Church Services and Meetings Across Several Parishes
A long list of church events includes St Paul’s Lutheran Smyrna with Ascension services May 17 7:30 pm and May 20 English services, St John’s Lutheran Church with Sunday school 8:45 English 9:45 German 10:30, St Mark’s English services 10 am 7 pm, Luther League and Epworth League meetings, and invitations to attend Pentecost sermons, Sunday School at 9:00, English and German services, orchestra, and social events.
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Wesley Chavel
Ascension
Atq
KEV. C
WM. Schirmer
St, John's EV
Luth
Ladies’ Society
Luther League
Peppertown
AL Langengorer
Tu A. m
Junise Luther League
Gringie
Pethang Kop Guth
Plingstpredigt
Epworth League
Pennington
Wm. Schwier
Big County Rally at Versailles Draws Local Support
Ripley County citizens urged to attend a grand county rally in Versailles next Sunday to back Y M C A work and training camps. Roads will converge on Versailles as committees report on fund-raising and enlistment efforts. Hon Rollin Turner of Greensburg will address men at 2 30 at MES church while a women’s meeting occurs at the Baptist church.
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Ripsley County
Grand County
Versailles
Ripley County
Y. Ato. A
Rollin Turner
Greensburg
Baptist Church
Public Sale At Abram Ferris Farm Near Sunman
Public auction at Abram Ferris farm two miles south of Sunman begins at 1 PM on Tuesday May 29. Household and kitchen furniture farming implements and many other articles will be offered. Hon J J Weatrick Abram Ferris auctioneer proprietor.
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Abram Ferris
Sunman
Hon
J.J, Weatrick
Flour Ad For Indiana Flour Seal
Notice advertises bran and middling delivery with contact Wilber Schrader phone 18. Promotes exclusive quality and best result use "Seal of Indiana Flour."
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Wilber Schrader
Indiana
Son of The Vonderheide Sails to Fort Meyers for Artillery Training
Mike Vonderheide plans to report Sunday to Fort Meyers West Virginia for artillery training after passing expert gunnery tests. He told his parents the route would likely pass through Cincinnati and he could not say when they would meet. He has long wanted to join the army and is earning an enviable record in light artillery as one of 34 top scorers out of 104 on the latest expert gunnery exam.
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Quinin Vonderheide
Mike
Texas
Fort Meyers
West Virginia
Cncinnati
Young Men's Christian Association
United States
Joseph Cook
Whitman
New York
Association
Astacia- Con
Charles W. Pairbanss
Youow Men's Christian Association
Ripley County
Shelby Township
Edward Isher
Brown
Darius Gordon
Washington
Martin Hallforth
Franklin
Erne Whitlatch
Delaware
Vernon
Batesville Library Opens Fridays for Public Use
Batesville Public School Library invites all residents to Friday evenings from seven to eight at the high school library. New books have been added, with summer loans from the State Traveling Library. Books circulate for two weeks with a two week renewal option. Sophia Nickel remains librarian.
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Batesville Public
High Schoo
Missophia Nickel
Bankers convene in Richmond amid praise for Batesville’s efforts
Attendees include G A Baas John Wilker and John Brerbusse of First National Bank Dr Neufarth Louis Bruns of Sunman Banks at Richmond bankers convention. A speaker praised Batesville for completing work early and beans gain interest with Rev H Arndt expanding bean cultivation across Decatur County farms including a 133 acre New Point farm and agreements to widen acreage.
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G. A. Baas
John Wilker
John Brerbusse
First National Bank
Dr. Neufarth
Louis Bruns
Sunman
Richmond
Batesville
Y. Mo. CG
Rev. Arndt
Veontown
Clinton Meister
Ralph Timmermann
Henry Terry
Rev. H. Arndt
Newpoint
Decatur County
Ripley County registrars to appear for conscription supplies
Registrars on the Ripley County conscription boards must report to the Sheriff of Ripley County on Saturday May 26 to receive supplies for the conscription registration set for June 5 1917. The notice is from Prack Wildman Jostat Day Dr H G Nelson County Conscription Board.
