Batesville Citizens Appeal for Road Improvement
Batesville residents urge Ripley County Board of Commissioners to build a concrete 18 foot wide road from the Franklin County line through Batesville to Napoleon. They request survey, cost estimates, bid advertising, and action next summer with priority for Batesville based on tax contributions and a two million dollar valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Ripley County
Franklin County
Batesville
Napoleon
Versailles
Commissioners’ Court
Walnut Street
Franklin Street
Gutter
Boehringer Street
Main Street
Jesville
Osgood
Holton
Ripley
Honorable
Young Wife Dies After Illness in Indianapolis
Mrs. Berry Dickey rushed to Indianapolis last week as her daughter Mrs. Dora Beebe, age twenty seven, lay gravely ill after an operation for tonsil removal. Beebe died Saturday morning and was buried at Crown Cemetery beside her husband and family.
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Berry Dickey
Indianapolis
Dora Beebe
Loyal Patriots Lodge Receives Grand Officers Visit
Lodge No. 7 Loyal Patriots of America welcomed Grand Worthy Master Robert McCutcheon and Grand Secretary Joseph Kildare of Philadelphia along with Past Grand Worthy Master J. R. Davis of Pittsburgh. Members gathered for business, secret work demonstrations, addresses, and a banquet with social hour.
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Lodge No. 7
The
Loyal Patriots of America
Loyal Patriots
Robert McCutcheon
Joseph Kildare
Philadelphia
J. R. Davis
Pittsburg
of the
Our City
Resigns Banking Position John H Wilker
John H Wilker resigns as second vice president and director of the First National Bank after fifteen years with the institution. He served as cashier until recently and will seek new business engagements after a period of rest, having been a longtime Batesville business figure.
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John H. Wilker
First National Bank
Batesville
J. H. Wilker
Bank
Back to Old Time Returns as Plants Restore Schedules
In Batesville the new factory schedule to start an hour earlier and quit at eleven for lunch failed to satisfy workers. The five day trial caused confusion as neighbors did not share meal times, and by Monday all plants reverted to the previous timetable.
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Batesville
Morris man arrested for forgery over stock purchases
Henry Cordes of Morris was arrested by Marshal Harry Wernke on a forgery charge. He was brought to Batesville and released on bond until a preliminary hearing before Mayor Gibson. Checks totaling about 1250 were cashed against Maurice Volz’s account with forged signatures.
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Henry Cordes
Morris
Maurice Volz
Harry Wernke
Mr. Cordes
Batesville
Gibson
Mr. Volz
Cordes
Mrs Albert Zierer Recovers From Bethesda Operation
Last Saturday morning Mrs Albert Zierer underwent a serious operation at Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati. Friends here are gratified to learn she is recovering nicely and hope she may be with us again soon.
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Albert Zierer
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
Batesville Baseball Club Dance at the Fair Grounds
Batesville Baseball Club hosts a dance at the fair grounds on Saturday evening June 19 with latest dance music. The event promises a good time and is open to club members and attendees alike.
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Batesville
Fair Grounds
Population Trends in Ripley County 1900 1910 1920
The table from the bureau of census, Washington shows Ripley County population for 1920 with 1910 and 1900 comparisons. It indicates a net loss of 758 people over the last decade.
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Ripley County
Bureau of Census
Washington
Gas Situation Prompts Batesville Council Action on Plant Sale
Batesville officials and Commercial Club leaders discussed delaying a sale of the Batesville Gas Company's plant. A joint committee will seek time extension to study wells, gas supply, costs, and operation, with engineer Bennington to survey holdings and report soon to guide next steps.
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Batesville Gas Company
M. F. Bohland
E. E. Taylor
Commercial Club
Wm. F. Wisman
A. B. Wycoff
Batesville
Bennington
Snider and Rotz
Indianapolis
Streets being oiled by Covington oil works crew
Eaton Oil Works representatives from Covington Kentucky are oiling the streets with a 900 gallon tank truck, delivering about 7 500 gallons daily. The oil makes streets tough to travel on briefly but reduces dust in summer and preserves pavement, with a suggestion for a second oiling in fall.
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Eaton Oil Works
Covington
Tate
Reelected to City School Board
At a City Council meeting last week Herman Kaiser was reelected to the City School Board, keeping the personnel unchanged: A G Qierer John Behlmer and Mr Kaiser will continue on the board.
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Herman Kaiser
A. G. Qierer
John Behlmer
Mr. Kaiser
School enumeration shows county gain in 1920
Ripley County’s 1920 enumeration reports 5 604 persons aged six to twenty one, a net gain of 85 since 1919. Franklin Township and Versailles each credited with the greatest local gains, while Johnson Township shows the heaviest loss.
