Court House Activities Include Roadwork and Education Plans
Ripley County officials report on pike viewers in Washington and Delaware Townships, bridge estimation orders, and a Holman Bradshaw report acceptance. The County Board of Education discusses teacher shortages, student-funded home project loans, and upcoming high school visits. The eighth grade diploma exams, spelling contest details, and prizes are announced, with a rural school betterment campaign under state direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
William Smith
Fred Bucholz
J. Wesley McCine
Huber Ford
Adams
Holman-Bradshaw Et al Pike
County Board of Education
Farmer Publishing Co
Ripley County
Court House
Versailles
Messrs
B. F. Jackson
Peter Holzer
W. D. Robinson
Calvin Griffith
Hertenstein
Ripley
Ida Jeanette Eifman Is Free After Murder Trial Verdict
Mrs Ida Jeanette Eifman was acquitted of murdering her husband after about an hour of deliberation by a jury that began deliberations Monday. The six day trial included jury impaneling on Monday with seventeen men excused before twelve were chosen. Prosecutor Royce and F M Thompson prosecuted for the state while A B Wycoff and Estal Bielby defended. A large crowd attended as witnesses from Sunman Penntown and nearby areas testified.
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Ida Jeanette Eifman
Royce
F. M. Thompson
A. B. Wycoff
Estal Bielby
Lawrenceburg
Wood campaign manager named for Ripley County Indiana
Dr. Charles W. Gibson will manage the Leonard Wood campaign in Ripley County Indiana. The appointment completes the Wood organization in the state and reflects a fortunate committee selection at the Wood headquarters.
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Charles W. Gibson
Leonard Wood
Ripley County
Wood
Indiana
Dr. Gibson
Republicans Hear Governor Goodrich At Greensburg Meeting
A district gathering in Greensburg featured Secretary Schortemeier of the State Republican Committee hosting a banquet at the DeArmond Hotel. Governor Goodrich spoke at the Court House about the new tax law and state administration efficiency, drawing a large, receptive crowd.
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Fourth District
Schortemeier
State Republican Committee
DeArmond Hotel
Greensburg
Bert Morgan
Goodrich
Edward J. Hancock
Indian Republican Editorial Association
Court House
Ralston
Marshall
Oscar Lehmkuhler dies after brief pneumonia in Cincinnati
Oscar Lehmkuehler aged 44 died after an eight day illness at his Cincinnati home. Born in Batesville, he lived there until 17 years ago when he moved to Cincinnati where he married and remained. The body was brought back to Batesville for services at his mother's home, St Mark's church, and burial in the church cemetery with widow, mother, sister and brother surviving.
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Oscar Lehmkuehler
Oscar
Cincinnati
Batesville
Zierer
St. Mark’s
Charles Green
Death of Robert Wooley Formally Noted in Versailles Republican
The Versailles Republican reports the death of Robert Wooley brother of James Wooley former Batesville Casket Co superintendent. Rob born near Correct long resident. He worked as city salesman and Pittsburg United States Casket Co. branch manager. He died from a brain tumor and was buried at Tanglewood Cemetery.
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Versailles
Robert Wooley
James Wooley
Batesville Casket Company
Rob
Correct
Pittsburg
United States Casket Co
Scottdale
Ohio Valley Casket Co
Lawrenceburg
Tanglewood
James
Five Year Old Alvin Oser Dies After Illness
Relatives in Connersville grieve the death of Joseph Oser and wife their five year old son Alvin who passed away Monday after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held in Connersville on Wednesday morning. Timmerman’s Silent Salesman will sell the goods. If you don’t get next you lose.
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Joseph Oser
Connersville
Alvin
Timmerman
Death Angel Summons Form New Partnership
Adam Stockinger longtime Ripley County Bar dean died at his Versailles home after a months long illness. Born in Franklin County he lived near Ballstown and taught school before Civil War service as a messenger for Adams Express. He later practiced law in Versailles and leaves a widow, three daughters two sisters two brothers and six grandchildren. Services were in Versailles with interment at Cliff Hill. Monroe Wonning resigned from First National Bank to buy a half interest in Goyert and Son Dodge Agency and Produce. firm to be Goyert & Wonning. They plan a new building on West Pearl Street to host Dodge sales and produce offices as West Pearl Street grows into Auto Row.