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Ripley County
Prack &, Wildman Jostat
H. G
Nelson County
Junior Senior Outing Delights Students And Teachers
The Juniors hosted a greatly enjoyed outing for the Seniors with an appetizing lunch and plenty of caty. Attendees spent the day boating and taking pictures in ideal weather. The Seniors praised the Juniors as lively entertainers, signed The Sentora 17.
Local mill reports wagon of oats and chick feed arrival
Batesville Roller Mills received a carload of oats and a carload of Homeo Chick and Scratch feed, adding to local grain and poultry supply.
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Batesville Roller Mills
Court News Digest Card Divorces and Trials
Court records show Bertha Thompson divorce by next friend Charles Thompson granted by default at plaintiff's costs. Several state cases, including perjury, robbery, assault, and minor pool room violations, were dismissed or continued. Actions involve Hillenbrand Co. vs Linderman Machine Co. damages on appeal bond. Samuel Kirshner on contract. guardianship and partition actions continued for sale. nonresident notice issued in Henry Flarman case. trial date set for James Ross & Co. v Michael O’Vonner on Sept. 12, 117.
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State of Indiana
Dale
Williams
Louis Borgman
Otto Kean
State
Joe Kean
Frank Baylor
CME
the Hillenbrand Co
The
Linderman Machine Co
Miles S. Bixley
Continental Jewelry Co
Samuel W. Kirshner
William & Reiley
Guardian
Oa Rosa
Modern Woodmen Initiate Delegation in Aurora Visit
A delegation of about thirty members from Home Sweet Home Camp M W A autoed to Aurora Saturday afternoon to perform degree work for the Aurora Camp class of fourteen candidates. The Batesville Camp team conducted the initiatory work and gave an exhibition drill on the street that evening drawing much favorable comment. A lunch and social time followed before the Batesville Woodmen returned home.
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Home Sweet Elome Camp
M. Woot A
Aurora
Aurora Campooa
Flome Sweet Home Camp
A.t
Batesville
O-1
Gatesville
Batesville Woodmen
Home Sweet Home
Arthur Carter
Hol Weber
Hi Aroprecht
Win. Wernke
Byron Winger
Wilbur Fruchtuicht
Ted Wesler
J J. Hildebrand
Konrad Heinicin
Chas. Woodard
Walter Maple
Gale Moore
Mimer Hueneke
Dave Wheeldon
Tom Wheeldon
Peter Karbowski
Jessie Moody
Hol Zverer
Harlan Huffman
Id Haase
Chris Hafner
Henry Buese
Frank ‘Ichacker
Henry Winsor
Henry Greeman
Walter Brockman
Alonzo Huneke
Chautauqua to Return with Expanded Program
Chautauqua set for August 23 to 25 with W A Syler of Indianapolis promising a richer program than before plus a junior chautauqua for youth. Local officers elected include Peter Meizer president and Dr M L Pamws vice president. Ripley County gains Dr LG Nelson as third conscription board member replacing LD McCallum.
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W.a.syler
Indianapolis
Tyler
Peter Meizer
M. L. Pamws
Win. Giesen
Sec
Monroe Wonning
G. A. Baas
Grounds
B. Schultz
Neil McCallum
Anna Wachsman
Washington
LG. Nelson
Orgood
Ripley County
LD. McCallum
Goodrich
Help Wanted Unskilled Work Hiltenbrand Co
Unskilled labor positions inside and outside seeking applicants. The Hiltenbrand Company advertises basic tasks, physical work, possible supervision, and contact for details. Employment details such as wages and hours are not specified in the readable text.
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Hiltenbrand Co
Store Closed All Day on Decoration Day
Home Hardware Co announces store closure all day in observance. Frank Thompson of Versailles was bound for Batesville on business Tuesday. Include Seal of Indiana Flour in local trade notes.
