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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1920
Page
5
Batesville glove work and timely hitting edge the Athletes 9 to 6 after a 16 to 0 Sunday rout. Andler debuting as pitcher held Athletes to one hit until the ninth, Moorman left early for Athletes. The two-game set drew large crowds at the fairgrounds amid rugged defense and late-inning dramatics.
E R Behlmer of Sunman has bought and merged Sunman two telephone lines into one exchange. With Behlmer dedicating time to management, Sunman patrons gain from centralized service. In a local game, Karbowski was called out on third strike as Batesville beat the Athletes in extra innings 9 to 8. Fritsch led with two doubles, Benz topped the batting, and Luhring Taylor Karbowski turned a sharp double play. Upcoming: Batesville meets Dennison's A B C's in Indianapolis next Sunday while the Athletes travel to St Paul for a rematch.
E. E. Taylor sustained severe cuts and bruises after a hay wagon slipped at the Michael Benz farm north of town. He was climbing the ladder when the load shifted and the mule team dragged him, leaving a deep hip wound and extensive bruising but no internal injuries. Charles Henry escaped injury. The incident occurred before noon on Monday and will keep Taylor confined at home for days.
The Eden Sextette from St. Louis performed at St. John's Church last Friday night. The program featured organ preludes, five numbers by the quartette, a violin cello piano trio, a tenor duet, and a cello solo. The performance touched holy and humorous moods and earned strong community praise.
Hill Crest Golf Club hosted its annual outing and picnic for members families and friends drawing over one hundred attendees. William M Barnhorst led a cross country team victory while numerous events awarded prizes to E B Schultz Mrs Clyde Meek John H Wernke Mrs A W Romweber Dr M L Samms and others. Next week a team from Blue River Country Club visits to defend a silver cup as plans for local bridge repairs and county contracts are announced.
Fred Siebert Sr. and his wife drove to Cincinnati after learning of Mrs. Altemeyer's death in that city. She had suffered a broken hip weeks earlier and, while an invalid in a chair, was struck by a truck in her yard. The injuries plus frailty led to her death last Monday.
A happy family reunion was held at William Vaughn and wife with seven grandchildren two great grandchildren and other relatives. The event featured a family dinner and shared memories as children and their families gathered from Columbus Indiana Greensburg Indianapolis and nearby Adams. Guests included Harry Vaughn and family J N O Banion with Mildred, John Snedaker, Dora Land, Mary Jane, Ralph Schmid and families, with Walter Laughlin also in attendance.
Upon their return from a bridal trip Saturday evening John Wernke and the bride were greeted at the Schultz home by a cordial reception. A genuine homecoming supper awaited them and immediate relatives joined in a merry gathering with music and amusement that extended through the evening.
Ground purchased by St Pauls congregation was dedicated as a cemetery in an appropriate service after the regular morning worship last Sunday.
Mrs Hans Wagner nee Grossman died after a nearly four year lung illness. Services were at her home at 12:30 Sunday, burial in St. Mark's cemetery. Survived by husband two children aged mother four sisters two brothers and many relatives.
Feed items including horse feed dairy feed cattle fattener and bran now in stock at Batesville Roller Mills. Buy while supply lasts.
Allen Sykes plans a Batesville return to open a grocery store and meat market in the Walsman Building on George Street. He has been operating a similar business in Newcastle Indiana since leaving Batesville.
A wedding united Miss Mildred A. Heinlein and Mr. John A. Eichacker at 8 pm Wednesday at Konrad Heinlein’s residence 13 Beech Grove Avenue attended by immediate family. The ceremony featured Lohengrin piano music and a reception followed by a meal. The couple plans a cross state trip before settling in Batesville.
Mrs. Robert Koester and her family narrowly survived a severe lightning strike at their northwest of town residence during a heavy storm on Saturday. The bolt hit the chimney and split through the house wiring, injuring Mrs. Koester briefly but causing no lasting harm while killing some chickens and damaging the rear porch area.
Miss Catherine Mann daughter of Thomas Mann and wife of Newcastle and Harry Davis son of Elmer Davis and wife were quietly married Saturday evening. They were guests of honor at a wedding supper at the groom's parents home and received many congratulations. The bride, once a Batesville teacher, has many friends in Batesville and vicinity. The couple will likely reside in Newcastle.
The Hun tersville Batesville Specials led by Mayor Schrader and Thomas Telles dropped a 5 to 8 road game to Enochsburg boys on Sunday. They promise to even the score next Sunday at the High School Grounds with a home rematch.
Indemnity insurance policy details note coverage for fire lightning and theft. Listing: 81 A. B. WYCOFF.
Selected talents headline the Batesville Chautauqua running Wednesday through Sunday with a 10 event lineup. Early purchasers may lock five hundred season tickets at 1.50 each, while general season tickets cost 2.00. single admissions total 4.40. Highlights include Kalaluhis Hawaiians, Mrs Oleson, Ernest Gamble Concert Party, Chicago Symphony Sextette, Frank Allen, and The Pirates of Penzance with local figures like Gov Clarence Brown and Rotary leader Frank Mul Holland.
Farmers of Adams Township are urged to attend a meeting at the Spades School house at 7 30 p m next Saturday July 10 Henry Kroenke serves as chairman and Frank A Steinforth is secretary Local agricultural agenda and community notes promoted by township leaders.
The Christian Workers of Bethany Church announce a home baking sale on Saturday July 10 at 2 p m at A C Foerster s location. Louis Cook traveled to Cincinnati Tuesday evening on a business trip.
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