Sunman Minstrel Show Tip at St Clair's Hall Batesville
Sunman hosts grand minstrel show and dance at St Clair's Hall Batesville next Saturday evening October 21. Local social notices recount visits by Lew Peterson and family Elm Walnut Hills, Elmer Holwadel Madisonville and others, plus health updates and community concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair’s Hall
Batesville
Lew Peterson
Walnut Hills
Elmer Holwadel
Madisonville
C. Holwadel
Mary Lampe
Cincinnati
Wittkampers
John Diver
John Mathis
Mary Schmall
Payne
Ohio
Freeland
Louis Cors
Dakota
Albert Behlmer
Engel‘bright
Here
C. W. Morrow
Gus Brunner
Indianapolis
Jacob Vetters
Mr. Vetters
Miss. Moore
J. A. Long Creamery Co
Union City
Ind
Richard Beer
Lara Wetzler
James Manley
Ma‘bel
Belle
Nebraska
Maney
West
Clinton
Irvin Blackmore
Napoleon
Ford
Pearl Camden
Hubbard
John Minger
Adams Church News From Adams Church Area
Sunday and Saturday social notes list residents visiting neighbors and relatives including Steinfort Wissel and Heeseman families. Obituary notes mention the funeral of John Selke and a death in Indianapolis affecting Mrs Vogt. Church services shift to 10 00 a m with local announcements and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair’s Hall
Batesville
Harvey Steinfort
Helen Steinfort
Ernest Schutte
Ed Bernhard
Leookeut
Walter Bernhard
Paul Wissel
Oscar Denker
Charles Huneke
Henry
Adolph Heeseman
Sylvanus
Omer Steinfort
Richard Kunath
Henry Vogel
Morris
Charles Bramlage
Ida Wissel
Nick Wissel
Dora Littell
Napoleon
H. Heeseman
John Ahrens
Adams
Chireh
Pleasant birthday celebration in Penntown honors Casper Irrgang
Grandminstrel show and dance hosted by neighbors Thursday evening in Penntown for Casper Irrgangs birthday. Attendees included the Irrgang and Theobald families, the Meyers, Bartlings, Wippels, Presse, Mosmeier households, and Miss Gertrude Ratheiser. A lunch was served and guests departed wishing many more birthdays. Other visits nearby included residents traveling to Batesville Rushville and Versailles, plus several locals visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair’s Hall
Batesville
Casper Irrgang
William Irrgang
George Theobald
William Meyer
Casper Bartling
John Bartling
Frank Wippel
Henry Presse
John Mosmeier
Louisa Brumpter
Raymond
George Pulskamp
Lowe
Rushville
George Meyer
Arthur Wittkamper
Robert
Edna Richter
Chris Kassendick
Versailles
George Presse
Cincinnati
Hazel Bartling
Sunman
Gertrude Ratheiser
Carrie Denni
John Leffler
Indianapolis
Balloon sighting over Spades tied to Birmingham to Toledo trip
Local residents report a balloon seen Sunday at 9:30 PM over Spades. It is said to have launched in Birmingham Alabama en route to Toledo Ohio. The note lists several residents traveling by train or car to Cincinnati Morris Lawrenceburg Batesville Knochsburg Madison Harrison Weisburg and related family movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair’s Hall
Batesville
George Stewart
Cincinnati
Mary Fitch
Henry Brockman
Morris
Birmingham
Alabama
Toledo
Ohio
John A. Gunter
Erma Fishmer
Herman Kreinhop
North Branch
Lawrenceburg
John Kreinhop
Ruby Sieg
Harry Bohman
Knochsburg
Louis Hahn
James Miller
Sherman Mason
August Franke
Raymond
Madison
Harry Tangman
Harrison
George Tangman
Howard
Edith
Weisburg
Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings in Sharps Corner
Ed Thomas and C. M. Osburn traveled to Charles Crusa's and Henry Schomber's Sunday morning. Metamora residents O. C. Shakel and family joined by Mrs. Shakel and Miss Williams visited C. M. Osburn Sunday afternoon. Conner Hutson and family called on Henry Spreckleson, with Mrs. Schuerman, her daughters Anna and Mamie, and son Henry of Sunmen visiting. Elvera Hutson returned from Brookville to attend school. Hazel Hutson visited home folk. Ed Pohlar helped Conner Hutson thresh Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Thomas
