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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

8

Napoleon Area Social Roundup Highlights Local Guests

A series of Sunday visits and Monday errands mark community ties. Indianapolis visitors Edna Abplanalp and Mr Porter join the Abplanalps. William Pohlar of Batesville conducts business. Timke and the Spades family visit Charles Abplanalp. John Meyer of Indianapolis visits his mother Mrs. Andrew Meyer. Mary Meyer returns for a short visit. Illinois trip for Harold Abplanalp and corn husking plans follow. Versailles and Batesville engagements noted alongside local shoptalk and school news. High School notes cover geography excursion, multiplication in arithmetic, Lyceum plans for November 15, and Emerson discussions with Seniors. Basketball results show Napoleon 24 Hayti 0. Members report routine class anecdotes and Domestic Science scrubbing mishaps.

Mr. Porter Edna Abplanalp Indianapolis William Abplanalp Wiliam Pohlar Batesville George Timke Spades Charles Abplanalp John Meyer Andrew Meyer Mary Meyer Icey Kenworthy Blocher Ind Sunman Clifford Lawrence New Salem Laughery Lois Emerson Hayti Napoleon Ruth Loretta Bredemeier Anita Hitchens Albert Abplanalp

Rain brings joy as Shelby church overflows Sunday

Rain cheers community as both morning and evening services at the Shelby church draw large crowds. Newt Meyers dies at Rexville after a summer of poor health, following a Sunday appearance at church. Burial in Shelby on Monday. Neighbors visit and socialize at multiple homes on Sunday.

Shelby Brother Jewett John Stewart Newt Meyers Rexville Mr. Meyers Henry Hafft Fred Hafft Thomas Boswell Ferguson Alert George Smock George McCoy Daniel Royce Roy Kirk Will Sellers Butlerville

Sunman Family Headed to Iowa to Start New Home

Clinton J. D. Sunman and his wife with two daughters leave for Iowa Thursday morning to establish a new home. Russell Eberg of Indianapolis visited Sunman relatives over the weekend. A Rush County couple attended J. D. Sunman's sale. Various neighbors, including Harry Robinson and families, were guests at social visits across Saturday and Sunday, with multiple gatherings noted among Eberg, Barm fibre, and Voege households.

J. D. Sunman Iowa Russell Eberg Indianapolis William Sunman Rush County Harry Robinson Milan Charles Hashagen John Dora E. B. Vincent Sunman Edward Barnfibre Ellsworth

Benham of Benham Takes Care of Smallest Details

Citizens recall how Representative Benham attended to every issue big or small. He never claimed to be too busy for their needs and ensured splendid results through attentive service.

Congress Benham of Benham

Local and Court House News From Versailles and Area

Charles Johnson of Batesville visited the Court House Friday while Dr G T Beckett of Lewisville was called home Sunday due to Mrs Beckett illness. E C Timmermann of Batesville did business at the Court House Wednesday. Mrs Clara Brown aids in the Treasurer’s office. Henry Bultman of Game Center and wife spent Friday with daughter Mrs Alva Pratt. Isabel Harper of Vevay visited son Thomas Harper and wife then returned home Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harper. Charles E Brown and wife visited his mother in Indianapolis from Wednesday to Sunday. Ripley County and Dearborn County commissioners held a joint session to accept a county line road. the claim of Stevens and Schilling for extra construction costs due to the war was rejected. Marriage licenses: Martin L Hull to Flora Webster. Chaney W Andress to Bessie Lindsay. James T Martin to Elizabeth Decker. Everett J Hart to Alma Kam Meyer. Frederick C H Norworld to Lorena Einhaus.

Charles Johnson Batesville Court House G. T. Beckett Lewisville Beckett E. C. Timmermann Clara Brown Henry Bultman Game Center Alva Pratt Isabel Harper Vevay Thomas Harper Harper Charles E. Brown

Milan Residents Report Weekend Visits and Local Happenings

Cincinnati guests Mrs. Harry Truitt and daughter visited relatives from Friday through Sunday. Miss Leah Raffingnone studied in Cincinnati over the weekend. An airplane sighting drew townspeople to the skies on Saturday. Dr. Withrow attended a Dental Association meeting in Aurora Tuesday. Mrs. Tillie Johnson returned to Halsell Alabama after an extended visit. Miss Jesse Levey of Indianapolis spoke at a Republican meeting Saturday. Thelma Doran and Mildred Dean drove to Greensburg Sunday. Harry Baldry and two sons, of Aurora, visited the Longwell home. Ida Drake attended Hogan Hill Church all-day meeting Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Wilson of Osgood visited their daughter Sunday.

