Adams Church Spring Weather and Local Visits
A small spring spell brings mild weather as Minnie Bruening travels to the city for Easter. Emma Timke calls on Bruening and Scherenbeck visits occur. Minnie Behlmer returns from her sister’s home due to a sick child. Flora Menchhofer and Maggie visit Mary and Zena Bruening. Behlmer women visit Mrs Kasten. John Menchhofer attends an infant funeral in Batesville. Henry Behlmer travels to Morris and Batesville. Emma Timke visits Scherenbeck and Finhaus. Grandpa Bergman and son Fred recently called on Drockelmap’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Bruening
Emma Timke
Bruening
Minnie Behlmer
Dick Kinhaus
Emma Thielbar
Flora Menchhofer
Flora
Maggie Menchhofer
Mary
Zena Bruening
Minnie
Tillie Behlmer
Kasten
John Menchhofer
Joe Sehorr
Batesville
Henry Behlmer
Morris and
Scherenbeck’s
Finhaus
Grandpa Bergman
Fred
Drockelmap
Throbbing Headache Relief Promised by New Life Pills
An advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills quickly relieve headaches and nervous pains by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. It touts easy use, a 25 cent price, and a money back guarantee not offered if not cured. Sold by G. A. Buas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Chamberlain
John Gauck
Bigney
Progress and People in Indiana and Nearby
Pearl and Charlie Hibeck traveled to Indianapolis earlier this week while Sophia Schneeman from Cincinnati visits locally. W. Bower to preach at Pentown next Sunday after March 38th at 16 a.m. Christ. Schneeman sold a fine mare to John Gutzwiller last week, and Mary Pressie returned from Manchester where she worked. Ed Knoeer dehorned cattle for Ruvert Bros. Charles Mosmeder bought a fine mule from H Niemag near New Alsace last week. Nora Mack from Weisburg visited her grandmother, Lew Klein clears for John Walter, Mr Gazelle moved to Pindlay Ohio, and Ms Phipps with daughter will move into the Walter property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Charlie Hibeck
Indianapolis
Sophia Schneeman
Cincinnati
W. Bower
Penntown
Christ
Schneeman
John Gutzwiller
Mary Pressie
Manchester
M. Peters
J. W. Alden
Ed Knoeer
Ruvert Bros
Charles Mosmeder
H. Niemag
New Alsace
Nora Mack
Weisburg
Lew Klein
John Walter
Arnica Salve Ad Claims by GA. Baas Drugstore
An old advertisement touts Buccklen’s Arnica Salve as the best in the world for burns sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with promises of quick healing. It claims a pile cure and lists a price of YE cents per box sold by GA Baas, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buccklen
GA. Baas
Hopewell Institute Attendance and Local News Notes
Several attendees at a Hopewell Holton institute session were reported along with updates on local residents. Henry Wilson of Osgood and others were mentioned. a large Friday event drew many from the area. Medical notices promote Chamberlain's Pain-Balm for rheumatism and injuries with claimed quick relief and broad use.
New Point Feed Oats at C Schwier's Batesville
Jie Grow was a business caller in Batesville Monday. C Adams visited Greensburg. Ralph Timmerman spent Sunday in Batesville with his parents. Thomas King and wife welcomed a daughter on March 9, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Schwier
Batesville
Jie Grow
C. Adams
Greensburg
Ralph Timmerman
Thomas King
Daugh
Friday Visits and Local Social Notices in Batesville
Friday with relatives at Batesville reports Mrs. Frank Starks returning to Batesville after a pleasant visit with relatives here. Mrs. James Ray visits her daughter Ms. Thomas King while Miss Lillian Kelley of Springhill visits her grandmother Mrs. Bennet. Miss Mary E. Greene returns home after visiting Batesville friends. Miss Cora Wise remains home recovering from injuries in the tower wreck. Miss Ida Hoff of Jack Oak hosts the Progressive Cinch club with euchre prizes to John Greene for the Booby and a bright luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Frank Starks
James Ray
Thomas King
Lillian Kelley
Springhill
Bennet
Mary E. Greene
Cora Wise
Ida Hoff
Jack Oak
Cinch Club
Euchre
John Greene
Ida
Spain's Greatest Need Man Trils With Electric Bitters
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken. Weak nerves and back pain relieved by Electric Bitters touted as America's best blood and nerve remedy. Claims cure liver kidney blood purification stomach toning nerves boosting vigor and life. Bottle 50 cents guaranteed, G A Baas druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
D. C
America
All
G. A. Baas
Penntown Notes Local Travellers and Road Conditions
Seed oats at C Schwier s Batesville and road conditions in the area are poor due to a wad. Local people visited Sunman and Penntown on various days including Mr Issgang and wife Dora Wipple Flora Schumacher and others. Several residents stayed with relatives, merchants attended Penntown and Sunman, and a general collector from St en was in town Thursday.
