Commencement Held at St Clair's Hall
Commencement exercises at St Clair's Hall conclude the city public schools year with a ninth grade and a high school ceremony. Rev Langendorff speaks on gold medals and the road to success as 18 graduates in cap and gown are honored. Flags, diplomas, and authoring remarks conclude a night of reflection and pride for Batesville High School.
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St. Clair’s Hall
Hoing
Ringo
Heing
Langendorff
Lengendorff
Gooal
High Schuel
U.S
Gle. H. S
Uncle Sam
Agnes Fringle
Gladys Winsor
Julian Robinson
Ruby Stockinger
Supt
Heiig
Gringle
Batesville
Notice to public forbids canal fishing at Fair Grounds
Public notice states no fishing in the canal at the Fair Grounds with prosecution for violators. Reward of 5 dollars offered for information leading to conviction. Victor Oberting proprietor signs the notice.
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Victor Oberting
Carload of Oats Arrives for Private Sale
Just received a carload of oats and announce availability for sale. Wilber Schrader promotes prompt purchase for supply needs.
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Wilber Schrader
Death of John H. Borchelt
John H Borchelt died after long illness joining the many who preceded him. Born in Cincinnati seventy six years ago he moved to Brookville during the Civil War era and served in the Home Guards and C E of the 134 Indiana. He leaves a widow three sons Harry John and Adam a daughter Mrs Charles Zweige two sisters and a brother plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at St Johns church with burial at the church cemetery conducted by Undertaker Zievrer.
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John H.borchelt
Mr. Borchelt
Cincinnati
Brookville
Home Guards
C. E
Indiana
Batesville
Borchett
Huntersville
Charles Zweige
Harry
John
Adam
Henry
Charleston
Illinois
Alvina Meyerose
Norwood
Louis Ochs
Columbus
Borchelt
August Willich Post
St. John’s Church
Zievrer
Liberty Guards Hike to Morris for Exhibition Drill
The Liberty Guards hiked to Morris on Monday evening for a short exhibition drill before returning home. State Council of Defense plans to organize another hundred Liberty Guard companies statewide to utilize trained draft-age men, boosting efficiency for new units and reducing officer workload. Locals in Batesville, Versailles, Greensburg, and Connersville contribute to training and fundraising while praising the guardsmanship of Indiana’s Liberty Guard units.
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Liberty Guards
Morris
State Council of Defense
Liberty Guard
Batesville
Capt. Sykes
Chas. Gauck
Versailles
Greensburg
Connersville
Indiana
D. of P Sees Rapid Growth and Red Cross Support
Wauseka Council No 344 D of P reports about fifty members with four initiates last Saturday and planned work for Thursday and Saturday. Two members serve in the military. Daughter of Pocahontas ranks second in Red Cross ambulance fund gifts, sending eight ambulances with nurse driver doctor and two helpers. Efforts underway to raise 200000 for more field ambulances bearing a silver plate engraving. Batesville Lodge F and A M and others conferred Master Mason on Carl Smith in Versailles where they were warmly received.
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Wauseka Council No. 344
D. of P
Pocahontas
Red Cross
Wenda
Batesville Lodge F.& A.M
Batesville
Carl Smith
Versailles
C O U Girls Stage Lawn Fete for Red Cross Benefit
The C O U Girls host a lawn fete on St. Mark's church lawn Thursday June 13 for Red Cross funds. Used binders will be sold. inquire of John Schmocker for details.
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Red Cross
St. Mark's Church
John Schmocker
Memorial Tribute to Charles Warren Fairbanks
After a lingering illness Charles Warren Fairbanks dies. The former ambassador, senator, and vice president is praised as a principled republican of broad mind and public service. Indiana loses its ablest citizen, while the nation mourns a tower of strength and humanity.
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Charles Warren Fairbanks
Mr. Fairbanks
United States Senate
United States
Fairbanks
Indiana
Bourne
Rejected men to be employed in war work
Provost Marshal General Crowder announces 200000 men rejected for front line service due to minor defects will be employed in producing or handling war equipment, freeing an equal number of men already in those roles for combat. The first call targets 9000 volunteers for spruce production for airplanes, with involuntary calls if needed after June 6.
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Crowder
Goyert and Stille Wedding at Cross Roads Church
Miss Vivian Stille and Henry Goyert united in marriage at St. Pauls Church Cross Roads by Rev Flants. Attendants were Oscar and Flora Goyert. A bridal dinner followed at the groom's home and the couple left for Indianapolis to begin married life in the grocery business. Relatives from Brookville Osgood and Indianapolis attended and sent best wishes.
