Eastern Star visit tallies praise and criticisms in Batesville
On Wednesday night November 18 Mrs Pauline Summers Grand Matron of Indiana with Mrs Charlotte Clouds Grand Esther and Mrs Annie Ranes Past Grand Matron visited Batesville Chapter 348 to inspect initiatory work by Enid Chapter Sunman. Grand Matron offered praise and criticisms then remarks by local officers followed by a two course luncheon at Ripley House and carnations as favors. The Grand Officers later traveled to Greensburg to inspect that chapter’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Summers
Valparaiso
Indiana
Charlotte Clouds
Connersville
Grand Esther
Annie C. Ranes
Metamora
Batesville
Order of the Eastern Star
Enid
Sunman
Mesdames Banes
Clouds
Behlmer
Dr. Vincent
Ripley House
Mrs. Banes
Greensburg
Homes Desired for Children by the Board of State Charities
The Board of State Charities seeks co operation to place dependent children in suitable homes. Many children remain available for placement and the agency urges families to consider fostering or adopting. For details contact State House Indianapolis Ind.
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Board of State Charities
State House
Indianapolis
Ind
Prepare Your Christmas Ads Early for Best Service
To Advertisers. Prepare your Christmas ads now while not rushed with business. Early copy ensures better printer service for display and position. Don’t wait until the last minute. in holiday times those who come first are served best.
Oyster Supper Fundraiser and Community News
The Eastern Star hosts an oyster supper at Nickel's hall on Thanksgiving night November 26. Invitations are extended for a good time. Local residents travel and visit relatives, including Miss da Lamppert and Miss Mary Stackpole, with other brief notes on residents, shopping, and local ads.
Town Hall stairway contract awarded to Fichtner Schmocker
Town Board met with all members present. Marshal Borgstedt reported property owners on Fast Street were warned to remove obstructions and complied. Biz Our Railway to discuss crossing lights. Notices to trim trees on sidewalks. Ed Schorr granted building permit at Pearl and Second in Middletown. Other claims: hydrants, fire department tax exemption, grading, cement and tile. Borgstedt salary for November. Meeting adjourned to Monday night December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Borgstedt
Fast Street
Bohland
Biz
Ed Schorr
Pearl
Second Streets
Middletown
Fichtner & Schmocker
Town Hall
John Wayming
Charles Weeier
Quirin Vonderheide
Thie & Vonderheide
J. H. Borgstedt
Narrow Escape From Barn and Field Fire Threat
Fire endangered John Drescher’s barn and a nearby corn field last Thursday. Fol Selke allowed a brush heap to burn and the blaze grew beyond control, threatening to engulf the property. Twenty six neighbors joined in fighting the flames and succeeded in saving the barn and field with minimal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drescher
Will Preach To-Night at Local Church
Rev. W. F. Smith former English M. E. Church pastor will deliver a sermon to his old congregation and friends tonight at 7 30 in Connersville. He now resides in Connersville and many former parishioners are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Smith
Illustrated Batesville church photos in Sundays Tribune
The Tribune mentions next Sundays Cincinnati Commercial Tribune magazine will feature reproductions from photographs of the St. Louis Church at Batesville and its pastor Rev Father Clementine. Orders for copies or pickup at drug stores are invited. CHAS. BENZ, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
St. Louis
Batesville
Father Clementine
Chas. Benz
Fruit Show at Purdue Announces Cash Premiums
The second annual fruit show at Purdue University during the Farwers Short Course week January 1 to 16 draws nearly three hundred dollars in cash premiums from the Indiana Horticultural Society. The state is split into north central and southern sections with separate premiums, and a new potato class is included. Judging uses the society’s official score card with instruction provided. exhibitors may obtain premium lists by writing C. G. Woodbury at Purdue Experiment Station in Lafayette, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Indiana Horticultural Society
Farmer Abe Updike Injured In Bridge Accident Near Krookville
Abe Updike, a wealthy Maryland farmer, fell from a wagon seat inside a large covered bridge when his horse spooked. Dragged through the bridge, his horn failed and wheels passed over him. He lay unconscious for two hours before a passing car found him. condition serious but possibly recoverable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krookville
Abe Updike
Wapoon
Gas Well Struck at 100 Feet North of Madison
A gas well was struck on the Theodore Schneider farm north of Madison in Jefferson County at a depth of 100 feet. Gas fumes forced drillers to abandon work as flames rose about fifteen feet when ignited, prompting commentary on local prospects in Batesville's oil development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Schneider
Madison
Jefferson County
Batesville
Waterworks excavation at fair grounds finished
Work on the waterworks ex cavation at the fair grounds is complete. The reservoir is large enough to supply Batesville for all purposes. The island is seeded turf and grass and the driveways through the fair ground grove have been graded using dirt from the reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Batesville
Fair Ground Grove
Eureka Ball Dance For Band Uniforms At St Clair Hall
The Eureka Band plans a Thanksgiving eve dance at St Clair's hall on November 25 with first class music and a new flour to please dancers. Proceeds will fund new band uniforms. Several locals travel for family visits and health updates are noted among residents, including Barnhorst, Baas, Weber, Cook, and Kramer. Also advertised are the Sharpless tubular cream separator and Blank's Laxative Cold Tablets, plus a silk display at Nick Blank and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
St. Clair’s Hall
Canning Factory Proposed for Batesville Growth
The piece argues a Batesville canning factory could profit farmers by supplying tomatoes at standard national canning prices. It notes Stize’s claim that canneries are profitable and suggests pairing an ice plant to run year round. The author urges Batesville to advance rather than stagnate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Stize
Batesville Musical Club to Stage Dec 10 at Nichols Hall
The Batesville Musical Club presents a public program on Thursday night December 10 at 8 oclock in Nichols hall. Reader Mrs Jeannette Jewell Kellogg of Buffalo New York headlines a varied program including Beauties of Verdi opera piano show and Alpine Storm piano duet. Several readers and vocal duets accompany Mrs Kellogg with performances by Mesdames Lindenmeyer Schultz Fischer Wisman and others and a March of Progression quartet led by Misses Peine Meyer and Messrs Terry and Schultz.
