Batesville Beats Lawrenceburg In Poor Ground Opening Game
Batesville 7 Lawrenceburg 2 in a rough ground game hampered by recent floods and rain. Pong pitched well for Batesville with ten strikeouts and only one hit allowed, Fromholz started for Lawrenceburg but Batesville hit him for thirteen, scoring four in the early innings. Oelrich and L Nickol hit two bases, Tout had a sacrifice, and the crowd saw a courteous, largely one sided opener.
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Batesville
Lawrenceburg
Pong
Bates
River Rats
Ballel
Frombolz
Loudon
Lawrencebury
Oelrich
L. Nickol
Tout
Fen
Fromholz
Benz
Taylor
Leroys Triumph Over Americans In Sunday Clash
The Leroys defeated the Americans 9 to 2 on the Leroys home grounds to claim the second team Batesville honors. Early outbursts gave Leroys six runs in the first two innings.
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Latters' Grounds
Batesville
Bradt Wins Ripley County Superintendency
The Indiana appeals court upholds that a State Normal diploma does not grant eligibility for county superintendent. Hale Bradt is awarded the Ripley County school chief position. John S. Benham loses as the court affirms, citing state licensing requirements for eligibility.
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Bradt
Ripley
Jordan
Burns
Hale Bradt
Ripley County
John S. Benham Lises
Batesville Gun Club Shoots On Quiet Saturday
The Batesville Gun Club held a regular shoot with only six members attending due to ideal weather. Scorers posted out of twenty birds with names like Andrew Kops and Timmerman among participants. Next Saturday is ladies day and a challenge match with Stinman Gun Club is set for the local grounds at 10 oclock. all are invited.
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Batesville Gun Club
Gun Club
Stinman Gun Club
Tragic Electric Shock Claims Lawrenceburg Man
George Eberhardt of Lawrenceburg died last Saturday night at 1050 in the electric light plant. He grasped a switch with one hand and, while holding a coffee pot in the other, touched a wire forming a circuit. A fatal electric current passed through his body, killing him instantly. He leaves a wife and nine children.
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George Eberhardt
Lawrenceburg
Peerless of Cincinnati to play two games here this weekend
Manager Nicko has booked the Peerless baseball team from Cincinnati for Saturday and Sunday. The Peerless club played here last year and won 3 to 2 after a home team half run. This spring the home team is playing fast ball and should offer stout competition in both games. Both contests were scheduled for 2:20 p.m. start. Don’t miss the action.
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Nicko
Havings
Cincinnati
Notice to Patrons and Local Remarks
Notice to Patrons. The Nike Benz meat wagons will positively not run on Decoration Day morning May 8. Henry Meyer of Wilmington Dear born county died last Friday morning. His brother H W Meyer and wife near Smyrna attended the funeral Sunday. They returned home Tuesday evening. Charles Bail and wife and daughter of Muncie came down Wednesday to look at a farm for purchase. Henry Mang went to Indianapolis Saturday to visit his daughter Mrs Charles Denker and returned Tuesday. We have about 2000 straw hats on sale at half price. H H Kramer Henry Brokering and wife went to Cincinnati for the day. Hose reels and garden tools at Thie & Vonderheide. Born to Joky A Moorman and wife a boy last week. Self adjusting lawn mowers at Walea & Schroeder's. Reduced price on lawn mowers at Meyer's. Smoke Schorr's Havana Blossoms.
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Henry Meyer
Wilmington
Dearborn County
H. W. Meyer
Smyrna
Charles Bail
Muncie
Henry Mang
Indianapolis
Charles Denker
F. G. Beblmer
Decoration Day in Batesville to feature largest turnout ever
Batesville observances Saturday mark Memorial Day with John B. Rebuck of Versailles delivering the address. August Willich Post G A R joins with area schools and several fraternal groups for a long parade from Greeman hall to public schools, multiple cemeteries, and a closing program at the G A R hall. Local businesses urged to close and homes to be decorated.
