New Years Eve Color-Process Tale Sparks Batesville Fracas
Frank Selke and Rolla Cook visited Batesville for observations on New Year’s Eve. A scuffle broke out with Batesville youths who painted them, leading to a running clash through Main Street and Boehringer avenues. Authorities debate stopping such disorder while noting municipal finances and the mayor pro tem presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Selke
Rolla Cook
Batesville
Cook
Mollane
Selke
Main Street
Main
Boehbringer
Boehringer
John Nickel
Cincinnati
Western
Robinson-Beer wedding at Sunman residence
A New Year’s Day ceremony at Mrs. Kate Beer’s home in Sunman united Miss Theresa Beer and Rolla Robinson Jr. The couple, attended by Dora Beer and Wm Robinson, will reside on the groom’s Clinton area farm. Reverend Fair officiated. a wedding dinner followed for many friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Beer
Sunman
Theresa
Rolla Robinson, Jr
Clinton
Rev. Fair
Dora Beer
Wm. Robinson
Mrs. Robinson
Seven Seek Oldenburg Postmaster Job After Civil Service Exam
Seven applicants sat the Civil Service exam for Oldenburg postmaster at the high school. Present postmaster Schreiner will resign and the new appointee will be chosen from the group: George Munchel, Wm Hoelker, Harry S. Burdick, Harry Baumer, George Hottel Jr., Mrs. Matilda Scheper, and Miss Linda Peine.
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Oldenburg
Schreiner
Department
Washington
George Munchel
Wm. Hoelker
Harry S. Burdick
Harry Baumer
George Hottel, Jr
Matilda Scheper
Linda Peine
For Sale 100 Buggy Wheel Sets in Oldenburg Indiana
100 sets of good buggy wheels offered for sale from four dollars to seventy dollars per set. Seller: Paul A. Munchel of Oldenburg Indiana. Also seeking cabinet makers at Batesville Furniture Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Munchel
Tat Oldenburg
Ind
Batesville Furniture Co
Batesville Proclamation Highlights 1903 City Progress
The mayor reviews a year of factory growth street work and sanitation in Batesville Indiana. He notes completed sidewalks and planned curb work on Boehringer and Columbus avenues plus new trees and public park access. The treasury holds 4661.07 and the tax rate is set at 1.32 for 1903.
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Common Council
Batesville
George
Walnut
Boehringer Street
Beech Grove Avenue
Alvina Street
Renry Street
Mulberry Street
Columbus Avenue
Lesasan Unies
Treasury
Avery
Breaks Leg While Preparing Firewood
Dr. Gibson attended William Meyer in town Saturday after Meyer crushed his left leg while trimming a large tree for firewood. Meyer lifted a heavy end tied to a team. a swing against a stump broke the tree free, recoiled, and struck his leg, breaking both bones six inches above the ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Meyer
Install Officers for Batesville Lodge No 668 Masons
Batesville Lodge No 668 T and A M installed officers on Friday night January 3 1913 with H E Stowe as master Monroe Greeman senior warden Ed Frenzelmeyer junior warden W H Schwier treasurer John Schwartz secretary John Behlmer senior deacon Fred Siebert junior deacon William G Greeman tyier H H Krome John D Bartlow stewards The lodge is in good shape and growing A lunch followed the installation and a social meeting was held with strong interest from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Lodge
H. E. Stowe
Monroe Greeman
Ed Frenzelmeyer
W. H. Schwier
John Schwartz
John Behlmer
Fred Siebert
William G. Greeman
H. H. Krome
John D. Bartlow
New cafe owner in Cincinnati area takes over longtime site
George Steinwart, a Ripley County native and former longtime employee of the late Mrs. John Dittus, buys the southeast corner cafe at Third and Central Ave in Cincinnati. The Dittus shop has long been a popular meeting place for local residents and Steinwart’s friends celebrate the acquisition. Also notes visits by Henry Bauman and family and Ed Ambrecht group to Spades New Year morning. mention of Morria Mill bran stock.
