Ripley County Considers Patrol Road System
A Versailles meeting of the Ripley County Good Roads Association on June 12 1919 urged replacing obsolete repairs with a patrol system. The plan divides roads into sections each man serving full time, handling ditches culverts and enforcing laws to improve maintenance and curb political influence. The committee emphasized broad funding, merit based hiring, and contractor supplied materials to push immediate extensive road improvements.
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Ripley County Good Roads Association
Court House
Indiana
Ripley County
Versailles
Batesville Base Ball Falls 2 1 at Lawrenceburg
Batesville traveled to Lawrenceburg Sunday and lost a tight 2 to 1 game as Lawrenceburg scored twice in the first inning aided by two Batesville errors. Batesville tallied in the fifth on a bases loaded walk. Moorman and Stoneking pitched well for their teams with six hits allowed each. Batteries: Batesville Moorman Moorman Lawrenceburg Staneking Little. Batesville plans a home game with Osgood on Sunday July 6 and urges strong fan support.
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Batesville
Lawrenceburg
Moorman
Stoneking
Staneking
Little
Osgood
Fire damages Versailles store in shoe department
Special From Versailles report of a late night blaze at Hunter and Thompson general store. Fire destroyed about 200 pairs of men and boys shoes and damaged flooring with smoke throughout the rear of the building. Loss estimated 2000 to 3000 dollars, mostly insured. fire cause unknown. store to close until an insurance adjuster visits and a fire sale will follow.
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Hunter & Thompson
Party Crowd Gathers At Romweber Home
John Romweber entertained a large city crowd and several out of town guests with a Tuesday evening party and dance. Local attendees included Bertha Timmerman Selma Taylor Mary Robinson Esther Johanning Elton Kramer Albert Bischen Maxwell Gibson and Harry Engel. Visitors named Ruth Hillenbrand Esther Berger Alvina Beckman of Cincinnati Dorothea Miller Florence Zoller Mildred Emmert Helen Tomson of Greensburg Russell Schuck of Sunman Wm Bachman of Aurora Frederick Zoller Robert Meek and Robert McCardle of Greensburg attended.
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John Romweber
Bertha Timmerman
Selma Taylor
Mary Robinson
Esther Johanning
Messrs
Elton Kramer
Albert Bischen
Maxwell Gibson
Harry Engel
Ruth Hillenbrand
Esther Berger
Alvina Beckman
Cincinnati
Dorothea Miller
Florence Zoller
Mildred Emmert
Helen Tomson
Greensburg
Russell Schuck
Sunman
Wm. Bachman
Aurora
Frederick Zoller
Robert Meek
Robert McCardle
Road committee formed to present township road problems
A county meeting appointed a committee with one representative from each of eleven townships to address road issues before the July county commissioners. Members include Laughery William Schwier from Delaware and others. citizens urged to share suggestions with their township committeeman for a stronger local representation at the hearing. The commissioners agreed to welcome the committee’s meeting. The notice was set for Tuesday, May 0.
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Laughery
Wm. Schwier
Delaware
Henry Bultman
Jackson
Frank Grow
Marelng, Faly-O
Taxable valuations show county livestock and goods totals
Courtesy data from Ripley County Board of Equalization lists numbers and average valuations for horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs and autos plus farm implements and household furniture. It notes Batesville plants not yet passed, public utilities to be set by the State Board, and county land assessments raised 10 to 50 percent over township figures.
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Louis Goyext
Ripley County
Batesville
County Board of Equalization
Former resident visits Batesville to celebrate 96th birthday
Mrs. Fred Wessel, long time local resident, visits after nearly twenty years away. She will turn ninety six on July second, threads a needle without glasses, and enjoys her first car ride from Cincinnati to Batesville. Though a fall caused a broken hip and crutch use, she remains active with relatives and friends.
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Fred Wessel
Ms. Wessel
Fred Roll
Cincinnati
William Kreiger
Wessel
Sheep Killing Dogs Still Abroad Threaten Flocks
News of sheep killing dogs roaming the countryside returns after months of quiet. A flock of thirty owned by George Strunck suffered a recent attack with only one sheep killed. Authorities believe one dog may be responsible, prompting farmers to stay alert and keep shotguns ready as the only sure remedy.
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George Strunck
NEW POSTAL RATES ADOPTED ON JULY FIRST
The three cent letter rate will be discontinued and first class mail will revert to two cents for letters and one cent for postcards. Drop letters for city delivery in Batesville will cost two cents due to new carrier service. The government will redeem three cent stamped paper and envelopes so holders can redeem their supply.