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Batesville
John B. Rebuck
Versailles
August Willich Post
George Street
George
Nickohali
Knights of St. John
Walnut
G. A. LK
August Wilich Post
Sons of Veterans
Pearl Street
Bertram’s Hall
Ned
Huntersville
St. Louis
Pearl and
Mulberry Streets
M. Fh
G. A. KR
Napoleon and
Brookville Road
Main Street
Township Convention Call For 37 Delegates
Laughery township Republicans meet at the town hall in Hillsville on Saturday June 8 at 3 p m to select thirty seven delegates and thirty seven alternates to the county convention. GEORGE SHOWERS is township chairman. Local items note visitors, travels and small delays among residents and advertisements from Meyers Kramer and Lawohose Thie Vonderheide.
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Laughery Township
German Mutual Gas & Oil Co to test gas or oil near Batesville
The German Mutual Gas and Oil Co of Indianapolis will begin sinking wells near the old St. Clair site in St. Clair's grove after receiving equipment from Illinois. They secured a franchise to pipe Batesville and may build an electric line from Greensburg to Aurora if gas or oil is found in paying quantities. The project aims to connect Batesville with Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
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German Mutual Gas & Oil Co
Indianapolis
Illinois
St. Clair
St. Clair’s Grove
Batesville
Greensburg
Aurora
Cincinnati
Passes Peacefully Away Louis Dickman of Batesville Dies at 85
Louis Dickman one of Batesville's oldest citizens died at his home Saturday at 3 p.m. aged 85 years 10 months 2 days after a long illness from catarrh of the stomach. Funeral Tuesday under the German Landwehr Verein with interment at St Louis cemetery. Distanced attendees included Joseph Yorkane and family North Beach Henry Summers Mt. Adams Henry Ordenudick and wife Cincinnati Joseph Kirsenbaum and wife Oldenburg and George Hessier sr Lawrenceburg.
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Louis Dickman
Batesville
Dickman
Landwehr Verein
St. Louis
Surprise Party for Eighteenth Birthday at Home
Harry Reidenbach was surprised by eighteen friends at his home on Thursday evening for his eighteenth birthday anniversary. The lane was bright with lights and outdoor games filled the time. Ice cream and cake refreshments followed for a pleasant gathering.
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Harry Reidenbach
Children’s Day Exercises at St John’s Huntersville
The St John’s Sunday school plans a Children’s Day program at Huntersville church next Sunday afternoon beginning at 2 o clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all. The notice also mentions improvements at the Sherman House and a sale of summer shirt waists at Benham and Krieger.
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St. John's
Huntersville
Birth announcement and local notes from Batesville
Born to Arthur Schultz and wife on Saturday morning May 23 a girl. Mrs. Fred Bultman of Morris spent Saturday in Batesville. Oil and gasoline stores at Thie and Vonderheide's. Ice cream every day at Engel's.
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Arthur Schultz
Fred Bultman
Morris
Batesville
Thie & Vonderheide’s
Engel’s
Fred Hahn
Spades
Republican Township Convention Call for Ripley County 1908
Townships of Ripley County to meet Saturday June 6 1908 at 1 30 PM to select delegates and alternates to congressional judicial and county conventions Each township entitled to one delegate and one alternate except Laughery which has two of each County convention allocation based on last state election votes for secretary of state Table shows apportioned delegates per township including Laughery Otter Creek and Shelby.
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Ripley County
Laughery Township
Adasoy Geeda Cps Oh
Delaware
Dossebe
Franklin
The Contest of the Nations at Batesville High School
Batesville High School presents a patriotic cantata on May 28 featuring 12 nations contesting before the Goddess of Liberty for a laurel crown. Seventh and eighth graders perform in elaborate costumes with flags, including speeches and songs, to teach patriotism. Ice cream and cake will be served after the event at St. Clair's Hall May 2.
