Social visits and events grace local area
Miss Ida Newman visits Mildred Shemely in Illinois. Various families from Cincinnati Greensburg Batesville and Muncie spend Sundays with local residents. A Civil War veteran attends a regimental Union meeting in Indianapolis as the union disbands. A pie social at Newman Schoolhouse set for September 15 and a Lutheran Schoolhouse reception for Rev Meyers draw about two hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Newman
Illinois
Gale
Otis Vines
Osgood
John Sammons
Indianapolis
Union
Henry Ehlers
Charles Bredemeier
Jack Schroder
Cincinnati
Isaac Hart
Clarence Abplanalp
Greensburg
Newman
Lutheran
Meyers
Fred Beckenbough
Muncie
John Hauer
Lonesome Ridge Residents Visit Friends and Relatives
John Comer and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Strader. Numerous locals, including the Schwier brothers, Crusie family and Straders, visited relatives in Cincinnati and nearby towns. Camp Welcome guests enjoy time along Laughery as others travel to Indianapolis and Versailles for visits.
Deer Foot Crossing and Community Notes
Miss Lillian Bohner returns home from Stockland Illinois after months visiting relatives and friends. Edna Cutter visits Elnora Hountz on Hobble Street. Local residents attend a picnic at Stumpke's Corner. Edna Walter and Richard Cutter attend church at Stumpke's Corner. Residents report church services at Mud Pike Friday night. The aphorism from Rutherford B Hayes and Pope translation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Bohner
Stockland
Illinois
Edna Cutter
Elnora Hountz
Hobble Street
Stumpke’s Corner
Edna
Walter
Richard Cutter
Stumpke's Corner
Mud Pike
Case of Fire Safety Instructions
A notice explains actions to take during a fire. Do not pull down draperies that catch fire. Remove nearby objects and smother burning pieces with a wet cloth or breath.
Forged wheel invention for automobiles sparks debate
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a forged wheel concept for automobiles and related terms. Key entities are unclear, but the snippet suggests discussion of a new wheel style and possible mechanical or branding notes.
Local Notes From Batesville and Nearby Areas
William Turner and wife were in Batesville Saturday evening on business. Mrs. Gertie Wagner and baby Alice visited Greensburg last Friday for an eye specialist appointment. Charles Reynolds’s new house nears completion. Miss Faun Chaplain guest of Mrs. Laura Hyatt and Mrs. William Turner Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fink welcome a baby boy. Ford Chaplain and family visited from Anderson. Mrs. Elliott Johnson is ill. daughter at bedside. Mrs. Mary Townsend in precarious condition with nurse Miss Benninger. Church and Sunday School planned for next Sunday. all invited to a homecoming. Several locals attended the State Fair. Mr. Frank Row from Indianapolis visiting family here. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carson host their Cincinnati daughter and family. Schools began Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Strader
Napoleon
Martin Mistler
Cincinnati
Mary Stubbeman
Osgood
Cleve Fagan
Camp Welcome
Laughery
James Rimaudt
Susan Johnson
William
Rosa Strobel
Iola Michel
Game Center
Lester Brown
Harvey Johnson
Mrs. Brown
Anna Simon
Indianapolis
Henry Simon
Oscar Engel
George Hartig
Thomas
Virgil
Fink’s Church
George Brown Jr
Earl, Forrest
Charles Sch
William Turner
Batesville
Gertie Wagner
Alice
Greensburg
Charles Reynold
Miss Faun
Laura Hyatt
Clarence Fink
Ford
Faun
Anderson
Elliott Johnson
Mary Townsend
Miss Benninger
Frank Row
P. A
J. C. Row
Jim Carson
Local Families Visit and College Moves Add to Week
Versailles area residents hosted guests from Golden Corner and Batesville. Everett Brown and family attended the State Fair in Indianapolis and visited relatives. W. B. Goyert oversaw treasurer’s duties here Friday and Saturday. Charles Beer planned to enter Hanover College. Mrs Emma King Benham conducted business in the Court House. Gayle Eads heads to Franklin College. Mrs A B Wycoff visited her sister Eva Hunter’s home. Mary Stewart returned from Haney's Corner after a week with John Sellers. Nora Cauley piano pupils held a recital at Virginia Hunter's home with a basket supper for twenty five attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lomatsch
Wesley Licking and
Golden Corner
Otto Busching
Everett Brown
Indianapolis
W. B. Goyert
Batesville
Charles Beer
Hanover
Emma King Benham
Benham
Court House
Gayle Eads
Franklin
A. B. Wycoff
Eva Hunter
Mary Stewart
John Sellers
Haney’s Corner
Nora Cauley
Virginia Hunter
Hop-Scoted Ancient Game Drawn Across Roman Streets
In a quirky note the article links hopscotch like diagrams from ancient Rome to those drawn today on sidewalks. It speculates Julius Caesar and Nero might have played at the game, noting similar markings in the Forum and on modern pavements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forum
Rome
Julius Caesar
Nero
Lucky Man Always a Worker Mining Folklore
A short folk saying notes that luck favors persistent effort. It argues that miners who find nuggets do so through continual digging and thinking, not whimsy. The message elevates labor and brains as the real source of fortune.
