Fifth Chautauqua A Grand Success In Batesville
Batesville marked its fifth Chautauqua as a success with good weather and strong attendance despite staging at St. Clair's Hall due to venue limits. M. F. Bohland led as local manager, coordinating diverse programs from Kalaluhi’s Hawaiians to The Chicago Symphony Sextette and The Pirates of Penzance, with lectures by Mrs. Oleson, Frank Allen, Frank Mulholland, and Lieut. Governor Brown.
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Batesville
St. Clair’s Hall
M. F. Bohland
E. E. Taylor
Taylor
Bohland
Chautauqua
Ernest Gamble
Chicago Symphony
Chicago Comic Opera Company
Chicago Comics Opera Company
Manlove
Peter Oleson
Frank Walter Allen
Frank L. Mulholland
Governor Brown
Ohio
Mulholland
North Vernon Team to Play at Batesville Sunday
North Vernon baseball fans will see the Jennings County squad on a local diamond for the first time in memory. Batesville hosts featuring ex Athletics players Luhring Wintz Brummer, with Thomas S Brolley known as Father of Sunday Baseball in Indiana attending. Rain last Sunday spoiled plans to play Osgood. two games are set for September 5 and 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Jennings County Boys
Batesville Boys
Indiana
Thomas S. Brolley
Jennings Co
Brolley
Hoosierdam
Batesville
Luhring
Wintz
Brummer
Athletics
Osgood
Osgood Boys
Farmers Picnic at Osgood Fair Grounds August 28 1920
Second annual picnic of the Federation of Farmers of Ripley County at the Osgood Fair Grounds on August 28 1920. Speakers include John G. Brown Everett McClure and W H Senour. County Agent Calvin Griffith will distribute heifers to the boys and girls calf club. Music and dinner advised for all attendees.
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Federation of Farmers of Ripley Co
Osgood Fair Grounds
Ripley County
John G. Brown
Federation of Farmers of Indiana
Everett McClure
W. H. Senour
Jersey Cattle of Indiana
Farmers’ Organization
Calvin Griffith
Robbins Receives Severe Hand and Forearm Injury
Vernon Robbins suffered a severe laceration and crush injury to his right hand and forearm when his hand was caught under a feed roll of an automatic feed rip saw Friday afternoon. He braced with his other hand and pulled, but two fingers and the hand were crushed, requiring nine stitches. The incident occurred on Friday the thirteenth.
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Vernon Robbins
Mr. Robbins
Chautauqua Week Praises Bohland For Service
The Batesville community honors Bohland master of ceremonies for Chautauqua week efforts. Wilber Schrader in charge at St Johns with Rev Barthelmas and St Marks ministers assisting. Community thanks all volunteers for a fine program and lasting impact.
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St. John’s
Barthelmas
St. Mark’s
Bohland
Batesville
Golden Jubilee Celebration Planned at St. John’s Napoleon
St. John’s Evangelical Church in Napoleon marks its 50th anniversary with a week long Golden Jubilee celebration led by Pastor Otto M. Doering. The program includes sermons German services by Dr. R Newman and lectures by Rev. Dr. Renn and John Spiegel, with picnics and a final Jubilee Service on August 29.
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St. John’s Evangelical Church
Napoleon
Otto M. Doering
Luther League
Indiana
Ladies’ Missionary
Ladies’ Aid
Albert Bodenberg
Roy Mounterman
Doering
R. Newman
Burlington
Iowa
Newman
R. Renn
Louisville
Indiana Synod of the United Lutheran Church
John Spiegel
Indianapolis
Florence Welty
India
Kammeyer
Remains of William H. Hubbert Buried in St Louis Cemetery
The body of William H. Hubbert, 93, shipped from Springfield Ohio, was taken by Undertakers Weigel and Burst to St. Louis cemetery for interment. He was the father of Mrs. George Bessler Sr. of Lawrenceburg and grandfather of George Bessler Sr. of Route No. 1. Relatives from Springfield Lawrenceburg and nearby area attended the last services.
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William H. Hubbert
Springfield
Ohio
Weigel
Burst
St. Louis
Hubbert
George Bessler Sr
Lawrenceburg
John Beer Accepts Bank Cashier Post at Sunman Bank
John Beer, long time clerk at the Big Four freight house in Greensburg, has accepted the bank cashier position at Sunman Bank. He succeeds Alma Weisler who recently left for California for an indefinite stay.
