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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
1
Facsimile of Red Cross Christmas Seals for 1913. One cent each, available in Batonville where Red Cross window cards are seen. Article explains tuberculosis is acquired, not inherited, and transmission via inhalation, contaminated sputum, milk or food. Emphasizes destroying sputum and precautions to curb spread.
A local idea suggests a man equip a spraying outfit and run a tree spraying service next spring, serving Batesville residents who own fruit trees but lack equipment or time. The proposal notes it could be profitable for a skilled operator and helpful for those who do not spray. A list of Concordant families from Susman and Rushville are noted as spending Thanksgiving at John H. Schwartz's.
Batesville Aerie No 1190 Fraternal Order of Eagles will nominate and elect officers for the ensuing year at their next regular meeting Monday December 8 1913. All brothers are requested to be present at 730 PM.
A Saturday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Wm Martin hosted friends and neighbors for his 59th birthday. Attendees included Roy Freeland Ed Becraft Emmett Mann Chas Henderson Henry Horstman several families plus Catherine Schultz Miss Josephine Ording and George Richter Sr Jr. Games were played, lunch was served, and guests departed late wishing many more happy birthdays.
Henry Hufmaster sent a seven rattle rattler about five feet long to Ben Schene as a memorable gift. The snake, in a wooden box with wire mesh, is described as a beaut by a snake charmer. Guests at J. H. Wonnley included E K E Gross and wife H B Krieger from Indianapolis and several others from Brookville and Cincinnati. Thanksgiving Day was spent with Fred Wenning near Cross Roads after auto trips.
K of P notice invites all members and friends to a progressive Euchre party at the K of P Hall on Thursday evening December 4. Barry Schein of Indianapolis visited for Thanksgiving with his parents Henry Schein and wife, then returned home. Mrs C F McLaughlin of Cincinnati, visiting Mrs G M Hillenbrand, has returned home. Home Hardware Co. announces a new line of White Evaporated Slop Jars. Baylor died at Osgood Monday and will be buried today at Napoleon.
A train at the L E W crossing near Fairfield killed Ed Grishbaw and Mrs. Youngman instantly. Wilber Youngman, 23, and his wife, married on Thanksgiving, were fatally or severely injured. The couple honeymooned with relatives in Howard and Tipton counties after attending church in Kokomo.
A lodge committee offers condolences for Frederick Wisman death, extends sincere sympathy to his family, prays for comfort, and notes Wisman as a faithful member and true worker. The resolutions will be recorded, published in Batesville paper, and a copy sent to the bereaved family. Committee: Henry Dallman Herman Zeits George W. Joha nning.
School notes express sincere thanks to patrons and friends who attended and contributed to the Thanksgiving entertainment. Room 3 shows great delight at a surprise from Michael Benz featuring three records for the Victrola. Mrs. Herman Zeitz and granddaughter visited Greensburg, and Harry Brockman traveled from Indianapolis to spend the day with his mother, Mrs. Bertha Brockman.
Classified note lists a second hand piano for sale at a PO box in Batesville Indiana. Various brief personal mentions include Philip Schumacher of Cincinnati visiting family for Thanksgiving, Miss Sophia Nickel visiting Indianapolis, J W Henry asking for Christmas photo enlargements, Albert Johannings moving to Columbus for work, Miss Grace Timmerman returning to Cincinnati, Misa Lou Adrain traveling to Cincinnati, and John H Wilker visiting relatives in Indianapolis.
The Ladies’ Society marks its anniversary with a Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Members meet at the old parsonage at 10:00. The Young People meet at 6:30 p.m. and the English evening service follows at 7:30 with the topic The Unknown God and Romans 1 1-4.
Local ad notes Koepfle's Confectionery offering the largest selection of candy, fancy box items, and cakes with low prices and special quantity discounts. A separate notice reports Mrs. Henry W. Meyer’s 79th birthday postal shower receiving nearly 100 cards from friends. Other items list visits to Chicago, Apple River, and Cincinnati, plus small town notices and social updates.
Sunday evening Dr Gibson learned he was 43 as about fifty friends gathered at his home to celebrate. A serenade by the Schein band drew the crowd and the doctor was warmly welcomed. The party mixed music and good wishes, with guests hoping he would stay young and noting the memorable occasion.
The Batesville Poultry Breeders and Pet Stock Association invites members to the City Hall for a Thursday evening meeting on December 4. The group seeks wide attendance, noting new joiners since the last meeting and stressing that local chicken fanciers will gain from a home organization.
Notice to Bowlers. All fraternal and secret orders and other organizations are invited to enter a team in the City Bowling League. Prizes will be awarded during the season and applications for membership must be filed by December 8. George Engel, Manager. Mrs Bruening leaves for Huntington W Va for a two week visit with son and daughters. She will send for household goods to Dayton Ohio. Henry Poske and daughter return from a visit to Reading Lockland and Dayton.
Notice states that starting Tuesday December 9 1973 the Batesville Bank will close at 6 15 p m on Tuesday evenings instead of 7 30 p m. Other items mention a funeral visitation in Shelbyville and visits between Sunman Illinois and Mrs E E B Taylor, plus various local classified notices including for rent and for sale items.
The Miller's Daughter a four act drama by St Mark's Luther League members drew full houses at St Clair's hall on Thanksgiving and the following Saturday. Audiences praised realistic character interpretation and stage work, with producers rewarded by strong attendance and favorable notices.
A Tuesday night wrestling match at St Clair's hall drew a small crowd and lost money for wrestlers Chesa Hechtel and F B Monroe. About twenty five minutes of action produced one fall for each, ending after the second fall due to Bechtel injuring his neck. Nearby residents Wm Schroeder Herman Siebert Fred Siebert Jr and Adolph Siebert of R R 1 traveled on the early train to Cincinnati to visit relatives through Sunday.
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