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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
6
The notice outlines sections 34 and 35 governing how perishable goods and meats may be mailed, including labeling, packing, and zone limits. It covers butter lard fish vegetables fruits eggs and denser meats and specifies conditions for local and distant delivery with required materials and outer covers. Also includes a classified line seeking an experienced German houseworker and a sale offer for oil meal at Morris Mills with price.
On Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. five year old Catherine Fragge slipped near a kettle warming by the stove when a ribbon snag tipped it, scalding her face neck arms and back. Dr. Ergel attended, Catherine remained patient and hopeful for a full recovery without scars.
In the Delphi Journal a public meeting of Boothroyd post No. 37 G A R voted unanimously to endorse A B Crampton for department commander of Indiana. Crampton, a longtime newspaper man and G A R advocate, served in the Civil War era and later fought for veterans rights.
Notice invites Hi. of P. ALK and families to a euchre night at Castle Hall Belimer building on Thursday evening January 40 1913. Euchre starts at 7 30 sharp. Bring families and view the hall.
A long docket shows James W and Emma Gaston divorce actions, multiple false arrest suits against Jacob Risk, various partition and foreclosure cases, receiverships, and estates proceedings. Names include Connelley, Creath, Wycoff, Greemann, and Mfg Co among others with numerous creditors and guardianship notices.
A large gathering of neighbors and friends surprised Mrs J H Steinford at her West Learl Street home on Tuesday afternoon for her 64th birthday. The party served a bountiful supper with sixty five plates set. Out of town guests included Mrs John Fishmer and Mrs Brank Fishmer of Sunman, plus Mrs Ida Brines Mrs Lydia Robbins and Mrs Mary Meyerose of Indianapolis.
Charles Tekulve suffered two broken ribs after stepping through an open tray door and falling to the basement edge at the Ed Firsich Bullet entrance. Dr. Gibson treated him and he is recovering. Also noted: Mrs. Mary Mitchell’s Ladies Auxiliary installation meeting in Shelbyville, and Fred Mestemacher and sister Gus Binder traveling to Cincinnati for Ernest Mentemacher’s funeral. Anna Kreuzman left for Cincinnati Monday.
Last Friday evening the Regulars defeated B K by 24 to 7 and High School outpointed the visitors. Sophomores crushed Juniors 10 to 0 while the program drew praise from attendees. Mr Bohland spoke on law for Civics and county Supt Charles Hertenstein visited the schools.
William C. Smith of near Napolean, former Republican candidate for Ripley county sheriff, died at his home Monday at one o clock after reportedly being in good health Sunday. A blood vessel rupture is suspected. Smith was a respected farmer and stock dealer and served as assessor of Delaware township.
Mr and Mrs A W Romweber hosted the Batesville Musical Club at their North Walnut Street home for January meeting. Extra numbers included performances by the St Louis male choir with Miss Anna Kurtz at piano and a Cincinnati singer Mrs Jos Leininger. Refreshments of ice cream and delices followed. The next meeting is set for March 24 at Geo M Hillenbrand home.
Edwin Borchett enjoyed a pleasant evening last Saturday as neighbors and friends gathered at his father’s home to celebrate his nineteenth birthday. The gathering included cards and games, with generous hospitality from Mr. Borchett’s family and guests noting no shortage of comfort.
S H McDermitt and wife with child from Saskatchewan Canada visited Mr and Mrs Jas Ray and left Saturday morning to visit her people in the gas belt. They plan to return home by the first of March after accompanying her father Mr T Martin of Newpoint. McDermitt recalls Saskatchewan temperatures reaching 0 below zero last winter.
George J. Menchhafer reports a prize winning rose Comb Rhode Island Ned shipped Monday morning from T. P. Overman of Indianapolis. The piece notes others visiting here and local movements including Rev. F. Firnsehild taking charge of Olive Branch Synod in Harrison County on March 11.
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