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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
6
Batesville High School seniors wrapped a busy week with a six o clock dinner and dance at the home of W Romweber and wife. Blue and gold decorations, a four course dinner, and toasts marked the evening as part of their final year celebrations before Friday’s commencement exercises.
Miss Alice Riedemer married Chris H Kassendick, clerk of Ripley County, at St John s Lutheran church. Rev Mittermier officiated as the couple, attended by the groom s cousin and Miss Minerva Stutz, began their life together in Versailles.
Miss Agnes Laudick wed George Weigel at St. Louis Church in a June ceremony during nuptial high mass. The couple plans a honeymoon trip through the south visiting Birmingham and Atlanta before settling on East Pearl Street.
An automobile driven by Tony Stein overturned on East Pearl Street near the Power Plant after a blowout on the right rear and left front tires. Tony Stein, Harry Ferkinhoff, and three of his children were in the car. none were injured, though the top windshield and radiator were damaged.
The St Louis parish holds its annual picnic at the church grounds on Saturday June 21 with amusements and refreshments. Supper is served from 430 to 800 pm and music by the Romweber Hillenbrand Orchestra. The public is invited.
Knights of Pythias members and friends are invited to a Friday evening dance at St. Clair's Hall. Committee chair Mrs. Elizabeth Guethlein of Cincinnati has been visiting Carrie Tekulve and returned home Saturday. Mrs. Alice Wuellner of Sunman made an early Batesville call Wednesday morning. Oil stores at H. F. Schrader's.
Afton area farmer J P Meierle was found dead at his Batesville area residence by his brother Frank on Friday. Coroner Murray reported a gunshot to the skull with a nearby revolver. authorities consider suicide given lack of struggle and money or bonds found on the deceased. The body was taken to Weigel Burst morgue and laid to rest at St Anthony's cemetery in Morris. Meierle was fifty three and living alone, with signs of despondency and plans to dispose of his farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Fallman of Paso Robles California drove to Batesville to visit uncle Nicholas Volz and other relatives. They spent five weeks on the road with a tent and stove living at each campsite guarded at night by their dog. They plan to return by the Lincoln Highway to Sacramento traveling from Pasadena via a southern route.
The Ripley County Board of Equalization members, including Newton Hyatt president Francis Lochard secretary Nicholas Brunner and Louis Goyert, visited Batonville on Wednesday to gain a more accurate knowledge of valuations. Dr Geo T Beckett could not attend.
BORN To Otto Wissel and wife a boy on June 11. BORN To Robert Reister and wife a girl on June 12. BORN To Albert Goldschmidt and wife a boy on June 13. Mrs. John H. Dwenger of Ray Township attended her nephew Henry Koepfie's Cincinnati wedding, then returned home Wednesday.
William G. Glover sells the Lawrenceburg Press after eight years as owner and editor to D. Paul Ziegler and J. B. Ryan from Tennessee. E. S. Smashey will remain with the paper, aiding the transition with thirty-two years at the Press and knowledge of local conditions.
R S Potter presents Miwogeo Water at Blank's Pharmacy to introduce this Ripley County product from the Miwogeo Mineral Well and Sanatorium Co. led by T H Thompson. The Milan group has formed a $200000 stock company, plans a modern sanitarium, a seven eight acre site with golf course tennis courts baseball diamond and automobile track, aiming to draw business to Milan.
A large crowd attended the St Pauls Ladies Society supper and bazaar at Cross Roads last Thursday afternoon and evening. The organization has built a reputation for excellent meals and generous displays, with many unable to sample all dishes. Rain threatened but could not dampen turnout as the ladies praised the event’s success.
C L Newman, formerly a Sandusky area school principal, has been appointed bookkeeper in the stationery department of the House of Representatives in Washington. He received the appointment on the recommendation of Representative John S Benham and is now filling the position.
At Monday’s meeting the City School Board chose teachers for the 1919-1920 term and elected all current teachers to their same posts. A car of bran and middlings arrived in town within a day. Morris Mill. Mrs George Menzie and her son from Greensburg visited Tuesday evening to spend time with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Griesehop.
Batesville boys travel to Lawrenceburg next Sunday to meet the local squad in a anticipated strong game. Local fans plan to travel to support the team with lively rooting for victory.
Sunday School groups from the area plan a large Fourth of July picnic at Norwold Grove near New Pennington. An extensive program includes music, declamations and speeches by notable speakers. Refreshments will be served on the grounds.
The Spotted Poland China Pig Club invites boys and girls ages eight to eighteen in Ripley County to enter a 58 day feeding contest culminating at the Indiana State Fair. Prizes total fifteen with first prize of 75 dollars and awards down to 10 dollars. Entry closes next Wednesday June 25. County agents George Shortle and Will Goyert provide details and free registered pigs while supplies last.
John Romweber was bitten on the arm and leg Tuesday when a dog attacked at Paul Schimpke's while seeking gasoline. He repelled the first attack, was knocked down and bitten again, but Schimpke's daughter intervened to stop the dog. Dr Gibson gave Pasteur treatment. no serious outcome expected.
Several residents report sightings of a strange man wandering Batesville during late night and early morning last week. Details vary about his appearance and actions, but no further news suggests he remains in town.
Soldiers will perform an exhibition drill on the grounds of St John’s church at Penntown Sunday evening June 22 at 7 30 p m. All soldiers reading this are invited to join those already secured for the drill. The event opens the Children’s Day program.
The St Mark's Ladies' Society will host a social and supper on June 28 on the church lawn. Home baking and other refreshments will be available. Supper price is 35 cents.
Farmers' Automobile Insurance covers fire lightning theft tornado windstorm and cyclone with special rates offered by E C Timmermann & Co. Hiram Mann traveled from Cincinnati Saturday evening returning Monday with his wife and son after visiting relatives in town and Versailles. Dan Kammeyer spent Friday at the Kammeyer farm in Spades. Use Crystal Leaf Flour available at all grocers.
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