Batesville Considers Forming a Commercial Club
More than sixty business and professional men and several wives attended a get together supper at the High School last Thursday to discuss forming a Batesville Commercial Club. A temporary organization was created with M. F. Bohland as Chairman and Neil McCallum as Secretary. A January meeting will finalize the constitution and aim to promote Batesville’s commercial financial educational and social interests with open membership.
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Batesville
M. F. Bohland
Neil McCallum
Talkenberg Buys Cincinnati Branch of American Clay Products
J C Talkenberg of Cincinnati and Crooksville Ohio buys the American Clay Products Company large Cincinnati branch. He will operate as Queen City Pottery Company, continuing to reside in Crooksville and serve his trade area, a sign of his long service and strong local ties.
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J.C. Talkenberg
Cincinnati
Crookaville
Ohio
FE. Vascou
Mr. Talkenberg
American Clay Products Company
Times Recorder of
Crooksville
J. C. Talkenberg
Talkenberg
Queen City Pottery Company
Ripley County
Burley-Winter Pottery Cd
Cincinnati House
Colleens Delight Batesville High School Audience
The Colleens performed to a crowded Batesville High School audience on Monday night. The four young ladies offered instrumental and vocal numbers with readings and a Salvation Army piece, though the hall was chilly. The Hippie Concert Co. is billed for New Year’s night January 1 and comes highly recommended.
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Batesville High School
Salvation Army
Hippie Concert Co
Reynolds Declares Candidacy for Sheriff Nomination
Charles M. Reynolds a Otter Creek Township farmer and Circuit Court bailiff announces his Republican primary bid for sheriff. He has lived in Otter Creek his entire life and cites two years as court bailiff as preparation for the sheriff's duties and wider county familiarity.
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Charles M. Reynolds
Otter Creek Township
Mr. Reynolds
Eastern Stars Elect Officers At Regular Meeting
At Friday night’s meeting the Eastern Stars elected W M Mrs Amra Samms W P Harry Sitter ding A M Mrs Bertha McGarry Con Mrs Ida Goldschmidt A Con Mrs Dolly Schumacher Secretary Miss Flossie Ward Treasurer Mrs Amelia Schwartz.
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Eastern Stars
W. M
Amra Samms
W. P
Harry Sitterding
A. M
Bertha McGarry
Ida Goldschmidt
Dolly Schumacher
Flossie Ward
Amelia Schwartz
Christmas Program by St Pauls Sunday School at Cross Roads
The St Pauls Sunday School Cross Roads presents a Christmas Eve program titled Priestal Bells starting at 7:00 PM on December 24. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.
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St. Paul's
Cross Roads
Turkey buyers seek 1000 birds for Christmas market
Childlike classified note from H. W. Be hlmer of Sunman requests delivery of 1,000 turkeys to his store on Saturday morning December 20, 1919. He offers to pay the highest market price and invites turkey owners to respond.
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H. W. Behlmer
Sunman
Harvey Jarvis Declares Candidacy for Sheriff in Brown Township
The Tribune notes Harvey Jarvis of Brown Township announces his bid for sheriff. A respected longtime resident, Jarvis is expected to be a strong factor in the forthcoming primary.
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Tribune
Harvey Jarvis
Brown Township
Jarvis
Laughery Township Farmers Institute to Meet January 3 1920
A. H. Thie organizes the Laughery Township Farmers Institute at Batesville City Hall for January 3 1920. E C Martindale and Mrs. Lewis Taylor will speak on farming topics with sessions in the forenoon and afternoon. Calvin Griffith County Agent will participate as well as local committees aiming for a large attendance.
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A. H. Thie
Laughery Township Farmers' Institute
Batesville
Thie
L. C. Chasey
E. C. Martindale
Wilkinson
Ind
Martindale
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Ilinois
Michigan
Lewis Taylor
Indianapolis
Taylor
Calvin Griffith
Ripley County
Institute
Laughery
Franklin
Decatur
Hamilton men take over Commercial Hotel and pool
James Moore and Edward Terry of Hamilton Ohio have taken over the Commercial Hotel pool room and soft drink stand near the passenger depot. They seized possession last Saturday and will operate groceries canned goods soft drinks pool room and restaurant alongside the hotel. James Gregory will devote himself to his junk fur and hide business.
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James Moore
Edward Terry
Hamilton
Ohio
James Gregory
Gregory
Turner Undergoes Bowel Obstruction Operation
Mrs. William Turner underwent a surgical operation last Thursday night for an obstruction of the bowels. Dr. Gibson and Dr. Chas. T. Souther of Cincinnati assisted by Dr. Mull performed the operation.
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William Turner
Gibson
Chas. T. Souther
Cincinnati
Mull
Notice to Patrons Parcel Deliveries Schedule Change
The post office will not handle parcel post packages from Monday December 22 to Friday December 26. Arrangements are in place to deliver all parcels during those dates. Rural route patrons are not affected. Postmaster Nicholas Volz signs the notice.
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Nicholas Volz
Murder Trial Date Set for February Ninth
The trial of Mrs. Louis Erfman charged with the murder of her husband is scheduled for February 9.
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Louis Erfman
Calendar of 1920 Batesville Bank depicts Old Glory over nation
The Batesville Bank calendar for 1920 presents a patriotic scene with a soldier lad planting the flag on a rugged crag. Comrades march below while aircraft hover, factory and farm backdrop, and the Statue of Liberty in the distance symbolize equal rights and freedom for all who uphold true Americanism.
