Third Annual Batesville Poultry Show Surges in Quality
The Batesville Poultry Association held its third annual show at City Hall last weekend with higher entries and improved quality. Judge B O Swaim of Zionsville again led awards, praised for fairness, while Fred Kops supervised operations. Notable winners included J O Kaiser with top overall entry and ribbons, Laughery Valley United Poultry Farm, and multiple regional breeders across White Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, and Leghorns.
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Batesville Poultry Association
The
Poultry Association
B. O. Swaim
Zonsville
Ind
Fred Kops
Batesville
J. O. Kaiser
Laughery Valley United Poultry Farm
Barred Rocks
C. T. Devore
Franklin
Peter Weisenbach
Morria
White Plymouth Rocks
Hillview Poultry Yarda
H. M.sitterding
Ben
Adolph Kaiser
Buff P. Rocke
Goyert & Goyert
Lst
Columbian P. Rocks
Chas.m.brown
Greensburg
John O. Kaiser
White Wyandottes
A. W. Gluesenkamp
Clint Klein
Chas. Meyer
Silver P. Wyandottes
Buff Wyandottee
Jos. Hoelker
Oldenburg
F. J. Hoelker
Golden Wyandottes
M. A. Wenning
Chan. H. Dieckman
D. Partridge Wyandottes
Jago
O. Kalaer
R. I. Reds
John Siebert
Rueben Zierer
R. I. Reda
J.C. Kaiser
Herman Solcker
Henry Gausman
John H. Peake
Thieves Strike Batesville Firms In Weekend Burglary spree
Looters hit the Batesville Lumber Co and Batesville Milling Co with safes left unlocked after hours. A separate haul valued at about 100 dollars of select furs was stolen from James Gregory’s shop while he was away in Michigan. Investigators link the incidents to a weekend burglary wave, with local suspects suspected in the lumber and fur thefts.
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Lou Fichtner
Batesville Lumper Company
Batesville Lumber Company
Batesville Milling Company
Itia
James Gregory
Mr. Gregory
School Notes and Freshman Activities at Local School
Monday opening exercises featured singing and a talk by Prof. Dunkin on McKinley’s life for McKinley’s birthday. Notes mention dress exchanges among girls, a cake swallowing attempt by Prof. Wood, rumors of freshman initiation, and a new drawing course. Mrs Meade and Miss Nordich attended Royal Neighbors initiation at Rushville. Mrs Hawking went to Greensburg. Mrs Spergel visited Morris.
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Duskin
McKinley
Norma
Wood
Assembly Hall
Dunkin
Milt
Mra
James Meade
Mises Elsie Nordich
Rushville
Ripley County Automobile Association Pushes Road Repair Plan
The Ripley County Automobile Association met in the K P hall with decent turnout to discuss funding, material supply, and volunteer labor for road maintenance. Speakers urged a county repair day or a state Good Roads Day with stone donations and local hauling, noting current funds and the need for a larger repair fund. Twenty three members joined, boosting the new group’s early strength.
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Ripley County Automobile Association
K. of P. Hall
Batesville
J. Francis Lochard
A. Kroenke
Pike
Cox
Krieger
Lochard
Ift
Ripley
County Association
Pay-Up Week Demands Delinquent Subscribers Support
A February note warns readers that rising paper costs force the paper to pursue Pay-Up Week. The editor asks delinquent subscribers to check their records and send payments, while thanking those who have settled accounts and urging others to do so promptly.
Public School Attendance Report Highlights Strong Records
Attendance notes for January in public schools show sickness briefly affecting days, with Mr. Taylors room leading at 97.3 percent and Mr Terrys close behind. No tardiness in rooms of Miss Ward Miss Huston and Mrs Wachaman. Perfect attendance listed for Ivy Wismann Beulah Spehimer Irene Brockman Martha Richter Jena Dickey Virginia Mestemacher Finna Kessler Howard Kesseos Marion Nickel Rose Hahn and Alice Dunkin.
