Centenary Celebration of John Sunman at Fitch Farm
A Sunman family reunion marked the 100th anniversary of John Sunman’s arrival and settlement on the Fitch home farm near Holtby. Guests from several states gathered for a basket picnic and relic displays while Mrs. Walter Fitch read a family history praising pioneer labor and the heritage carried by descendants.
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Sunman
Walter Fitch
John Sunman
William Sunman
Rush Co
T. W. W. Sunman
Arthur Sunman
J. D. Sunman
Clarence Sunman
Ollie Terry
Albert Terry
Brookville
Margaret Andrews
Greensburg
Walter Q. Fitch
la Fayette
H. W. Leding
Cincinnati
William Dryer
C. Neuforth
Mary E. Fitch
Lucia Fitch
Fitch
Hold Family Reunion at Schumacher Home
Philip Schumacher and wife hosted an extended family gathering Sunday honoring their sons Phil and Jake after discharge from service. Guests included William Schumacher and family of Norwood, Jake’s Canton Ohio residence, niece Miss Ida Schumacher of Indianapolis, Mrs. Heitzman and son Philip, with a bountiful meal and a lively croquet contest adding to the festive atmosphere.
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Philip Schumacher
Phil
Jake
Norwood
Canton
Ohio
William
Ida Schumacher
Indianapolis
Mrs. Heitzman
Philip
Bridal Showers Honor Two Soon-To-Be Brides
A miscellany of bridal showers were held for Rose Koebbe and Cecilia Karbowski. Rose’s gathering in her home included Louis Enzinger engagement plans for September 16 while Cecilia’s kitchen shower at Harry Hammette’s honored Cecilia before her Wednesday wedding to Peter Karbowski. Guests enjoyed music games and late luncheons as friends gave valuable presents.
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Rose Koebbe
Louis Enzinger
Vera Becker
Harry Hammette
Cecilia
Peter Karbowski
Double Tragedy Strikes Thackery Family In Loss
The Thackery family mourns after the sudden death of Eleanor Louise and her younger brother Harley Francis. Funeral services for Eleanor were held at New Pennington with Rev. Schreiber officiating, and Harley was laid to rest beside his sister, deepening the community’s sorrow.
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Eleanor Louise Thackery
Logan Thackery
Harley Francis
Tittle
New Pennington
Schreiber
Tittle Brother
Little Sister
Margaret Blank Hosts Friends Evening of Music
Miss Margaret Blank entertained several guests Friday evening consisting mainly of American office young ladies. Light refreshments and music enhanced the social hour with Miss Billa Egbers of Dayton Kentucky among the performers, and all praised the hostess for her attentive care ensuring a pleasant night.
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Margaret Blank
Billa Egbers
Dayton
Margaret
James Withers Dance at St Clair's Hall Next Tuesday
James Withers hosts another enjoyable dance at St Clair's Hall next Tuesday evening September 9 with music by Greenaburg Jazz Band and dancing features by Mr Withers. Admission per couple one dollar unaccompanied la diez 50 cents spectators 26 cents plus war tax.
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James Withers
St. Clair’s Hall
Greenaburg Jazz Band
Mr. Withers
Ladiez
Limestone proves benefits in clover and tiling trials
A farmer group from Franklin Ripley counties toured Adams Township and saw ground limestone boost clover and sweet clover growth. Two tons per acre and a control strip highlighted clear advantages, plus tiling by a Shebler farm showed rapid ditch progress. Meetings planned Sept. 4–13 discuss continued limestone adoption and farm improvements.
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Franklin
Ripley
Franklin County
Ripley County
Farmers’ Association
Henry Kroenke
Adams Tp
Shebler
Batesville
Perseverance
Beech Grove
Morris
Sunman
Pierceville
Stumpke
Sunman Bonds Sold For New School Building
The Civil Town of Sunman issued 4772 dollars in bonds and the School Town of Sunman issued a like amount to fund a new brick veneer school building. The Sunman Bank and the Farmers' National Bank bought the issues. Bonds bear five percent interest and are tax free. Batesville Lumber Company, contractor, has completed excavation and is moving material to the site.
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Sunman
Sunman Bank
Farmers’ National Bank
Batesville Lumber Company
Soldiers' Reunion Of Famous Bard Regiment At Batesville
Surviving members of the Bard regiment will hold their annual reunion at Batesville on Tuesday and Wednesday September 16 and 17. A program will be announced next week. Citizens are urged to attend the evening program to honor the men who fought to save the Union.
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8Ard
Batesville
Purchases Forty Acres Near Schone Farm
George Schone recently purchased forty acres of land from John Wessel. The tract adjoins Schone’s farm and is conveniently situated for him.
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George Schone
John Wessel
Mr. Schone
Laborers Wanted for Hillen Brand Co Factory
Outside laborers sought for new factory building work at Hillen Brand Co. Call Apple s Wanted. Any kind of apple cull accepted except rotsa 75c per 1 A. C. Foerster & Co.
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The
Hillenbrand Co
Rota
A. C. Foerster &Co
Shelbyville Golfers Defeat Batesville Visitors on Course
Batesville golfers journeyed to Shelbyville for a return match and found the Shelbyville squad in prime form tallying seven wins to fourteen. The visitors praised the hospitality though lamented a broken club after a bull dog interrupting play.
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Batesville
Shelbyville
Pleasantly Surprised Mrs Weber Hosted By Neighbors
Mrs Louis Weber received a warm surprise Sunday evening as a large crowd of neighbors gathered for a meal. Attendees included John Sarringhaus and family Peter Mang and wife Henry F Peetz and family John H Meyer and daughter Sophia Charles Starke and relatives Henry Klostermeyer and family Mrs Anna Klostermeyer Gilbert Klostermeyer Eleanor Klostermeyer Henry Wirth and family Philip Weber wife and daughter and Wilbur Siebert. The guests shared a sumptuous lunch and departed late, wishing her many future birthdays.
