Bradt Confirms Terry Teaching License Dilemma
Versailles Ind July 20 1907 Hale Bradt discusses Terry license delay and suspension decisions. He explains why license was revoked after review but kept on hold in Batesville, notes Terry promised reform, and urges community focus on education over individual gain. The paper endorses Bradt as fair and broad minded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Ind
Donald McCallum
Batesville
McCallum
Terry
Acher
Rana
Hale Bradt
Bradt
Henry Terry
Newport visitors join locals for Sunday social
Albert Hoyer and family and William Keil and family of Newport Kentucky were guests of H H Kramer and George Johanning and their families here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hoyer
William Keil
Newport
H. H. Kramer
George Johanning
Local Shoppers Highlight Home Goods and Farm Equipment
Charles Bracking and family from Indianapolis visited Fred Kleiner on Saturday and Sunday. Advertisements note manure spreaders as the best on the market at Wm. Krieger's. Crystal Leaf flea product and preserving kettles at Schroeder's, Water and Hay loaders at Meyer's featured in leading stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bracking
Wm. Krieger’s
Alumni Meeting a Success in Laughery and Batesville
The Laughery township and Batesville alumni gathered at St. Clair's Thursday evening despite heat with about sixty present. Andrew Kops of 1900 gave the main address, Miss Flossie Ward read humorously, and a farce by Ward Greeman Schultz Sick entertained. Music, refreshments, and games followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughery Township
Batesville
St. Clair’s
Andrew Kops
Flossie Ward
Isabel Ward
Selda Greeman
Ethel Schultz
Edith Sick
Mae Meyer
Ana Beck
Lenora Annewehr
Edna Severinghaus
Death of Philip Boerstler at 50 in Huntersville
Philip Boerstler died Saturday July 20 after a long illness of stomach trouble and paralysis. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services were held Monday at St John’s church Huntersville after a house service at 1 p m, with many in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Boerstler
Boerstler
Bueratler
St. John’s Church
Huntersville
Card of Thanks for Bereaved Family
The family of the late Philip Boerstler wish to thank friends and neighbors for their love and sympathy after their husband and father died. They express appreciation for kindness that eased their grief and pray that others receive support when facing loss. Mrs. Philip Boerstler and children express heartfelt gratitude.
Amateurs Edge Osgood Juniors in Sunday Game
The Amateurs beat the Osgood Juniors 11 to 3 on Sunday. Kid Engel pitched strongly for the locals, retiring the visitors until the eighth inning when two walks led to an unearned run. In the ninth inning after two outs, Osgood scored three more runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood
Tod
Kid” Engel
Osgood Boys
Osgondites
Eight Week Old Babe Dies After Funeral Trip
At Acton Ohio on July 19 the eight weeks old child of Ford Souers and wife died after they had traveled to Portage for a grandmother's funeral. The parents returned to Acton with the sick infant and it died there. It is not learned where the burial occurred.
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Digo
Acton, O
Ford Souers
Reckman Family Attends Funeral in Cincinnati
J H Wonning and wife with Laura Reckman Alvina Reckman and other relatives traveled to Cincinnati for Freddie Reckman’s funeral at Vine Street Hill Cemetery on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wonning
Laura
Alvina Reckman
Herman Krieger
Jno.Krieger
W. Krieger
Willie
Elsie Reckman
Cincinnati
Freddie Reckman
Vine Street Hill Cemetery
Shelbyville Pair Visit Relatives Over Weekend
Henry Stieglemeier and his wife from Shelbyville visited relatives on Sunday. He returned home that night while she stayed two weeks with Henry Brockman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stieyelmeier
Shelbyville
Mr. Stiegelmeier
Henry Brockman
Couple visits son battling rheumatism
George Bessler and his wife traveled from Lawrenceburg on Tuesday morning to see their son George, who has been down for some time with rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bessler
Lawrenceburg
George
Local Social Notes and Advertisements Highlight Area Families
Peter Misr and wife of Newport Kentucky spent Sunday with her parents Adam Fehlinger and wife. Henry Schultz and wife of Baltimore Maryland spent last Sunday with John Schwartz and wife here. We guarantee every barrel or sack of Batesville flour, Krome & Co. Miss Freda Rosenmund went to Greensburg Tuesday morning. We sell Batesville flour at 55c. 4H. H. Kramer, Wumber 1 Yeast is success. Use it. Smoke Schorr's Havana Blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Misr
Newport, Ky
Adam Fehlinger
Henry Schultz
Baltimore, Md
John Schwartz
Batesville
Krome & Co
Arrest of John Fruchtricht on threats to wife
John Fruchtricht was arrested on a warrant issued by Squire Stowe for threatening his wife’s life. He is bound over to the September term to possibly post bond and keep the peace while jailed at Versailles. The incident followed severe intoxication and a violent altercation with his brother-in-law and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fruchtricht
