Red Cross Drive Reaches High Member Toll in Ripley County
Ripley County reports strong Red Cross Christmas Drive results with Laughery, Adams and Jackson townships surpassing their shares. Total county quota was 4200 with Laughery expected to exceed its 624 allocation by about 800 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Ripley County
Laughery
Adame
Jackson
Adams
Harry Behlmer
Napoleon Brasch
L. A. Bruns
Gran
Sunman
Andrea
Obie
Todiana
Kentucky
Indiana
Thia Township
Batesville
George A. Goyert
Varigua
Carrie Whackery
Vv. M.C. A
Goyert
Gibson
George Doll
George Schumacher
Wa. Foerster
Hatesville
Red Cross Organization
Notice to settle debts to Dr. E. E. Heath
Individuals owing money to Dr. E. E. Heath of Napoleon must pay within two weeks. The notice asks all creditors to settle accounts promptly and avoid further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Heath
Napoleon
Army man Elmer Vierling returns home to Indiana
Elmer Vierling of the regular army stationed at Fort Harrison arrived home Tuesday and remained with his parents Matt Vierling and wife and friends through the evening. Auto license blanks available from H. J. Walsman notary public and insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Vierling
Regular Army
Ft. Harrison
Chriar
Matt Vierling
H. J. Walsman
Enjoy Splendid Dinner at Batesville High School
A domestic science dinner hosted by Miss Jeanie Kilmore at the Batesville High School Building shifted local views from reading and arithmetic to culinary arts. Guests included druggists Wm Pohlar and Dr Goyert, who praised the cooks while wary husbands noted possible shifts in business. Rev Gringle and Prof Hong spoke as the group praised the event and pledged continued support for future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Jeanie Kilmore
Wm. Pohlar
Dr.Goyert
Professor Hong
Rev, Gringle
A. M. Roell
Will Pohiar
BE. J, Blank
B Schultz
Neil McCallum
George Johanning
Doctor Goyert
Enlists in Aviation Service Arthur Carter Joins Army Air Corps
Arthur Carter applied for enlistment in Uncle Sam's aviation corps and his application was accepted. He entered service in Indianapolis and will be sent soon to the major aviation field in Texas. Carter, a motor repair man, is praised for his courage and patriotism as the first local to join the aviation section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Carter
Uncle Sam
Aviation Corps
Art
Indianapolis
Columbus
Ansewer
Benz Boys Home as Sailor Son Returns for Christmas
The Benz family welcomes back Hugo on leave from the Nevada, a first class battleship, to share Christmas. Leo misses home from Camp Taylor but arrives Christmas week. Joseph Jr. arrives from Chicago to rejoin the family. The homecoming brings joy to Mr. and Mrs. Beez who have contributed to the nation's service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benz
Hugo
Nevada
Leo
Camp Taylor
Morelog Jue
Chicago
Joseph,Jr
Beez
Wilson Proclaims U S Railroads Taken Under War Control
President Wilson announced that at noon Friday the government would assume control of all railroads for the duration of the war. Existing railroad management will operate under the general direction of Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, named Director General.
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Wilson
Asume
Church News In Brief From St Mark St John And GME Churches
Sunday School times and English and German services listed for St Mark's and St John's Evangelical Lutheran churches. New Year's Eve watch meeting includes entertainment and refreshments. Luther League and a short New Year service at midnight. G M Ek church notes praise for past service, invites next Sunday worship, concert by choir and famous violinist Master Igelman with proceeds to Red Cross.
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ST. John's EV. Luth
Luther League
Roboual
Lawrenceville
Igelman
Red Cross
L. A. Schreiber
Bethany Church Schedules Christmas and New Year Services
Bethany Church announces Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with a sermon on The Echoes of Christmas to The Human Gear. Evening service at 7:60 p.m. features Thoughts at The Close of An Eventful Year. Special New Year observances on January 1, 1918 at 10:00 a.m. with How to Make the New Year a Happy One. Strangers welcome. Bethany Christmas program praised for children and music. Pastor Arthur E. Gringle invites attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebhany Senior Luthor League
Herman Wenning
Hebhany Church
Bethany Church
Arthur E. Gringle
Red Cross Thanks Eastern Star and Sunday School Class
Batesville Red Cross chapter expresses gratitude to Eastern Star and Mrs E B Schultz Sunday School class for donations. Eastern Star gave 59 dollars and Schultz class 18 dollars. State event raised funds at entertaining bazaar with proceeds to the Red Cross and refreshments at the last cottaqua.
