Batesville Base Ball Club Wins Opener 2 to 1
Batesville open the season at the fair ground diamond before a record crowd defeating Cincinnati’s Astons 2 to 1. Brooksbank pitched well in a clean game. a ninth inning error prevented a shutout as Watters scored on a wild throw. Oelrich and Wernke scored Batesville’s runs.
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Batesville Baseball Club
Fair Ground
Astons
Cincinnati
A. Nickel
Brooksbank
Watters
Oelrich
Wernke
Batesville
Batesville Indians Saturday doubleheader with Nebraska Indians
Batesville hosts the Nebraska Indians Saturday at 2 30 in an expected fans treat. Donnell will pitch for Batesville with Al Nickel covering third. Admission is 25 cents.
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Batesville
Nebraska Indians
Donnell
Royals
al Nickel
Public Sale at Henry Moeller Farm Near Batesville
A public auction at the Moeller farm four miles west of Batesville and two miles east of Newpoint on the new pike offers draught horses Shorthorn cattle hogs hens harness buggies carriages wagons farming equipment and household goods. Ten month credit on sums over five dollars with note and security. sums under five dollars cash. Sale starts at 9 a m.
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Batesville
Knochsburg
Newpoint
New Pike
Henry Moeller
Sun Bros. Big Show Delivers Late Arrival At Local Grounds
The Sun Bros. big show arrived by a special ten car train on Wednesday and performed creditably both afternoon and evening. Despite good performances attendance and finances were disappointing. The act left Thursday morning for Middletown Ohio. Joe Benz of Clarksburg in the Pennsylvania West Virginia league is back home for rest after three wins and a strained arm in a later start. The manager expects a full recovery after rest.
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Sun Bros
Middletown
Ohio
Joe Benz
Clarksburg
Joe
Earl Taylor Dead in Mobile Telegraph Notice
Mrs Anna Bryant received a telegram from Mobile announcing the death of her daughter Earl Taylor on Monday. The remains will be shipped to Batesville arriving Wednesday evening. Funeral likely at English M E church Friday with interment in Huntersville cemetery. Deceased about 25. Albert Peine resigns from First National Bank for Cincinnati. Fred Drescher and a friend from Cincinnati visited Hamburg on Sunday. See Behlmer Bros for building materials and red cedar shingles. For Rent two living rooms call Alk Wycott. Sweet Marie Sundays at Blank's Pharmacy.
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Anna Bryant
Mobile
Ala
Earl Taylor
Batesville
M. EF
Huntersville
Franklin County wets win local option vote
In Franklin County the local option election held last Saturday favored the wets by a substantial margin. A large turnout benefited both sides as voters across townships cast ballots supporting liquor sales in their communities.
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Franklin County
Franklin
Fishermen's Luck on White Water Banks
Batesville youths planned an early fishing trip to White Water with high hopes. A cold rain halted plans and left them returning with baskets full of grub instead of fish. They recover, and healthy youth spirit may help them rise again.
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Batesville
White Water
Prompt Payment by Metropolitan on Death Claims
Metropolitan Insurance Company promptly paid death claims in seven days after forwarding. For WM Huseman the widow received 102.13, $22.13 above the policy. A paid-up policy for Clara Belle Meyer was also paid promptly with $2 more than the paid-up amount due due to the Increasing Life and Endowment plan. H W Terry, Agent.
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Metropolitan Insurance Company
Wm. Huseman
Metropolitan
Sife
Clara Belle Meyer
Card of Thanks for Hiram A. Mann
The children and grandchildren express gratitude to friends neighbors and the minister Rev. G. W. Bower and the undertaker for their assistance during the long illness and death of Hiram A. Mann. They also thank the J. O. R. M. for floral tributes and help. May God reward you.
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Hiram A. Mann
G. W. Bower
Local Notes From Sunman And Nearby Visits
Mrs. Kassen of Sunman returned home Sunday after visiting her daughters for a week. Rev. Arthur Gringel and Frank Walsman traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday for business. Mrs. Henry Johanning visited Cincinnati friends on Saturday. Blank's Pharmacy carries Sherman-Williams paints and wallpaper. Thie and Vonderheide offer lawn mowers and rakes. Florac makes old furniture look like new.
