Local residents visit. varied social calls noted
In Batesville area a parade of visitors and calls includes Erne Andrews and wife from Lawrenceburg. Henry Cox family host to several. Walter Beer and daughter with A H Beer. Mrs Thomas Fry and Alice Beebe visiting Indianapolis. Genevia Arkenburg of Milan. J C Pickett hosts Ben Henderson and family. many others attended or conducted business as townsfolk toured Cincinnati and nearby spots. The K of P plan a Damon Pythias show at Austin theatre on May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pp Bosco
A. H. Beer
Emily
Harry Paden
Madson
John Duffy
Fi Fleck
Shelbyville
Ichard Beer
Osgood
Bushing
Otto Bushing
Thomas Fry
Alice Beebe
Cross Plains
Lena VanCamp
Vena Dean
Indianapolis
Genevia Arkenburg
Milan
Ben Henderson
J. C. Pickett
Henry Fieler
Anton Sichart
Joseph A. Boehmer
Wm. F. Krieger
Batesville
K. of P’s
Damon Pythias
Austin Theatre
John Yater
Davidson
Yater
Holton
James Wright
Cincinnati
Joseph Verburg
North Vernon
Ballstown fair grounds two bands big time
Local society notes recount visits among residents including Mrs Uter and Mrs Klein, multiple trips to Cincinnati and Batesville, a saw mill move, hay transport, planting corn, lightning rod work, and a well attended dance at Louis Narwold’s. Several families from Ballstown and nearby towns are listed with recent activities and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Batonville
Robert Uter
Geo. Klein
John Hoyer
Greensburg
Louis Peetz
Fred Narwold
Clarence
Cincinnati
Lizze Narwold
Louis Stockinger
Ervin Wenning
Wm. Karl
William Menchhofer
Henry Schwier
Maurice Volz
Morris
John Compart
L. Narwold
Geo. Huenke
Wm. Menchhofer
Philip Weber
Mr. Kestler
Finks Church
Mr. Seik
Batesville
Fred Norwald
Grandma Narwold
John Narwold
Napoleon
Fred Karl
Indianapolis
Louis Narwold
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey and Electric Bitters Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey as quick relief for whooping cough and throat relief, claiming it loosens mucus and eases coughing. It also promotes Electric Bitters as a spring tonic, selling at 25 cents through druggists.
Farmers Attend Gatherings and Rural Carrier Appointed
The article notes locals planting corn and attending dances at North Branch and nearby areas. It mentions visits by H M Ler near Osie Michel and Parnis of Pierce, Sunday outings with Joe Newman Bultman and Flora Johnson, and various neighbors shared with Bert James and Henry Saltenage. Henry Saltenage’s wife Hernenneke was discussed as rural carrier, with Illinois trip last week and appointment to begin May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Branch
Agat
Napoleon and Versailles Medley of Local Business and Deaths
Numerous brief notices record Frank and Geo Grow doing business in Cincinnati last Tuesday, and Henry Melcher and Wm Snider in Versailles last Wednesday. Edgar Arnold went with Charlotte Miller to Brookville where she recovers from a stroke after visiting Sherman Gookins. G W Foreman learns of son Harry’s wife death in Baker City Oregon. Edith Foreman traveled to Baker City to be with her a interred. Albert Hicks and Dr Sam Hicks traveled from Indianapolis and Illinois for their father’s death. Mrs G W Smith hears of her mother Mrs Kline’s death at Slabtown. Church services slated as Rev Broadwell preaches at M E Church and Rev Gibson from Louisville at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Arnold
Charlotte Miller
Brookville
Sherman Gookins
Napoleon
G. W. Foreman
Harry
Baker City
Oregon
Edith Foreman
Albert Hicks
Indianapolis
Sam Hicks
Illinois
G. W. Smith
Kline
Slabtown
Broadwell
M. E
Gibson
Louisville
Baptist Church
Greensburg social rounds and visitors tease readers
