Daring Broad Daylight Robbery In Batesville Store
Three youths robbed A G Zierer's store on North Walnut Street taking about thirty dollars from the cash register while the store was watched by a passing car containing four men. Reuben Zierer resisted briefly as a revolver was leveled then surrendered. The robbers fled in a car toward Oldenburg amid scattered sightings and statewide notices for suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Zierer
Batesville
A. G. Zierer
North Walnut Street
Reuben Zierer
Clifford
Reuben
Rosella Benz
Roy Wilhelm
Clifford Zierer
Oldenburg
Louis Koerner
Peppertown
Laurel
Indianapolis
Banta
Johnson County
Zierer
Traffic ordinance enforcement in Batesville streets
City announces strict enforcement of traffic regulations to protect public safety. Mayor Charles W. Gibson orders arrests for violations as police tighten enforcement across Batesville streets.
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City of
Batesville
Charles W. Gibson
Ray Township Farmers Meeting to Discuss Fall Fertilizer Orders
The organized farmers of Ray Township will hold a meeting at the Placke Schoolhouse on Saturday evening July 3. The purpose is to take orders for fertilizer this fall. Otto Wissel is chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Township
Placke
Otto Wissel
Schultz WernkeWedding in Shelbyville
Miss Ethel Schultz and John Wernke wed in Shelbyville on June 20 with Rev. George Borris officiating. The couple, both from Batesville, will reside at 307 Herman Street after a ten day home stay. he is a foreman at the American Furniture Factory and she has worked for Western Furniture Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Schultz
John Wernkey
Shelbyville
George Borris
St. Joseph's Church
Fred Heidt
Ernie
Herman Street
Batesville
John Schultz
American Furniture Co
Western Furniture Company
Greensburg man repels banana haul robbery with improvised fight
I Schreiber of Greensburg was held up near Newpoint by a young man with a revolver. Schreiber hurled a box and a hammer at the robber, then pelted him with stones. The assailant fled after a chest wound and Schreiber did not know the bandit’s name but he recognized his face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Schreiber
Greensburg
Batesville
Newpoint
Mr. Schreiber
Batesville Man Robbed in Indianapolis Hold Up
Herschel Dickey, who had accepted a position in Indianapolis, was robbed Sunday night on South Meridian Street. Two men confronted him, demanded his wallet and valuables, and fled after taking his gold watch and chain and twenty five dollars from his purse. He then returned home to Batesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Dickey
Indianapolis
Batesville
South Meridian St
Herschel
Will Arrive—Car of Scratch and Horse Feed Now On Way
Batesville Roller Mills announces a shipment of scratch grain and horse feed arriving soon with price information available. The brief notice invites customers to inquire for current rates.
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Batesville Roller Mills
Independence Day Observed Delays in Tribune Publication
Independence Day observed Monday July 5 will close business houses and delay country correspondence ads. Rural carriers receive a rare holiday and the Tribune will publish next week one day later than usual. Printing staff will also take a day off for the occasion.
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Tribune
Athletics edged in tight city championship clash
Connersville Furniture Company beat the Athletics 3 to 2 in a nine inning battle at the fairgrounds. Moorman and Hill locked in a pitching duel with three hits each and Moorman earning the loss on fourth inning misplays. Brummer paced Athletics with four catches and a clutch two base hit.
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Fairgrounds
Connersville Furniture Company
Athletics
Moorman
Hill
Connersville
Brackman
Blum
Lambert
Karbowski
Swartz
Swards
Taylor
Smith
Brummer
Batesville
Luhring
Dienes i Wernke
Ollier
Iy Wintz
Har
Eene Lambert
P Weer
Saver
Vedas
Shee
Ruth
Scott
If Ene
Crouse
Eee
Eens
Pos
Mabe
Kassen Family Reunion at E. E. Taylor Home
Fifty fiveKassen relatives gathered at the home of E. E. Taylor for the annual family reunion. Reminiscences music and casual visiting filled the day with guests from Greensburg Brookville Greenfield Connersville Knightstown Milroy Sardinia Ohio and Indianapolis among the out of town attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Taylor
Kassen
Greensburg
Lizzie Dietz
Bromwell
Mollie Hockenberry
Anna Harlonc
Brookville
Frank Kassen
Samuel Kassen
Greenfield
Josephine Kassen
Clarence Watts
Connersville
Louis Kassen
W. W. Sharp
Charles Kassen
Knightstown
Samuel Tonyes
Milroy
Webster
Sardinia
Ohio
Maggie Wittendorfer
Indianapolis
George Thiel Jr and Alberta Schneider Wed Quietly
George Thiel Jr. and Miss Alberta Schneider were secretly married last Thursday morning at St. Mary’s Church Rushville by Father Schaub. They celebrated with a wedding breakfast at the groom’s sister Mrs. Guy Newman’s home and then traveled to Indianapolis before returning to Batesville. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents and begin married life together. The bride is Mary Schneider’s daughter and has made many friends in Batesville. The groom served with the Army of Occupation after World War I.
