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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
4
The announcement lists Dr Lafayette T Cox of Napoleon as a candidate for Representative, subject to the decision of the Republican county convention in Limney County.
County clerk race centers on Newton Hyatt of Oxgood who signs as candidate for clerks of the Sipiey Circuit Court subject to Republican county convention decision.
Franklin township physician Dr J G Cox enters as a candidate for the Ripley County circuit court clerk position subject to the Republican county convention decision. The notice names Cox as the filing prospect for the party in the county.
J. Ss. Johnson of Brown township seeks the office of treasurer in Tripley County, running under the Republican banner and subject to the decision of the Republican county convention.
Anthony B P Powell of Otter Creek township runs for county sheriff as a Republican candidate in Upiey County subject to party decision.
William K. Griffith of Johnson Township announces his candidacy for sheriff of Lipley County, running under the Republican banner and subject to party will.
Edward Zerer of Batesingh? is a candidate for Riley county coroner subject to Republican convention decision.
Walter H. Kitch announces his candidacy for Commissioner of the Fleet District subject to the decision of the Republican convention in Ripley county. The move places him before party delegates as they choose a candidate for the district office.
After Saturday the Ripley county campaign is set to heat up as mobilization and events plan to intensify ahead of forthcoming votes and campaigns in the region.
The Republican contenders before the convention next Saturday are described as a good class of men and capable of forming a strong ticket with no trouble in selection.
Tevis W. Saltmarsh has announced his withdrawal as a candidate for Representative. This leaves Dr. L. T. Cox as the sole candidate in the race, with Saltmarsh praising party harmony as commendable in a young man.
The Democrats in 1902 raised a record fund led by William C. Whitney and other wealthy New Yorkers for the Cleveland campaign. Republicans have never reached three quarters of that amount. Roosevelt’s 4 years earlier did not reach half.
A Herald note accuses the Anti Saloon League of adopting a partisan role by aligning with Republican politicians, while also claiming the Saloon League has tied itself to Democratic leaders. The piece questions collaboration with figures like Tom Taggart and Tom Marshall.
Tom Marshall tells temperance supporters that towns voting wet can move away if dissatisfied. The statement aims to win temperance Democrats in Indiana and aligns with brewer interests who welcome departures of those opposed to their business practices.
Indiana saloonkeepers as a group move toward joining the Democratic party. They express openness to liberal Republicans and signal a political realignment in the state.
Candidate A. P. Powell, pictured above, has run a hard fair campaign for the sheriff nomination. If he wins he plans a strong bid at the polls. if he loses he will work to aid the successful rival.
The speaker claims opposition to the opposing party and warns that a Democratic defeat could fuel saloon influence. He argues Mr Marshall limits voting to townships and wards to please brewers, denying county wide referenda on liquor.
An explainer clarifying the county local option plank in the Republican platform. The piece outlines that passage of a law would let each county vote whether to allow liquor sales, with outcomes deciding operation or shutdown of saloons. It also contrasts with the Democratic township unit plan and notes liquor interests backing the Democrats.
The piece argues that brewers and saloon keepers attempt to influence elections to defeat a Governor candidate and pack the General Assembly, predicting it will drive more men from the Democratic Party and leave them financially ruined.
The Republican convention takes place Saturday in Versailles with multiple candidates for sheriff coroner and other offices. Louis Wetzler faces no opposition for recorder. The paper expects a fair process and broad party unity despite a hard fought campaign.
The passage debates Hearst’s remark that Ryan would “pay the freight” for Bryan’s campaign. It suggests Hearst mocked a freight payment link, noting Taggart supplied the candidate and Parker part of the platform while Bryan accepted large contributions, with farm groups giving smaller gifts. The piece questions the meaning behind Hearst’s freight metaphor.
BalLSr Tow it Frank Wilson and wife returned from Liberty Indiana Thursday after attending the funeral of Airs Wilsons brother. A number from here attended the Osgood fair last week. Ernest Norwold wife and daughter Elma and rank and Margaret Zimm erman of Indianapolis and Emma Kramer of Adame Church were the guests of Wm Menchhafer and family Thursday evening. The following were entertained at William Menchhoufer's Sunday John Norwold and wife of Sweedenburg Frank Stevenson Minnie Lydia and Martha Klein and Rolla Hoyer.
The notice bids 10 000 bushels of rye and promises the highest market price. Written contact offers and phone inquiries to obtain current prices before selling. The message is signed by MORRIS FrourR MILES dated 6 4.
John H. Zirkle of Philippi reports his father was a constant diarrhoea sufferer for years. After using Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he was cured in one bottle and has remained well for eighteen months at age sixty, able to work as a younger man. Sold by local druggists.
Oldenburg and nearby communities see a flurry of visits as residents travel to Cincinnati Indianapolis Hamilton and Greensburg for visits and business. Notable names include Scheper Haverkos Brocking Witzbacher Suhre Hulel Sauerland and Morand among others with trips lasting through the week.
Martin Boyd of Henrietta Kentucky says a February 1905 trial of Chamberlains Salve cured his granulated sore eyes after using two thirds of a box. The salve is sold by Baas and Schultz Batesville Bigney and Co Sunman.
John Gunter and family of Batesville visited Pilubasant Park. Peetz and family were here Sunday. Mrs Henry Poske and Mrs Hoene of Batesville spent Saturday with Henry Dieckman. Mrs Henry Clostermeyer visited Batesville Saturday. Fred Dieckman and family and Ralph Timmerman of Batesville were guests of Mrs Anniog Sunday. Mrs George Leck of Batesville visited her sister-in-law Mrs Davis here last week.
Public notice lists estimated annual expenses for Ripley County including salaries for clerk, auditor, treasurer, recorder, sheriff, and other offices plus per diem costs for surveyor superintendent assessor and various township assessors. It notes authority for appropriations at the September meeting and provides totals and names such as Nicholas Volz and the Ripley County Auditor.
List of allowances certified by Nicholas Volz Auditor Ripley County for August 1908. Items include road and pike work on Adams and Jackson townships, bridge work, salaries, supplies, and miscellaneous services with numerous individuals and amounts detailed.
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