Truth Told About Our Tax Levies in Ripley County
The 1928 state tax levy is 27 cents per $100. Ripley County funds total 75 cents, with local township rates driving changes. Several townships report new pikes and varying increases or decreases, notably Johnson 66 cents up and Center 16 cents up, while Shelby and Delaware townships lead declines of 60 cents each.
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Ripley
Ripley County
Johnson Township
Brown Township
Jackson Township
Center Township
Batesville
Cts
Adams
Washington Township
Shelby
Franklin Township
Milan
Sunman
Laughery
Delaware Township
Delaware
Osgood
Washington
Pear Street Bakekry Ad Promotes Fruit Cake Orders
Fred G. Meyer and wife return from Cincinnati as Pearl Street Bakery owner John A. Kreuzman urges customers to order fruit cake for Thanksgiving. The note stresses timely attention and care for proper preparation.
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Pearl Street Bakekry
John A. Kreuzman
Speaking Well Attended at Gibson Theatre on Tax Policy
John W. McCardle of Indianapolis addressed a large audience at the Gibson Theatre, explaining tax origins and government spending. He contrasted Republican and Democratic tax changes in Batesville and praised the protective tariff and Congressman John Benham, urging support for re election.
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Gibson Theatre
John W. McCardle
Public Service Commission
Indianapolis
Batesville
John Benham
Washington
Congress
Illness of Mrs Stemmler On Way Home Alarms Friends
Taken suddenly ill Friday morning near Mrs Mary Mitchells home, Mrs Louis Stemmler was cared for by Mitchell and later returned to her home. Friends grateful to report a rapid recovery. Her son Paul of St Francis Seminary, Cincinnati, and sister Mrs Burns of Aurora were notified.
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Louis Stemmler
Mary Mitchell
Mrs. Mitchell
Paul
St. Francis Seminary
Cincinnati
Emmett Burns Also
Stemmler
Aurora
Clarence Heidt
Louis Tegeler
Fred Tegeler
Jno. Siebert
Ed Haase
Pelser
William Brummer
Gusty Kalb
Vernon Robins
Fred Brummer
Batesville High School Beats Aurora 14 to 9 at Liberty Park Hall
Batesville High School defeated Aurora at Liberty Park Hall on Friday evening by 14 to 9. The Batesville five kept the pace fast throughout the game, despite Aurora’s competitive effort, and secured the win despite predictions of an Aurora drubbing.
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Batesville High School
Aurora
Liberty Park Hall
Osgood
Batesville
Veteran Civil War veteran killed by train near Smith's Crossing
John R. Leffler aged 75 was instantly killed Friday morning near his home at Smith's Crossing by east bound passenger train No 386. He was gathering coal along the track and had stepped aside from a freight train when struck. The body was badly mutilated.
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John R. Leffler
Smith’s Crossing
Mr. Leffler
Meyer's Garage Expands with Larger Gas Tank and New Pump
Meyer Garage Company this week installed a new tank of larger capacity and a pump of the latest pattern to handle its growing business, replacing the previous inadequate tank.
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Meyer Garage Company
Armistice Day Plans By American Legion Auxiliary
To celebrate Armistice Day the American Legion Auxiliary plans a program for November 11 with details forthcoming next week. The public is invited to participate.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Apples For Sale Apples for sale winesap white pippin Ben Davia
Walter H. Fitch of Spades Indiana lists winesap white pippin and Ben Davis apples for sale in a concise local classified item.
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Walter H. Fitch
Spades
Indiana
The Man On The Job Benham for Congress Ad
A political testimonial endorses John S. Benham for Congress in the Fourth District. It extols his scholarship, independence from outside interests, and strong record in Washington, praising his service to soldiers and farmers, and urging voters to back him on election day.
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John
Benham
Congress
Johns
Fourth
Washington
John S. Benham
Republic
John Benham
Mrs. O. L. Newman Recovers From AppendiCitis Operation
Mrs. O. L. Newman of Newpoint underwent surgery for acute appendicitis at Memorial Hospital in Greensburg last Wednesday. The community’s friends and acquaintances are glad she stood the operation well and is recovering rapidly. Miss Lotta Schrader of this city is nursing her and friends hope for a complete restoration soon.
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O. L. Newman
Newpoint
Memorial Hospital
Greensburg
Lotta Schrader
Special This Week at Palace of Sweets Chocolates
Extra fine assortment of home made chocolates offered at 50 cents a box at the Palace of Sweets this week.
