Letter From Philippines Missionaries Describes Voyage
A letter from Rev. Harry F. Zierer, mailed Nov 14 1919 from Langayen P I, recounts a voyage to the Philippines and overland travel, with vivid notes on U S. sites, natural wonders from Illinois to Colorado, and impressions of Utah and Salt Lake City, praising Mormon city planning and social structure as part of a broader world travel appeal.
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Henry J. Walsman
Harry F. Zierer
Philippines
Walsman
Langayen
P. L
U.S. A
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Salida
Pocatella
Salt Lake City
Portland
Seattle
Vancouver
Central States
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Royal George
Grand Canon
Soda Springs
Utah
Brigham Young
Junction
Temple
Tabernacle
Married in South Emma Oehlman Weds Alfred Becker in Columbus
Miss Emma Oehlman and Alfred C. Becker married November 26 at a leading Columbus Georgia church. The bride, daughter of John Oehlman, is from the city. the groom from Covington Kentucky has since settled in Juliet Georgia to grow cotton. The couple will reside in the South after furnishing a home in Juliet.
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Emma Oehlman
Alfred C. Becker
Columbus
Georgia
John Oehlman
Mr. Becker
Miss Oehlman
Cincinnati
Covington
Becker
South
Juliet
Furlough Visit From Camp Grant Soldiers
Sergeant Mike Vonderheide and Sergeant Carl Doland of Battery S 3rd Field Artillery at Camp Grant stayed a week with Mike’s family, hunting small game and sharing stories. Mike plans to return home for a longer stay next May when his enlistment ends, while Doland marks seven years in the service and recalls adventures along the Mexican border.
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Mike Vonderheide
Carl Doland
Battery S
3Rd Field Artillery
Camp Grant
Mike
Quinin Vonderheide
Sergt. Doland
Uncle Sam
Change in School Policy at Parochial School
Announcement that with the new year the parochial school becomes a free school and the names of the officers who will form the school board under the new plan.
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St. Louis
Christmas entertainments draw good crowds across churches
Christmas entertainments by several churches drew well attended audiences who enjoyed festive programs in keeping with the season.
Adams Township Farmers Meet at Spades Schoolhouse
A meeting of the Adams Township Farmers Association is scheduled at Spades schoolhouse on Saturday January 10 at 2:00 PM. Chairman Henry Kroenke presides.
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Adams Tp. Farmers’ Association
Spades Scholhouse
Henry Kroenke
Family Reunion Marks Christmas Homecoming For Thiel Family
A Christmas gathering at George Thiel’s home celebrated the home-coming of son George from World War overseas service. Family members from Cleveland, Rushville, and Indianapolis joined Thiel and relatives, with four generations photographed together. The day blended joy with gratitude, recalling past years and hoping for many future reunions.
Eden Bedunneh and Osie Eden Unite in Milan Matrimony
Thomas Bedunnah of Milan wed Miss Osie Eden of Osgood in a Wednesday ceremony. The groom, formerly from Batesville, is well known locally and has many friends here. Tribune Ads. Make Money Grow.
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Thomas Bedunnah
Milan
Osie Eden
Osgood
Batesville
Tribune
Free Rhode Island Red cockerel and hens offered at Laughery Institute
F M Morris resident F X Weisenbach donates a $12 to $15 pen of Rhode Island Reds to the Laughery Township Farmers Institute at City Hall next Saturday. Attendees over fourteen receive a ticket. a numbered slip drawn from a box will name the winner. Tickets issued at both sessions to boost attendance.
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F. X. Weisenbach
Morris
Laughery Township
Rhode Island Reds
Double Wedding Unites Jeffries and Wagner Families at Versailles
Miss Lola Jeffries daughter of Charles Jeffries and Miss Florence Wagner sister of the groom were united in marriage to James Wagner and Ernest Johnson respectively in a Versailles ceremony conducted by Rev. Jewell. The couples returned to Connersville after a reception and wedding supper and plan to reside in Connersville, with Johnson and his bride visiting Laurel briefly before settling.
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Lola Jeffries
Charles Jeffries
James Wagner
Versailles
Rev. Jewell
Florence Wagner
Ernest Johnson
Laurel
Ind
Mr. Johnson
Connersville
Unnewehr anderson announce marriage in Davenport
Announcement from here announces the marriage of Miss Clara E. Unnewehr to Dr. M A Anderson on December 20 in Davenport Town. Miss Clara, a musician and local resident, prepared for a chiropractor career in Davenport while her family and friends extend best wishes for the couple.
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Clara E. Unnewehr
George Unnnewehr
M. A. Anderson
Wyoming
Davenport
Clara
Our
Dr. Anderson
Largest shipment of raw furs sent from Batesville
N. E. Gregory of Batesville shipped the largest fur shipment ever sent from the city. Valued at $5,000, the shipment was billed to a firm in London. Gregory is noted as the largest fur dealer in Southern Indiana, buying from dealers across Indiana and other states. He invites trappers and fur dealers to consign to him as a square, fair dealer who sorts furs properly.