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Adam Stockinger
Ripley
Versailles
Franklin County
Stockinger
Ballstown
Franklin Counties
Adams Express Company
New York
St. Louis
Cliff Hill
Nora Raper
Reno
Emma
Anna
Catherine Schwartz
Edgewater
Col
Mary Young
Clairmont, Jr
John
Nebraska
Fred
Fred Stockinger
Edna
Monroe Wonning
First National Bank
Dodge Automobile Agency
Goyert and Son
Goyert & Wonning
H. F. E. Schrader
West Pearl St
West Pearl
Boehringer Street
Dodge Cars
West Pearl Street
Batesville Auto Sales Co
Ford
Ripley County Selected for Greensburg to Madison Highway Route
State Highway Commission chose the Greensburg to Madison route to pass through Ripley County via Napoleon Osgood and Versailles rather than through North Vernon. The decision favors Ripley and Jennings Counties, promising a market road to serve broad areas and connect with Jefferson County. Proposals urge linking to Franklin County line and Oldenburg to Brookville for a continuous road to Madison.
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State Highway Commission
Greensburg
Madison
Ripley
Napoleon
Osgood
Versailles
North Vernon
Jennings
Jefferson County
Franklin County
Oldenburg
Brookville
D Brookville
Armenian Relief Fund Drive Extends for More Contributions
The Armenian Relief Fund canvass continues for several days as solicitors seek to meet a $600 quota. Factory canvasses show strong results, but many remain unvisited. contributions can be given to E. J. Blank, local treasurer, or handed to solicitors for the fund.
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Armenian Relief Fund
E. J. Blank
New Cashier Francis Lochard Begins Post at First National Bank
Francis Lochard assumed duties as cashier of the First National Bank last Monday. His years of experience and affable disposition are expected to make him a capable officer.
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Francis Lochard
First National Bank
Egg-A-Day Mash Sales Notice from Wilber Schrader
Egg-A-Day just received another car load of EGG-A-DAY MASH. Get a sack and see the hens lay. Wilber Schrader.
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Wilber Schrader
H C Canfield enters Democratic race for Congress
After a Versailles Democrats meeting on Saturday evening H C Canfield of this city announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the district Lincoln Dixon will not run leaving three new aspirants for the nomination In the Republican ranks John S Benham and Franklin P Smith are candidates If Benham and Canfield win their nominations Ripley County would provide both Fourth District contenders
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Versailles
H. C. Canfield
Congress
Lincoln Dixon
Canfield
John S. Benham
Franklin P. Smith
Madison
Benham
Ripley County
Aged Woman Dies After Illness of Heart Trouble
Mrs. Agatha Condon aged 75 died Saturday after a three month illness. She lived with her sister Mrs. Ensinger in this locality most of her life. Funeral services were at St Louis Church Monday and burial followed in the church cemetery. She leaves a son, a daughter, three brothers, two sisters and many relatives.
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Agatha Condon
Ensinger
Batesville Pupils Vying for County Spelling Contest
Next Saturday afternoon the grade in the public school will hold a spelling contest to select two Batesville entrants for the county spelling contest at Versailles the following Saturday. The Batesville schools may enter two contestants to uphold the town against other county schools.
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Batesville
Versailles
Anthracite Coal Car Arrives for Unloading Thursday
Wilber Schrader reports a car of anthracite coal has arrived and will be unloaded Thursday. Order now to secure a supply from the Job Printing Tribune Office.
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Wilber Schrader
Tribune
Surprise Party For Sunday School Superintendent
A long planned surprise for William Giesin, longtime superintendent of the First M. TM Sunday School, unfolds as members gather at his home. The event, attended by nearly all ages from baby class to Bible Class, ends with a gift rocker left as a token of appreciation for his unawareness.
