Rural Letter Carriers Meet in Ripley County Thanksgiving
Rural Letter Carriers of Ripley County held their semi annual meeting at Lehmkuefter Hall with officers elected Charles Schermer president and Rose Stahley secretary treasurer. The day included prayers, talks on rural free delivery, a turkey dinner, songs, and prize announcements. Lost dog notice and local ads appear, with thanks to contributors and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley County
Lehmkuefter Hall
Presa
Louis Goyert
French
Sec.Treas
Rose Stahley
Suoman
Hillenbrand
Peter Holzer
J. E. Gaunt
Greensburg
Sherman House
Emory Unnewehr
Wesley Schultz
Ierer
Ed. Schultz
Hulda Unnewehr
Charles Schermer
John F. Stahley
Rose M. Stahley
Batesville
Walshap
Holzer and McCallum
Eagles Aerie meeting calls for officer election on Monday
Batesville Aerie No. 1130 schedules a Monday evening meeting on December 11 with officer elections. The note also mentions visiting residents Henry Wonnley and family from Seymour planning to move to a 230 acre farm in Lawrence County Illinois and notes Cit izens Grocery offerings and local visits by Mrs. Nicholas Lang and her daughter Josie in Weisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Aerie No. 1130
Henry Wonnley
Babe
Seymour
Jackson County
Lawrence County
Illinois
Discontinue Work on Pike Through Town
Work on the pike running through town has been discontinued. Mr. Yater will not resume until spring. Contractors faced wet weather and rough grading left the route from East Ave to East to the township line in deplorable condition, likely to be impassable through winter unless improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yater
Eastern Ave
Western Furniture Factory
Adama Township
Teachers Attend County Association at Osgood
Teachers from here attended the County Association of Teachers at Osgood December 1 and 2 with instructors including Profs Gonnelley Routt Taylor Bartlow Ward and Miss Harriet Cook. Dr. Lindley of Indiana University spoke on Slidden Powers of Man and educational problems from a scientific view. The meeting adjourned at 3 p m Saturday with all teachers pleased. Also notes on Christmas candy prices at Kromes New Store and Harvey Gluesenkamp promoted to regular mail carrier in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Association of Teachers
Osgood
Gonnelley
Routt
Taylor
Bartlow
Ward
Annie Wachsman
Sophia Nickel
Lim Scherenbeck
Flossie Ward
Terry
Sunman
Lindley
Dept. of Philosophy and Psychlogy
Indiana University
Harriet Cook
Washington Indiana
Artichoke varieties and the Jerusalem contrast
Gardening notes explain edible artichoke parts and growing tips. The piece compares globe artichoke to Jerusalem artichoke, detailing cultivation, hardiness, and uses, plus advice on tying and blanching shoots. It praises artichoke culture and mentions the to-be-prosperous building and loan association audit in Indianapolis with supportive remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Redmen to Meet at City Hall in Shelbyville
The local Redmen tribe will initiate several candidates next Saturday evening at City Hall. The Shelbyville and Kiowa Tribes will attend, with a parade led by the Redmen Band. Wauseka Tribe members will meet them at the depot and join the event. many visitors are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribe
Redmen
Kiowa Tribe
Shelbyville
Ind
iMany
Wauseka Tribe
Shelbyville Tribe
Public Sale of Property at Oldenburg Residence
John J. Herpner proprietor announces a public sale of personal property including furniture a horse vehicles carpenter and garden tools fencing equipment and multiple wire stretchers at his Oldenburg residence on Tuesday December 12 starting at 12 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldenburg
John J. Herpner
Schrader Behlmer Wedding At Adams Church
Albert Schrader and Emma Behlmer wed at Adams Church with Rev Hesseman. The couple will live on the groom's farm on R R No 4. Also notes a sale at Kromes New Store and Fred Ritter of Indianapolis visiting H J Walsman for a furniture business location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schrader
Emma Behlmer
Adams Church
Hesseman
Fred Ritter
Indianapolis
H. J. Walsman
Store Room for Rent and Local Notes
Store room for rent advertised with claim of best show window beside the Post Office. August Busch and wife traveled to Jonesboro on a Wednesday morning to visit Mrs. Busch's sister and other relatives there. Santa Claus is described as punctual, carrying a high grade watch by J. Timmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Borkes
John Behlmer
Lockland
Mr. Borges
Cincknati
John Schuler
Addreas Hillenbrand Co
Busch
Jonesboro
Fnd
Mre. Busch
Slater
Santa Claus
KR. J. Timmerman
Accidents of the Week in Napoleon Area
A series of injuries reported: Henry Norwold Jr. badly tore and crushed hand in a feeder machine mishap at Ad Blacks place. Albert Armstrong and wife visiting relatives, ankle injury when stepping on a wagon brake. George Bessler Jr. had a son kicked by a horse, suffering a fractured skull. medical aid reported the boy recovering well.
