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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
1
Street fairs at Greensburg and Mor ris noted with attendees from Peppertown and Greensburg. Obituary for Mrs Mary Haverkotte records life details and burial in Huntersville. Local ads list dressmaking, crafts, scouring, and farm supplies with weekend sales and service notes.
The article notes habit-back skirts popular in Paris London and New York with patterns arriving for September and a call for patrons to visit the pattern department. It also discusses Batesville factory labor relations including a small union effort, management dismissals, and opinions on wages and labor conditions.
Notices detail births and marriages, a farm sale near Hayden, Greensburg and Indianapolis visits, and street fair attendance. A contentious letter defends Batesville’s German community and lawfulness against claims saloons should close. Conversation notes charity events and theater.
Arrangements made for an exciting fox chase at the fair grounds on Labor Day evening at 3 30. Prizes will be awarded to the three best dogs. Only thoroughbred hounds may enter.
Notice to creditors states the business will close in Batesville. All persons owing the sender must call and settle accounts by September 1, 1901 or the debts will be sent to an attorney for collection. Dated by L. Martin M. D.
A Sunday baseball game at home ended Batesville 8 Brookville 5. Brookville trailed early but surged in the sixth for two and in the ninth for three, finishing with seven runs. The crowd was large, and play was fair and fast throughout.
Mrs Carrie Kirschbaum wife of George Kirschbaum died Thursday morning August 8 1901 at about five oclock at her residence north of Oldenburg She was 41 years old Physicians Timmermann and Gibson Batesville Vogt Oldenburg attended The burial took place Saturday in the Catholic cemetery at Oldenburg She leaves a husband and five children three boys and two girls all of whom receive neighbor and friend sympathy
Hoosier drills at Walsman's. Miss Anna Thiel went to the Leslie Melson fair and visited Miss Edith Pohlman. Tur ner sisters went to Greensburg. Frank Steinfort and wife visited relatives near Spades. Mrs. Dallmann attended the Greensburg steel fair. Mrs. Papet visited daughter in Lawrenceburg. Miss Ensslin from Dayton is guest of her brother William. Lizzie Schwertfeger returned to Indianapolis. Stand ard Oil’s John Ervin did business here. Adolphus Abbott left for Indianapolis and Ewood. Ice cream and sodas at Adam Fehlinger's soda fountain. Sheriff Voss escorted John Van Valkenberg to the insane asylum in Indianapolis. Excursion to Soldiers’ Home at Dayton, Ohio drew many locals. Dora and Louisa Wessel surprised with a party at their home. dancing and refreshments enjoyed by about a hundred friends.
The Ladies' Auxiliary hosts an ice cream festival Saturday afternoon and evening at the fair grounds on August 24. All are invited. refreshments will be provided. The Eureka brass band will perform music for the occasion. By order of committee.
Richard Bergman, just home from Manila with an honorable discharge, visited his cousin Mrs. Louisa Schmoker and family last Tuesday. His sister Mrs. Steinfeldt of St. Louis accompanied him, and after visiting relatives he intends to return to St. Louis to reenlist, liking the soldier’s life.
In Vincennes Indiana the Ministerial Association and the Metropolitan Police Board clash over gambling devices during the Red Men carnival. Ministers demand saloons close Sunday at 11 pm while the town marshal resists, fearing no duty. A Batesville dispute echoes the dispute.
The Stars beat Brookville 8 to 5 as Roell pitched a masterful game and received solid field support. Brookville, led by Whipple, threatened with late runs but could not overcome the Stars who tallied hits throughout and will next meet Brookville on September 8.
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