Christmas Joy Dies in Gun Accident at Penntown
A twelve year old boy Walter Baneworth died after a hunting gun discharged while trimming a Christmas tree in the summer kitchen. The gun mishap caused a fatal leg wound as the family prepared for Christmas. Nearby Indianapolis report notes Henry Price, 68, died as night watchman struck by a freight car backlog at Big Four yards.
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Henry Baneworth
Penntown
Walter
Jay
Peontown
Grand Sacred Concert by German M. E. Choir
The German M. E. church choir presents a sacred concert on December 29 at 8 o'clock. Admission is 25 cents general, 5 cents for children aged 6 to 12. reserved seating for children. The program features soprano Miss Lily Haffert and others, with solos, violin and organ numbers, and a choral finale, under director OC Wesler.
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Mra
Eima U. Gervin
BH. U. Picker
Emma Schwier
Anna Wachaman
Dora Walsman
Nora Greeman
Ethel Schultz
Leona Sick
Altos
Laura S. Schultz
Grace Greeman
Misa
Ruth M. Wesler
Mies
Norma Wilker
Dorothy Beck
E. B. Schultz
Htory Wale
Man
L. A. Schreiber
Baesee
Theo. Schultz
H. Picken
Frank Wesler
Sharon Walsman
Melson Wachsman
Wilbur Schwier
Misa Lily Haffert
J. A.steinbeck
Baseo
Igleman
Wilbur Igleman
Amos G. Weeler
Miss Eather Wicker
OC. H. Wesler
Bo Aay
Thanbaueuser
Wagner
Violla
Ajre
Katt
Jene Hubay
Ecee Macver
Otis Igieman
Bande
EB A. Steinoova
Balfero
Bohemian Girl
Misa Haffert
Ngsee
Golo
Hardel
E.A. Steinbock
Shetara
A. Randegger
Death of Henry Brokering Ends Rueful Years of Service
Illness proved fatal after eleven weeks of misery as Henry Brokering, 46, of Batesville, longtime foreman at Greeman Bros. machine room, died last Sunday after a cancerous stomach condition. Survived by widow and six children, funeral held at St. John's Cemetery with Undertaker Zierer.
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Henry
Batesville
Greemann Bros
St. John’s Cemetery
Zierer
Ring Out the Old and Ring In the New
Poem excerpt urging renewal as the year ends. It calls to ring out old feuds and griefs and ring in truth, justice, peace, and a nobler life with sweeter manners and purer laws.
Reflections and Hope for the New Year 1917
An editorial urges sober reflection on the past year, gratitude for health and blessings, and prayer for guidance. It contrasts peace with Europe’s war devastation and calls for repentance, renewed righteousness, and steadfast duty in the coming year to lift national citizenship and moral standards.
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Europe
Message of condolence from Dolph Moore to Batesville friends
Dolph E. Moore thanks Batesville friends for sympathy and acts of kindness during his wife’s illness and death. He notes prayers and sympathy comfort his motherless children and asks God to bless them as Will Schene visits Batesville from East St. Louis to spend a few days with his parents, Rey Schene and wife.
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Dolph E. Moore
Will Schene
Eaat
St. Louis
Rey Schene
Batesville
Fine Peathers to Be Performed at City Hall Thursday
Eugene Waltore approves the dramatic piece Paid to Full and presents Fine Peathers at City Hall on Thursday evening. Principal Esther Wilker of LaGrange Ohio High School spends the holidays with her parents Jobo Witker and wife.
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Eugene Waltore
Mies Esther Wilker
LaGrange
Ohbio High School
Jobo Witker
Farmers' Institute at City Hall Next Wednesday
All residents interested in good roads, agriculture, stock raising, and home questions should attend both the forenoon and afternoon sessions at City Hall next Wednesday. The program covers daily topics and speakers are experts. Advertisers in this issue offer special bargains on that day. read their ads and plan store visits.
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Farmers’ Institute
the Tribune
New Year's Eve Dance at St. Clair's Hall by Eureka Band
A New Year celebration at St. Clair's hall Saturday evening December 30 hosted by the Eureka band with excellent music and refreshments. Admission 50 cents, dancing free, inviting all to a final good time before the New Year. Also available to rent store rooms at Batesville passenger depot, contact Bred Meyer.
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St. Clair’s Hall
Eureka Band
Batesville
Ind
Bred Meyer
Christmas Day in Bateeville Brightens Homes
Christmas day passes quietly in Bateeville with festive programs at St Pauls Wesley Chapel St Johns and local churches. Santa visits the poor delivering baskets and boxes of good things. Families share meals and gifts as the Christmas spirit brings love and good will to all.
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Bateeville
St. Paul's
Wesley Chapel
St.John’s
Bustersville
St. Paul’s
Smyrna
Santa Claus
St. Louis Catholic
Santa
M. E
Bethany
St.Mark’s
City approves gas rates for Betesville consumers
City Council and Betesville Gas Co agree on charges of 1.20 monthly minimum and 0.60 per thousand cubic feet after the first 2000 feet. New rates take effect February 1. Also noted: a drama titled Fine Feathers comes to City Hall on December 28. Mr and Mrs Schleman travel to visit grandson Reuben Greenac in Seymour.
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Betesville Gua Ca
Mrs. Schleman
Reuben ‘Greemac
Seymour
Yearend thank you note from the Batesville Tribune
The Batesville Tribune expresses gratitude to patrons and correspondents for 1916 and asks readers to send items early in the week to help press scheduling. It wishes neighbors a happy, prosperous New Year 1917 and thanks Batesville and Sinclairville communities for their courtesy and kindness.
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Tribune
The
Batesvile
Sincloity
Amano
Aged Lady Gertrude Fragge Dies at 91 in Batesville
Mrs. Gertrude Fragge, a German-born longtime Batesville resident and mother of twelve, died Sunday at 91 after pneumonia. Services were held at St. Louis church and she rests in the church cemetery with relatives gone before. Six grandchildren and four great grandchildren survive among many friends. Also noted is a local notice promoting Eugene Walter's play Fine Feathers at City Hall on December 28.
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Gertrude Fragge
Mystic Shore
Births of the Week Notice
Births listed for the week include a boy to Joseph Voegele and wife on Wednesday December 20, a boy to Albert Christian and wife on Saturday night December 89, a girl to Frank Gebrich and wife on Sunday night December 24, and a girl to Clarence Schultz and wife on Tuesday night December 36. Fred Kielner of Connersville spent holidays with home folks.
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Joseph Voegele
Albert Christian
Frank Gebrich
Clarence Schultz
Fred Kielner
Connersville
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Indianapolis
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Adame
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George Gooder
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John Sohner
Better Land
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Oscar Gander
Henry Bauman
Immanuel Reformed Church
Crown Hill
Mr. Price
Indianapolis Star
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Big Four
C. Davee
North Noble Street
Smpire
Brady
Reed
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Higlur
Delaware
New Jereay
M. E. Choir
Liebesfreund
Fritz Kreisler
Mats Raeeccreee
H. Veluxtemps
Tarantella
Carl Bohm
Ortia
Yleman
Felix Mendelacobn Barth- Oldv
H. A. Ficken
E A. Gelvin
Misa Grace Greeman
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Mieka Hauser
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