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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1920

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Archibald Hall Indianapolis McCoy's Park Mr. Hall

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RAY Township Farmers Meeting American Furniture Factory Uncle Sam Tripune Schneider-Thiel A.B. C Here Bran Landerss Commercial Club Canfield Hall 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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