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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
1
Sunman residents share visits and moves with relatives in Ohio and Indiana. Albert Behlmer hosts guests from Lawrenceburg. Quirin Walxman relocates to Batesville. Fred Dreyer moves into a new home bought from Walman.
Farmers plowed and planted corn as Clarence Prakel and Albert Prakel households visited relatives. Several families joined Fred Luers and others for Sunday gatherings. A corn crib theft at George Meister's farm prompted caution as thieves lurk near stored sacks.
The St James congregation of Blue Creek plans a social at Clenems Hall Lawrenceville on June 4. Several local families visited relatives last Sunday and others were seen visiting in nearby areas. Next Sunday no service due to painting.
Constipation risks serious disease like appendicitis and Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised as a mild easy remedy. The ad promotes a printed bag and platform claim of right kind printing.
Community announcements list visits and social calls in Morris and surrounding areas. A fatal accident in Athens Wisconsin claims William Riehle, crushed by a land roller. he is mourned as a devoted husband and father with many relatives and friends offering condolences.
Rev Walker was a business caller till Lawrenceburg Tuesday. Alice Brunner bought a new machine. Mrs Edward Dohlman visited here recently. Mr Crouse of Newport Ry visited Rudolph Meyer Sunday. Rev Prochl visits friends at Zelienople Pa. Howard Tangman and friends visited Southgate Sunday. Our ball team opened against Manchester with a close score 3 to 6. A F Brunner fruit farm busy with ripening fruit. Howard Tangman works at Batesville. Carl Roberts died suddenly at his home May 17 aged 64. Mr Birdsell died after brief illness May 16. Decoration Day for the flappers.
A string of visits on Sunday brought together residents from Liberty Indiana Cincinnati Columbus Shelbyville Datesville Morris St Paul and Batesville. Families hosted and hosted guests including William Robinson Hall Schuerman Franke Gunter Wurtz Abbott Fischmer Becker Robinson Lang Bruns and others in repeated home visits and friendly calls across communities.
Mrs. Mary Roberts and daughter Alma attended the funeral of Charles Roberts at Hubbles. Herman Thum of Cincinnati visited John Bartling and family. John Mosmeier and family were guests of Alvin Bruns near Sunman. William Meyer and family visited Ira Ge sell at Brookville. Mrs. Henry Price and others from Sunman spent Sunday with Casper Bartling. Attendees from here went to a Batesville ball game Sunday afternoon. Martha Werner visited friends at Sunman.
In this snippet Uncle Eben jokes that some men want a law to ban anyone from becoming a policeman, calling certain ideas of personal improvement overly picky and extreme. The line mocks strict standards for public service.
A Roman coin dating to 60 ALD depicts a bagpipe instrument in relief. The discovery highlights ancient musical culture and artistry on currency.
Edward Barnfiher and Henry Barnfiher called on business in Cincinnati Friday. William Neufarth visited brother Anthony last week. Oscar Middendorf returned to Cincinnati after weeks with his mother. Howard moved his family near Morris to a farm. Harry Robinson and wife called on Batesville Friday. Mrs Middendorf and family visiting for several weeks. Jon Cook called at Harry Eberg's. Harry Eberg and family hosted last Friday with Edward Barnfiher and wife. Frank Schmidt and family from near Manchester Els Endres and Charles McKinney and families visited Harry Eberg on Sunday. Mrs Richardson and son Tomane Violet and others spent Sunday with Harry Robinson and wife and with Spades residents. William Schuerman and family called on Harry Ebory Sunday morning.
Eastern Ripley notes a series of weekend visits among residents. Charles Abplanalp hosted callers. Wauter Hildebrand and family visited Conner Hutson. Louis Mrtel's group visited Highland relatives. Chester Wiedeman and Myrtle Abplanalp called on Sam Wiedeman. Ed Pohlar and family visited Henry Baas. Charles Jenner's family visited Alfred Jenners. Paenia Baas and brothers visited Alma Wehrmeyer. Calvin Hutson and Anna Hildebrand visited Sherman Hutson. Henry Bohnert's family also mentioned. Mrs C Hutson called on Mrs C Jenners.
Camp Roosevelt near La Porte Indiana run by the Chicago Board of Education offers three divisions including a summer school program and a military R O T C section. It charges about one dollar per day with public support funds and welcomes boys ages 12 to 18 from all states. Major F I Beals leads the camp with hands on guidance and personal attention. Enrollments rise as inquiries pour in from across the country. For information write Camp Roosevelt Headquarters care of Board of Education 160 S State St Chicago.
A Brockport resident credits Chamberlain's Liniment with curing lumbago after a year ago summer left her bedridden. She says applying the liniment promptly relieved back pains and allowed movement again.
In a chaotic scene at a Braperin Chan grocery store a dispute escalates as clerks and customers clash over chips and soup. The fracas ends with multiple patrons restrained and the store reporting injuries while police investigate possible wrongdoing.
Ripley County Indiana announces a meeting of the County Board of Review at 10:00 a.m. on Monday June 5 1922 in the Court House to hear property tax complaints review assessments and equalize valuations across townships and taxing units. A reconvened session is planned for August 8 1922 to consider uniformity concerns and ensure compliance with tax laws.
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