Influential Citizen Christian Bos Dies Sudden
Christian Bos of east of Morris died suddenly Tuesday night after a brief illness. Born in Zinsweiler Alsace France in 186? he emigrated to America at twenty. He leaves a widow four sons three daughters one granddaughter and a sister. Funeral at twelve noon Friday at home then St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church Pentown with interment in church cemetery. Bos was a lifelong farmer and active community member.
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Christian Bos
Morris
Mr. Bos
Zinsweiler
Alsace
France
America
Philadelphia
New York
Sophia N. Hauss
Elizabeth Heitzman
Bos
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Pentown
Notice to Milk Users in Batesville
Notice announces milk delivery service by Henry F. Wessel to Batesville customers starting January 1. Orders may be placed by phone at 168.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Henry F. Wessel
Gratifying sale highlights Batesville trade appeal
A Batesville merchant, Roman Meyer of Meyer Hardware, reports a large sale to Amos Hagenbuch of Fowler Indiana who drove from Chicago territory via Indianapolis to buy locally. The episode underscores Batesville as a reliable trading center and nods to local merchants supporting the community and taxes.
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Roman Meyer
Meyer Hardware Co
Chicago
Batesville
Amos Hagenbuch
Fowler, Ind
Benton County
Texas
Fowler
Meyer
Indianapolis
Bowling Team Competes in Central States Tournament
The K of C bowling team from Batesville, with Otto Fritsch, George Bloemer, Harry Moorman, Grover Benz, and George Engel, took part in the first Central States Bowling Association event in Cincinnati. They posted solid scores but did not place among leaders in five man, doubles, or singles events, while Milan’s Minogeo squad trailed in each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of C
Otto Fritsch
George Bloemer
Harry Moorman
Grover Benz
George Engel
Central States Bowling Association
Cincinnati
Minogeo
Milan
Batesville
Moorman
Engel
Bloemer
Fritsch
Benz
Malloy
J. P. Conyers
Withrow
Thompson
Pigney
J. W. Conyers
Hensel
Milan—Withrow
Granddaughter of Covington Resident Dies in Denver
George A. Cook received notice that his granddaughter Miss Charlotte Cook died in Denver Colorado after a long tuberculosis illness. Daughter of Wm Cook she lived in Covington Kentucky before moving to Colorado with her mother in May 1918 for health reasons. Her remains will be brought to Covington for funeral services Friday morning. Miss Cook was well known in Batesville for her frequent visits to relatives and friends.
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George A. Cook
Charlotte Cook
Denver
Colorado
Miss Cook
Wm. Cook
Covington
Batesville
Winter Absence Keeps Business Open in South West
The owner announces he will be away with his wife during winter, but business continues with his father in charge. All orders for spring delivery will receive prompt and careful attention.
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Gera
Subscribers urged to remit as Tribune raises price
The notice informs readers that the mailing list is corrected to date and outstanding subscribers should send remittances promptly. Beginning New Year the Tribune price rises to $1.75 per year due to higher production costs.
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The
Tribune
Census Enumerators to Begin Work January Second
The article explains census rules and the need for cooperation as enumerators Carrie Tekulve and John Wintz start in January. It notes penalties for nonresponse, stresses non taxation relevance, and highlights farm statistics including size, livestock, crops, and poultry data to be collected. It also covers a fire at Louis Zierer’s Store and the swift response by the Fire Department and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Tekulve
John Wintz
Uncle Sam
Louis Zierer
William Crowell
Zierer
Man Loses Bill Fold With Near Fifty Dollars
George A. Cook misplaced a bill fold containing about fifty dollars in paper money last Saturday in the city business section likely between the First National Bank and his home on Main Street. The finder will be rewarded. Cook’s name appears on a lodge receipt card inside the fold to prove ownership.
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George A. Cook
First National Bank
Mr. Cook
Lodge
Masons Elect Batesville Lodge Officers
Batesville F. and A. M. lodge held its annual election last Friday night naming Elmer Heidt as Worshipful Master George Schumacher as Senior Warden EF B Schultz as Junior Warden H F Buck as Treasurer W G Greemann as Secretary Frank Wesler as Senior Deacon Herman Heidt as Junior Deacon and H C Canfield as Trustee for the coming year.
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Batesville Lodge F. & A. M
Elmer Heidt
George Schumacher
EF. B. Schultz
H. F. Buck
W. G. Greemann
Frank Wesler
Herman Heidt
H. C. Canfield
Wes Ley Chapel Members Gift Rev Crane Family
The Wesley Chapel congregation surprised Rev. Crane and his family with a handsome Christmas gift of provisions last Monday night. They also received a generous cash gift from the Ladies' Aid Society of the Middle Branch Church and expressed thanks for the support and cooperation in church work.
