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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

5

Batesville Opens Season With Win Over Madison

Batesville defeated Madison 10 to 0 in the season opener as J Nieman pitched a strong game allowing four hits and nine strikeouts. Batesville built four first inning runs on bunts and errors, added five more in the seventh, and resumes next Sunday against Connersville with Casnor expected to start for the visitors. Eureka Band to perform before the game.

Madison Gibson J. Nieman Wyatt Weigel Thompson Benz Bloemer Turner Fritsch Batesville Wernke Hols Lightner Short Meyer Lexington Connersville Brookville Casnor Fred Nieman Eureka Band

Sunman Man Theodore Reibel Dies After Illness

Theodore Reibel of Sunman aged 26 died early Sunday at his father's home on North Walnut Street after a brief illness following service in World War I. A rural carrier, he served from Sunman Post Office until his discharge in 1919 and was buried with full military honors in St. Nicholas.

Theodore Reibel Sunman Walnut Street St. Nicholas Camp Taylor Frank Batesville Theodore Roman Order

Memorial Day Observation in Batesville Plans parade and programs

Memorial Day exercises are set for Monday May 31 in Batesville with a parade led by the Prell-Bland Post American Legion and support from the Commercial Club. Veterans from Civil War and World War eras and various lodges will take part, weather permitting at First M E Cemetery. otherwise the program moves to St Clair's Hall.

Batesville Prell-Bland American Legion M. E St. Clair’s Hall

Railroad accident injures Mr Martin and others during yard switch

Mrs Charles Martin and children visited relatives in Cincinnati area while Mr Martin and the accompanying engineer were hurt when an engine split a switch in the yards Saturday morning. Both men sustained injuries though none serious. Charley later traveled to Batesville with the family.

Charles Martin Cincinnati John Oehlman

Dance At Fair Grounds By Batesville Base Ball Club

The Batesville Base Ball Club hosts a dance at the Fair Grounds on Saturday evening June 19. Music and dancing floor praised with refreshments for an enjoyable night. Struck Out: Nieman nine, Wyatt eight. Based on Bats Nieman two, Wyatt four. Hit Batsman Nieman one. Umpires Terry and Hammerile.

Batesville Lightner Meyer Wernke Amos Nieman Wyatt Terry Hammerile

Batesville Memorial Day Proclamation by Mayor Gibson

Mayor Charles W. Gibson proclaims May 31 as Memorial Day in Batesville. He asks businesses to close at noon and remain closed for ceremonies, and urges residents to decorate homes and join the parade and exercises on the day of observance.

Batesville Charles W. Gibson

Court House News Athletics Lose First

Guardian and estate petitions approved include investment by insurance for Virginia and John Hunter, erection of a monument for Sarah Pate, sale of stock and bonds, private sale of corporation stock for Wm H Wilson estate, and private sale of personal property valued at 370 for Frank Arkenberg estate. Marriage licenses issued and various court motions noted with dismissals, changes of venue, and probate actions.

Virginia Hunter John Gilbert Hunter Sarah P. Pate Geo. B. Pate U. S Wm. H. Wilson Harper B. Wilson Frank Arkenberg Etta L. Arkenberg Washington L. Garber Harry Dobson John H. Hehe Guardian Nicholas Wagner John C. Roe Frank Hamilton Frank Brunner Henry Hoene Walter Love James Gookins

Pitchers Battle as Moorman and Aufderheide Face St Paul

The Athletics lose opener at St Paul 2 to 1 in a pitching duel between Moorman and Aufderheide. Ollier fumbled on error, Luhring and a double steal produce the lone Athletics run. Rockie and Leffler countered with key hits for St Paul. Moore and Luhring made two remarkable catches. Next Sunday the Athletics travel to Connersville to face Furniture Club.

