Charles Johnson Sr. Dies. Batesville Mourns Prominent Citizen
The Batesville community honors Charles Johnson Sr. a German-born pioneer who helped Batesville grow from a village to a city. He lived 52 years in Batesville worked in cigars express services insurance and notarial duties served as a bank director and left a large family. Funeral services were held at St Louis Church with burial in the church cemetery. He leaves a widow two sons and three daughters sixteen grandchildren and a sister among numerous relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
East Pearl St. Jast
Batesville
Oldenburg
Germany
America
Mr. Johnson
Cincinnati
Express Agency
Express
Johnson
Batesville Bank
Nic
St. Louis
Weigel & Burst
William
Lawrenceburg
Charles L
A. J. Nushaumer
Fremont
Ohio
Elizabeth Fischer
Harry Blank
Minnie Krusling
Local boys enlist for Navy entrance exam in Indianapolis
Paul Wycoff Edward Beverman Louis Enzinger George Ollier and Herman Heidt left for Indianapolis Wednesday morning to take the entrance examination for the U S Navy. The group includes Liberty Guards members with prior training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wycoff
Edward Beverman
Louis Enzinger
George Ollier
Herman Heidt
Indianapolis
U. S. Navy
The
Liberty Guards
Decorate graves with Geraniums and border plants
Classified notice offers a selection of Geraniums Snapdragons and border plants for grave decoration by Ed A Zierer contact phone 112. Also mentions Fred Hackman and daughter traveling to Cincinnati on Thursday and a sale of used binders by John Schmocker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Zierer
Fred Hackman and
Cincinnati
John Schmocker
Ninety-Six Boys Called for Army Training
Ripley County will send out ninety six young men in two calls. Forty three depart Thursday to Columbus Barracks Ohio. fifty three go to Camp Taylor next Monday. Names include Florence Weigel Charles Gauck Walter Bierbusse Sylvester Lindenmaier Joseph Ruhl Chester Stockinger Walter Kessens Dallas Hoyer George Sarringhaus Edward Karl Edward Fichtner Richard Gehrich Grover Benz Walter Dirschrl Dan Foley Joseph Wintz William Dietz Joe Lucas John Faust Joe Young Edward Ruhl Thomas Merkel Art Baerlin Henry Eckstein Gilbert Sieg William Goldschmidt Joe Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley County
Osgood
Columbus Barracks
Columbus
Ohio
Florence Weigel
Charles Gauck
Walter Bierbusse
Sylvester Lindenmaier
Joseph Ruhl
Chester Stockinger
Walter Kessens
Dallas Ho
Ripley County Threshers Meet To Organize At Versailles
Notice to threshing outfit owners in Ripley County calls a meeting at Versailles at 2 30 p m on Wednesday May 29 to organize and register. An expert from the Government will inspect machines at no cost to ensure good condition for the coming season. Registration and machine readiness are mandatory to thresh. County Council of Defense of Ripley County.
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Ripley County
Versailles
County Council of Defense
Public School Notes Highlights Activities and Movements
School notes cover field trips and talks on character, seniors preparing for college at Danville and Indianapolis, class honors, and an upcoming May 29 Junior Senior outing at McCoy's Park. Edward Feintell drew performer pictures and a wrist watch and comfort kit were given to Chester Stockinger as he leaves for Columbus. Graduation ceremonies set for May 31 at St Clair's hall with Rev Langen dorf delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hoing
Walter
Anna Linville
Anna Siebert
Freshies
Edward Feintell
Ervin Greene
John Hillenbrand
Paul Romweber
Ezraetta Holzer
Luetta Mann
Lester Boese
Chester Stockinger
Columbus
Edward
St. Clair’s Hall
Langendorf
H. S
Agnes M. Gringle
Red Cross drive progress reported in Ripley County
Fifty women canvassed Batesville and surrounding townships for the Red Cross drive. Early results show Batesville exceeding the 1025 quota, totaling around 81300, with county leaders optimistic about finishing the week strong. Organizers praise volunteers for a swift one day canvass and urge additional contributions from those not yet solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
M. F. Bohland
Ripley County
Laughery
Batesville
Bohland
America
Minister Weds in Batesville Sunday Ceremony
Rev. Ringo of the K. M. E. charge, previously a bachelor, married Miss Lois Yorrel of Batesville on a Wednesday. The couple will reside at Walnut Street and Hillenbrand Avenue, with the congregation and friends extending best wishes for their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Broadwell
Ringo
Brazil
Let Us Form a War Chest in Batesville and Ripley County
Editorial urges Batesville and Ripley County to study and establish a unified war chest to fund Red Cross, YMCA, YWCA and other war work. It argues a single coordinated fund saves time, labor, and energy, which are scarce but essential as calls for support rise. It notes Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps are investments, while urging broad civic action and conservative use of resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Laughery Township
Ripley County
Red Cross
Ripley
M.C. A
KK. of C
Notice on 21st Birthday Registration for Indiana Men
The War Department directs all Indiana registration boards to publicize the June 5 1918 registration day for men who have turned twenty one since last June. The Provost Marshal General telegram stresses nationwide proclamation and widest newspaper publicity. Crowder signs the notice from Indianapolis May 18 1918.
