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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
7
An intimate friend recalls Leonard Wood’s human side at a Plattsburg camp during a severe storm. Rather than leave by car, Wood dismounted, led a fourteen mile march through mud and rain to show he would share the hard duties with his troops.
Notice to silo buyers offering a 14 percent discount on all orders placed during February. Glenn J. Wildman, agent for Bloomfield Concrete Stave Silo, Batesville Indiana, R. R. 4, will call on prospective buyers after contact via Napoleon Exchange.
A quotation from Leonard Wood emphasizes that honesty and fair play form the basis for peaceful relations between workers and management, advocating mutual respect in labor disputes and daily workplace conduct.
Voters in Otter Creek are urged to choose George Michel for Sheriff and Ira Harper for Treasurer on No. 29 of the primary ballot. Albert Butt and family visited Henry Rohls east of Napoleon. Various local visits and social calls are noted across families including Thielbar, Grave, Legenhause, Butt, Hi ner, Shuman, Gilland, Shurman, and others. Several residents report illnesses, visits, and rudimentary community activities such as painting a house and shopping in Greensburg.
Mrs. Benjamin F. Blakeney of Decatur Illinois says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is by far the best medicine for colds and coughs the family has used. She recalls giving it to her children when small and has taken it herself.
Dr. J. W. Downey of Versailles announces candidacy for sheriff in the Republican primary on May 4 1920 and asks voters for their support.
Residents report a well attended Shelby Sunday church service. Several locals, including Murray Jackson and Sherd Copeland with wives, visited Rexville last Sunday. A string of visits and family gatherings tied to Benham, Holton, Versailles, Sardinia, Haney's Corner, and George Michel's circle. James Benefiel, recently recovering, walked on crutches to see his mother at Benham.
Attorney General Palmer will institute another price inquiry. The note questions fewer beginnings and more results as another case of watchful waiting.
In the Ripley Circuit Court April Term 1920 The First National Bank as Administrator filed its Final Settlement of the Henry Schwier estate The examination date is May 12 1920 at 15th Judicial day Heirs Creditors and Legatees must appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved.
The document states proof of their bonnie or claim to any part of said estate. It is witnessed by Chris H. Kassendick as Clerk and B. Wycoff as Attorney with the court seal and dated the 20th day of April, 1921.
A newspaper item lists grocery specials including sweet potatoes at 25¢ per pound, navy beans at 25¢ per pound, Campbell's pork and beans two for 25¢, pancake flour two for 25¢, corn 22¢ per can, soap bars at 5¢, and other assorted items in a period ad.
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