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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
4
The Tribune notes the tariff debate nearing conclusion in Congress as members endure suffocating Washington heat and a long summer session, earning their pay for the strain and effort involved.
By unanimous consent the Senate will vote on the tariff bill Thursday after it passed the House. It is viewed as a great improvement on the Dingley law even from a downward revisionist's view despite ongoing criticism.
The passage of a tariff bill requires compromise among wool producers, woolen manufacturers, iron ore and lumber interests, and the crucial third party, the consumer. Each group seeks favorable terms, but the final rates reflect the best possible balance to avoid harming others, highlighting interdependent national interests.
The Hufmeier family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their son and brother Harry Huffmeier. Special appreciation goes to Rev Arends and Rev Holzapfel, the undertaker, pallbearers, St. Mark's choir, and floral donors. May God bless you all.
Miss Clara Meese Aloysius and Miss Tillie Stuntebeck of Cincinnati visited friends here and returned Monday. Amanda Schone Josephine Meiland May Koebbing and Katie Brinkman of Covington Ky also headed home Monday. J F Burdick wife daughter Gertrude travelled to Cincinnati and Niagara Falls. Peter Mause wife and daughter returned to Cincinnati after visiting Mrs Roth here. Mrs WensthulY and son of Cincinnati visited Wehlage last week and left Saturday.
Cincinnati visitors Mrs Ruh and daughters Marie Elsie and Clara travel to see J C Stabley family. Frank Robinson and kin attend a Clinton reunion. Dozens of locals journey to Cincinnati Indianapolis Greensburg Richmond Sunman Hamilton Bloomington and Canada for visits and business across the week.
Pleasant Pare reports a carload of red cedar shingles arriving at Meyer Lumber Co in Batesville Indiana. Miss Sophia Kuellenberg visited Misses Emma and Doris Dickman on Thursday. Mrs Wenning visited Mrs Peetz last week. Albert Siebert and wife of Batesville spent Sunday with his brother Herman. Mrs J Michel hosted her sister and children from Germany. John Wisman and family visited home folks Sunday. Mrs Joseph Pfeiffer entertained many relatives and friends at her home last Friday.
Miss Gertrude Borkes from Indianapolis visits her father Herman Horkes and his wife. The Batesville LeRoys will travel to Greensburg Sunday to see the Greensburg Reds with many fans accompanying. Mrs. Wm Saueriand of Dayton and Mrs. Frederick Saueriand of Norwood plan a Saturday visit to Chas Crowell and family for two weeks.
Notice to teachers outlines four examinations for high school undergraduates in January through August. Each exam has two divisions on last Saturdays, with subjects covering algebra geometry german or latin geography science english and literature. The regular teachers license exam occurs on the last Saturday of May at Versailles. HALE BRANT.
Miss Emma Baker of Brookville and her sisters Carrie and Miss Siebert visited their cousin Clara Unnewehr and left Sunman Tuesday evening after a visit that began last Wednesday.
A 1909 account recalls David Nolan a boy accused of murder and electrocuted. Hawkins later dies amid questions about a hidden witness and a shadowy negro presence. The tale blends alleged doctor plots and sheriff complicity with posthumous mysteries.
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