Batesville Loses Thrilling Pitchers' Battle at North Vernon
In a well played field contest at the fairgrounds North Vernon beat Batesville in a pitchers duel as Nieman and Moore shut down the offenses. A disputed ninth inning safe call at second base decided the game with North Vernon scoring after a passed ball and a bloop drive, while both defenses impressed with stellar catches and eight scattered hits total. The Batesville group plans a Sunday return at North Vernon with a likely large crowd and Osgood matches to follow for Ripley County championship play.
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Fairgrounds
North Vernon
Batesville
Moore
Jennings County
Nieman
North Vernons
Hay
Lauth
Zimmerman
G. Wintz
Bloemer
C. Flecker
Lightner
Louth
Barnhart
Joe Wintz
Weigel
McClure
Luhring
Osgood
Ripley County
Quiet home wedding unites Margaret Rohnk and Philip Heitzman
Miss Margaret Rohnk of Ft Thomas Kentucky and Philip Heitzman of Batesville were married last Saturday at 2 30 pm in a home ceremony conducted by Rev H Arndt of Penntown. The couple received a wedding dinner and a family reception later that evening. The bride wore a satin dress and was attended by Miss Dorothy Rohnk and Mr Carl Rohnk. The newlyweds will reside with the groom's mother on Katherine Street.
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Rev
H. Arndt
Penntown
Margaret Rohnk
Ft. Thomas
Philip Heitzman
John Sieg
Real Spades
Dorothy Rohnk
Ft. Thomas Ky
Carl] Rohnk
Connersville
Heitzman
Hillenbrand Company
Cincinnati
Batesville
Elizabeth Heitzman
Katherine Street
Soldiers entertained by Batesville groups plan
A Prell-Bland American Legion committee met with Batesville Commercial Club directors to arrange entertainment for the First Division detachment camping here Thursday and Friday. They will seek access to Knights of Pythias and Knights of Columbus rooms for soldiers and arrange club-provided amenities with local hospitality.
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Prell-Bland’ Post
The
American Legion
Commercial Club
Batesville
M. F. Bohland
Prell-Bland Post
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Columbus
Death of Lawrenceburg Register editor William I Gooden
William I Gooden editor of the Lawrenceburg Register died last Wednesday after months of illness and a heart attack the prior Friday. A graduate of Indiana University he taught school before joining journalism and led the paper for over 25 years, earning wide respect in the community and newspaper fraternity for his public spirit and advocacy of civic welfare.
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William I. Gooden
Lawrenceburg Register
Mr. Gooden
Indiana University
Colored Jazzers Here Aug 31 Grand Batesville Dance
Promoter James Withers presents a grand dance at St. Clair's Hall on Tuesday night August 31 with Harry Farley's six piece Original Colored Jazz Band of Indianapolis providing the music. Dancing begins at 8 15. This marks the first Batesville appearance of Farley's full Jazz Band. Fans urged to attend for the state's grandest music. Also includes baseball scoring notes from Batesville vs North Vernon with Moore and Nieman among batters and umpires listed.
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James Withers
St. Clair’s Hall
Harry Farley
Indianapolis
Farley
Batesville
Murder in Ohio County fires and death shock Thatcher home
Floyd Thatcher was shot dead in his Ohio County farm home nine miles from Rising Sun. A barn and two nearby barns were set ablaze within a half mile as neighbors rushed to help. Suspicion fell on the slain man’s brother. bloodhounds tracked but the killer escaped.
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Downey
Rising Sun
Floyd Thatcher
Thatcher
Family departs Miami trio for six week auto tour East
Mrs B G Cheek and daughters Mary and Alice along with Miss Marion Davis of Miami Florida drove to Cincinnati Sunday to begin a lengthy auto tour. They planned visits to Philadelphia and New York before returning home. Mrs Cheek hosted a delightful Hillsdale Park dance for the group with many Batesville guests in attendance.
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B. G. Cheek
Mary
Alice
Marion Davis
Miami
Florida
Popular Decatur County contest led by Naomi Schreiber
A Jubilee Week contest organized by the American Legion at Greensburg seeks the most popular girl in Decatur County. Miss Naomi Schreiber leads the field. a Batesville former resident with many local friends hopes she will win the diamond ring awarded to Decatur’s most popular young lady.
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Decatur County
American Legion
Greensburg
Naomi Schreiber
Naomi
Batesville
Decatur
Miss Naomi
Batesville Vulcanizing Co Opens for Service
Next Monday August 30 Batesville will reopen offering tire services. The firm will reline retread and reconstruct old tires at No 10 East Pearl Street opposite the Freight Depot Frank Kellerman and Ed Lubrecht promote ready for business in a local notice.
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East Pearl Street
Batesville
Batssville Vulcanizing CO
Frank Kellerman
Ed Lubrecht
Sunman to Hold Free Carnival With Prizes and Shows
Sunman residents Gus Brunner Arthur Baeuerlin and Leonard Beer visited Batesville on business ahead of Sunman street fair and carnival planned for Friday and Saturday September 10 and 11. Attractions will be free with hundreds of dollars in prizes for a parade and exhibits. Schmitties military band from Cincinnati will perform, free vaudeville shows run both days, a free moving picture show Friday night, and a final dance Saturday at Big Four Hall.