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Batesville Bank
Times
Statue of Liberty
Mrs Bohland Stricken By Paralytic Stroke In Town Visit
Mrs John Bohland suffered a paralytic stroke Tuesday morning and has been in serious condition since. She had been in her usual health and out in town before the attack, then at home, and since then has been unconscious most of the time with slight improvement reported on Wednesday.
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John Bohland
Good Gasoline Supply Promised by Prums
An ad proclaims a new supply of gasoline with improved availability. It offers Prums gasoline at 28 cents per gallon for large orders and 30 cents per gallon for smaller purchases, claiming previous shortages are resolved.
Dancing teacher to open school after New Year
James Withers, who has run dances in the city for months, will inaugurate a dancing school after New Year with special attention to children. Lessons priced 50c. Also mentions Blank's Christmas box candies in select sizes.
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James Withers
St Elizabeth Ladies Host Euchre and Five Hundred Nights
The St Elizabeth Ladies Society invites all to a Euchre and Five Hundred event at the K of C Hall on December 29 and 30. Games start at 8 o clock each evening with everyone welcome.
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St. Elizabeth
Merchants Ready for Christmas in Batesville Stores
Christmas shoppers are urged to visit Batesville merchants whose ads show a wide range of gift items. Stores display attractive windows and interiors, with extended hours each night until Christmas to aid local and out of town customers in selecting gifts.
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the Tribune
Batesville
Last Services For Sailor Oscar Yorn At Laughery Cemetery
The body of Oscar Yorn, dead at the Naval Training Station in San Francisco, was brought home and laid to rest with a military funeral. Undertaker Zierer, Rev. Schreiber, and the Red Men lodge organized services at his home and the First Methodist Church, with six sailors as pallbearers and a firing squad under Sgt. Joseph Wintz. Sergeant George Karl led the taps and honored Yorn in his native sod.
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Oscar Yorn
Naval Training Station
San Francisco
Zierer
Schreiber
M. E
Laughery
Sergt
Joseph Wintz
Red Men
George Karl
Attending Funeral for Rev Andree in Marietta Ohio
Charles Wester and wife and Mrs Louis Annewehr left for Marietta Ohio to attend the funeral of Rev Andree seventy five year old superintendent of the Mens Christian Home. The widow is sister of Mrs Charles Wesler and longtime resident of this city. Special deputy collectors of delinquent tax will begin work in December. George T Buckett treasurer Ripley County.
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Charles Wester
Louis Annewehr
Marietta
Ohio
Andree
Mens’ Christian Home
Charles Wesler
George 'R. Buckett
Ripley County
Notice to Milk Users Ready January First
Notice to milk users will be ready on January 1st to deliver milk anywhere in Batesville. See me or phone 168. or Henry F. Wessel. Feeding tankage at 2.85 per hundred. Batesville Roller Mills. Ask for votes for Doll Contest at Blank's.
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Batesville
Henry F. Wessel
Batesvile Roller Mills
Blank’s
Jam
Hoff
Sunman
Indiana
Pohlar
Frank Pullkamp Morris
Ind
Batesville Teachers Institute Convened at High School
The Batesville and Laughery Township teachers held the fourth institute at the high school with Superintendent Hoing in chair. Students and staff featured piano solos, recitations, readings, and discussions on education and democracy. The program included chapters from What is Education and a Chicago as a Valley of Democracy analysis. The meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene in January.
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Batesville
Laughery Township
Hoing
Charlotte Mueller
Taylor
America
Williams
Nickel
Stewart
Rosalind Behlmer
Sunman
Estella Kaiser
John Hillenbrand
Paul Romweber
Guilliam
Miss Shafer
Terry
Chicago
Mr. Castor
Watson Favorites On The Greensburg Ballot
The Greensburg Daily News surveyed preferred candidates for the national ticket. Of 547 votes, Thomas Marshall led the Democratic side with 94, Samuel Ralston 11, Frank Dailey 1. On the Republican side James E. Watson led with 328 votes, Beveridge 41, Anderson 32, Hays 15, New 10, Goodrich 8, Hanly 5. Watson ran far ahead.
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Greensburg Daily News
Indiana
Thomas Marshall
Samuel Ralston
Frank Dailey
James E. Watson
A. J. Beveridge
A. B. Anderson
W. H. Hays
H. S. New
J. P. Goodrich
J. Frank Hanly
Watson
Farmers Institute Invites Attendance at Napo Leon Meeting
The Farmers Institute will be held at the public school building in Napoleon on Wednesday, December 31. Two state speakers and County Agent Calvin Griffith will address the gathering, and all are urged to attend.
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Farmers’ Institute
Napoleon
Calvin Griffith
Andy Peetz
Salt Shortage Advisory From Foerster and Company
A. Foerster and Company warns customers of a threatened salt run and urges prudent use to protect supplies while available. The notice emphasizes safeguarding immediate needs due to prolonged shortage and limited access.
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Foerster & CO
Box Candies and Trib Subscription Ideal Christmas Gifts
We secured the largest line of box candies yet for Christmas gifting. See them at Blank's and consider a Trib subscription as a year end present for friends.
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Blank's
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Hipple Concert Co
Lyceum
Schultz’s
Cooney
Coony
Prums
Dancing
Teachers’ Institute
Whone Morris
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