Henry Kortum Called to the Great Beyond
Henry Kortum dies at 38 after illness in Cincinnati and at home. Born in Germany, he lived in Batesville, married Lillian Wisman with two daughters, and held roles with Ailéabrand Co. and local unions. Funeral today at 2 p.m. in Huntersville with services and burial, joined by community groups and family in mourning.
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Band of
Kortum
Henry Kortum
Germany
America
Henry
Sreaty
Batesville
John Siek
Cincionati
Earth
Mia
John Slek
Gotlieb Franke
St. Louis
Huntersville
Zierer
Woodmen Lodge
Fire Department
Ald Association
Ailéabrand Co
John
Batesville hosts big Fourth of July celebration
The Eureka band plans a large Fourth of July event at Batesville fair grounds with dancing day and night and various amusements on the schedule. Meals and refreshments will be served on the grounds, promising a good time for visitors.
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Eureka
Batesville Fair Grounds
Batesville
Notice on Office Scheduling and Absence
The notice states the author will be away for about a week and plans to staff the office on Saturday. It references a manual section of a tomaship business and includes unclear phrases. No names, dates, or concrete actions are clearly identified.
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Lana
Tomaship Business
U.S. Weather Bureau
Washington, D.C
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Pastor Elect Unites Spades and Penntown Lutheran Churches
Rev. Arndt arrives as pastor after 13 years missionary work and three years in Cincinnati. He recently completed a post graduate year at Lane Seminary. The Spades Penntown union reflects a progressive era spirit and cooperation across church lines.
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Arndt
Miscouri
Home
Cincinnati
Lane Seminary
Spades
Penntown
Jine
Churches of Spades
K of P Decoration Observed by Laughery Valley Lodge
Laughery Valley Lodge K of P held its annual Decoration Day service at Castle Hall and visited cemeteries to decorate graves of deceased brothers. The committee, Edward Brockman Edwin Whleman and Wm. Brune with chauffeur Wm. Krieger, decorated sites including St Mark's and St Pauls cemeteries noting interments such as John Lehmkuehler John Hohner John St Clair Henry Wachsman Leo Kirschbaum Fred Schrader Edward Schorr and Wa Hoffmeister.
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Laughery Valley Lodge
K.of P
Castle Hall
Edward Brockman
Edwin Whleaman
Wm. Brune
Krieger
Supreme Lodge
St. Mark’s Cemetery
John Lehmkuehler
John Hohner
Ab &J. John’s
John St. Clair
Henry Wachsman
Leo Kirschbaum
Fred Schrader
Edward Schorr
St. Paul's
Wa. Hoffmeister
Suomano Lodge
Notice For Bids Batesville Water Works 1916
Notice of bids received by the Batesville Water Works Co. Batesville Indiana until 2 p m July 2 1916 for earth dam 2650 feet long 12 feet high reinforced concrete face brick pumping station 14 by 24 feet and about 9000 feet of electric transmission line plans and specs available at Batesville Water Works Co or from Charles Brossman Consulting Engineer Indianapolis Indiana
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Hatesville Water Works Company
Batenville
Ted
Batesville Water Works Co
Batesville
Ind
Charles Brossman
Merchants Bank Bidg
Indianapolis
Historic Weesel's store for sale in Huntersville Indiana
For sale an established business site known as Weesel's store at the northeast corner of Main Street and boundary Line, Huntersville Ind. The property includes four large living rooms, a 20x40 store room, a large barn, horse stable and buggy shed, corn crib and essentials for a country store. Seller has managed the place for over twenty years. Call Fred Wessel Jr. for details.
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Weesel
Main Street
Boundary Ine
Huntersville
Ind
Callon
Fred Wessel, JR
Benz Wins Another for Sox in Seven to One Win
Joe Benz pitched to help Chicago White Sox defeat Cleveland 7 to 1 in the first game of a double header on Cleveland soil. Renzi impressed as the top pitcher, while the season’s form for the staff remained strong though bids to be best still uncertain. Dr A T Mutter plans to showcase watches on July 1 for a sale.
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Joe Benz
Sox
Cleveland
Renzi
Chicago
Annual Meeting At Doll Farm Unites Hil lenbrand Sales Force
Traveling salesmen of Batesville’s Hil lenbrand firm gathered for their annual outing at the Doll Farm. The event blends factory tours with a school of experiences where each man teaches and learns, fostering fellowship and sharper sales approaches. After talks by company leaders and the new sales manager, they shared a banquet before resuming their territories July 5. Participants span Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kansas, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, and Michigan.