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Robert C. Baltzell
United States
Indiana
WAR Department
Adjutant General of
Indianapolis
Ind
Congress
Crowder
Free Lyric showing for children and adults to appease public
Sophia Nickel announces a free Lyric Theatre picture show to redeem a previous disappointment at St. Clair's hall. On Friday May 24 the afternoon program is for school children, evening show at 7 15 targets adults who paid before. The feature The Star Spangled Banner portrays life in the U S Marine Corps with strong patriotic appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair’s Hall
Lyric Theatre
U. S. Marine Corps
Memorial Day Observance Call in Batesville Community
Memorial Day urged as a solemn national observance honoring fallen and fighting Americans. Batesville plans a 1:40 PM gathering at Mast Pearl and Main Streets led by Eureka Band Liberty Guards and veterans to St Clai's Hall with Fred Van Nuys delivering the memorial address. Citizens urged to join and honor the flag and memory of those who preserved the Union. Also notes Third Liberty Loan bond subscriptions available at First National and local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lincoln
Batesville
Mow
Lodgees
Mast Pearl and Main Streets
Mureka Band
Liberty Guards
St. Clai’s Hall
Fred van Nuys
Tatesville
St. Clair's Hall
Eureka Band
America
Seuss
First National
Batesville Bank
Red Cross county meeting draws large Versailles crowd
A county wide Red Cross gathering in Versailles marked the final meeting before this week’s drive to raise 9000 dollars. Horace Ellis and Mrs. French spoke on war aid efforts while Batesville’s Liberty Guards provided a polished military display and escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Red Cross
M. F. Bohland
Horace Ellis
Ellis
Court House Yard
Bohland
Mr. Ellis
French
Indianapolis
Batesville
Liberty Guards
Captain Sykes
Indiana
American
Batesville Furniture Companies
Osgood
Sugar and Flour Cards Required Under 1918 Food Orders
Federal Food Administrator imposes May 23 1918 start for sugar and flour cards. Each family member gets limits per week and purchases logged by dealers. Penalties max 35000 fine or six months in jail. List of card outlets by town includes Sunman Morris Napoleon Osgood Holton Delaware Pierceville Milan New Marion Cross Plains Powells Corner Friendship Versailles and others. Portsmouth Ohio visit mentioned.
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Federal
Sunman
W. M. Bigney
A. Franke
Morris
Geo. Siefert
Batesville
E. J. Blank
EF. B. Schultz
Napoleon
Harry W.rehimer
Postoffice
Osgood—Ow
Br. Nelson
Holton
H. Rockafeller
Delaware
Dole & Co
Pierceville
Robi. Jackson
Postoff
Titusville
J. T. Raborn
J. H. Bergdoll
Ripley County
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Charles Johnson, Sr
NAVY
Fred Meyer’s
Public
Tribune
County Board
Washington, D.C
LYRIC
Fredd Vanwoys
RED Cross County Meeting
Louis Annewehr
W. ™Vin
Marion
Portsmouth
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