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Napoleon, Inc
Wm. Brackman
Ad Black
Henry Norwold, Jr
Heath
Cox
Mr. Norwold
Albert Armstrong
Herman Zelts
Aibert
George Bessler, Jr
R. BR. No.1
Gibson
Schoetmer-Worst nuptials at St Louis church
Bernard Schoetmer and Miss Mary Worst of St Leon were married at St Louis church last Wednesday morning by Father Clementine. Attendants were William Hyland and Miss Mary Schoetmer. Out-of-town guests included Edward Minkhaus and William Selke and wife of Cincinnati. The couple reside on Western Ave with friends’ well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Schoetmer
Mary Worst
St. Leon
St. Louis Church
Clementine
Wm. Hyland
Mary Schoetmer
the Groop
Edward Minkhaus
Wm. Selke
Cincinnat
Western Ave
Early Christmas Presents and Local Visit Notes
Multiple birth notices record a boy born to Frank Mooney and wife on December 4 and a girl to Clarence Harding and wife on the same date, plus additional births for Leo Hortemiller and Wa Kirschbaum and Philip Wuesterfeld. A Cincinnati visitor attended Leo Hoertemiller’s christening and returned home. T. D. Boude family visited Augusta, Kentucky, after time with Mrs. Lawrence Green, while Eva Schneider and sisters returned to Bentonville. A short note mentions bread quality promotion by Seal of Indiana flour and Batesville Milling Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mooney
Clarence Harding
Leo Hortemiller
Wa. Kirschbaum
Philip Wuesterfeld
Henry Walsterman
Cincinnati
Theaby
Leo Hoertemiller
T. D. Boude
Augusta
Lawrence Green
Hark to the Hack Cold Remedy Ad Echoes Rt J Timmerman
An old advertisement promotes Blank's Laxative Cold Tablets to cure a cold. The piece mocks bells for toes and promises rings for fingers as part of its sales pitch. Timmerman’s store on Rt. J Timmerman’s is the outlet for the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blank
Rt. J. Timmerman’s
City Council Proceedings and Finances Report 1911
The council met with all members present. Treasurer Gauck reported year end balances across funds. The Walnut street final report was approved. Schrader received a well digging permit on Elm street. The clerk to order crushed stone and screenings. Various claims listed including oil, coal, pipes, stone, freight, tax exemptions, and electric light rent. Claims deadline set for December 20, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gauck
Corporation
Pire
Winging
Walnut Street
LE. Schrader
Elm Street
Cincinnati Oil Works Co
Garry Schwier
The
Big Four Stone Co
C. J. Doll
Greely Stone Co
Batesville Bank
Henry ‘Jbermeyer
Batesville Electric Light & Power Co
Saloon and Store Business For Sale In Prime Location
Good paying, well established saloon and store with brick building, clean stock, fine orchard, out buildings, modern barn, and water well. Currently trading well in an excellent location. Inquire Timmermann & McCallum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmermann & McCallum
Expression of Thanks from Miss Cora Engel
A note of gratitude to friends who assisted with encouragement and votes in the diamond ring contest which enabled Miss Cora Engel to win second prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mery Webster
Walsman & Irbacher
Cora Engel
Miss Cora Engel
Building Lots for Sale and Local Notes
Five building lots on Beech Grove Ave and thirteen in Clausheide addition are for sale by Timmermann and Mc Callum. John and William Karr and sister Mrs. Katie Schmitz of Cincinnati visited Ballstown family for Thanksgiving. Blank's guessing contest offers a prize with 25c guess. Miesida Buerstier returned from Athens Ohio for the winter. E. BK. Wright & Co. invites inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Grove Ave
Clausheide
Timmermann & McCallum
John
William Karr
Katie Schmitz
Cincinnati
William Orl
Ballstown
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the Tribune
St. Mark's Luthor League
Indiana
Vieder
Adam Peetz
Fred Marticke
Richmeand
Tun
Frank Thiel
Eagles
Strietmann
Citizen’s Grocery
A. I. Tekaive
Nicholas Lang
Josie
Weisbury
S. Ward
Krome
Harvey Gluesenkamp
Indiapapolis
For All
John Gauck’s Store
Permanent Building & Loan Association
Isaac Dunn
State Building and Loan
W. H. O'Brien
E. C. Timmerman
Sec
Ty Permanent B. & L. Aust
Hull
United States
G. K. Bendren
State Building
Swat] & Loan Department
Waldo
Virgil Schultz
Mr. Laughlin
Baye
Theodore Schultz
Sunday
R.J. Tim‘merman’s
Batesville Milling Co
John Steinford
Spades
Frank
Fawlty
Blunk
Schrader-Behlmer
Schoetmer
Eva Schneider
Bentonville
Otto Wissel
Seal of Indiana
Miesida Buerstier
Athens
Ohio
E. BK. Wright & Co
Ralph J. Timmerman
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