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Taylor
Terry
Miss Ward
Huston
Wachaman
Mud Roads Slowing Rural Mail Carriers
Thaw turns all hoads to mud making rural routes mostly impassable. Tuesday Elmer Huneke of No 2 broke an axle and sent an S O S. A patron loaned a buggy to finish the route while the wagon was towed for repairs. Others face slow travel and frequent use of the accelerator.
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Elmer Huneke
No.2
Elmer
Sox Pitcher Hosts Sunday Guests In City
Mike Benz Sr and family hosted Sunday visitors including Tex Russell and his chauffeur from Indianapolis. Russell arranged a car purchase through Poblar agency for transport back to their home city. Russell is connected to the Benz family by marriage and also a member of the White Sox pitching staff.
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Mike Benz
Wm. Benz
Tex Russell
Indianapolis
Mr. Russel
Poblar
Tex Russella
Benz
Lottie Benz
Beto
Batesville Amusement Cup presents Uncle Joe at Oldenburg
The Batesville Amusement Cup staged Uncle Joe's Fidelity in Oldenburg last Sunday, drawing a well filled house and an appreciative audience. The production showed strong attendance and favorable reception.
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Batesville Amusement Cup
FK Idelity
Bastesville
Oldenburg
Public Dance at St Claire Hall by Hureka Band
A public dance is set for Saturday evening February 3 at St Claire Hall hosted by the Hureka Band. The event features dance music, refreshments, and admission of 50 cents with dancing free. Also promotes Batesville Roller Mills feeds and poultry supplies.
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St. Claire Hall
Hureka
Pay-Up Week and Thrift Day Promote Saving Nationwide
The piece urges observing Thrift Day on February 3rd and Pay-Up Week from February 19 to 24. It cites past success in Seymour, where many accounts were paid and deposits rose, and notes governors backing the thrift movement to encourage saving among youth.
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United States
Seymour Weekly Republican
Seymour
Knights of Pythias to Hold Open Meeting in February
The Knights of Pythias plan an open meeting on February 21 to mark the order’s 53rd anniversary, the 40th anniversary of the insurance department, and the installation of a local insurance section in a single celebration. Officials expect a large turnout and are arranging an appropriate program.
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Knights of Pythias
Order
CY Benz Prominent In Chicago
A Chicago paper notes Cy Benz and Batesville’s Joe Benz rise as prominent figures. A car loan incident with a Detroit driver ends with the car returned after a police check, showcasing Benz’s notoriety and trust among friends.
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Cy” Benz
Chicago
Ladies of Columbus Host Major Euchre and Card Party
The Knights of Columbus club rooms host an annual euchre five hundred and solo event on Wednesday February 7 with play from 2 to 6 and 8 PM. Light refreshments, prizes, and a large turnout are anticipated as the last big church entertainment before Lent.
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Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Club
Lincoln Birthday Program At City Hall
Lincoln club hosts a Feb 2 program at City Hall with a state reput ed speaker and several others as part of Lincoln’s birthday celebration. Free admission invites the public to attend.
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Lincoln Club
Lincoln
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B. C. Swaim
Hearietta Hawking
Gregor Spergel
Morris
County Automobile Association Meets
Batesville Roller Milla
SOX
Bateeville
Cy Henz
Hee
Joe Benz
Lez
Joe
Michigan Avenue
Card Party
Henry Daliman
Newport
Georges Wingerter
Aebrief
Carrie Fink
Frank Behlmer
St. Mark’s
Blatchford
Walsh
Misaes
Catherine Mann
Mabel Capfield
Mabel Caster
Blanche Beck
Messrs
Paul Wycuff
Milton Baas
Mrs. al. Beck
Max Gibson
Cincinnati
Max
Mrs. Beck
Joe Boehmer
Nick Feblinger
Joe Firsich
Fred Firsich
Raymond
North Vernon
Ida Boerstler
Cleveland
Fim
Athens
John Minger
Lugmano
Harry Sitterding
Bran
Wilber Schrader
Henry Bauman
Clackpotl
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