tescher. Tribune Ads Make Money Grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunteraville School
Reuben Zierer
Tescher
Tribune
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Court House News
Public
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J. R. Carney
Rose Schene
Will A. Brown
Ethel M. Cook
Wm. H. Turner
Manchester
Yula Vogel
Helen E. Moore
Frank A. Schwenkhart
Grace Heidecker
Osgood
Herman Rahe
Holton
Lesta Waters
Estelle Terry
Georgiana Perck
Ramona Kendrick
Oldenburg Academy
Literary Society
Mary Robinson
Edwin Henry
Aileen Samms
Alvin Wissel
Harold Winsor
Estella Kaiser
Lorene Kroner
Hilda Wissel
Moore-Fritsch
Crowell-Walterman
Grim Reaper
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