Batesville Triumph Over Shelbyville in Easy Victory
Batesville led the game from start to finish and defeated Shelbyville 6 to 3. Cy Benz pitched effectively allowing only three hits and received strong defensive support from Fatty Nickel. Shelbyville starter Zuckenbach struggled early before Mason finished, while Ira Wirth’s umpiring was solid. Sacrifice hits by Benoz Van Wercke Schroeder Mason helped Batesville’s offense, with five stolen bases for Batesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy" Benz
Batesville
T. T
Fatty’ Nickel
Benz
Shelbyville
Zuckenbach
Mason
Ira Wirth
M. Benoz
van. Wercke
Schroeder
Jones
Leslie
Rickenbach
Wirth
Batesville Public School Picnic Promises Ice Cream and Games
Batesville public school patrons and friends are invited to a social afternoon on Friday June 1 at the new school building. Pupils from the high and elementary schools will display work and prizes will be awarded for manual training projects. Refreshments and recitations will be offered and the public is welcome to attend all or part of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach Schooel
Batesville
Epiny
Batesville Hosts Lawrenceburg in Sunday Game at 2 P M
Batesville plans a home game Sunday against Lawrenceburg with a 2 PM start to accommodate visiting fans catching the 34 train. The Liver Rats have bolstered their squad since their last visit and are expected to provide a tough challenge. Local notes include Reverend G. Bover visiting Boonville relatives and others traveling for trains and errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Lawrenceburg
Liver Rats
Usafur
Commencement Exercises At St Clair's Hall Tonight
Batesville and Laughery township hold commencement at St Clair's hall tonight at eight. Seventeen representatives will each deliver an oration. The K P B band will provide music. Reserved seats cost 10 cents. general admission is free.
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Batesville
Laughery Township
St. Clair’s Hall
Commen Chous
K. of PB
Clara Hartsell Dies in Cincinnati Home
Mrs. Clara Hartsell formerly Clara Preil died at her Cincinnati home on Tuesday June 16 at 2 pm. Remains will be shipped to Bitervise for interment in the German M E cemetery. She leaves a husband two children her father two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hartsell
Clara Preil
Cincinnati
Bitervise
Paulsday
M. EE
Ausband
Livery Barn Fire Destroys Dr Jacksons Carriages
The divers barn of Dr Jackson at Lawrence was destroyed with numerous carriages stored on the second story lost. The brick turbine building with a metal roof prevented total ruin. Dr Hornung of Hamister who visited his sister, Mrs Menehofer, returned last Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Bover
Boonville
Ind
Rev
Holzapfer
Famly Dearatay
Dr. Jackson
Lawrence Sure Tees le Giand
Dr. Hornung
Hamister, Orh’o
John Menehofer
Hornung
Lorch Inspects Estate Claims and Hillenbrand Statue Move
Shelbyville's F E Lorch, ex Alabama, arrives to adjust Miss Marie Bauer’s claim and handle Metropolitan Insurance matters with home agent Henry Terry. William Stewart of Waldron arrives to oversee the Hillenbrand statue transfer as his family moves into the Hillenbrand corner property.
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F. E. Lorch
Shelbyville
Alabama
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Marie Bauer
Henry Terry
William Stewart
Waldron
Hillenbrand
West
Broadway Streets
Transfers of Property in Sunman Versailles and Osgood Areas
Land transfers involve Regina Ratheiser, Chas Johnon, J King Gray, Edith Conger guardian, Merritt Anderson, Ed uth Bell, George Laws, Jesse Wells, Edwin Stockley, Avice White, Louisa Weatherhead, Horatio Shadday, Stacy Rennekamp, Lever, Nicholas Volz, Herman Jahnigen, Ida Lebacher, John C Row, Clarinda Green, Carmine Schorting, Julia McCormick, Chas Pratt, Cody Kirschbaum, Alfred Young with numerous parcels across Franklin, Union, Osgood, Milan, Versailles, and surrounding townships valued from $1 to $4,000 with multiple beneficiaries and guardians noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Ratheiser
Lucy McGuire
Sunman
Chas. L. Johnon
J. King Gray
Amanda Lawrence
Versailles