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Arthur Gringel
Frank Walsman
Indianapolis
Floriac
Blank’s
Tragedy and violence follow ginseng trip death by train
William Nobbe of near Hamburg was struck by a train between Sunman and Weisburg while walking to Cincinnati to gather ginseng and died from crushed legs. In Sunman he was identified by Hittel of Batesville. George Saegel of near Hamburg, later quarreled with Herman Bruns in Ea Cook’s saloon, pulled a gun, injured Bruns, was restrained, bound over to court with bond set at 3500, later raised to 1900, and released until next term. alcohol likely impaired Saegel’s conduct.
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William Nobbe
Hamburg
Sunman
Cincinnati
Weisburg
Nobbe
Due Hittel
Batesville
Mr. Hittel
Saegel
Bruns
Squire Wiesehan
Versailles
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule for High School Graduates
Four examinations will be held during January through August for high school graduates, each offered in two divisions on the last Saturdays of the months listed. Division one covers Algebra Plane and Solid Geometry German or Latin and Physical Geography. division two covers Science Zoology or Botany and English American Literature English Literature Rhetoric. The teachers' license exam occurs on the last Saturday of May at Versailles.
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Versailles
Hale Bradt
Social visit and luncheon among Kirschbaum sisters
The Misses Nora and Carrie Kirschbaum hosted a sociable gathering at their home last Wednesday with music, games, and a two course luncheon enjoyed by all. Louis Schorr and family and Louis Gerhold visited John Schorr and wife from Cincinnati. Edster and wife from Indianapolis spent a week with relatives at Ballstown before returning home. John Fink of Cincinnati visited Philip Wuestefeld and family. William Hammerle and family traveled to Lawrenceburg to visit relatives. Thie and Vonderheide’s, and the Big Hardware Store reported screen doors and windows.
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Nora
Carrie Kirschbaum
T. M’s
Edster
Indianapolis
Ballstown
Prize Bed Drawn at Harry Schwier Store
A prize bed raffle was held at the Harry Schwier furniture store last Thursday at 3 PM with about one hundred ladies in attendance. Peter Roth of Batesville won the bed. his wife and daughter accepted on his behalf as Middleton of Sanitaire Bed Works conducted the drawing with helpers Holzer McCallum and Willie Miller.
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Harry Schwier
Peter Roth
Batesville
Mr. Middelton
The
Sanitaire Bed Works
Marion
Indiana
Peter Holzer
D. McCallum
Little Willie Miller
Middleton
Roth
First Communion Services at St. Louis Parish
Next Sunday is the first communion day at St. Louis parish. Twenty five children will receive the Sacrament at 9 a.m. during high mass and will be escorted from the schoolhouse to the church by men, young men, K of St. John, teachers and clergy. At 2 30 p.m. solemn vespers will be chanted followed by a sermon, renewal of baptismal vows, admission to sodalities, benediction and Te Deum. Special music prepared for the occasion. The list of communicants includes Walter Bierbusse Frank Burst Louis Enzinger Florence Fischer Raymond Firsch Charles Gauck Richard Gehrig Adolph Hartman Albert Lambert Vincent Starke Leonard Thiel Elmer Vierling William Wernke Cecilia Becker Clara Benz Edna Dirscherl Fiora Erbacher Clara Fehlinger Mary Ording Clara Riehle Frances Schene Regina Schork Frances Schroeder Mary Sippel Caroline Schumacher.
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St. Louis
St. John
Walter Bierbusse
Frank Burst
Louis Enzinger
Florence Fischer
Raymond Firsich
Charles Gauck
Richard Gehrig
Adolph Hartman
Albert Lambert
Vincent Starke
Leonard Thiel
Elmer Vierling
William Wernke
Cecilia Becker
Clara Benz
Edna Dirscherl
Fiora Erbacher
Clara Fehlinger
Mary Ording
Clara Riehle
Frances Schene
Regina Schork
Frances Schroeder
Mary Sippel
Caroline Schumacher
Miss Karl Speaks On Sunday Family Home Talks
Mrs Katie Karl addressed a Sunday gathering at home discussing family matters and plans for the week ahead.
Local Farm Supply Ad Highlights Potash Fertilizer Line
Wm. L. Krieger and Son promote 10 per cent potash fertilizer claimed best for corn. Store features graniteware selections and products from Thie and Vonderhbeide. Also touts Schorr's Havana Blossoms smoke.
