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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1920

Page

5

Herald Reconsiders League Debate Ahead of November 2 Vote

The Herald argues about the league of nations policy and U S voting rights in disputes. It cites quotes about Council action, Assembly power, and reservations while urging readers to decide at the polls on November 2.

Herald League of Nations Jim Watson The Tribune Watson League United States Council Spaan the Tribune Taft Assembly Council For Settlement Representatives of Nations Lodge Senate Hitchcock

French Fourragere awarded to two marines

Charles Gibson and William Kreuz receive the French Fourragere medal in a second wartime recognition by the French Government. The decoration is issued only to marines for valorous service during the Great War.

Charles Gibson William Kreuzman

Social mystery box sale at Sunman School Friday

An announcement states a social mystery box sale and bazaar will be held at the Sunman School Building on Friday October 29. Supper will be served and everybody is welcome to attend.

Sunman School

Death of Mrs Henry Hotopp in Bloomington

Relatives mourn the death of Mrs Henry Hotopp after a severe flu attack. Born north of Oldenburg, she spent her youth in Batesville and married six years ago, moving to Bloomington with husband Henry Hotopp. Survived by husband, two children, one sister Mrs Theodore Luttmiller, four brothers, and many relatives. Body returns to Batesville. services at St Louis Church then burial in church cemetery.

Henry Hotopp Bloomington Ind Hotopp Kirschbaum Theodore Luttmiller Dayton Batesville St. Louis Church

Republican women to receive voter instruction meetings

Meetings for Republican women and affiliates are scheduled in Laughery Township and Batesville to instruct on ballot use. Sessions will be at Hoyer's School October 22 Mang's October 25 Hayti October 29 City Hall Batesville October 28. All Republicans invited.

Laughery Township Hoyer’s Mang’s Hayti Batesville

City Council Hears Five Fire Truck Bids in Special Session

In a special session Monday the City Council heard five sales representatives argue why their fire trucks best fit the city. Each salesman presented points on meeting a city of this size and officials will decide after further consideration. On Tuesday the council met again to discuss increasing bond authority for the purchase but kept the existing amount.

Batesville K of C Player Injured Rehearsing

Mike Benz Jr. tore a leader loose in his right arm during a practice session before Greensburg and Batesville K of C game at Liberty Park. The Batesville player, once a regular on the field, had to watch from the coaching line as he recovers, recalling a similar injury in his school days.

Greensburg Batesville

Adams Township Federation of Farmers Elect Officers

Adams Township Federation of Farmers will hold a meeting next Saturday evening October 23 to elect new officers. All members are urged to attend. Henry Kroenke chairman. Our paper reaches every home and can reach buyers through us.

Adams Township Federation of Farmers Henry Kroenke

Republican Speaker Urges Voters on Taxation and Finances

A former member of the State Board of Tax Commissioners known for expertise in state finances will deliver a speech deemed essential for every voter as taxation and public finances concern all residents.

State Board of Tax Commissioners

Democrats fill Batesville with heated political speeches

Dr. McCulloch and W. D. Headrick addressed a Monday morning crowd from a depot platform in Batesville. They attacked Governor Goodrich and James Watson, while denouncing rivals and linking to national Democratic bosses in a fiery, partisan tour.

McCulloch Goodrich James Watson Cox H. C. Canfield Purdue Indiana Ralston State Council of Defense Atory Colony Farm Headrick Jim Watson Hiram Johnson Carl Mote Johnson Watson Chicago French Lick Mr. Johnson Taggart Nugent New Jersey Murphy Tammany Hall Mr. Brennan Jimmy Cox Tom Taggart James E. Watson Mr. Watson Statesman Hendrick Rooters Jims

Apple Pickers Seek Start Date in Indiana Notice

October 1 is set as the start for apple picking. The notice calls for men women boys and girls to join. Walter H Fitch from Spades Indiana is listed as a contact.

Walter H. Fitch Spades Ind

Long Illness Fatal Mrs. Allan Mother Of Fred Kleiner

Mrs. James Allan age seventy three died Tuesday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles Brooking in Indianapolis after a year long illness. A former Indianapolis resident she moved to Colorado Springs years ago and spent summers with her children here and in Indianapolis. Services and burial will be held in Indianapolis Friday with Mr. Kleiner and his family traveling from this city.