Harry Truitt Cincinnati Leah Raffingnone Business College Withrow The Dental Association Aurora Tillie Johnson Halsell Ala Jesse Levey Indianapolis Thelma Doran Mildred Dean Greensburg Harry Baldry Longwell Ida Drake Hogan Hill C. J. Wilson Osgood

Osgood Social Neighbors Visit and Guest Posts

Mrs. John Finke returns from a Cincinnati visit with daughter Clara. Clara stays in the city while Mrs. Finke visits Otter Creek and guests include Mrs. Mary Strather and Miss Lizzie Niese. Numerous local residents, including Herman Menke, the Ferathers, and Finke family, host and visit relatives in related exchanges across Osgood, North Branch, Steamboat Landing, Perseverance, and Cincinnati.

John Finke Cincinnati Clara City Mary Strather Lizzie Niese Otter Creek George Ferather John Herman Osgood Henry Irma Dahle Herman Menke John Ferather Fred Luers North Branch Fred Nordloh Barbara Peetz Steamboat Landing Henry Menke Geibel Richard Fellerman George Hunteman Albert Thielbar Henry Graue Anna Krinhop Henry Sembach

Death in the Benham area ends life of Newt Meyers

Newt Meyers of near Benham dies suddenly Sunday evening after longstanding poor health. The note of church and Sunday School attendance that day is paired with an obituary tone and local references. A broader Sunday at the community church includes praise for music and calls to hear Brother Shake.

Newt Meyers Near Benham B. L. Wanters F. E. Poulter Willie Benham Etta Brother Shake Henry Bolenbaugh Cincinnati H. H. Gookins Ethel M. E Shake Mr. Henderson Charles McCoy Columbia Theatre Newton Hyatt Helen Noble Roberts Tom Martin Nellie Decker George Friend Bedford Ind Martin

Vote for Harding Watson and Benham in 1930 election

The message urges voters to support Senator Harding for president and James E. Watson for Senate and John S. Benham for representative to ensure a Republican Senate and House can implement the President's principles.

Senator Harding James E. Watson John S. Benham Senate House of Representatives

Chamberlain's Tablets Restore Health And Happiness

Indigestion biliousness and constipation sufferers find relief with Chamberlains Tablets. The ad promises restoration to health and happiness for hundreds and urges a trial for those troubled by these ailments.

Chamberlain

Westminster Cathedral Leaning Tower Curious Observation

London Times notes a massive Westminster Cathedral tower leaning three feet from perpendicular, appearing nearly as straight as it seems from various viewpoints.

Westminster Westminster Cathedral London Times

Batesville Council Adopts Resolution to Vacate Alleys

The Batesville Common Council on October 6 1920 unanimously adopted Resolution No 54 to vacate two alleys in John Hillenbrand's Second Addition. A public hearing for objections is set for Monday November 8 at 7 30 p m in the Council Chamber. The action, if finalized, will bind all interested parties.

Common Council Batesville Indiana John Hillenbrand Ripley County Central Avenue Park Avenue Liberty Park Council Chamber Geo. J. Doll George Schumacher Jos. A. Boehmer William Wisman William Foerster

Harding family of Sturdy Stoge makes Indiana visit

Indianapolis reports detail Senator Warren G Harding and his kin visiting Indiana. Dr George Tyron Harding Sr and Jr met G A R veterans and Indiana school teachers, with Daisy Harding of Marion cited as a sister. The piece traces Harding ancestry and devout family ties in Ohio and New England.

Indianapolis Indiana Harding George T. Harding Columbus Daisy Harding Marion Senator Harding Phoebe Elizabeth Dickerson George Tyron Harding New England Hardings Abraham Massachusetts Boston George Harding Salem John Weymouth Robert Connecticut

Wlattery as eyewash among neighbors teased in London Answers

The office philosopher jokes that flattery is eight species of eyewash used on the next-door neighbor. He adds the neighbor would not apply it to them, claiming a high opinion of their judgment. London Answers records the remark as light satire.

Wlattery London

Advertised Article Note Encourages Local Patronage

Column explains the value of advertised goods and urges readers to patronize merchants whose ads appear in the paper. Emphasizes that advertised items are up to date and not shop worn, reflecting trust in vendors.

Printing Worth While The Right Kind Defines Our Platform

The statement emphasizes that only the correct kind of printing matters and positions it as the defining platform. It asserts quality as the core value and frames printing choice as pivotal to identity and success.

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