Local Holiday Shopping and Visits Reported
Lard cans at Walsman and Square Diehl cigars advertised as Christmas gifts with wholesale box prices at Ed Diehl’s. Ed Meyers of Spades and Vic Oberting of Lawrenceburg visited for business. Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Blank traveled to Cincinnati to visit relatives. The Fair Store offers skirts jackets and capes at low prices. Locals Ed Schultz, Mrs. Schuck, Misses Thieman, Fred Siebert, John Schene, Miss Clara Borkes, Herman Borkes, and attorney Adam Stockinger are noted for visits, returns, or services. Frank Eichacker and Billie Ennslin began delivering Batesville Advertising circulars traveling through Napoleon to Morris and surrounding towns. Abbreviated mentions of people and travel without sensational detail.
Free Graphaphone Concert At Town Hall Friday Night
Graphaphone entertainer Jake Engel performs at Town Hall with over 150 selections. Admission is free, and families are urged to come enjoy scientifically produced music from this prominent instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Engel
Smoke Short's Havana Blossoms and Holiday Visits
Names travel through the holidays with residents visiting relatives in Greensburg Newpoint Butlerville Peppertown and Columbus Ind. Adolphus Abbott spends Christmas with his father Dr June Abbott. Friends return from Topeka Topeka and Columbus for holidays. Married Dec 20 1899 Chas Meyer Napoleon to Caroline Jager at St Johns Huntersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus Abbott
Peppertown
June Abbott
Chas. F. Meyer
Napoleon
Caroline Jager
St. John’s Church
Huntersville
Severe accident injures Mrs Bau man on Sunday
Mrs. Bau man fractured the fibula in a Sunday morning accident. Dr. Timermann treated the fracture and the patient is progressing well. Dr. Wallace Campbell, new Batesville dentist, has set up above Greeman Wilker Co. to offer all dental services each Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bauman
Timmermann
Wallace Campbell
Batesville
Greemann, Wilker & Co’s
Married at Oldenburg Mary Vaughan Weds George Travis
On Sunday December 24 1899 at 1 oclock in the bride's parents home Miss Mary B Vaughan married Mr George L Travis with Rev G W Bowers officiating. Attendees included relatives from Oldenburg Greensburg Wintersville Mechanicsburg Shelbyville and Lawrenceburg plus neighbors. The couple will reside two miles west of Oldenburg and will be at home after December 25. May peace joy and happiness accompany the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Vaughan
George L. Travis
G. W. Bowers
J. J. Travis
Oldenburg
John Travis
Greensburg
Lewis Travis
Wintersville
Henry Travis
Mechanicsburg
Ed and
Lon Laughlin
Shelbyville
Bertha King
Butlerville
Huntersville
Edward Schone
Lizzie Meyer
Wullschleger
Schone
Holle
Louis Schone
Anna Stickford
Louisa Fruchtricht
H.C. Meyer
Smoke Schorrs Havanna Blossoms and New Year Gifts
The item notes Smoke Schorrs Havanna cigars as a fine New Year gift. Several social tidbits list local visits and travels: Mrs P Bosse visits Greensburg. Charley Vance and wife travel from Cincinnati to see parents. Frank and Charley Green visit Newpoint for holidays. R N Papet and wife spend Christmas with H M Pettit in Lawrenceburg. Henry Wachsman Jr and Fred Mozer conduct business in Newpoint. Gail Moore Mollie Moore and a cousin from Hope travel to Newpoint. Anna and Mary Hoyer visit parents from Greensburg. Fred Mestermacher and family visit from Shelbyville. Misses Dora and Louisa Schwetttmann visit grandfather in Indianapolis. others travel from Bloomington and Indianapolis to relatives. Natal coal fields boost Welsh coal shipments decline. Henry Updike wins prize colt at Ben Schene’s. Chas Annewehr and wife return from Sloomington for holidays. Little Ralph Disser visits grandmother Mrs Frank Mehlon. bells mark New Year as fire bell rings at midnight.
