Institute Held by Batesville and Laughery Teachers
Teachers from Batesville and Laughery township gathered at the new schoolhouse for an institute. Professor Moulton opened with exercises by Mrs. Wachsman, followed by geography lesson by Miss Ward. Lectures covered English government, medieval educators, and industrial education with several participants.
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Batesville
Laughery Township
Moulton
Wachsman
Whittier
Laswell
Isabel Ward
Shadday
Ward
Flossie Ward
England
Miss Nickel
Charemagne
Alcuin
Schierenbeck
Meyerose
Enjoy Trip to California
Mr and Mrs John Hillenbrand Sr and daughter Mary Mitchell left for a California trip with Mr and Mrs Wm Hillenbrand of Cincinnati. The group traveled by train to Chicago then Rock Island to El Paso and Southern Pacific to Los Angeles. They plan to visit California points of interest and return about March 1.
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John Hillenbrand
Mary Mitchell
California
Wm. Hillenbrand
Cincinnati
Chicago
Rock Island
el Paso
Texas
Los Angeles
Golden State
Fingers Trimmed at Batesville Novelty Co
While working in the freezer at Batesville Novelty Co William Koester badly lacerated the tips of his second and third fingers on his left hand. Dr Gibson dressed the wound and amputation is not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Novelty Co
Wm. Koester
Knights of Pythias District Meeting Set for Feb 20
Notice from Knights of Pythias District No 16 that a district meeting will be held in Batesville on February 20 1909. GALE Moors K of R and C.
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Knights of Pythias
Dist. No. 16
Batesville
Gale Moors, K. of
Land For Sale Near Batesville In Huntersville Area
About 15 acres of land offered for sale located 14 miles west of Batesville city line. Bargain price available immediately. For details call Fred Wessel Jr. in Huntersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saale
Corporation
Batesville
Fred Wessel, Jr
Huntersville
Return of Indiana Hunters from Arkansas Mystery Carrier
A gang of Hoosier hunters returns from Arkansas on January 10 1909 including Joe Freihage Frank Heppner Nick Groshen and Frank Wissel The group transports a heavy trunk whose contents are never revealed sparking speculation about deer bear or other curiosities The tale ends with a promise to reveal the trunk’s secret in time
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Oldenburg
Batesville
Joe Freihage
Frank Heppner
Nick Groshen
Frank Wissel
Bear
Dheer
Arkansas
Meyer firms dissolve. new Meyer Hardware and Meyer Lumber names
Notice states the Meyer Lumber and Hardware Co. dissolves by mutual consent. Hardware operations continue as Meyer Hardware Co. under John Meyer and planning mill business continues as Meyer Lumber Co. under Frank Meyer. All accounts now payable to Meyer Lumber Co. Gratitude extended to friends and customers.
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Meyer Lumber & Hardware Co
Hardeware
John Meyer
Meyer Hardware Co
Frank Meyer
Meyer Lumber Co
Bids Sought for Janitor Work at Woodman Camp Hall
Home Sweet Home Camp No. 3810 M W A invites sealed bids for janitor services for one year from February 1 1909 to February 1 1910. For details contact Fred Brummer. Bids due 7 p.m. January 26 1909. Camp may reject any or all bids. Not required to be a Woodman to bid. Attest Gale Moore Clerk Camp No. 33810.
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Home Sweet Home Camp
Hall
Fred Brummer
Gale Moore
The James Boys Western Drama at St Clair Opera House
The Y M S C presents The James Boys a four act western drama at St Clair opera house on Thursday and Saturday Jan 21 and 23 with a laughable farce after. Admission 15 and 25 cents reserved seats at Blank’s pharmacy. Curtain at 7 45. The Social Club promises first class plays and there is a dance after the performance.
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St. Clair Opera House
Blank’s Pharmacy
Batesville church feud over Rev Gringer portrayed by Greensburg paper
Batesville parishioners defend St Mark's Church and Rev Gringer against a Greensburg New Era slander alleging reform opposition drove him out. The letter dispute centers on motives, local vice, and claims of truth versus defamation, urging investigation and apology.
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Greensburg
Batesville
St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s Lutheran
Arthur HE. Gringer
Gringel
Yellow Journal
Screed
Arthur E. Gringer
Gringer
St. Mark’s Church
Pastor Gringer
St.Mark’s
New Era
Real Estate For Sale In Batesville Indiana
For sale in Batesville Indiana are eleven city lots and two farms. The town parcels include eight Depot street facing lots with an 8 foot cement sidewalk and three south facing lots near the new depot. A 50 by 150 foot lot on West Street fronts a two story brick building. A George Street lot 650 by 150 feet lies one block south of the freight depot. The two farms are an 80 acre property four miles south of Morris with a good house barn wells springs and orchard and 60 cleared acres, and a 120 acre farm two story brick house large barn with 100 acres cleared and timber balance and a stone quarry partly developed near Newpoint and close to New Pennington. Interested buyers may call the Tribune office Batesville Indiana.
