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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
2
Sunman residents await the Liberty Theatre upgrade as the latest motion picture machine is promised, though installation will delay first show next Saturday May 3. Manager John Wintz and local callers report preparations for a first class entertainment event.
St Anthony's church choir hosted a Sunday evening gathering with singing and a hearty lunch. Martin B Prickel received a watch charm as a token of appreciation, and guests lingered late expressing delight at his presence.
Sunday visits and neighborhood calls are recorded from Frank Meierle, Fred Luers, John Selke Jr and families. A funeral for Mrs. W Beinke at Huntersville is noted. A Loving Remembrance poem honors Mrs Sophia Praker who died May 2 1913 at 87 years. Mamie Luers signs as granddaughter.
Mrs. Harry Drees went to Indianapolis Saturday evening. Louis Minneman and family of Kammeyer’s Corner visited Frank Fishmer and family. Louis Meister and son stayed in Cincinnati Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Joe Wurtz and son John with Mrs. James Miller and Mrs. Sherman Mason spent Friday at Sunman. Mike Easter went to Indianapolis Monday evening. Fred Gunter and family of North Branch spent Saturday with his parents. John Gunter transacted business at Versailles Saturday. Wilbur and Ethel Gunter confined to beds with tonsillitis. Meredith Gunter ill with stomach trouble. Fred Butt caller at Batesville Saturday. Mr. Post and Cincinnati family stayed with Andrew Sitzman Saturday through Monday. Henry Franke went to Cincinnati Tuesday on business. Mrs. Louis Curran and children visiting her mother at Osgood. Mrs. Brainard Ransom of Canada visiting her parents, Fitch family, then went to Cincinnati Monday. Mrs. Sherman Mason was a caller at Batesville Saturday morning.
Mrs. Fred Abplanalp was sick for several days last week. Herman Grothaus and family hosted city relatives Sunday. Locals attended E. R. Behlmer’s closing out sale in Sunman Friday and Saturday. Jacob Abplanalp bought a fresh cow from Mrs. Mary Huber for his sister. Chas Jenner bought a young mare from Geo. Pulskamp near Young’s corner. Ed Huber and Anthony Rosfeld returned from overseas last week. Harry Christy worked for Mr. Custer at Sharp’s Corner. Geo. Huber and wife with John Rosfeld and wife held a family gathering for sons home from overseas. Jacob Abplanalp visited the Sunman show Saturday night. Neighbors carried rye to Morris for Mr. Volz last Monday.
Miss Laura Pohlar of Cincinnati visits here with Henry Schomber and family. Walter Bauman and family and Mrs Sufferle and children, also of Cincinnati, join Raleigh Cook and family of North Branch, Al Trautman of Sunman and Cash Osborn and wife of Spades. August Richter transacted business at Morris last week as John Sieg and son Henry of Spades visited Friday. Adam Huber Sr., called at Sunman Thursday. Miss Edith Baas spent Sunday with H Hulson. Advertising in gatory and they will keep you in
The Common Council of Batesville Indiana invites sealed bids for cement sidewalks curb gutter on Maple Wood Avenue from Catherine Street to Main Street and East side to Alvina Street. Bids due by 7:30 PM May 7 1919 and opened publicly. Bids must include ink signatures certified checks 2.5 percent of engineer's estimate, conformance to specifications, and proof of qualifications.
City officials state bids must reflect the city civil engineer's estimates and cannot be disputed after opening. The city disclaims responsibility for errors in the estimate or plans and procedures. Signatories include George J. Doll and other council members with Aloys M. Roell as City Clerk.
The Batesville School Board petitions the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners to issue bonds to raise funds for teachers’ salaries. A public hearing is scheduled at the State House in Indianapolis on May 9, 1919, at 10 37 A M, with taxpayers urged to attend.
Walter F Hanson and wife of R 4 receive a long letter from their son W A Hanson in Germany. He describes nearly a year abroad with the army of occupation, a first move toward home expected in May, and a thrilling aviation ride at about 4000 feet with a spiraling corkscrew turn. He notes the airfield shed 700 by 100 by 90 feet once used for Zeppelins and praises the experience despite nearby fatal crash sights.
A historical reflection notes Victor Hugo published his Waterloo battle description in 1861, 46 years after the event, allowing dust to settle. It observes 37 years later Lord Byron style lines by Tennyson, mourning a vanquished duke and fallen empire.
A health note claims a well conditioned man enjoys life while the bilious and dyspeptic suffer. It says relief comes from Chamberlain's Tablets which tone the stomach aid digestion and regulate bowels with just a few doses.
A Tribune excerpt highlights Phillips Brooks on the power of sympathy to reveal a man’s hidden inner life. The ad notes the theme in a promotional context for Make Money Grow.
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