NEWPOINT Miss Irene Gilbert shopped in Greensburg Saturday. Miss Bessie Meyers guest in Greensburg Friday. Mrs. Burley Evans and now went to St. Paul Saturday evening. Maurice Wolfe and James Meyer spent Wednesday in Chicago. Mrs. Chas Meyers and daughter Christine shopped in Greensburg Friday. Mrs. Eva Strobeke of Muncie visiting sister Ms Tom Gauge. Abner Colson and wife to West Bort for several days. Reed Dowden returned Friday to visit his mother. Walter Koenigkramer spent Sunday with relatives. J W Snediker and son Carl to Indianapolis Thursday to visit daughter Mrs C Cole. Elmer Crowell and family of Batesville spent Sunday here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Gilbert
Greensburg
Bessie Meyers
Burley Evans
St. Paul
Maurice Wolfe
James Meyer
Chicago
Chas. Meyers
Christine
Eva Strobeke
Muncie
Tom Gauge
Abner Colson
West Bort
Pleasant Park Social Roundup and Local Moves
Miss Della Dieckman spent part of last week with her aunt near Newpoint. Juke Weber visited John Gunter. Mrs Kops and sons John and Henry along with Mrs Barbara Peetz and Mrs Mary Peetz attended John Wisman’s Sunday. A Lewis Norwold dance drew several locals. Mrs John Gunter and Minnie visited Hoene’s near Huntersville. Fred Beck bought a place near Newpoint and will move soon. Local attendance at Leik’s funeral in Batenville. Mrs Mary Pfeiffer, Mrs Starke and daughter ma visited Ahring and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Dieckman
Henry Meyerose
Newpoint
Juke Weber
John Gunter
Kops
John
Henry
Barbara Peetz
Mary Peetz
John Wisman
Lewis Norwold
Minnie
Hoene
Huntersville
Fred Beck
Social visits mark a quiet weekend in the area
Fred Marticke and family visited Ed Marticke and family Sunday. Henry Holle and Frank Bergman visited Fred Bergman near Adam's Church. Miss Hilda Meyer stayed with Frieda Henry. Aug Marticke and Ed Schone were guests Friday. Chris Buckelmeyer and Miss Sophia Meyer dropped by Aug Marticke’s Saturday. Fred Marticke’s group attended John Korte’s silver wedding celebration with dancing and ample refreshments. Ed Schone’s circle visited Henry Holle. Louis Schone and Bernard Stickford called on Henry Stickford. Mrs. Fred Bosse and Mrs. Aug Marticke hosted visitors Monday and Friday afternoons, with nearby calls noted. Henry Holle visited relatives near St. Maurice Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Marticke
Ed Marticke
Henry Holle
Frank Bergman
Fred Bergman
Adam
Hilda Meyer
Frieda Henry
Aug
Marticke
Ed Schone
Chris Buckelmeyer
Sophia Meyer
Wm. Beinke
John Korte
Fred Bosse
Aug. Marticke
Mias
St. Maurice
Local Social Notes Highlight Cedar Grove Visits and Town Dance
Haymond Dr. Cramer of Cedar Grove visited friends Monday. Misses Mary and Dora Reifel traveled to Rushville for a reception. Norbert Christ visited family and friends last Monday. Sunday evening a crowd gathered at a home for dancing and merrymaking. Frank and Louise Pulskamp spent Sunday in Oldenburg.
Your Child's Cough Urges Medical Help Now
A brief public health note warns parents that persistent coughs in children may signal a serious illness. Seek prompt medical evaluation to prevent complications and ensure appropriate treatment.
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Henry Melcher, Sr
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Aate
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Fan Rapids
Japan
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Aerolux
Anne cSre
Harry Schwier CO
Hayti Elmer Huneke
Wiete
Waldrop
Georgeichael
Joe
Florence Ware
Sn Zerl
Ray
John Hickeee
June Abbott
Henry Updik
Jane
Abbott
T Gasloens
Mehlon
Rip van Winkle
City Hell
Geo.a
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Va Winkie
Oiny Hall
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