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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
8
A snapshot of local life with mentions of a Madison Saturday dance at St Clair's Halls on Saturday January 31, several residents traveling to Indianapolis and Cincinnati for visits, and Greensburg and Batesville business trips. High School notes cover physics, club meetings, farewell for Jessie Chaplain, a family move to Anderson, and updates on students Atlanta Roberts and Brainard Vawters.
Ora Ray transacted business in Osgood Saturday. Several residents visited kin or attended church, including Andrew Lamb, Erma Fellerman, Albert Butts, John Thielbar, Charles Feller man, George Hunterman with blood poisoning, and others. A Ford touring car, telephone line repairs, and visits by George Gilliand from Cleves are mentioned amid community snapshots. A note on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy highlights its accessibility and effectiveness for croup. The piece closes with a political-leaning remark about printing quality as a platform.
Miss Isabelle Hensel returned home after visiting relatives in Ohio. Gladys McKittrick has the diphtheria. Harvey Volz is home from Cincinnati and feeling fine. Mrs. Mary Voss and son Chris left for Cincinnati. Large crowds saw Mickey at the umpire Theatre. W A Mitchell of Farmland Ind. drills a new well near the Sanitar ium power house. Milan trustees reorganized the town board. Rev E F Sullivan of Louisville filled his appointment. Margaret French left for Greensburg area to visit Catherine. Murray Bruce held a dance at Berner's Hall. Miss Emma Wilson of Indianapolis visited home folks. Mrs E D Tanner sick kept her from work. W A Beer visited Cincinnati. Dever and Laws lumber business passed to F M Kissel taking over A J Dever.
Glinton Muward Garnfibre was in Cincinnati Thursday. Mrs Josie Schuerman and Mrs Anna Eberg called on Mrs Nickles Friday afternoon. Mrs Cora Frier has been visiting at Spades with relatives the past week. Christ Robinson and sons Lee and Harry Will Robinson Harry berg and family spent Friday evening with Mr Smith and family. Mrs Will Schuerman and family spent Sunday with Frank Fischmer and family at Spades. Charles Biddle of Lonely Corner spent Sunday with his mother and brother Harry. The infant son of Charles Hiddie and wife was buried at St Paul Thursday. H A Eberg and family spent Saturday evening with J D Sunman and family. F D Shaner, Edw Barnfibre, wife and son, and Harry Eberg and family spent Wednesday evening with Edward Shaner and family. Miss Margie Shazer of Cincinnati is at home. Jake Garrison and wife spent Sunday afternoon with J D Sunnian and wife.
Andrew Menke and four Minnesota children visit his parents Henry Menke and family. Mrs Mary Schorling hosts at North branch Sun. Ada Meyer hosts Martha Horn. John Ferather visits Laughery Bridge. Johnson Brothers and Flora visit Tom Hartig and wife. Andrew Menke and Charles Menke stay with Henry Showers at Greensburg. Mrs Henry Graue aids at Laughery Bridge for newborn grandson born January 10. Ill Blamed to Rats warns of plague and infectious diseases from rats and fires of unknown origin.
The Sunman Bank in Sunman Indiana reports its financial condition as of December 1 119% with resources totaling 524 610 85 and deposits of 463 465 45. Officers include Huey G Bielby president G Blasphfon vice president J A Bruns cashier Alma Wetzler assistant cashier. The certificate sworn by cashier L A Bruns February sworn before E R Behlmer Stacy Public.
Ripley County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for street grading and macadam in Adams Township. Bids due February 2 1920 at 10 AM and bonds equal to double bid amount required. Work awarded to lowest responsible bidder per plans and specifications on file with County Auditor.
An affidavit of non collusion is required for bids or proposals. The Board may reject any or all bids. Completion time will be agreed after the contract is set by the Board and the successful bidder. Rort G Schulenberg H Gookins J W Simer s, county.
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