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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
1
Trains going east and west listed with numbers and daily or Sunday exceptions. Through tickets sold to all points east west north or south with baggage checked through. Accident tickets on sale as well. Charles J. Doll, Agent.
A dense column lists local moves visits and travel. Names include Thomas Cravens visiting Lawrenceburg on business, Miss Tillie Behlmer visiting near Adam’s Church, Mr and Mrs Stoeser of Cincinnati in town, and W E Whitney moving to Cincinnati. Also reads orders for cabinet making lessons and a gas sale promotion.
Osgood Kinnett limited Batesville to five runs as the Shamrocks won 10 to 5. Umpire Craig called a satisfactory game while rains of miscues gave Batesville six errors. The two home runs came on lost balls. Brookville plans a Sunday visit for another Stars game.
Miss Lena Ottings traveled to Cincinnati Sunday. Morris Wenger stayed in Connersville this week. Cabinet makers sought by Western Furniture Company. McCalls Magazine offered for 50c yearly at Nick Blanks. John Meyers attended Commissioners Court at Versailles. Harry Canfield and wife visited relatives in Manchester Wednesday. Miss Ona Grimes of Indianapolis stayed with Miss Theresa Van derheide Sunday. William Westerman returned from Shelbyville on business Tuesday. Mrs Lew Goyert, Mrs H Winsor and Miss Grace Horton attended the Osgood Fair last Thursday. Mrs Fred Dieckman came from Greensburg Sunday to visit her parents and returned home Thursday. Mrs Dowdell of Indianapolis returned to the city Monday. Aug Haverkotte of Edwards, Miss., visited his ailing mother here Tuesday. Mrs George Zaus and Mrs Andrew Spath of Cumminsville, Ohio, left after visiting John Nickel's family for a week.
Leo Kirschbaum and wife with Henry Wachsman and wife visited Geo. Kirschbaum's house north of Oldenburg on Sunday to see Mrs. Kirschbaum who was very low and not likely to recover. For sale A farm of 50 acres with fruit, improvements, good cellar, well, and seven springs near Hayden in Jennings County Indiana. Inquire John L. Kelsch at the above address.
Louis Schorr and wife relocated to Indianapolis Thursday evening to establish their new home. Neighbors note Schorr as a kind citizen and former Batesville resident. Mrs Schorr accompanied him as they begin life in the city.
J. M. Peters of Cincinnati visited his wife and her parents Fred Stemke and wife Sunday morning, returning in the evening. His wife has been visiting here for some time.
Batesville has luck avoiding fires this dry season but warns residents to be careful as a new fire could be costly with water shortages. Officials say a better water supply is essential for town safety and protection.
A barn belonging to Clemens Dickman between Oldenburg and Peppertown burned Friday night. A straw stack and a calf perished, while the recently threshed wheat was saved. Fire suspected to be incendiary.
The September Delineator showcases habit-back skirts worn by prominent women in Paris London and New York. Paper patterns for the month have arrived and patrons are invited to visit the pattern department to examine them. Fashion sheets are free. H. H. Kramer.
The Osburn family plans to move to Colorado after renting their farm. The public sale of their farm goods will be held Monday Aug 12 at the farm four miles northeast of Morris. The note expresses regret at their departure and wishes for success in the west.
A petition signed by about 24 to 36 citizens including four to five ministers, business leaders, and laborers was delivered to Marshal Siefert last Saturday. It urged enforcement of liquor laws, but the marshal reportedly refused to act. If no progress is made in two weeks, organizers may pursue action against the saloons or against the marshal on bond for malfeasance, with one leader noting it is easier to sue one party than several.
Smoke Schorrs Pride of Cuba. Elgin creamery butter for sale at H. H. Kramer's. William Wingates left for Martinsville Tuesday morning. Ralph J. and Harry Timmermann were at Brookville Sunday. Fred Mestemacher and family moved into Louis Schorr property. Fred Stockinger of Ballstown was a passenger to Indianapolis Sunday. Henry Winsor visited his wife and children in Osgood returning Sunday. Subscribe for McCall's Magazine fifty cents a year with free pattern. Nick Blank, agent. Miss Louisa Koester from Indianapolis spent time with home folks. Eyes tested and spectacles fitted by Ralph J. Timmermann, the new jeweler. Misses Morgan and Annewehr with Dolph Moore visited Miss Clara Annewell to St. Maurice Saturday. Mrs. Henry Winsor and children went to the Osgood Fair Thursday and stayed with relatives. Miss Theresa Stier of Mount Adams, Ohio, visited Herman Bierbusse and family and Mrs. Wm. Martin then returned home Friday.
