School Inklings and Community Notices From 1913
Senior class presents a lavender and gold pennant to the school. Township teachers institute planned for Saturday at 9 am. Graduation exams held with about twenty pupils. Basketball ends, baseball begins. strong athletic plans ahead. No school on Good Friday. School program includes violin, duets, recitations, papers, and solos. Local faculty purchase show and vaulting pole with game funds. Local trips to Bloomington and Topeka noted. Various visits from residents and relatives, plus a furniture plant tour in Indiana. Sale of sugar offer and local household notices conclude the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township Teachers’ Institute
Prof
Gonnelly
Ruutt
Fair Grounds
Soto Cee Roy Bauman
Leonard Thiel
Elsie Beckman
F Talley Alexander Paper
Life of
Sunday School Convention at Osgood March 1913
The Sunday Schools of Ripley County convene at the M E church in Osgood on March 36 1913 with E T Albertson and visiting speakers from Batesville. Topics include The Teacher My Brother The Game of Life and The Book of Books plus discussions on Sunday School as a necessity and home department work. WW Kissen presides with Ruopa ScuusrEen secretary urging attendance for a profitable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Schools of
Ripley Co
M. E
Osgood
E. T. Albertson
J. E. Hughes
W. Kintoer
A. E. Gringle
Batesville
WW. Kissen
Bowling trophy returns with George Engel
George Engel returned last Friday from Toledo Ohio where he joined the Imperial Bowling Team of Indianapolis as a substitute in the International Congress contest He bowled singles and doubles and brought home a bowling ball valued at fifteen dollars as a trophy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Engel
Toledo
Ohio
Imperial
Indianapolis
George
New Laundryman Takes Batonville Steam Laundry
William Gauck purchases Batonville Steam Laundry from Louis Blank and takes possession Tuesday. He aims to earn public patronage through cooperation of local residents and hopes the business will succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gauck
Batonville
Louis Blank
Mr. Gauck
Trial at Greensburg over replevin of stolen furs
Charles Stefert Harry Wernke Mr and Mrs James J Gregory and daughter and A B Wycoff visited Greensburg Saturday to attend a replevin trial for furs said to be stolen from Mr Gregory The case earlier resulted in a hung jury The Hillsenbrand Co sold Sick property to Frank Fehringer and Mehlen property to Chas Hirt while the vacant lot near Boerstler was said to be sold to Mrs P Boerstler Also Mrs John Harrison and relatives returned home to Savona Ohio from a visit with Wm Pratt family Albert Hoyer came from Indianapolis after attending the funeral of his sister Mrs Katie Moore who died March 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stefert
Harry Wernke
James J. Gregory
A. B. Wycoff
Greensburg
Hillenbrand Co
Frank Fehringer
Mehlen
Chas. Hirt
P. Boerstler
John Harrison
Wm. Pratt
Savona O
Albert Hoyer
Indianapolis
Katie Moore
Call to Beyond: Frederick Schmitz Dies in Evansville
Frederick Louis Schmitz died March 15 1918 at his home in Huntersville Evansville after a week long kidney illness He was born September 18 1833 in Dueseldorf Germany and came to America settling in St Louis in 1852 He leaves a wife Anna Barbara Kurth two children Louis and Mrs Steding and a son who predeceased him He was deeply involved in Masonic and Lutheran circles and funeral services were held at Huntersville before his remains were sent to Evansville for interment under Masonic auspices Led by Rev Steding and Rev Plautz the community notes his lifelong lodge work and the thwarted golden wedding plans Good man in death as in life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Louis Schmitz
Mr. Schmitz
Dueseldorf
Germany
America
St. Louis
Anna Barbara Kurth
Louis Schmitz
Meansville
Mrs. Steding
Rev. Steding
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Huntersville
Schmitz
Royal Arcada
The
National Union
Leasing Lodge
Knights Templar
Evansville
Steding
Plautz
Cross Roads
Nocka
M. &. Church
Ben Kessing
G M E Church Notes and Local Visits
G M E Church lists nightly services at 7 30 p m sunrise prayer at 6 30 a m Sunday school at 10 a m Easter program during Sunday school preaching at 10 30 a m choir sing at 7 30 p m ten numbers everyone welcome. Residents and visitors include Miss Lillian Grappenhaus from Richmond Ind visiting Mrs. Ted Buell and others traveling to Richmond Danville Indianapolis Shelbyville and Greensburg for family and business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waster
Lillian Grappenhaus
Richmond
Ind
Ted Buell
Pioneer Pays Visit to Batesville Area Founder of town name
Henry Neinstedt of Independence Missouri visited Batesville area relatives Richard Gray Jake Rimstedt John Bultman and Wesley Clark. He recalled living there before the Big Four Railroad era and signing the first Batesville signboard. He departed Friday morning aiming to stop at Greensburg and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Neinstedt
Independence
Richard Gray
Jake Rimstedt
John Bultman
Wesley Clark
Mr. Nienstedt
Batenville
Batesville
Mr. Neinstedt
Bates
Neinstedt
Greensburg
Indianapolis
Horse Runs Away After Harness Breaks Near East ern Avenue
Last Saturday morning Clifford Goyett was taking his mother to the train when the harness broke. The frightened horse ran away, tipping the buggy. Clifford escaped with minor injuries while the buggy suffered extensive damage. The horse stopped near the Hermano Steinkamp place and was recovered after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Goyett
Eastern Avenue
Clifford
Hermano Steinkamp Place
Thielking Boy Suffers Severe Leg Cut at Factory
One of the Thielking boys sustained a deep cut in the right leg above the knee after contacting a machine in the factory. The gash, over three inches long, bled heavily until Dr. Gibson stopped the bleeding and stitched the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thielking
