Batesville Observes Quiet Fourth Amidlots of Community Festivities
Batesville residents enjoyed a calm Independence Day with church and school picnics, a large Eureka Hand boys dance at the Fair Grounds, and family gatherings. Visitors from Cincinnati joined Hillenbrand relatives for an all day farm celebration, while the town recalled the 1916 quietest Fourth with no mishaps or fireworks.
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Batesville
Fair Grounds
Eureka Hand
Hillenbrand
Harry Hillenbrand
Wm. Hillenbrand
Arthur Hillenbrand
Dr. O. Brunton
Ray Hillenbrand
Cincinnati
Death of William Bohner in Batesville area
William Bohner died Friday morning after two weeks of blood poisoning at his sister-in-law Mrs Jobo Bohner’s home where he boarded since returning to Batesville earlier in the spring. He was sixty five, a carpenter by trade, survived by four brothers and four sisters. Services were held at St Mark’s with interment in St Mark’s cemetery.
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Wm Bohner
Jobo’ Bohner
Batesville
Mr. Bohner
Stumpke's Corner
Milan
Missouri
Jin
St. Mark’s
St. Mark's Cemetery
Zierer
Vinicity
McCoy Park outing plans and local travels noted
The article records H C Canfield and family with guests visiting McCoy Park to discuss a Masonic lodge picnic. It extols the park as ideal for outings with a lake, boats, hall, and dining tables. It also lists Sunday travels of local residents to Shelbyville and Indianapolis, plus a library schedule change after July 7.
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H.C. Canfield
Pete Holzer
D. McCallum
McCoy Park
Mr. Canfield
Batesville
Millin g Co Property Sold at Public Auction
The Batesville Flour Mill was sold at public auction last Saturday as Receiver Dr. M. L. Samma reported. The price of 4625.00 was about 28 percent of the original 816000 cost, with Joseph Luesse the only competitive bidder against Mr. Moorman who plans to run the mill in Butenville as in Oldenburg. The sale price surpassed many estimates, and Moorman, a practical miller, aims to keep flour good for Batesville merchants and residents, bringing local prosperity.
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M. L. Samma
Batesville
Joseph Luesse
Moorman
Butenville
Oldenburg
Samms
Murder and attempted murder shock Pierceville community
Wed nesday noon Mr. Merrill of Pierceville killed his wife with a shotgun, then shot at Mr. Welf but struck his own lung and shoulder. The wife died instantly. Welf survived in serious condition. Merrill’s health is blamed for the act. The couple had one child. Also notes on local bond purchase and various visits and gatherings around the Fourth.
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Merrill
Pierceville
Big Welf
Welf
Batesville Bets Back in Fastball Thriller at St Paul
Batesville defeated St Paul on their ground as Inning seven sparked a three run burst. Nunn outpitched Blankman with 12 strikeouts as Fritsch drove in two on a three bagger. Stade runners and fielding highlights preceded a late rally by the Athletes at the Fair Grounds for a 4 to 2 victory.
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Batesville
St. Paul
Nunn
Blankman
Pohlman
Dixie
Wernke
Nuon
Wormus
Weroke
Fritch
Nuoo
Stll Runleas
Grant
Clark
Fritsch
Nooo
Blackman
Moore
Balla
Walker
Seaman
Nto
Fair Grounds
Suoman
Sunman Beleving
Sunman
Brockman
Robinson
Dickey
Hunter
Schreiber
Batesville Aveeeee
P.O. A
Worman
Hrewer
Poblmwao
Meyer
Joseeee Hollensbee
Dirscherl
Nun
Potal
Edwards
Rueheford
Howard
Sumpter
Social Gathering at Wm Karl's House Celebrates Wedding and Christening
At Hallstown the Karl residence hosted a wedding reception for William Earl Jr. and Miss Cora Thompson of Manchester New Hampshire with guests from Napoleon Cirocionati and Indianapolis. A Sunday christening for grandchildren of Fred Karl Indianapolis and Mia Schmitz Cincinnati followed with Rev Flantz officiating. Dorothy Maple aged 16 months suffered scalding in a kitchen accident. Dr Gibson treated her injuries.
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Pecial
Ballstown
Karl
Hallstown
Napoleon
Wm. Earl, Jr
Cora Thompson
Manchester
New Hampshire
Rev. Flantz
Dorothy Maple
Gibson
Sunday School Picnic at Huntersville Grounds
The Huntersville Sunday school offers its annual picnic on Saturday afternoon and evening July 16 with a band concert by Eureka Band, games and amusements for all. Everyone is welcome.
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Huntersville
Eureka
City Council Holds Regular Meeting NotesActions and Approvals
The city council met in regular session with all members present except H. C. Canfield. Reports of committees were accepted. The city plans to buy four mowers from Wa. L. Krieger. Garbage hauling contract approved. A mayor approval for two deputy marshals for the fair on July 4 was discussed. A cement walk on Mulberry Street was set for hearing July 31 at 7:30 p.m. Road tax payment deadlines will be published in local papers.
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H. C. Canfield
Municipal League
Poblar
Chris Hornig
Wa. L. Krieger
Euread
Mulberry Street
Heidt-Brommer wedding draws large family gathering
More than fifty families were invited to the Heidt-Brommer wedding held Wednesday of last week. A large crowd of relatives and friends attended and the couple received many useful presents. Out of town guests included Mrs Barbara Simon and others from Cincinnati Covington Shelbyville and Coonersville.
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Heidt-Brommer
Mra
Barbara Simon
Willenberg
Will Althammer
June
Batesville Bank Wins Otter Creek Road Bonds Bid
The Batesville Bank purchased Otter Creek township road bonds for 610,80000 with five banks bidding. Banks involved were Batesville Bank First National Bank Batesville Versailles Bank Fletcher American National Bank Indianapolis and J F Wild Co Bank Indianapolis. Batesville highest premium was 251 10. Frances Meyer of Indianapolis spent the Fourth with home folks. A son weighing ten pounds was born to Mike Wernke and wife on Sunday July 2.
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Otter Creek Township
Versailles
First National Bank
Batesville Bank
Batesville
Versailles Bank
Fletcher American National Bank
Indianapolis
J. F. Wild & Co. Bank
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