R. N. Papet and his wife visited the Osgood Fair last Thursday and returned with their daughter Bertha and her husband Frank Fleming who will stay with them for a time.
Quarterly meeting services will be held at the German M E church next Sunday. Communion will be held at 10 a m with Elder Hurst from Covington Ky conducting the services.
One Packard organ six feet high with mirror top eleven stops in good condition. Will trade for a new buggy or a young cow and calf. Cash option available. Hurry for a bargain. Mail to Hox 1 Lookout Ind.
John Laughlin and others attended a Spades lodge last Saturday night where C. M. Osburn conferred the first and second degrees in oddfellowship. A Moore’s Hill team, assisted by Milan, performed the degree work.
Joseph Boehmer Jr fainted and vomited in John Ollier's barber shop on Tuesday. Dr. Gibson, present in the shop, injected medicine and Boehmer recovered, returning to work on Wednesday.
The couple wed Tuesday night July 30 1901 at Squire Meister s office in Sunman. The correspondent extends congratulations and notes the item should have run last week but was delayed by the editor s crippled hand.
Mrs Lizzie Fischer died 19 days after giving birth from pyoscelgitis at her Covington Kentucky home She was 25 years 10 months and 29 days old The baby is 19 days old and will be cared for by grandmother Mrs Bernard Klee The body was shipped to Batesville and a Catholic church funeral is planned for Thursday at 9 am
Smoke Schorrs Havanna Blossoms Chilled plows at seven dollars and up at Walman. Pete Uenz went to Grensburg Tuesday morning. Nick Volz and wife went to Cincinnati Wednesday morning. Mrs Nellie Lageman returned home Friday after weeks with home folks. William Goether and family, visiting his brother Fred, returned to Cincinnati Friday. For ice cream and soda, visit Adam Fehlingers soda fountain. a brand new fountain is ready daily.
Mrs Lindenmeyer traveled to Prescott and Shelbyville on Wednesday morning. Her daughter Mrs Dan Burnett is ill at her home in Prescott.
The Big Four will sell excursion tickets to Dayton Ohio next Sunday for 1.40 for a round trip. The Batesville departure is at 6 42 with return from Dayton at 7 on the same date. For details contact Charley Doll assistant.
G A Baas with wife and Peter Benz with wife depart for a trip to Niagara Falls Buffalo Pan American Exposition New York City Old Point Comfort and other intermediate points. They will return after completing their planned itinerary to their satisfaction.
The Ladies' Auxiliary plans an ice cream festival at the fair grounds on Saturday August 24 with afternoon and evening sessions. Refreshments of all kinds will be provided and the Eureka brass band will supply music. BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
The Batesville second nine defeated a Newpoint team 16 to 10 after an inauspicious inning where Newpoint scored seven. Batesville pitchers Sturgell and Vanderheide delivered solid work as the home team rallied to eight runs and seal the win.
Health columnist warns many people unknowingly suffer kidney issues. Article advises screening steps, symptoms to watch, and when to seek medical evaluation.
Is your pump worn out Walsman has a good stock. Mrs and Miss Enneking are guests of Paul Schimke and family this week. Mrs Hegel visited Louis Baas and family then left for Cincinnati Friday. Mrs Mary Volz and Mrs Mary Plume of Cincinnati visited Mrs Elizabeth Hammerle here Thursday. Miss Lizzie Minger returned to Indianapolis today after lengthy visit. Mrs Maggie Smith of Middletown Ohio left for home Wednesday after two week visit.
Miss Margaret Menchhofer of Oak Park visited her sister Mrs. John Cook last week and received dental treatment from Dr Campbell.
Mrs Creath Loyd and children and Miss May Brune of Greensburg visited William Brune and family for several days last week and returned home Thursday.
Miss Lotta Craig of Cincinnati and her sister visited the Schultz family and relatives here last week. Miss Lotta returned to the city Monday evening, leaving her sister to continue a longer visit.
The Indiana geologist Professor Blatchley cites examples of wells abandoned after hitting salt water well before reaching the rock formations that bear oil or gas. He urges cased wells and deeper boring to avoid waste and to prove profitable prospects in Indiana.
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