Masonic Outing a Grand Success in Ripley County
Sunman hosted the second annual county reunion of Masonic and Eastern Star fraternities drawing crowds from Ripley and nearby counties despite threatening weather. The Eureka Band led a outdoor friendly program with prayers, solos, recitations, eriological remarks, and a well received introit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunman Masons
Ripley County
Big Tour Grove
Mian Sanitarium
The
Eastern Star
Ripley
William McMullen
Eureka
Batesville
America
Drake
Milan
Frane Alexander
Hazel
Sunman
Neil McCallum
Ruby Meyerose
Osgood
E. D. Freeman
Harry C. Canfield
Indiana
Blue Lodge
Masters McCoy
Hawthorne
Benham
Rev. Drake
Dancers Enjoy Evening at St Clair's Hall with Jazz Band
A large crowd of young people from miles around danced to Harry Farley’s Garden Park Colored Jazz Band of Indianapolis at St. Clair's Hall on Tuesday. August 31 a repeat performance is planned with the same band. September 21 brings the Smith six piece Saxophone Orchestra of Lexington Kentucky for a special engagement before they depart for New York Boston and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair’s Hall
Harry Farley
Garden Park
Indianapolis
Withers
Smith
Lexington
New York
Boston
Washington
Sudden Death of Jacob Bachus Shocks City
Jacob Bachus died suddenly Wednesday morning after eleven. Born in Oldenburg seventy one years ago he lived in the city most of his life as a bricklayer and mason. Survived by six daughters and two sons, funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bachus
Bachus
Mr. Bachus
Oldenburg
Louis Kornoff
George Emge
Cincinnati
Joseph Kleinmeyer
Tillie
Nora
Amanda
William
Riverside
Cal
Charles
Seymour
Kreuzman takes engraving position in Boston
William A. Kreuzman known as Willie has taken a job with a Boston engraving firm after graduating high in the Bissel College of Engraving Effingham. He served in the Marines and then moved east soon after a brief visit home.
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William A. Kreuzman
Willie
Boston
Massachusetts
Bissel College of Engraving
Effingham
East
Batesville Chautauqua afternoon shows start at 3
All afternoon Batesville Chautauqua programs begin at 3 except Sunday at 2 30. Evening programs start at 7 30 except Saturday at 8 00.
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Batesville Chautauqua
Bonds Received for Second Liberty Loan at First National Bank
The First National Bank announces receipt of the permanent Second Liberty Loan Bonds. Call for yours and bring your receipt when you visit.
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First National Bank
Connersville Defeats Batesville in Fast Game
Connersville Furniture Company Club beat Batesville five to zero as Nieman arrived late and Connersville starter Fultz held the visitors to two hits through four innings. Luhring Brummer and Wintz join Batesville line up. large crowd accompanies team for Ripley County title chase. Dr Averdick and wife visited Oldenburg before returning to Covington.
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Batesville
Connersville
Grover Benz
Grover
Fritsch
Wintz
Meyer
Nieman
Fultz
Martinsville
Martin
Osgood
Ripley
Luhring
Brummer
GOUNGIL MEETS IN REGULAR SESSION OBJECTIONS BY WATER WORKS COMPANY
The Batesville council discusses city issues including a request for changes at City Hall and crossing replacements. The Water Works Company objects to purchasing a new fire truck, arguing existing water supply and equipment meet needs and expressing concerns about high pressure and valve capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wesler
Herman Wenning
Herman Bruning
Marshal Wernke
West Pearl
Mulberry
Pohlar
Charles Crowell
Batesville
Harry Wernke
E. J. Blank
W. F. Krieger
Harry Schwier Co
E. B. Schultz
Batesville Telephone Co
Batesville Electric Light & Power Co
Batesville Waterworks Co
M. F. Bohland
Batesville Water Works Company
Henry Kramer
Laidlaw Drum
Ripley County Fair at Osgood Draws Large Crowds
The Ripley County Fair at Osgood set a banner attendance with ten to twelve thousand visitors on Thursday. The week saw strong turnout each day thanks to ideal weather, marking one of the busiest fairs in years.
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Ripley County
Osgood
Qsgood
Chautauqua Guarantors Urged to Remit Immediately
All Chautauqua guarantors are urged to remit at once to E. E. Taylor, Secretary Treasurer of the Commercial Club, the money on hand from the sale of Chautauqua tickets. With the event in progress, daily expenses must be met and guarantors should give this matter prompt attention.
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Chautauqua
E. E. Taylor
Commercial Club
George Hartman Dies After Bank Safe Accident
George Hartman died from injuries suffered ten weeks earlier when a Mosler safe tipped over during installation in the Batesville Bank vault. He was aided by his son in law Albert Leonard and Edward Wernke and had planned to remove blocks when the weight shifted. Hartman, 49, lived in Batesville most of his life, leaving a wife and three daughters, and was active in draying and church and civic groups. Services were at St. Louis Church with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hartman
Batesville Bank
Mr. Hartman
Albert Leonard
Edward Wernke
Indianapolis
Rosella
Bertha
St. Louis Church
Weigel
Burst
Hartman
Men’s Society of
The
Eagles
Telephone Meetings for Batesville Telephone Patrons
Very important meetings of former Batesville Telephone Co. patrons will be held Saturday evening Aug. 14 at 7 30 at Lipps Schoolhouse Placke Schoolhouse and Pocket Schoolhouse. A matter of utmost importance to patrons will be discussed at each location and attendance is urged at the nearest schoolhouse. COMMITTEE.
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Batesville Telephone Co
Lipps
Placke
Pocket
Home Baking Sale at A. C. Poerster’s Store
The Christian Workers of Bethany Church will hold a Home Baking Sale at A. C. Poerster’s Store on Saturday August 14 at 2 00 p m.
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Christian Workers of Bethany Church
A. C. Poerster
Acton Grounds Athletes In One-Sided Baseball Defeat
Acton defeated the Athletes ten to three Sunday as Acton combined timely hits with eight errors by both sides, led by Tucker and Lane with key hits while Luhring Brummer and Taylor contributed for the Athletes. The game featured thirteen runs and twenty-five errors, with Acton pulling away in the later innings.
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Acton
Batesville
Luhring
Taylor
Brummer
Acton Boys
Tucker
Ollier
Wintz
Reibel
Lane
Schaeffer
Abrhpore
Wolf
Acton AB RH
Poae Lane
Leslie
Hardy
Coons
Brant
Schoeffer
Quier
Re-enlists in Army Merle Dickey Assigned to Fort Slocum
Berry Dickey and his wife receive word from their son Merle that he has re enlisted in the U S army and is now attached to the 4th Recruiting Company at Fort Slocum New York. Merle has served over four years in the artillery, much of it spent in U S island possessions.
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Berry Dickey
Merle
U. S. Army
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Artillery
Uncle Sam
Harvest Home Supper at Cross Roads by St. Paul's Ladies
A Harvest Home chicken supper will be given by the St. Pauls Ladies Society at Cross Roads on Thy August 28. Supper served from 6 to 7 p.m. Adults 25 cents, boe and children welcome.
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St. Paul’s Ladies’ Society
Cross Roads
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Masonic
Ripley Co. Masons and Friends
Boys
ABRH
Ahpoa E Bell
Brackman
Ruth
Batchlor
Benz
Hammerle
Feldhaus
Goungil
Biscuss Fire Truck
Water Works Company
Home Baking Sale
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