County Papers Change Ownership
Transactions of importance in Ripley County papers mean Batesville Herald and Osgood Journal switch leaders. Peter Holzer sells Herald to Clarence Andres who will manage starting January. Holzer buys the Osgood Journal and building and will run it after Andres takes over the Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley County
Batesville Herald
Osgood Journal
Peter Holzer
The
Herald
Clarence Andres
Batesville Casket Company
Andres
Holzer
Journal
Richard J. Beer
Osgood
Herald Company
Indiana
Charles Hirt
Hirt
Beer
Dick” Beer
Bazaar and Supper a Success at St Mark's Church
The Ladies' Society of St Mark's Church held a bazaar and supper in the Canfield building on Saturday. Despite heavy rain, a large crowd attended from 4:30 pm onward, enjoying chicken supper and a social hour with St Mark's orchestra. Prizes were claimed by Carl Halsey, Mrs Henry Johanning, Esther Siebert, Henry Hoene, Norma Hornig, Mrs Jacob Rehr, and George Kessens for various items.
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Ladies’ Society
St Mark’s Church
Canfield
St. Mark's
Carl Halsey
Henry Johanning
Esther Siebert
Henry Hoene
Norma Hornig
Jacob Rehr
George Kessens
Aged Lady Elizabeth Melloh Dies After Illness
Elizabeth Melloh died Saturday at her daughter Mrs. Jacob Cook's home after a long illness. Born in Huntersville seventy years ago she lived in the area much of her life and suffered a paralytic stroke. Surviving are her daughter, two sisters Mrs. Mary Stiegelmeyer and Mrs. Catherine Sandman. Services were at the Cook home then St. Mark's Church with Rev. J. Barthelmas, burial in the church cemetery.
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Elizabeth Melloh
Jacob Cook
Melloh
Huntersville
Mary Stiegelmeyer
Catherine Sandman
Oklahoma
J. Barthelmas
St. Mark’s Church
Candidate Alberry Dickey Seeks Sheriff Nomination
The Tribune announces Alberry Dickey of Ripley County as a Republican primary candidate for Sheriff. Born in Otter Creek Township, Dickey has lived in Osgood, Batesville, and now in this city, with broad county ties and no prior political petitions.
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Tribune
Alberry Dickey
Ripley County
Dickey
Otter Creek Township
Osgood
Batesville
Batesville Telephone seeks PSC rate increase
The Batesville Telephone Company plans to apply to the Public Service Commission for higher rates due to rising maintenance costs and service expenses. It notes that most nearby telephone firms have already received increases after years of bearing higher operating costs without raised charges.
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Batesville Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
Batesville Company
New Subscription Rates For Batesville Tribune
The Batesville Tribune raises its yearly subscription to 1.75 dollars starting January 1 1920. The note explains broad price increases for paper and operations, historic reluctance to raise rates, and the need to continue publishing amid rising costs and scarce paper supplies.
Young Sailor Oscar Yorn Dies in San Francisco
Oscar Yorn, 21, son of Louis and Lena Yorn, born Indianapolis 1898, died of pneumonia while in training at the Navy Yard in San Francisco. He enlisted Sept 29 and served as a defender of the nation. Funeral plans await arrival of remains. services set at First M E Church with interment Laughery cemetery.
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Oscar Yorn
San Francisco
California
Oscar
Osear
Louis
Lena Yorn
Indianapolis
Navy
M. E
Laughery
Zierer
Euchre and Five Hundred Evening Fundraiser
The St. Elizabeth Ladies' Society hosts a Euchre and Five Hundred event at the K of C Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings December 29 and 30. Games start at 8 o'clock each night and all are welcome.
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St. Elizabeth Ladies' Society
K. of C. Hall
Good Gasoline Advertises Reliable Supply Plan
Advertisement from A.C Foerster & Co promises ample gasoline supply with pricing 28 cents per gallon for drums and 30 cents per gallon for smaller quantities, citing previous shortages and urging customers to buy now.
Colleens to Perform at City Hall with Salvation Army Sketch
The Colleens appear next Monday evening at City Hall. A Salvation Army sketch and an attractive playlet are featured in an entertaining program for the varied event. Also note local store promotion with a vote for every cent spent. Indiana flour sold by BLANK'S.
