Parcels Post Law to Expand Mailable Goods in 1913
The article outlines the Parcels Post Law set to take effect January 1 1913 allowing fourth class matter up to eleven pounds to be mailed nationwide with zone based rates. It details required distinctive parcels post stamps return sender cards and prohibition on ordinary postage stamps for such items. It also notes local carrier activities and community notices surrounding the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
An Ideal Gift From Timmerman and Reidenbach Pianos
A family friendly gift强调 piano shoppers encouraged to visit Timmerman and Reidenbach to hear pianos praised for tone and quality. The ad notes the showrooms are near the First duck west of the jewelry store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmerman and Reidenbach
Duck West of Jewelry Store
Corn Contest at Moeller's Saloon Honors Top Ears
Bring three best ears to Henry Moeller's saloon for judging. Highest vote wins two quarts of whiskey, second place one quart, third place a box of cigars. Contest closes on Christmas Eve.
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Henry Moeller
Home Hardware Co. Opens After Purchase of Thie Interest
The firm Thie & Schmocker becomes Home Hardware Co with John Schmocker and John Schwartz as proprietors. They plan a large stock expansion and courteous service to build a leading Southern Indiana store. Thanksgiving service held at Huntersville Church with multiple congregations and choirs, collection of 11.00 for Cincinnati German Protestant Orphanage Home. Diep On funeral for Mrs. Wtedeman at Penntown. New product ads: hot chocolate with ice cream 10 cents at Blank's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Goyert
RR. 1
George Kessens
R. R
Osgood
Goyert
Gertrude Stewart
Versailles
Teachers’ County Association
Chas. Shermer
Milian
Batesville
Jobo Stabley
Sunman
George Lee
Rose M. Stabley
Feu
Association
Messrs
Guvert
Wheeler
A. H. Thie
Thie
Union
Huntersville
Steding
Broadwell
Nocka
M. E
Cincinnati
Civil Service Exam Set For January 1913 Postmaster Jobs
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam on January 4 1913 at Batesville Indiana to fill a fourth class postmaster position in Oldenburg and other vacancies if any. Applicants must be U.S. citizens 21 or older and reside in the local post office area. Applications must reach Washington within seven days of the exam.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Batesville
Ind
Oldenburg
United States
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Washington
Hope for Pardon for Herman Borchers
Supporters of Herman Borchers push for a gubernatorial pardon as they claim he is sane and should not remain confined. They cite a prison physician and an appointed examiner to prove sanity and expect a ruling favoring release.
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Herman Horchers
Marshall
Borchers
Bazsar and Euchre Benefit at Nickel's Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary hosts a December 12 event at Nickel's Hall with cavaar on Thursday afternoon and evening. Euchre starts at 8:30 PM and booths offer Christmas gifts for attendees.
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Nickel’s Hall
Court Orders Sale of Greemann Bros Mfg Co Assets
A court order issued last Saturday November 30 1912 directs A B Wycoff the Receiver to sell privately the Greemann Bros Mfg Co real and personal property. The plant lumber and furniture may not fetch below about 140000 under current appraisement. If not sold for that amount a new appraisal will guide a new sale while the factory continues operations until transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greemann Bros. Mfg. Co
A. B. Wycoff
Box social at Strauss school house Friday night
A box social will be held at Strauss' school house on Friday night December 6. Ladies are asked to bring a box. Wn. OEFHLMAN. Kooster Bros. announce their new meat market is now open in the Zierer Building on Walnut street and invite the public to visit. Shirts priced at 85 cents at Liehmkuebler's.
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Strauss
Wn. Oefhlman
Kooster Bros
Zierer
Walnut Street
G M E Church Notes Sunday Schedule Update
G M E Church notes show Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Charles M Wessler, morning service 10 30, Epworth League devotional at 6 45 p m, evening service at 3 30 in English, Ladies Aid at Mrs Frank Kichacker home, service at Pesuington church at 2 p m, Pastor W Necka. Also a rental listing for a dwelling with 6 acres near Batesville Ind advised by D H Schrader or C L Johnson.
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Chas
M. Wessler
Epworth League
Ladies’Aid Society
Frank Kichacker
Pesuington
D. H. Schrader
C. L. Johnson
Batesville
Ind
Dissolution Notice for Whie & Schmocker Partners
Notice of dissolution for the firm Whie and Schmocker by A H Thie and John Schmocker. Creditors urged to present claims for settlement at once and debtors to call and settle immediately. Mrs George Keesens and her two sons visited Cincinnati on Thursday to see her sister Mrs Sleighbaum for a few days.
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Wm. Dickman
Jake Bebr
A. H. Thie
John Schmocker
Whie & Schmocker
George Keesens
Cincinnati
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Auto Council
Charles W. Tekulve
Fred Behrman
Harvey Wonning
Chas. W. Tekulve
Morris
St. Anthony's Cemetery
H. H. Kramer
Ea Schorr
Behrman
H. A. Kramer
Bearman’s
Register
Wheeling
West Virginia
Hermano Wonning
A. A. Wooning
Ohio Street
Scottish Rite
Court Theatre
Woénning
Studebaker
Scottisd Rite Guards
Barmuda Islands
H. F. Behrens Company
WH. W. Smith
Mr. Smith
Mal D. Fleming
Mr. Fleming
Mr. Smijth
B.J.H. Shafer
St. Mary's Ladies Society
Krawer’s Department Store
Black's Pharmacy
Call Morris Mills
Gauck
Corporation Fund
Boebringer
Depote Street
East Avenue
Wernke
Palma
C. R. Yater
L. E. Churchill
Bloemer
Harry Schwier Co
Meyer Hardware Co
Herald Publishing Co
C. J. Duil
Big Four Stone Co
Greely Stone Co
Sen. Kirchhbaum
Harry Wernke
Members of Fire Co
Batesville Electric Light & Power Co
Gus Narwod
Fred Schrader
I O. Kennedy & Son
Diep
Penntown
Mike Wtedeman
Wm. Bruns
Tryone
Blank’s Pharmacy
Rexall
Civil Service Examination
Bazsar and
Euchre
Box Social
Liehmkuebler's
G. M. E. Church Notes
W. Necka
Thif & Schmocker, Advertisement
Home Hardware Company
Thie & Schmocker
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