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Batesville
American Red Cross
Eastern Star
Mre
EB. Schultz
Red Rosa
Eastern Stars
Moe. Schultz
Red Cross
Satesville
For Sale Prey Mare Wagon and Harness Bundle
For sale a seven to eight year old mare with guaranteed location, a one horse spring wagon and a set double work harpens all priced at 6125. Also notes a granddaughter born Dec 18 to Mrs A Li Marting of Portsmouth Ohio at the home of her daughter. William Johnson of Lawrenceburg visited to see his father Charles Johnson ill with a bad cold. Rev Sebastian Erbacher of Cincinnati visited his parents Wednesday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Palma
Louis Vanewehr
Mra. A. Li Marting
Portsmouth
Wm. Johnsons
Lawrenceburg
Charles Johnson
Sebastian Erbacher
Cincinnati
Food Administration Enforces Ripley County Food Laws
J N Bergdoll as Federal Food Administrator of Ripley County urges strict compliance with Federal Food Laws. He praises local officials for food conservation efforts, condemns speculators, and calls for reporting violations such as illegal turkey claims and slaughter of immature pigeons.
Masons Elect Officers At December Meeting In Batesville
At the Batesville Lodge No 668 FP AM December meeting eight officers were elected for the coming year led by Worshipful Master Arndt and Senior Warden Schumacher. The Master appointed Nutter as tyler and Canfield and Hower as Canfield Stewards. A joint public installation for members and friends of the Masons and Eastern Stars is planned at the Masonic Hall Thursday evening. Also noted are travel updates for local residents and holiday plans involving the community.
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Batesville Lidge
FP & AM
Tyler
Peter Hower
Canfield
Masons
Evetern
Masore Gall
Deaths of the Week Highlight Kiefer and Local Residents
Julie W. Kiefer died at 31 after diabetes worsened his health despite early career success in Wisconsin and farm life attempts near Morris. He is survived by a widow, a child, his parents, siblings, and many friends. Loura Obermeyer Sr. died at 62 after a lengthy illness. services set at St. Louis church with interment by Weigel & Burst. Survived by a widow, eight children, four brothers, four grandchildren, and many neighbors. remembered as a quiet, respected figure in Batesville.
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Julie W. Kiefer
Western Avenue
St. Louie Church
Adams Township
Morrie
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Jung Shoe Co
North Western Territory
Morris
Batesville
Loura Obermeyer
Qohermeyer
Enachaborg
Oldenburg
St. Louis
Weivel & Burst
Fle
Franklin County
Ohermeyer
New Year's Eve Musical Concert for Red Cross at Batesville Church
The German violinist Otis Tremmann and brother perform at a New Year’s Eve concert in Batesville to raise funds for the Red Cross. The program includes organ preludes choir selections violin and quartet pieces and a farewell of Goodbye Old Year. Attendees urged to fill the church with a silver offering and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Woolio
Qus Tremmann
Indianapolis
Nou
Wrbur
Petmann
Sooy
Uchoir
Emory
Unnewehr
Otis
Germann
G. Greemanno
Eee
Otis Ivelmanne
Mra
Buida W. Pickenuartette
Ye “Attista
Velmaan Ladies
Batesville
Red Cross
Births of the Week Reported in Local Column
To Fred Shave and wife a daughter born on Friday December 21. To John Menchofer and wife a daughter born on Monday December 24.
