Four Children Drown at Water Works Pond Rescue Efforts End in Tragedy
Four children playing near the water works pond perish after slipping into a deep slope toward an underwater well. Nannie Kiskaden and Charles Oser drown while helping each other as the 14 year old Kiskaden girl heroically attempts a rescue. Joe Vance survives and helps pull a boy to shore. Coroner Pinkston conducts an inquest with burials at St. Louis Catholic and St. Mark's Lutheran cemeteries. The tragedy prompts notes on poverty and heroism as the community reflects on young lives lost and unmarked graves feared to be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Kiskaden
Carl
Charles Oser
Joe Vance
Carl Kiskaden
Carlin
Kiskaden
Herman Bosse
Western Factory
Ed Giesen
Monroe Greemann
Pinkston
St. Louis’ Catholic
St. Mark’s Lutheran Cemetery
Nannie
Charley
Card of Thanks for Ernst Timmerman
The widow and children thank neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and death of Ernst Timmerman. Special thanks to Dr. G Gibson Rev H J Stedittg pallbearers floral donors and all who visited and aided during the long illness. May God reward all for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Timmerman
G Gibson
H.J. Stedittg
Od Takers
Kessing & Zierer
Pallbiers
New Batesville Industry to Rise on George P. Sims Lots
Hillenbrand interests buy north half of lots S1 and 82 in George P. Sims addition across from the American factory. They plan a four story brick building about 5x100 feet with 32 000 square feet of floor space, possibly two upper stories across the railroad. The plant will extend the American furniture factory and Batesville Casket Company operations, add a chair factory, and bring jobs and housing demand to Batesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillenbrand
George P. Sim
Batesville
American
Walnut Street
Democratic Herald
Sherman House
Herald Company
American Furniture
Batesville Casket Company
Commencement Exercises at St Clair's Hall
Batesville and Laughery township public schools held graduation exercises at St Clair's hall. Twenty one graduates, thirteen from Batesville and eight from Laughery township, the largest class yet. Eureka band provided music as County School Superintendent Hale Bradt presented diplomas after an inspiring invocation and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Laughery Township
St. Clair’s Hall
Eureka Band
Hale Bradt
Soldiers Advised to Register for Flathead Lands Details
Messy wartime notice urges soldiers and widows to register for Flathead lands. Readers asked to send name, address, regiment number to Flathead Reg gon and Locating Co. in Missoula for further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br Regiment
Missoula
Batesville Rolls to 2-0 Shutout Over Champion Royals
Batesville blanked Cincinnati Champion Royals 2 to 0 as Joe Benz twirled three straight wins with steady support. Benz fanned 30 in the three games, allowing only three hits, while Kennedy pitched well for Queen City. New seats improved facility. crowd size up as Batesville moves into strong form with few errors and timely hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benz
Joe
Kennedy
Queen City
Our Boys
J. Benz
Meade
Nicko
Wintz
Wernke
Blue Grass Club to Clash With Locals This Weekend
The Blue Grass team, one of Kentucky’s fastest aggregations, will meet the locals here on Saturday and Sunday. New seating ensures ample room and no standing. Games start at 2:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
Kentucky
House Warming For Moellers Celebrates New Home
Mr and Mrs Henry Moeller celebrated moving into the Louis Baas property with a house warming and Mr Moeller s 53rd birthday. About seventy five neighbors attended the event with Eureka brass band providing music and a large supper and refreshments. The notice ends with promotional lines for binder twine and wallpaper providers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Moeller
Louis Baas
Mr. Moeller
Tragic Train Fatality Claims Morris Boy Bruno Merkel
Twelve year old Bruno Merkel of Morris was killed by east bound Train No 10 while crossing near a tennis game. The emergency whistle blew as he ran toward church with another boy, and his death was reported with severe injuries. Funeral at St Anthony's church noted. family grief described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno Merkel
Frank Merkel
Morris
Bruno
St. Anthony’s Church
Merkel
Batesville Casket traveling salesmen hold four day school of instruction
Last Wednesday traveling men from Batesville Casket Company gathered at Hilsenbrand farm east of town for a four day institute in casket sales. Wholesale firm reps showcased goods, awarded prizes, and took orders while each salesman taught and learned. The event closed Saturday with a banquet and high spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Casket Company
Hilsenbrand
Notice To Teachers Examinations Schedule Four sessions
Four examinations will be held during January to August for high school undergraduates. Each held in two divisions on last Saturdays of January March May July and February April June August. Division One covers Algebra Geometry Solid Geometry German or Latin and Physical Geography. Division Two covers Physics or Chemistry Zoology or Botany and English including American Literature English Literature and Rhetoric. Regular teachers license exam on the last Saturday of May at Versailles. HALE BRaApDt.