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Batesville Musical Club
Nichols Hall
Jeannette Jewell Kellogg
Reader
Buffalo
N. Y
Mesdames Zueke
Wilker
Romweber
Nebloge
Bell
Peine
Meyer
Messrs
Terry and
Schultz
School Vandalism Takes Note
Town children have engaged in writing on buildings and fences in a clearly objectionable pastime. Parents and teachers should lecture them and, if possible, break the habit to prevent worse outcomes.
Arm Almost Shot Off In Peppertown Hunting Accident
A 12-year-old boy, son of John Wolfe of Peppertown, nearly lost his left arm last week when a gun discharged as he pulled it over a fence during a hunting outing. The injury was severe but not described as fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wolfe
Peppertown
Notice to Hunters and Local Notices
Notice to Hunters. We will not allow hunting or trespassing on our farms. List of landowners includes Henry Kiostermeyer John Meyer Fred Goertermiller Charles Starke Louis Weber Jacob Wirth Henry Wirth Louis Goyert and Henry Goyert. Lost five turkeys near Batesville Indiana. Various local society notes and ads follow.
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Henry Kiostermeyer
John Meyer
Fred Goertermiller
Charles Starke
Louis Weber
Jacob Wirth
Henry Wirth
Louis Goyert
Henry Goyert
Books Furnished Free Reading For Indiana Schools Clubs
State Public Library Commission promotes Traveling Library program with free loan of 40 volume sets to granges schools and clubs for three months with possible renewal. About 7 100 books in Traveling Library Department, funded by state taxes, aimed at bringing rich collections to homes, schools, and communities. Local interest notes include residents from Clinton county and Greensburg visiting relatives and others traveling for errands.
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Public Library Commission
Indiana
Pature
State House
Indianapolis
United States
Great Britaan
Russia
Japan
China
Germany
France
Europe
Asia
Africa
Central America
Canada
Library Commission
Tribune Subscription Price Reduction Notice
Notice to subscribers explaining a price drop from 1 350 to 1 25 per year due to lower paper costs. The paper extends current subscriptions at the new rate and promises fair treatment for all, urging readers to subscribe at 1 25 annually and noting past overpayments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Batesville Weather Luck Boosts Factories During Drought
Batesville has avoided major fres water shortages while businesses rely on abundant well water. Officials had feared shutdowns as factories stay open despite the drought. Citizens hope rain returns soon to replenish the supply and support the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Fres
In Loving Remembrance of Our Husband and Father Wessel
In Loving Remembrance of our dear husband and father Her man Wessel who died November 25 1907 One long year has passed since that sad day Oh father dear we miss your face and your embrace Our home is empty without you We pray to join you on that glorious shore Wife and children
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Herman Wessel
Christmas Bazaar at Nickel's hall announced for December 20
The Ladies' Auxiliary hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar at Nickel's hall on Thursday December 20 with further announcements to follow. Also noted are travel updates for local residents, shopping ads for new fall dress goods at Blank's, and hot chocolate at Blank's with various local visits and business notices.
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Nickel’s Hall
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da Lamppert
Cincinnati
Mary Stackpole
Covington, Ky
John Wononing and Son
Monroe
Bedford
Mr. Wononing
Katie Oswald
Walsman & Schroeder
Albert Schoriing
Kansas
William Cook
Peninsular
Joseph Boehmer
Harry Blank
Harrison
Meyer’s
Fichtner @ Schmocker
Ed Bebhlmer
The
Eastern Star
Albert Wycoff
Brookville
Ben Kessiong
Mr. Kessing
A. E. Martin
J. P. Stein
Fred Stempke
Herman Mohr
Bluelick Springs
E. M. Moulton
Newpoint
Landen
Thie & Vonderheide’s
Harry Schwier Co
Henry Schroeder
Morris
Frank Walsman
Nick Dupps
Purdue
C. G. Woodbury
Purdue Experiment Station
Lafayette
Eureka Ball
Ben
Tin Barnhorst
Theodore Haverkos
Waldron
Mrs. Barnhorst
Tim
George A. Baas
Ed Santo
Mrs. Baas
Ben Weber
John Qortman
Vina
Herman Cook
That
Mary Schwertfeger
A. Kramer
Blank
Nick Blank
Clementine
Schorr
Havana
Musical Entertainment
E. B. Vincent
Stegner
Alvena Meyerose
Sunadan
Baas & Schultz
Henry C. Siebert
R. R
Tillie Wolfert
Salt Creek
Fred Schutter
Schutter
Mamie Brinkman
Nick Blank’s
E. C. Timmerman
Fred Morgan
F. Starks
Florence
Walsman & Schroeder's
Walsman & Schroeder’s
Joseph Snodgrass
Clinton County
Henry Updike
Mr. Snodgrass
William Miyerose
A. H. Thie
Carl Morrow
Lincolnville
Herman Borkes
Selda Greemann
Seymour
William Gauck
Hy-u-mei
Hy-o-mei
Baas
Covington
Emma Cook
Agnes Mann
Shelbyville
Rolf Tribut
J. S. Rogers
Pike
Virgil Schultz
Fowler
Johanna Dwenger
Hamburg
John Klausen
Blank's
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