Church officers elected at several city congregations
St Mark's elected Christ Pohlman Johan Behlmer and Wm Wessel as trustees with four holdovers John Schmocker Henry Brockman George Kessens and F W Dieckman Emma Wismano became organist forest Kessens organ attendant Wo Kammeier janitor membership rose by 20. St Paul elected Herman Plautz pastor for 14th term trustees William Clostermeyer Louis Goyert John Wismann Gotlieb Bauer and Laura Weber with Philip Weber on school board Christ Steuri sexton. St John's Huntersville named trustees Gus Norwold By Dallman Wm Brune holdovers Hermano Thic Henry C Meyer Herman Bornemer William Westerman. Al Turner Wm Foerster Sunday school trustees Dora Fisher organist A Foerster janitor Harry Borchelt sexton. German M E reorganized with Rev Wiegand pastor superintendent Sunday school Wm Giesen vice superintendent Theodore Schultz secretary Omer Eichacker treasurer John Wilker librarian Donald Eichacker assistant librarian Wilber Schwier organist Norma Wilker assistant organist Mrs Wesy Schultz. Bethany elected Arthur E Gringle pastor Herman Wonning Henry Wachsmare Thomas Patterson Wm Behlmer John Beck Henry Bauman councillors May Meyer organist Mrs Kramer Walter Meyer ua hers.
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ST. Mark's Church
St. Mark’s
Christ Pohlman
Johan Behlmer
Wm. Wessel
John Schmocker
Henry Brockman
George, Kessens
F. W. Dieckman
Emma Wismano
Forest Kessens
Wo. Kammeyer
ST. John's EV
Luth
St. John’s
Huntersville
Gus Norwold
By. Dallman
Wm. Brune
Hermano Thic
Henry C. Meyer
Herman Bornemeyer
William* Westerman
al Turner
Wm. Foerster
Dora Fisher
A. , Foerster
Harry Borchelt
Sexton
Bethany Church
Bethany
Arthur E. Gringle
Herman Wonning
Henry Wachsmare
Thomas Patterson
Wm. Behlmer
John Beck
Henry Bauman
May Meyer
Mrs. Kramer
Walter Meyer
Hardware Merchant II Stricken by Lumbago
John Meyer, a hardware merchant, suffered a severe lumbago attack last Tuesday while in his home. He collapsed, his daughter and brother responded, Dr Gibson administered stimulants, and it took hours before he could rise. He remained immobile until Thursday evening, when several men moved him to bed. He is improving but will stay recuperating away from work.
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John Meyer
Prank
Gibson
Mr. Meyer
Aged Man Wm Brune Sr Dies After Long Illness
Wm Brune Sr aged nearly 78 died Thursday January 1 after a three year illness. His funeral was held Saturday in Greensburg attended by Way Brune wife daughters Mildred and Lillie and Albert Bultmann Sr. He had lived near Milhoneen and Greenburg, retired twenty years ago to Greensburg. He leaves eight children and many relatives. Nearby notice notes reduced prices forPicture and frames sale by J W Henry in Batesville.
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Way Brune
Mildred
Lillie
Albert Bultmann
Greensburg
Mr. Brune
Wm. Brune
Milhoneen
Bone
Greenaburg
Batesville Mayor Transition and Legacy Highlight
The article notes the change from Geo. M. Hillenbrand to Dr. C. W. Gibson as Batesville mayor. It praises Hillenbrand’s four year record, outlines completed projects, and documents the ceremonial swearing in and council harmony reflecting a nonpartisan transition.
EX MAYOR GIBSON ADDRESSES CITY COUNCIL AND MEETS
The outgoing mayoral address praises efforts to modernize city finances and urges widening Parks avenue. Dr. Gibson lauds the new mayor’s impartiality, vows enforcement against public morality violations, and notes forthcoming cooperation with the council. The newly elected officials organized committees and approved appointments.
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Parks Avenue
Gibson
Hullenbrands
Council Chamber
Gibaon
Can
Subscribers Express Gratitude for Prompt Payments in 1914
The Tri Tribune thanks subscribers who paid their accounts and notes a few unsettled balances. The message praises prompt payment as a sign of prosperity and satisfaction with the newspaper. Names a series of property transactions in Ripley County and surrounding areas, listing buyers, sellers, and acreages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Tribune
Recital by Miss May Meyer Delights City Guests
Miss May Meyer, a piano teacher, demonstrated her teaching prowess with a home recital last Tuesday. The event filled two large rooms with invited guests and pupils, featuring solos duets and trios from performers of varied ages.
