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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

5

Republican Meeting Draws Large Crowd at City Hall

Miss Jesse Levey of Indiana and John W. McCardle addressed a packed City Hall audience on Republican principles. Levey defended her points amid heckling while McCardle spoke over two hours on tax policy, League of Nations, tariffs, and state issues, criticizing Democrats and praising Benham for Congress.

Jesse Levey Indianapolis John W. McCardle City Hall Miss Levey Milan Sunman Heckler Mr. McCardle League of Nations McCardle Indiana State Tax Commission John S. Benham Congress Benham Cox Dayton Africa William McAdoo Dr. McCulloch Ripley Osgood Versailles

Instruction to Voters Meeting for Batesville Republicans

Republican women of Batesville and vicinity are urged to attend a voter instruction meeting at City Hall tonight at 7 30. A similar meeting for women voters in Hayti is planned for Friday night at the Hayti Schoolhouse with all Republicans invited.

Batesville Hayti

Eagles Initiate Largest Batesville Class In History

Batesville Aerie welcomes forty one candidates for initiation in the largest class the local order has ever taken since its organization. Connersville Aerie assists with a full degree team and exhibition drill, followed by talks and social fellowship as members depart.

Batesville Canfield Batesville Aerie Connersville Aerie Aerie

Fire at Ritter Factory In Batesville Prompted Quick Fire Crew

Fire broke out in the basement of Batesville Furniture Company on Friday evening. Employees used emergency gear to extinguish flames caused by a hot box on the shafting, limiting damage to leather belting and minimal structural harm.

Batesville Furniture Company

McCoy For Recorder Re-election Bid Emphasizes Efficiency

The county Recorder McCoy is praised for efficient service with well-kept records. Described as competent, businesslike and courteous, he seeks re election, supported as the rightful incumbent by supporters.

McCoy

Social Mystery Box Sale and Bazaar at Sunman School

A community social event and mystery box bazaar will be held at the Sunman School Building on Friday October 29 with supper served. The gathering invites all residents to attend and support local activities.

Sunman School

Campaign message urges voters to back Harding Watson and Benham

The piece defenses a straight Republican ticket for the upcoming election, urging readers to vote Harding for President, Watson for Senator, and John Benham for Congress. It argues a Republican majority in the Senate and House is needed to enable policy and restore normalcy, highlighting Benham as a qualified congressman and Watson as Indiana’s senator nominee.

United States Washington Harding Coolidge James E. Watson John S. Benham Senate Jim Watson Indiana Watson An Benham John Benham Congress

County ticket praised by Ripley voters for capable incumbents

The piece endorses Republican candidates in Ripley County County officials are praised for efficiency and courteous service Judge Harper and Joseph Gordon are highlighted for proven records Harper's deputy tenure and Gordon's prior sheriff service are cited as strong qualifications William Goyert is noted as an experienced farmer and banked on county and farming leadership Johnston Fegee Martin and other ticket members are listed with credentials in surveying finance and public service

Ripley County Chas S. Royce Chris Kassendick Daily E. McCoy Thomas Harper Joseph FE. Gordon Harper Wildman Joseph E. Gordon Newton Hyatt William B. Goyert Ripley County Federation Otto Fegee Horace A. Martin

Batesville Officials Seek Southeast Indiana Baseball League

Batesville manager Chester Meyer and president M F Bohland led a Greensburg conference with regional reps on forming the Southeastern Indiana Baseball League. Eight teams are planned, with Batesville naming A B Wycoff to represent them. Grounds improvements and a new grandstand are planned before next spring's season.

John Schmocker Chester Meyer Otto Fritsch George Bloemer Batesville Meyer A. B. Wycoff Batesville Boys

Firefighter Severely Injured In Batesville Plant Run

William Parsons of the Batesville fire department suffered a broken leg above the ankle with severe bruises and cuts after falling from a moving hose wagon near George Doll's home. The accident occurred when the wagon hit loose gravel forcing Parsons to jump off and then slip as he tried to reboard. a wheel passed over his leg. Parsons will be out of work for an extended period.

William Parsons Batesville Furniture Company William Krieger George Doll Mr. Parsons

Republican Thomas Harper vows to run Ripley County Sheriff solo

A notice from Republican candidate Thomas Harper states if elected he will not hire a permanent deputy. He plans to use a deputy only to transport criminals or the insane to state institutions and to assist in high workload periods.

Shelby Township Johnson Thomas Harper Ripley County

Knights of St John Hold Jubilee Dance in Batesville Hall

St Clair's Hall hosted a Jubilee Dance last Thursday in celebration of the twenty fifth anniversary of the St Louis Commandery Knights of St. John. Knights, families, and friends from Batesville and nearby commanderies attended, enjoying refreshments and a memorable social evening.

St. Louis Commandery Knights of St. John St. Clair’s Hall Batesville

Harmony Six Jazz Dance Comes to Batesville Hall

The Harmony Six of Connersville perform jazzy music at St. Clair's Hall Batesville on Saturday November 6 with baritone solos as a feature Admission is 1.00 for men and 0.35 for ladies including tax Griffin and Kleiner promote the event.

Harmony Six Connersville Batesville St. Clair’s Hall Griffin & Kleiner

Dance at Liberty Park Ends Season Saturday Evening

Liberty Park hosts the season finale dance on Saturday evening October 30. A large floor, jazz music, and ample refreshments will be provided for attendees. Admission is 50 cents for gents and ladies, including war tax.

Liberty Park

More Eggs From Eye A Day Mash Boost

Increase your egg production by using Eye A Day Mash. For sale by Batesville Roller Mills.

Batesville Roller Mills

Tax Question Raised for Political Effect

Statements attack the Goodrich Tax Law and Democratic officials in Ripley County over a 175000 toll road project and 7500 borrowed funds. The piece accuses Democrats of raising taxes, mismanaging debt, and using a 16 year interest burden to blame Republicans.

Goodrich Ripley County Osgood and Napoleon Rowland Jackson Ripley Osgood Versailles the Herald the Journal Indiana University Purdue University State Normal School Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Napoleon Indianapolis State Senate

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