Narrow Escape Prayer and Cure Story
Mrs. A. E. Hart of Groton South Dakota recounts a severe lung illness that began with a cold and progressed to consumption. Despite doctors pronouncing a short remaining life she turned to faith and used eight bottles of King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds, which she credits with curing her. Trial bottles are offered free at G. A. Baas drug store with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar and a guarantee or refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hart
Groton
S. D
Dr. King
G. A. Baas
Metamora and area social notes fill Brookville visit week
Capt Geo Kimball spent Monday in Brookville while Wm Blackridge and wife visited Blooming Grove. Peppertown resident White Beckey traveled to Cincinnati with his daughter Mrs Palmer. Author Lynville left Laurel to visit his daughter in Carthage Indiana. Chris Thorpe drove to Richland and Edward Stenger campaigned in Lown. A large gathering at the old gentleman's house near Blooming Grove celebrated 88th birthday with prayers and a fine meal. Passion play pictures were shown at the M E church. Teachers met for an institute, and Angus McQueen returned from a K of P Journal business trip in Ohio. Mrs Banes and daughter Anna visited Clarksburg. Mrs John Wilson shopped at Laurel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Geo. Kimball
Brookville
Wm. Blackridge
Blooming Grove
Whi. Beckey
Peppertown
Cincinnati
Palmer
Bro. Brown
Author Lynville
Laurel
Carthage
Ind
Chris Thorpe
Richland
Edward Stenger
Lown
Frank Stegner
Ed Miller
Fairfield
Daniel Sherwood
Jimmy Jones
John Frichler
John Sherwood
Elmer Frichler
Josie Parrot
Jennie Sherwood
Matt Holmes
M. E. Watkins
Ocle Clark
Passion Play
M. E
Angus McQueen
Ohio
K. of P. Journal
Teachers’ Institute
Wm. Banes
Anna
Clarksburg
Banes
John Wilson
Eliza
Brooky
Blooming Grove visitors and town notices
Dr Patterson of Brookville visited town on Tuesday Col Rayward and two friends spent Sunday in town Della Thorpe is improving rapidly Mrs Watkins offers fresh oysters by the pint quart or gallon Meals served at all hours Ice cream daily and fresh Banker bread available Sunday return home from Blooming Grove
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooming Grove
Cailon
Republican gathering in Brookville signals broad support
The report notes a March 3 Republican meeting in Brookville with resolutions described as having the Republican ring, indicating broad public backing for the administration in Congress. Nearby, many residents moved locations this spring, and local labor and pensions matters were touched by visitors, with schools closing and maple molasses production expanding at Hamlin Alley’s taps.