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George Thiel, Jr
Alberta
Schneider
St. Mary’s Church
Rushville
Father Schaub
Guy Newman
Indianapolis
Thiel
Oscar Killion
Batesville
Army of Occupation
Friends Tender Shower for Miss Schultz Bride
A social shower hosted by Miss Nora Greemann and Miss Grace Greemann at their home honored Miss Ethel Schultz who wed John Wernke in a city ceremony on June 30. Guests included Edna Stockinger Esther Stockinger Mrs Will Gelvin Mrs Albert Marting Mrs Hilbert Ficken Edith Sick and Mrs Louis Schreiber.
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Nora
Grace Greemann
Ethel Schultz
John Wernke
Ethel
Greemann
Edna and
Esther Stockinger
Will Gelvin
Albert Marting
Hilbert Ficken
Edith Sick
Louis Schreiber
A. B. C.'s Colored Team Rescheduled Visit Here
A. B. C.'s, the strong colored team, which was set to play Batesville on Sunday June 20 but rain postponed, will return to be here Sunday July 11. The team is a major draw and local management hopes fans turnout in good numbers as a fast game is promised.
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Dennison
Batesville
First County War Histories Ordered By Sunman Family
T W W Sunman and wife, mourning son Coy lost in World War, led the order for County War Histories. A fifteen dollar check for payment of five copies was received by Mrs A B Wreoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. W. Sunman
Coy
A. B. Wreoff
Bran shipment update from Batesville Roller Mills
Another car of bran is added to the track at Batesville Roller Mills, expanding supply for local customers. The brief note records a new shipment moving through the facility’s railroad siding and hints at steady demand for bran products.
Entertain Weekend Guests With Cross Country Party
Mr and Mrs G M Hillenbrandt hosted a weekend house party inviting Mr and Mrs William L Russell Mr and Mrs Henry Wein mer and Mr and Mrs William Wein mer of Lima Ohio Mr and Mrs John Eckerle Mr and Mrs E O Robinson Mr and Mrs George H Feltus and Mr and Mrs John Sprengard of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs Eri G Schultz of Greensburg The gentlemen enjoyed golf at a nearby course and the convivial gathering recalled a similar Miami Florida group from last winter.
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G. M. Hillenbrandt
William L. Russell
Henry Weinmer
William Weinmer
Lima
Ohio
John Eckerle
E. O. Robinson
George H. Feltus
John Sprengard
Cincinnati
Eri
Purchase Factory Building by Hillen Brand Estate
The sale of Enterprise Casket Co. buildings and grounds owned by Fred Morgan to Hillen Brand Estate Company closed this week. The new owners will use the property for storage purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Casket Co
Fred Morgan
Hillenbrand Estate Company
Batesville Chautauqua Dates Set For August Festival
The Batesville Chautauqua runs Wednesday August 11 through Sunday August 15 with a strong program promised. Five hundred season tickets admit to all ten performances at 1.50 each, and other tickets at 2.00. Buy tickets early.
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Batesville Chautauqua
Batesville
Aged Resident Mary Diver Dies in Batesville
Mrs Mary Diver died Saturday morning at her daughter Mrs George Behrs home in Batesville after a long life born in Germany eighty six years ago she came to America at five years old and lived in New Alsace Sunman and Batesville Survivors include sons Louis of Monroeville and John of Sunman daughters Mrs William Miller and Mrs George Behr Burial was at New Alsace after services at St Louis Church conducted by local undertakers Weigel and Burst
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Mary Diver
George Behr
Batesville
Diver
Germany
New Alsace
Sunman
St. Louis
Weigel
Burst
Louis
Monroeville
Indiana
John
William Miller
Resigns Banking Position at First National Bank
J Francis Lochard has resigned as cashier of the First National Bank and will return to Versailles with his family later this week. Health issues prompted the departure after only a few months, with plans to recuperate before deciding future. John H Wilker will fill the vacancy, having long service as cashier at Batesville bank.
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J. Francis Lochard
First National Bank
Versailles
Lochard
Batesville
Mr. Lochard
Batesville Electric to Cut Commercial Current Weekly
The Batesville Electric Light and Power Company announces urgent repairs require turning off the commercial current on Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday each week during the day until further notice. Night current remains on as usual.
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Batesville Electric Light & Power CO
Eureka Band Dance at Batesville Fair Grounds
The Eureka Band plans a big Fourth of July dance at Batesville Fair Grounds on Monday July 5. Danner's Orchestra from Indianapolis will play after noon and in the evening. A big ball game is scheduled for the afternoon with refreshments available. Admission is free for all. dancing costs 60 cents for gentlemen and 50 cents for ladies, including war tax.
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Eureka
Batesville Fair Grounds
Danner’s Orchestra
Indianapolis
Archibald Hall to Speak at McCoy's Park July Fourth Event
Archibald Hall of Indianapolis will be the speaker next Sunday afternoon at McCoy's Park for the Fourth of July celebration. Hall is described as an eloquent and timely speaker and a large crowd is expected.
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Archibald Hall
Indianapolis
McCoy's Park
Mr. Hall
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Schneider-Thiel
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Howe S. Landers
United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company
Eastern Star
M. F. Bohland
Mr. Sanders
Landers
America
The
Gross Plains
Laughery Valley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Cross Plains
Cross Plains Lodge
Preble
Elrod
A. B. Wycoff
M’coys
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