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Palace of Sweets
North Side Gun Club Second Shoot Sets High Scores
The North Side Gun Club held its second shoot last Sunday with Mike Benz Jr and Art Rudolph each hitting 21 of 25. Benz won high gun after a 3 of 3 shoot-off while Rudolph posted 2 of 8 in the tiebreaker. Fred Brummer and Mike Vanderheide each had 16 of 25. Brummer won 8 of 9 in the shoot-off and Vanderheide 7 of 9. Joe Benz hit 20 of 25 and Leo Benz 19 of 25.
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North Side Gun Club
Mike Benz Jr
Art Rudolph
Benz
Rudolph
Fred Brummer
Mike Vanderheide
Brummer
Vanderheide
Joe Benz
Leo Benz
Basket Ball Tonight at Liberty Park Hall
The Batesville Independents face the Brookville Independents tonight at Liberty Park Hall. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00.
Independent Versus Versailles Thriller At Liberty Park Hall
A closely fought basketball game between the Good Game of Basket Ball Independents and Versailles at Liberty Park Hall ended in a 22 to 20 victory for Batesville after five minutes of extra play. The 40 regulation minutes finished 20 to 20 with four ties and no clear lead, then Versailles failed to score in the extra five minutes while Doc Prentiss starred. Versailles earned praise for a snappy, worthy contest and a warm welcome for a return visit.
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Independents
Versailles Boys
Liberty Park Hall
Batesville Boys
Doc” Prentiss
Versailles
State Superintendent to survey Batesville for school needs
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction will send an assistant to Batesville to conduct a full survey of the city’s school facilities. The study will review current buildings enrollment and expected growth to recommend actions to address the present emergency and future needs.
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Batesville
Batesville Bank Opens Trust Department With Open House
Several hundred people visited the Batesville Bank last Saturday for the formal opening of the new trust department. Each visitor received a pocket book souvenir while bank officials praised the fine appearance of the new banking rooms. E. C. Timmermann, in charge of the trust department, greeted visitors and handed out souvenirs throughout the day.
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Batesville Bank
Trust Department
E. C. Timmermann
Train Resumes on Big Four Division for Batesville Schedule
Resumes former schedule for No. 84 eastbound and No. 43 westbound on the Big Four division. Batesville timing restored to pre strike. No. 34 leaves Indianapolis at 3:00 a.m. and reaches Batesville at 4:45 a.m. No. 43 departs Cincinnati at 8:30 p.m. and reaches Batesville at 9:45 p.m.
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Batesville
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Armistice Day Dance at Sunman Legion Hall
Kenneth L. Diver Post 337 American Legion invites Armistice Day revelers to a dance at the Sunman Legion Hall on Saturday November 11. Music by Black and White Melody Boys with prizes of five dollars for best waltzers and fox trot dancers and large candy boxes for runners up. Come celebrate Armistice Day and enjoy yourself.
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Kenneth L. Diver
American Legion
American Legion Hall
Sunman
Melody Boys
Legion Hall
O. K. Flour Short Patent Flour Ad
O. K. Flour short Patent Flour offered with guarantee or money refund. Sold at all grocers. Batesville Roller Mills markets the product.
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O. K
Batesville Roller Mills
Palace of Sweets Serves Hot Chocolate Delights
A local feature promotes hot chocolate as a cozy treat for cool weather at the Palace of Sweets. The item is served with whipped cream for extra richness and warmth.
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The
Palace of Sweets
Notice on street oiling assessment payment at Schrader Flats
City Treasurer D. J. Foley announces payment for street oiling assessments can be made at his residence in Schrader Flats. Miga Odella Mestermacher spent Thursday in Cincinnati.
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Schrader Flats
D. J. Foley
Miga Odella Mestermacher
Cincinnati
Social events celebrate birthdays around town
A sequence of neighborhood celebrations marked birthdays for Henry Wirth, Ralph Klostermeyer, Cecil Dickey, J. H. Kile, and Mrs. Clarence Heidt. Guests included local families and friends from Indiana polis, Dayton, Batesville, and beyond, with meals, games, music, and heartfelt wishes for many more happy years.
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Henry J. Klostermeyer
Route 4
Ralph Klostermeyer
Connersville
Ralph
Tall
Fred Baas
Luella Barnechel
Dayton, Ky
Batesville
Henry Miller
William Miller
Chris Hornig
Ben Belter Sr
Vernon Robbins
William Brummer
William Klostermeyer
Henrietta Hawking
Cecil Dickey
Cecil
J. H. Kile
Mr. Kile
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Fred G. Meyer
Man
Batesville Independents
Brookville Independents
Henry Wirth
Wirth
Herman Flantz
Harvey Wirth
Walter Siebert
Louis Goyert
Henry Goyert
William Goyert
Elmer Stockinger
Mary Pfeiffer
Frank Battisti
Leonard Kessens
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