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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

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Local Club Upsets Batesville In Uphill ten inning game

The Peerless team of Cincinnati lost to Batesville at the fairgrounds Sunday 9 to 4 in seven innings after Batesville rallied late. Benz toed the rubber for the locals, allowing one hit after the fifth while Kimmerling fanned six for Batesville. Two base hits by Wernke and timely errors aided Batesville's seventh inning rally as they head to Shelbyville to meet the Grays. Time 1:35. Umpire Hammerle.

Cincinnat Batesville Clu Bert Batesville Kimmerling Shelbyville Grays Wernke Van Oelrich Lightner Flick Benz Brewer Plogman Brookbanks Kummerling Wintz Pohlman Hammerle

Eurekas and Comets Meet in Sunday Bat Contest

Eurekas of Batesville and Comets of Oldenburg will play baseball at the fair grounds next Sunday. Fans are urged to witness the bat contest between these two champion teams.

Fair Grounds Eurekas Batesville Comets Oldenburg

Notice to Contractors for Enlarging Cellar Bids

Notice to Contractors. The committee will receive bids on and before Aug. iat Sp. m. for enlarging cellar. For plans and specifications call at Thie and Vonderheide's hardware store. The committee reserves the right to reject one and all bids. Wat bL. KRIEGER, Pres. A. Hi. Tri. Secy. Miss Ermen Fultz returned to her home in Anderson after a week's visit with her cousins the Misses tila and Martha Schierenhbeck. If Batesville can get gas to burn the coming Winter, the prospects seem fairly good. Mrs. Ed Hotopp and child went to Shelbyville to spend Sunday with her parents. William Pierce and wife and child came to spend time with Paul Schimpke and family. Mrs. C. S. Ward and son Philmer were home from Weisburg after a visit with her mother. H. Smith and wife went to eensburg to visit friends over Sunday. See Thie & Vonderheide for your fall fertilizer. Pumps, Walsman & Schroeder's.

Ermen Fultz Anderson Tila Martha Schierenhbeck

Notice of Bids for Street Improvement in Sunman Indiana

Bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of Sunman Indiana at 7:30 pm on August 14 1908 for paving East avenue from Meridian Street to the east town line with a four foot cement sidewalk. Bids must include a 2 percent certified check and an affidavit per 1905 acts. The contract requires a 50 percent bond and completion by October 1 1908. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Edward R Behlmer Clerk of Sunman Indiana.

Suninan Indiana Edward St. Behlmer Meridian Street Board of Trustees East Avenue Sunman Epwardo R. Behlmer Sunmano Vine Street Edward R. Behlmer Edward R. Benlmer

Births Recorded From Local Families This Week

Birth notices report several new arrivals including an 11 pound boy born Aug. 4 to Christ Leihmann and wife north of town. Jacob Telless and wife welcomed a boy on Sunday. Frank Kesser and wife had a girl on Sunday night. Willis Hunter and wife had a girl and a boy on July 25 and 24. the daughter died and was buried at Cupps Chapel. F W Shadday and wife welcomed a girl on July 31. Harry Gonder and wife had a girl on July 30. the infant died shortly after birth and was buried in Catholic cemetery.

Christ Leihmann Town Frank Kesser Willis Hunter Wile Cupps Chapel Harry Gonder

Annual Picnics and Local Visits Highlight Busy Week

St Johns Sunday school schedules an annual picnic at Huntersville school grounds on Saturday August 15 with amusements and refreshments. St Marks Sunday School plans a picnic at St Clair's grove on August 20 1908. Various residents travel visiting relatives and attend bank meetings while local merchants promote sodas and hardware.

St. John’s Huntersville St. Mark's St. Clair’s Grove

Grand Larceny Arrest in Batesville by Cincinnati Detectives

Henry Gabel, once of near Haymond Franklin county now in Batesville, was arrested Saturday night by Sheriff Ed Gordon and later taken to Cincinnati Sunday evening by two detectives for grand larceny. He allegedly stole £7.10 from cousin Miss Susan Staubiey about four years ago. Cincinnati detectives faced a crowd at the depot amid reports of mob activity, which proved unfounded, as most onlookers were bystanders.

