Trustees Meet Approve Minutes and Wage Town Work
The board met with all members present and approved minutes. The marshal reported removal of slot machines and benches, hydrant and cistern repairs, and bond payment to Hatesville bank. A liquor license for Benjamin Bertram was granted for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwartz
Hatesville Bank
Jook
Shepard
A. E. Perrin
A. Dirscherl
Rosalia
Anton Ehrbacher
Spring Street
Benjamin Bertram
George A. Cook
Main Street
James E Wright
Thie & Vonderheide
Harry Schwier Co
Batesville Tribune
J. H. Borgstedt
Tom Reidenbach
Memorial Service at St Clair’s hall impresses crowd
A Memorial Service at St Clair’s hall last Sunday evening drew a large audience. Rev Thompson’s sermon from Paul’s words on bearing marks of Christ was well received despite a threatening storm that prompted some to leave early. The service opened with a choir under Chas Wesler, prayers by Rev Steding, and benediction by Rev Holzapfel. C S Ward was master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair’s Hall
Rev
Thompson
Rev. Thompson
Paul
Apostle
Christ
Chas. Wesler
Steding
Huntersville
Holzapfel
C. S. Ward
Barbers Organize New Union Prices Set
The Barbers' Union of Batesville and Oldenburg organized and announced a new price schedule effective Saturday June 1 1907. Items include shave hair cut beard trim shampoo massage hot towels and more with Saturday special prices. Local notices mention visits by Kramer Ehrbacher Siefert and others plus sales on clothing and lawn equipment at area stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers’ Union of
Batesville and
Oldenburg
Widening of Main Street Fund Raised by Town Trustees
At a special meeting Batesville trustees accepted a petition from property owners pledging 500 to widen Main Street from Catherine to the Brookville and Napoleon road with damages covered. Names and amounts listed. The board will act again at the next meeting. Also notes local visits and moves related to street work and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Catherine Street
Brookville
Napoleon Road
Batesville
Joseph Schork
L. FE. Martin
H J. Walsman
Joseph Macke
J. Beliner
D. E. Moore
John Gunter
Ida M. Winsor
John Livington
Batesville Baik
EF. H. Dickman
Volin Kraus
August Bloemer
the Hillenbrand Co
Henry Brockman
John A. Wilwer & Co
Victor Onerting
Flerman
Greemian
J.L. Benham
Geo. Brackensick
Herman H. Wontlug
First Nationa
Baukoo
St. Louis’ Congregation
Mary Pfalsgrat
Elmer Stockinger
Wall Paper and Home Goods Adnotes and Visits
Local notes describe new wallpaper patterns from Baas & Schultz and in stock delivery. Social visits include Miss Anna Forllmer of St Leon and Mrs Frank Worland of Shelbyville visiting Bosse family. Travel mentions cover trips to Cincinnati Covington Newport and Greensburg with various residents and sales updates from Bosse Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coods
Baas & Schultz
Wo. Hoog
Anna Forllmer
St. Leon
Harry Schwier Co
Frank Worland
Shelbyville
John A. Bosse
Bakery Fire In Batesville Doused Quickly
Greemann Bros. whistle and fire bell alerted Batesville Fire Company and citizens who responded to a blaze in the Joseph Luesse bakery building occupied by Adam Fehlinger. The oven crack caused the fire, which spread to the roof but was controlled with minor roof damage and little disruption to the baker at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greemann Bros
Batesville Fire Company
Joseph Luesse
Adam Fehlinger
Hillenbrand Co Purchases Bedunnah Interest in Dry Ridge Mill
John A. Hillenbrand and Frank Bedunnah closed a deal Monday in which Hillenbrand Co bought all Bedunnah’s share in the Dry Ridge saw mill joint venture. Will Webster departed to take possession of the will at Dry Ridge. Bedunnah will relocate to Mississippi to run a jointly owned mill with Hillenbrand Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hillenbrand
Frank Be-dunnah
Hillenbrand Company
Bedunnah
Dry Ridge
Will Webster
Mr. Bedunnah
Mississippi
Hillenbrand Co
Oberting Party Enjoys Weekend Fishing at Fair Ground Canal
Victor Oberting and party traveled from Lawrenceburg Saturday evening to fish in the fair ground canal. They caught many large fish, some fried that night and shared by townspeople. Mrs Oberting joined them Sunday morning and all returned home Sunday evening satisfied with the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Oberting