Moorman Aufderheide St. Paul Athletics Ollier Luhring Taylor Rockie Leffler G. Favors Moore Herman Connersville Fast Furniture Club HPOA E Ollier I Luhring Her Wernke Wee Tae Brummer Sagaae Karbowski A Wintz Eye PO Lefer Teller Lf Moore Beeen Nee Garret Rf Fagel Ween D. Favors St. Paul Sense Athletics Deans Wintz Stollen

Moeller Humig couple wed at St Louis Church

Charles Humig and Anna Moeller were married at St Louis Church at five o'clock Wednesday morning with attendants Mr and Mrs Michael Bulach. After a wedding breakfast they plan a Greensburg trip and visits to Indianapolis Muncie and other Indiana cities before settling on West Pearl Street in a home purchased from Mrs Ernest Brockman.

Charles Humig Anna Moeller St. Louis Church Michael Bulach

Euchre and social draw large crowd at K of C Hall

A large turnout attended euchre and five hundred at the K. of C. Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday last week. A pie social followed the games on Wednesday with auctioned pies fueling lively bidding and extra amusement. Jazz dance at St. Clair's on May 22.

K. of C. Hall

Batesville Chautauqua Move Seeks 500 Season Tickets

Citizens and backers of former Chautauquas met at City Hall to discuss a Batesville Chautauqua this summer. The Batesville Chautauqua Society will turn funds over to the Batesville Commercial Club to support Chautauqua efforts. Professor Wallace and Rev Schreiber encouraged pledges, with four hundred season tickets already pledged and hope for the remaining hundred.

Batesville Chautauqua Society Batesville Commercial Club J. H. Shaw Professor Wallace Bloomington Illinois Mr. Shaw Schreiber M. E Batesville

Initiation ceremony for nine candidates in Greensburg

Batesville and Oldenburg Commanderies Knights of St. John attended initiatory ceremonies in Greensburg. High Mass, parade, and a banquet preceded degree work by Greensburg and Cincinnati teams. Father Daniel delivered the address as visiting knights and candidates enjoyed social hours before departure.

Batesville Oldenburg Knights of St. John Greensburg Ladies of St Cincinnati Daniel

Batesville Road Meeting Urges Action on Local Improvements

A public Batesville City Hall session considered road needs for Batesville and Laughery Township. Despite a poor evening turnout, attendees agreed the area deserves serious road improvement, promising a firm plan to pursue petitions and press claims for needed funds and work.

Batesville Laughery Township

Supper Enjoyed by St John Luther League at Huntersville

A large crowd enjoyed the excellent supper served by St John Luther League at the Huntersville School House last Saturday evening. Attendees stayed for a social hour, mingling with friends, listening to music, and taking part in the organized amusements.

St. John’s Luther League Huntersville

James Withers Dance at St Clair Hall May 22

James Withers hosts another enjoyable dance at St Clair Hall on Saturday evening May 22 with Jazz music. Special ties by Mr Withers and invitation extended to all.

St. Clair's James Withers St. Clair's Hall Mr. Withers

St Marks Church Honors Its Pastor on 25th Anniversary

Rev J Barthelmas marked twenty five years of gospel ministry at St Marks Lutheran Church with a two session jubilee. Doering Benting and Bethany Church leaders spoke while Luther League and Ladies Aid organized an elegant program and a silver gift honored the pastor.

J. Barthelmas St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Ladies’ Aid Society Luther League John Pruis Ladies’ Aid D. P. Heltzel Bethany Lutheran Church Heltzel Doering Napoleon Luther Leaguers K. of P. Hall Benting Indianapolis Bethany Church Barthelmas E. E. Taylor

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Madison Club Madigan Cole RH PO Renee Thompson Oes Aee Meyer Eeeeenee Senee P Te Total Eye Baeee AE Pauls de Harper Rf Server Holsclaw Wee Bees Ag Amos Cher Jones City of Court House News Athletics Vernon Robbins Mathilda Brummer Robert L. Cutter Dillsboro Charlotte L. M. Otte Olean Chas. Humig Anna K. Moeller Arthur Jahnigen Freda Nolan Ida Schwier Miller Sieberman Schene Pohlman Brown ST. Marks Church
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