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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
6
An article outlines the value of trap nesting for breeding stock and presents a 95 day record for twelve White Plymouth Rock hens. Hen No 7 produced 85 eggs, while others ranged from 16 to 67 eggs. Government data cite an 83 egg average per hen in the U.S. The piece discusses costs of settings and previews a forthcoming month long trap-nest report.
Public Take Notice from HrapQuanTEeRs Post Batesville Indiana announces Memorial Day observance, while Batesville team travels to Greensburg and Petersburg Kentucky for upcoming games. The report details a baseball game with a long scoring sequence, followed by a court-notes style recap of subscriber etiquette and a list of marriage licenses and trials set for May 1914.
The St John’s People society and Sunday School host an ice cream social at Huntersville School House on Ascension Day May 21 in the afternoon and evening. The Eureka Band will provide music and a light lunch and drinks are served. Attend and enjoy on the grounds as program details appear next week. Wanted load of good timothy by mail Box 166 City.
Henry Holle advertises a stray pig about two months old found and held for return to the rightful owner upon payment of advertising costs and other expenses.
The Eureka band opens Batesville Fair Ground Park for the 1914 season with a dance on Saturday May 30. The large dancing pavilion will be improved and will feature the Eureka Band providing music for a likely successful occasion.
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Beasler of R. died on Monday May Ul aged 21 days. Funeral is set for Wednesday morning at St. Louis Catholic church. The notice also mentions services Thursday night May 14 at 7 30 P M in Peuchar venue.
Anyone knowing themselves to be indebted to Mrs. Nick Blank will favor her greatly by a prompt settlement of all accounts. Prayer book, rogariea and cotton smachlin net at Burst and Wrigel's.
The Ramblers beat Lawrenceburg 8 to 7 on local grounds in a three inning scoring burst. L Benz F Burat and E Crowell pitched for the Ramblers with Kastner and Thompson behind. Two base hits by Boehmer Wernke Miller and Kastner helped secure the win.
About thirty members rode to Newpoint Monday for the Batesville Musical Club May meeting hosted by Mrs. Jennie McKee and Miss Cora Starke at Miss Starke’s home. More than fifty guests from the area and Greensburg attended. A varied program pleased the audience, followed by a three course luncheon. The hostesses’ attentive care helped make the gathering highly enjoyable. Also advertised: sweet potato, cabbage and tomato plants for sale at J. W. Henry's.
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