Sunman Area Residents Share Weekend Visits and News
Sunman area residents report visiting relatives across Guilford Madisonville and Cincinnati while others attend weddings and funerals. Notables include Alma Wetzler returning from California and Hazel Leigh of Somerset marriage to Leo Ward. Scrutiny of local farms notes a hog scalding accident injuring Walter Osborn and an eight year old sustaining a finger loss. The mix of guests, business trips, and property transactions reflects everyday small town life.
Adams Church Community Visits and Social Calls
Nicholas Wissel and wife were business callers at Batesville Wednesday. Miss Alice Drees left for Indianapolis Tuesday for employment. Mr. and Mrs. John Prakel and children and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Selker and family spent Friday evening with Lewis Timke and family. Henry Vogel visited John Prakel who is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drockelman and family spent Sunday with Louis Timke and family. Nicholas Wissel and wife and Mrs. John Schutte spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Drockelman Sr. Misses Selma and Anna Heeseman spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook and family. Miss Ida Wissel spent Sunday evening with Misses Selma and Anna Heeseman. Elmer Bernhard spent Sunday with the Bergman boys. Mrs. Schnitker and son Carl spent Sunday with Fred Selke and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Wissel
Batesville
John Prakel
Fred Selker
Lewis Timke
Henry Vogel
Fred Drockelman
Louis Timke
John Schutte
William Drockelman
Selma
Anna Heeseman
Holbrook
Ida Wissel
Anna ‘Heeseman
Elmer Bernhard
Abplanalp Family Social Schedule and Local Notices
Jacob and Lizzie Abplanalp hosted relatives including Fred and family for Myrtle Abplanalp’s sixteenth birthday. Henry Zins visited Sunman, and Mr Jenner with his daughter called on Charles Abplanalp’s family. Hutson plans to rent the Mrs Roberts farm near Penntown. Fred Abplanalp delivered a 720 pound hog to Sunman. Several couples shared Friday evening with George P Huber and family. Walter Huber looked for work in Liberty last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Lizzie
Fred
Myrtle
Henry Zins
Sunman
Mr. Jenner
Spades
Charles
Mr. Hutson
Penntown
Lizzie Abplanalp
Frank Rosfeld
George Borgerding
George P. Huber
Walter Huber
Liberty
Anne
Weisburg and Greensburg Residents Share Weekend Visits
Neighborhood notes show many residents visiting Cincinnati and Greensburg for business and family reasons. A infant death in Greensburg prompts a funeral at St John’s Church with Rev Theo Proehle leading services and a large community tribute.
Sharp's Corner social notes from Brookville and nearby
Calvin Hutson returns from Brookville to help his father. Fred Shane and family visit Mrs. Shane's sister Mrs Ed Pohlar and husband. Hayes Osborn calls at Cassius Osborn Saturday. Harry Huber calls at Henry Spreckleson's Monday. Ed Pohlar calls at Conner Hutson Wednesday. Mrs C Hutson and daughter Anna call at Sunman Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Hutson
Brookville
Fred Shane
Mrs. Shane
Ed Pohlar
Hayes Osborn
Cassius Osborn
Harry Huber
Henry Spreckleson
Conner Hutson
Mrs. C. Hutson
Anna
Sunman
Praise of Books Quote by Starr King
A short quotation extols books as the crowning privilege of modern civilization and honors a love of books and music. It invites gratitude for being born in the era of books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr King
Local Social and Visit Notes From Batesville Area
Morris wife and children visit Batesville. G Gutzwiller and others call on locals. Young Luella and Bernice Schulte celebrate birthdays with friends. George Robbins family, Edna and Roseda Haskamp visit Oldenburg. lengthy list of callers and visits across Batesville, Greensburg, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and nearby towns.
Local Notes From Along R R No 4
Farmers deliver stock to Mike Benz of Batesville on Tuesday while others attend family and community events. George Gartenman attends cousin Harry Gartenman’s funeral at Stumpke's Corner. Vernon Grossman and family visit Fred Selke and family. Dr. Gibson called for Henry Bauman. Henry Zimmerman visits his uncle Henry Mang. Edward Motz stays with George Meister to help with firewood. John Praker improves slowly under Dr. Gibson. Albert Schrader and son Alfred return from Cincinnati after visiting Mrs. Charles Baetke. Queen City ladies busy gardening. query on growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Benz
Batesville
George Gartenman
Harry Gartenman
Stumpke’s Corner
Vernon Grossman
St. Pius
Fred Selke
Dr. Gibson
Henry Bauman
Bauman
Henry Zimmerman
Indianapolis
Charles Baetke
Schrader
Queen City
Local Calls and Visits Reported in Batesville Area
Arthur Wittkamper and wife were callers at Batesville. Mrs Louise Brumpter returned home after weeks in Cincinnati. Edwin Abeggien and wife visited John Mosmeier and family. Mrs Casper Bartling and Mrs William Meyer visited relatives in Cincinnati. Jim Hamilton was a caller at Versailles. Everett Huber and wife visited John Barthing and family. Ray Jones of Cincinnati came home. Mrs Henry Price and daughter Thelma spent time with Casper Bartling and family. Al Meyer and family called on Mrs C Kaster of Spades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wittkamper
Batesville
Louise Brumpter
Cincinnati
Edwin Abeggien
John Mosmei
Casper Bartling
William Meyer
Jim Hamilton
Versailles
Everett Huber
John Barthing
Ray Jones
Henry Price
Thelma
al Meyer
C. Kaster
Spades
