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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1917

Page

6

Church News In Brief From Wesley Chapel To Smyrna

Local church notices list Sunday School and service times for Wesley Chapel Epworth League and class meetings, plus Ascension Day English services at Pac es Ev Lutheran in Smyrna. St John’s Ev Lutheran in Lawrenceville details German and English services, Luther League events, and pastor notices.

Epworth Ascension Kev C. WM Schirmer ST. John's EV. Luth Luther League Ladies’ Society L. L The Bethany Wittenberg College Ladies' Society A Langendolef Epworth League Lawrenceville Lo A Scurriber

Street Oil Campaign Eases Dust for Citizens

Joseph Burst and Marshal Harry Wernke drive an oil wagon to soak city streets in stages. The pair keep traffic moving as streets set, leaving a gummy surface briefly but reducing dust for businesses and homes along busy routes.

Joseph Burst Marshal Harry Wernke Marshal Wernke Joe

Local News Briefs From Batesville Area

Oats received a carload at Batesville Roller Mills. Mrs. Morton Ward arrived from Indianapolis on Saturday to visit her sister Mrs. Otto Wissel. Otto Thie of Greensburg visited relatives here Sunday.

Batesville Roller Mills Morton Ward Indianapolia Otto Wissel Otto Thie Greensburg John Hoyer Indianapolis

Indiana Joins the War Chorus on the Way to Battle

A historical wartime song rallying support from Indiana. It vows enlistment from the North and South, declares readiness for conflict, and ends with a repeated refain of glory. The verses promise Hoosier resolve and indicate a nationwide mobilization mood.

Uncle Samuel Indiana

Neufarth Vedder Wedding Unites Sunman Bride and Cincinnati Groom

Malala Neufarth and Jacob Vedder were married last Thursday at Dr. C Neufarth's Sunman home with Rev. Arndt officiating. The couple traveled to Cincinnati and then New York after a celebratory supper, with plans to visit Washington Norfolk Philadelphia before returning in two weeks.

C. Neufarth Sunman Malala Jacob Vedder Cincinnati Arndt Penntown P.m New York Washington, D. C Norfolk Philadelphia Eulala Batesvill

Local Notices and Community Updates in Batesville Area

A collection of brief items notes visitors and travel among local families including Rev. Herman Frantz and family visiting Cleves Ohio and Mrs. Lindeman ill in Shelbyville. Other entries mention Miss Eva St Clair and Margaret Firsich's Cincinnati trip, Mrs. John Hoyer visiting Indianapolis, and local business ads for Chas Crowell Co piano dealer and Batesville Roller Mills.

Winn Taylor Joins Officers Training Camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison

Winn Taylor left Tuesday for the officers training camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. His successful physical and application approval place him in line for a commission after the three month course. The camp limits 2500 members with top performers gaining commissions for future army service. Taylor’s Purdue schooling and border experience bolster his chances.

Winn Taylor Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Ttis Tabluia West Pont Turdue Purday

Letter from Hugo Benz describes life at Norfolk Naval Training Station

Hugo Benz, stationed at the Norfolk Virginia Naval Training Station, writes of warlike scenes around the camp, marching battalions and drills, semaphore study, and two parades this week one for a Confederate veteran funeral at Portmouth. He notes Company M led by strict Commander Hobart and anticipates liberty this afternoon while awaiting Batesville papers.

Hugo Benz U.S. Navy Norfolk Ord St Naval Training Station Faye Portemouth Tam Hobart Batesville Bateavil H. M. Bena

Help Wanted Inside and Outside Unskilled Help

Advertisement notes unskilled labor needed for inside and outside work at The Hillenbrand Co. plus a local society items list: Arthur Schultz and Miss Michel Detler visited from Shelbyville, Mrs. Randolph Krieger returned from Bedford, Rev. Gringle plans a two week Southern States trip, Mrs. Dan Kammerer stayed with relatives at Spades, Wm. Locke visited Greensburg, Homeo chick and scratch feed received, James Mead called at Sun Mano on Tuesday.

