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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1920

Page

5

Batesville Completes Dominant Win Over H. & T. Auto Co

Batesville defeated the Cincinnati club 13 to 1 at the Fair Grounds after erasing a scoreless stretch. Nieman pitched a near no hitter until late, while Benz Fritsch and Wintz sparked a nine-run sixth inning that blew the game open and sent Batesville to Osgood next Sunday.

Batesville H. & T. Auto Co Cincinnati Fair Grounds Connersville Furniture Co Fred Nieman Wintz Lobitz Benz Fritsch Schwartz Nieman Wente Stork W. Wernke Cincinnati Lads Wernke W. Schweitzer

Huffmeyer Whitehead Tie The Knot In Surprising Wedding

Miss Mathilda Huffmeyer and John Whitehead wed last Monday in a quiet ceremony at St Mark's parsonage after an informal gathering at the Peetz home. Rev Barthelmas officiated with Mr and Mrs Peetz as attendants. A surprise charivari followed before a second reception at the Huffmeyer home. They plan to reside on North Vine Street with housekeeping in Mrs Zeits property.

Miss Mathilda Huffmeyer John Whitehead Miss Huffmeyer Miss Mathilda Leo Peetz Barthelmas Mrs. Peetz

First Political Meeting At Hoyer Schoolhouse

The first political meeting of the present campaign drew large attendance at the Hoyer Schoolhouse last Saturday night. Republican candidates Daily E. McCoy Thomas Harper Charles Royce and William B. Goyert spoke after D. McCallum’s address. Batesville locals Charles Green Henry Beese Richard Lightner also attended.

Washeld Hoyer E. McCoy Thomas Harper Charles Royce William B. Goyert D. McCallum Batesville Charles Green Henry Beese Richard Lightner

Funeral for Mrs. Carl F. Morrow Held in Benham

Neil McCallum and wife attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Carl F. Morrow who died in Anderson Indiana after Brights Disease. Services were at the home Friday and at church in Benham Saturday with interment in the afternoon. She is survived by her husband and seven year old daughter along with other relatives and many friends in Ripley County and Anderson.

Neil McCallum Benham Carl F. Morrow Anderson Ind Ripley County

Legionnaires Enjoy Day at McCoy's Park Outing

A large group from Prell-Bland Post of the American Legion and friends spent a Sunday outing at McCoy's Park. The day offered ideal weather with shade, boating and bathing at the lake, and a dance hall providing additional amusements for the attendees.

Prell-Bland Post The American Legion McCoy's Park

Mrs Davis Injured in Auto Accident at Newcastle

Friends of Mrs. Harry Davis nee Catherine Mann of Newcastle report she was injured in an auto accident. Initial word spoke of a broken limb, but later details say she was badly bruised with no broken bones.

Harry Davis Catherine Mann Newcastle

Poultry Culling Demonstrations Stir County Farmers

County demonstrations led by Purdue poultry expert C. W. Carrick teach culling nonlaying hens and proper feeding. Farmers learn how to identify pullets by molt, leg color, and pelvic bone width. projections show 25 percent of flocks may be marketed now with August to September sessions planned across Ripley County.

Ripley County C. W. Carrick Purdue University Poultry Extension Staff Griffith

Infant dies at ten days old in town area

An infant son of Mr and Mrs Matthew West living south of town died Monday night at ten days old. The funeral was held from Wesley Chapel Wednesday and burial followed at the First M E cemetery under the care of Undertakers Weigel and Burst.

Matthew West Wesley Chapel M. E Weigel and Burst

Flodder Wedding Anniversary Celebration Marked by Hospitality

Mr and Mrs Edward Flodder celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary at St Clairs Hall with about eighty five families attending. The event featured dancing refreshments and gifts reflecting long friendship. Notable out of town guests included George J Binder and family Cincinnati Charles Zoschke and family Fred Kleifgen and wife John Schwertfeger and wife Edwin Borchelt and wife Walter Westerman and family Louis Jager and family Napoleon.

St. Clair’s Hall Edward Flodder George J. Binder Cincinnati Charles Zoschke Fred Kleifgen John Schwertfeger Edwin Borchelt Walter Westerman Indianapolis Louis Jager Napoleon

Enjoy Girls Camp Vacation on Sunset Mountain

Misses Dorothy and Blanche Beck returned from a two week vacation at a U S government girls camp on Sunset Mountain near Asheville North Carolina. The camp features two week sessions with military style physical training led by Susanna Cocroft and aims to provide ideal scenery and environment for summer education and recreation.

