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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1921

Page

5

Income Tax Returns Guidance From Indiana Collector

M Bort Thurman announces the 1921 tax filing period January to March 15 1922. New rules require returns for taxpayers with gross income over 5000 or net income thresholds. widows and separated individuals treated as single. Each taxpayer should review profits interest rents dividends stock sales brokers partnerships royalties and family income to determine if a return is needed and avoid penalties.

M. Bort Thurman Internal Revenue District of Indiana

Traveling position for Winn Taylor resigns from Batesville Herald

Winn Taylor resigns from the Batesville Herald to become a traveling salesman for H. C. Canfield in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania territory once covered by Dr. M. L. Samms. John Wintz, Lyric Theatre manager, will take over Taylor's Herald duties while maintaining theatre work.

Winn Taylor Batesville Herald H. C. Canfield Theatre the Herald

Christmas Gift Brings Baby Girl To Ernsting Family

The Ernstings welcome a baby girl born on Christmas Day, described as a fine Christmas gift. Mrs. Ernsting, formerly Miss Eva St. Clair, has many friends in the area who rejoice with the family.

G. W. Ernsting Gladden Ernsting Eva St. Clair

New Year Dance at St Clair's Hall

Big New Year’s Dance planned at St Clair's Hall on Saturday evening December 31. Music by the Dillsboro Jazz Band. Attendees urged to dance the Old Year out and the New Year in.

St Clair’s Hall Dillsboro

Batesville Fire Dept. Chief Wonning Retires After 35 Years

Chief Wonning of the Batesville Volunteer Fire Department retires after thirty years as leader. In 1921 the department had three alarms with total loss of 617 dollars and four lightning damaged homes costing 101 dollars. Over eight years total fire loss reached 8,160 dollars with twelve lightning fires totaling 369.50 dollars. Fred Brummer becomes chief, bringing years of service and strong department support to Batesville's renowned volunteer team.

Batesville John H. Wonning Wonning Fred Brummer

Trustees Choose Hydraulic Press Hytex Sarah and Chinchilla Brick

The Memorial Building board and architect Karl P. Henkel met at City Hall with brick suppliers from Indianapolis. After comparing samples and prices they selected Hydraulic Press Brick Company's Hytex Sarah and Chinchilla Brick for durability, economy, and dignified appearance.

Memorial Building Karl P. Henkel Connersville City Hall W. A. Shoemaker Interstate Clay Products Company Indianapolis R. C. Young Hydraulic Press Brick Company W. A. Kurman Kurman Brick and Equipment Company Young

Batesville Masons Install Lodge Officers for Year

Batesville Lodge No 668 F A M held a meeting Tuesday evening to install officers for the coming year. Retiring Master George Schumacher gave a fitting address and new Master E B Schultz spoke to the group. A social hour and smoker followed, with Sunman Lodge thanked for conferring the Past Master Degree on Mr Schultz.

Batesville Lodge George Schumacher E. B. Schultz E. J. Schultz Sunman Lodge Schultz

Benham Protests City Delivery Change in Batesville

Congressman Benham protests discontinuance of Batesville city delivery and files a protest with the Second Assistant Postmaster General. He urges continuation of the service and hopes for success.

John S. Benham Batesville

Free Feeder With Every Suck of Egg-a-Day Mash

Batesville Roller Mills advertises a free feeder with each purchase of Egg-a-Day Mash. The promotional offer highlights poultry nutrition and farming supplies for local customers.

Batesville Roller Mills

Community Christmas Tree Lighting Inspires Townwide Praise

A large city and community crowd gathered around the Community Xmas tree Monday evening. The Miracle Play of the Nativity was performed in pantomime under Mrs. Anna Wachsman. soloist H J Walsman and H W Terry led song amid scenes, with Henry Schumacher guiding the audience in carols. The tree stays lit all week, thanks to organizers and contributors.

Anna Wachsman H. J. Walsman H. W. Terry Henry Schumacher Wachsman

Decorations at First M. E. Church Shine at Christmas Event

The First M. E. Church and others hosted festive Christmas programs with elaborate decorations. An innovative snow white tree on a snowy hillside featured life like white sheep under the branches, drawing praise from elders and children alike as crowds filled the holiday performances.

M. E

Wealth of Good Music at First M E Church

A sacred cantata Nature's God will be presented next Sunday night New Year at 7 30 o clock. There is no admission but a free will offering will be taken. The church remains in holiday dress with Christmas decorations.

M. E Ture Epworth League C. Steckinger Pennington Karl W. Patow

Family Reunion Trip To Carrtown Ohio

Rev. Heltzel and his wife left Monday for Carrtown Ohio to attend a family reunion at the home of Mrs. Heltzel's sister Mrs. James H Harris and family.

Euchre and Five Hundred Party by Knights of St. John

The Ladies' Auxiliary Knights of St. John announce a euchre and five hundred social on Wednesday and Thursday evenings December 28 and 29 in the K of C Hall. Everyone is invited.

Auxiliary Knights of St. John K. of C. Hall

Shoe Market Adopts Cash Policy Amid Price Drops

December brings lower prices on shoes and rubber footwear for the year ahead. The loss from reduced wholesale prices forces cash-only sales and a new policy. Post-dated checks allowed for full payment when cash is unavailable. advertisement notes this rule change and asks customer cooperation. FP. W. Dieckmann signs as Dieckmann Covers the Feet.

