Churns at Walsman's and local visits noted
Several short-notice items record visits by Herman Bosse from Shelbyville and Miss Clara Parker from Indianapolis, an upcoming Labor Day fair at Batesville, and various trips to Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Community members including Fred Wehmeyer, Rev. Beyer, Miss Anna Stille, Miss Katie Carl, Otto Nickel, Cort Timke, and many Cincinnati guests are mentioned along with notices of a sewing school opening September 1st taught by Mrs. L. G. McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. McKee
Two Fingers Cut Off In Factory Accident
Henry Hoene Jr. lost the two central fingers of his left hand while operating a jointer at Union factory on Saturday forenoon and the digits were amputated between the first and second joints. The article also discusses whether the town should build and own water works or rely on private corporations, arguing for town ownership and control to ensure better service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoene, Jr
Union
Water Works Meeting for Batesville Plan
The Batesville water works committee met at the town hall on Saturday August 31 1901 to discuss a proposed municipal water system. The plant may cost 10000 to 15000 dollars and would be owned by residents providing affordable water, aiding fire protection and street cleaning. All taxpayers and interested residents are invited to attend the 7:30 p.m. session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Town Hall
Habit-Back Skirts Catch Fashion Circles In 1910s Style
Paris London and New York women favor habit-back skirts this season as shown in the September Delineator. Paper patterns arrived this month and patrons are invited to visit the pattern department for free fashion sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
New York
H. H. Kramer
Walsman’s Pumps and Cabinet Makers Wanted
A compact local notices page records Walsman’s Pumps, Western Furniture Company seeks cabinet-makers. Birth announced a boy for Fred Norwald and wife on August 15, 1901. Various visits and travels involve residents from Cincinnati Greensburg Covington Yorkville and Indianapolis. An 80 acre farm near Hayden Jennings county Indiana for sale with fruit, springs and improvements offered by John L. Kelsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden
Jennings County
Ind
John L. Kelsch
Water Supply Site Favorable to Batesville
A committee seeks a site for a water supply away from Batesville sewerage to avoid dumping. Several good locations just outside town offer pure water that can be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Fox Chase Set for Labor Day at Fair Grounds
Exciting fox chase planned for Labor Day evening at 3 30 on the fair grounds. Prizes will go to the top three dogs, with entry limited to thoroughbred hounds.
Notice of final business closing in Batesville
Physician L. Martin M D declares the Batesville business is closing and requests all outstanding debts be paid by September 1 1901. Unpaid accounts will be turned to an attorney for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
L. Martin, M
Water Works Feasibility Discussed in Batesville Meet
Batesville taxpayers held a mass meeting at the town hall sparked by a Herald call to discuss water works. Harry Canfield chaired, with John Meyer elected president and Thomas Cravens secretary. A five member committee was appointed to report within three weeks on type, location, cost, and whether the town or a private company should build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Batesville
Harry Canfield
John Meyer
Thomas Cravens
George Johanning
Joseph Spiegel
John Hillenbrand
August Greemann
Smoke Shorts Pride of Cuba and Local Notices
Community notes list Smoke Shorts Pride of Cuba and local sales at H. H. Kramer. Notes include visits between Cincinnati and local residents, subscriptions to McCall's Magazine, eye care by Ralph J. Timmermann, and trips of Mrs. Grieshop, Miss Bohner, and families to Indianapolis, Versailles, and Kentucky with various relatives and events.