Henry Gabel Haymond Franklin County Batesville Ed Gordon Cincinnati Gabe Susan Staubiey Bremen Street F.C. Holman Pinkerton Gabel Houihton Peeress Fair Grounds

German M E Sunday School Basket Picnic at Banes Grove

The German M E Sunday School and many relatives journeyed to Banes Grove near Metamora on Saturday for a White Water picnic. About sixty people traveled by hacks and other conveyances with baskets to enjoy boating, swimming, games, and meals, returning home around 10:40 PM satisfied with the day.

M. E Banes Grove Metamora White Water

Batesville Well Represented at Taft Cincinnati Meeting

Indiana Republicans packed the Cincinnati Taft event last Tuesday, showing fierce loyalty to Republican principles. Batesville figures Frank Walsman Fred Mestemacher Dr A K E Martin D McCallum participated in the parade with Ripley county delegates among the entourage. George A Cook John A Hillenbrand Frank Ledumah also attended the parade as Batesville observers.

Cincinnati Ohio Indiana Chicago Republic Taft Ripley County Frank Walsman Fred Mestemacher A. KE. Martin D. McCallum Batesville Messrs Geo. A. Cook John A. Hillenbrand Frank Ledumah

Grand Supper and Social at Cross Roads school house

A grand supper and social will be given by the St. Pauls church men at the Cross Roads school house on Tuesday August 11. The event features a fine meal prepared by church men, amusements on the grounds, and free hay wagon rides starting 6:30 p.m. Supper costs 25 cents and all are invited.

Cross Roads School House St. Pauls Church

G A R Post 175 To Meet Next Sunday For Business

Comrades of August Willich Post No 175 G A R are urged to attend a Sunday meeting on August 4 for important post business. JOAN BOHLAND Com.

August Willich Post

For Sale Six-Room House On Corner Lot

For information inquire at Joseph Macke's opposite town hall. Novick. All persons knowing themselves indebted to the Henry Hehr man estate should call and settle on or before serve Aug. 5. HA. F. Schrader Thecetver. William Krieger, trustee of Laughery township, attended the meeting of the township trustees of Ripley county at Versailles Monday. Don’t fail to hear the band concert on Main street at noon by Prof. Kritchfield's Military Band Tuesday Aug. 11. Miss Rosa Foultz of Indianapolis after visiting her people at St. Marys returned to the city Saturday evening. Remember the name it's Sharpless cream separator at the Big Hardware Store. The Sharpless tubular cream separator at Meyer's Big Hardware Store. Miss Ida Boerstler was a business caller at Sunman Tuesday. Screen doors and windows at Thie & Vanderheidgs. New lawns 10 stripes and checks at Nick Blank's. Try a St. Louis 5 cts at Blank's.

Novick Henry Hehrman HA. F. Schrader Main Street Kritchfield

Transfer notes list varied deeds in Ripley County

A compilation of real estate transfers reported to the Tribune by the Recorder of Ripley County. The entries show multiple parcels traded among individuals and entities across townships such as Brown Johnson Shelby and Otter Creek with prices ranging from about 250 to 5500 dollars.

The Tribune Recorder of Ripley County Lewis A. Wetzler

Jumps From Moving Train Proves Fatal Foolish Stunt

George Thiel Jr. leaped from a 10:20 p m train to ride farther than others. the train’s speed hurled him into cattle guards, leaving a deep head wound. He was found unconscious, treated by Dr. Martin, and recovered enough to go home by morning. The paper condemns the dangerous stunt and urges it stop.

George Thiel, Jr Dr. Martin Batesville

Little Child Dies in Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis

Infant Marie Thiel daughter of Frank Thiel and wife died at 7 am Tuesday at age 1 year % months 22 days. Funeral set for Thursday 9 am at St. Louis church. Several local relatives and visitors noted: Frank Wilson and wife attended a funeral in Liberty Indiana. Eva St Clair and Aunt Anna Bryant visited Zenas. Robert O Neal traveled to Aurora then to Osgood fair. Ed Holie from St Louis visited Mrs Wm Gluesenkamp. Misses Bertha and Clara Fehlinger went to Cincinnati. Jacob Oswald returned to Cincinnati. Wilbur Bruns visited Batesville. Local ads note lightning rods from Meyers and H A Jacobs to Shelbyville. new line of shirt waists received. Nick Blank promotes daily ice cream at Engel’s.

