Minor Taken Out Sixth Inning Proves His Undoing
Greensburg Reds lose to Batesville 7 to 2 at Greensburg fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. Minor started for Greensburg allowing one run in five innings before Batesville roughed him up in the sixth. Benz pitched well for Batesville with ten strikeouts. McElroy allowed three runs in three innings. seven errors hampered Decatur County as Batesville capitalized on the rally. Crowd near a thousand attended, with strong Batesville backing and lively early action.
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Greensburg Reds
Batesville
Greensburg Fair Grounds
Greensburg
Our Boys
Miller
McElroy
Decatur
Benz
Pthela
Adike
Monor
Greensburge
Vree City
Diamonds Return to City for Rematch Next Sunday
The Cincinnati Diamonds, a top traveling team, visit again after a 2 to 1 eleven inning defeat on July 12. Local fans expect a win this time as the game is set for 2 30.
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Cincinnati Diamonds
Queen City
Diamonds
Notice for Street Improvement Bids in Sunman Indiana
The Board of Trustees of Sunman Indiana invites bids for sidewalk paving on Meridian Street to the west town line. Bids open September 14 1908 at 7:30 pm at Edward R Behlmer's store room. Bid bond 2 percent and affidavit per 1905 acts required. Work to be completed by October 15 1908. Right to reject bids.
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Suoman
Indiana
Edward R. Behlmer
Meridian Street
Board of Trustees
Thce Street
Sunman
Edward R. Beilmer
Lightning Kills Ida Sahm and Destroys Farm Family
In Lawrenceville, Ida Sahm and a cow were struck by lightning while milking in a barn Monday evening. Ida died. her sister Louisa and a brother were injured, the house and four horses burned, and the family suffered severe financial losses and grief. The article notes it is the first death in the Sahm family and calls for community sympathy.
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Ida Sahm
Louisa
Adam Sulin
Lawrenceville
Ida
Atuo
Ouer
Dateriec
Repyauit
Had Narrow Escape After Collision Near Greensburg
H W Nichols of the Oliver Typewriter Sweiness reports a close call from death after a train collision near Greensburg. He said he arrived from North Vernon at 7 30 p m and the engine on a side track collided with a dynamite car. The engine and dynamite car were wrecked but no explosion occurred. He and others suffered only minor bruises.
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H.W. Nichols
Oliver Typewriter
Sweiness
Greensburg
North Vernon
Birthday Surprise for Fred Siebert Celebrated in Cincinnati
Neighbors and friends including Mrs. Charles Schroeder of Cincinnati gathered last Saturday to mark Fred Siebert's 16th birthday. Seventy-six people attended and shared in the festive mood as Mrs. Schroeder returned to the city Monday evening.
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Charles Schroeder
Cincinnati
Fred Siebert
Fixtures for sale from The Racket Store
An extra large store space is for sale with four 10 foot tables, one 4 foot upright show case, one ribbon case, one small counter case, extensive shelving, a 20 foot awning and other fixtures.
A Sore Mishap
Mrs George Kessens slipped Tuesday at a store injuring her ankle with dislocation and broken bones. The article notes a Sharpless tubular cream separator at Meyers Big Hardware Store.
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George Kessens
Woroog
Meyer
Ripley County Republicans Pick Clean Versailles Ticket
At Versailles a large Republican convention selected a full slate for Ripley County offices. Dr. Lafayette T. Cox was nominated for Representative, J. G. Cox and Newton Hyatt for Clerk, Lewis Wetzler for Recorder, Jett Johnson for Treasurer, and five candidates contested Sheriff with Griffith prevailing. Coroner Edward A. Zierer won on the second ballot. Stith Hazel and others sought Surveyor, with J. Nicholas among contenders for that post.
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Ripley County
Versailles
John Harper
D. McCallum
W. D. Robinson
Court House
Frank Posey
Evansville
Committee On
Auudne Rr Cya
Drovosctelt
Woongpaaue
Parvin
Committee On Permanent Organization
Lafayette T. Cox
Jackson Township
J. G. Cox
Franklin Township
Newton Hyatt
Center
Hyatt
Lewis Wetzler
Jett Johnson
Brown Township
Alfred Young
Otter Creek
Johnson
W.R. Griffith
Wm. Roberts
Johnson Township
A. P. Powell
Charles Reynolds
Otter Creek Township
Albert Shaw
Acga
Zierer
Ra J. N.cholas
Et Williams
Center Township
Stith Hazel
Rufur Kirk
Shelby Township
Chas. Laswell
J.M. Brown
Walter Fitch
Fred Rkassendick
Adams Township
Janes Rimsted
Aug. Gueater
Delaware Township
Rimsted
Fitch
Kassendick
Francis N. Meyers
Morris Pewee
Grown Township
Meyers
Tis
Pevce
Posey Attacks Bryan in Archival Speech Excerpt
Posey rails at Bryan criticizing imperialism and publicity while praising Republicans. He cites Roosevelt on publicity and claims labor gains were Republican achievements. He contrasts Jeffersonian protectionism with modern Democratic calls for free trade and imported clothing.