August Haverkotte Returns Home From Visit
August Haverkotte of Edwards Miss returned to his southern home via Cincinnati last Thursday after a nearly two week stay with relatives and attending his mother’s funeral. Paul Carl Elton Kramer infant son of H H Kramer and wife was baptized at St Johns church in Mountersville last Sunday officiated by Rev Fr von Hahb man Arning with Charles Kramer as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Haverkotte
Cincinnati
Elizabeth C. Stratemeier
Anna Schmidt
Mary E. Haverkotte
John Lampert
Covington
Erred Haverkotte
Rubie Smith
Schein
Borchett
Della Schein
August Haverkotte
Edwards, Miss
Paul Carl Elton Kramer
H. H. Kramer
St. John’s Church
Mountersville
von Hahbman Arning
Chas. Kramer
R. N. Paper
Nick
Frogtown
Rural mail routes expand to Indiana towns keep farmers informed
Rural delivery points extend to small Indiana towns and Batesville area, enabling farmers to receive mail and papers at their homes. The Post Office Department requires good roads for new rural routes, urging local effort to improve roads to secure this convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Batesville
Post Office Department
Saloon Petition Accusations Stir Batesville Debate
The Batesville press faces backlash over a petition to close Sunday saloons. Critics challenge the Herald’s portrayal of signers as politically disappointed. They name Rev. Beyer, Rev. Rector, Rev. Weiss, Rev. Freudenreich, and Rev. von Hahman Arniog, among others, arguing many are long-standing town leaders opposed to Sunday liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Herald
Herald
Batesville
Beyer
M. BE
Anthony Siefert
Mr. Siefert
Rector
M. E. Church
Bartholomew Weiss
St. Ludwig’s Catholic Church
Father Weiss
Freudenreich
St. Mark’s Church
William Jennings Bryan
Ernst von Hahman Arniog
The
the Herald
Local notes and visits fill Batesville pages
Hoosier drills at Walsman's and visits from Cincinnati and Indianapolis mark a busy social scene. News items record Miss May Burdick returning to Cincinnati, Miss Sophia Feiber visiting Henry Hahn, and Miss Henrietta Wenning and Miss Dora Wessel traveling to Madison. A new soda fountain opens at Adam Feblinger, while discussions on Batesville water works urge taxpayer attendance at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Feiber
Indianapolis
Henry Hahn
Ice Cream Festival Planned by Ladies' Auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary will host an ice cream festival Saturday afternoon and evening, August 24, at the fair grounds. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be provided, and the Eureka brass band will supply music for the event. By order of committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Eureka Brass Band
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G. A. Baas
Charles J. Doll
Walsman’s
Diehl
Smoke Short
Havana
Herman Bosse
Shelbyville
Fair Ground
Fred Wehmeyer
Clara Parker
Emma Turner
Anna Stille
J. Lehmkuehler’s
Harry Rebel
Harry
Paul Bertram
Fred Bertram
William Bertram
Albert Hoyer
Mr. Slocum
Engel’s
Geo. J. Meblion
Joe Ording
Katie Carl
Greensburg
Otto Nickel
Cort Timke
Manito
Ill
Borsw
Lawrence Lambert
Mary Nies
Charles Hawkins
William Marlin
Peppertown
Acton
Muncie
John Schorling
Adams Church
Pekin,ll
Christ
John Menchhofer
Adam’s Church
Lena Schloesser
Kirksville
St. Louis
Fairgrounds
Batesville Stars
Peerless Club
Walsman's
Western Furniture Company
Fred Norwald
Joe Wagner
P. R. Prietell
Laurel
Frank Simon
Wesley Schultz
Robert Gibbs
G. W. Gelvin
Albert Wordeman
Anna
Martha Hammerle
Yorkville, Ind
Margaret Hammerle
Otillia Enneking
Clara
Anna Morgan
Hettie Schrader
Buffalo
Canada
Fox Chase
Water Works For
Smoke Shorts Pride of
Cuba
Elgin Creamery
H. H. Kramer's
Mary Grieshop
McCall's Magazine
Nick Black’'s
Joe Jacquet
John Doll
Fred Flautz
Cross Roads
Paul Flautz
Kentucky
Rev. Flantz
McCall’s Magazine
Nick Blank
Ralph J. Timmermann
Mrs. Maciewski
Martin Bischen
Lotta Bohner
Emma Geiger
George Speller
Elizabeth Prell
Greensburg Street Fair
Morris Mills
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York, Ee
Hoosier
Schorr
Ed Hancock
Versailles
Western Furniture Co
June Abbott
Brookville
Mary Stein
Joseph Stein
Geo. Haverkotte
Will Steuve
Mary Brockman
May Burdick
Oldenburg
Paulina Muzer
Henrietta Wenning
Dora Wessel
Madison, Ind
Miss Wessel
Adam Feblinger’s
Emily Craig
Groesbeck
Hamilton County
Schultz
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