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Louis Weber
John Sarringhaus
Peter Mang
Batesville
Henry F. Peetz
John H. Meyer
Sophia
Charles Starke
Starke
Henry Klostermeyer
Anna Klostermeyer
Gilbert
A Delightful Dance Honors Goyert Brothers at Canfield Hall
A Saturday evening dance at Canfield Hall hosted by friends in honor of Henry Goyert Jr Edwin Beese and Gilbert Goyert featured moonlight dances and a well arranged program. An excellent luncheon followed and the young guests enjoyed the gathering.
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Canfield Hall
Henry Goyert, Jr
Edwin Beese
Gilbert Goyert
Car of Oats Heads for Delivery Latter Part of Week
Local notice states a car load of oats will be shipped during the latter part of the week. Departure tied to orders from Wilber Schrader as seen in the Joh Printing Tribune Office notice.
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Wilber Schrader
Aged Lady Elizabeth Roth Passes Away at 76
Mrs. Elizabeth Roth nee Hirt died at her home on Tuesday August 26 after a lingering illness. She was 76 years 10 months and 2 days old, born in St Louis October 24 1843. Survived by three sons and three daughters funeral held from Holy Family Church with many relatives and friends attending from Cincinnati Rushville and beyond.
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Oldenburg
Elizabeth Roth
Hirt
St. Louis
Holy Family Church
St. Mary’s Ladies’ Society
Third Order
Peter Mause
Andy Hittle
Anthony Roth
Anna Auty
Geo. Marriquet
Jos. Auty
Cincinnati
Francis Moorman
Rushville
Double Wedding Ceremony at Morris St Anthonys Church
Last Monday at 5 80 Father Wagner presided at St Anthony's Morris over a double wedding. Frances Roell and Roscoe Zobel wed first with Carrie Harvey and Fred Pohlar as attendants. The couples swapped roles during the service and honeymooned in separate cars, planning homes in Shelbyville and near Brookville.
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Father Wagner
St. Anthony’s Church
Morris
Frances Roell
Roscoe Zobel
Shelbyville
Carrie Harvey
Bard
Fred Pohlar
Sharp's Corner
Zobe
Bride
Shelbyille
Mr. Pohlar
Brookville
Ladies Auxiliary Honored President With Social Evening
Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary honored their presiding officer Mrs. Mitchell at the K of C Hall last Wednesday. More than a hundred guests attended a lively evening with dancing and a buffet luncheon to show appreciation for her constant efforts.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
K. of C. Hall
Mitchell
Fast Growing Grass Raises Two Crops On One Field
Batesville flour mill proprietor Frank Moorman reports two soudan grass crops on the same Oldenburg area field this summer. Seed crop reached nine feet, then a second crop grew five feet in 48 days after sowing. Livestock favor the grass, which resembles broom corn in top but with finer straw. Seed resembles flax in appearance.
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Frank Moorman
Batesville
Oldenburg
Batesville Schools Open On September 8 For Term Start
The Batesville Public Schools will open on Monday September 8 and urges all pupils to be present on the first day to aid work and progress.
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Batesville
Bran Will Have A Car Of Bran On Track This Week
Batesville Roller Mills announces Bran Will compete on track this week as part of its agricultural schedule.
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Batesville Roller Mills
Batesville Wins and Loses at Fairgrounds
Batesville split weekend games at the fairgrounds, beating Connersville Grays 6 to 3 on Sunday and losing to the Athletics 4 to 0 on Monday. Lefty Kaiser pitched for Batesville and Worried defense helped pace the wins, while Moorman outpitched Nieman in the loss to Athletics. Dennison's A B C's from Indianapolis are set to visit next Sunday as the big game of the year promises a large crowd.
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Batesville
Fairgrounds
Connersville
Cooley
Kaiser
Wernke
Brewer
Kaiser and
Bloemer
Wantley
Cooley and
Peters
Athletics
Moorman
Nieman
Athletic
Dennison
Indianapolis
Nieman and
Dennison's A B C Team to Play Here Sunday
Dennison's A B C team from Indianapolis visits Batesville for a fast game Sunday. The colored team is praised for speed and sportsmanship, with Batesville urged to welcome them courteously. Admission: gentlemen 25 cents, ladies 15 cents, children 10 cents. Game starts at 2:80 p.m.
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Dennison
A.b.c's
Indianapolis
Batesville
Labor Day Picnic at Batesville Draws Crowd and Concert
Ideal weather and good music by the Jazema Band fueled a Batesville Labor Day celebration. A hot ball game between the Athletics and Batesville attracted a good crowd, while revelers danced in the Hall until morning. Just received a car of bran and middlings. Wilber Schrader.
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Jazema
Batesville
Anncing
Wilber Schrader
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Fitch Farm
Holtby
City of
York
Hannah
John
United States of America
America
England
Richard
Brainard L. Vawter
Robert N. Whitam
Shelby Township
Chas. N. Peters
Josephine Smith
Milan
Chas. Hofmeckel
Harry J. Ertel
Adams
Henry Wirth
Batesville Cabinet Co
Mary Keck
Bigney
Westrick
Delaware
Frank Kellerman
Harry John Decker
Jesse P. Conyers
Farmers’ State Bank
Wm. Alfrey
Richard Tunks
Shelby
Oliver Hull
Benjamin H. Hull
Jackson Tp
Robert M. Rea Et al
Chas. S. Rea
Otter Creek
Elizabeth Paugh
Newton Kinnett
Brown
Godfrey Comer
Godfrey Peter
George Comer
Soldiers’ Reunion
Joh Printing—Tribune Office
Bran
Batesville Club
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