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Rev. Crane
Wesley Chapel
Ladies’ Aid Society
Middle Branch
Dancing School Opening After New Year in City
James Withers, who has led a series of dances here, will open a dancing school after New Year. Special attention will be given to children. Lessons priced at 50 cents for all.
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James Withers
Notice to Masons Special meeting and joint installation announced
Notice to Masons states a special meeting on Saturday evening December 27 to confer the Master Mason degree and a joint installation ceremony with the Eastern Stars on Tuesday night December 30 at the Masonic Hall. A. B. Wycoff, W.M.
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Masonic Hall
Wahman Service Held For Former Oldenburg Resident
Funeral services for Mrs. Ben Wahman nee Hoelker of Greensburg were conducted at St Mary's Church after a cancer operation in Indianapolis failed to save her. She died the day after the operation. Survived by husband and six children, one brother William Hoelker and four sisters. Attendees included many from Oldenburg and nearby areas.
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Ben Wahman
Hoelker
Greensburg
St. Mary’s Church
City
Wahman
Oldenburg
Indianapolis
William Hoelker
A. A. Hackman
Batesville
John Rudolph
Cincinnati
Leaves for New Mexico to join ill wife in health trip
Louis Cook departed Saturday morning from Shelbyville for a short visit with children and relatives before heading to Indianapolis to stay with kin. He then travels to Roswell New Mexico to join his wife, who travels with Mrs. Agnes Mann for health reasons.
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Louis Cook
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
Roswell
New Mexico
Mr. Cook
Agnes Mann
West
Mrs. Cook
Indiana
Students Home for Holidays in Batesville List
The article lists local students visiting home for the holidays. Names include Miss Alice Wesler of Taylor University Up land Ind and Miss Ruth Schwartz of Oxford College Oxford Ohio, plus several Indiana university affiliates and other colleges across the region.
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Batesville
Alice Wesler
Taylor University
Upland
Ind
Ruth Schwartz
Esther Johanning
Oxford Colege
Oxford
Ohio
Blanche Beck
Mildred Nickel
Indiana State University
Bloomington
Indiana
Selma Taylor
State Normal School
Terre Haute
Elton Kramer
Albert Bischen
Purdue University
la Fayette
Wilbur Schwier
Baldwin- Wallace College
Berea
Walter Beese
Louisville School of Pharmacy
Louisville, Ky
Paul Wycoff
The
University of Law At
Indianapolis
John Romweber
Georgetown University
Washington, D. C
Smith Goldschmidt Marries Hazel Smith in Indianapolis
John Goldschmidt formerly of this community married Hazel Smith on December 9 at St Marys Church in Indianapolis. The groom, well known here, will reside in Indianapolis where he holds a clerical position. Friends here extend congratulations.
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John Goldschmidt
Indianapolis
Hazel Smith
St. Mary’s Church
Dance at Oldenburg by Y M S C at Town Hall
Public dance next Tuesday evening December 30th at the Town Hall Oldenburg. Batesville Jazz Band to provide music. Feeding tankage priced at 2.85 per hundred. Batesville, Oller Mills.
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Oldenburg
Batesville
Oller Mills
Farmers Institutes Bring Ripley County Program Notes
Ripley County plans four Farmers Institute meetings at Napoleon Versailles Sunman and Batesville from late December to early January. Speaker Eliza beth T Stanley is featured with other speakers recommended. The winter Purdue course runs Dec 29 1919 to Feb 27 1920 and costs about 100 dollars. Egg laying contest participation grows with seven farmers already entered and eight more needed.
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Farmers’ Institute
Ripley County
Napoleon
Versailles
Sunman
Batesville
Elizabeth T. Stanley
Indiana
University
Purdue
School of Agriculture
la Fayette
New Year's Dance at St Clair's Hall by James Withers
James Withers presents a New Year's Eve jazz dance at St Clair's Hall next Wednesday evening December 31. Enjoy the best dance music and a lively social hour with two good times assured. For details contact H M Litterding Batesville Ind. Explore options to increase egg production with a successful grain sprouter.
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James Withers
St Clair’s Hall
H. M
Batesville, Ind
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Moris
Penntown
Masons Elect
Dancing
A. B. Wycoff
W. Hi
Farmers’ Institutes
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