Dorothy Blanche Beck Sunset Mountain Asheville North Carolina U. S Susanna Cocroft Miss Blanche America

Produce wagon crash injures Conrad Brack in city street

Conrad Brack sprained and bruised a shoulder when his spring wagon was struck by an auto truck at Walnut and Boehringer. The horse bolted, Brack held the lines, eggs spilled, and the produce goal near Goyert and Wonning Produce House was left short by the collision.

Conrad Brack Walnut Boehringer Mr. Brack Goyert and Wonning Produce House

Overland 4 Sets Transcontinental Speed Record

Meyer's Garage drew crowds as the Overland 4 completed a transcontinental run from New York to San Francisco in 8 days and 7 hours. The car covered 3442 miles at 19.2 mph elapsed and 27.2 mpg, breaking all records for light stock cars on such routes.

Meyer Overland 4 Overland New York San Francisco

Masonic Outing Planned at Sunman This Sunday

Ripley and adjoining counties Masons and Eastern Stars invite members and families to a Sunman outing on Sunday August 8. Bring dinners and stay all day for a day of fellowship and activities hosted by the committee.

Ripley Sunman

Off for vacation Dr Gibson leaves for Kentucky trip

Dr Gibson and family depart for a visit with relatives in Kentucky today. During absence the medical practice will be under the supervision of Dr Mull who will handle patient care and office duties.

Athletes Defeated by Waldron Club In Close Game

Waldron edged the Athletes eight to seven at Waldron Park as Brummer Wolf and Brummer again led with key hits. Indianapolis Superbas visit next Sunday at the Fair Grounds, touted as one of Indiana’s fastest amateur teams.

Waldron Wolf Brummer Duke Schreiber Reibel Superbas Indianapolis Fair Grounds

Smallpox Scare Hits Napoleon Quarantine Enforced

A daughter of Rev. J. H. Crane of the Methodist Church contracts smallpox and the family is quarantined. The church quarterly conference and other meetings are postponed. Today reports say no new cases and officials hope the epidemic will not develop.

Napoleon J. H. Crane Methodist Church Greensburg Daily News

Oakland car quality touted by Bartling and Thompson in local ad

Art Bartling and Everett Austin prove the Oakland’s performance on Town Hill near Versailles. Charles Thompson’s 100000 mile Oakland demonstrates durability while stock-car time trials in Indianapolis show 25 miles in 25 minutes 52 seconds. Bartling Bros. announce a Ripley County Oakland exhibit at the Osgood Fair next week to attract buyers with mileage efficiency and low upkeep costs.

Versailles Art Bartling Oakland Everett Austin Bartling Charles Thompson Thompson Indianapolis Toledo Penntown Bartling Bros Ripley County Adv

Batesville Schools Commended for Graduates' Freshman Year Work

Superintendent Hoing reports a letter from S. E. Stout of Indiana University praising four Batesville graduates Nel lis Bielby Joseph A. Gindling Clifford Zierer and Mildred M Nickel for their strong freshman class performance. The note credits the school's preparation and the students' individual efforts.

Hoing Batesville S. E. Stout Indiana University At Bloomington Nellis Bielby Joseph A. Gindling Clifford Zierer Mildred M. Nickel

St Johns Sunday School Picnic Set for July 31

The annual picnic of St John’s Sunday School will be held Saturday July 31 with afternoon and evening activities. A supper from five o’clock to seven will be served. Amusements for all ages, refreshments, and music by the Fureka Band. Everyone welcome.

St. John’s Fureka

Belgium Cardinal Praises The Confession Photo Play

Cardinal Mercer from Belgium comments on the film The Confession showing at the Lyric on Wednesday and Thursday August 4 and 5. He congratulates the producers and says the photoplay will be a great benefit to humanity with lasting success.

Cardinal Mercer Belgium

Ripley County Fair Promises Best Yet Next Week

The Ripley County Fair opens next Tuesday with expected large attendance. Management touts free acts, fine racing, and numerous exhibits, all described as well worth seeing.

Ripley County

Chautauqua Tickets Selling Fast At $1.50

Five hundred chautauqua tickets are being sold at $1.50 with a supply shrinking. A three season ticket is available before prices rise to $2.00. Tickets may be secured from the guarantors or at Blank's Pharmacy.

Blank

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