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Hillenbrand
Batesville
Doll Farm
J. A. Hilenbrand
C. @. Andres
H. S. Spencer
Knights of the Grip
E. E. Connelley
Indiana
M. TR. Connelley
F.G. Courtney
Ninole
A.J. Oelrich
Illinoie
al Erbacher
Ohio
West Virginia
W. J. Gelvin
I. L. Falls
Kansas
J.C. Francis
Wisconsin
O. E. King
Missouri
N. W. Knepper
Michigan
J. A. Macaugh
Kentucky
ER. E. Rughea
EK. J. Petne
Tows
Tam Found at Hammerle House With Beer and Lunach
Tam is located at the Hammerle House where he can always be found, noted for a big beer and a large lunach.
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Tam
Hammerle House
St Pauls Church Smyrna Notes On Services Activities
The Smyrna Maryland church lists German and English services next Sunday with sermons on Christian life and prosperity. Activities include Sunday School, Children’s Day exercises, choir rehearsals, and a Bethany Luther League business session. The Rt Rev Jos Chartrand D D visited. 103 children and 16 adults confirmed. large crowd attended.
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A. E. Griogle
Bethany Luther League
A. E. Gringle
University
Detriot
Laredo
Marlette
Hazenville
Bethany Church
Jos. Chartrand D
Bernard Klee Passes Away After Eighty Seven Years
Bernard Klee born in Germany in 1828 died after a five week illness. A resident of our city for forty years he left a widow and nine children. Funeral services were held at St. Louis Church and interment followed in the church cemetery with many relatives present.
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Bernard Klee
Germany
Mr. Rice
William Schantz
Elmer Slifer
Shelbyville
Dan Geiger
William Flick
Indianapolis
Joseph Klee
Batesville
St. Louis Church
Church
Weigel & Burst
Mr. Klee
Breaks Collar Bone While Picking Cherries
While working at Rev Gringle s Saturday Wir Behlmer fell from a ladder breaking his right shoulder blade. A rung broke causing a violent backward throw and a head shoulder impact. Doctor Gibson confirms the injury will inconvenience him for weeks and force Will to use his left hand more than usual.
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Gringle
Behlmer
Gibson
Will
Second Degree Murder Charge Against Marshal Gouge
After four days of investigation the Decatur County grand jury returned an indictment of second degree murder against Marshal Thomas Gouge of Newpoint for the shooting of Will Wolfe. The jury now cites Sanford Starks and Curt Walker as witnesses who were present. Gouge pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
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Decatur County
Thomas Gouge
Newpoint
Will Wolfe
Sanford Starks
Curt Walker
Gouge
Parish School Festival Yields Modest Profit and Honors
The St. Louis parish school closing exercises drew a crowded St. Clair's hall where the net profit reached 693.40 and the event showcased the children’s skill. Fr. Pulgence read the names of students with perfect attendance. Anna Kurtz and Cleona Gauck won music gold medals. Matilda and Lorette Zilleouebler earned Oliver medals for value, while Edmund Johnson received a violin distinction. Amid prizes, a 6250 net from the children's feast was noted, and winners received various gifts. Albert Brum and Ernest Boehmer returned from St. Francis College Ocptcetawi, hoping for a vacation after a long year. Rev J. Rapp led vesper service. St Aloysius Young Men's Society plans an anniversary observance next Sunday.
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St. Louis
St. Clair’s Hall
Pulgence
Anna Kurtz
Cleona Gauck
Matilda
Loretta Zilleouebler
Oliver
Wuale
Edmund Johnson
Giolin
Anna Hortewiller
Mra. L Ollier
Ralph Dietz
Sylvia Smith
John Meyer
P. E. Lockwood
Edward Fischer
Albert Brum
Ernest Boehmer
St. Francis College
Oclpctawati
J. Rapp
St. Aloysius Young Men's Society
Batesville Young Man Makes New Venture
A clipping from the Independent News of New Richmond Ohio reports new management and aims to restore stability and quality. The editor pledges a straight, local focus with four pages of city and county news and local advertising to serve the community and rebuild reader confidence.
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Independent News
New Richmond
Robert E. Noelker
Independent Newe 6
Neway
Noelker
Losure
Aerie
Ohio
White Sox Sunday Fun Doubtful Weather Delays Ramblers
Wet grounds again forced the Ramblers to call off their game last Sunday before visitors arrived saving some gate costs. If weather cooperates, a fast game is expected next Sunday as the White Sox of Indianapolis are booked, one of Indiana’s fastest amateur teams.
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Ramblers
White Sox
Indianapolis
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