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Batesville
Guy
Batesville Athletics to Play Weisburg at Fair Grounds
Batesville Athletics schedule a Sunday afternoon game against Weisburg at the Fair Grounds. The contest is set to begin promptly at 2:80. Fans are urged to attend and support the team.
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Weisburg
Batesville Athletics
Fair Grounds
Fourth of July Celebration in Sunman Invited
July Fourth event in Sunman invites the public to join a community celebration. Attendees are encouraged to attend the planned activities and enjoy the holiday together.
Behlmer Sells Sunman Store Stock to Indianapolis Firm
E R Behlmer of Sunman concluded a sale of his extensive mercantile stock last Friday, transferring remaining stock to Heskel Wolf of Indianapolis in exchange for property. The sale, intended to consolidate the business before the owners take possession, ended last Saturday with the new owners poised for success.
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E. R. Behlmer
Sunman
Heskel & Wolf
Indianapolis
Behimer
Mexars, Hessel & Wolf
Wagner-Sitzman Wedding at St Anthonys Morris
David Wagner son of Cornelius Wagner Batesville and Anna Sitzman daughter of Andrew Sitzman near Spades united in marriage at St Anthonys church Morris on Wednesday morning. Attendant was Robert Sitzman cousin of the bride and the bride's Cincinnati niece. Reception followed at the bride's parents home. The groom recently returned from France after hard service and two wounds. The bride is well regarded and friends wish them a happy life together.
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St.Anthony's Church
Morris
David Wagner
Cornelius Wagner
Batesville
Anna Sitzman
Andrew Sitzman
Near Spades
Robert Sitzman
Cincinnati
France
Knights of Pythias Dance Draws Large Laughery crowd
A Friday night gathering at St. Clair's Hall saw Knights of Pythias members, spouses, and friends enjoying music and dancing. The Laughery Valley Lodge club organized the event, delivering a warm, convivial atmosphere and a strong, well-received floor show.
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Knights of Pythias
St. Clair’s Hall
K. of P. Club
Laughery Valley Lodge
A Happy Meeting Between Leo and Hugo in New York City
Michael Benz Sr and family report a message from Leo and Hugo describing a rare hours long reunion in New York City. Leo recently returned safely from France while Hugo, aboard ship in Philadelphia, earned a forty eight hour leave to visit.
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Michael Benz, Sr
Leo
Hugo
New York City
France
Philadelphia
New York
Liberty Belles Enjoy Park Outing
The Liberty Belles spent a Sunday at McCoy's Park enjoying the shaded grove and the large lake. They shared a huge basket dinner as part of their day, with attendees including Misses Clara Fischer Rose Firsich Celia Becker Adeline Thiel Stella Meister and Alberta Schneider.
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McCoy’s Park
Shady Grove
Clara Fischer
Rose Firsich
Celia Becker
Adeline Thiel
Stella Meister
Alberta Schneider
Bazaar Notice: Hog and Scratch Feed for Sale
On Morris Mill road an assortment of hog and scratch feeds is offered by Crystal Leaf Flour. For sale valuall grocers advertise this feed supply to local buyers seeking farm and grocery grade feed products.
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Schumacher
Morris Mill
CHURCH NEWS IN BRIEF FIRST M E CHURCH
The church announces Sunday School at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:40 next Sunday. A Children’s Day program is set for 7:30. Meetings include Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Wednesday at Mrs. Will Gelvin’s home, Ladies’ Aid Thursday at the parsonage, and choir rehearsal Thursday evening at the parsonage. An ice cream social is planned on the church lawn next Saturday night. Epworth League social Friday at Miss Ethel Schultz’s home. Worship at Pennington next Sunday afternoon. L A Schreiber, Pastor.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Will Gelvin
Ladies’ Aid
Lawrence Thce
Epworth League
Ethel Schultz
Pennington
L. A. Schreiber
Peace treaty ushers new era for Christian Church
Christians rejoice at peace treaty marking a new day for the church amid Reconstruction dangers. The pastor notes the period will shape the church’s future like the Reformation did in the past. Wesley Chapel Sunday School plans a Children's Day program Sunday at 7 30.
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Wesley Chapel
Columbus
New Bennington
R. S. Ringo
Children Day Observance At Local Sunday School
The Sunday School and congregation will observe Children Day with Bible School at 9 a m and a service and program at 10 a m The Ladies Society meets Thursday June 26 at 2 p m Hostesses are Mrs Gesina Zierer Elizabeth Borchelt Olga Brockman Flora Borchett and Mrs Frieda Downey Trustees meet at the parsonage Thursday June 26 at 730 p m Quarterly congregational meeting is Sunday July 6 at 2 p m The Luther League will host a social on Saturday July 12 Everyone is invited Pastor C Held.