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Versailles Republican
Charles R. Hertenstein
Ripley County
Johnson Township
Franklin Township
Versailles
Adams
Brown
Center
Delaware
Franklin
Eos
Jackson
Johnson
Laughery
Jeeree Creek
Shelby
Washington Tp
Milan
Osgood
Sunman
Batesville
Shepherd of the Hills drawn strong crowds at Lyric
The Shepherd of the Hills at the Lyric drew many patrons last Thursday and Friday. Harold Bell Wright supervised staging and his work pleased audiences who read the book or saw previous productions. Wintz’s efforts to bring top picture-film quality were praised and patrons urged continued liberal support.
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Harold Bell Wright
Wintz
Social event draws strong turnout at St Pauls Ladies Aid
Despite unfavorable weather the St Pauls Ladies Aid Society social and bazaar last Thursday drew a large crowd and proved a success. The women worked hard and are gratified by the favorable outcome.
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St. Paul's
Lawn fete by C C U girls at St Mark's Church lawn
A lawn fete hosted by the C U girls takes place on Wednesday evening June 16 at St Mark's Church lawn. Refreshments will be served and proceeds benefit the group.
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St. Mark’s Church
Knights of Pythias Memorial Service in Huntersville
Laughery Valley Lodge held memorial services for departed Knights at St. John's Church Huntersville with about one hundred Knights, K of P Band leading a procession from Castle Hall. Rev Held led the program with music from St Mark's Orchestra and hymns, Rev Barthelmas delivering a memorial sermon on The Sepulchre of Our Loved Ones. John Pruis spoke on Pythianism and read Grand Chancellor John W. Craig's memorial message. Doxology and benediction closed the service.
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Laughery Valley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
St. John’s Church
Huntersville
K. of P
Castle Hall
Rev. Held
St. John’s
St. Mark’s
Barthelmas
John Pruis
John W. Craig
The
K. of P. Lodge
Mann-Hart wedding unites Miss Helen Mann and Roy Hart
Miss Helen Mann daughter of Emmett Mann and wife and Roy Hart son of Willard Hart were wed Wednesday at Napoleon in a ceremony led by Rev. W F Crane of Wesley Chapel. Bridesmaid Alma Kammeyer and Everett Hart attended. A wedding supper followed then a trip to Greensburg and Indianapolis before returning to the bride’s home.
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Helen Mann
Emmett Mann
Roy
Hart
Willard Hart
Napoleon
W. F. Crane
Wesley Chapel
Alma Kammeyer
Everett Hart
Aew
Greensburg
Indianapolis
Recovery Update From Local School Instructors
Miss Leona Stuart Domestic Science instructor at the high school is recovering after an appendectomy at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Her friend Miss Burlingame former Batesville principal also underwent surgery and has already been released to convalesce.
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Leona Stuart
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati
Stuart
Miss Burlingame
Batesville High School
Burlingame
Coca Colas to Meet Batesville Athletics at Fair Ground Park
Batesville Athletics resume action next Sunday at the fair ground ball park facing the Coca Colas of Cincinnati. The semi pro lineup features pitcher Walter Marcus who blanked Reading Royals last Sunday and Norwood in a 14 inning affair. Game starts promptly at 2 30.
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Batesville Athletics
Coca Colas
Cincinnati
Fair Ground
Norwood
Walter Marcus
Reading Royals
Athletics
Queen City
Convicted Batesville Man Sentenced in Delinquency Case
Charles Stott twenty seven of Lawrenceburg Ind was sentenced to three months in the workhouse after being found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a sixteen year old girl He told Judge Hoffman he would marry the girl if his wife obtained a divorce He is a former Batesville resident Mrs Oscar Lehmkuehler returned to Cincinnati after a ten day visit with her mother in law
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Charles Stott
Lawrenceburg
Ind
C. W. Hoffman
Stott
Arlington Team Beats Batesville in Big Local Game
The Arlington team defeated Batesville 9 to 3 at the fair grounds to even the series. Neideffer pitched brilliantly for Arlington while Fred Nieman and then John Nieman pitched for Batesville. Arlington plans a Brookville return game Sunday with Dennison's A B C's to follow.
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Brookville
Dennison
Batesville
Arlington
Fair Grounds
Fred Nieman
Huddleson
Lightner
Fred
John
Neideffer
Franklin County
Indianapolis
Prell-Bland Post Meeting Set for Monday Evening
The regular monthly meeting of the Prell-Bland Post of the American Legion will be held at their headquarters in the K. of C. Building next Monday at 7 30 P M. All service men are urged to attend. Adjutant.
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Prell-Bland
The
American Legion
K. of C
Dance at Osgood features James Withers Wednesday night
James Withers to host another popular jazz dance at Osgood on Wednesday evening June 16 with music by the Greensburg Jazz Band. Promoters urge attendance and describe the event as must attend.
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James Withers
Osgood
Greensburg
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Shepherd OF the Hills
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