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May Meyer
Batesville Concert and Dance Orchestra Formed
A new Batesville based orchestra titled Batesville Concert and Dance Orchestra debuts with members Louis Cook William H. St. Clair H L Hotopp Len Miller John Eichacher Mise Eva St. Clair and J G Cook. They perform their first dance at St Clair’s Ball on Saturday evening January 16 offering the latest dance music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Louis Cook
Wm. H.st. Clair
H.L. Hotopp
Len Miller
John Eichacher
Mise
Eva St. Clair
J. G. Cook
St. Clair’n Ball
Kraus Lows Wed In Catholic Ceremony
Frank Lows and Miss Helen Kraus were married at the Catholic Church this morning. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents in Cross Roads before settling in the Chae Meyer property recently occupied by Mrs. Kops. County Attorney M. F. Bobland was re elected by the County Commissioners for one year at three hundred dollars. J W Henry advertises a large selection of pictures and frames for wedding presents and enlarging photos.
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Frank Lows
Helen Kraus
Cross Roads
Tony Kraus
Mayme Ireid
Covington
Joseph Kraus
Meyer
Kops
M. F. Bobtind
Vernables
Bobland
Curleg
J. W. Henry
Farewell Address to City Council by Mayor Hillenbrand
The mayor thanks the City Council for a rising vote of thanks and praises their energetic, diligent service over four years. He commends the clerk treasurer city attorney marshal and health officers for their courtesies and support and wishes the city health happiness and prosperity.
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Hillenbrand
Mayor's Court Docket Under Hillenbrand Term Summary
The Mayor's court recorded seven intoxication cases with three fines paid, two dismissed, two jailed. Four concealed weapon cases—three city, one out of state. Assault and Battery three cases—two city, one out of state. One quarantine violation. Two liquor sales after notice. One boarding moving train. One provoke. One profane language. One game law violation. Two GVity liquor ordinance reattempts noted. Mayor avoided fines on first offense, fining on second and third offenses to deter repeat violations.
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Hillenbrand
Mrs Crowell Dies After Long Illness At 24
Mrs Nellie Crowell wife of Walter Crowell died Thursday January 1 aged 24 years 3 months and 24 days. She leaves a husband a 3 year old son her parents two brothers three sisters and many relatives. She had tubercular trouble yet fought for life until death. Funeral was at St Louis Catholic Church with Weigel and Burst in charge.
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Nellie Crowell
Walter Crowell
Wieters
St. Louis Catholic Church
Weigel
Burst
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Hardware Merchant II
J. W, Henry
Charles W. Gibson
George M. Hillenbrand
Geo. M. Hillenbrand
Chas. W. Gibson
C. W. Gibson
George M. Aldenbrand
H. A. Canfield
Jacob Drescher
Henry Keblimer
William &. Pohlar
Hillenbronn
Columbus Avenue
Franklin County
Amateraville
Second Avenue
Catherine Street
Pearl Street
Beech Grove
Mulberry
Pearl Streets
Adams Township
Walnut Street
Maine Street
Corporation
Indiana
Western Avenue
East Peakl Street
John Wenning
Harry Wernke
A. HK. Wycolf
Henry Clausheide
Frederick Clausheide
Nicholas Geiger
Ed. J. Fruchtricht
Laughery
Lena Prasse
John I. Stahley
Adams
Joseph Kirch
al Rt
F. Shaw
Shelby
George Michel
Adkine
Ranklin
Ripley County
Robert A. Creigunle
Center
Town of
Osgood
Osgood Lodge
Frances I. Galbraith
Wm. A. Kammeyer
Cyrus G. Phillips
A. P. Phillips
Washington
Thos. W. Laws
Clarence Donnell
Franklin BP
Thomas Jeans
Agna M. Hirners
Franklin
New Orchestra
Kraus-Lows
Council
Mayor’s Court Docket
Direp
Cincinnati
Mike Humly
Morris
Saleh
R. S. Reds
Palleta
Jobo Slebert
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