Lawrenceburg
Fair Ground
Mrs. Oberting
Mrs Greemann builds new livery barn for sons Monroe and Clarence
Mrs. W T Greemann plans a new livery barn on Park avenue for her sons Monroe and Clarence. A Greensburg firm moved the old barn from the avenue end to the lot, to be incorporated into the east end of the new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Greemann
Monroe
Clarence
Park Avenue
Greensburg
Boy Finds Home After Lost Child Returns to Grandfather
Nine year old boy from Indianapolis separated from mother and father on a Greensburg to Batesville journey. Trustees Krieger and local residents traced him to Greensburg then Indianapolis police, finally reuniting him with his grandfather George Robinson in Batesville. The episode ends with relief as the boy is safely cared for and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Pickett
Greensburg
Fred
Mr. Picket
Batesville
George Robinson
Indianapolis
Mr. Pickett
George Robbins
Robbins
Robinson
Mr. Krieger
Police Department
St. Louis
A. C. Greemann
Greemann
Krieger
Krieger's
Mr. Robinson
May Weddings Highlight Local Nuptials
Edward Fritsch and Anna Billman wed at Nicholasville in a nuptial mass officiated by Father Sonderman. John Fussner and Lizzie Zins married at St Peters, with plans to reside there. William Hoog and Anna Polkmer wed at Lawrenceville. Circle No 1 of Batesville Musical Club hosted a program at Nickel's Hall and elected new officers. Aug Fischer and Anna Kirk married in Cincinnati and will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fritsch
Anna Billman
Nicholasville
Father Sonderman
Charlies Fritsch
Anna Sitzman
Harry Perkinhof
Tillie Billman
Gauck
Walnut Street
John Fussner
Lizzie Zins
St. Peters
Circle No. 1
Batesville Musical Club
Nickel’s Hall
Aug. Fischer
Anna Kirk
Oldenburg
Cincinnati
Factory Building For Sale In Batesville Ripley County
One of the best factory buildings in Ripley County is for sale in Batesville. The Bessler plant site is new, in repair, near the railroad, with capacity for a large plant and suitable for chair or upholstery manufacturing. Call George Bessler Batesville Ind for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley County
Bessler Veneer
Batesville
George Bessler
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mina
Baas
Charles Kramer
Walter H. Fitch
Louisa Causheide
A. E. Martin
Frank and
Charles Siefert
George Gander
Clara Kammeyer
Behlmer
Henry and
George Molienkramer
Walsman & Schroeder's
E. E. Taylor
Sunman
Kramer
Blank’s
Fred Morgan
John Bellmer
Henry Behlmer
Jessie Martin
Jacob G. Cuook
Charles Bettice
Berry Dickey
Adam Fehlinger, Jr
J.L. Boblarnd
Chas. Hirt
Order of Eagles
John Bade
Newport
Louis Clostermeyer
H. H. Krome
John B. Fisley
Spencer
Cross Roads
Gideon Schmalz
St. Nicholas
Harry Gonder
Joseph Boehmer
Nitford Tack
Queen City
Joseph Fritsch
Kramer’s
Emma Turner
Mabel
Freda Rosemund
Peter Becker
Peppertown
Mae Schroeder
P. Bosse & Co
John Hammerle
Joseph Hittel
Hamburg
Q. Vonderheide and
Dan Foley
Wm. Vaughn
Dan Patch Garden
August Fecher
Schorr
Havana
James Wright
Lown
Louis Steiner
Welsburg
Martin Muller
Charles Martin
Herman Flantz
Aurora
Haas & Schultz
Thomas Morris
Near Napoleon
June Abbott
Ft. Wayne
Tony Siefert
Covington
Judge Tattler
Martin Barn
May Flodder
Knochsburg
Panny Noth and Son
Joseph Motz
Otto Kirschner
Greeman
Henry Hadler
William Nickel
Ted Barnhorst
Nick Blank’s
Frank Walsman
Ed. H. Stowe
Mr. Stowe
Grand Lodge F
A. M
Wm. H. Wessel
Madison
Ben Angelbeck
Famiy
Seymour
August
Henry Wenning
George Thiel
Helen
Krome & Co
A. m. J. G. Coo. Sec’v
J. W. Nation
Walsman & Schroeder’s
Oscar Lehmkuebler
Miss May Meyer
Q. Vonderheide
New Century
Meyer’s
Boy
George Goether
St. John’s Cemetery
Chas. Seward and Child
Ludlow, Ky
Wm. Moore
Jane
Kaiser Bros
Bertha Bruns
Chas. Bruns
Our Nation
N. Blank
John Graves
Frank Nedderman
Earl Downey
Joe Kurtz
Spades
Ferdinand Lindemeyer
John Livingston
J. L. Bohland
Haymond
Baas & Schultz’s
Douglas
Walter Schwier
Fritsch
Billman
Fussner
Zins
Hoog
William Hoog
Anna Pollmer
Lawrenceville
Clay Updike
Louis Rosemund
Henry Updike
Epworth League of the
E. M
H.W. Kramer
Miss O. Mc ¥Ferris
Terre Haute
Miss Thackery
Ballstown
Emma Westhoff
Harry Blank
H. R. Osburn
Mattoon, Ill
C. M. Osburn
Judge Tattier
Martin’s
Gus. Govert
Chas. Beeson
Kramer's
Chas. Toerner
Lafayette
Adolph Kaiser
Fred Wessel
Big F Hardware Store
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