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Third and
Central Ave
Cincinnati
Ripley County
George Steinwart
John Dittus
Dittus
Steinwart
George
Henry Bauman
Fred Bauman
Ed Ambrecht
Efficient Services Recognized for Local Camp R N A Work
George L. Kessena received a special distinction from the Supreme Recorder of the Royal Neighbors of America for exemplary service as local camp No. 6578 recorder during the past year. A certificate of honor with the order seal was sent as a testament to faithful and efficient work, unexpectedly praised by the recipient. Callon Miss Sophia Thielking for dressmaking services at Wu. A. Bruce's residence near the High School Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Kessena
Supreme Recorder
Royal Neighbors of
America
Kessens
Callon
Miss Sophia Thielking
Wu. A. Bruce
Notice to pay taxes at Batesville Bank
A public notice states taxes are payable at Batesville Bank. The text directs taxpayers to use the local banking facility for tax payments. Further details or deadlines are not provided in the readable fragment.
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Batesville Bank
Church Officers School Inklings In Local Listings
The official board of denominations in the vicinity for the ensuing year lists officers for St Marks St Johns St Pauls St Louis Bethany and related roles including trustees deacons stewards Sunday school superintendents and organists names include Henry Brockman Fred Dickman John Schmocker George L Kessens August Behlmer Wm Kammeyer Edward Ambrecht Emma Wissman William Westerman Hermann Borsemeier August Becker Charles Zweige William L Krieger Louis Huber John Nordich Fred Hackman Monroe Greeman John Wilker Henry Greeman Chas Wesler Amos Wesser Ida Wissman Hermann Wonning Fred Mestermaker John Beck Henry Wachsman Rev The Lutherans and local church officials are listed with various positions and names for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Marks
Henry Brockman
Fred Dickman
John Schmocker
George L. Kessens
August Behlmer
Wm. Kammeyer
Edward Ambrecht
Emma Wissman
ST. Johns
William Westerman
Hermann Borsemeier
Herman Thie
August Becker
Charles Zweige
Wm. L. Krieger
Louis Hub
W. J.schultz
Wm. Geisen
Chas. Wesler
Amos Wesser
Epworth League
Ida Wissman
ST. Louis
John Gauck
John Meyer
Lawrence Lambert
Anthony Romweber
Michael Meister
Anthony Lindenmeyer
Local Undertaking Firm Formed In City
Weigel and Burst purchase the Tekulve undertaking business and will operate as Weigel & Burst with a licensed embalmer ready to serve calls. In other news Philip Trautmann of Suhman died in Cincinnati hospital from cancer of the hip bone. Remains to be shipped to Sunman for interment. Oysters advertised daily at Wm. Krenzman bakery. School resumes Dec 30 with most students present. terms study Caesar, Shakespeare, The Lady of the Lake, The Ancient Mariner, and algebra, with teachers proposing a Shakespeare study club and civics attendance at Indiana Legislature meetings.
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Wo. Weigel
Joe Burst
Chas. W. Tekulve
Weigel & Burst
Weigel
Tekulve
Dusp
Cincinnati
Philip Trautmman
Suhman
Sunman
Caesar
Coopers
Mohicans
Routt
David Copperfield
Indiana
Indianapolis
Shakeseare
Batesville
In Memory of Our Beloved Mother Mrs Eliaa Meyer
The obituary laments the death of Mrs Eliaa Meyer in January 1617 and mourns a mother deeply loved by her children. It speaks of sorrow, faith, and hope for a joyful day beyond, with a note of family reverence and a pledge of remembrance. It also mentions a Bethany congregation social gathering at the home of Wm Beblmer and wife on Thursday evening inviting attendance.
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Eliaa Meyer
Thatcher
Newt
Bethany
Wm. Beblmer
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Chas
J. Doll
Treas
Board of Finance
Bateaville Bank and Canal Bank
Lee
John H. Wilker & CO
George M. Hillenbrand
Morria
Church Officers School
Church Council
Herman Wonning
Fred Mestermaker
John Beck
Henry Wachsman
Win
Miss Nist
Miss Frieda
The
Luthers
98S
OL. Wonnide Ent
BE. M
A. Monroe
Gale Moore
GH. J. Man
New Undertaking Firm
Wm. Krenzman
A. P.G
Meyer’s
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