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Ladies’Society
Gesina Zierer
Elizabeth Borchelt
Olga Brockman
Flora Borchett
Frieda Downey
Luther League
C. Held
Bethany Church Service Schedule and Invitation
Regular services each Lord's Day. Sunday School and Bible Study at 9 30 a m Divine worship at 10 30 a m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Pastor D P Heltzel will preach morning and evening A cordial invitation is extended to the general public to attend these services.
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Bethany Church
St. Mark's Church Sets Sunday Activities and Meeting
St. Mark's Church announces no preaching services on Sunday with Sunday School at 9 a.m. Luther League at 6 45 p.m. and orchestra practice at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The semi annual meeting to choose a pastor is Monday July 7 at 7 30 p.m. All members urged to attend.
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Luther League
St. Mark's Orchestra
Marriage Licenses Reported in Delaware and Madison Counties
Collis P. Huntington of Friendship wed Esther R. Koechlin of Delaware. Harry Spencer and Doris Brinson, both of Madison, list marriage intentions. Jacob E. Sieg to Thresia Grunke Meyer and Norman D. Mendal to Evelyn Kam Meyer noted. Vernon A. Hastings and Hazel V. Edwards, both of Delaware, Ind., also listed.
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Collis P. Huntington
Friendship
Esther R. Koechlin
Delaware
Ind
Harry Spencer
Doris Brinson
Madison
Jacob E. Sieg
Thresia Grunkemeyer
Norman D. Mendal
Evelyn Kam?meyer
Vernon A. Hastings
Hazel V. Edwards
Fourth of July Dance at Batesville Fair Grounds
Eureka Band presents a Fourth of July dance at Batesville Fair Grounds. Enjoy the finest dancing floor in southern Indiana and excellent music with refreshments available. Afternoon and evening sessions highlight the celebration.
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Batesville Fair Grounds
Eureka Band
Indiana
Red Cross Shipping Report for Ripley County March to May
Final Red Cross shipping summary lists items by branch including stockings undervests morning jackets and nightgowns. Notable branches include Milan Morris Sunman Napoleon Holton and Delaware with quantities ranging from 8 to 90 items across stockings pairs und er vests and gowns under Minnie E Wycoff direction as Ripley Co Red Cross Work.
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Red Cross
Milan
Morris Branch
Sunman
Friendship Aux
Batesville
Delaware Aux
New Marion Branch
Cross Plains
Napoleon
Elrod
Holton
Pierceville
Titusville
Stockings
Benham
Minnie E. Wycoff
Ripley Co
Results of the War Deaths and Costs Across Nations
The article estimates total wartime fatalities at 7,582,300 with financial costs of 195 billion dollars and property damage of 22 billion. It lists national death tolls: Russia 1,700,000. Germany 1,600,000. France 1,385,300. Great Britain 900,000. Austria 900,000. Turkey 250,000. Serbia and Montenegro 125,000. Belgium 102,000. Roumania 100,000. United States 49,000. Greece 7,000. Portugal 2,000.
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Lfe
Rugiia
Germany
France
Great Britain
Austria
Tesla
Turkey
Serbia and Montenegro
Belgium
Roumania
United States
Greece
Portugal
Salvation Army Report Shows Ripley County Drive Totals
The Salvation Army Home Service Fund Drive reports Center Township $355 of $365 quota and Delaware $62 of $180.44, Washington $60.25 of $135, with Ripley County total $2,433.90 of $3,300.00. Chairman J. A. Hillenbrand commends the county’s creditable showing amid prevailing conditions.
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Center
Delaware Townships
Salvation Army Home Service
Delaware Township
Center Township
Washington
Ripley County
J. A. Hillenbrand
Commencement at Oldenburg Alumni Attend Graduation Play
A large crowd attended the I. C. C. Academy Oldenburg class play Fabiola on Wednesday evening. The following day the commencement exercises for the class of 1919 drew hundreds from near and far, marking a well attended ceremony.
Ripley County ministers asked to preach thrift sermons
The Ripley County W S S committee thanks all ministers who preached thrift sermons on Thrift Sunday June 22. Many county churches only hold services every two weeks. Pastors with churches that did not observe Thrift Sunday are asked to preach thrift sermons next Sunday.
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Ripley County
Bran and middlings car expected at Morris Mill
A wagon load of bran and middlings is due at Morris Mill within a day, signaling a nearby supply arrival for local milling needs. The note reads Feed, Feed and mentions Morris Mill as the destination.
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Morris Mill
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Board of Review
Liberty Belles
Church News
M. E. Church
ST. John’s Church
D. P. Heltzel
ST. Mark’s Church
RED Cross Shipping Report
Salvation Army Report
Oldenburg
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