Pleasant Park Wood Chopping Froutlice Go Now
Pleasant Park community notes include visits by Ed Dieckman and wife to Batesville and by Laura Heck to Mrs. Fred Hadler near New Point. Wedding at Indianapolis united Mardith Bauer and Miss Katie Faulkenburg, with a reception. well wishes from friends. Families celebrate marriages, visits, and improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.schwier’s
Batesville
Ed Dieckman
Fred Siebert
Laura Heck
Fred Hadler
New Point
Herman Dieckman
Fred Beck
Peetz
Henry Dieckman
Irvin
Gottlieb Peetz
Anna
Indianapolis
Georgemiller
Mardith
Edward Bauer
Katie Faulkenburg
Seeds and social notes from Batesville area
Seed oats at C Schwier s Batesville. Robert McGuire and George Frier left for Illinois to seek employment Tuesday. Mr Camble the machine man called on customers Tuesday. Minnie Bruning went to Cincinnati Tuesday for some time. Institute was held here Saturday. John Wortman and Arthur Sunman were Batesville callers Saturday. Lucy Kasten and Henry returned home after visiting Cincinnati relatives. John Behr Gideon Frank Schmalz and Barbara left for Indianapolis Sunday after staying with relatives. Window washing becomes popular locally though it harms reputations. Mrs Louis Behr of Batesville visited here Sunday and Monday. Miss Elia Shirenbeck and Alice Andrew of Morris were here Saturday. Mrs John Kramer went to Cincinnati last week. Jacob Becker was at Ratesville Sunday morning. G Haydon of Louisville looked after the hardware trade here last Wednesday. Marshall Bruno tearing down an old building. Pearl Glade business trip to Sunman Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Schwier
Batesville
Robert McGuire
George Frier
Illinois
Mr. Camble
Minnie Bruning
Cincinnati
Institute
John Wortman
Arthur Sunman
Lucy Kasten
Henry
John Behr
Gideon
Frank Schmalz
Barbara
Indianapolis
Louis Behr
Elia Shirenbeck
Alice Andrew
Morris
Foley’s Honey and Tar Eases Severe Lagrippe Cough
G Vacher of 157 Osgood Street Chicago reports his wife suffered a severe lagrippe cough. After trying Foley’s Honey and Tar she found immediate relief and the cough was entirely dried up. Bottles priced 25c and 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
Osburn Family and Local Calls Weekend Report
SERARPS CORNER lists A G Osburn as caller at Aldendorf on Sunday. Fred Wittkamper of Cincinnati visited relatives nearby. Henry Schomber and family spent Sunday with C M Osburn. Anna Hushman visited Carrie Aldendorf Sunday afternoon. John Fetty of Pipe Creek Sundayed at M Osburn’s. Lewis Wittkamper and mother called on Herman Wittkamper at North Point Friday. Henry Wickemeyer took Herman Hesse to Morris for a doctor visit. Hesse improving. Henry Pohler visited Oldenburg Saturday. Henry Riehl and son of Penntown called on his father Saturday. Osburn brothers operate their cut-off saw at full blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Osburn
Aldendorf
Fred Wittkamper
Cincinnati
Henry Schomber
C.M. Osburn
Anna Hushman
Carrie Aldendorf
John Fetty
Pipe Creek
M. Osburn
Lewis Wittkamper
Herman Wittkamper
North Point
Henry Wickemeyer
Herman Hesse
Morris
Henry Pohler
Oldenburg
Henry Riehl and Son
Penntown
Osburn Brothers
Versailles Community News Roundup and Local Updates
Dr Brown of New Marion visited Versailles last Monday. Rob Laswell left for Madison Illinois last Tuesday for work. Mrs Harper remains ill but able to be out. Miss Olive Shook heads to California to visit relatives. Electric car line between Osgood and Versailles approved with an election upcoming. Mrs Lemon to Pierceville to live with daughter. Freeman Holman of Correct visited Friday. Edith English to Milan to work as stenographer at J H Connelley law office. Several Osgood youths in Versailles Friday. G E Bielby of Sunman transacted business Saturday. Services held at the M E church Sunday. Baptists to preach next Sunday. Court House News New Cases Wilson Henry Schwier vs Henry Wagner appeal. Connelley J Bultman vs heirs of Jas Vanfless deed to quiet title. State vs Dilliard C Whitham cruelty to animals. Marriage License Rufus E Kirk 21 Big Creek to Addie Dannecker 21 Marble Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brown