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Versailles
Hale Braapdt
Notice to Debtors at Baas and Schultz
All persons owing money to the Baas and Schultz firm are urged to settle at their earliest date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baas & Schultz
Batesville Business Men Plan July Outing at Henry Schwier Grove
Batesville business leaders announce their annual outing for Thursday July 8 at Henry Schwier grove near Laughery bridge south of Ballstown. Processions leave Batesville around 7 a m with own transport or Kaiser Bros livery help, dinner provided, grounds refreshments pro rata, large program of sports and other amusements. Many local firms close for the day to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Henry Schwier
Laughery Bridge
Ballstown
Kaiser Bros. Livery Stable
Route Three Wins Flag in Rural Carrier Contest
Garry Borchett of Route 3 won the silk flag in a June postal carrier contest by selling the most stamps, envelopes, and cards. Postmaster Walsman presented the prize, and Borchett will display the flag during July while making daily rounds. Route totals for June were Route 1 16.07 Route 2 27.65 Route 3 44.28 Route 4 11.13, with total sales 893 and projected yearly total about 1189.56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Borchett
Walsman
Borchett
L. Goyert
G. Kessens
Borchelt
W.H. Brune
LeRoys Beat Greensburg Reds In Easy 5 1 Win
Batesville LeRoys defeated Greensburg Reds 5 to 1 at Greensburg. Bohland pitched a masterly game allowing two hits and 11 strikeouts while Greensburg’s House yielded nine hits. LeRoys scored three in the first, two in the third and fifth. Greensburg’s only run came in the seventh. Next, Greensburg visits Batesville Saturday morning July 3, then Batesville travels to Sunman Sunday.
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Batesville
LeRoys
Greensburg
Greensburg Reds
Bohland
Our Boys
House
LeRays
Sunman
Trustees Meet Deliberate Town Council Session
A lengthy town council session with all members present adjourned to Wednesday. Marshal Borgstedt reported unloading stone and flagging. The file committee reviewed tile needs and asked bids. Meyer and Romweber discussed a sewer from George and Main to the post office man hole. A. W. Romweber and John Meyer sought permit talks with officials. Meyer was granted a building permit. Building association leaders discussed vacating sidewalk north of the old post office. No petition meant no action on the sidewalk. Wehlage and Schork received liquor licenses. The meeting will resume June 30 to finish remaining business.
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Marshal Borgstedt
Committee On File
A. W. Romweber
John Meyer
George
Main Streets
Schork
Peetz
Strauss
Join Meyer
Fred Mestemacher
Frank Walsman
Permanent Building and Loan Association
Post-Otice
Herald
Joseph Wehlage
Joseph Schork
Barn Destroyed by Lightning Near Napoleon
A barn and stable owned by Dr. Hicks near Napoleon were struck by lightning in a Thursday night storm and burned to the ground. The family recovered all valuables and a horse was saved only after efforts to keep it from returning to the fire. loss amount not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hicks
Napoleon
Fourth of July Picnic at Batesville Fair Grounds
A large Eureka Band sponsored Fourth of July celebration is planned for next Saturday at the Batesville Fair Grounds. The grounds have been improved to be very scenic with dancing bowling base ball racing a merry-go-round shooting galleries and more. Free refreshments and stable room for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Fair Grounds
Eureka Band
Big Four Improves Crossing in Town
The railroad company advances a major crossing project at Ey Joe Luesse street near Ville Casket Co, aiming to ease one of the town’s most troublesome spots. Crews widen, align, and safeguard both approaches to reduce misery and delays for motorists and pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Company
Joe Luesse Feed Ng Ville Casket Co
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American Furniture Factory
Dee Rea Band
Edwin Bosse
Frank Foerster
Laughery Valley
Clarence Huneke
Belson Greemann
Walter
Edwin Greemann
Lotta Newman
Chicago
Helen Walsman
Seeedereende Ges
Amos Wesler
George Bloemer
Edna Hoyer
Chester Stockinger
Lorene Timmerman
Albert Schrader
Esther Stockinger
Jara Huneke
Timmerman
Jaekel
Royals
Cincinnati
Lightner
M. Benz
Levi
Weigel
Knagge
Roberts
Qoelrich
Oelrich
Hess
Terry
Batesville A
A. Lightner
Wee Nickel
l'Tepe
Sweeney
Fuller
Saal
Krieger & Son
Blank’s
Morris Boy
Salesmen’s Institute
Cana
Chas. Meyer Baas
Nick Blank
R. J. Timmerman
F. W. Dickman
BP. W. Gehring
Wm. Krenzman
J. Blank
Wa. J. Bachus P. Boerstler Herald Pub. Co
Wim. Schott H. Rankins
H. H. Krome Tekulve Bros
Harry Peetz Fictn’r & S’moker
W. Krieger & Son
Dr. L. G. Cambs
Behlmer Bros
L. T. Zierer
D. H. Schrader
Michael Benz
Wm. & Krieger
Adolph Cook
Pf. A. Neddeman
D. McCallum
John J. Kappes
F. BE. Schrader
Roell
Miller
Howse
St. Louis
Fair Grounds
American Furniture Company
Knights of St. John
Big Four
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