Batesville Bats and Cincinnati Peerless Split Weekend Games
The Batesville team and Cincinnati Peerless split a weekend series with a 9–0 loss on Saturday and a 4–1 win for Batesville on Sunday. Kid Engel started Saturday, faced a fast lineup, and was relieved by Benz in the eighth after shaky defense. Brookbank pitched well for Cincinnati, Schroeder left with an ankle injury, and Wernke came on in relief.
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Engel
Benz
Brookbank
Cincinnati Boys
Schroeder
Wernke
Peerless
I. Blick
Raschang
H. Flick
Miller
Williams
Brewer
Canzert
Fe Goene Sabe
Yahn
Brookbank, P
Batesville
Batesville Club Shines In Fielding Heavy Game
Batesville displayed classic defense as M. Benz Leightner and Wernke starred in the outfield. Benz slid for a catch in short right, Leightner chased three fly balls, and Wernke made sharp plays on line drives. Cy Benz pitched well, limiting the Peerless to four hits while Kimmerling took the loss amid weak support.
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Batesville
M. Benz
Leightner
Wernke
H. Flick
Wintz
Cy” Benz
Kimmerling
Barnhorst and Meyer Wedding in Batesville
In Batesville a pretty wedding united William M. Barnhorst and Rosalia Meyer at St. Louis Catholic Church on Tuesday morning. Officiating was Rev. Father Clementine. The couple received guests at the bride’s home, then danced at St. Clair’s hall. Both are respected locals, with Barnhorst a traveling salesman for American Furniture Co. and the bride the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer. They plan to reside in the Zierer property on Walnut street.
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St. Louis’ Catholic Church
William M. Barnhorst
Rosalia Meyer
Clementine
Ed Bruning
Buntington
W. Va
Catharine Meyer
Will Goderwis
Covington
Cora Barnhorst
Charles Barnhorst
Indianapolis
Rose Meyer
Frank Meyer
Zierer
Walnut Street
Tribune
Sove Defeat for Leroys in Osgood Clash
The Leroys fell to the Red Sox of Osgood 5 to 0 after leading through seven innings. Pitchers Bohland and Roell faced Hayes and Leys for Osgood while Batesville committed two errors to Osgood five. Osgood outhit Batesville eight to one and rallied for five runs in the eighth inning to seal the win.
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Leroys
Osgood
Red Sox
Osgood Boys
Dashiltig
Bohland
Roell
Hayes
Leys
Batesville
Gun Club Shoot Attendance and Local Social News
The Sunman Gun Club failed to show for a competitive shoot last Saturday while the home squad participated. Local notes detail decorations day gatherings, family visits, and small-town happenings including Hillenbrand outings, travel to Indianapolis, and visits by residents to relatives.
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Sunman Gun Club
John Graves
Seereens
Andrew Kops
Li Dr. Tus
Eras Bate Sh Payee
H. C. Caufield
Memorial Day Observed in Batesville With Grand Parade
Memorial exercises followed a long parade through Batesville on May 30. Knights of Pythias Fraternal Order Eagles and Woodmen led the march with bands and schoolchildren at multiple halls culminating in cemetery ceremonies and tributes to veterans. John B Rebuck of Versailles delivered the address as taps sounded and graves were decorated. The day drew praise for orderly observance and community spirit.
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Batesville
Greemann Hall
Main Street
Knights of Pythias
Fraternal Order Eagles
Woodmen
K. of P. Band
Knights of St. John
Nickel Hall
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
Lehmkuehler
Bertram Hall
Eureka Band
Huntersville Cemetery
John B. Rebuck
Versailles
St. Louis Catholic
M. E
Laughery Township Republicans Meet at Batesville Hall
The Republicans of Laughery township plan a meeting at Batesville town hall on Saturday June 6 1908 at 3 o clock p m to select thirty seven delegates and thirty seven alternates for the county convention. GEORGE SHOWERS is township chairman. Related social notes mention visits by Miss Gertrude Barkes from Indianapolis and other local residents during Decoration Day weekend. Local ads promote Miona stomach tablets and hardware store bargains.
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Laughery Township
Batesville
George Showers
Township Convention Call for Ripley County Republicans
Republicans across Ripley County schedule conventions on June 6 1908 at 1 30 pm to select delegates and alternates for congressional judicial and county meetings Laughery township receives two delegates and two alternates while others gain based on last state election results for secretary of state. Delegates allocated per township range from 2 to 30 depending on votes cast.
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Ripley County
Laughery Township
AGAMS
Brower
Franklin
Jackson
Johnson
Laughery
Otter Creek
Shelby
Washington
Accident Victim Suffers Flesh Wound from Gun Mishap
Ralph Timmerman, preparing to test a new .38 revolver, dropped the weapon in his jewelry store. The discharged bullet grazed the calf, left a bad flesh wound, and lodged in store fixtures. No bones were damaged.
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Ralph Timmerman
Ralph
Will Play Brookville Sunday in early season clash
Batesville travels to Brookville for their first game of the season as Brookville aims to even past defeats. A large fan turnout is expected to back the Batesville club. Local notices report Oil and Gas Company receiving boiler and engine and planning imminent drilling. Various residents from Greensburg Indianapolis Oldenburg Cincinnati and Versailles appear in brief society items and ads.