New Marion
Rob Laswell
Madison
Ill
John Harper
Miss Olive Shook
California
Osgood
Versailles
Lemon
Pierceville
Freeman Holman
Correct
Edith English
Milan
J. H. Connelley
G. E. Bielby
Sunman
M. KE
Baptist Church
Wilson
Henry Schwier
Henry Wagner
Connelley
John Bultman
Jas. van F
State
Dilliard C. Whitham
Rufus E. Kirk
Big Creek
Addie Ek
Dannecker
Marble Corner
Local Social Roundup Spreads Sunday Visits
Fred Pohlar and wife spent Sunday with Godfrey Huber and family at North Point. H Wickemeyer of Sharps Corner dehorned heifers for Fr. Hesse Saturday. Fred Abplanalp and family visited her folks Sunday. Weston Thomas and wife and Mrs. L. Holwadel called on Herman Wittkamper and family Sunday afternoon. Henry Hesse and wife attended church at Penntown Sunday. J E Garrison of St Paul transacted business in this vicinity Sunday morning with Jacob and Willie Abplanalp calling on their brother Charles at North Point. Wittkamper Bros. of Sharps Corner visited their brother Herman, who is sick. Ollie Baas and wife spent Sunday with Ottie Thomas and wife. Martha Abplanalp and family spent Sunday evening at H Wittkamper's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pohlar
Godfrey Huber
North Point
H. Wickemeyer
Sharps Corner
Fr. Hesse
Fred Abplanalp
Weston Thomas
L. Holwadel
Herman Wittkamper
Henry Hesse
Penntown
J. E. Garrison
St. Paul
Jacob
Willie
Charles
Wittkamper
St Magdalene resident Rena Holzer visits with brother
Miss Rena Holzer of St. Magdalene is visiting her brother Peter Holzer. Mrs. Joe Arnold has been sick but improving. Mrs. Elizabeth Roth is failing. Teachers Rudolph Acher and Lew Ward visited from Osgood. Jackson township reports 122 days of school this year. Trial graduation exams and geography tests scheduled next Saturday. Several locals observed church and family visits, with other residents traveling for health and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Holzer
St. Magdalene
Peter Holzer
Joe Arnold
Andy Meyer
Johnny
Greensburg
Oscar Gookins
Iowa
Elizabeth Roth
Rudolph Acher
Lew Ward
Osgood
Jackson Township
Farm Life Cheers For Albert Arnold's Bus Run
Albert Arnold drove the bus last week for his brother Joe who stayed at the bedside of his sick wife. Friends wish him success in his farming work and note the family support during a difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Arnold
Joe
Remnin
Old Lady Noyes Improves After Fall and Local Notices
Old lady Noyes shows slow improvement after a fall. Capt Henry Banta of Hanover visited his uncle Dennis Beach and wife last Friday. Rev Rogers held services at Shelby last weekend. Mrs Clark plans a sale next Saturday. Harve Wycott may occupy Mrs Clark's former property. John Bryant and wife moved to Anderson for a time. Funeral and burial details for William T. Demaree, aged 50, note a long illness from consumption and a Christian farewell. He leaves a wife two sons two daughters and many relatives. Funeral at Lincolnville conducted by Rev Morrow with burial beside his daughter. The family thanks friends for their assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyes
Henry Banta
Hanover
Dennis Beach
Rogers
Shelby
Clark
Harve Wycott
John Bryant
Anderson
Diep
Haneys Corner
William T. Demaree
All Father
Methodist Church
Morrow
Lincolnville
Real estate transfers list with varied parcels and prices