C. M. Osburn
Charles Crusa
Henry Schomber
O. C. Shakel
Mrs. Shakel
Miss Williams
Metamora
Conner Hutson
Henry Spreckleson
Mrs. Schuerman
Anna
Mamie
Henry
Sunmen
Misses Elvera
Anna Hutson
Walter H. Osburn
Elvera Hutson
Brookville
Hazel Hutson
Home Folks
Ed Pohlar
Abplanalp Family Weekend Visits Mentioned in Pipe Creek News
Mrs. Fred Abplanalp and Myrtle visited Napoleon on Sunday. Andy Rantz of Cheviot called on Jacob and Lizzie Abplanalp. Harry Christy was ill for several days. Ed Huber did business at Greensburg last week. Jacob and Lizzie visited John Denni's family. Anthony Rosfeld returned to Rushville after a week with relatives, and Friday evening was spent with John Rosfeld and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Abplanalp
Myrtle
Napoleon
Andy Rantz
Cheviot
Jacob
Lizzie
Harry Christy
Ed Huber
Greensburg
John Denni
Anthony Rosfeld
Rushville
John Rosfeld
Evolution of the Harp Across Ancient Civilizations
The modern harp traces its origins to Egypt and Mesopotamia plus Hebrews and Celtic nations. It likely evolved from archery bow strings and the twang of a released bow, reflecting early musical innovations.
Ripley County War Histories Delayed to October Delivery
Ripley County War Histories will be delivered in October after delays in obtaining material and photos. The book, priced at three dollars, includes about five hundred pictures and 862 service names with sketches of each man’s war record, prioritizing length of service and significance. Minnie E. Wycoff, Ripley County War Historian, urges subscriptions next week as this is the last chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley County
the Fishers
Indianapolis
Minnie E. Wycoff
Red Cross to Deploy Public Health Nurse in Ripley County
The Ripley County Red Cross and Public Health Society plan to hire a Public Health Nurse for a year with a three month probation. She will inspect school and preschool children, host clinics with doctors, focus on tuberculosis care, and respond to emergencies. Headquarters are in Osgood with an automobile for county-wide reach and a $125 monthly salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley County
The
Red Cross
Ripley
Osgood
Ripley County Red Cross Chapter
Public Health Society
Ripley County Anti
Red Cross Chapter
Herjenstein
Minnie E. Wycoff
Nursing Organization
Indiana joins drive to aid Armenians with used clothing
Near East Relief urges urgent donations of used garments as winter nears. Indiana headquarters report over thirty cities responded but call for coats dresses sweaters blankets and more. Shipments prepaid to Near East Warehouse 549 West 39th Street New York City.
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Near East
Near East Relief
Indiana Committee
C. V. Vickery
Constantinople
Turkey
City Trust Building
Indianapolis
Indiana
Royse
Near East Warehouse
West 39Th Street
New York City
RAT-SNAP Ad Claims Effective Rat Poison
A Mrs Joanny testimonial promotes RAT-SNAP poison for rats in a cellar rat infestation. She states a large rat was found dead after about six months with no odor after using RAT-SNAP. Ad lists three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 and notes Mey er Hardware Company and Blank's Pharmacy sell it with guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanny
Meyer Hardware Company
Blank’s Pharmacy
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Walter Mehrley
Illinois
William Powers
Clara Flodder
Owen Mendel
Muncie
E. G. Bielby
H. G. Bielby
Adams Church
Samail
Penntown
Spades
Pipe Creek
Ripley County War Histories
Armenia
Batesville Ambulance Co
First National Bank
the Bank OF Service
Clermont
Florence
Earth
Harry Schwier Co
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