State of Indiana court actions mix in Gibson County

A string of court notices covers several Indiana cases in Gibson County. Dismissals include State v Kean and civil actions. plea and fines noted in heavy hauling on macadam road. numerous estates probate, guardian, and claims entries with judgments, sales orders, and venue changes.

State of Indiana Joe Kean Dale Horton

Express Shipments Emphasis on Secure Labeling and Ink Marks

Mr. C. C. Meyer of the American Express Company urges shippers to securely wrap and legibly mark packages. He warns against obliterated addresses and chalk or pencil marks, citing delays and lost service. Joe Pierpont, now with an Ohio Infantry regiment, visits locals and plans to depart for New York soon for overseas duty.

C. C. Meyer American Express Company Shipper Consignee Express Company Joe Pierpont Ohio Infantry Joe New York

Bran to receive carload this week in Batesville area

The item notes a carload of bran arriving this week for the Batesville region. Mention of local residents includes Mrs Geo M Gillenbrand, Mrs Mary Mitchell, and Mrs A W Rom weber visiting in Cincinnati. Fred Mestemacher returned from Cincinnati to spend Sunday with home folks. Mrs Ben Bessler traveled to Greensburg for a several day visit.

Batesville Roller Milla Geo. M. Gillenbrand Mary Mitchell A. W. Romweber Cincinnati Fred Mestemacher Ben Bessler Greensburg

Last Institute of the Season Closes with Lessons and Talks

The ninth and final institute of the school year convened at the high school with Superintendent Dunkin leading. Teachers answered general knowledge questions, heard life and work of American prose writers, and discussed South America Argentina, art and artists, Lincoln, Britain in the war, and Conscription Law.

Dunkin Wacpsman Miss Nickel John Smith Jonathan Eiwarde Benjamin Franklin Charles Brown Washington Irving James Paulding James Cooper Miss Huston Argentina Mr. Terry Taylor State Association

Man Kicked by Horse in Shelbyville Hospitalized

In Shelbyville a man named Yaeger was kicked in the stomach by a horse Saturday morning. He was unconscious at first and feared to have internal injuries. He was moved to his brother George Yaeger’s home by ambulance and has since shown improvement. Adam Yaeger is an employee. Arthur Schene returned to Indianapo n Tuesday after visiting his parents Ben Schene and wife.

Shelbyville Mr. Yaeger George Adam Yaeger Arthur Schene Apon Ben Schene

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Church News Wesley Chapel Lutheran Church Smyrna, MD Bethany Church ST. Maria's Cieurci GME W. Church Air John Brown Alritt Indiana’s Lake Michigan Ohio Samuel Neufarth-Vedder Wedding Hazenville Versailles Oscood Sharon Waisman Moores Hill H. J. Waisman Wilber Schrader Herman Frantz Chas. Martin Cleves,o Yelena Disser Mrs. Lindeman Allen Sykes Mrs. Steuart Eva St. Clair Margaret Firsich Suoe Chas. Crowell & Co Christ Link Andrew Meister Fred Sieg Morris Hillenbrand Co Arthur Schultz Michel Detler Randolph Krieger Bedford Rev. Gringle Dan Kammerer Spades Wm. Locke James Mead Sunmano Tucaday Court News the Gibson Co Perrie A. Row William Hunterman Thomas Harper George W. Schmidt Jacon P. Massing Merman Huttmeyer Core Wm. Hunterman W. Huntington Decatur County Frances W. Willson Theodore Braun Frances Fuller America Harmon John I. Puck Admr John Puck Jacoblick Lena Asher Margaret Mick Henry Meinders Mabel Pate Nora Brown Boblander & Cook Jos J. Harvey Marie D. Thielking Sophia Thielking Audepohl Brewing Co Jacob Engel Barbara Rowsa Wagner George A. R. Hughes Bran Timothy Kay Taqui Surrey Gauvk’s Harry Peetz Barred Rocks T. Devore Franklin Bill Books E. B. Schultz Sherwin-Williams Blank’s Pharmacy Rexall Sto
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