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Colleens
Dee
Salvation Army
Blank's
Reception for Rev C B Sylvester celebrates another year
The Versailles Republic notes a Modesto clipping about a reception for Rev C B Sylvester and his wife hosted by First Methodist Church. The event praised his past work in Modesto and included warm welcomes from M C Martin, Superior Judge L W Fulberth, and L L Dennett.
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Versailles Republican
Modesto
California
Sylvester
Wesley Chapel
C. B. Sylvester
First Methodist Church
M. C. Martin
First Presbyterian Church
Change in Train Schedule Due to Coal Shortage
The Big Four cuts passenger trains amid coal shortage with a new schedule effective Wednesday Batesville affected only Sunday. The Eastbound 9:08 am train is discontinued Sunday but another Eastbound 10:13 am No. 14 remains on weekdays. Westbound No. 14 runs daily except Sunday. The change will inconvenience residents of towns east of Batesville who used No. 14 to return home after Sunday visits.
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Batesville
Will Enjoy Banquet For Batesville Civic Group
A civic group planning Batesville's community organization holds a supper Thursday evening at the High School Building. The Domestic Science Class serves the meal at 6:30 and the High School Orchestra provides a program as the initial meeting discusses aims and plans for the group.
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Batesville
Michel enters race for County Sheriff nomination
George Michel of Shelby Township told friends in Batesville he is running in the Republican primary for County Sheriff. He is son of Civil War veteran William Michel of Delaware Township and has lived in Pierceville and Milan before moving to Batesville. Michel plans a countywide canvass after farming in Shelby Township.
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George Michel
Shelby Township
Batesville
Michel
William Michel
Delaware Township
Pierceville
Milan
Albert Huff Meyer Undergoes Eye Operation in California
Friends report Albert Huff Meyer had a serious but successful operation on his right eye at Burnett Sanitarium Fresno on November 21. He and his sister Adeline enjoyed their eight month stay from Batesville and praised California’s sights. Special deputy tax collectors will begin work in November under Ripley County Treasurer George W. Beckett. Feeding Tankage priced at $2.85 per hundred. Ratesville Roller Mills invites votes for Dott Contest at Blank's.
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Albert Huffmeyer
Burnett Sanitarium
Fresno
California
Albert
Adeline
Batesville
George VV. Beckett
Ripley County
Red Cross Seals On Sale To Help Fight Tuberculosis
Public urged to buy Red Cross Christmas Seals and Health Bonds to fund tuberculosis prevention and care. Ripley County aims for 100 060 seals. Two local chairmen organize city and county sales with school involvement. Health Bonds offered in multiple denominations. A nurse may be provided if quota is met.
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Red Cross
United States
Indiana
Ripley County
G. M. Beldon
Osgood
A. E. Wacheman
Laughery Township
Ripley
Anniversary Service Marks 30 Years of St John’s Ladies
The Ladies' Society of St Johns Church celebrated its thirtieth anniversary during Sunday morning service. Organized in November 1889, the group has about 10 members and continues strong work. Rev. C Held preached the anniversary sermon. Current officers: Elizabeth Meyer President, Becker Vice President, Pr a Downey Secretary, Sophia Foerster Financial Secretary, Anna Brune Treasurer.
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Ladies' Society of
St. John’s Church
Bk. Broerman
Cincinnati
C. Held
Elizabeth Meyer
Becker
Preda Downey
Sophia Foerster
Anna Brune
James Withers to Host Dance at St Clair's Hall
James Withers will present another social dance at St Clair's Hall on Wednesday evening in December. Dancing from 9:00 to 12:30 will be set to music by the Lone Tree Jazz Band. Enjoy a social evening.
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James Withers
St. Clair's Hall
Lone Tree
Dole Contest At Blanks Invites Questions
Come in anytime to see a beautiful day and ask any questions about the contest. Staff welcomes inquiries and is glad to assist visitors.
Feed Sale Ad Highlights Wilber Schrader
An old style display noting abundant feed varieties with a prompt to buy now and featuring the name Wilber Schrader.
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County Papers
Batesville Herald and
Myrtle Graub
Morris
Batesville Tribune
the Tribune
Young Sailor
Geo. H. Felthaus
Evansville
Felthaus
John Wonning
Fred Brummer
William Foerster
George Doll
A.C, Foerster & Co
the Colleens
Blank’s
ST. Clair's
Dole
Blank
Wilber Schrader
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