Drive for Farmers Membership Gains Pace Across Counties
A state organizer and county agent lead a Farm ers Association drive urging farmers to unite to counter low crop prices and job losses. They highlight organized buying and selling, rail freight reforms, and bank support for farm notes, with talk of livestock shipping links and moral questions about garment quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Association
C. F. Patterson
Calvin Griffith
Patterson
Ellis Island
Daviess County
Mr. Patterson
Brown
Ripley County
Atlantic
Pacific
Gray Silver
National Organization
Great Lakes
Buffalo
New York
Chicago
Silver
Federation Reserve Board
Congress
Maine
Federation
Indiana
Bureau
Batesville to Get Modern Fireproof Theatre Under Mayor Gibson
Mayor Gibson plans a 90 by 48 foot fireproof motion picture house in Batesville with a 520 to 600 seat semicircular auditorium. Charles Gibson and Frank Meisner will manage it with two latest projectors and improved lighting heating and ventilation. The project aims to match Indianapolis and Cincinnati venues and serve patrons across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Charles
Frank Meisner
Cincinnati
Batesville
City Hall
Wintz
Indianapolis
Indiana murder trial ends with not guilty verdict
The State of Indiana versus Hubert Rose ended in a not guilty verdict after an all night jury deliberation. The case stemmed from last August when Rose and his wife visited her father near Napoleon for a birthday celebration and a shot fatally wounded her abdomen. She died in Cincinnati hospital and Rose claimed the shooting was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hubert Rose
Cincinnati
Benefit Concert at City Hall for Central Europe Orphans
A grand Friday evening concert at City Hall on December 17 raises funds for starving and freezing Central Europe orphans. Noted contributors include Mrs Zucke, Cincinnati College of Music alumna. St Mark's Orchestra. St Louis Church choir. readers Mrs Florence Krieger Smith and Miss Dorothy Beck. Attendees will enjoy a high quality program and support a worthy cause.
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City Hall
Central
Europe
Zucke
College of Music
Cincinnati
St. Mark’s Orchestra
St. Louis
Florence Krieger Smith
Dorothy Beck
Drag Harlan western drama stars William Farnum at Lyric
William Farnum headlines Drag Harlan a fast paced western drama at the Lyric Theatre with showtimes 7 15 and 8 30 He promotes listener turnout for his Patterson remarks and notes bills before Congress affecting farmers including Nolan and Copper Volstead measures urging attendance and support for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
William Farnum
Lyric Theatre
Aged Resident Jacob Scheper Dies After Illness
Aged resident Jacob Scheper died last Sunday after a long illness. Born in Germany 71 years ago he came to America at 19, lived in Huntington and Batesville, and married Elizabeth Severinghaus Fink in 1896. Survived by two daughters, a step-daughter, and many friends. services were held at his home and Bethany Church with interment at First M. E. Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schepper
Mr. Schepper
Germany
America
Huntington
Ind
Batesville
Elizabeth Severinghaus Fink
Heltzel
Bethany Church
Zierer
M. E
Elizabeth Wolfe
Sophia Collier
Pierceton
Thomas Patterson
Scheper
Thatcher identified as man shot by patrolman near Sayler Park
The Cincinnati newspapers identify a killed man as Sidney Thatcher, who recently escaped Rising Sun jail while held on murder charges. Patrolman fired as a man on railroad tracks ran when hailed, fatally striking him. Joseph A. Ward of Friendship confirmed the body at Hamilton County morgue.
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Cincinnati
Sayler Park
Sidney Thatcher
Rising Sun
Joseph A. Ward
Friendship
Hamilton County
Thatcher
Downey
Ohio County
Milan
Birthday Surprise for Miss Arietta Kramer
A social surprise was given to Miss Arietta Kramer on her seventeenth birthday last Wednesday evening. The event featured games music and dancing into the late hours with light refreshments served. Guests included Pauline Schoetmer Vera Becker Anna Brandes Helen Meyer Anna Meyer Catherine Goldsmith Margaret Bettice Mildred Kramer Emma Battisti Walter Wirth Nick Volz Jr John Forthoffer Albert Ollier Alfred Kappes Frank Tekulve and Marcellus Doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arietta Kramer
Pauline Schoetmer
Vera Becker
Anna Brandes
Helen
Anna Meyer
Catherine Goldsmith
Margaret Bettice
Mildred Kramer
Emma Battisti
Walter Wirth
Nick Volz Jr
John Forthoffer
Albert Ollier
Alfred Kappes
Frank Tekulve
Marcellus Doll
Breaks Arm Second Time in Week for Lawrence Wirth
Three year old Lawrence Wirth, son of Adolph Wirth and wife of Route No 4, broke his left arm after falling from a chair. This marks a second injury within ten weeks as a prior fall also broke the same arm at a different point.
