Grim Reaper Deals A Crushing Blow In Batesville
Batesville loses Henrietta Wessel and George Unnewehr in quick succession. Henrietta, a longtime civic helper and Eastern Star leader, dies after a recent operation and long service to St. Mark's church, Red Cross, and Musical Club. George Unnewehr, a veteran Batesville resident and Union Furniture Co. stockholder, dies after a long illness. services held with I P A and Masonic honors.
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Henrietta Wessel
Leath
William Wessel
Musical Club
Fridbay
Bonifield
Cincinnati
Henrietta
St. Mark’s E
Zierer
Indianapolis
E. K. Gross
Crown Hill Cemetery
Batesville
John Wenning
St. Mark’s Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Order of the Eastern Star
Batesville Musical Club
Red Cross
Public School Notes Highlight Weekly Activities
Public school notes recount last week’s activities and student events. Teachers Mr Hall Miss Elmore led talks and tests were given with generally good results. The eighth grade Domestic Science class hosted a dinner prepared by the Winters Co. at City Hall with several promising young cooks.
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Mildred
H. S
Edna
Hilda
Mang
Winters’ Co
City Hall
War Saving Stamp Campaign Chairman Praised by Community
G A Bans, on the county board for selling war saving stamps, is named chairman of Laughery Township and launches an extensive campaign. He distributes advertising and plans to place stamps on sale at local businesses. He supported Batesville High School construction while on the school board and remained engaged in local affairs despite worsening hearing loss. He was trusted, dependable, and deeply missed by friends and family.
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G. A. Bans
Laughery Township
Batesvile Tribune
Batesvile
Times
Candidate for Judge John R. Carney Seeks 6th Circuit GOP Nomination
John R. Carney of Jennings County announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Judge of the 6th Judicial Circuit. A former prosecuting attorney candidate in 1910, he rose from modest beginnings to graduate Indiana State University in 1903 and hold roles as high school principal and superintendent. He read law with Frank E. Little, was admitted during Judge Willard New’s era, and served four years as Jennings Circuit Court Clerk with an active regional law practice. He is described as fair and liberal minded and expected to run a strong race.
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John R. Carney
Jennings County
6Th Judicial Circuit
Carney
Ripley County
Indiana State University
Paris Crossing
Zenith
Loogootee
Butlerville
Scipio
Vincennes High School
Frank E. Little
North Vernon
Willard New
Coal Car of Autos Delays Unloading at Freight Yard
A coal car brought into town during fuel shortages drew attention as it carried three Overlonds. Workers, including Chas Meyer, used jack screws and blocks to lift the autos over the car’s side and down to the platform after initially considering a derrick method.
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Chas. Meyer
Chas. Heidt & Son
New Bank Director Elected After Board Meeting
Mayer Gibson was elected to fill the vacancy on the First National Bank board created by John Meyer's death. G. A. Baas was elected vice president and has been connected with the bank since its organization.
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First Nationall Bank
Mayer Gibson
John Meyer
G. A. Baas
Baas
Friends Unite at City Hall for Play and Charity Night
City Hall hosts a drama titled Somewhere in France next Tuesday evening. Proceeds support the Red Cross and Schultz's offers reserved seating for attendees.
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City Hall
France
Red Cross
Schultz’s
City Council approves printing committee and grants hall use
City Council met in regular session with all members present. A resolution authorized the Mayor to appoint a three member committee to supervise printing and advertising. The Cleeta Club was granted City Hall use free on February 12 for a Red Cross benefit play. Albert Zierer and J J Macke were nominated for the school board to fill the unexpired term. Macke received two votes and Zierer three, declaring Zierer elected. Meeting adjourned subject to the Mayor’s call.
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Montay
Cleeta Club
Red Cross
Albert Zierer
J. J. Macke
John Meyer
Macke
Zierer
Ripley County Plans All Day War Conference
Ripley County calls a county war conference for February 13 1918 to unite citizens in war effort. Schools close for the day clergy Red Cross volunteers Y M C A workers and Four Minute Men are urged to attend with a full program of meetings and talks across court room church and theatre venues.
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Ripley County
Red Cross
Protection Committee
Versailles
Ripley
Berin
Court Room
M. Ki
Supt Chas. R. Hertenstein
Red Cross Workers
Austin Theatre
Clarence Andres
J. Francis Lochard
County Council of Defense
Grand Jury
A. H. Beer
Recorder's Office
J. H. Bergdoll
Federal Food Ad min Indiana imposes flour rationing plan
A 1918 telegram from Mr. Barnard and J H Bergdoll orders Indiana flour dealers to limit sale to one sack per family and to accompany each sack with an approved substitute such as barley, corn meal, oats, or rice. Records must be kept listing date purchaser and substitute. Millers barred from exchanges without a substitute and from selling more than 24 1/2 pounds of wheat flour in exchange.
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Barnard
Indiana
Hoover
Federal Food Admi
J. H. Bergdoll
Ripley Co. P. S
A Considerate Thief Steals and Returns Tiny Cash
Last Thursday a burglar unlocked the rear door of A U Faristerd Co store and rifled the cash drawer. The register showed a $25 short but the thief left about $10 in small change behind. The act spared the owner embarrassment and was praised as a considerate gesture.
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A. UL. Faristerd. Co
New School Board Member Elected to Fill Term
At Monday's City Council meeting Albert Zierer was chosen to fill the unexpired term of John Meyer on the City School Board. The council believes Zierer is highly qualified and will serve well in the position.
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Albert Zierer
John Meyer
Zierer
Benefit of Red Cross Concert at St Clair Hall
The Eureka Band plans a Friday evening concert at St Clair's Hall on February 22 to raise funds for the Red Cross. Tickets cost 25 cents general admission and 35 cents for reserved seats, with seats on sale at Schultz's. Also notes a funeral in Seymour for George Wonning, eldest son of Henry Wonning, with ties to the local family.
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Eureka
St. Clair’s Hall
Red Cross
Schultz’s
Herman Wonning
Fred Wonning
Herman Zeits
Elmer Klostermeyer
Seymour
George Wonning
Henry Wonning
Vincennes
William Wessel
OATS! Raise Your Stock with Superior Feed
Local advertising notes oats as a better feed than corn. Promoter Wilber Schrader invites inquiries by phone at 13 to boost livestock rations.
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Wilber Schrader
Local taxes payable at Batesville Bank
Stated taxes can be paid at Batesville Bank with no charges. Lawrenceburg resident H M Pettitt attended the funeral of long time friend George Unnewchr in Batesville. Employment ad seeks girls for sewing room at Batesville Casket Co.
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Batesville Bank
H.M. Pettitt
Lawrenceburg
George Unnewchr
Batesville Casket Co
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Elysian
Earth
Christ
George Unnewehr
Mr. Annewehr
Germany
America
Annewehr
Big Four
Union Furniture Co
L. P. of A
Gustav Adolph Lodge No. 7
John Clausen
I. P. of A
William
Charles
Decatur
Edward
Hammond
Charles Wesler
Clara Annewehr
City
Wm. Andree
Cincinnnati
Cora Hopper
Salem
Public
Lillian Korte
Newpoint
Adolph Siebert
NEW Bank
Thor
H. J. Walsman
E. L. Shoemaker
Masa
Emma Creath
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