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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
4
The pastor urges calm amid distress and fear and vouches for God as present help. He cites faith, mercy, and love as anchors against worry and infection, urging believers to trust in divine guidance.
The piece presents a devotional inquiry from Grace BR. Maxwell in Wesley Chapel asking if Christ is pleased with her conduct and witness. Pastor R. S. Ringo invites readers to read Psalm 139 verses 23 and 24 for guidance on inward search and daily faithfulness.
Regimental Sergeant Walter Bierbusse returns to his parents in Michigan for Thanksgiving from Camp Custer after serving since May at Fort Riley and Camp Custer. He was selected for special instruction and promoted to regimental sergeant major, with future commission prospects.
The Ripley County War Mothers share a letter from the County Scriptor honoring fallen soldiers. It salutes the men who gave their lives for democracy, comforts grieving mothers, and urges pride in sacrifice while promising faith and hopeful reunion beyond earthly life. Mrs. George Sparling signs as County War Mother with Mrs. J. S. Bilby as Co Scriptor.
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York reports Chamberlains Cough Remedy swiftly relieves croup attacks without opium or narcotics and can be given to children with confidence as to adults.
A hearing in Indianapolis Monday before the Public Service Commission heard Batesville Gas Co seek a rate increase. Attending were A W Romweber and Fred Brummer, representing Batesville Casket Co, the gas user most affected. Herward Korbley of Indianapolis argued for Hillenbrand interests. The commission took the proposal under advisement and expects a decision soon.
A reader from Litchfield endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative. She says they give quick relief from indigestion and constipation and recommends them to others troubled by these conditions.
The village mourns the death of Mrs Mary Anna Barnhorst nee Gellenbeck at her home after a yearlong illness. Despite poor health she remained active until the last days, and her passing leaves a somber mark on the community.
Illness claimed Mrs. Barnhorst after tending her daughter Veronica as influenza spread, pneumonia followed and she died Saturday. Widow of Ben Barnhorst she was born in Cincinnati, aged 59 years 5 months 4 days, long resident on the farm now Louis Barnhorst's. She leaves Louis, two daughters, Veronica and Mrs L Stadtmiller, plus adopted son Vincent Brown. Her daughter Anna Fledderman died five weeks earlier. Funeral private at Holy Family cemetery due to epidemic. many relatives from Cincinnati, Batesville, Morris and St Mary's attended. Sister Joseph Marie Holtel, of St Louis, died of influenza and pneumonia at 35, with nine years in Franciscan teaching. Her body to be returned to Oldenburg for burial. God rest her soul.
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