Marie Frank Thiel St. Louis Church

Vine Street Improvement Planned in Sunman Indiana

Sunman Indiana trustees adopt resolution to improve Vine Street west from Meridian Street to end, by laying four foot cement sidewalks. Hearing set for 7:30 p.m. August 17 at Edward R Behlmer’s Meridian Street store for all interested parties.

Hands Burned While Sealing Jelly at Home

Mrs Alfred Foerster suffered severe burns to her hands while sealing glasses of jelly. A kettle of paraffin on the stove overheated and ignited, spreading to lace curtains and nearby wallpaper. She dropped the kettle but was aided by her husband and neighbors, and the flames were promptly put out.

Alfred Foerster Fames

Card of Thanks for Margaret Oswald’s Death

Henry Oswald and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted and offered sympathy during illness and after the death of their daughter and sister Margaret Oswald. They thank Dr W H Falls nurse Miss Collins Drs Martin and Zuteke Rev Father Clementine undertakers Kessing and Zierer and generous donors of rural pieces. May death spare them from similar fate.

Margaret Oswald W.H. Falls Miss Collins Cincinnati Martin and Zuteke Clementine Kessing & Zierer Henry Oswald

Campbell and Timmerman consolidate price and firm

Announcement that Campbell and Timmerman have consolidated their prices and business under one firm name. The new location will be the dental parlors formerly occupied by W. G. Campbell, inviting public patronage and support.

Campbell & Timmerman W. G. Campbell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baterville A.B . Battesville EKM J. Benz T Pohlman Ota Ava Buron Ed Hotopp George Thiel William Pierce Paul Schimpke H. Smith Eensburg Walsman & Schroeder's Bors Jacob Telless F. W. Shadday Uly SA Peter Schroeder Henry Schwier Ballstown A. J. Hassmer Lawrencebure Matesville Bank Emma Otting Miss Iury Sunman Spades Magrie Krutoaupt Meyer’s Heury Koeptie Frances Roell Morris Engel Sheriff Gordon Leonard Kirschbaum John William Greensburg Casper Kliitgen Fred Wachsman John Fehringer George A. Cook Clay I Pdyke Will Green Philip Schumacher Blank’s Joan Bohland Com Joseph Macke Town Hall William . Krieger Laughery Township Versailles Rosa Foultz Tndianapolis St. Marys Meyer Ida Boerstler Thie & Vanderheidgs Nick Blank St. Louis Benjamin Cuneo, Sr Newton Jackson Brown Johnson J. N. Uaderwood C. Yater Shelby Wo. D. Wilson Sarah Ek. McClure Versailles Creamery Co Wim. Roekel Frank Dickman Franklin Merlin Cochran Et al Jas. M. Spencer Delaware James M. Spencer Wm. M. Groves Daily W. Groves Wm. R. Craig Matilda M. Fuller Cross Plains John C Wade Et al Daniel W. Eagle Otter Creek Chas. Kohlerman Louis Kohlerman Washington John F. Blocker Wm. H. Cox John P. Jarvis, Sr Cross Plains Building Loan and Saving Association Geo. C. Sparling Arthur B. Andrews Osgood Frank Wilson Liberty Eva St. Clair Anna Bryant Zenas Ind Kreuser Robert O'Neal Aurora John O'Neal Ed Holie Wm. Gluesenkamp Bertha Clara Fehlinger Jacob Oswald Wilbur Bruns Henry Bruns H. A. Jacobs Engel’s H. J. Timmerman Christina Bertha Buckley River Point Rhode Island Lena Haverkamp Henry Schwertfever Joe Henry Mohr Indianapolis Harry Gluesenkamp William Gleusenkamp H. Ff. Wagner Wil C Boerstler’s Mike Bohland Brookville Edward Santo Geo A. Baas Carrie Smith Harry Sitterding the & Vanderkei Je
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