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Lawrence
Adolph Wirth
Mrs Henry Schmidt Recovers After Early Week Breast Surgery Near Napoleon
Mrs Henry Schmidt of near Napoleon underwent a breast growth operation in the early part of last week. She stood the procedure well and is recovering as speedily as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schmidt
Napoleon
Milan Dawns Disappointing Night In Liberty Hall
A large Batesville crowd gathered to watch Milan and Batesville in a league game at Liberty Hall. Milan failed to appear, withdrawals follow Columbus and Milan, Batesville to play as an independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Park Hall
Milan
Liberty Hall
Batesville
Columbus
Farmers' Institute Speakers Visit Laughery Township
The Laughery Township Farmers Institute is in session today at City Hall. Mr Senour and Miss Richardson, speakers from Adams Township Institute in Sunman yesterday, will speak at both morning and afternoon sessions. All residents are urged to attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughery Township
Fuel Oil Burner Demonstration At Harry Schwier Co
The factory representative W. J. Lewis demonstrates a fuel oil burner at the Harry Schwier Co. store. It can operate in cook stoves ranges heaters furnaces and laundry stoves and will burn kerosene distillate gas oil and fuel oil with no generating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Lewis
Harry Schwier Co
Birth Announcement for James Wagner’s Baby
A son was born to James Wagner and his wife on Tuesday December 7. The family celebrated the new arrival at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wagner
Firemen's School in Indianapolis Delivers Practical Lessons
John Wonning, Fred Brummer and Edward Ambrecht returned from Indianapolis after attending a state firemen's school. Demonstrations in a three story mock building at the State Fair Coliseum covered ladder techniques, rescues, and first aid. Attendees embraced hands on drills and an organization of state chiefs formed to sponsor future sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wonning
Fred Brummer
Edward Ambrecht
Indianapolis
Batesville
Supper Draws Crowd at Canfield's Hall Bazaar
Heavy rain did not dampen attendance at St. Mark's Church Ladies Aid Supper at Canfield's Hall where quality meals, a busy bazaar, a fish pond, balloons for children, and a St. Mark's Orchestra kept guests entertained. The quilt prize went to Mr. Fd Bauman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s
Fd Bauman
State Deputy Nurre Addresses Batesville Knights
Entertain State Deputy J M Nurre visited Batesville Council No 1461 Tuesday evening and gave an eloquent address on matters of interest to Knights of Columbus. He complimented the council on its growth and after the meeting a luncheon, smoker, and social hour followed for an evening of notable enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Nurre
Knights of Columbus
Batesville
Nurre
Knights
City seeks new bids for motor fire truck
Because of a technicality in prior bids the City Council called for fresh proposals. At Tuesday evening’s meeting six bids were submitted, five from the same firms and one new bid from American LaFrance Co. A decision on the truck purchase was expected at next Wednesday’s council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la France Co
Batesville Ball Club Dance at St Clair Hall Dec 18
The Batesville Base Ball Club hosts a popular dance at St Clair's Hall on Saturday evening December 18. Everyone is welcome and music will be excellent.
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Batesville
St. Clair’s Hall
Christmas Savings Club at First National Bank
First National Bank announces a Christmas Savings Club for next year and invites customers to join through its new savings plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Robberies Reported in Sunman and Batesville Area
A Sunman telegraph message warned Marshal Wernke to watch for a man who stole items from John Albers at Hubbles Corner and possibly rode beyond Batesville. The same intruder allegedly entered Dr Neufarth’s Sunman home, moved items, and left a bundled clothing set. no trace of the suspect was found.
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Marshal Wernke
Sunman
John Albers
Hubbles Corner
Batesville
Neufarth
Paying Up For The New Year Batesville Tribune Appeal
The Batesville Tribune requests readers to check their subscriptions and pay in advance for 1921. It notes most readers are already paid and urges those in arrears to remit promptly to support the cost of publishing and ensure continued home delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Tribune
City
Dangerous lighted matches threaten Lockwoodie store area
Youths have been dropping lit matches near Lockwoodie and De Store risking serious fires. A shed behind the store contained a burning pile of excelsior, and a match set fire to letters inside the Santa Claus mail box at the front. Authorities warn that young troublemakers may cause extensive damage if the habit continues.
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Lockwoodie and de
Lockwood
Discount Jewelry Sale Ends Soon at R J Timmermann
R J Timmermann offers 50 percent off remaining stock of jewelry cut glass and novelties with diamond pieces sharply reduced and ruby rings reworked on commission. After stock clears the shop will focus on Kodak line orders and eye care with watch repairs as a sideline and optometry the main service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman Kodak
R. J. Timmermann
Subscription Prompt: Pay in Advance to Avoid Lapses
The notice asks readers to ensure their subscription is paid in advance and indicates appreciation for timely remittances. It emphasizes avoiding interruptions by maintaining current payments.
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Prell-Bland
North Vernon
American Legion
Jennings County
Wachsman
Luhring
Winsor
Gibron
Beaeevase
Engel
McClure
Hutson
Farmers’ Institute
Christmas Club
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