Squire Stowe
John
Versailles
Fruchtunicht
H. C. Meyer
Johln
Meyer
Johan
Fruchtrieht
William Sick
Hermian Steinkamp
George Behr
Squire
Mabel Elder Dies in Lawrenceburg After Illness
Miss Mabel Elder sister of Mrs. H C Canfield died at her home in Lawrenceburg on Monday morning July 21 after a prolonged battle with consumption. She was well known to Batesville and spent several years here recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Elder
H. C. Canfield
Lawrenceburg
Miss Elder
Batesville
Partners to End Firm By September 1
A Milford notice states that on or about September 1 doctors Ginson and Coomes will occupy separate offices and settle partnership business. Creditors should present claims and debtors must settle by cash or accepted note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Ginson & Coomes
Mrs Wolf Stays Overnight in Newpoint After Long Train Ride
Mrs. Fred Wolf of Newpoint visited her sister Mrs. Albert Boltman and spent Monday night in town. After traveling from Cleveland and Detroit, she had to alight at the local stop on a late train that does not stop at Newpoint and returned home Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolf
Newpoint
Albert Boltman
Greensburg Visitors Stay With Local Residents
George Montgomery and wife Miss May Grey and Miss Etta and Roy Montgomery of Greensburg were guests of Herman Kaiser and wife last Sunday. They traveled here by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Montgomery
May Grey
Etta
Roy Montgomery
Greensburg
Herman Kaiser
Mrs. Casper Disser Visits Sister in Cross Roads
Mrs. Casper Disser from Shelbyville came Tuesday evening to visit her sister Mrs. Joe Kraus in Cross Roads for an evening gathering.
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Casper Disser
Shelbyville
Joe Kraus
Cross Roads
Sunday visits and local business notices in Cincinnati area
Charles Wirtz and wife and child of Cincinnati spent Sunday with her parents of John Hancock and wife. Louis BAUMAN RR1 Spades Ind. Charles Schroeder and his son of Cincinnati spent Sunday with his aunt Mrs Fred Siebert. Large sewing machines at Philip Boerstler. Tires reset at Otto Kirschner near Greeman factory. Metamora flour for pure wholesome bread. New summer dress goods at Nick Blank. Boys school shoes at Frank Walsman. Smoke Schorrs Havana Blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wirtz
Cincinnati
John Hancock
Charles Schroeder
Fred Siebert
Sudden Death of Miss Martha Benz at 16
Miss Martha Benz daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Benz died at 3 p m Saturday July 20 from appendicitis after an operation. Funeral was from St Louis church Monday at nine with the Young Ladies Society. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Benz
Michael Benz
Miss Benz
St. Louis’ Church
Beloved daughter Martha Benz mourned by family
Parents MR AND MRS M BENZ express gratitude for kindness shown during illness and death. They credit God’s redeeming love and neighbors for comfort, saying the memory of sympathetic deeds will brighten their grief and praying blessings on all friends and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Benz
M.” Benz
Big Hawk Captured by Koester Boys
Harry and Robert Koester trapped a large mam moth hawk that had been preying on their chickens. The bird stretched 4 feet 5 inches between wings and 23 inches from beak to tail after being caught while attempting to reclaim a pullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Robert Koester
Koester
Ice Cream Social by Huntersville Choir at Schoolhouse
Huntersville S S Choir hosts ice cream social at Huntersville schoolhouse Thursday evening July 25. Eureka Band provides music. Refreshments plentiful. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntersville S. S
Huntersville
Eureka Band
Lawn Fete To Benefit St Louis Church Building Fund
A Lawn Fete will be held by the Ladies Auxiliary on the church lawn in the afternoon and evening of July 27. Proceeds go toward the building fund. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Church
Cincinnati visitors brighten Oldenburg weekend
Miss Lulu Kessing of Cincinnati visited her sister Mrs. Fred Griesehop and family in Oldenburg Friday morning and returned to the city Monday evening. John Hammerle and Miss Celia Becker went to Hamburg Sunday. John returned Sunday night while Celia stays several weeks. Ignatz Boewer of Cincinnati and his daughter in law Mrs. Lilian Boewer with children were guests of his daughter Mrs. Harry Meyer Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Kessing
Cincinnati
Fred Griesehop
Oldenburg
John Hammerle
Celia Becker
Hamburg
John
Celia
Ignatz Boewer
Inlaw
Lilian Boewer
Harry Meyer
Local social notes and ads from Cincinnati area
A series of brief social mentions from Cincinnati and Newport residents recounting visits to relatives and weekend plans. Several lines promote local stores and products including Batesville flour, Edison talking machines at P Boerstler, parasols at Kramer's, and lawn closeouts at Blank's. Additional items note trips to Indianapolis and Sunman with various families and vendors.