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Batesville High School
Goddess of Liberty
St. Clair’s Hall
Card of Thanks for Louis Dickman
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness death and burial of our father-in-law and grandfather Louis Dickman. Special thanks to the undertakers German Landwehr Verein and Rev Clementine for their labors. May God bless them all from Joseph Lüesse and family.
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Louis Dickman
Landwehr Verein
Clementine
Joseph Luesse
Memorial parade prep and town notices from Wauseka area
Wauseka Tribe members meet at Bertram's hall on Saturday May 30 to prepare for a memorial parade and service. Ben Meyer of Cincinnati has leased fairground and new building for one year with option of five years and plans a park with amusements including a miniature railway and rowboats. Local notices cover funeral arrangements, Decoration Day market closure, and various local business ads.
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Bertram’s Hall
Ben Meyer
Cincinnati
Meyer
Trustees Meet in Batesville City Council Session
Regular meeting attended by all council members. Marshal Horgstede cites delayed crossings due to lack of gravel haulers and ongoing street work. Proposes culvert at alley crossing Herman Street. Big Four Railroad may fund crossing change at Greenanne Street but action awaits county and contractor talks. Gas oil franchise granted. liquor licenses issued to Bertram and Hittel. Claims approved for Fire Department tax exemptions and Health Board travel, plus Pearl Street tile. Board adjourned to June 5, 1408.
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Marshal Horgstede
Aso
Herman Street
Bohland
T. S. Cravens
Big Four Railroad Company
Greenanne Street
Batesville
Big Four
Messrs
Kiuegge
Maltins
Benjamin Bertram
Jos. Hittel
Fire Department
Dr.l. Martin
Board of Health
Indianapolis
J. H. Borgstede
H. Dailman
Pearl St
Sunman Town Board Sealed Bids for Eastern Avenue Sidewalks
The Sunman Town Board invites sealed bids by 7 p m June 1908 for cement sidewalks on Eastern avenue not yet built or under construction. Bids must include a certified check as per specifications. The board may reject any or all bids. By order of Town Council E Or Behlmer Town Clerk.
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Town Board of
Sunman
Eastern Avenue
Behlmer
Memorial Services Scheduled by Batesville Aerue 1130
Batesville Aerue No. 1130 will hold memorial services at the town hall Sunday evening in May. Will Iesbr hardt of Greensburg will deliver the memorial address. Members and the public are invited to attend. Exercises begin at seven o clock.
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Batesville Aerue No
Will Iesbrhardt
Greensburg
Pentecost Ball at St. Clair's Hall June 1905
Eureka band to play at St. Clair's hall on Monday June 1905 with good music and refreshments. everyone invited.
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Eureka
St. Clair’s Hall
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Seminary OF the Game
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Fritsch
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Sy Roel
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Indianapolis Star
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Andrew Kops
R. Do Timmerman
Fred Brummer
Juba Graver
Dr. Gibson Fe Hesiee
H H. Kramer
Henry Brokering
Thie & Vonderheide
Joky A. Moorman
Walea& Schroeder's
Meyer’s
Schorr
Havana
Chiaren
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SODP
P. Lodge
Aa Secure le Beane Band
J. B. Mebuck
Mollie Seward
Ohio
Newpoint
Carrie Bauer
W. E. Springer
National Bank Examiner
Our Town
Harry Siefert
Casper Grasmick
Kramer’s
August Bloemer
Sherman House
H. H. Kramer
C. M. Hastings
Miss Muir
Fairland
Ind
Benham & Krieger
Louis Stemler
O. L. Newman
Mr. Newman
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Weisburg
John Lang
George Blank
Lockland, O
Oldenburg
A. H. Thie
Nick Blank
Henry Rooben
Oldenburg, Ind
Walsman & Schroeder
Memorial Services
Chatard
Holy Family Church
Frank Thiel
George Dull
Henry Schroeder
Grand Commandery of Knights of St. John
Shelbyville
Catar H
Baas & Schultz
Louisa Koester
Milton, Ky
Geo. A. Cook
Joe
August Ortmann
Ondenburg
Harry Canfield
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Walsman & Schroeder's
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