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Frank Thompson
Versaille
Bateeyville
Y M G A County Movement Sparks Local Appeal
The Y M C A, with nearly 3000 U S organizations and 700000 members, aids soldiers and communities. The piece urges Ripley county to raise 900 and lists township chairmen while noting the death of L E Truax of Gosport and plans for his services.
Under the Stars and Stripes Operetta Presented by Schools
The public schools presented the operetta Under the Stars and Stripes on Monday and Wednesday. Despite crowded stage space and delays for scene changes, the production was a success with strong costumes, varied country pieces, and outside talent aiding solo and chorus parts. Students and grade rooms earned praise for their performances, and the patriotism expressed delighted loyal Americans in attendance. Oscar Strobel and family from Indianapolis visited relatives here, staying a week with John Belter and family, while Mrs. Strobel and daughter extended their visit. Mrs. Fred Meyer left for Detroit to see her daughter, with Miss Hattie Hoizvach of Weissburg visiting her sister.
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Oscar Strobel
Indianapolis
Oscar
New Railroad Proposed Aims to Link Richmond to North Vernon
Jobo Obermeyer of Nore Vernon visited Batesville on Saturday to promote a Richmond to North Vernon line via Liberty Brookville Batesville and Osgood. The scheme, if realized, would greatly aid Batesville’s growth by providing a crucial north to south rail route. Mrs Schumacher of Indianapolis visited Cincinnati then Batesville, returning home Tuesday. Mrs Chas Bachus and Miss Marie Bradley traveled to Cincinnati early Wednesday.
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Roo
Jobo Obermeyer
Nore
Vernon
Batesville
Obermeyer
Richmond
North Vernon
Liberty
Brookville
Osgood
Chas. Bachus
Marie Bradley
Claocionati
Want Ads Offer Real Estate Listings and Livestock for Sale
For sale a mare and colt. Call at the office for details. The notice promotes Want Ads as a quick way to buy sell or exchange real estate items or hire services.
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Bts
Tomato Plant Sale Opens Next Week at Leach
Limited stock of transplanted tomato plants available for setting out next week at Leach. Harry Veeta announced a small plant sale event.
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Leach
Harry Veeta
Obituary for Hubert Stanley King of Newpoint Indiana
Hubert Stanley King born May 1 1907 in Newpoint Indiana died May 17 1917 at age 10 after a brief illness. He lived all his life in Newpoint and his passing shocked the community. He leaves father mother brother Ralph who preceded him to the Great Beyond, grandparents Ray and many relatives and friends mourn with the family. He was a joyful child missed by all.
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A. T. Nutter
L.E. Truax
Gosport
Ind
Mrs. Nutter
Chicago
Schomwe
Mr. Truax
Lr. Nutter
Gusport
Hubert Stanley King
Newpoint
Lnd
Ralph
Grandma
Ray
Hhder
Bran Delivery Sparks Batesville Feed Demand
Bran just arrived by carload and Batesville Roller Mill offers diverse feeds for all livestock. The notice highlights bran supply and the mill as a source for farmer needs.
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Brice
ST Paul's Ev, Lutheran Church, Smyrna, MD
ST. Mark’s Church
MR. Church
Tad
BIG County Rally
Mike Vonderheide
Bankers’ Convention
Court News
Bertha Thompson
Charles Thompson
Plaintiff's Costa
Chautauqua
Home Hardware Co
Y. M. G. A. County Movement
Hale Bradt, Co
Fred Meyer
Mrs. Gee. Messig
Detriot, Mich
Hattie Hoizvach
Weisburg
Prank ‘Tang
Juan
Schumacher
Cincinnati
John Schuits
Paris Green
London Purple
Paris
E. B. Schultz
Bran
Just
Batesville Roller Mille
Sherwin-Williams
Rexall
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