Four Happy Homes Inva ded by Death
An influenza epidemic casts a shadow on Batesville as four local families lose mothers. Mrs. Ambrose Schmidt, Mrs. Elizabeth Schorr, Mrs. Jacob Telless, and Mrs. John Westerfeld die after long illness or sudden strokes, with funeral services held at St. John and St. Louis churches and burials arranged by local undertakers.
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Ambrose Schmidt
Katherine Street
Schmidt
Batesville
St. Louis Church
Weigel & Burst
France
Lawrenceburg
St. John’s Cemetery
Zierer
Jacob Telles
Telless
John Blank
Jacob Telless
Gertrude
Harry
Louis
Tony
Covington
Floribert
Cincinnati
Francis
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
St.Louis Church
John Westerfeld
Westerfeld
Fruchtricht
Fred Meyer
George Street
St. John's Church
Babe
Christmas Peace And Hope After War End
A Christmas message lauds peace on earth and goodwill, reflecting on four years of global conflict. It prays for strength for the bereaved and soldiers, and hopes for lasting world peace and a joyful return of servicemen next Christmas.
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America
Lyric Reopens With Christmas Night Show
The Lyric resumes exhibitions after the influenza ban ends. Christmas night features a two show program at 7 15 and 8 45. A strong lineup is planned for December 28 and 29 and a special New Year’s night show is announced.
Ford Garage For Sale In Oldenburg Indiana
Fully equipped Ford automobile garage with all machinery implements and tools along with Ford parts formerly owned by Paul A. Munchel deceased will be sold with immediate possession. Located in Oldenburg Indiana it is a good paying business opportunity. For particulars contact Mrs Cleona Munchel Oldenburg or A A Hackman Batesville.
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Ford Automobile
Ford
Paul A. Munchel
Oldenburg
Ind
Cleona Munchel
A. A. Hackman
Batesville
Batesville Public Schools to Open After Influenza Pause
Batesville Indiana December 28 1918 President School Board announces that closing schools did not curb influenza and permission is given to reopen after this date Dr M L Samms secretary Board of Health reports Mayor Gibson consented to open if conditions stay favorable Superintendent John I Hoing confirms Batesville Public Schools will reopen Monday December 0 1918
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Batesville, Ind
M. L. Samms
Sec’v. Board of Health
Gibson
Batesville
John I, Hoing
Missing in France Brother of Mrs Giesen Sought by War Department
Mrs William Giesen received a War Department message Saturday stating her brother Hugo Prell, a soldier in France, has been missing since October. He may be a prisoner of war or injured in a rest camp. relatives hope for possible liberty or recovery, per wartime letters. Homer Eichacker returns home for Christmas after discharge and resumes job in Indianapolis. Francis Blank travels from Camp Dodge to Batesville after sister-in-law’s death. Local feed and meal products advertised by Batesville Roller Mills.
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Elizabeth Schorr
Ben Belter, Jr
Mrs. Schorr
William Giesen
War Department
Hugo Prell
France
Francis Blank
Camp Dodge
Towa
Jacob Telless
Influential Sunman Nieman Dies After Illness
Chris Nieman of Sunman dies at 54 after pneumonia and complications. He led Sunman milling, served as Sunman Bank president since 1901, and was a key community figure with wide ties to the Masons Shriners and local churches. Funeral services were held at Penntown Lutheran Church with Scottish Rite rites. He is survived by wife Emma, son Estat, daughter Elsie, mother Mary Nieman, and siblings.
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Sunman
Chris Nieman
Nieman
Mr. Nieman
E. R. Behlmer
Herman Nieman
Indiana
Emma Peters
Estat
Elsie
Sunman Bank
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
K. of P
Milan
Scottish Rite and Shriners of
Indianapolis
Scottish Rite and Shriners
Arndt
Penntown Lutheran Church
Penntown
Estal
Mary Nieman
Henry Nieman
Emma Schweitzer
Maurice Smith
Cincinnati
EB. L. Beer
Rushville
Batesville Lifts Ban on Public Meetings After Health Board Order
Dr M L Samms of Batesville City Board of Health lifts the ban following a state board letter from J N Hurty. The communication cites Chicago scientists who say closing orders fail to curb influenza and pneumonia and urges practical health steps and keep well. The local board endorses removing restrictions while urging adherence to health guidance as Christmas approaches.
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Batesville
M.l.samms
City Board of Health
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
M. L. Samms
Ind
Chicago
New York
Buffalo
London
Edinburg
Liverpool
Board of Health
J.N. Hurty
State Board of
Hreach
Batesvile
S. Board of Health
Faceville
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St. John’s Church
St. Louis’ Church
Homer Eichacker
Invalianapolis
Frank Eichacker
Butler Coldge
Homer
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Batesville Roller Mills
Sunman Gatgen
Reue
Penatown
Ted
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