Foundation of All Things
A philosophical quotation attributed to Felthary on truth and fidelity as pillars of the world, warning that when these are broken the fabric of reality collapses and causes widespread ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felthary
Solomon’s Proverb Echoes on Neighborly Duty
A compact reflection on wisdom and neighborly regard. The proverb warns that folly despises neighbors while the understanding person values and respects others.
Notice to Non-Residents in Ripley Court Case 1922
In the Ripley Circuit Court September Term 1922 Lola May Wagner vs James Robert Wagner Complaint No 860 Plaintiff by A B Wycoff attorney files complaint with affidavit showing defendant is not a resident of Indiana and is a necessary party The defendant must appear on the first day of the September term at the Versailles Court House or the case will proceed in his absence Witnessed by Clerk Chris Kassendick Versailles September 4 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Ripley County
Ripley Circuit Court
Lola May Wagner
James Robert Wagner
A. B. Wycoff
State of
Indiana
Versailles
Isid Court
Chris Kassendick
The Prima Donnas Verdict on a Singing Prodigy
Olga Darkoffsky weighs Helen Bevan's prospects in New York after a summer in the farmhouse. Bevan's farmer father worries about risk and pay while Olga recalls her own past struggles and a failed romance with Marcus. Helen auditions singingly, but Olga deems the voice only second class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Union
Olga Darkoffsky
Mr. Bevan
Hank Bevan
Val
New York
Olga
Bevan
Madame
Helen
Helen Bevan
Miss Bevan
Barcus
Afarcus
Marcus
Inne
Jimmy
Ellence
Mat
Olga Durkoffeky
Sbe
Annie Laurie
Elie
Helen Bevin
Notice to Contractors for Batesville Memorial Electric Wiring
The Batesville Memorial Board of Trustees invites sealed bids for electric wiring of the Memorial Building in Batesville Indiana. Bids due by 3 00 p m on September 16 1922 with plans and specifications available from architect Karl P Henkel Connersville or the board secretary. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Independent affidavits and cashier's checks required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Memorial
Batesville
Indiana
Industrial Board of Indiana
Karl P. Henkel
Heineman
Connersville
Motion Picture Press Agent Question Sparks Doubt
An eminent producer questions a competent press agent while a confident young man struggles with decoding a numeral and stopping at the right cipher point. The exchange suggests doubt about the agent's qualifications for the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lonesome Ridge
John Comer
Mary Strader
Charles Schwier
Charles Crusie
Hayes
Rutherford B. Heyes
United States
Alexander Pope
Solomon
By Justin Wentwood
Michael F. Bohland
William H. Schwier, JR
Tora McCallum
Anthony W. Romweber
Harry C. Canfield
Batesville Memorial Building
Cenawee
Timmermonn
Service Coal & Concrete Products Co
Herman Steinkamp
East George St
Frank Walsman
United States Rubber Company
U. S
Heselong
U.S
Tunset
Tre
Pohlar Auto CO
Mack Bros
Sunman
GEO. F. Siefert
Morris
Royal Cold Tires
Rubber Company
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