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St. Paul’s Church
Cross Roads
Flants
Vivian Stille
Fanny Stille
Osgood
Henry Goyert
Geo. H. Goyert
Oscar
Flora Goyert
Flora
Indianapolis
Notice of Thursday closures by doctors and offices
Beginning Thursday noon June 13 1918 offices of Dr Bos Dr Timmermann and Dr Goyert will close Thursday afternoon until further notice.
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R. Bos
Timmermann
Goyert
Special meeting for L P of A members in Philadelphia
A special meeting will be held Friday evening June 7 with grand Philadelphia officials present. Initiatory work to follow and a social affair arranged. All members urged to attend. Reduced prices on Homeo Scratch and Chick Feed for another week at Batesville Roller Mills. Will Gelvin attended an Undertakers' Convention in Columbus, Ohio. A daughter was born to William Hammegle and wife on Wednesday May 29.
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Philadelphia
Batesville
Will Gelvin
Undertakers
Columbus
Ohio
William Hammegle
Indians in service on the battlefield in France
Among the pictures in the Indianapolis Star last Sunday the Marines man Charles Gibson appears among the Indians boys serving the country. The article notes his familiar face and his place in France as the war rages. John Schmocker.
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Indianapolis Star
Charles Gibson
U. S
France
Athletics Win Ball Game Over Liberty Guards 8 to 2
The Athletics defeated a Liberty Guards lineup under Lieut. Pohlman 8 to 2 at the Fair Grounds on Sunday. Moorman pitched well for the Athletics limiting the Guards to five hits as nine Athletics blows helped secure the victory. The Guards tried multiple pitchers including Ward Lightner Bloemer and Schoetmer but could not overcome the stronger offense. A fair crowd enjoyed the one sided contest and hinted at a rematch to prove the old style of ball.
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Liberty Guards
Lieut. Pohlman
Fair Grounds
Moorman
Athletics
Ward
Lightner
Bloemer
Schoetmer
Big John
Young Life Passes Away Elsie Mester macher
Elsie Mester macher dies at home on West Pearl Street after a long pulmonary tuberculosis illness. A 24 year life in Batesville included steno work for American Furniture Co. Funeral at 1:30 p m from home then Bethany church with burial at St Johns cemetery. survived by parents three sisters and one brother plus many relatives and friends.
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Elsie Mestermacher
West Pearl Street
Elsie
Batesville
Shelbyville
Cincinnati
American Furniture Co
Bethany Church
Zierer
St. John’s Cemetery
Twelve Special Men Wanted by Ripley County Board
The Ripley County conscription board seeks twelve men for immediate work as blacksmiths gunsmiths auto drivers and auto mechanics. Three go to Purdue June 28 and nine to Indianapolis June 15. report to Versailles board by Friday June 7. Selection may occur from the draft list. applicants must have completed at least eighth grade in Indiana schools.
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Ripley County
Purdue
Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis
Versailles
Indiana
Ripley County to Furnish Forty Nine Men for June Call
The Ripley County Conscription Board announces call No. 666 requiring forty nine men from Class A to be physically ready for general military service within five days after June 24. They will be sent to Camp Sherman for training in Chilliothe. Last month Ripley County supplied ninety six men including a special call of forty three plus a regular call of fifty three.
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Ripley County
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Fertilizer Plant Leased to Qmer Smith
Notice from N. E. Gregory announcing he has leased the fertilizer plant to Qmer Smith due to a shortage of help. He praises Mr. Smith, asks patrons for continued support, and thanks the public for past patronage. Regular business columns advise patronage.
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Qmer Smith
Memorial Day Observance in Batesville Honors Veterans
Memorial Day was observed in Batesville with closed businesses and flying Old Glory. A morning graveside ceremony honored fallen soldiers, followed by an afternoon program at St. Clair's Hall featuring Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Senator Van Nuys's Memorial address praising American ideals, unity, and sacrifice.
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Batesville
Liberty Guards
F.van Nuys
Indianapolis
Eureka Band
St. Clair’s Hall
Chas. Crowell
Allied Nations
Lincoln
Senator van Nuys
van Nuys
Days In Blue
America
France
Court House News Marriage Licenses Listed
G Stanoff to Mary Sepkovech Delaware Ind Shelbyville couples. Russell L Clapp to B H Campbell Shelbyville. New cases Dietrich A Ahrend. quiet title action. Florence Noyse named guardian for Neva Noyse minor. Wills of Edward F Huertaon approbated and Lawrence Steinmetz approbated on respective days.
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G. Stanoff
Mary Sepkovech
Path of
Delaware
Ind
Russell L. Clapp
B. H. Campbell
Shelbyville
Dietrich A Ahrend
Calvin Hunter
Florence Noyse
Neva Noyse
Edward F. Huelaon
Lawrence Steinmetz
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ST. Clar's Hall
Rev. Langendorff
Wauseeka Council
Redmen Hall
St. John's Cemetery
Laura Jager
John H. Borchelt
Lawn Fete
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