Clergyman Handles Two Marriages and Christenings
Reverend Wuellschleger kept a busy week with two marriages and two christenings, plus one burial and preparations for a Christmas entertainment, reflecting active parish duties and community events.
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Wuellschleger
Sunday School Notice for Town Hall Meeting
The Union Sunday school will meet at the usual hour on Sunday Dec 31 1899 at the Town Hall. The time is 2 15 standard time and 2 45 factory time. All are welcome with no exclusions.
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The
Union
Town Hall
Freight wreck halts Big 4 trains near Batesville
An east bound freight through Batesville Saturday night derailed near Morris. A car jumped the track, breaking a coupling and scattering four cars across the line. Three cars carried flour. no injuries were reported. Trains 35 and 37 were held until about 4 a m Sunday.
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Batesville
Morris
Christmas Eve Wedding Unites Elma Ray and Henry Stark
On December 24 at 7:30, Elma Ray married Henry C. Stark of Chicago at James Ray’s home. Rev G W Bower officiated with Frank Ehret and Pearl Ray in attendance. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a fine groom’s cake baked by Henry. Presentations were practical and decorative as well. The editor notes receipt of a wedding cake slice and extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ray
Elma
Henry C. Stark
Chicago
Frank Ehret
Pearl Ray
G. W. Bower
Sunman
Oysters every day at Engles and holiday travels
Oysters daily at Engles. Several residents made holiday trips including John Schwartz to Cincinnati and back, Willie Stowe to Indianapolis, Ed Annewehr from Shelbyville, Miss Iona Grimes from Indianapolis, Fred Heidt and Arthur Schultz from Rushville, and relatives visiting from Sunman and Hope. The Greemann brothers plus Mr Schnitker hunted in Franklin county killing rabbits and quail. A social at William Moore's residence honored their cousins R B Herod and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greemann Brothers
Mr. Schnitker
Shelbyville
Franklin County
William Moore
R. B. Herod
Hope
Pride of Cuba smoke shop update and local visits
Smoke shorts Pride of Cuba. Scouring and dying done by Geo. J. Mehlon the tailor. Wm. Schnitker returned from Cincinnati. Mrs. John Nordloh visited Sunman relatives. Ed Diehl offers cigars by the box at wholesale prices. Ed Kraus went to Cincinnati. Mrs. Kraus had gone earlier. Wesley Stockinger and wife visited his parents during vacation. Fred Mestermacher returned to Shelbyville, family staying longer. William Vogel and wife from Greensburg visited Geo. Bessler’s family. Local factories busy despite holidays. laborers and employers still working. A. E. Foerster and daughters, son, and Miss Sophia Krieger to Cincinnati for Adolph Foerster’s wedding yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Foerster
Bertha
Freda
William
Sophia Krieger
Cincinnati
Mr. Foerster
Adolph
Republican meeting set for January 13 1900 at Napoleon school
The Jackson township Republicans call a meeting at the Napoleon school house on Saturday January 13 1900 at 2 PM to choose one committee man per voting precinct and a township Chairman. All Republicans are urged to attend as campaign plans begin. G W Foreman, Chairman. Married at Huntersville church December 20 1899 Edward Schone to Lizzie Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Napoleon
G. W. Foreman
Sunday School Entertainments in Batesville
Four Sunday schools in Batesville held successful entertainments over the past days to cap a year of activities. St John’s Lutheran Huntersville suffered bad weather but delivered a praised show. Union Sunday School’s English M E program drew record attendance and praised organization. St Mark’s church home hosted a large audience with noted musical and financial success. German M E Sunday school night show was well attended with excellent music and decorations.
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Batesville
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Huntersville
Union Sunday School
M. E
St.Mark’s Sunday School
Registered guests at Sherman House week listing
The Sherman House recorded a week of registrations by numerous guests from cities including Indianapolis Cincinnati Columbus Greensburg Napoleon Covington London England Pendleton New York Lebanon and others. Names include John Dayson W N Dolan S P Wilks Camwell Cross John W Wolf Gassler C B Johnson J C Cammel Wm Brown Harry Zero J N Nation F F Williams Joe Sunboth Adolph Kayser T L Lawremain J D Fitton W H Wearton W D Whipple E H Rogers W W Dennison S E Walton Miller O Johnson A T Newton P S Smith W H Cobb J D Henry.