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William Giesin
Giesin
Celebration of George Yager Silver Wedding Anniversary
Twenty five years after their wedding at St. John's Church Huntersville Rev Wullschleger joined Mr and Mrs George Yager in holy matrimony Continue. Saturday evening friends and relatives gathered to honor the couple with a pleasant surprise luncheon music and amusements Rev Held offered best wishes for health and prosperity for their golden anniversary Guests included Rev Held his wife and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Zweige and daughter Edward Haase his wife and son and Mrs Matt Vierling
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St. John’s Church
Huntersville
Wullschleger
George Yager
Rev. Held
Held
Charles Zweige
Edward Haase
Matt Vierling
Morris Resident George Huber Dies After Illness
Morris Illinois George IL Huber died Saturday at his Morris home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning with burial at St Anthony's Cemetery. Undertakers Weigel and Burst handled arrangements. He leaves a widow, one daughter, seven sons, and many relatives and friends. He spent most of his 75 years in Morris and was known for his kind manner.
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George IL. Huber
Morris
St. Anthony’s Cemetery
Weigel
Burst
Mr. Huber
Eggs Wanted At Cincinnati Market Price Advised
Advertises readiness to pay at least within day’s market for eggs. Producers and dealers urged to obtain current price before selling. Signed by A. C. Foerster & Co.
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Cincinnati
A. C, Foerster & CO
Car of Anthracite Coal on Track for Soon Sale
A carload of anthracite coal will arrive in the next few days offering winter supplies. Customers may save by buying now and can phone orders for pickup or delivery.
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Wilber Schrader
Public School Notes and Upcoming Events
The Senior Domestic Science Class will serve dinner for township and city teachers on Saturday March 6, marking the farewell Institute for the year. Prices are 50 cents per plate. Reports cards will be issued this week and parents urged to review them with teachers. Sophomores presented a Longfellow program and dramatised Miles Standish. The long-awaited hot plate arrives with a second due soon. The Sophomore History class finished the Crusades. Cartoonist Alton B. Packard is coming March 15 with seats at Schultz's. admission 50 cents. Substitute teachers cover for sickness. several students absent. A local spelling contest is set for March 6 before the county contest on March 13 at Versailles.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Institute
K. B. Schultz
Clara Siebert
American National Banking
Miles Standish
Alton B. Packard
America
Schultz's
Mildred Walsman
A. B. Wycoff
Wachsman
Miss Nickel
Lucylle Wachsman
Anna Heeseman
Versailles
Public Sale at Hauss Place Near Morris Next Tuesday
Public auction begins at noon on Tuesday March 9 at Hauss place one mile east of Morris. Items include horses cows steers bull calf 120 barred rock hens White Rock rooster corn planter breaking plow hay rake mower wheat drill binder feeder riding plow farm wagon box bed flat hay bed buggy harness hay rope corn plow tile scoop shovels forks hoes water tank hay corn tile cement forms to make 1 to 6 inch tile and many other articles. Freeman Beery Prop. M. F. Bohland Clerk.
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Hauss Place
Morris
Freeman Beery
M. F. Bohland
Fishermen Gather as Batesville Club Plans Canal Lease
Fishermen in Batesville show spring fever with the Batesville Fishing Club meeting to organize a canal lease and conduct club business. The 37 members elected Fred Brummer president and Grover Martin secretary treasurer.
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Batesville Fishing Club
Fred Brummer
Grover Martin
Farm Update as Louis Jager Buys Avery Tractor
Louis Jager purchased an Avery Tractor last week to enhance his farm equipment. The new machine is expected to boost summer work output and allow tasks to be completed more easily and quickly than before.
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Louis Jager
Batesville Roller Mills Announces Feed Sale
Bran oats and chick feed now in at Batesville Roller Mills. Local supplier markets farm animal feeds with new stock available for the season.
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Batesville Roller Mills
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