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Gus Brunner
Arthur Baeuerlin
Leonard Beer
Sunman
Batesville
Schmittie
Cincinnati
Big Four Hall
Farmers Annual Picnic at Ripley Co Osgood Fair Grounds
The Federation of Farmers of Ripley County holds its second annual picnic August 28, 1920 at the Osgood Fair Grounds. Speakers include John G. Brown, Everett McClure, and W. H. Senour. Attendees hear about the Farmers Organization, enjoy music, and see the distribution of heifers to calf club members.
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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
Victory Medal Applications for Ex Service Members
The Herald and Tribune offers Victory Medal forms to all veterans. Visit the offices to obtain a form, take it to a Notary Public with your discharge papers for copying, and submit within ten days. This appeal targets every member of the Prell-Bland Post and all ex service men.
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Herald and Tribune
Prell-Bland
Republican Meeting At K of P Hall August 28
All Batesville and Laughery Township residents who plan to join the Republican party are urged to attend a meeting at the K of P Hall at eight oclock next Saturday evening August 28. Women from the township and city are especially requested to be present.
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Batesville
Laughery Township
K. of P. Hall
Miss Elsie Beckman Heads to Far East Mission Field
Miss Elsie Beckman, longtime city resident now teaching in Fond du Lac Wisconsin, plans a five year assignment starting with a voyage on September 18 aboard the ship America to Constantinople. There she will study Turkish then teach at the Armenian Girls College in Armenia before continuing to her broader mission work.
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Elsie Beckman
Our City
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
George Johanning
Beckman
Cincinnati
New York City
America
Constantinople
Turkey
Elsie
Armenia
Armenian Girls’ College
Morris Beats The Specials At Home 11 To 2
Morris dominates the game on their home field scoring 11 to 2 over the Specials. Batters Bowman and Weisenbach backed Morris while Moorman Brothers led Batesville. The Specials showed early promise but failed to support their pitchers, with Louie Boehmer driving in a run and Dick scoring. Next Sunday the Specials travel to St Marys seeking a win.
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Morris
Bowman
Weisenbach
Moorman Brothers
Batesville
Specials
Louie Boehmer
St. Mary’s
Shelbyville Golfers Win Beating Batesville For Cup
Shelbyville defeated Batesville 13 to 10 in a 16 player match as part of a three game series for a shared trophy. Batesville won the first game 17 to 6 on their home grounds. The next match may be on neutral turf at Riverside Links or Newcastle, with the cup on the line again. The Blue River Club opened a new clubhouse with a dinner for visiting players.
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Shelbyville
Batesville
Riverside
Indianapolis
Newcastle
Blue River Club
Church Property For Sale By Auction
The Newpoint M. FE. Church and lot will be sold to the highest bidder. Bids may be for the lot and building together or separately with no fixtures included. Bids must be filed at New Point State Bank before noon September 4. Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
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Newpoint M. FE
Newpoint State Bank
Jerry Wagener
L. P. Hart
Ward Williams
Walter Stanley
Dance At Batesville Fair Grounds
The Eureka Band will host a dance at Batesville Fair Grounds next Saturday evening August 28 with the Brookville Jazz Band providing music. Admission is 50 cents for gents and ladies, refreshments available, war tax included.
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Eureka
Batesville Fair Grounds
Brookville
Public notice of office absence for education leave
Beginning August 30 I will be away from my office until September percent. I will attend a post graduate course in Chicago University. Dr Oscar Goyert.
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Chicago University
First Voters In Indiana Told To Register Now
The article urges all voters especially women to register for the fall election. Registration opens Saturday September 4 in Batesville across three wards with hours 8 am to 9 pm. It explains required details name residence age birth place and for naturalized foreigners the date of naturalization.
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Indiana
Batesville
Ballstown
William F. Schrader
Herman Huneke
George H
Henry Beese
A. C. Foerster
Ford Sales and Service Company
Resolutions of Respect for Brother George Hartman
In memory of George Hartman died August 6 1920 the Batesville Aerie 1130 Fraternal Order of Eagles mourns a worthy member. The charter will be draped for thirty days to honor Liberty Truth Justice and Equality. Copies of resolutions go to the bereaved family and local papers. Committee signatures A M Roell Joseph Boehmer Adam Fehlinger.
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George Hartman
Aerie
Batesville Aerie
Order of Eagles
A. M. Roell
Joseph Boehmer
Adam Fehlinger
Card of Thanks from Edward Bruns
Edward Bruns of Cincinnati Ohio expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for birthday cards and well wishes received while returning to the hospital and hoping to be home soon at 1532 Race Street.
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Race Street
Ednard Bruns
Cincisnati
Ohio
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L. Fleckler
P Percerence
C Berens
Burnhart
Wears
Kinney
Rf. Jefferies
Robnk-Heitzman
Brummer
Hammeric
Morgm
Hpoae Weigel
Ates Abe Cote
J. Wintz
C Brummer
Keene
Fritschenee Os
Arenes
Wernke
Pepee Eee
Tl Reidy
Ohio County
Far East
Oscar Goyert
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