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Batesville
Depot Street
Passenger Depot
New Depot
West Street
George Street
Freight Depot
Morris
Newpoint
New Pennington
Tribune Office
Ind
Fast Mail Delivery Narrow Escape On Rural Route
The rural mail wagon No 4 driven by W H Brune escaped injury after his horse spooked at a harness break. The horse dashed along Main Street into the Sherwan House gate but caused no harm. Bystanders freed the wagon and Brune resumed the route, planning to reach home for lunch.
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W. H. Brune
Sherwan House
Brune
Hurt While Blasting Injures Local Man Near Cincinnati
Albert Dirks his wife and child traveled to Cincinnati after a telephone message Friday urging them to visit her father Mr Roche who was seriously hurt by a premature powder blast while blasting rock. Initial injury seemed minor but later blood poisoning developed and endangered his life.
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Albert Dirks
Cincinnati
Mr. Roche
Mr. Rohe
Voice Culture Instructions by Clara E Unnev er
Instructional article detailing proper breathing, tone placement, and voice production following an Italian method, plus piano guidance. Mentions CLARA E UNNEVERR of Batesville Indiana as the contact for terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara E. Unneverr
Batesville
Ind
Benz Named Agent for Indianapolis Sun
Chas. Benz becomes agent for the Indianapolis Sun with price one cent per copy or six cents a week. Prompt delivery assured. CuHas. BENz, Agent.
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Chas. Benz
Indianapolis Sun
CuHas. Benz
Wark and Otting Friar Union and Visit in Batesville
Joseph Wark of Warren Ohio and Emma Otting of Batesville wed on January 14 in Warren. They visited Emma's mother Mrs. John Becher and sisters Mrs. Geo Baas and Mrs. Louis Baas Jr. in Batesville for ten days before a Hast trip and return to Warren after March 1.
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Joseph Wark
Warren
Ohio
Emma Otting
Batesville
John Becher
Geo. W. Baas
Louis Baas, Jr
Wark
Tribune
Nobby Store to Close for Big Clearance Sale
Nobby Clothing Co will close all day Friday January 22 to mark down stock and arrange for a semi annual clearance sale starting Saturday January 23 and lasting through February 6. The sales draw shoppers from Batesville miles away seeking large bargains in clothing and men’s furnishings. Look for their ad in this issue.
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Nobby Clothing Co
Batesville
For Sale A New 7 Room House in Batenville
A new seven room house in Batenville is offered for sale. For information, contact Behlmer Bros.
Harrowing Sleigh Collision Delays Express Near Depot
Henry Clostermeyer, riding southeast of town, faced a stuck sleigh on the rail crossing near the passenger depot as the White City Special approached. He unhitched the horses and signaled the engine to stop, but the train struck the log, breaking the engine fender and delaying the run about twenty minutes. he is praised for his cool-headed quick action.
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Henry Clostermeyer
New Pike
White City
Mr. Clostermeyer
Clostermeyer
Leaves For Mexico On Winter Sojourn
Dr. Wallace G Campbell of Campbell and Timm erman sails to Santa Nasalia Mexico for the winter. He found health benefits and pleasure there last season and returns. Dr H J Timmerman will oversee office duties and invites friends to call for dental work during the absence.
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Wallace G. Campbell
Campbell & Timmerman
Santa Nasalia
Mexico
Campbell
the Tribune
H. J. Titamerman
Euchre Party Honoring Geis Visit Hosts Strauss Family
George Geis and wife of Indianapolis visited the Drescher families south of town last Friday. A euchre party in their honor at the Strauss residence Sunday evening featured many unique prizes and a good time. Attendees included Anthony Lindenmeyer and wife, Harry Meyer and wife, Fred Strauss, and George Geis and wife.
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George Geis
Indianapolis
Drescher
Joseph Strauss
Anthony Lindenmeyer
Harry Meyer
Fred Strauss
Vital Statistics from Batesville 1908 births and deaths
The Batesville record shows 1908 births totaling 58 including one set of twins with 34 males and 24 females. There were 24 deaths registered, making births exceed deaths by 34. Courtesy of Dr. Zueke, secretary of the Board of Health.
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Batesville
Zueke
Board of Health
For Sale Violin Double Face Size Fruil
Classified ad offers a double face violin for sale with contact information. Inquiries directed to Frank Behlmer for details and pricing.
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Frank Behlmer
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James Boys
John H. Wilker & Co
Wark-Otting
Nobby Store
Batenville
Behlmer Bros
Euchre Party
Vital Statistics
Violet and
Witch Hazel
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