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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
1
A mass meeting in Batesville to form a new baseball organization for the coming season is scheduled for Monday evening at Canfield Hall. Residents are urged to attend to discuss plans, evaluate local talent, and decide on a policy to field a representative team for Batesville against neighboring clubs.
A bazaar and supper will be held Saturday evening starting at 5 00 p m in Canfield Hall. All are invited to attend. Committee members urge community participation.
Fred Sieg aged 76 died at his home Tuesday after a gradual health decline following two strokes and heart trouble. He lived most of his life in Adams Township near Morris, was married to Susan Biehl, and is survived by his widow two sons Henry and Jacob two daughters Mrs Albert Lammers two brothers John and Jacob and sister Miss Sophia Sieg. Services will be held Friday at 1 pm at his home and at Penntown Lutheran church with burial in Penntown cemetery.
Despite Monday weather, Batesville Musical Club concerts Monday and Wednesday drew praise. Cantatas The Wreck of the Hesperus and The Triumph of Faith impressed under Charles Wesler, with the orchestra offering notable selections. Proceeds support a piano fund for the Memorial Building.
Carl F. Stockman and his bride Miss Marguerite Begel, both of Cincinnati, stopped in Batesville Monday while returning from a Chicago and Illinois Indiana trip. Stockman, a Batesville High School graduate of 1918, formerly worked at the First National Bank. they plan to reside in Cincinnati where he has a job with the Southern Railroad.
Loretta Marticke twelve daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Marticke suffered a mid upper left arm fracture after a playground swing rope broke on Tuesday of last week. She initially thought it a sprain and continued at school before a visit to Dr Gibson confirmed the break.
Memorial Building trustees held a Saturday meeting to select chairs for the auditorium. They signed a contract with the American Seating Company of Chicago for the required number of chairs, financed from Carnival proceeds raised by the Legion last fall.
Local brief notes that Batesville Tribune advertises holiday greeting cards available in printed or unprinted formats for customers this season.
A new shipment from Batesville Roller Mills arrives, fueling ongoing operations as the bran supply line resumes activity on the production track.
The Laughery Township Farmers Institute hosts speakers William Madigan and Mrs. Lillian Peirce at Batesville High School on December 16 for sessions on farm management rural social life and community organization. Batesville grid team defeats Morris 33 to 0 at Liberty Park with dominant second quarter and strong defense.
Postmaster Volt announces 1918 War Savings Stamps will be accepted in exchange for 4 percent Treasury Savings Certificates dated January 1 1923. Stamps presented now can be used at their five dollar maturity value toward new certificates or cashed, with urgent request to present before the Christmas rush. Owners urged to act and govern themselves accordingly.
A box car loaded with soap derailed during a local switch at Sunman on Monday. It struck the south end of the canning factory warehouse, overturned, tore loose from its trucks, and moved the building off its foundation, leaving the warehouse badly stove in.
Joe Benz led the Northside Gun Club match with 22 hits of 25. Fred Brummer followed with 21, Joe Winta Jr. 20, Mike Benz Jr. 18, and Mike Vonder Heide 16.
The Farmers Federation of Laughery Township will meet at Hayti School on Saturday night December 9. Important business will be discussed and the County Agent Lester Yaeger will be present. CLINT WILSON, Secy.
A local laundry offers cash discounts for sending in clothing to be cleaned or pressed. Patrons are invited to mail or deliver items with any quantity of wire coat hangers to Klein, the Cleaner, and receive a cash discount. Contact via phone 98-3.
The Farmers Federation of Adams Township elects Steve Hartman as chair man and Edward Retzner as secretary treasurer for 1923. A purchasing committee is named for Morris Spades Sunman stations. A fish fry at Spades Schoolhouse follows the meeting on next Saturday evening December 9.
At the regular Newpoint Lodge F and A M No 255 meeting Friday evening the following were elected to serve the ensuing year Wm H Pohlman W M Logan Thackery S W Albert Weimer S W Frank Colson Treasurer Jake Tucker Secretary Allen Hooten Trustee Leonard Hart Tyler Meetings Friday on or before.
Henry Lohman of Morris, an employee at a local factory, suffered a severe scalp wound Monday morning when a heavy plank fell from a stack and struck him on the head. Doctors Carney and Boggess found two small arteries severed by the blow.
Pearl Street Bakery urges readers to place Christmas fruit orders now for careful attention. John A. Kreuzman, proprietor, assures quality and timely service for holiday dinners.
Former Minister Rev. Schreiber, once pastor of the First M. E., spent Friday to Tuesday with former parishioners in Batesville. He contracted a cold but preached at both services and delayed his return to Huntingburg to hear the Batesville Musical Club concert. His Huntingburg congregation is building a new $50,000 church edifice.
Batesville merchants display a wide range of gifts and toys for the holiday season. Early shopping benefits buyers with better selection and prompt service while easing congestion and long hours for clerks. Show Christmas spirit by starting now.
Mr and Mrs Adam Richter Mr and Mrs Herman Siebert and Mr and Mrs Henry Beese traveled to Cincinnati to attend the last services for brother in law Joseph Simonton of Bellevue Ky He died in a Cincinnati hospital Thursday night after falling ill in a car and was buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery The family noted his death was caused by a ruptured small blood vessel in the brain in the hospital after arrival
Mrs. W. J. Schultz attended the funeral of her sister-in-law Mrs. John Simon who died Saturday morning. Simon had been ill three weeks and underwent an operation that revealed cancerous growth making removal impossible.
The Farmers' Federation of Adams Township invites all farmers and families to a fish fry starting at 7:30 Saturday evening December 9 at the Spades School house. A fertilizer discount will be paid back to patrons and memberships for 1923 will be solicited. Frank A Steinforth, Sec'y.
Ed Timmermann and Mrs Karl Wenzel will give a pipe organ recital at St Mark's Church Thursday evening at eight o clock. A silver offering will be taken. Committee invites everyone to attend.
Bran will have another car on the track next week with a special price noted for the vehicle.
The will of Ella R. Johnson was probated December 4. Cases include Millingford Bank vs Alfred G. Foerster et al to set aside mortgage and several liquor law prosecutions with pleas and fines. Commissioners extend multiple road projects and bridge repairs to mid 1923, approve bonds, commissions, and accept completed bridges and repairs, with adjournment to finish year’s business.
The Tribune issue is filled with home merchant advertisements offering many and varied suggestions for Christmas buyers. Read ads carefully before starting shopping expeditions as merchants promise items to fill wants and aid in holiday purchases.
Wauseka Tribe No 445 Red Men presents Harold Lloyd in a Sailor Made Man and a two reel Uncle Tom Without a Cab in at Gibson Theatre Thursday and Friday December 7 and 8. Special matinee Thursday at 4 15. Two shows each evening. Admission 25 cents and 10 cents.
A. C. Foerster will start Monday in Youngstown Ohio as assistant manager of the Federal Stores Company. Friends here extend best wishes for success in the new role.
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