A series of real estate transfers is recorded across townships including Johnson, Laughery, Franklin, Brown and Napoleon. Buyers and sellers include Rhoda A Boswell, John Wagoner, A W Buell, Harriet Toph, Sarah A Ray, Caroline Bailey, Herman Kamman, John Buddemeyer, John L Means and others with parcels from 2 to 329.58 acres and prices ranging from 500 to 5300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda A. Boswell
John C. Warfield
Johnson Tp
Wim
I. Bannister
Leonard Kessens
Laughery
John Wagoner Et al
Frank Hiner
Napoleon
A. W. Buell
George and
Josephine Keil
Franklin
Harriet Toph
Lillie Smith
Johnson ‘’P
The Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist Ad
A 19th century style advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble Brights disease and other kidney disorders are warned of as dangerous misdiagnoses The ad claims vast success and offers sample bottles and a booklet via mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Adam Strockinger Practice in Ripley
Adam Strockinger offers legal services in Ripley and surrounding Franklin Dearborn and Decatur counties. Draw deeds mortgages contracts wills estates partition suits foreclosures suits on notes accounts and other notary and attorney work. All court business handled weekly in Batesville from Monday to Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Franklin
Dearborn
Decatur
Balesville
Property transfers and a dead letter notice from 1900
The record lists multiple land transfers including John Wycoff to Sarah J Craig for 80 acres in Brown Township at 1600 dollars and Henry C Bodbek receiving 40.25 acres from Mary A White in Johnson Township for 1500 dollars. Other deeds include Joseph P Lynch to Emily Duncan 40 acres in Franklin Township for 1900 dollars and Harris Hansman to Wm Miller 80 acres in Washington Township for 1 dollar. Additional deeds cover Harry L Morrell to Rufus L Hardy for part of Lot 7 in Osgood at 400 dollars and August Dannecker to Addie E Dannecker for 40 acres in Shelby Township for 1 dollar. Also notices that letters for George Breckensick Luella Comer and All Short unclaimed by March 16 1900 will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wycoff
Sarah J. Craig
Brown
Mary A. White
Henry C. Bodbek
Johnson
Joseph P. Lynch
Emily Duncan
Franklin
Harris Hansman
Wm. Miller
Washington
Harry L. Morrell
Rufus L. Hardy
Osgood
August Dannecker
Addie E. Dannecker
Shelby Tp
Washington, D.C
George Breckensick
Luella Comer
D McCallum
P. M
Ripley Circuit Court
William Studt
Batesville
Indiana
Clear Fork Road
Township Ten
Jefferson‘Ville
Elizabeth Fisse
Frederick Neuenkirch
John H. Severinghaus
Herman Schrader
Henry Boeh
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Holton
Henry Wilson
Mr Draper
Louis Murdock
Dan Smith
Illnois
Harry Cady
Westport
Ewan
Hayden
Unday
Ralstin
E.perown
J. van Osdell
Frank Knapp
Imer Vanq
Mays
Ef. Brown
Wu Coos
Grace Taylor
Hopewell
Brows
ISIC
Stella Roberts
Mame McNew
Daisy Brown
Heck
Wilbur O'Conner
Willie Alland
W. Shook
Penntownn
C.schwier
Mr. Issgang
John Pholar
Frank Robinson
Mr. Hundt
Carrie Hummel
Ollie Terry
Fred Beihl
Ollie
Schuerman
Mr. Schuerman
Mr. Beer
Lawrenceville
St. Nichen
Thursay
B. Trautman
Congress
Old Franklin
John Kile
Gloshen
George Osburn
St. Peters
John Hillenbrand
Bertha Foster
Elm Grove
Florence
Sharps ‘Corner
John Kahler
Rush County
George Beck
Union Furniture Factory
Buena Vista
Charley Becker
Henry Grimme
Becky
Hamlin Alley
Pleasant Park
Serarps Corner
Court House News
Piph Crebe
Nwapoleron
Columbus Folbert
Mr. Brown
Tage Krom
Pendergast
H. F. Austin
Cox
San Jacinto
Joseph Arnold
Georgia
Theresia Cross
B. F. Austin
Roperty
John Agner
IDI
John Minger
Adam Strockinger
J. W. Henry
Batesville, Ind
John Meyer & Bro
John Vonderheide
Geo. H. Go’ Ert
Cornet & Gelvin, Altys
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