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Batesville
Brookville
Brookville Boys
The
Oil & Gas Company
Man forces adopted daughter from convent in brutal attempt
Weiman of Law renceburg pursued his adopted daughter to Oldenburg three times before a fourth attempt ended with her forcible removal to Batesville and then Lawrenceburg. Witnesses describe the act as brutal and disgraceful with threats to dynamite the convent and the girl crying out as clothing was torn. The 18 year old girl was carried against her will amid calls of indignation at the assault. The incident sparked debate over parents rights versus humane conduct.
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Weiman
Lawrenceburg
Oldenburg
Mr. Weiman
Fionally
Batesville
Republicans of Adams township to nominate and elect delegates
Adams township Republicans convene at Spades schoolhouse on Saturday June 6 1905 at 2 p m to nominate a township ticket for the November election and to select delegates to the county convention All Republicans are urged to attend and help name a winning ticket. Lewis Sie Tp Chairman.
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Adams Township
Spades School House
Lew
Sie
Impressive Memorial by Eagles at Town Hall
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held memorial exercises at the town hall Sunday evening led by the Eureka band. Will Ehrhardt of Greensburg gave an excellent address. Music by Terry's Orchestra and a quintet preceded the hymn Nearer My God to Thee sung by the audience.
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Order of Eagles
Eureka Band
Will Ehrhardt
Greensburg
Terry
Messrs
Gander
Mozer
Luttmoeller
Cook
K of P Band Delights St Clair Hall Audience
The K of P Band delivered a successful afternoon concert at St Clair's Hall with music by the band and a brief talk by D Mc Callum. Evening performances featured a highly entertaining farce and a satisfactory financial showing likely over a hundred dollars. The group earns praise for rapid musical proficiency despite short organization time.
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K. of P
Givat St.Clair’s Hall
D. McCallum
Gehring and Etter Wed at Holy Family Oldenburg
Wm Gehring and Miss Clara Etter united in marriage at Holy Family Church Oldenburg on Wednesday morning at 8 30 o clock. After the ceremony the couple went to the bride’s parents home where many relatives and friends joined in wedding festivities. The newlyweds receive best wishes for a happy married life from numerous friends.
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Wm. Gehring
Clara Etter
Holy Family
Oldenburg
Peter Etter
Mrs. Etter
Pentecost Ball at St Clair's Hall June 8 1908
The Eureka Band will present a Pentecost ball at St Clair's hall on Monday June 8 1908 with good music and plenty of refreshments. Everyone invited. Notable visits include Ab Wycoff and wife of Versailles and George Ziegler of Noblesville attending a cousin’s wedding near Peppertown.
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Eureka
St. Clair’s Hall
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Hahn
W. Nickel
L. Nickel
M Benz
Hammerle
Tae Deisel
Settee
C Williams
Baschang
Ganzert
Eee
Oreae
W. Nickol
A. Nickol
L. Nickol
J. Benz
Kim
Bailsmerling
Hammerte
William Hillenbrand
Price Hill
John Hillenbrand
Hillenbrand
Old Doll Place
Walter H. Fitch
Spades
William Gluesenkamp
Harry
George F. Siefert
Morris
Mary Hueneke
Mote and Soo
Sunman
John Sitterdiog
Louisa Henry
Nick Blank’s
Joseph Kurtz
Ed Fehringer
Lookout
J. P. Stein
Cincinatti
Fred Stemke’s
Louis Schorr and Child
Cincinnati
John Schorr
Marie Hoyer
Roy Freeland
Newpoint
Thie & Vonderheide
Walter Stockinger
Omaha
Neb
Charles Green
Wall& Schroeder's
Meyer's
Gertrude Barkes
Herman Barkes
John Behblmer
City
Baas & Schultz
Gusta
Emma Heibeck
Jake Haffner
Norma Nagel
Helen Kraus
Cross Roads
H. H. Kramer
A. J. Hassmer
H. F. Kammeyer
Harry Timmerman
Cinciinnati
T John Gehring
John Schroeder
Brown
George Ff. Siefert’s
Thie & Vonderhelde’s
Sylvanus Green
Grandma Richter
Alfred Turner
Joe Steadman
Walnut
Railroad Streets
George F. Siefert’s
Frank Hazen
George Shane
H.H. Kramer
Dr. Coomes
Ripley County Medical Association
John Oliver, Jr
Nick Blank
Henry Robben
Oldenburg, Ind
William Strauss
Geo. PF
Siefert’s
Walsman & Schroeder
Thie& Yondetbiéine
Viola Wirtz
John Hancock
Herman Borkes
Lockland
Ohio
Ed Borkes
Reading
Lucy Fink
Tom Patterson
Lawrenceville
Albert Dirks
Edna Vogt
Terre Haute
Ind
Marshall
Lil
Benham & Krieger
Chas. St. Clair
Child
Harry Meyer
Oscar ‘Lehmkuehier
Siefert’s, Morris
al Woerdeman
Henry Niemag
Vongerheide’ A
Gehring-Etter
Ab. Wycoff
Mr. Wycoff
Batesvile
George Ziegler
Noblesville
Anna Schrank
Peppertown
Louis Dickman
Frank Dickman
C. Broerman
John Menchhofer
Estella Gilker
Plorence Mathewson
Henry Greemann
Family
W. O. Bostell
Sandusky
Albert Armstrong
William Cook
Stella
Clarence Andrews
Kate Wischmeyer
Charley Green
Othe
James Harlow
Fami
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