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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
4
Greensburg and nearby towns show a heavy flow of visits and travel. Residents and out-of-town guests travel to Cincinnati Indianapolis Greensburg Sunman and Shelbyville for family visits fairs and business. Notables include several car trips auto tours and preparations for future events.
George Stille was shaken after his Shetland pony cart returning from Sunman was struck by an unlit automobile in Morris. He was thrown from the cart but escaped serious injury as the auto damaged the cart and passed on. His sons had ridden the pony to Sunman for the Street Fair and were sent home on the train.
A 41 percent cotton seed meal car is en route with a special price offered. Leave orders at Batesville Roller Mills. The note also mentions the oldest piano from 1720 by Cristofori with strings plucked rather than struck, sounding more harp like.
Batesville residents flocked to Sunman for a two day Street Fair and Carnival. Numerous local families attended on Friday and Saturday meeting relatives and friends. A large dance capped the weekend as many locals joined in the carnival’s closing festivities.
The remains of 77 year old Joseph Lux from Adrian Michigan were shipped to Oldenburg Indiana where Undertaker B J Kessing conveyed the body. He leaves a widow four sons and six daughters. Services are at Holy Family Church at 8 30 Thursday morning followed by burial in the church cemetery.
A pie and ice cream social is planned at Haase School District No. 6 Ray Township on Saturday night September 25. Ladies are asked to bring pies and all are invited. Elmer Gese ll, Teacher. Also a shipment of No 2 White Oats arrives this week with special price.
Local markets list for J H Wilker & Co produce items such as hens under 4 pounds and over 4 pounds, chicks, old cocks, and stags with prices per pound. Batesville Roller Mills corn appears in the update with noted pricing.
Mrs H J Walsman hosted a Friday afternoon house party for her sister in law Mrs John Blumberg of Indianapolis to meet local cousins. Guests included Mrs John Borchelt Mrs Frank Belter Elnora Belter Ruth Siebert Wesley Kramer Henry Kramer Fred Kleiner and others. The event featured an old fashioned luncheon with pink and white decor and lively reminiscing as relatives enjoyed a rare family gathering.
Mrs. Anna Schutte aged seventy six died early Monday at her daughter Mrs. George Haessig's home five miles south of Batesville. She had suffered a paralytic stroke four years ago and died within an hour after a weak spell. Survived by seven sons and four daughters among others. Funeral at Haessig home then Adams Church with burial by Undertaker Zierer.
Rev. J Barthelmas and Rev. D P Heltzel preached missionary sermons at St Paul Lutheran Church Milan on Sunday afternoon with Rev A Born presiding. The church was filled and offerings for missions were large. Rev J Flegler of Brookville also spoke at the morning celebration. Supper followed at 4 00 in the adjoining school building. The event was described as very successful.
Florida's climate shows a warmer summer with more rainfall in the day and earlier rainy season in the west, making winters dry for a preferred resort. Olaf Mjorkman creates an impressionistic Edgar Allan Poe sculpture with a hovering raven, noted as a striking concept. A Kansas City bar anecdote mentions a ring, a marriage certificate, a man, and $1 collected by an office girl.
Morris hammered seven runs in the first inning at the Fair Grounds, defeating the Athletics eleven to five. Bowman pitched steadily for Morris, while Johnson of the Athletics fought hard though errors by teammates allowed costly tallies. Hahn and Terry umpired without dispute in a one sided yet enjoyed game.
John Wonning and wife hosted a six o clock supper last Sunday to honor the christening of their grandson John Edward son of Monroe Wonning. The ceremony occurred at St Mark's Church with a large audience present after which ice cream and cake were served in the home parlors. Attending were Edward Clemenz Mrs Mary Clemenz Miss Alice Mesmeier and Rev J Barthelmas along with the parents grandparents.
Classified notices advertise items for sale including gravel tomatoes beagle pups soft drink business heating equipment bottles and livestock. Listings note contact names and locations in Batesville Batesville Indiana Oldenburg Cincinnati and surrounding areas. The column includes jobs seeking a capable girl with child care duties and good wages.
The notice directs all creditors to contact Dr John C Bigham in Oldenburg for settlement of records and accounts. Dr Mull asks cooperation for convenience of all parties involved and signs respectfully.
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