Sun
Mary H. Laws
Guardian
John Blackmore
Franklin
Wiliam Firth
Ela J. Willson
Osgood
Christian Fink
Herman Hi
Menke
Delaware
Edith KE. Conger
Jay C. Atkins
James M. Spencer
Merritt Anderson
Albert EK. Anderson
Franglin
SBA
Edrth Bell
Ada
Dole
Milan
George Laws
Dore
Jesse Wells
Lelia Sunman
Franklin Tp
Edwin H. Stockley
James W. Liis
Washington
Avice M. White
Jacob L. Bentham
Louisa Weatherhead
Henry Owaid
Bateville
Staug
Horatio
Shadday
Calvin H. Snadday
Shelby
Stacy
Wim
Renuekamp
Lacre
Adams
Herman Jahnigen Adémi
Ida Lebacher
Johnson
Julia McCormick
Andy LR. Gray
Chas. P. Pratt
Arthur B. Andrews
Cody Kirschbaum
Albert Armstrong
Batesville
Alfred Young
Chas. M. Donovan
Knights of Pythias Lodge Hosts Pythian Sisters Banquet
The Knights of Pythias inducted John Eichacker and Arthur Schein on Thursday night and were surprised by a visit from the Pythian Sisters who arrived with baskets of edibles. About sixty people attended and enjoyed the feast as the K P Band provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vncal Lodge of Knights of Pythias
John Eichacker
Arthur Schein
Pythian
K. of P. Band
Batesville Gun Club Shoot Scores and Local Notes
The Batesville Gun Club tally lists shooters Andrew Kops, Fred Brumme, John Schroeder, Gibson, A. W. Tromweber, M. G. Hillenbrand, and H. C. Canfield with varied scores. Local social notes report Helena Schrader visiting from Cincinnati, Clara Zierer from Indianapolis, and appearances by Jake Caplinger, Gus Walke, Harry Carr, Ben Belter Jr., and H. H. Canfield returning from an Eastern trip. Businesses promote home goods, laces, embroideries, and screen doors with Thie & Vonderheide and Nick Blank featured.
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Batesville Gun
Andrew Kops
Chi
Fred Brummee
John Schroeder
Ey Gibson
Vlad Ty Y
Jo A. Hi Henbrand
Etree Paes
A.W. Tromweber
Gg.m. Hillenbrand
H.C. Canfield
Jake Caplinger
Gus Walke
Harry Carr
Ben Belter, Jr
Osgood
New Law Firm Opens Office In Versailles
A. B. Wycoff of Wycor & Lee bought out Connelley & Klein and took possession of their office on Pear Street moving it to the old stand west of J. H. Wilker & Co. Wycoff will handle work locally while Louis Lee presides over Versailles matters. Connelley has quit law to travel for Greene Mann Heros Manufacturing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Wycoff
Wycor & Lee
Versailles
Connelley & Klein
J. H. Wilker & Co
Pear Street
Wycoff
Louis Lee
Imembber
Wycor
Conneley
Greemann Heros. Manufacturing Company
Secretary Report and Local Notices From Cross Roads 1908
The report covers the German Mutual Fire Insurance Co cross roads Indiana with financials for the year including total capital 209376.00 and net increase 100860.00 plus membership counts. Local notices mention Emma Reinhart lecture attendance, new shirtwaist line at The Racket Store, social visits and travels of Miss Linda Schorr and others, fertilizer prices at George Siefert Morris, and various farm and apparel promotions.
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Parlmers
German Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Cross Roads
Ind
Janet
Lyos
Janess
Toy
John Korte
Greemann Bros Mill Fire Threat Reignites Roof Blaze
A fire in Greemann Bros sawmill engine room threatened the structure again after years of prior destruction. Sparks ignited sawdust in the cave trough, but prompt alert from ladies and quick work by locals and firefighters kept damage slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greemann Bros
Schork
Greemann Factory
Farewell Party for Gotlieb Mozer Before Decatur Departure
The W E O Club members and their ladies spent Monday night at Sunman for a farewell supper honoring Gotlieb Mozer before his departure to Decatur LiL on Tuesday night. The group enjoyed an elegant supper at the Rice House and overall had a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E O. Club
Sunman
Gotlieb Mozer
Decatur
Lil
Rice House
Knoights of Pythias Plan Memorial Services Parade
The Knoights of Pythias Castile hall will form ranks at 3 30 p m Sunday June 21 and march to St Johns cemetery at Huntersville for memorial services. A quartet will sing and a short address will be delivered for the occasion.