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Fred Shave
John Menchofer
Bread price fixes by Food Administration
The Federal Food Administration fixes bread prices for immediate effect. A one pound loaf costs 8 cents under Cash and Carry and 84 cents for Wrapped and Delivered. No bread will be wasted or exchanged as ordinary food. The admin hints at price adjustments to ensure fair profits for bakers and distributors. It urges reduced sugar use and quotes John B Bergdoll of Milan, Indiana, on sugar supply and per person limits.
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Federal Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Joho B
Bergdoll
Milan
Ind
Junior Red Cross Organizes In Batesville Schoula
The Jupitor Red Cross chapter in Batesville Schoula starts strong with 150 members in days. Chairman Supt Holey Treasurer H W Terry and Secretary Elmer Baap lead a dedicated group aiming to enroll all eligible youths. Mrs Minnie Wreeoff coordinates county wide junior Red Cross efforts with teachers countywide.
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Jupitor Red Cross
Batesville Schoula
Red Cross
Holey
Hhis
H. W Terry
Elmer Baap
Gsuree
Minnie Wreeoff
Ripley County
Christmas Letters from France Bring Cheer to Local Homes
In France a familiar face was missing on Christmas Day and many parents thought of the boy in uniform who dined with comrades abroad. Mayor Gibsong’s home felt relief when a letter from Charlie said he was safe and well somewhere in France. Friends wish the boys may return next year to share the holiday cheer.
Accident at Sardinia Saw Mill Injures Chris Pohlman
Friends report Chris Pohlman suffered a severe leg fracture when a cable broke while drawing logs at a Sardinia Ohio saw mill. He was taken to Christ's Hospital with prayers for a rapid recovery.
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Chris Pohlman
Pohlman
Sardinia
Christ’s Hospital
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples Across Cities
Joseph Hyatt of Benham and Helen Henderson of Dillsboro. Earl & Fetcher of Milan and Edith Laswell of Versailles. Otto Talbott and Vera Reder, both of Versailles. Chas Roberts of Indianaplis to Laura Grow of Napoleon. Emory Conewehr, physics instructor at Columbia University, arrived home in New York City for the holidays with his parents. Laula Uunewehler and wife and others spent Xmas with Geo A Cook and family then returned home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hyatt
Benham
Helen Henderson
Dillsboro
Earl & Fetcher
Milan
Edith Laswell
Versailles
Otto Talbott
Vera Reder
Chas, Roberts
Indianapollo
Laura Grow
Napoleon
Emory Conewehr
Columbia University
New York City
Laula Uunewehler
Chas. Muan
Mrs. Sprankel
Indianapolis
Mr. Valley
Shelbyville
Geo. A. Cook
Want Ads Offer Low Cost Real Estate and Help Wanted
Lost goods and reward notices. A Pure court case listing Zierer parties with money and gold chain rosary. Lost items include two white wire auto wheels 34x4 with Goodyear tires on the Greensburg Batesville road near Slab Town and Pennington. Reward offered. leave items at Greensburg or Batesville garages or Hoelker's in Oldenburg.
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Hoelker’s
Oldenburg
Greensburg
Batesville
Slabtown
Pennington
Bateoville
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RED Cross Drive
Laughery Township
Church News
ST. Mark's Church
Langendorff
G. M. EK
Theo. Schultz
W. KF. M.S
U. S. Food Administration
Basia
Thie
Lam
Liberty Loan
J.N . Bergdoll
Masons Elect
Wi Oedman
Washiontoo
D.C
Will
South
Offiers’ Reserve
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Clochonati
Washington
O'denburg
Louis Obermeyer
Henry Ortman
Ben Raub
Jon. Brachman
Gera
Hartman
Bea Obermeyer
Henry
John
Berman
Gerhard
Edward
Anthony
Joseph
George
Andrew Obermeyer
J. Frank Gauck
Alvin Kramer
Bove
J and Associates
Wil A. Richter
Detroit, Mich
Ruahville
Detroit
Ruadyville
John W. Kiefer
Louis Obermeyer, SR
Junior Red Cross
France
Petilese Hig
A. G. Zierer
L. T. Zierer
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