Town Council Advances Roads and Grants Licenses
Trustees met with all members present. Marshal Borgstedt reported macadamizing Maple avenue and grading Main street with new tile. A sewer outlet at Greemann pond was widened to drain water. August Bloeme received a permit to erect a one story building on George street. Riprap will be added on Western avenue until paving contractor begins work. August Ortman awarded a town liquor license from Aug 1, 1907 to Aug 1, 1908. Claims allowed include American Furniture Co rent, Christ Scherer hauling, C J Doll freight, and J H Borgstedt salary and deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Borgstedt
Maple Avenue
Greemann’s Pond
August Bloeme
George Street
Western Avenue
Pike
August Ortman
American Furniture Co
Christ Scherer
C. J. Doll
Big Four
J. H. Borgstedt
Batesville Gun Club Holds Weekly Shoot with New Traps
The Batesville Gun Club completed its weekly Saturday shoot with many visitors attending. The club added two new bird traps and reported the traps working well. A special contest between two top local shooters is being planned for the near future. Results of the last shoot followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
We Want Your Flour Business Batesville Flour Ad
Batesville flour offered with no freight and promise of low prices for locals. Krome & Co. promotes mill benefits and urges shoppers to buy early. The item mentions reception of infant in July and various social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Krome & Co
Saloon Keeper Arrested in Versailles Warrants
Marshal Johnson of Versailles with Sheriff Ed Gordon arrested Jake Engel in Batesville on a bench warrant from Squire Marsh of Versailles. A search warrant was issued. three other warrants targeted nearby premises. The plan to haul Engel’s liquors to Versailles failed due to lack of conveyance. outcome of Engel’s case not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Jonson
Versailless
Ed Gordon
Batesville
Jake Engel
Squire Marsh
Versailles
Revs. Holzapfel
Thompson
Marshal Johnson
Mr. Engel
Death of Dr J T Ratcliff at Morris
Dr J T Ratcliff died at his Morris home on Friday July 19 at age 57 years 4 months 15 days from consumption. Funeral at 10 am Sunday at his home followed by burial in St Pauls cemetery south of Sunman. Services led by Sunman Lodge F and A M with Batesville lodge members assisting. Pallbearers included Drs Gibson Coomes Vincent Neuforth Sands and Charles Goldsmith. A large crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Ratcliff
Morris
Sunman Lodge F. & A. M
Batesville Lodge
A. M
St Mark’s Junior Luther League Social at St Clair’s Grove
St Mark’s Junior Luther League invites members parents and friends to a social and program at St Clair’s Grove tomorrow afternoon and evening. Refreshments will be served and a cordial invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s
Junior Luther League
St. Clair’s Grove
Bachelor Girls Ice Cream Social For Fresh Air Fund
The Bachelor Girls host an ice cream social on C. Schwier's lawn on Thursday evening July 25 with proceeds benefiting the fresh air mission fund. Miss Melia Becker of Cincinnati, visiting Batesville, went to Sunman Monday evening with Mike Hornig and wife. Mrs Bertha Schulhof and daughter Millie, Mrs Anna Busse and son Charles of Price Hill Cincinnati visited Joseph Motz and family Sunday. Mrs Charles Severinghans returned to Chicago after visiting here for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Schwier
Fresh Air Mission Fund
Melia Becker
Cincinnati
Batesville
Sunman
Mike Hornig
Bertha Schulhof
Millie
Anna Busse
Charles
Price Hill
Joseph Motz
Charles Severinghans
Chicago
Funeral attendance and upcoming high school game noted
Miss Stella Heidt traveled to Lawrenceburg Tuesday morning to attend Miss Mabel Elder's funeral. The Batesville team will meet Brookville Sunday afternoon at the fair grounds. Crystal Leaf flour is praised for baking bread. Also advertised are summer underwear at Blank's store and White Rose cigars. Farm wagons are offered at Meyer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Heidt
Lawrenceburg
Mabel Elder
Batesville
Brookville
Fair Grounds
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schroeder’s
Meyer's
Ife
Freda Rosenmund
H. Kramer
Schorr
Havana
John Fruchtnicht
Louis Bauman
Otto Kirschner
Greeman
Nick Blank’s
Frank Walsman
Big Hawk
Ice Cream Social
Lawn Fete
A. J. Hoyer
Clarence Lovett
Waldron
John Fehlinger
Edison
P. Boerstler
George Hillenbrand
Indianapolis
Philp Stein
Fred Stempke
Clara Meyer
Kramer’s Department Store
Lizzie Duhme
Q. Vonderheide
Harness
Meyer’s
Fred Morgan
R. J. Timmerman
Fede
C. W. Gibson
Chas. Green A
D. EB. Moore
H. T. Timmerman
Chris Smith Peet
G. H. Beck
al Cook
Guethaia
Ida Trennepohl
Leroys
Prescott
Ed Simon
Wesley Schultz
Our Nation
N. Blank
George Ollier
J. L. Ollier
Kramer's
Mueller
Hagle
L. L. League
Blank’s
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