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Knoights of
Pythias
Castile Hall
Lus
St. John’s Cemetery
Huntersville
Interesting Debates at Local Verbosity Club Meeting
A series of debates at Wes Schultz hall on Main street featured discussion on whether drunkenness or profanity elevates, with John Soowcaput supporting drunkenness using scripture and A Undergrowth opposing it. The note mentions Ed Blank introducing a new force with four silkworms recently arrived from Aurora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Schultz
Main Street
John Soowcaput
A. Undergrowth
Ed Blank
Aurora
Milan Defeated by Leroy Bail Team on Leroy Grounds
The Leroy bail team won a one sided game Sunday afternoon against Milan on the Leroy grounds. Bowland pitched masterly keeping Milan at mercy while Gauck and Tekaive stood out in batting and fielding. Other highlights include Gauck two base hit and several sacrifices, with Wilson on base several times and multiple strikeouts by Bowland.
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Shelbyville
T. T's
Indianapolis
T. Tis
Uch
Hartford City
Anderson
Baleviie
Leroy
Milan
Leroy Grounds
Stonv
Gauck
Tekaive
Bobland
Milan Boys
Obermeyer
B. Salmon
Wilson
Bens
Mulford
Parson
Shermer
Bolland
Bowland
Kops
Lawn fete to aid church with games and rides
The Young People's Society of the Cross Road church plans a lawn fete on its church lawn Friday evening June 19. Activities include outdoor bowling, baby rack, and a fish pond. Hops depart Blank's and Baas' drug stores at 7:15 and 8:15. Ice cream and soft drinks available. Public invited for a pleasant country evening and to support a good cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the
Birthday Surprise Honors Miss Lydia Meyer with Dance
Miss Lydia Meyer celebrated her 19th birthday with a large gathering Monday night. Friends hosted a royal evening of dancing and games, with ample refreshments. The parlor was decorated with palms and white lilies, creating a beautiful scene as young people enjoyed the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Meyer
Miss Meyer
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Elrieh
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Leightner
Wintzs
Wernkert
J. Benz
Camden
Swaib
Mitchell
Rick’pbach
Church
Dobbins
Bessy Ees
J. Rickenbach
Ceak
J.J. Putman
Newpoint
H. A. Jacobs
Nid Frenselmeyer
Peontown
Lizzie Selke
Larry Blank
Jake Cook
Fam
Brookville
Engel’s
Clara Kraumn
George Wheeler
Dick Schrader
Will St. Clair
Cora Schlicht
City
Peter Holzer
Roy Decker
Greensburg
Henry Brockman
H. H. Krome
Walsman & Schroeder's
Meyer’s
Recorder Wetzler
John C. Row
Verre Aow
Clarinda Green
Mamo S
Helena Schrader
Clara Zierer
Baas & Schultz
Hiyomei
H. H. Kramer
H. H. Canfield
Nick Blank
Clarence Heidt
Dan Foley
Kingston
Thie & Vonderheide’s
St. Louis’ Church
St. John
I Mer Ii. Barnhorst
Leo M. Benz
Hugo M. Benz
Joseph M. Dehner
Lawrence M. Dennert
Joseph BP. Lindenmaier
George A. Meister
Cornelius J. Miller
Edward J. Schumacher
Ida B. Amrhein
Margeret Fh. Klank
Charlotta M. Ferkinhot
A. Flora Fragge
Elenora Hortemoeller
Johanna C. Luesse
Carrie M. Ollier
Marie B. Giler
Carrie C. Wintz
New Law Firm
Town Hall
Emma Reinhart
Linda Schorr
George S. Siefert’s
Morris
William Vaughn
Mrs. McConnel
Clara Spaeth
Oldenburg
Christina Thieiking
Martha Hane
Sophia Thielking
Henry Weishoff
William Westerman
Geo. F. Siefert’s
Schorr
Havana
Greemann Mill
KH. of P. Decoration Services
George F Stefert
Minnie Voegele
Theresia Roeu
Lawrence Lambert
Clarence Donnell
Charles Gausman
Daily Fly Killers
Tanglefoot
Walsman & Schroeder’s
John Meyer
Binder Twine
Thie & Vonderheide
Meyer's
P.O
Beltzer
hKane
Truitt
LE. Salmon
Milan Uo Udu
Lawn Fete
Hilda Krieger
da Jacobs
Eden
Gussie Duever
St. Louis
A. A. Hackman and
St. Lou's
Fred Grieshop
Fred
Herman Dickman
Maroon,Il
Mrs. Dickman
Mrs. Westrop
George Reideman
Mae
Slabtown
Mary Netterman
Near Adams Church
John Hadler
Smyrna
Carl Noelker
Mrs
Chas. Zweige
Gregor Roell
Oll
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