Democratic Ripley county convention adopts free ballot pledge
The Ripley county Democratic convention at Versailles courthouse nominated Talbott for representative with wins for sheriff and coroner. Acclamations chose Volz, Tyrrell, and others. Talbott’s rival Talbott for assessor lost. A party unity pledge backed free ballots amid fielding speakers and critical remarks about Bryan and Roosevelt.
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Ripley County
Court House
Versailles
Charles Talbott
Osgood
al. Wycoff
Talbott
Nicholas Volz
George C. Tyrrell
Nicholas Bruner
Otter Creek Township
James W. Lemon
Hirown
Frank Talbott
Shelby
David C. Rooney
Milan
James Singer
Johnson Township
John Bultman
Laughery
Henry Dilley
Perrin Rumsey
John Brown
Wim Dausch
Philip Hill
Judge New
Jennings County
Cox
Nicholas Cornet
Cornet
Roosevelt
William J. Bryan
Mr. Cornet
William Jennings Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Bryan
Republican Congress
Mohr fined for hatchet assault in saloon
Andy Mohr was fined one dollar and costs after striking Charney Saddler with a hatchet in Joe Hittel's saloon. The attack followed an unprovoked blow on Saddler by a man described as a negro. Mohr struck through a doorway screen, missing Saddler, and Saddler filed the warrant prompting the fine.
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Andy Mohr
Charney Saddler
Mohr
Joe Hittel
Saddler
Doctor Zueke Performs Complex Cincinnati Operation
Dr. Zueke traveled to Cincinnati on Tuesday to assist in a three hour operation on Mrs. Joseph Spiegel. The procedure was successful but lengthy, with the patient under the knife for three hours. Local residents noted several visits and travel to and from Cincinnati this week.
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Zueke
Cincinnati
Joseph Spiegel
Ten Inning Game Between Reserves and Chester Navies
The Sunday game at the fairgrounds between the Reserves and the Chester Navies of Cincinnati extended to ten innings. Saddler pitched well and Reserves led early but Navies tied it in the eighth. Navies won in the tenth with two runs while Reserves scored once.
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Chester Navies
Cincinnati
Fairgrounds
Saddler
Terry
Critique of 1905 Game Law on Rabbits and Doves
A speaker argues the rabbit provision is miswritten and unenforceable. The section limits rabbit hunting to forty-one days each year and lacks any penalty for rabbit killing outside season. He notes the dove penalty applies only to doves and urges legal clarification.
Royally Entertained Delegates At Versailles Convention
Tribune editor sheltered by three Democratic delegates John Blank Andy Benz and Walter Schwier at the Versailles convention last Saturday. He notes the hospitality and friendly ties across party lines. Services at St. Mark's Lutheran Church next Sunday evening led by Arthur Walsman are announced with invitation to all.
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the Tribune
Versailles
John Blank
Andy Benz
Walter Schwier
Luther League
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Arthur Walsman
Batesville items and travel notes fill local page
William J. Pallikan visits Batesville relatives during vacation then returns to Indianapolis via Big Four. Town board considers purchasing gravel from the old road bed for street work. Niagara Falls trip planned. others travel to Canada. Local gun club forming and details of gatherings. Advertisements for cabinet makers and local shops appear with casual notices and social updates.
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William J. Pallikan
Batesville
Indianapolis
National Furniture Co
Mr. Pallikan
Murder at Peppertown shocks local residents
Joe Englehardt was murdered at his Peppertown home as a younger Lawrence boy and a 17 year old relative were questioned after a stranger fired at him. The coroner found a close range shot and a back blow. The 17 year old was arrested as investigations continued amid family suspicions.
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Joe Englehardt
Peppertown
Lawrence
Englehardt
Togelhardt
Brookville
White India linens and waists offered at low prices
Miss Lulu Wanstrath went to Waldr on Monday. H. H. Kramer advertises White India linens and white wash silk waists at greatly reduced prices.
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India
H. H. Kramers
Lulu Wanstrath
Waldron
Lawn Fete Planned by Ladies Auxiliary at Catholic School
The Ladies Auxiliary will host a lawn fete on Wednesday afternoon and evening August 15 on the Catholic school lawn. Amusements and refreshments will be provided. Everyone is invited to attend to support a good cause.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Social Roundup of Local Visits and Excursions
Mrs Chas Keller returned to Cincinnati with her husband after a two week visit to her parents George and wife. Anna Menger accompanies them to city where she has employment. Several locals depart for a Kingston Canada trip via Detroit and Niagara Falls, staying a week. A Cincinnati group spent Sunday at Aug Marticke's and other visits follow through Monday morning. Infant sickness and recoveries noted among local families.
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Edna Hinnenkamp
Cincinnati
Mrs. Hinnenkamp
Florence
Mrs. C. Keller
Lafayette
Ind
Rev. Hulzapfel
Rev. Weiler
Lawrenceville
John Peine
Oldenburg
John Dennett
City
Chas. Keller
George Menger
Anna Menger
Lotta Schrader
Frances Meyer
Rose Schwier
Lotta Mcallum
Nora Walsman
Hima Goyert
Thousand Islands
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Kingston
Canada
Emma Weishoff
Harry Blank
Jennie Moore
Indianapolis
William Giese
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Baas & Schultz
Democratic
Cleveland
Congress
Democratic Party
Clem Feldt, Sr
Clem Feld, Jr
Lawrenceburg
John Trennepoh
Martha
Clarence
Chas. Bettice and
John Gehrich
Henry Kassens
Cincinnati Navies
Navies
A. Nickol
Kuhlman
Pete 'Ly
Leightner
Benz
Nickol
Rachie
M. Benz
Bischof
Rapiey
J. Schraeder
L. Nickel
Oelrich
Lola Luckering
Wright
Fick
Pewesae
Schriver
Ly Kuhlman
Pete
Bates
Felter
C. Breerman
Horworth
Lizzie Horworth
Stanley Raba
Meyrose
Joe Braam
Kilmer Fries
Edna Heck
Chicago
Seward
Neb
Kramer's
H. @. Canfield
Josephine Fritsch
Oliver
Walsman’s
Walsman's
John Baumer
Tony Lindenmeyer
Ed. Ernstberger
Wm. Thisselle
Huntersville
Claude Dewesse
Norval Dewesse
Hein Green
Greensburg
Frank Green
Steinman and Meyer Furniture Co
Ferdinand Lindenmaier
E. C. Canfield
Holman
Harry
Nellie Lageman
Edna Martin
Morris
Kramer
Wn. St. Clair
Meyer’s
Thie & Vonderheide’s
Smoke Schorr
Cuba
Joe Engelhardt
Fred Meyers
Mat Blank
Mt. Airy
Frances Roell
Aloys Roell
George Engel
H. F. B. Schrader
H. B. Greemann
8. C. Timmerman
Kentucky
Louis Meyer
Will Steinkamp
George Thiel
Tony Faust
Indiana
Mr. Honeycutt
Honeycutt
Lawn Fete
Fred Thuener
Drum and
Ginnandt
Harry C. Canfield
Nora Lamppert
Wm. Dresing and Family
Dayton, Ky
Herman Krieger
Emma Westhoff
Wife Sunday
George Ollier
Blank
Greencastle
Selz
She Big Shoe Store
Henry Brockman
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