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N. E. Gregory
Our City
Batesville
London
England
Gregory
Indiana
Red Cross Nurse Bertha Greeman Rebounds for Christmas
Friends report Miss Bertha Greeman has recovered from typhoid fever and a nervous breakdown enough to join her family for Christmas dinner marking a return to normal activities after a long illness.
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Bertha Greeman
Good gasoline supply promise from Foerster firm
Advertisement from A. C. Foerster & Co states a past shortage of good gasoline due to high demand and announces new full supply. Drums sell at 28 cents per gallon, smaller amounts at 30 cents per gallon.
Church News In Brief Preaching and Sunday School Times
Napoleon Sunday School at 9 30 preaching 10 30 Salem 2 00 Sunday School and 3 00 preaching Wesley Chapel 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 class 1 30 Kings Heralds 1 30 6 45 Epworth League 7 80 preaching no midweek prayer meeting Missionary Society Friday with Mrs Meade Batesville circuit quarterly conference at Wesley Chapel Monday 10 00 a m voted pastor raise and move to Napoleon due to housing shortage revival planned at Middle Branch New Year Eve and January 19 Rev E R Lewis from Indianapolis to Napoleon Bethany Christmas program raised 55 for European sufferers Watch Night at Henry Bauman home D P HELTZEL pastor.
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Napoleon
Salem
Wesley Chapel
King’s Heralds
Epworth League
Misionary Society
Whitsitt
Batesville
Bethany
Hood
Brotherhood of Man
Henry Bauman
D. P. Heltzel
New Year Services and Church Elections in St Louis
St Louis church outlines New Year services with Mass times and Vespers. It lists 1920 trustees Roman Meyer William Heitz Lawrence Lambert and ushers George Wintz Raymond Ollier Edmund Johnson. School to open January 1920 with plan for a free school and new School Board members Frank Thiel Anthony Romweber Alois Roell Mrs Mike Benz Sr Mrs Bertha Lindenmaier.
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Roman Meyer
William Heitz
Lawrence Lambert
George Wintz
Raymond Ollier
Edmund Johnson
Frank Thiel
Anthony Romweber
Alois Roell
Mike Benz
Bertha Lindenmaier
Make 1920 A Year With and For God At First M E Church
Sermon note from First M E Church invites thoughtful living into 1920. Pastor L A Schreiber presses themes of life’s uncertainty and spiritual commitment with a call to morning worship at 10 40 and Epworth League at 6 45.
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Epworth League
L. A. Schreiber
St Johns Church New Year Services and Meeting
St John s Church announces an English service at 10 15 a m on New Year s Day followed by a German service at 10 a m An annual congregation meeting is set for January 1 1920 at 1 30 p m The world wide week of prayer runs January 4 to 11 1920 with daily praise and prayer times urged by Pastor C Held The note emphasizes the privilege of carrying everything to God in prayer.
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Batesville Lodge No
Mason
John Graves
Batesville
Lodge F, & A. M
Grand Lodge
C. Held
Cholera Among Hogs Prompts Disposal Rules
Local farmers seek safe disposal methods for hog carcasses due to cholera. Indiana farm groups consult State Veterinarian Dr. Northrup who requires sealed water tight tanks and a license to transport carcasses to a fertilizer factory. Interested parties should write to the State Veterinarian at the State House in Indianapolis for details.
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Ripley
Northrup
State House
Indianapolis
Ind
Dolls Awarded To Batesville’s Future Society Leaders
Ten young Batesville girls won dolls in a Christmas contest run by Blank Pharmacy. Votes tied to purchases determined winners as ballot boxes opened. recipients in order were Hertha May Wilhelm, Miriam Cook, Leona Ollier, Luella Schrader, Leona Kellerman, Mary May Hoing, Rose Eine, Bernice Dickey, Romuda Wintz and Marjorie Kramer.
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Batesville
Blank Pharmacy
Hertha May Wilhelm
Miriam Cook
Leona Ollier
Luella Schrader
Leona Kellerman
Mary May Hoing
Rose Eine
Bernice Dickey
Romuda Wintz
Marjorie Kramer
Arthur Schein Here Home on Christmas Furlough
Sergeant Arthur Schein of Fort Sherman Idaho returned home for Christmas Day to spend time with his parents Charles Schein and wife. He will be on furlough until Friday after more than three years in service including months overseas. This is his first furlough home in over two years and friends note his health and spirits are good.
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Thiel
Raizar Thiel
George
Clarence
Arthur Schein
Fort Sheridan
Charles Schein
Arthur
Dancing School to Open After New Year in City
James Withers who has hosted dances here for months plans a dancing school after New Year with focus on children. Lessons priced at 50 cents for all students.
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James Withers
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Memoriam
ADAMS
George Thiel
Cleveland
Ohio
Guy Newman
Gladys
Rushville
Oscar Killion
Newman
Eden
Bedunnah
Unnewehr-Anderson
RED Cross
A. C. Foerster & Co
Church News
Bethany Lutheran Church
ST Louis Church
ST. Mark’s Church
Jesus
Luther League
Ladies’ Aid Society
Eve Ber
J. Barthelma
M. E. Church
ST. John’s Church
Dancing
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