James Allan Fred Kleiner Charles Brooking Indianapolis Allan Colorado Springs Colorado Fred Brooking

Fall Festival at Oldenburg Draws Big Attendees

The Fall Festival for Holy Family Church drew large crowds aided by ideal weather. The Oldenburg Orchestra performed amid autumn decor as about 500 suppers were served. Prize winners include Herbert Wolf for an oil heater and Miss Marie Etter for a handpainted vase.

Holy Family Oldenburg Herbert Wolf Metamora Ind Anna Hirt Harry Waechter Carl Etter Morris Marie Etter Frances Biltz J. H. Fohl Brookville Josephine Carney John Kellerman Sophia Wittenberg Cincinnati

Hold Family Reunion at Gotlieb Peetz Home

Twenty seven guests gathered for a Sunday family reunion at the Gotlieb Peetz home. The event featured meals at mother’s table and joyful reunions among John Narwold and family John Bauer and family Edward Narwold and family Frank Stevenson and family Mrs Anna Abplanalp Fred Peetz Edward Bauer and family Fred Beck and Henry Peetz and families from Napoleon Indianapolis New Point.

Gotlieb Peetz John Narwold John Bauer Edward Narwold Frank Stevenson Anna Abplanalp Napoleon Fred Peetz Edward Bauer Indianapolis Fred Beck Newpoint Henry Peetz

Births of the Week For Local Families Record

Births recorded this week include a boy born to Frank Huber and wife on October 16, a boy to Edward Price and wife on October 16, a boy to John C Montgomery and wife on October 17, a boy to Everett Schein and wife on October 17, a boy to Omer Davis and wife on October 18, a boy to Anthony Blank and wife on October 19, and a girl to Albert Hackman and wife on October 19.

Frank Huber Edward Price John C. Montgomery Everett Schein Omer Davis Anthony Blank Albert Hackman

Ships poultry to California set coop of twelve hens

Monroe Wenning, noted raiser of Golden Wyandottes, shipped a dozen hens to California last week. Local poultry men have long sent stock far, but this Marks a record for distance as a new home far from their native farms.

Monroe Wenning Golden Wyandottes California

Conservation official surveys Liberty Park for Park Board

C G Sauers of the Department of Conservation spent Thursday surveying Liberty Park. He will submit a report to the Park Board outlining recommended actions from the Board of Conservation perspective.

C. G. Sauers Department Conservation Liberty Park Sauers Park Board Board of Conservation

Batesville K of C Team Rolls To 14 0 Victory

Batesville K of C defeated Greensburg 14 to 0 at Liberty Park with Joe Benz pitching a superb game. Benz allowed three hits and struck out fourteen as Greensburg’s Fischer fared better than the scoreboard suggested. Key hits included a third inning home run by Grover Benz and a six run second inning solo highlight by doubles and a triple by G. Wintz.

Liberty Park Batesville K. of C K. of C Greensburg Joe Benz White Sox Batesville Joe Fischer J. Wintz G. Benz Broemer G. Wintz Moorman Breuer Grover Benz Bloemer Pohlman Brewer Paveeee Fritsch Ree Wae Deeee H. Benz Ween Beenee Wernke J. Benz Fae Neee W. Fischer Amrhein H. Fischer H Fischer Hammerle Menzie

Auto trip via Miami planned by Indiana couple

Ray Hultsch and his wife visited Mrs. Hultsch's relatives Alberry Dickey and wife on Thursday and Friday before heading to Madison to visit relatives. They will then continue to Miami Florida by car, after spending last winter there.

Ray Hultsch

Pie Social at Lipps School Set for October 28

A pie social will be held at Lipps School on October 28. Ladies are asked to bring pies and all are welcome. A truck departs Meyer Hardware Corner at 7:00 p m and again at 8:00 p m. Ruby Stockinger, Teacher.

Lipps Meyer Hardware Ruby Stockinger

Potatoes Priced at $1.45 Per Bushel Car Lot

J. B. Wilker & Co advertises potatoes at 1.45 dollars per bushel available from a car lot. The notice highlights a direct sale price and contact by the company for buyers.

J. BH. Wilker & CO

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