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Sherman House
John Dayson
Indianapolis
W. N. Dolan
P. Wilks
Dayton
Camwell Cross
Holman
Ind
John W. Wolf
John Gassler
Covington
C.B. Johnson
Napoleon
J. C. Cammel
Greensburg
Wm. Brown
Brookville
Harry Zero
Pendleton
Louisville
W. W. Dennison
Cincinnati
S E. Walton
Columbus
Miller O.johnson
A. T. Newton
P. S. Smith
W. H. Cobb
Aurora
J. D. Henry
Local notices and holiday social notes from Batesville
Sausage machines at Walsman's. Hot lunch every Saturday night at Enogel's. Buggies at your own price at Morris Wenger's. Several Batesville residents traveled to Cincinnati and Indianapolis on various business and visits. Christmas and New Year greetings exchanged. many friends hosted and hosted visits with relatives this holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enogel’s
Morris Wenger's
Young party held at John Schultz home for Arthur
A social gathering was held last Monday night at the home of John Schultz in honor of his son Arthur. Several young attendees participated in the informal celebration, with close friends and neighbors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schultz
Arthur
Merchants Report Unusually Large Holiday Trade
Local merchants report record holiday trade not seen since they began business, despite unfavorable weather that could have hindered business. Strong sales reflect growing demand and improved customer turnout across the town.
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Walsman’s
Ed Diehl’s
Ed Meyers
Spades
John Nichol
Joe Blank
H. H. Kramer
Detective O'Grady
Vic Oberting
Lawrenceburg
H. B. Greenand & Co
Ed Schultz
John Schuck
Anna
Pearl Thieman
Nicholsville
Fred Siebert
Ballstown
Tylersville
John Schene
Piqua, O
Clara Borkes
Eddie
Herman Borkes
Adam Stockinger
Kohland
Frank Eichacker
Billie Ennslin
Batesville Advertising Company
Osgood
Versailles
Milan
Smoke Short
Havana
Frank Walsman
Lillie Brune
Lizzie Kuert
Newpoint
Mollie Moore
Nellie McDuffee
R. B. Herrod
Sister
of Hope
W. E. Moore
R. Starks
Daughter
George Clausen
Oak Palace
Geo. Stratemeier
John Schone
Topeka
Kans
Schorr
Mrs. P. Bosse
Mrs. Binder
Charley Vance
Frank
Charley Green
R. N. Papet
H. M. Pettit
Henry Wachsman, Jr
Fred Mozer
Gail Moore
Mary Hoyer
Fred Mestermacher
Natal
Henry Updike
Ben Schene
Chas. Annewehr
Sloomington
Ralph Disser
Frank Mehlon
Harry Gluesenkamp
William Dickman
Joe Braan
Dora
Louisa Schwettmann
Stark-Ray
Engel’s
Cole Burner
Fritz
Hasen
John Schwartz
Willie Stowe
Eugene
Ed Annewehr
Iona Grimes
Friend
Fred Heidt
Arthur Schultz
Rushville
Ronnie Gavney
Rich Prairie
Minnesota
Geo. Bessler
Royal Baking Powder CU
New York
Smoke Shorts Pride of
Cuba
Geo. J. Mehlon
Wm. Schnitker
John Nordloh
Ed Kraus
Mrs. Kraus
Wesley Stockinger
William Vogel
Wife
George Bessler
Tribune
Cora Unnewehr
Miss Minnie Oswald
Wesley Kramer
Connersville
Emil Zierer
Ed Hancock
Sophia Nickel
George Hirt
Ed Johanning
Cross Roads
Ed Goyert
Louis Goyert
A. Brockman
H. Brockman
Indiana
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