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John Beer
Big Four
Greensburg
Aseee Bank
Sunman Bank
Heer
Alma Weisler
Eauler
Ventgeady
California
County K of P Meeting Delights Ripley County Knights
Elrod hosts a large Knights of Pythias county gathering with lodge representation from most Ripley County lodges. Five candidates earned Knight rank as Laughery Valley Lodge impressed with its degree work. Grand Chancellor John W. Craig spoke strongly and Milan was chosen for the next meeting. County officers Preble and Borders were reelected for their capable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elrod
Knights of Pythias
Ripley County
Laughery Valley Lodge
Batesville
Cross Plains
John W. Craig
Greensburg
Milan
Harvey F. Preble
Robert Borders
Elrod Lodge
Former Batesville Editor Stars in Lyric Film Show
Edward J. Hancock of the Greensburg Daily News appears in a screening at the Lyric over Friday to Sunday evenings. Manager Wintz will debut a reel of Turkey Run a moving picture shot at Indiana’s famed state park. Hancock heads the Indiana Republican Editorial Association and features in the new film as a local celebrity.
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Lyric
Batesville
Edward J. Hancock
Greensburg
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Turkey Run
Hancock
Pleasant outing for First M E Church junior choir
The Junior choir joined by eight church autos spent an all day trip to McCoy's Park. Rain or shine the crew enjoyed boat rides swimming and fishing with a long table dinner and a sunset lake view. The group hopes the event becomes annual.
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M. E
McCoy's Park
Appointed Engineer of Road for Concrete Route
Walter Fitch of Spades has been named engineer for the concrete road from the Franklin County line through Batesville to the Overhead Bridge. County Commissioners recently acted favorably. estimates and preliminary work are to be completed this fall so construction can begin in the spring when weather permits.
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Walter Fitch
Spades
Franklin County
Batesville
Mrs. Charles Bischen Returns Home After Gall Stone Operation
Mrs. Charles Bischen has returned from Cincinnati where she recuperated at a hospital after gall stone surgery. Friends are glad she has recovered enough to leave the hospital and trust she will continue gaining strength toward permanent health.
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Charles Bischen
Cincinnati
Batesville telephone dispute prompts rescission demand
Rural patrons of the Batesville Telephone Company urge the Batesville Common Council to rescind Resolution No. 61 adopted July 17 1920 after arbitration eased rural tension. They seek resumption of cordial relations and restored telephone service with notices to city officials and local newspapers.
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City Council of
Batesville
Lipps, Placke
Batesville Telephone Company
Batesville Commercial Club
City of
Common Council
Commercial Club
Batesville Herald
Batesville Tribune
Soldiers to Visit Batesville Camp of First Division
A detachment of the First Division will camp in Batesville on August 26 and 27 as it tours the state to meet residents and demonstrate modern U S army life. The unit includes wounded veterans and medal recipients and will be self sustained with portable camp facilities. Postmaster Volz will guide site selection for the detachment.
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Volt
First Division
Batesville
United States Army
Volz
Enjoyable Westward Sojourn of Romweber Family
Mr and Mrs A W Romweber and sons John Paul and George completed a six week trip through the west into Canada They visited Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Yellowstone Park then Los Angeles during earthquakes but felt no tremor They met Vice President Marshall in San Diego and spent time with Max Gibson and Russell Schuck in San Francisco The journey included Portland Seattle Vancouver and ten days in Canada visiting Winnipeg before returning home
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A. W. Romweber
John
Paul
George
West
Canada
Romweber
Culver
Robert
Denver
Col
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone Park
Los Angeles
San Diego
Marshall
San Francisco
Max Gibson
Russell Schuck
Naval Station
Portland
Seattle
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Pleasant Vacation at Indiana The Shades and Turkey Run
George H. Beck and wife returned from a week at Indiana's The Shades and nearby Turkey Run State Park. The piece praises the scenery timber falls and rock formations as top outdoor beauty, noting high visitor numbers in 1919 comparing favorably with Yellowstone Yosemite and the Grand Canyon.
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George H. Beck
Indiana
The
Shades
Turkey Run
Jazz Dance at St Clair's Hall Withers Hires Farley Band
Jazz dance plans at St Clair's Hall feature James Withers promoting a summer event on Tuesday evening August 31. Harry Farley's Six Piece Jazz Band from Indianapolis to provide music with potential bookings by Minetti and Regal for accordion performances. dancing from 8 15 to 12 15 and billed as the grandest dance yet at St Clair's Hall.
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James Withers
Harry Farley
Indianapolis
Mr. Withers
St. Clair's Hall
Farley
Minetti
Regal
America
St. Clair’s Hall
Harvest Home Supper at CrossRoads by St. Pauls Ladies
A harvest home chicken supper will be given by St. Pauls Ladies Society at CrossRoads on Thursday August 16. Supper served from 5 to 7 p m. Admission 50e for adults and children. Mr and Mrs J Miller and family will attend.
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St. Paul’s Ladies’ Society
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Wilber Schrader
St. John’s Church
K. of P. Meeting
St. Chair's
Oman
J. Miller
Familly
Amie
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