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Bryan
Republican Party
Thomas Benton
Senate
South
Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party of
To Day
Simonpore
Jefferson Democracy
LeRoys Defeat Sunman Team at Fair Grounds
The LeRoys beat Sunman 9 to 2 Sunday afternoon at the fair grounds. LeRoys opened with seven runs in three innings and stole fifteen bases to Sunman’s two. BKokland pitched well for Sunman, Freeland and Hahn pitched for LeRoys with mixed support, and a large crowd cheered the locals.
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Sunman
LeRoys
Fairgrounds
Bkokland
Freeland
Hahn
Settlement Struggle As Store Insurance Dispute Proceeds
HK. A. Jacobs fights to settle fire damage claims on stock valued at 1000 with Firemen's Fund and 2200 with Pennsylvania Fire. Insurers offered 1040 then 1285 then 1500, ultimately 1800 accepted but parties remain far apart and court action looms.
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HK. A. Jacobs
Firemen’s Fund Company
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company
Jacobs
Batesville School Board Urges Attendance at Start of Term
Notice to Patrons urges all lawfully aged children to attend Batesville public schools and arrive on the first day for proper classification. Pupils living outside the town must present a legal transfer on entry. The term begins Monday September 7 1908 with seven teachers.
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Batesville
Robbery in Cincinnati Nets $30 From Balzar Thiel
Balzar Thiel, visiting Cincinnati relatives, was robbed last Friday at Longworth and Elm by two Black men, losing $30. Ben Payne, described as Black, was arrested soon after the crime. The item appears in the Times-Star. New shirt waists available. Fruit jars sold by Walsman and Schroeder.
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Balzar Thiel
Cincinnati
Times-Star
Longworth and
Elm Streets
Ben Payne
Struck by Train Near Batesville Claims 93-Year-Old Hobo
Dennis Kanue a homeless Irish man aged 93 living as a wanderer was hit by a gravel train while walking along the north rail near Batesville. He suffered a crushed right elbow and minor side injuries, was bandaged, and transported to Riverside, Ohio for further treatment and observation.
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Dennis Kanue
Batesville
Coomes
Wdy
Milan Catholic Church Set for August 24 Dedication
The new Catholic church in Milan will be dedicated next Sunday August 24 with Bishop Chatard of Indianapolis presiding. A special train from Cincinnati will transport attendees from St John Lawrenceburg and Aurora and others to Milan. Knights of St John and Eureka Band will participate along with St Louis congregation members, making the event a major Ripley county occasion.
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Milan
Chatard
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
St. John
Lawrenceburg
Arora
Knights of St. John
Eureka Band
St. Louis
Ripley County
St Mark's Sunday School Annual Picnic at St Clair's Grove
The St Mark's Sunday School hosts its annual picnic at St Clair's grove on Thursday August 2 with afternoon and evening festivities. Amusements, abundant refreshments, a fancy goods booth, and a grand evening program of readings music and drills are planned. Everyone is invited to attend.
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St. Mark's
St. Clair’s Grove
Lik
P. Band
Laughery Township Republican Convention Set for Aug 22 1908
The Republicans of Laughery Township will meet at Batesville town hall on Saturday August 22 1908 at 3 p m to nominate candidates for one trustee one assessor three justices of the peace and three constables George Showers chairman urges full voter turnout.
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Laughery Township
Batesville
George Showers
Picnic A Success At St John’s Sunday School Event
The annual St John’s Sunday school picnic at Huntersville school yard last Saturday drew a large crowd. Attendants enjoyed the program and other amusements presented with full participation and satisfaction.
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St. John’s Sunday School
Huntersville
Meyers Hardware Keeps High Grade Fertilizers In Stock
Meyers Hardware Store reports a steady supply of high grade fertilizers available at all times for local gardeners and landscapers.
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Meyer’s
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Freesind
Hank” Schroeder
Leroy A
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Rheam
Behlmer
Schuck
Meister
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Tota
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Walsman & Schroeder
Dennis Kane
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