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Wm. L. Krieger & Son
Trustees Meet Discuss Town Health and Gas Franchise
The town board met Monday with all members present. They accepted the last minutes, reviewed a partial Second street report, and discussed a Batesville Gas Company franchise to lay gas lines. Dr J X Zueke reported on the State Board of Health meeting in Indianapolis and urged improved sanitation. Claims approved included Fire Co tax exemption 4845, Tom Reidenbach hauling 22.48, Kuhman and Wehlage Streets labor 46, J H Borgstede sheriff salary 52.08.
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Second Street
J. X. Zueke
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
J.C. Vance
Batesville Gas Company
Batesville Musical Club Elects Officers
The Batesville Musical Club met at Mr. and Mrs. George M. Hillenbrand’s home on Walnut Street Monday evening for a business session. Officers chosen for the year include Mrs. Zuteke as president, Mrs. Mitchell as vice president, Mrs. George M. Hul enbrand as secretary, and Mrs. George H. Beck as treasurer. A luncheon of strawberries, cream and cake followed, with musical selections and an address by President Mrs. Ziteke.
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Batesville Musical Club
George M. Hillenbrand
Walnut Street
Zuteke
Mitchell
George M. Hulenbrand
George H. Beck
Ziteke
Free Illustrated Lecture at St Clair's Hall May 27
C Oliver Powers will give an illustrated lecture at St Clair's hall Thursday night May 27. The event is absolutely free and a full house is expected. attendees are urged to come early.
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C. Oliver Powers
St. Clair’s Hall
Visit by Aurora Families to Louis Fisher Farm
Mrs Fred Pisner and Mrs Henry Lakamp with children from Aurora visited Louis Fisher and wife over the weekend. They departed Monday evening.
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Fred Pisner
Henry Lakamp
Aurora
Louis Fisher
Baas & Schultz Offer Fresh Wall Decor Collection
Baas & Schultz present experience and ample stock as essential for selling up to date wall decorations. The banner highlights practical selection and ready inventory for customers seeking modern wall art and decor.
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Baas & Schultz
Local Visits and Travel Between Cities
Miss Aona Hinenkamp spent Sunday with her sister Mrs. H. E. Stowe and planned travel to Cincinnati Monday morning. Henry Beese and his son Edwin went to Indianapolis Sunday evening and returned Monday evening.
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Aona Hinenkamp
H. E. Stowe
Cincinnati
Henry Beese
Edwin
Indianapolis
Herman Borkes Visits John Steinforth Saturday Morning
Herman Borkes went to Spades Saturday morning to see John Steinforth and his family. The encounter involved the Steinforth family and local acquaintances.
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Herman Borkes
Spades
John Steinforth
Family
Weisburg Woman Visits Meyers Hardware for Harness Sale
Lucile Gutzwiller of Weisburg spent Monday with friends in town shopping at Meyer's hardware store where a sale on harnesses drew attention from locals.
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Lucile Gutzwiller
Weisburg
Meyer's Hardware Store
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Isenz
Oelrich Ib
L. Nickel Wintz
If Tree
Finnegan
Weigel
Brooks
Tota A.B
P.O
Alton Brunner
Fees
Striker
Miller
Teases
Curtis
Mayer
Holtemeyer
Mack
Kessler
Altons
Indians
Batesville Lodge F. and
A. M
Grand Lodge
Masonic Temple
Wm. Krieger & Son’s
Louis Oser
Meyer’s Hardware Store
Peter Hulzer
Albert Peine
First National Bank
Fred Drescher
Behlmer Bros
Alk. Wycott
Marie
Love Bros
Bras
Schultz
Neighboring
Blooming Grove
Brookville
Butler Penne
Terensnes
Fairfield
Highland Dee
Ray Beebe
Sit Creek Dee
Springfield
H.W. Terry
Agt
Sherman-Williams
Henry “Johanning
Thie & Vonderheide’s
Louis Schorr
Louis Gerhold
John Schorr
John Fink
Philip Wuestefeld
William Hammerle
Lawrenceburg
Katie Karl
Thie & Vonderhbeide
Schorr
Havana
Musical Club
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Blank’s PharmacyZa
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