To Write Well By Ben Jonson On Style And Practice
A reflection on writing well outlining three essentials reading the best authors observing the best speakers and much practice. It urges careful planning of matter and manner, choosing words, weighing their weight, and ordering both to create a comely composition through diligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Jonson
Rank Shown by High Heels in Venice History
The introduction of decorated high heels in Venice signified social rank as their height marked the status of both wearers and their opponents in fashion and social display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Wax floor care tip for removing patsy marks and applying wax
Instructions advise removing a stain or mark on a waxed floor with minimal rubbing using alcohol. Then apply wax in a thin even coat with a soft cloth for a smooth finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marina Patsy
Fault Finder Loses Out in Weather Protest
A weather critic named Uncle Abanys fades from public ire as a cause he could influence remains unacted upon. The adage that a chronic complainer may find no real motive to act rings through this brief note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Abanys
Sanman School Notes Highlight Classroom Activities
The second lecture drew a large audience and students await the next date. Teachers note Latin verbs and math records, with report cards issued and some grades highlighted. Washington and Lincoln birthdays were observed, sixth grade literature studies Aeneas, eighth grade geography covers Australia, and airship fishing on the Pacific coast gains attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mildred Behlmer
Washington
Lincoln
Not Always on Time and Pride Before Fall
A reflective note citing the adage about pride preceding a downfall. The excerpt contrasts patient expectation with impending catastrophe, referencing dismissive attitudes toward delay and the consequences of overconfidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Big Four Time Table Minutes of Train Schedule
Irregular readable OCR shows a timetable with West Bound and numbers like No. 34.5 36 15 27 and times from 4:55 p m to 9:45 p m. The fragment seems to be a rail schedule page listing train numbers and departure times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cece Eeees
West Bound
Vevecesee Ss
Ccc Ce Eee Neces
Social notes from the Game Center region
Spades Miss Ethel Bultman of Game Center spent a few days last week with Erma Fishmer. William Golden and wife, George Wiesehan and Frank Fishmer and family attended the surprise on Mrs. Louis Minneman Saturday evening. Edwin Henry of Batesville visited Sunday with Leo Byer and family. Mrs. William Wuest and child returned to Indianapolis Sunday evening after attending the funeral of her father Nicholas Easter. Charles Fritsch and wife and son of Batesville spent Sunday with A. Gindling and family. William Robinson and friend spent Sunday evening with Frank Fishmer Mike Kaster returned to Cincinnati Monday evening after attending the funeral of his father Nicholas Kaster. Q. M. Ertel and family spent Sunday with relatives at Elisburg. Miss Ruby Sieg was a business caller at Batesville Sunday. Anthony Riehle and daughter were passengers for Batesville Sunday evening. Keep quiet and you will not be disturbed by customers. Advertise in the Tribune and they will keep you busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ward
Guilford
Watsie Bruner
Liberty
Alma Wetzler
California
John Schwenderman
Madison‘ville
Alice Vetters
Indianapolis
C. Neufarth
Noble Robbins
Frank Lang
Alma . Lang
Walter Bruns
Cincinnati
C. Holwadel
Lou Morrow
Arthur Smith
Greensburg
Mary Rittner
Martin Feller
John Bierkman
Osgood
Anthony Neufarth
Maurice Newforth
Connersville
Esial Nieman
James Connelly
Milan
Madisonville
Walter Osborn
Walter Bigney
Maurice Neufarth
Sebastian
Agnes Caster
Wassius Osborn
Vevay
Muncie
Harvey Roepke
Mary Hunxeke
Harry Bithorn
Henry Scholl
Hazel Fassold
Sunman
John Klump
Emma Wiesehan
Lawrenceburg
Edgar Holzbacher
George Brandt
Norma Scholl
Harris Hill
Leonard Hill
Greenfield
Our Town
Lee Shaffer
Julius Hill
Henry Scholl Sr
William Hill
Mike Hohman
Jackson Township
Rachel Halvendeter
Weisburg
Irvin Windhorst
Little Vivian
A. Smith
Chas
F. Hill
Ind
Bruns and
Hashagen
St. John’s Church
Theo. Proehle
Vivian
Anthony Voegele
Batesville
George Gutzwiller
Bonner
Ben Schene
Hugo Doll
Luella
Bernice Schulte
Bernice
Paul Bishop
Generose Riehle
Eunice Puccini
Albertina
Monica Wuesterfeld
Esther Haskamp
Alois Bishop
Violet Puccini
Leona Riehle
Bobby Bishop
Elwood Puccini
Mary Louise Bishop
Dionysia Riehle
George Robbins
Lou Robbins
James
Clarence Robbins
Ben Grunkemeyer
Stock
Edna
Roseda Haskamp
Oldenburg
Charles Staub
John Amberger
Henry Haskamp
St. Maurice
Anthony Haskamp
Anna Hamer
Mayme Ruess
William Reuss
Ethel Bultman
Game Center
Erma Fishmer
William Golden
George Wiesehan
Frank Fishmer
Louis Minneman
Edwin Henry
Leo Byer
William Wuest
Nicholas Easter
Charles Fritsch
A. Gindling
William Robinson
Mike Kaster
Nicholas Kaster
Q. M. Ertel
Elisburg
Ruby Sieg
Anthony Riehle
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Estal G. Bielby
Gus Brunner
Aurora
Adams Church
Pipe Creek
Sharp’s Corner
Tae Mae
Morris
R. R. No
Sanman
Shortie
Pacific Coast
The
Tribune
Real Building Service
William A. Gutzwiller
General
Batesville Bank Building
Califo
John H. Wilker & Co
Georgette Crepe
Crepe de Chine
Crepe Meteor Silk Poplins
Pettibockers
Kramer
Hone
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