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Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

6

Public School Notes on Thanksgiving Activities and Games

Last Tuesday Prof Heing spoke on Thanksgiving at the high school. Mr D McCallum followed with remarks and reflections on thanks for present blessings. Visitors included Ed Sieg Gustav Kalb Julia Martin and others. Albert Hischen earned a bronze for Boys' Working Reserve. Basketball losses at Milan were noted with plans to face Lawrenceburg next. Seniors studied agriculture and a Soph-Juniors challenge was proposed for a Friday game.

Prof. Heing H.S Paul Gringle D. McCallum Pilgrim Fathers Ed Sieg Gustav Kalb Julia Martin Lena Brum Alma Kroenke Louisa Beisel Verna Telless Missi’imore Admission Inc Sophies

Death of John Fremaling at Cincinnati Hospital

John Fremaling died Tuesday morning at Good Samaritan hospital in Cincinnati after months of illness. The 27 year old resided near Sherer's Corner and sought treatment in hopes of recovery. Survived by his widowed mother and two sisters Mrs John Klusman and Miss Nora Fremdling, with services planned at the Lutheran church in Napoleon.

John Fremaling Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Fremaling Sherer'a Corner Napoleon John Klusman Nora Fremdling

Christmas Shopping Emphasized by Batesville Merchants

The Batesville merchants urge early Christmas shopping to ease clerks during the busy season. With full stock on display, shoppers are advised to buy now and support local home merchants before the rush begins.

Batesville

Births of the Week Reported for Three Families

Born to Tom Patterson and wife on Thursday November 29 a girl. Born to Frank Luttmiller and wife on Saturday December a boy. Born to Ww Stadtmiller and wife on Tuesday December a girl.

Tom Patterson Frank Luttmiller Ww.Stadtmiller

Umbrella Found at City Hall After Bazaar

An umbrella was found at the city hall after the Bethany Thanksgiving bazaar. The owner can claim it by identifying it at this office. Barry Reidenbach and family of Westport Indiana spent Thanksgiving at home. Harry returned Thursday evening. The family stayed until Saturday.

Mrs. Schmidt Cincinnati Karl Mr. Schmidt Bethany Barry Reidenbach Westport Ind Harry

City Council Grants Poultry Show Hall Use

All members attended the Monday night meeting. Mesars Walsmao Poske and Won aiog requested city hall for a poultry show January 15 to 21 and were granted use on the same terms as last year. The treasurer reported funds: General 1528.47 Sinking 382.64 Water 260.56 Street 1288.93 Fire 358.96 Contractors' improvement 7123.08. The electric light committee, at county fuel administrator H. J. Walman’s request, will discuss turning out street lights on moonlit nights and after hours to save fuel. A street light at Second and Catherine is to be studied. Indiana avenue sidewalk conforms to contract. the council accepted it. After approving claims, the meeting adjourned subject to the Mayor’s call.

Mesars Walsmao Poske Wonaiog Pohtar Improvent Fund H. J. Walman Electric Light Committee Electric Light Co Light Commission Second Catherine Streets Indiana Avenue

Fatally Injured Railroad Agent Stevens Passes After Accident

Veteran railroad agent Stevens of Bozibetawa Ohio died after slipping while carrying milk cans on Thanksgiving Day. He was struck by a train, both feet crushed and skull fractured, dying soon after. A longtime local resident, his death Saddened many railroad workers who knew him.

Oldest Indiana book claim sparks question in Richmond

A Richmond editor asserts possession of Indiana’s oldest book, challenging our German printed 1690 edition or a 227 year old purchase. Homer Exchacker of Indianapolis visited relatives here for Thanksgiving with his parents Frank Evchacker and wife.

Richmond Indiana Germany Homer Exchacker Indianapolis Frank Evchacker

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