Progressive Euchre at Nickel's Hall on Easter Sunday
The male choir of St. Louis church plans a progressive euchre at Nickel's Hall Sunday evening Easter March 13. Refreshments and a musical program will be offered. Everyone is invited and playing starts promptly at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Church
Nickel's Hall
Dr King's Life Pills Advertised For Constipation
An uzzle style ad promises constipation relief with Dr Kings New Life Pills. It claims the pills stimulate the liver improve digestion and purge poisons from the body, urging readers to buy at I B Schuitz for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
I. B. Schuitz
Death of Mrs Mary Sellmeyer in Knoble Ark
Mrs Mary Sellmeyer of Knoble Ark died Tuesday March 18 while visiting her brother John Dadmus in R R 2 for cancer treatment. Her remains will be shipped to Knoble for interment. The item notes several visits and local church events including St Mark s Sunday School Easter program and a birth, a girl, to Todd Wessel and wife on March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sellmeyer
Knoble
Ark
John Dadmus
Sellmeyer
Oldenburg
Todd Wessel
March Storms Ravage Chicago and South States
Last Friday's warm, windy day gave way to a general night storm causing widespread destruction. Property losses exceed a million dollars with over a hundred deaths, mainly in Georgia, while local damage included blown chimneys and a ruined barn roof. No injuries were reported locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Georgia
Wa.llesen
Ernst Timmerman
Hy. Wisman
Death of Henry Rodewald at Franklin County Infirmary
Henry Rodewald died at the Franklin County Infirmary in Brookville and will be buried at Huntersville on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. He was known for his past work in Batesville and described as an honest, hard working man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rodewald
Franklin County Infirmary
Brookville
Huntersville
Rodewald
Batesville
St Mark's Ladies to Hold Monthly Baking Sale
The St Mark's Ladies Society plans its monthly home baking event at Home Hardware Store next Saturday afternoon. March 22. Mrs George Homer of Cincinnati visited sisters at the convent and spent time with Mrs Mike Benz Jr before returning home Monday evening. Elmer Borgstedt and wife left for North Dakota Tuesday. The Misses Luella Winsor and Lena Schunneman visited friends at New Point and Shelbyville last week. Elmer Gibson and Grover Benz visited Newpoint Sunday evening. Wm Behlimer made a business trip to Lawrenceburg Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Ladies Society
Home Hardware Store
George Homer
Cincinnati
Mike Benz, Jr
Luella Winsor
Lena Schunneman
Newpoint
Shelbyville
Holy Week Services at Bethany English Lutheran Church
During Holy Week evenings services will be held at Bethany English Lutheran Church. Rev. A. EB. Gringle will preach on the Seven Words from the Cross. Thursday's subject is My God my God why hast Thou Forsaken Me with Miss May Meyer singing. Friday services include 10 o'clock morning and 7 30 evening with It is Finished and Mather into thy hands I commend my spirit. Easter Sunday offers morning Communic services and an evening Easter entertainment with a fine program. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany English Lutheran Church
A. EB. Gringle
May Meyer
Mather
Business Men's Association Elects Officers in Council Chamber
The Business Men's Association met Monday night at the Council Chamber and elected President William Giesen First Vice President Charles Hirt Second Vice President F B Schultz Directors George A Bana H H Kramer and Ed Blank The City Council will elect two directors to the five member board with several contests including ties on several ballots
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Association
William Giesen
Charles Hirt
F. B. Schultz
George A. Bana
Ed Blank
Etis
Card of Thanks for Frederick Louis Schmitz
The bereaved widow and children thank neighbors and friends for support during illness and death. Special appreciation to Reverends Flantz and Nocka, pallbearers, St. John's choir, the Masonic Lodge, and others for floral tributes and services. May God bless all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Louis Schmitz
Flantz and
Nocka
St. John’s Choir
Masonic Lodge
Knights of Columbus drama to stage The Honor of a Cowboy
The Knights of Columbus announce a four act play The Honor of a Cowboy at city hall. Shows on Thursday and Sunday nights March 27 and 31 1913 admission 25 cents. Invited audience includes all residents. Dixon notes event from March 13 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Knoights of
Columbus
City Hall
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John Hillenbrand
Henry
Henry Behliner
A. W. Romweber
John Bierbuysse
Bloomington
Showers Bros. Furniture
Indiana
Greemann Bros
Hillenbrands
Henry Stratemeyer
Topeka
Kansas
Jake Bohland
Photographers’ Convention
Danville
Geo Bohland
Nick Wintz
St. Peters
John Wintz
This Place
A.C. Poerster
Dept
Paul Coerster
John Bohner
Oscar Lehmkuehler
Cincionati
Morris Mills
Bowling
John H. Wilker & CO
G. M. E. Church Notes
Wm. Kemper
Danville, Ill
George Annewehr
John S. Benham
Hackman Hardware
Elizabeth Swertfeger
William Moore
Dolph
Ed Zlerer
Emil
Anna Anrhein
Fred Welminck
Ernat Norwaild
Ed Schmidt
Erust
Nd Krenzman
City
Louisa Schmitz
St. Mark's Sunday School
Bertha Hoyer
Raymond Winsperger
Hillenbrand
John
Herman Kaiser
Stella
Ella Hoyer
Elmer Borgstedt
North Dakota
Elmer Gibson
Grover Benz
Newpot
Wm. Behlimer
Lawrenceburg
Holy Week Services
Dixon
Mary Werkenhoff
Harry Ferkenhoff
St. Louis Catholic Church
Burst & Weigel
Arthur Schutz
Wm. Kreiger
Elia Schein
Joan Steinforth
E. C. Canfield
Dearborn County
H. BH. Krome
Maxwell
B. Schultz
Nyal Stere
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