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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1916

Page

6

Three Indictments Return From Grand Jury In Wager Case

The Grand Jury returned three indictments against Lyon Wager for the murders of Ranzell Brown his wife and Mrs Lavinia Sutton nine years ago. The community was surprised by the indictments and trial will determine guilt or innocence. Wager was moved to Jennings county for venue change. Attorneys for defense are A B Wycoff and Willard New. Prosecution led by Joseph Verburg.

Lyon Wager Ranzell Brown Brown Lavinia Sutton Slater Wager Sutton Tno Marion County Indianapolis Versailles Bultman Creigmile Jennings County A. B.wycoff Willard New Joseph Verburg North Vernon George J. Doll Henry Waokirk Laughery Fred Tebbing John J. Heitmeier Frank Poulter Center Dan McAvoy Delaware

Decoration Day Notice Meeting May 21 in Lehumkuchler Building

Decoration Day committee members from various lodges will meet Sunday May 21 at 1 PM in the Lehumkuchler building to plan services. Committeemen urged to attend. Also notes travel by John Minger and wife with others to Brookville Meta mora and St Peters, Rev A L Marting family returning to Portemouth Ohio, and Augusta Stacey visiting Nick Oser.

Lehumkuchler John Minger Symman Harry Sitterding Misa Sarah Huenke Brookville Metamora St Peters A. L. Marting Portemouth, O Laula Unnewehr St.paul's Church Smyrna Mnd C. WM. Schirmer Junior Luther League L. L The Straegere ST. John's EV Luth Samuela Herfung St. John’s Huntersville Grove L. P A.— Catholic School K. of St. J.—Public School M. W C—I. O. R. M.—High School Juno Meyer Thea. Arndt

Batesville Athletes Fall 9–0 to Brookville in Opener

Batesville fans traveled to Brookville where the visitors were shut out 9 to 0. Ches Meyer held Brookville to one hit in two innings of relief while Dixie Dirschel’s near rally fizzled with a disputed call. Hayti topped Batesville 9–4 as Robins on, Norwold, Sarringhars and Lutz led theAthletes.

Batesville Brookville Batesville Boys Ches. Meyer Allowleg Dixie Dirschel Bateeville Dixie Orst

Fair Grounds Dance Opens Batesville Season

The Batesville Base Ball Club hosts the first big dance of the season at the fair grounds next Saturday evening May 20 music by the Eureka Band and a well maintained floor. Dancing privilege 50c with refreshments and lunch served.

Batesville Fair Grounds Batesville Eureka Band

Adam Idlewine Dead After Illness in Ripley County

Adam Idlewine died at his home south of town after a bout with uraemic poisoning following a period of illness. He lived 68 years in Ripley County, born at New Marion, and spent his life on the family farm. Service was held at his home then Laughery church with interment in the church cemetery. Survived by widow, four daughters, two sons, and three brothers. three brothers and one sister and a son Elmer preceded him in death. Geneva Weigel visited Lawrenceburg relatives Sunday.

Adam Idlewine Mr. Idlewine Ripley County New Marion Laughery Church Aterment Zlever Elmer Philip Ths Place Andy Geneva Ind Jacob Oregon

Receiver Appointed for Batesville Milling Co

Stockholders met to authorize disposal of the mill property. A receiver is likely to be appointed and the mill sold to the highest bidder. Receivership papers were prepared in Versailles with Bloemer named to act. stockholder input was limited. Miss Rose Damm and Miss Lara Erbacher planned a trip to Wheeling.

Batesville Milling Co Fial H. F. E. Schrader Joseph Luesse August Bloemer Versailles Adam Stockinger Joseph Suesse Bloemer Rose Damm Osgood Mias Lara Erbacher Wheeling West Virginia Miss Erbacher

End of Year School Notes Praise and Plans at BHS

The Tribune recaps the High School’s final week with class reflections from Freshmen to Seniors. Commencement is set for May 25 at St. Clair's Hall, a Juniors banquet May 23 at McCoy's Park, and a Highth Grade Class Day on May 24. Exhibits, wind damage repair, and thanks to Philmer Ward are noted as the year closes.

B.H.S St. Clair's Hall McCoy's Park Junolora City Hall Waldo Michel Homer Lichacker McCoy’s Park the Tribune Philmer Ward

Notice to Lincoln Club Postpones Meeting to May 27

Owing to prior arrangements the meeting scheduled for next Saturday evening is postponed. All members should notify others that the next Lincoln Club meeting will be on Saturday evening May 27 in hopes of large attendance.

Social notes and visitors list from local households

Henry Schumacher and Neil McCallan attended a music event at the Bierbusne home. Mise Eulalia Newfarth of Suoman and Mrs. Maggie Amacher visited different cities. Johanna Bramlage of Indianapolis spent Sunday with relatives.

Mise Eulalia Newfarth Suoman John Bierbusne Johanna Bramlage Indianapolis

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Lynn Wager Diana Jennings CO Jennote Huston Lipp Indiana Mike Vanderheide Columbus Barracks Columbua Oblio August Goyert Greensburg Port Henry “Pieter St. Clair’s Hall Commemoraton Batesvile Hoosier Ward Tts Httle Bateaville Augusta Stacey Cincimnat Nick Oser Hayti Meyer Hayti Grounds Robingson Hayts Robinson Brockmann Norwold Sarringhars Lutz Kelly Ridge Morrie Morris Lee Butler Grover Benz Holton Madison Bethany Church Mother Love McCallum Rebraraa Eoglieh Misa Nora Greeman China Wesley Chapel Napoleonia Lewis Epworth Leagues Newpoint Middlebranch New Pennington Epworth Huntersville Lehmkuebler Fair Ground George Dettmer Martinsburg W. Va Mrs. J. Hilleobrand Mra. O. Koeeking Ciacinnati Mra Ben Belier Clacionati Geneva Weigel Lawrenceburg St Joseph A. Luesse Edwin Boese Leonard Fred Smwonton Clacknati A. Boese Wick Fehlinger Lincoln Club Henry Schumacher Neil McCallan Maggie Amacher Ciscinnat
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