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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
1
Members debated a petition to dismiss Pastor Gringel at St Mark’s Church. The vote ended Yes 64 to No, keeping Gringel as pastor despite a divided congregation and signs of misrepresentation in the petition.
The Klein family moves from Batesville to Sun Dance Wyoming seeking renewed health in the mountain air. Mrs. Klein has not enjoyed full strength, and friends hope the pure Wyoming atmosphere restores vitality and fulfills their hopes. The Tribune and local acquaintances extend best wishes.
Notices announce regular examinations for graduates of the eighth grade at usual exam sites on the third Saturday in March April and May. Local arrivals include Herman Besier and party visiting the Bessler plant, Mr. Smith returning, Mrs. Schroeder from Indianapolis, and others visiting relatives in Batesville Covington and Cincinnati.
The Batesville community supports the advance marked for the high school and calls for a commissioned high school. Leaders led by Prof. Jack and the current teachers are praised for good work, while the Board of School Trustees earns fair-minded praise for their duty and efforts.
A sixte en horse power threshing outfit including a double cylinder engine, 30 inch Red River cylinder, Nichols Shepherd separator with self feeder, Peoria weigher, and a good saw mill with Reeves blocks and Atkins saw. Modern drive belt and ready to work. Price asks 1200 dollars. Wa M Roberts R R No 2 St Paul Ind Independent Phone No 37. 5.
Dr. Kluge president of the German Mutual Oil and Gas Co and Vice President Mullins with John Amaus and Christ Emmerkamp Indianap olis capitalists visited Batesville last Sunday to survey 459 acres. they were well pleased with prospects and with the courteous treatment received from locals.
Last Wednesday night Miss Clara Pohlar received a birthday surprise from about twenty of her Polish friends at her home. The eighteen year old was celebrated with social chatter ice cream and cake as the group enjoyed the evening together.
Miss Otilia Bachus millinery parlor hosted a largely attended opening last week as she thanks Batesville ladies for patronage and invites continued visits for millinery needs. T. W. Saltmarsh of Sunman eyes a Republican representative bid after meeting voters here. Mrs. John Meyerose and daughter from Indianapolis visited relatives before traveling to Sunman. Fred Wessel Jr. obtained and returned with his liquor license to Brookville. Mrs. George Heassiz and son returned from Sunman after a visit. Mrs. J. S. Rogers and Mrs. A. E. Martin visited Greensburg. Miss Jose Koester arrived from Cincinnati to stay with family. Chas. M. Harding of Newpoint stopped by on business. The Big Four Hall at Sunwan is advertised for Easter Monday. Largest millinery stock remains at The Racket Store. Garden and field fence offered at Thies Vonderheide's. Smoke Schorr's Pride of Cuba.
The 1908 Indiana Republican convention nominated James E. Watson for governor with a strong ticket and praised Vice President Fairbanks. Ballots crowned Watson, with Miller as rival at first, then unanimous, while Fremont Goodwine was set for lieutenant governor and Lawrence McTurnan for auditor. Delegates lauded tariff revision and local option temperance, pledging a united party for November.
The Weo Club held a Saturday night gathering with about twenty five members, their ladies, and several young couples. Readings, speeches, and recitations provided the program, and attendees praised the good food and orderly, friendly atmosphere. The club is praised as the county’s best social organization and its members noted for fine character.
The Lipley County Medical Society held its regular meeting in the Versailles court room on April 1. Attendees included Drs. Hess New Marion Holton Pinkston Pate Whitlack Pierceville Coomes Batesville Beckett Omstead Hunter Jones. Dr Whitlach presented a paper on Myxaedema and a lively discussion followed. Coomes, secretary.
The Batesville Novelty Co announces sale of non taxable preferred stock at 50 dollar shares with four percent annual interest. Fred Mestemacher, manager, invites inquiries. directors include John Sitterding, Chas Green, Edwin Wismano, Fred Siebert, and John Goldsmith.
The Batesville Gun Club held its first official shoot at the fair grounds last Saturday with competitors Timmerman Kops Brumimer Morgan Wimmerman Schroeder Romweber Hillenbrand Cantfield posting scores up to 18 points from a 20 shot event. The next shoot is set for Saturday at 3 00 p m at the local shooting grounds.
K of P announces a Thursday meeting on April Yth with all members urged to attend. A K P Band concert follows the meeting. Various local social notes mention Blanche and Mabel Canfield visiting H C Canfield, Reginia Eckhoff visiting Catharine Kirschbaum, and Elsie Calticott returning home. Market items list apparel at The Racket Store and shingles, incubator supplies, and fencing materials at local merchants.
A series of real estate transfers recorded across Adams Delaware Laughery Johnson Franklin and Milan townships. Parties include Herman Kastens Henry Kastens Edward Shouse Florence Orahood Anthony Voegele Mary Otto Christian Thomas and others transferring acres and lots with values from 100 to 5000 dollars.
Milton J Thompson and Arthur H Schultz apply for a patent on a folding automobile or carriage body. It can serve as a two seated rig or fold to a single seat to meet demand. The inventors claim the body is neat convenient and durable and will save the cost of a second carriage or automobile.
Arrangements allow members of the Ripley County Boys Corn Club to obtain free seed corn by contacting the County Superintendent's office in Versailles during April 13 to 18. Teachers urged to inform boys, and members unable to collect seed may contact the committee. Other local items note business activity and arrivals in Versailles.
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