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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
5
Local notes recount many residents and guests traveling between Cincinnati Sunman Sunman to Indianapolis and other towns. Visitors include John Wenning Florence Weigel Arthur Scheve and Joe Hirt with relatives and races attended in Indianapolis and Shelbyville.
Professor Gonnelley and Superintendent Joseph F. Gonge with family left Monday evening for Todianapolis and Chicago to take up residence. He has led our schools for years and now pursues a University of Chicago School of Education fellowship to grade papers and advance to top college positions. Farewell reception honors their service and wishes them success.
Ramblers dominated Shelbyville at the local ball park on Sunday. The Ramblers outplayed the visitors in all phases and posted a decisive win. Three base hits by Cornelious and multiple players contributing with two base hits and sacrifices highlighted a one sided game.
Rural carriers from Sunman Batesville and Milan gathered for their annual meeting in Sunman. Officers elected include Fred Brinkman president William Brune vice president George Kessens secretary treasurer and Louis Goyert delegate to the Lafayette state convention with Will Bruce as alternate. A resolution set the secretary treasurer to serve without compensation.
Joe Benz delivered a stellar no-hit pitching gem as the White Sox beat Cleveland 6 to 1 on Sunday. Two errors by Chicago aided Cleveland’s lone run, but the masterpiece remains a landmark performance.
Friends and relatives gathered at Mrs Ida Becraft's home on Saturday evening to celebrate her birthday. The gathering featured games and music, an ample lunch, and all guests departed after a good time and wishes for many more happy birthdays.
Nick Fehlinger sells his interest in Star Hardware Co to Louis Fischer. firm now to include Jos. F. Schroeder and Fischer. Fehlinger may join as traveling representative for a wholesale hardware concern. Frenzelmeier returns from Carlisle Arkansas after leading Carlisle High School. Stray notice lists a black and white female bird dog and a female spayed pop.
Members of the focal chapter of the Eastern Star from Batesville and a large Metamora delegation witnessed a splendid initiation by the Metamora team last Thursday in Greensburg. After the initiation, Greensburg served a two course luncheon as a thousand lights of wit and toasts concluded the social gathering. Over 150 members attended and Batesville members reported a pleasant evening and opportunity to observe meritorious degree work.
German services at 10 15 a m on Sunday followed by Decoration Day events with a speep service. Afternoon program includes the Sunday School Young Peoples Society and Ladies Society. No Sunday evening services. Young Peoples Society meets 7 p m. Sunday School teachers meet Thursday. Mrs D H Schrader operated on Tuesday at Deaconess hospital and is improving. Mr Schrader went to Cincinnati for the procedure and returned encouraged.
Frank Walaman of Batesville was appointed by the Progressive District Chairman to fill the vacancy created by T. L. Creath of Versailles resigning as Chairman of Ripley County Progressive Central Committee.
Hart of Napoleon brings experienced restaurant management to Batesville area. The new stand between the freight depot and Ben Schene’s will occupy the former Chas Bachué premises. Local residents and visitors describe a busy week with travel to Indianapolis and Terre Haute for an auto race and plans to expand Batesville Gas Work wells.
About twenty friends hosted a farewell at Mrs Mary Fritch’s home as the Gonnelley family prepared to leave Batesville for Chicago. Gifts, a lunch, games, and songs marked the evening while friends wished them well and promised a warm welcome if they return. Professors A E B Patton J L Benham and George B Routt plus families left Batesville for Indianapolis then travels to Cloverdale and Howling Green for summer visits and new assignments.
An advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a superior tonic to revitalize the nervous and fatigued. It claims to cure stomach, liver, and kidney issues and restore strength, citing Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine as a testimonial. Also notes sale of sweet potato, okra, cabbage and tomato plants at J W Henry's.
The Brootville Flood Report 1913 itemizes contributions totaling 41 3 77 from individuals firms and organizations with 417 61 from the Commissary Department. Batesville supporters include Masonic and Eastern Star 25 Fraternal Order of Eagles and Pythian Sisters among others plus added material aid. A message notes Eddie Stowe visiting Newcastle and surprising old Batesville acquaintances.
Notice to Batesville voters that John O Kaiser will apply to the Ripley County Board of Commissioners at the next term starting July 101 for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors including soft drinks cigars and lunch service. The described premises occupy the northeast room of a two story frame building on lot 79 in Geo P Sims addition fronting Main Street.
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