W. Dieckmann Dieckmann

Girls Best Guessers Win Meyer Hardware Contest

Meyer Hardware hosted a weight guessing contest for local youths with a display range of items. Fred Brummer and Neil McCallum weighed the range as 638 pounds 14 ounces, with Esther Myers and Edna Dirks both guessing 640 pounds. a lottery selected Esther Myers as the winner of an O. V. B. Coaster.

Meyer Hardware Company Fred Brummer Neil McCallum Esther Meyers Edna Dirks Miss Meyer

Santa Visits Gibson Theatre for Christmas Matinee

Santa Claus appeared at the Gibson Theatre Christmas Day closing the show with gifts for every child in attendance. A large crowd enjoyed two Christmas trees with colorful lights enhancing the festive atmosphere for the matinee.

Gibson Theatre Santa Claus

Memorial Building Fund Pledges Prompted for 1922 Payment

The Memorial Building Trustees urge timely payments for the second installment due January 1, 1922, asking donors to combine first and second payments if needed to simplify processing. The request emphasizes promptness to avoid extra work.

Memorial Building Board OF Trustees

Oats Arrive on Track Next Week From Batesville Mill

A carload of heavy white oats is due on the track the first part of next week from Batesville Rolter Mills. Special price offered on the car. Leave orders with Batesville Rolter Mills.

Batesville Rolter Mills

Grand Movie Carnival Opens Week in Batesville

Gibson Theatre launches a grand movie carnival from Sunday to Saturday featuring stars Doris May Bull Montana Mae Marsh Pauline Frederick and Mae Marsh with titles The Foolish Age If Women Only Knew Nobody's Kid What's a Wife Worth and The Sting of the Lash under the largest cash guarantee ever offered in Batesville entertainment.

Gibson Theatre Management Batesville Doris May Bull Montana Cincinnati Mae Marsh William Christy Cabanne All Star de Milles Pauline Frederick

Brum Golden Anniversary Celebrated With Family Mass

Mr and Mrs Charles Brum marked twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a mass at St Louis Church attended by their six children Friar Emil Mrs Harry Waechter John August Alma and Eleanora. Guests included Father Adelbert Father Sebastian Father Floribert and extended family for dinner and gifts.

Charles Brum St. Louis Brum Friar Emil Adelbert Harry Waechter John August Alma Eleanora Oldenburg Mr. Waechter Anthony Waechter John Popper Mike Benz Martha Sebastian Floribert

Marine on furlough from Washington visits home

Irvin Fichtner of the U S Marines arrived from Washington D C Saturday morning for a ten day furlough with his family, the Fichtners of this city. He has spent months in the eastern states riding mail trains to protect the mail after a surge of robberies.

Irvin Fichtner U. S Washington D. C Louis Fichtner Irvin

Kirschbaum Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Arthur and Alvin Cramer traveled to Cincinnati with their mother Mrs. Amanda Kirschbaum who had recently undergone operation and returned the same day. Friends report she recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital and is back home and doing well.

Arthur Alvin Cramer Cincinnati Amanda Kirschbaum

Laughery Valley Lodge K of P Corrects Membership Figure

Our mistake in last week’s report on Laughery Valley Lodge K of P membership is corrected. We stated nearly 140. the actual figure is nearly 240. We cheerfully acknowledge the error.

Laughery Valley Lodge K. of P

Batesville Roller Mills Offers San at Special Tankage Price

Tankage plenty with about sixty percent on hand. Batesville Roller Mills advertises a special price on san for customers in need of bulk feed stock and livestock nourishment.

San Batesville Roller Mills

Church News in Brief Sunday Services and Meetings

Christmas offerings praised as churches report large crowds. Programs include Sunday School at 9 30 and 9 00 with lessons on the Wise Men and New Year plans, evening sermons on hardening hearts, cantata, and multiple league and mission activities across churches.

Luther League John Schmocker Brotherhood John Wonning Peppertown Spades J. Barthelmas

Revival Opens at Middle Branch on Jan 2 Pastor Crane

Napoleon M E Charge outlines Sunday School and preaching times for several churches including Middle Branch New Pennington New Salem and Epworth League schedules. Revival opening at Middle Branch on January 2 led by Walter F Crane with meetings through the week.

Napoleon Middle Branch Epworth League Ed Hermesch New Pennington New Salem Jesus Walter F. Crane

Wesley Chapel Watch Night Meeting Schedule

The F B Class will entertain the King's Daughters at the home of their teacher for a Watch Night gathering Saturday evening. Sabbath School starts at 9 30 the event invites participation and expects attendance.

F. B King's Daughters

Poultry breeder Frank Metz expands Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds

Frank Metz plans to improve his strain by using eight high grade Rhode Island Red pullets received from W A Weber of Mankato. The birds, prize winners from Minneapolis, will bolster Metz's flock and boost local poultry raisers. Patronize our Ad Columns. It pays.

Frank Metz Rhode Island Frank W. A. Weber Manketa Minneapolis

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